Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2023

#R1#
Murphy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Day. Day obviously looking to wear him down.
Day lands a right hook to the body.
Day digs a good hook to Murphy's body. #TD2#
Day scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Day.
Check out the look on Day's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Day wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
The ground and pound from Day seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom here.
Day connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Murphy some visible discomfort.
An elbow from Day crashes against the mat.
Day throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Day is putting a hurting on Murphy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Day landing strikes.
Murphy struggling a bit here.
Murphy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Day.
Day staying calm.
Murphy trying to control but Day flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Day really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Murphy.#T2##SUB2#
Day is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Murphy is defending well though. Day let's go of the attempt for now.
Murphy is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Day working for the choke.
Day has Murphy flattened out and is raining down punches. #T3#
Day has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Murphy's body.
Day avoiding Murphy 's attempts to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Day controlling the positon.
Day has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Day has managed to slip his arm under Murphy's chin. This could be all over... yep, Murphy is tapping out! Submission win for Day.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mikey Day!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mikey Day thanked PWNAGE™ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Highland 205
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Murphy takes a shot right to the bread basket.#KD#
Tomonaga drops Murphy with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Murphy looks back up at him and smiles so Tomonaga waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Murphy is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Seamus Murphy has been cut.
Tomonaga ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Murphy out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shinichiro Tomonaga!
After winning the bout, Shinichiro Tomonaga thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 197
Date: Oct 07, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Ziegler lands with a straight right. Murphy didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Seamus Murphy has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Ziegler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murphy doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#Murphy is rocked!
Ziegler scores with a nice right hand.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Ziegler finish him?
Ziegler bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.
A head kick misses from Ziegler.
Murphy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ziegler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ziegler cracks a nice hook into Murphy's ribs.
Ziegler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Ziegler sends Murphy crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ziegler is motioning to the referee to let Murphy up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#T1#
Ziegler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mike Ziegler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Ziegler cracks Murphy with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ziegler has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Murphy to stand back up!
Ziegler lands a jab to Murphy's midsection.
Ziegler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murphy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ziegler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziegler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Ziegler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ziegler.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ziegler connects with a body shot that sends Murphy's belly button to the back.
Ziegler throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ziegler defends it well.
Ziegler lands a nice shot that snaps Murphy's head back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ziegler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#That has opened up Seamus Murphy's cut even more.#T3#
Ziegler throws a leg kick which misses Murphy's front leg but catches the back leg as Murphy tries to avoid it.
Ziegler takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Ziegler scores with a jab. Murphy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ziegler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Ziegler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ziegler loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Murphy feints the counter takedown.
Ziegler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Murphy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Ziegler misses #TD2#
so Murphy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ziegler looking for a sweep. Not yet Ziegler, not yet. #SU2#
Murphy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ziegler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Ziegler lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Ziegler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seamus Murphy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ziegler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murphy. Murphy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ziegler scores with a push kick.
Murphy bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Ziegler comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Murphy falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Murphy was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Ziegler!
Mike Ziegler thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland 172
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murphy enables Short to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murphy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Short trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Short throwing strikes but missing.
Short wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Short looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Short 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.
Short throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Short loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Short drops back looking for a leg! Murphy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murphy manages to kick Short off! Short jumps back into Murphy's guard.
My spies in Gold Samurai's Gym inform me that Short has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Short drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Murphy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Short has Murphy in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Short is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Short looking for a guillotine here but Murphy defends easily. #SUB2#
Short is looking for a triangle but Murphy pushes his legs off easily.
Short is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murphy tries to stand but Short is controlling from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Short looking for a guillotine here but Murphy defends easily. #SUB2#
Short is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU#
Murphy stands up and waves to Short to follow him. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Murphy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murphy is pulling down on Short's head. It's preventing any offense from Short, at least for the moment.
Short postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy trying to control the position here.
Short missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Short dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Short looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Short trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Short decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Murphy, up you get! #TD2#
Short throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Murphy was covering up waiting for the punch and Short finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Short accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Short tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Short passes Murphy's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Short is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murphy has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Short seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Short is working for a submission of some sort.
Short stops Murphy from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Short is working for a kimura but Murphy is defending it quite comfortably.
Murphy is not content to let Short control the position.
Murphy is doing well to control the position and prevent Short from advancing to side control.
Short seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Murphy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Short is stalling here. Murphy is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Short seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Murphy has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Short can't do much from the bottom here.
Murphy tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Short is looking to reverse the position.
Short wants to control but Murphy postures up.
Short is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Murphy is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T4#
Short wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
I really don't envy Short right now.
Short breaks Murphy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Short working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Short wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Short trying to move into half guard but instead Murphy has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Jerry Short has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Short controls Murphy momentarily but Murphy frees himself. #SUB2#
Short has his foot on Murphy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murphy works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jerry Short will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Short gets a takedown into half guard.
Short throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Murphy is defending against the submission attempts here by Short. #SUB2#
Murphy is defending against the submission attempts here by Short.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murphy defending well though.
Short has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Short slips a nice elbow through Murphy's hands, connecting with Murphy's forehead.#SUB2#
Short is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murphy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Short.
Short is looking to pass Murphy's guard but actually Murphy recovers to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Short wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murphy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Short is controlling him.
Short throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murphy wants to stand but Short is controlling the position.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Short from controlling successfully.
Short scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Short from controlling successfully.
Short throws a strike but Murphy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Short throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Murphy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Short had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murphy defends it easily.
Murphy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Short is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Short looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Murphy passes into side control. #T4##SU#
Murphy stands up. #TD2#
Short shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Murphy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Short looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Seamus Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jerry Short is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Short is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Murphy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Short comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Short 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Short!

Event: Highland 162
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Malig looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Malig lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malig.
Murphy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malig defends it well.
Malig just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy feints the counter takedown.
Malig throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Malig throws a body shot but no joy.
And Murphy tries to counter it with a takedown but Malig pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Malig throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy with the counter takedown but Malig avoids it easily.
Malig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malig defends it well.
Malig misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Malig #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Malig won't be happy with that.
Murphy wants to stand but Malig has his arm trapped.
Malig wants to control but Murphy postures up.#T1#
Murphy wants to stand but Malig has his arm trapped.
Malig struggling a bit here.
Malig tries to buck Murphy off but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy working away.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murphy needs to keep his hands up - Malig had a free shot at his head there.
Nice cross by Malig.
Jab from Malig.
Malig lands with a right hand.
Malig swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
so Murphy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Murphy postures up.
Murphy wanted to stand there but Malig had control of the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Malig holds on and takes a little breather. #T3##SUB#
Malig escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murphy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Malig controlling Murphy's posture. #SUB#
Malig throws his legs up looking for a submission but Murphy uses it to pass to side control.
Murphy wants to stand but Malig has his arm trapped. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murphy working away.
Malig tries to bench press Murphy off him but Murphy keeps the position.
Malig sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Seamus Murphy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Malig lands a nice shot to the body.
Malig misses with a straight right.
Murphy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malig defends it well.
Malig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malig throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown. Malig fights it but they end up in guard.
Malig trying to control the position.
Murphy wanted to stand there but Malig had control of the position.
Murphy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malig trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Malig working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Malig working a defensive guard but Murphy manages to pass into side control anyway.
Malig can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malig isn't going anywhere.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Malig struggling a bit here.
Murphy wants to stand but Malig is controlling his arm.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Malig thows a leg kick but Murphy checks it #TD2#
so Murphy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Malig has a closed guard, preventing Murphy from standing up.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Malig has an active guard here but Murphy has managed to pass into half guard. #T3#
Malig is positioning himself well to prevent Murphy advancing to mount.
Murphy tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Malig. #SUB#
Malig looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Malig misses the shot to the body.
Murphy with the counter takedown but Malig avoids it easily.
Malig misses with a body shot.
Morgan Malig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy feints the counter takedown.
Malig misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Murphy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malig defends it well.
A slow jab from Malig misses its intended target.
Malig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malig defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malig misses with an uppercut.
Murphy with the counter takedown but Malig avoids it easily.
Morgan Malig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seamus Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Malig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Malig.
Murphy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Murphy checks a low kick from Malig.
Murphy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Malig looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
And Murphy tries to counter it with a takedown but Malig pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Malig misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown. Malig fights it but they end up in guard.
Malig pulls Murphy in close to his closed guard and prevents Murphy from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy postures up. #T1#
Murphy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Malig's guard.
Malig wants to sweep but no luck.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Malig trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Malig throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Seamus Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malig scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murphy doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch lands to the side of Murphy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Morgan Malig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Malig misses with a wild body shot.
Malig is looking to wear down Murphy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice uppercut lands for Malig. That snapped Murphy's head back.
Malig tries a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Good work by Murphy as he checks the leg kick.
Murphy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Malig misses the body punch #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control.
Malig is trying to get back to half guard.
Malig is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Murphy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Malig wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy.
Malig is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Nap or Tap, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Malig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy with the counter takedown but Malig avoids it easily.
Malig tries a head kick but it misses.
Malig throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a single leg into guard. Malig didn't expect that.
Murphy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Malig's guard.#SUB#
Malig had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murphy defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Malig throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus Murphy!

Event: Highland 155
Date: Apr 22, 2022

#R1#
Sims scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one.
Murphy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sims lands with a right hand.
Sims misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a single leg into guard. Sims didn't expect that.

Sims manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Murphy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy. #TD#
Sims ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sims no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES#
Sims has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Murphy has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Sims gets control of Murphy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sims will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sims's guard.#ES#
Sims scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Good exchange - Sims coming out on top.
Sims with a nice cross.
Sims lands with an uppercut that bounces Murphy off the cage and back into range.
Murphy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sims finds it's way round the side to connect with Murphy's head.
Sims scores with a three punch combo! #ROC#Murphy is rocked!
Sims throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown. Sims fights it but they end up in guard.
Murphy is still in real trouble! Can Sims finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sims wants to stand but Murphy is controlling the position.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.#T2##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murphy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sims misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown. Sims fights it but they end up in guard. #T3#
Murphy won't allow Sims to get back to his feet.
Murphy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Murphy stands up from Sims's guard - Murphy perhaps looking for a knockout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sims.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Sims seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sims lands the left hand.#T4#
Sims closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sims misses with a combination #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Sims manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Murphy keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Sims manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sims wants to get back to his feet but Murphy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sims will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Murphy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sims is proving hard to escape from.
Sims is looking to stand up but Murphy isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vudu Sims dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sims throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Murphy tries to counter it with a takedown but Sims pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sims misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a single leg into guard. Sims didn't expect that. #SU2#
Murphy gets to his feet. Sims looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sims misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Murphy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sims's guard.
Sims is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?#ES#
Sims is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sims blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sims blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sims blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Sims decides to pull guard.
Sims wants to stand but Murphy is controlling the position.
Murphy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sims's guard.#T1#
Sims wants to get back to his feet but Murphy is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Seamus Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sims comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sims throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sims won't be happy with that. #ES#
Sims bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sims lands a head shot.
Nice jab there from Sims.
Sims goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T3#
Murphy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sims closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sims scores with a nice right hand.
A left and a right from Sims both land. Nice combination.
Sims throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sims lands a lovely overhand right.
Sims misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sims has a closed guard, preventing Murphy from standing up.
Sims is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy wanted to stand there but Sims had control of the position.
Sims is looking to stand up but Murphy isn't so interested in that idea.
Murphy is looking to stand up but Sims won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vudu Sims dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sims throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sims tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Murphy manages to move to mount!
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Sims is holding on tight.
Sims is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy is looking to stand but he's in a difficult position to do so. #T1#
Sims is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Murphy is looking to get the fight back to the feet.
Vudu Sims overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sims trying to get back to his feet but Murphy is in full control for now. #SU2#
Murphy gets back to his feet - a bit of a stange decision given the position he was in.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murphy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sims throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sims won't be happy with that.
Murphy tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #ES#
Sims throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Murphy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sims to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Murphy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sims throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Murphy needs to keep his hands up - Sims had a free shot at his head there.
Sims connects with a body shot that sends Murphy's belly button to the back.
Sims throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sims!
Vudu Sims is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murphy tries to stand but Sims is controlling his head. #ES#
Sims sneaks out the side door and pushes Murphy away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sims dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy slips a straight right by Sims.
Murphy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sims stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murphy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sims misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
so Murphy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sims wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Murphy manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Sims is trying to stand back up but Murphy is controlling him #ES#
Sims manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Murphy keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vudu Sims showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sims, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vudu Sims!
Our winner, Vudu Sims, 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.

Event: Highland 150
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Valentino swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Valentino is looking to improve his position.
Valentino is trying to maintain the position but Murphy is very close to passing his half guard.
Valentino trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Murphy manages to pass to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentino tries to hold on but Murphy pushes him away.
Valentino is trying to escape the mount. #T1#
Murphy tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Valentino can't escape the position.
Murphy is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Valentino is looking to get to half guard.
Valentino'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.
Valentino is trying to escape the mount. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Valentino is holding on tight.
Valentino is desperately trying to improve his position but Murphy has a good base and remains in mount.
Valentino is working hard here to advance position.
Valentino has given up his back here.
I really don't envy Valentino right now.
Murphy is looking to stand but he's in a difficult position to do so.
Valentino is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Reach Around, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Murphy slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Murphy is trying to stand.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Murphy is hanging on to Valentino's back as he tries to escape.
Valentino is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Murphy.
Murphy wants to stand back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Valentino is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Valentino trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Murphy is looking to get the fight back to the feet.
Valentino is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Valentino is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Valentino rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seamus Murphy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Valentino misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Valentino loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
A big left from Valentino misses.
Murphy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Valentino swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Valentino won't be happy with that.
Valentino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Valentino tries to get out of the position.
Murphy working away.
Murphy tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Valentino wants to control but Murphy postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentino looks to move to half guard but instead Murphy has passed into mount! Damn!
Valentino is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T1#
Murphy wants to stand but Valentino is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valentino looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Valentino trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Murphy seems like he's trying to stand.
Valentino is trying to stand back up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Valentino wants to control his opponent's hands but Murphy gets his hands free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Murphy is looking to get the fight back to the feet.
Seamus Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
Valentino can't escape the position.
Murphy biding his time, looking for the opening.
Valentino is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #ES#
Valentino manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Valentino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentino.
Murphy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Murphy slips under a jab from Valentino.
Valentino scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Valentino throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a single leg into guard. Valentino didn't expect that.
Valentino wants to get back to his feet but Murphy passes into half guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
Valentino trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valentino looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seamus Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Valentino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Valentino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentino listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Valentino throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Valentino defends it well.
Murphy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valentino to score with a decent uppercut.
Valentino throws a good cross that connects.
Valentino throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Valentino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Murphy tries to stand but Valentino is controlling his head. #T1#
Valentino is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Valentino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Valentino looks to move to half guard but instead Murphy has passed into mount! Damn!
Valentino is wriggling around trying to escape.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Valentino is holding on tight.
Valentino regains half guard.#T2#
Valentino is trying to control but can't.
Valentino is looking to get back to full guard here but Murphy has managed to pass to side control instead.
Murphy wants to stand but Valentino is controlling his arm.
Valentino looks to move to half guard but instead Murphy has passed into mount! Damn!
Valentino is in all sorts of trouble here.
Murphy wants to stand but Valentino is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up. #T3#
Valentino tries to control Murphy's body but Murphy pushes him off. Valentino squirms to his side and now Murphy has his back!
Valentino trying to control the action but Murphy just sinks the hooks in.
Valentino tries to escape the position.
Murphy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murphy is hanging on to Valentino's back as he tries to escape.
Eros Valentino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Valentino doesn't escape.
Valentino tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valentino prevents his opponent from getting back to his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus Murphy!
In defeat, Eros Valentino stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm a lover..'.

Event: Highland 146
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Colez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Colez throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Colez won't be happy with that. #SU#
Murphy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Colez to his feet.
Colez throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Murphy counters with a single leg into guard. Colez didn't expect that.
Murphy is standing up over Colez. Colez looks to escape but Murphy dives into side control. #REVB#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colez is trying to get back to his feet.#SU#
Murphy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Colez throws a right and a left that Murphy avoids nicely.
Murphy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Colez works over Murphy's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Seamus Murphy has been cut.#T1#
Colez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Colez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU#
Murphy stands and steps away. Colez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A big left from Colez misses.
Murphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Colez throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control.
Colez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Murphy is controlling him well.#SU#
Murphy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bizzo Colez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Murphy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Colez - the referee stops the clock and Murphy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Colez. Murphy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Colez!

Colez throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
Colez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Colez is wriggling around but Murphy manages to pass to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVB##SU#
Murphy gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Colez throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Colez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Murphy decides to stand back up.
Colez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T3#
Colez throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU#
Murphy decides to stand up.
Colez is looking to slow Murphy down with leg kicks.
Colez falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Murphy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Colez to his feet.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bizzo Colez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Colez.
Murphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Colez throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Colez manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murphy.
Murphy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Colez sprawls and moves away.
Colez takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy tries to counter with a takedown but Colez is quick to defend against it.
Colez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Colez looks winded!
Colez tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Colez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murphy tries to counter with a takedown but Colez is quick to defend against it.
Colez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Colez - that will leave a mark!
Colez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Colez can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Murphy stands up from Colez's guard - Murphy perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bizzo Colez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Seamus Murphy's cut.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A low kick from Colez misses #TD#
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Murphy stands and steps away. Colez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Colez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Colez!
Colez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SU#
Murphy decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Colez throws a right hand that Murphy ducks under and follows up with a left that Murphy also avoids with ease.
Colez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murphy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A low kick from Colez is predictable there #TD#
and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Colez!
Colez is looking to get back to his feet here but Murphy is keeping cool and he's managed to take Colez's back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colez is breathing heavily.
Murphy biding his time, controlling Colez. #T1#
Colez is trying to get back to his feet but Murphy has full control of the position and if anything, Colez has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murphy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #SU#
Murphy gets back to his feet from a dominant position... quite strange.
Murphy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Colez misses with a double jab #TD#
and Murphy counters with a single leg into guard. Colez didn't expect that. #SU#
Murphy stands and steps away. Colez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Colez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control.
Colez bucks up and tries to throw Murphy off but instead Murphy has got his back!
Murphy is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SU#
Murphy gets back to his feet. Colez is certainly not going to complain about that decision.
Colez throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T4##SU#
Murphy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Colez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy attempts a counter takedown but Colez avoids it well and moves away.
Colez throws a combination. Murphy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Colez!
Colez throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU#
Murphy stands up out of the half guard.
Colez tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU#
Murphy gets to his feet. Colez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Colez misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seamus Murphy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Seamus Murphy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Colez throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Murphy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Colez misses with the combination.
Murphy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice shot lands for Colez.
No joy there for Colez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murphy tries to counter with a takedown but Colez is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colez misses with a looping right.
Murphy feinted with a counter takedown.
Colez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Colez scores with a three punch combo!
Colez misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Colez misses with a combination #TD#
and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Colez!
Colez is looking to get back to his feet here but Murphy is keeping cool and he's managed to take Colez's back.#SU#
Murphy has Colez's back but decides to stand back up... Obviously he fancies his chances in the standup department!
Colez throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Colez looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Murphy counters with a single leg into guard. Colez didn't expect that.
Colez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Murphy manages to pass to side control. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVB##SU#
Murphy stands up from half guard.
Colez swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Murphy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Murphy.
Colez wants to stand and escape but Murphy is having none of it. #SU#
Murphy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Colez, up you get!
Colez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU#
Murphy gets to his feet. Colez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Colez misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Colez throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Colez throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU#
Murphy decides to stand and escape the position.
Colez misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown. Colez fights it but they end up in guard. #SU#
Murphy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Colez misses with a double jab #TD#
and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Colez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Murphy manages to pass to side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVB##SU#
Murphy decides to stand and escape the position. #T4#
Colez throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU#
Murphy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Colez misses with a combination #TD#
and Murphy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Colez's guard.#SU#
Colez is working an open guard so Murphy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Colez misses with a double jab #TD#
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murphy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus Murphy!
In defeat, Bizzo Colez stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's just the beginning...'.

Event: Highland 142
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1##CL#
Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Lamez has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Lamez pulls guard. #SUB#
Lamez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murphy defends it easily.
Lamez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Murphy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lamez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murphy has managed to get both his arms back between Lamez's legs - danger averted.
Murphy wants to stand but Lamez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lamez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murphy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lamez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB#
Lamez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Murphy is looking to stand up but Lamez won't let him.
Lamez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lamez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Lamez clinches. #TD#
Lamez pulls guard effortlessly.
Murphy wants to get up but he can't break Lamez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Lamez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murphy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Murphy being controlled here momentarily.
Lamez is trying to keep Murphy in close. #SUB#
Lamez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy wanted to stand there but Lamez had control of the position. #T3#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Lamez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Murphy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lamez.
Lamez tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Murphy easily slips into full mount!
Murphy avoids the attempt from Lamez to control.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lamez regains half guard.
Lamez trying to control from the bottom.
Lamez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Murphy manages to pass to mount!
Lamez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lamez has given up his back here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Lamez right now.
Lamez is working hard here to advance position.
Lamez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Scottie Lamez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Lamez closes the distance and pushes Murphy back into the cage.
Lamez takes a shot to the head.
Lamez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Lamez uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Lamez pulls Murphy into guard.
Lamez has control of Murphy's left arm, preventing Murphy from doing any damage.
Lamez is trying to keep Murphy in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lamez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murphy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lamez is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SUB#
Lamez working for submissions but it's allowed Murphy to get to half guard.
Murphy is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lamez is controlling Murphy's trapped leg to prevent Murphy from advancing to side control.
Murphy is thwarting Lamez's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Lamez instigates a clinch. #TD#
Lamez successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Lamez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murphy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murphy wants to stand but Lamez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lamez controls Murphy momentarily but Murphy frees himself. #T3##SUB#
Lamez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murphy defends it easily.#SUB#
Lamez is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Lamez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Murphy has picked Lamez up and slammed him! Lamez can't keep hold of the triangle and Murphy manages to pass to side control!
Lamez is trying to control Murphy's posture but Murphy avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lamez is trying to get back to half guard.
Scottie Lamez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lamez struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lamez tries to bench press Murphy off him but Murphy keeps the position.
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 Scottie Lamez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Lamez has Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lamez blocks an uppercut.
Lamez lands with a left to the head.
Lamez lands a left hand. #TD#
Lamez jumps into guard, dragging Murphy to the mat. #SUB#
Murphy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lamez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murphy has managed to get both his arms back between Lamez's legs - danger averted.
Murphy wants to stand but Lamez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Murphy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Murphy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1##SUB#
Lamez is looking for a triangle but Murphy pushes his legs off easily.
Murphy wants to stand but Lamez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lamez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Lamez is looking for a triangle but Murphy pushes his legs off easily.
Murphy wants to get up but he can't break Lamez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Lamez has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Lamez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy working aggressively here. #TD#
Lamez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Murphy uses from the top position. #SUB#
Lamez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Murphy escapes and throws Lamez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Murphy wants to stand but Lamez is controlling his arm.
Murphy wants to stand but Lamez has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard. #SUB#
Lamez is looking for a triangle but Murphy pushes his legs off easily. #T3##SUB#
Lamez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murphy is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lamez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murphy is aware though and is defending well.
Murphy tries to stand but Lamez is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Lamez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Murphy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lamez is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lamez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murphy wants to stand but Lamez is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Lamez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Murphy passes into half guard. #SUB#
Lamez looking for submissions off his back.
Seamus Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lamez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scottie Lamez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lamez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Highland 130
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Thibodeaux. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Thibodeaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux scores with a decent looking hook.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kaiden Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thibodeaux tries to avoid it but Murphy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thibodeaux to the ground. Thibodeaux escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murphy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux works the jab nicely.
Thibodeaux scores with a body shot.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.#T1#
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy. #CL#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Thibodeaux as the two fighters clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murphy backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Seamus Murphy has been cut.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Thibodeaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Thibodeaux. #ROC2#Murphy is rocked!
Murphy jumps guard but Thibodeaux turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seamus Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thibodeaux to keep the fight standing.
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot to the body.
Thibodeaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux - that landed with a thud.
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
A short right from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thibodeaux scores with a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Thibodeaux presses Murphy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thibodeaux pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Thibodeaux lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
Thibodeaux unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Murphy! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Thibodeaux is unloading with more strikes now! Murphy drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaiden Thibodeaux!
Our winner, Kaiden Thibodeaux, 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.

Event: Highland 127
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
Luciano misses the jab.
Murphy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Murphy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Seamus Murphy has been cut.
Luciano stalks Murphy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Murphy's face. Murphy staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#Murphy is rocked!
Luciano connects with a jab.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Luciano finish him?#CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Luciano avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Luciano digs a right hand into Murphy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murphy's gas tank.
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
Luciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Luciano.
Luciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Luciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Luciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards. #T1##TD2#
Murphy pulls guard successfully.
Luciano has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luciano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Murphy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Luciano is aware though and is defending well.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Luciano from controlling successfully.
Luciano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murphy on the ground.
Luciano wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Luciano defends well.
Luciano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Luciano being controlled here momentarily.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Murphy is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Luciano has his hands clasped together but Murphy extends and breaks Luciano's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Murphy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seamus Murphy!
Manny Luciano was interviewed post fight and said 'first i wanna tank da man above for protection and blessings , next i wanna say tanks to my braddahs at KingsJiuJitsuAcademy for da great camp , lastly i wanna tank my manager for taking me in and seeing da champion in my blood. we didnt get da job done today, but im still in da next round... time t'.

Event: Highland 122
Date: Dec 24, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Reznikov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Murphy looking for a guillotine here but Reznikov defends easily.
Reznikov advances to half guard. #SUB#
Murphy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reznikov pulls his head out easily.
Reznikov wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reznikov trying to pass the guard but Murphy defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Murphy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Reznikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reznikov tries to pass to full mount but Murphy defends it. #T1##SUB#
Murphy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murphy works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Murphy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Reznikov from controlling successfully.
Reznikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Murphy's guard.
Murphy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murphy.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Reznikov from controlling successfully. #T2#
Reznikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Murphy holds on and takes a little breather.
Reznikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murphy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Reznikov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murphy trying to control from half guard but Reznikov is working away.
Reznikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB2#
Reznikov looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy moves into full mount! Reznikov won't be happy about that!
Reznikov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Reznikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Murphy tries to control but Reznikov wriggling away.
Reznikov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Murphy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Murphy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Reznikov for as long as he can get away with.
Reznikov gets back to half guard.#T4#
Reznikov tries to roll over but Murphy keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reznikov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Murphy wants to take a breather but Reznikov is having none of it.
Reznikov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Reznikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Murphy drops back looking for a leg! Reznikov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reznikov manages to kick Murphy off! Murphy jumps back into Reznikov's guard.
Reznikov is trying to keep Murphy in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kuzma Reznikov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Reznikov.
Murphy is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Reznikov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Murphy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Reznikov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Reznikov from controlling successfully. #T1#
Reznikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Reznikov from controlling successfully.
Murphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reznikov wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Reznikov won't allow Murphy to sweep him here.
Reznikov throws a big elbow that misses.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Reznikov from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murphy enables Reznikov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murphy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Reznikov trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Reznikov controlling from the top position.
Murphy is trying to keep Reznikov in close. #SUB#
Murphy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reznikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reznikov trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom. #T3#
Reznikov is looking to advance position but Murphy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Reznikov is looking to get to half guard.
Reznikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Murphy controlling the pace for now.
Reznikov is working to get back to half guard.
Reznikov tries to lock up and control but Murphy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4##SUB#
Murphy working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Reznikov looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Murphy! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Seamus Murphy!

Event: Highland 117
Date: Dec 10, 2021

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murphy enables Douche to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murphy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Murphy has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Douche should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Murphy has tightened it up now! Douche should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Seamus Murphy!

Event: Highland 112
Date: Nov 26, 2021

#R1##TD#
Finn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Murphy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Murphy has his foot on Finn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Finn works his way back into a safe position though.
Finn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Finn postures up. #SUB2#
Murphy looking for a guillotine here but Finn defends easily. #SUB2#
Murphy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Murphy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Finn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Finn scoring with some ground and pound.
Finn is working Murphy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Finn chips away with some ground and pound.
Finn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Murphy has his foot on Finn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Finn works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB2#
Murphy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Finn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Finn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murphy trying to keep a closed guard but Finn is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Murphy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Finn is aware though and is defending well.
Murphy wants to hit a sweep here but Finn passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Murphy there!
Murphy felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Murphy is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Finn trying to control but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy tries to lock up and control but Finn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Finn postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Murphy looks a forlorn figure.
Finn prevents Murphy from getting the reversal.
Finn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Murphy is looking to improve his position but Finn isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Murphy is still trying to improve position.
Finn controlling the pace for now.
Murphy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Finn lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Finn in particular looking to stall.
Finn prevents Murphy from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Finn dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Murphy looks to clinch #TD#
and Finn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Murphy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Murphy actively working from the bottom here.
Finn prevents Murphy from improving his position.
Finn trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Murphy is looking to improve his position.
Finn trying to control from half guard but Murphy is working away.
Murphy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murphy.#SUB2#
Murphy looking for a triangle here. Finn is fighting it but it looks tight! Murphy pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Finn is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Seamus Murphy!

Event: Highland 108
Date: Nov 14, 2021

#R1#
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rafferty.
Rafferty throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rafferty enables Murphy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rafferty manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Murphy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Murphy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rafferty looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murphy is one step ahead there.
Murphy advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Murphy has hold of Rafferty's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Rafferty tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Murphy cranks the arm and Rafferty screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Rafferty, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Seamus Murphy!

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