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Event:
VFC 84 Chong vs Rhodes
Date: Jun 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Murphy leaves Cane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Murphy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cane.
Murphy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murphy wants it to stay on the feet.
Murphy lands with a right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Cane has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cane or perhaps it was just good defense by Murphy, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JIggabo Cane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cane. Cane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice sprawl there from Murphy as Cane shoots in.
Cane misses with a takedown attempt
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murphy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cane somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Murphy as Cane shoots in.
Murphy lands a body shot.
Cane is breathing heavily.
Murphy lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Cane out cold! Cane is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sean Murphy! |
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Event:
VFC 66 Jacquin vs Dancer
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Murphy defending well as Plasi loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Plasi moved out of range.
Plasi lands the left hand.
Plasi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Plasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Plasi tries to get set, Murphy tries to push him back and clinch up but Plasi manages to avoid the attempt.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Plasi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Plasi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murphys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Plasi looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Murphy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Plasi backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plasi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Plasi moves away and avoids it.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Plasi throws out the jab.
Murphy throws a big counter combination but Plasi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Plasi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murphy counters with a left and a right that stings Plasi.
Nice defenses there by Plasi.
Plasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Plasi.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Plasi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murphy misses with a series of wild punches.
Murphy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Plasi staying out of range there.
Plasi throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Plasi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Plasi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Plasi with a jab.
A combination from Murphy does no damage.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#ROC2#Murphy is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plasi weaves into range and cracks Murphy right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Murphy goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Plasi is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oobly Plasi! |
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Event:
VFC 57 Karockas vs Barr
Date: Mar 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Rumbalo missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rumbalo feints and then cracks Murphy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murphy down.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rumbalo throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy moves forwards but Rumbalo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Murphy moves forwards but Rumbalo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Rumbalo throws a big shot that misses.
Rumbalo throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Rumbalo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Murphy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rumbalo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rumbalo misses the target.
Rumbalo throws a low kick, looking for Murphy's leg but Murphy calmly moves out of range.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Rumbalo circles away.
Rumbalo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murphy sprawls and moves away.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rumbalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rumbalo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Murphy.
#T1#
A head kick misses from Rumbalo.
Murphy wants to counter with a clinch but Rumbalo pushes him away.
Rumbalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rumbalo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rumbalo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Murphy moves forwards but Rumbalo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Rumbalo checks it.
Murphy with a nice cross.
Murphy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rumbalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Rumbalo looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
Murphy connects with a looping right hand.
Rumbalo scores with a push kick.
Rumbalo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Rumbalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rumbalo connects with a jab.#ROC#Murphy is rocked!#T2#
Rumbalo cracks Murphy with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Murphy tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Rumbalo pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Murphy is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reese Rumbalo!
Reese Rumbalo made sure to mention his sponsor, Highland Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
VFC 45 Friday Afterparty
Date: Mar 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Goofy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murphy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Goofy backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#It looks like Quandale Goofy has been cut.
Goofy thuds his shin into the meat of Murphy's side.#TD#
Goofy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Murphy!
Goofy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Goofy is putting a hurting on Murphy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Murphy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goofy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Goofy decides to stand back up. Goofy steps back and let's Murphy get back to his feet.#T1##CL#
Goofy instigates a clinch.
Goofy tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Goofy wants to get back to striking at distance but Murphy won't allow it.
Murphy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Goofy tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy digs a right hand into Goofy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goofy's gas tank.
Murphy is looking to control Goofy's arms but Goofy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murphy has his back to the cage.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Goofy.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
Goofy tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quandale Goofy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goofy letting Murphy take a breather here.#T2##TD#
Goofy pulls guard.
Goofy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goofy is looking to stand up but Murphy isn't so interested in that idea.
Goofy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Goofy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Goofy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Goofy pulls Murphy in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goofy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murphy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Goofy scrambles back to his feet.
Murphy cracks Goofy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murphy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murphy with a jab.#T4#
Murphy wants to clinch.
Goofy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Goofy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murphy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Goofys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goofy appears to be looking for a big counter.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.
Murphy wants to clinch.
Goofy keeps the fight on the outside.
Goofy fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quandale Goofy'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#
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Goofy moves into the clinch.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Goofy.
Goofy is trying to break free.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goofy as Murphy tries to tie him up.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy trying to stall but Goofy improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goofy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murphy.
Goofy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murphy trying to control the position but instead, Goofy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murphy into the cage.
Goofy is looking to break free of the clinch but Murphy has double underhooks. #T1#
Goofy tries to break free but Murphy pushes him back against the cage.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goofy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Murphy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goofy is working for takedown but Murphy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Murphy tries to stall but Goofy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Goofy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goofy tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quandale Goofy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy lands a right hand.
Murphy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Murphy. #T2#
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goofy backwards.
Goofy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Goofy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murphy walks away with a smile on his face. Goofy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Quandale Goofy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Murphy pushes Goofy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Goofy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
Murphy is trying to maintain a safe position but Goofy gets an underhook and turns Murphy into the cage.
Murphy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Goofy tries to score a body lock takedown but Murphy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Sean Murphy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murphy effectively controlling the action here.
Murphy prevents the takedown attempt.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goofy wants to take the fight to the mat but Murphy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Goofy tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goofy looking for a takedown. #T4#
Murphy effectively controlling the action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goofy wants a takedown.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Goofy.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands a right hand.
Goofy tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Murphy.
Murphy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Goofy tries to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Quandale Goofy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Goofy gets a double leg takedown into Murphy's guard.#SU#
Goofy stands up from Murphy's guard - Goofy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sean Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goofy misses with a body shot.
Murphy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murphy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goofy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murphy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sean Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murphy cracks Goofy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murphy clobbers Goofy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Goofy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goofy misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Goofy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murphy to score with a decent uppercut.
Murphy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Goofy misses with a takedown attempt
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Goofy is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murphy lands an overhand right.
Oh Goofy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murphy wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quandale Goofy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Murphy drops Goofy with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Goofy looks back up at him and smiles so Murphy waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy and Goofy are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Murphy throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Goofy into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Murphy knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sean Murphy! |
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Event:
VFC 21 Friday Fight Night 3
Date: Feb 18, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Android drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Android. #BC#
Android breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murphy works the jab nicely.
A left lands for Murphy.#CL#
Android rushes Murphy and presses him up against the cage.
Android tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Android tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Android blocking some punches.
Android goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Androids head.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Android backwards.
Android using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murphy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Android misses with a knee strike.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Android uses good head movement to avoid it.
Android trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Android doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Android looking to throw knees to the head but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Android tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Android can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
#T1#
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
Android tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Android pressing his opponent against the cage.
Android looking to throw knees to the head but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Murphy wants to get back to striking at distance but Android won't allow it.
Android is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murphy is defending well for now.
Android tries to land a knee to the head but Murphy blocks with his arms.
Android throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Android.
Android missing with knees to the body.
Murphy gets through Android's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Android tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murphy avoids it.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Android tries a knee to the head but Murphy blocks it.
Android tries to land a knee to the head but Murphy blocks with his arms.
Android trying to land knees to the body.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Android misses with a knee strike.
Android with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2#
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Android connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Sean Murphy has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Android tries to land a knee to the head but Murphy blocks with his arms.
Android looking to throw knees to the head but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Android uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Android uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Android uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Android with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
Murphy lands with a right to the head.
Murphy managing to block the knees to the body from Android.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Android tries a knee to the head but Murphy blocks it.
Android stalling.
Android blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy wants to break free but Android has control.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Android trying to land knees to the body.
Android throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Murphy misses with some punches.
Android trying to land knees to the body.
Android throws a knee to the head but misses.
Android fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy presses Android against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Android looking to throw knees to the head but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Murphy presses Android against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
Android using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murphy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Android blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Android throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murphy blocks it with crossed arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Android tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Android is breathing heavily.#T4#
Murphy managing to block the knees to the body from Android.
Android with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Android can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Android misses with a knee to the head.
Murphy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murphy as Android tries to tie him up.
Android throws a knee to the head but misses.
Android misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murphy.
Murphy gets through Android's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Android tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Android backwards.
Murphy misses with an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sean Murphy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sean 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#
Murphy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Android fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the cage.
Murphy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Android trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Android connects with a nasty looking knee right to Murphy's face.
Murphy trying to stall but Android improves his position.
Android tries a knee to the head but Murphy blocks it.
Android misses with a knee to the head.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Android misses with a knee to the head.
Murphy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Android has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Android.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Android tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Android.
Murphy trying to stall but Android improves his position.
Android using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murphy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy. #T1#
Android tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Android crunches a lovely knee into Murphy's ribcage.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Android looking to throw knees to the head but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Android.
Android misses with a knee strike.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy looking to stall.
Android misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murphy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Android.
Pacific Android has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murphy wants to stall.
Android with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Android using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murphy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Android tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murphy avoids it.
Android is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Android tries to land knees in the clinch but Murphy avoids the damage to the body.
Android looking to throw knees to the head but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Android trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Android.
Android misses with a knee strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy misses with a body punch.
A short right from Murphy.
Murphy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Android throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murphy blocks it with crossed arms.
Android tries to land knees in the clinch but Murphy avoids the damage to the body.
Android throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murphy blocks it with crossed arms.
Android's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Android. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy avoiding damage as Android throws knees to the body.
Android with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Android.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Android's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Murphy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
Android with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Android tries a knee to the head but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Murphy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Android with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Android doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Android gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murphy.
Sean Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Android has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Android can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Android throws a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for Murphy to work.
Android blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Android digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Android pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good shot there by Murphy.
Murphy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Android gets a clinch.
Android tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sean Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sean Murphy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Murphy connects with a single shot there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Murphy!
#CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
Murphy wants to stall.
Murphy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Android tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murphy avoids it.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Android controls the action.
Android with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Android misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murphy.
Android stalling in the clinch but Murphy improves position.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Android tries a knee to the head but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Android tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Android. #T1#
Android misses with a knee strike.
Android throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy stalling in the clinch but Android improves position.
Murphy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Android backwards.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy managing to block the knees to the body from Android.
Murphy is trying to maintain a safe position but Android gets an underhook and turns Murphy into the cage.
Murphy taking a breather.
Murphy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Android tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Android is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Android breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murphy cracks a nice hook into Android's ribs.
Murphy's corner calls for a 1-2. Murphy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Murphy clobbers Android with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Android has Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Android takes a shot to the head.
Murphy controlling the action here for a moment.
Murphy avoiding damage as Android throws knees to the body.
Android looking to throw knees to the head but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Android scores with a knee to the head.
Android tries to land knees in the clinch but Murphy avoids the damage to the body.
A short uppercut from Murphy.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Android.
Android is trying to maintain a safe position but Murphy gets an underhook and turns Android into the cage.
Android throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Android with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Android misses with a body punch.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Android backwards. #BC#
Android pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Android has closed the distance and engaged Murphy in a clinch.
Android tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Android blocks an uppercut.
Android struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy taking a breather.
Murphy is trying to stall.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Android manages to break the clinch.
Android takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Android on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murphy tries to bum rush Android with a series of wild strikes but Android uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Murphy gets tackled into the cage by Android. Android maintains the clinch.
Android misses with a knee strike.
Murphy managing to block the knees to the body from Android.
Android utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Murphy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Android blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Murphy.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Android tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Pacific Android has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Android tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sean Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Android blocking some punches.
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Android backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murphy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Murphy! |
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Event:
VFC 13 Payback
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Castle lands a nice hook to Murphy's body. Murphy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murphy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castle throws out the jab.
Castle slips under a jab from Murphy.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Castle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castle.
Murphy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Castle just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Castle connects with a body shot that sends Murphy's belly button to the back.
Castle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Castle.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murphy slips a jab from Castle.
Castle misses with a hook.
Murphy throws a nice looking combination but Castle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Castle throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castle jabs Murphy right on the nose. Murphy blinks but takes it well.
Castle works Murphy's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castle. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Castle throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Castle instigates a clinch.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy avoiding damage as Castle throws knees to the body.
Castle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Castle looking to throw knees to the head but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Castle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murphy avoids it.
Castle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Murphy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Castle gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Castle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castle tries a knee to the head but Murphy blocks it.
Castle lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Castle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Castle stalling the fight.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees in the clinch landing for Castle.
A left hand lands to the body for Castle.
#T2#
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Castle.
Knees to the body from Castle.
Murphy looks winded!
Murphy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Castle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murphy.
Murphy letting Castle take a breather here.
Castle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Murphy's face.
Castle unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Castle lands a right hand.
Castle looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Castle scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC#Murphy is rocked!
Castle creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Murphy with a big uppercut! Murphy tries to clinch up but Castle pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Murphy to the mat! Murphy covers up and Castle unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frank Castle! |
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Event:
VFC Friday Fights
Date: Jan 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Bandit misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Bandit scores with a body shot.
Bandit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy misses with a two punch combination.
Bandit blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Murphy clinches.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bandit working aggressively here.
Bandit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bandit.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bandit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy is pushing Bandit up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bandit takes a shot to the head.
Bandit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murphy trying to stall but Bandit improves his position.
#T1#
Bandit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bandit tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bandit is keeping busy.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bandit swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bandit misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Murphy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy.
Bandit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Bandit lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Bandit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bandit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murphy.
Bandit tries to land knees in the clinch but Murphy avoids the damage to the body.
Bandit misses with the head strike.
Murphy avoiding damage as Bandit throws knees to the body.
Bandit throws a head punch that misses.
Bandit landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bandit lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bandit. #T3#
Murphy stalling in the clinch but Bandit improves position.
Murphy stalling against the cage.
Bandit has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Bandit.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sean Murphy.
Bandit throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bandit.
Bandit dodges the punch combination from Murphy.
As Murphy backs away, Bandit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Bandit.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target. #CL#
Bandit instigates a clinch. #T4#
Bandit misses with a punch to the body.
Bandit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy is trying to stall.
Bandit misses with the head strike.
Bandit lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Murphy is rocked!
Bandit landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Bandit finish him?
Murphy looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandit creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Murphy with a big uppercut! Murphy tries to clinch up but Bandit pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Murphy to the mat! Murphy covers up and Bandit unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dick Bandit! |
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Event:
VFC 2 The New Years Brawl
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Murphy gets caught napping as Uska dives in and scores a takedown. Murphy manages to retain guard.
Uska is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Uska with a flurry of punches that miss.
Uska is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uska loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Uska loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Uska is pushing down on Murphy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murphy is fighting to maintain full guard but Uska has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Murphy wants to control but Uska is keeping busy.
Uska is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Uska is working for a kimura but Murphy is defending it quite comfortably.
Uska not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Uska is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Murphy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Uska.
Uska thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
Uska sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murphy defending well though.
Uska slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Uska is trying for a kimura here. Murphy looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Uska wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryu Uska! |
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