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Event:
HRL75
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Venegas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Micah Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Venegas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Murray!
Murray regains half guard there - taking advantage of Venegas 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Murray is trying to get back to full guard.
Murray is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Venegas .
Venegas moves into full mount! Murray won't be happy about that!
Venegas prevents Murray from getting the reversal.#T1#
Venegas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Venegas raining down hammerfists from mount.
Venegas content just to control the position here.
Venegas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Venegas prevents Murray from getting the reversal.
Venegas with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Murray is bucking up trying to escape but Venegas cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2#
Venegas throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Venegas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Venegas wants to finish this one by submission but Murray is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Venegas . #SUB#
Venegas is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Murray to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Murray shrugs it off. #SUB#
Venegas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Murray 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.#SUB#
Murray is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Venegas locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Murray is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frankie Venegas !
A victorious Frankie Venegas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BBG 3 - Dukat vs Njagi
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Micah Murray! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Daniyar Nurbolatov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Murray closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Nurbolatov has clasped his hands together around Murray's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Murray (0) vs (4) Nurbolatov
Murray wants to control but Nurbolatov postures up.
Murray tries to buck Nurbolatov off but Nurbolatov is having none of it.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov swings around for an armbar but Murray sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nurbolatov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murray (2) vs (4) Nurbolatov
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Nurbolatov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Nurbolatov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murray defends it easily.
Nurbolatov controls Murray momentarily but Murray frees himself.
Murray sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurbolatov trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Nurbolatov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Nurbolatov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nurbolatov looking to control.
Murray looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Murray avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nurbolatov trying to control the position.
#T3#
Nurbolatov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murray defends well.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov working for a triangle but Murray defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Nurbolatov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Murray is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Nurbolatov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5#
Nurbolatov controlling the position.
Nurbolatov trying to keep a closed guard but Murray is proving a slippery customer.
Nurbolatov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Murray not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T6#
Nurbolatov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murray has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Murray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nurbolatov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murray has managed to get both his arms back between Nurbolatov's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murray sitting in guard here, content to control. #T7#
Murray continues to stall.
Murray's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murray defends well.#T8#
Nurbolatov trying to keep a closed guard but Murray is proving a slippery customer.
Nurbolatov being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nurbolatov trying to control the position.
Nurbolatov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T9##SUB2#
Nurbolatov looking for a guillotine here but Murray defends easily.
Murray not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Nurbolatov is tightening it up a little... Murray has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Murray reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Murray taps out! Nice BJJ there by Nurbolatov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Daniyar Nurbolatov!
Daniyar Nurbolatov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
BBG 2 - Priest vs Laperierre
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Micah Murray! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Juliano Dramos!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Murray clinches up with Dramos and pushes him back against the cage.
Dramos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dramos jumps guard but Murray turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Murray has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dramos clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Murray (4) vs (0) Dramos
Dramos is really stuck here.
Dramos trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dramos is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dramos 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Murray controlling the positon.
Murray gets his hands free as Dramos looks to control. #T1#
Dramos wants to escape the position.
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.
I really don't envy Dramos right now.
Murray is riding his opponent, not letting Dramos buck him off.
Dramos can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murray biding his time, looking for the opening.
Murray is hanging on to Dramos's back as he tries to escape.
#T2#
Dramos wants to control his opponent's hands but Murray gets his hands free. #SUB#
Dramos is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Murray gets his way!
Dramos can't escape the position.
Murray has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dramos's body.
Dramos looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
Murray is trying to stick to Dramos's back but Dramos is turning into Murray. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Murray's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dramos. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murray (4) vs (2) Dramos
Murray is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murray (6) vs (2) Dramos
Murray moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Murray (9) vs (2) Dramos
Murray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dramos keeps working.
Dramos prevents Murray from improving position. #T4#
Murray takes a little break here. Dramos wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dramos is not content to let Murray control the position.
Dramos is trying to control Murray's posture but Murray avoids it.
Dramos is trying to get back to half guard.
Murray controls the position.#T5#
Murray advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Murray (11) vs (2) Dramos
Murray prevents Dramos from getting the reversal.
Dramos regains half guard.
Dramos is looking for a sweep. Murray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murray tries to pass to full mount but Dramos defends it.
Murray prevents Dramos from improving his position.
Murray is looking to take a break and control but Dramos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Murray controlling the pace.
Murray is keen to just control but Dramos is a slippery customer.
Murray wants to pass to mount but Dramos is defending the position.
Murray working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dramos's thigh. Dramos counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Murray won't allow Dramos to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Dramos looking for a guillotine here but Murray defends easily.
#T7#
Dramos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Dramos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murray defends well.
Murray is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Dramos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murray defends well.#T8#
Murray won't allow Dramos to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Dramos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murray defends it easily.
Murray looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T9##SUB2#
Dramos looking for a guillotine here but Murray defends easily.
Dramos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
Murray controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Murray won't allow Dramos to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dramos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dramos controls Murray momentarily but Murray frees himself.
Dramos keeping moving, preventing Murray from controlling successfully. #T11##SUB2#
Dramos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dramos looking for a sweep. Not yet Dramos, not yet. #T12#
Murray is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dramos looking for a sweep. Not yet Dramos, not yet.
Dramos is pulling down on Murray's head to control his posture.
Murray 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#
Dramos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murray stopping the sweep attempt from Dramos.#T13##SUB2#
Dramos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murray defends well.
Murray trying to control the position from guard on top but Dramos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dramos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murray is one step ahead there.
Murray trying to control the position from guard on top but Dramos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dramos wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Murray's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dramos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murray looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dramos is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murray (11) vs (4) Dramos#SUB2#
Dramos is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Murray is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Murray has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murray (13) vs (4) Dramos
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dramos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murray takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
In defeat, Juliano Dramos stepped up to the mic, saying 'All respect to him, he was better than me today, no excuses...'. |
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Event:
HRL37
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Murray throws a big shot that misses.
Taylor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taylor cracks Murray with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murray.
Taylor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Taylor lands with a shot to the body.
Taylor connects with a right hand. Murray shakes it off.
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch but Murray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Murray ducks down to avoid it.
Murray keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Taylor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Murray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor misses with a looping right.
Taylor tries to clinch but Murray is having none of it.
Murray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
Taylor throws a lazy right hand but Murray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Taylor does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray throws a hook to the side of Taylor's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Taylor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Decent striking displayed by Taylor there.
Murray keeps the fight on the outside.
Taylor wants to clinch.
Murray's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taylor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murray scrambles back to his feet.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Taylor catches Murray with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Taylor clinches with his opponent.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Murray turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Taylor pulls guard successfully.
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.
Murray tries to stand but Taylor is controlling from the bottom.
Taylor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Taylor is looking for a triangle but Murray pushes his legs off easily.
#T2##SUB#
Taylor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murray is aware though and is defending well.
Murray trying to stand up but can't free himself from Taylor's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Murray is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Murray looks to land a right hand but Taylor moved out of range.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Murray.
Taylor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murray. Murray circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murray looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range. #T3#
Taylor wants to clinch
and Murray counters with a nice uppercut.
Murray throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
Taylor tries to clinch there but Murray circles away.
Nice defenses there by Murray.
Taylor scores with a nice strike.
Taylor tries to clinch but Murray is having none of it.
Colby Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Taylor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taylor.
A slow jab from Murray misses its intended target.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Taylor closes the distance and clinches.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Murray controls the action.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Murray holds him up against the cage and eventually Taylor drops back down to his feet.
Murray tries to work over Taylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Taylor prevents a body shot from Murray.
Murray is struggling to control the position.
Murray content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T4#
Murray lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray is struggling to control the position.
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Murray forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colby Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor has a couple of punches blocked by Murray.
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor being controlled against the cage.
Taylor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Taylor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murray walks away with a smile on his face. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch but Murray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murray moves away from the strike by Taylor.
A little jabbing left from Murray on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taylor looks to throw the jab but Murray is out of range.
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 Colby Taylor will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A big left from Murray misses.
Murray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murray.
Colby Taylor is winning the standup battle so far.
Murray throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor tries to clinch but Murray moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Murray on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murray takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murray scores with a nice strike.
Taylor lands with a right hand.
Taylor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murray throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Taylor throws a jab when Murray was well out of range.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murray feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Taylors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Taylor slips a jab from Murray.
Murray might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
A big left from Murray misses.
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murray.
Taylor is looking to counter the offense by Murray and move into the clinch.
Taylor throws a sloppy body shot
and Murray counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Taylor misses. #T1#
Taylor tries to clinch up but Murray circles away and keeps his distance.
Murray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taylor connects with a looping right hand.
Murray throws a hook to the side of Taylor's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Murray is just out of range.
Murray looks to land a right hand but Taylor moved out of range.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Taylor throws out a loose jab but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murray.
Murray moves out of range as Taylor strikes.
Murray slips under a jab from Taylor.
Murray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murray looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
It looked like Taylor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murray.
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Murray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taylor throws a shot from downtown. Murray moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Murray misses the target.
Taylor misses with a straight right.
Murray drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Murray throws a lazy right hand but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
Taylor misses with a looping left.
A big left from Taylor misses.
Taylor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murray to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murray! But no joy.
Taylor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Murray circles away and keeps his distance.
Murray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Murray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Murray in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Taylor misses with a hook.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Murray circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
Taylor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murray throws out the jab.
Murray misses the jab.
Murray takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Murray misses its intended target.
Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.
Taylor misses with a straight left.
Taylor throws a poor cross that misses
and Murray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murray keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taylor is looking to counter punch.
Murray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murray.
Taylor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Taylor throws a jab but it's blocked by Murray.
Taylor moves out of range as Murray strikes.
Taylor misses with a looping left.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.
Taylor tries to clinch
and Murray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murray drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murray.
Taylor wants to clinch.
Murray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Taylor there.
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murray defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand.
Murray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murray throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Taylor throws a body punch but Murray moves out of range.
Murray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murray takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murray keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Murray circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Taylor pushes Murray up against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Murray has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Murray won't allow it.
Taylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Micah Murray will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Murray lands with an uppercut that bounces Taylor off the cage and back into range.
Murray looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
Taylor wants to clinch.
Taylor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Taylor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murray looking to slow down the pace here.
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but Murray avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage.
Taylor blocks a body shot from Murray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but Murray avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Murray forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murray to keep the fight standing.
Taylor lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Taylor.
#T1#
Taylor working aggressively here.
Taylor scores with a shoulder strike.
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor cracks Murray with a nice body shot.
Taylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Murray has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colby Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Murray.
Murray blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Murray is working Taylor over against the cage.
Murray prevents a body shot from Taylor.
Taylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray.
Murray misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor blocks a body shot from Murray.
Murray works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murray works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
Murray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colby Taylor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Taylor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Murray trying to stall but Taylor improves his position.
Taylor lands with a light punch inside.
Taylor throws a head punch that misses.
Murray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Murray misses with the head strike.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murray just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taylor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murray smiles and moves away.
Murray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.
It seemed like Murray was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Murray misses its intended target.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murray.#T3#
Taylor tries to clinch up but Murray circles away and keeps his distance.
Murray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taylor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murray looks to land a right hand but Taylor moved out of range.
Taylor tries to clinch there but Murray circles away.
Murray throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily.
Taylor tries to clinch but Murray is having none of it.
Taylor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Murray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taylor is looking to clinch.
Taylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murray misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Murray circles away and keeps his distance.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Murray.
Taylor cracks Murray with an open hand slap.
Murray throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
Nice jab there from Murray. #T4#
Taylor staying out of range there.#CL#
Taylor closes the distance and clinches.
Taylor blocks an uppercut.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Murray controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor is leaning against Murray and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murray'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.
Taylor jumps guard but Murray stands there with Taylor around his waist. Taylor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murray is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murray just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taylor lands a nice uppercut.
Taylor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Murray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murray has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Murray! |
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Event:
HRL35
Date: Nov 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Hicks throws a lazy right hand but Murray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hicks misses with the combination.
Murray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hicks.
Hicks walks into a jab.
Murray misses with a hook.
Hicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murray missing with a left hand there. Hicks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murray swings for the body but Hicks moves out of range.
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hicks.
Hicks swings for the body but Murray moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murray.
Hicks looks to land a right hand but Murray moved out of range.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks misses with a body shot.
Murray wants to counter with a clinch but Hicks pushes him away.
Hicks misses the jab.
Murray tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hicks throws an overhand right that lands on Murray's shoulder, as Murray tries to avoid the shot.
Hicks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murray's head.
Murray misses with an uppercut. Hicks saw that one coming.
Hicks seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hicks connects with a right hand. Murray shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hicks throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Hicks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lyman Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hicks throws a lazy right hand but Murray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hicks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murray moves out of range as Hicks strikes.
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hicks.
Hicks is looking to counter punch.
Hicks looks to land a right hand but Murray moved out of range.
A jab from Murray finds it's way through Hicks's defenses.
Murray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hicks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murray throws a lazy right hand but Hicks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murray lands with an uppercut that bounces Hicks off the cage and back into range.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hicks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.
Murray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hicks digs a good hook to Murray's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hicks throws out a loose jab but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hicks sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Murray avoids the body shot from Hicks.
Hicks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murray throws a jab but it's blocked by Hicks.
A cross from Hicks lands.
Murray works Hicks's body with a nice hook.
Murray sizes up Hicks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Murray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hicks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Hicks misses the target.
Hicks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Hicks misses the target.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Murray throws a jab but it's blocked by Hicks.
Hicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murray. Hicks does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Hicks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murray.
A big right from Murray misses.
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray lands a nice shot that snaps Hicks's head back.
A big left from Murray misses.
Hicks scores with the left hand. Murray knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Hicks punishes Murray's body with a nice straight punch.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murray takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murray slips under a jab from Hicks.
Murray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hicks was well out of range. Poor timing from Murray.
Hicks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murray's hands.
Hicks connects with a looping right hand.
Hicks connects with a body shot.
Murray moves out of range as Hicks strikes.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murray was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
Hicks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hicks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray misses with a wild body shot.
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hicks takes a swing at Murray's ribcage but misses.
Murray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hicks.
Hicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murray.#T4#
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hicks defending well as Murray loads up on a big left hand.
Hicks misses with a combination
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Murray 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murray bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hicks's head.
Hicks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
A nice combination there by Hicks.
Hicks takes a swing at Murray's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Murray releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Murray 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murray slips under a jab.
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyman Hicks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray cracks Hicks with a good jab.
Murray misses with a body shot.
Hicks punishes Murray's body with a nice straight punch.
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hicks moves away.
Murray misses with a hook.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murray lands a slapping body shot.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
Hicks lands a right hook to the body.
Hicks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hicks lands a head shot.
Hicks misses with a body shot.
Hicks dips to his left and cracks Murray with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hicks's head.
Hicks throws a body punch but Murray moves out of range.
Murray tries to counter with a clinch but Hicks shakes him off and moves away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Murray might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hicks has got the better of the exchanges.
Hicks misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Murray swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hicks.
Murray dips to his left and cracks Hicks with an uppercut!
Hicks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murray can do to turn this around?
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
Hicks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hicks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murray in his tracks. #ROC#Murray is rocked!
Murray misses with an uppercut. Hicks saw that one coming.
Murray is still on wobbly legs! Can Hicks finish him?
Hicks lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Murray is looking to close the distance but Hicks sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Murray crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Murray is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Lyman Hicks!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Lyman Hicks waved his t-shirt featuring Shadow Realm Apparel's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
HRL32
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Hall throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Murray tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hall is in Murray's guard.
Murray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murray looking for a sweep. Not yet Murray, not yet.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murray controls Hall momentarily but Hall frees himself.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Murray is retaining full guard.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Murray.
Murray is trying to control the position but Hall postures up.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murray is keeping the position for now.
Murray looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall advances position into side control!#SUB#
Hall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murray has escaped the position, nice work there.
Murray prevents Hall from moving into mount. #T1#
Murray is trying to improve his position.
Hall tries to move to mount but Murray blocks the move with his legs.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Hall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Murray is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Murray stops Hall from passing to mount. #SUB#
Hall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Murray is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hall working away.#T2#
Murray stops Hall from passing to mount. #SUB#
Hall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Murray is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Hall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murray, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Murray's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Murray is looking for a sweep.
Hall is trying to move to mount but Murray reverses beautifully and ends up in Hall's guard.
Murray 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.
Murray passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Hall manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murray takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Murray seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall wants to improve his position but Murray is controlling well.
Murray trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murray looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Murray's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Murray's back!#T4#
Murray rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Murray wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.
Hall trying to pass the guard but Murray defending well.
Murray has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hall is working away from the top position though.
Murray is trying to get back to full guard.
Murray won't allow Hall to pass to mount.
Murray is trying to get back to full guard.
Murray slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall postures up.
Hall is pushing down on Murray's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murray is fighting to maintain full guard but Hall has managed to sneak the leg through.
Murray won't allow Hall to pass to mount.
Murray controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Hall dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Hall dives in and scores a takedown into Murray's guard.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Murray has his foot on Hall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hall works his way back into a safe position though.
Murray keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murray trying to keep a closed guard but Hall is proving a slippery customer.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murray trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hall wants to sweep here but Murray controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murray manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
Murray trying to keep a closed guard but Hall is proving a slippery customer.
Hall passes into half guard.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Murray is defending well.
Murray wants to control but Hall is keeping busy.
Richard Hall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murray is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hall is staying active.#SUB#
Hall is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Hall is working for a kimura but Murray is defending it quite comfortably.
#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.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Hall is working for a kimura but Murray is defending it quite comfortably.
Murray is trying to maintain the position but Hall is very close to passing his half guard.
Murray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murray is trying to control but can't.
Murray is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB#
Hall seems to be working for a kimura but Murray defends the submission attempt.
Hall is looking to advance position but Murray won't allow it. #SUB#
Hall seems to be working for a kimura but Murray defends the submission attempt.
Murray trying to control from the bottom.
Hall is keen to just control but Murray is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Hall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murray doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hall. #SUB#
Hall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murray defends it well.
Murray is looking to control Hall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murray avoid being mounted?
Murray 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.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hall has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Murray tries to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall fails to move to back control.
Murray tries to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Murray is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Hall looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Murray tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Hall dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Hall moves out of range as Murray strikes.
Murray moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Richard Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murray wants it to stay on the feet.
Murray stuffs the takedown attempt from Hall. Hall gets slowly back to his feet.
Murray is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hall with a body shot.
Hall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall shoots in for a double leg but Murray sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murray lands with a straight right. Hall didn't see that one coming.
Hall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hall.
Hall shoots for a takedown but Murray saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Murray is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hall with a body shot.
Murray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murray stuffs the takedown attempt from Hall. Hall gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murray.#TD#
Hall drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Murray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hall manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1##SUB#
Hall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murray defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murray is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Hall working for submissions but it's allowed Murray to get to half guard.
Hall tries to roll over but Murray keeps him under control.
Murray takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Murray passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hall!
Hall is desperately trying to improve his position but Murray has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Hall is squirming around, avoiding Murray's attempts to control the action.
Murray is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hall is desperately trying to improve his position but Murray has a good base and remains in mount.
Murray cracks Hall with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hall is looking to improve his position but Murray isn't that keen on the idea.
Murray is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hall can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Murray prevents Hall from getting the reversal.
Hall gets back to half guard.
Murray controlling the action here.
Murray slips a nice elbow through Hall's hands, connecting with Hall's forehead.#T3#
Hall is not content to let Murray control the position.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Murray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murray sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Murray connects with a nice short shot to Hall's temple.
Hall gets back to full guard.
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murray trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murray's guard. #REVR#
Murray looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Hall advances to half guard.
Murray moves into full guard.
Hall passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Hall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Hall goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Murray rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hall's guard! Nice work there by Murray!
Murray engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Murray from controlling successfully.
Murray postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it. #SUB#
Hall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murray is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Murray really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4##TD#
Hall drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Murray is trying to control Hall's posture but Hall avoids it.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murray can do to turn this around?
Hall works to advance to full mount. Murray defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
Hall looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Murray regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Murray wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.
Hall tries to pass to full mount but Murray defends it. #T1#
Murray makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murray.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Murray is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Murray keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Hall trying to move into half guard but instead Murray has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Hall wants to sweep here but Murray controlling him for the moment.
Hall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murray manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murray swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Murray.
Murray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murray is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murray is trying to keep Hall in close.
Murray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hall manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Murray wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving. #SUB#
Hall looking for a guillotine here but Murray defends easily.
#T3#
Murray is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Murray won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
Hall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Murray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Murray is keeping the position.
Murray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murray is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Murray controlling Hall's posture. #SUB2#
Murray is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hall defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murray is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Murray stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
Murray advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall tries to improve position but can't.
Hall sneaks back into half guard.
Hall tries to roll over but Murray keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Hall had his way with Micah Murray in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Murray moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hall shoots in for a takedown but Murray shows good takedown defense.
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murray.
Murray lands a jab.
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murray.
Hall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murray pinned against the cage. Murray gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Murray throws a big shot that misses.
Hall drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murray sprawls and moves away.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murray as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall darts in looking for a takedown but Murray gets double underhooks and turns Hall into the cage.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray.
Murray misses with a punch on the inside.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Murray avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Murray misses with a punch to the body.
Murray stalling against the cage.
#T1#
Murray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hall throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Murray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hall working aggressively here.
Hall pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Murray controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
Murray blocks an uppercut.
Murray dodges an elbow strike from Hall.
Hall throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hall misses with an elbow strike.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Murray.
Murray throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hall as Murray tries to tie him up. #T2#
Hall misses with a body punch.
Hall blocks a body shot from Murray.
Hall lands a left hand.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murray's elbow.
Murray lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Murray.
Hall tries to work over Murray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murray tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hall smiles and moves away.
Murray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Micah Murray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall shoots in for a takedown but Murray shows good takedown defense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Hall misses with a takedown
and Murray counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Hall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murray defends it nicely.
Hall shoots in looking for a takedown. Murray tries to sprawl out of it but Hall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murray manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murray throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murray as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Murray gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murray manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murray. #T4#
Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hall throws an elbow but misses.
Hall tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murray avoids it.
Murray scores with a shot to the side of Hall's head.
Hall tries a body shot but Murray blocks it.
Murray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall.
Murray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hall backwards. #TD2#
Murray ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Murray no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murray seems keen to control Hall's posture.
Micah Murray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Murray had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hall defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Murray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hall 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 48:47
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Hall!
Richard Hall retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Richard Hall thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HRL30 Taylor vs Murray
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Murray misses.
Murray connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taylor. Taylor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taylor misses with a looping right.
Murray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Murray rushes Taylor and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Taylor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Murray uses from the top position.
Murray preventing the sweep.
Murray is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Murray is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray is working Taylor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Taylor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taylor wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Murray sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Murray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murray has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Taylor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Taylor has his foot on Murray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murray works his way back into a safe position though.
Murray forces his way into half guard.
Murray tries to pass to full mount but Taylor defends it.
Murray has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#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.#SUB#
Taylor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murray passes the guard and advances to mount!
Taylor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Murray thowing shots but they're missing.
Taylor is looking to improve his position but Murray isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor is squirming around, avoiding Murray's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Taylor is desperately trying to improve his position but Murray has a good base and remains in mount.
Murray connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Taylor sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Taylor wants to control but Murray is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Taylor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murray pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Taylor actively working from the bottom here.
Taylor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Murray wants to pass the guard but Taylor is defending well. #T4#
Taylor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Taylor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Taylor is staying active underneath Murray, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.
Murray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Taylor is not content to let Murray control the position.
Murray scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Taylor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Taylor wants to control but Murray passes easily into half guard.
Taylor is not content to let Murray control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Murray 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#
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Murray.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murray moves away from the strike by Taylor.
Taylor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Murray connects with a looping right hand.
#CL2#
Murray forces Taylor back against the cage and clinches.
Taylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murray blocking some punches.
Murray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Taylor jumps guard but Murray stands there with Taylor around his waist. Taylor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Taylor tries to work over Murray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murray just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murray.
Murray stalling against the cage.
#T1#
Taylor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colby Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Taylor as the two fighters clinch.
Taylor misses with a body punch.
Murray lands a left hand.
Murray misses with a punch on the inside.
Taylor misses with a body punch.
Murray wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Taylor.
Taylor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murray walks away with a smile on his face. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Taylor defending well as Murray loads up on a big left hand.
Murray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taylor tries to clinch but Murray is having none of it.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Murray circles away and keeps his distance.
Taylor throws a body punch but Murray moves out of range.
Taylor staying out of range there.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
Taylor slips under a jab from Murray.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murray.
Murray fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taylor on the side of the head.
Murray swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Taylor throws a jab but it's blocked by Murray.
Murray misses with a looping right.
Taylor lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
Murray moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murray walks away with a smile on his face. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Taylor connects with a looping right hand.
Murray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taylor.
Murray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Murray misses with a looping left.
Taylor connects with a body shot that sends Murray's belly button to the back.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Taylor misses.
Murray scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murray misses with a wild body shot.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Taylor throws a jab when Murray was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Murray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray needs to keep his hands up - Taylor had a free shot at his head there.
Taylor throws a body punch but Murray moves out of range.
Taylor catches Murray with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Taylor looks to land a right hand but Murray moved out of range.
Murray tries to move into range but Taylor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Taylor misses the jab.
Murray looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Taylor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Murray.
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch but Murray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taylor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murray. Murray circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab, jab by Taylor - just one landing.
Murray throws a hook but Taylor blocks it.
Murray lands a jab to the head.
A lazy left from Taylor finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray slips a straight right by Taylor.
A jab from Taylor misses.
Murray misses with an uppercut.
Taylor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Murray manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Murray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Taylor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab by Murray.
Taylor throws an overhand right that lands on Murray's shoulder, as Murray tries to avoid the shot.
Taylor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murray throws out a counter right but Taylor avoids it with no problem.
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murray.
Colby Taylor is winning the standup battle so far.
Murray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murray lands with a hook. Taylor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Murray lands with a straight right. Taylor didn't see that one coming.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murray misses with an uppercut.
Murray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
Taylor tries to clinch
letting Murray counter with a right hand.
Taylor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Taylor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Murray slips the punch.
Murray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Murray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Murray lands with a nice body punch.
Colby Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor throws out a powerful jab.
Murray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Taylor rushes Murray and presses him up against the cage.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Murray forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taylor tries a body shot but Murray blocks it.
Murray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor lands with a light punch inside.
Murray is pushing Taylor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Taylor blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.
Murray tries to stall but Taylor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Taylor blocks a body shot from Murray.
Taylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murray has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Taylor seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Murray can turn it around.
Murray lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Murray.
Murray just leaning against Taylor, taking a breather.
Taylor throws a head punch that misses.
Taylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Murray turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Taylor lands an uppercut.
Taylor works on Murray's body with a couple of short punches.
Taylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Murray gets control of Taylor's arms and successfully pulls guard. Murray will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Taylor stays in close to Murray's body and controls the position.
Murray controlling Taylor's posture. #T2#
Taylor trying to control but Murray is working from the bottom.
Murray has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Murray.#SUB2#
Murray looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taylor showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Murray misses with an uppercut.
A lazy left from Murray finds it's target.
Taylor is looking to clinch but Murray is avoiding it.
Taylor misses with a body shot.
Murray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murray throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
Murray connects with a body shot.
Taylor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murray.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Murray circles away and keeps his distance.
Taylor scores with a punch to the head.
Nice shot lands for Taylor.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Murray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
Murray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Murray looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Taylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Murray tests Taylor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taylor wants to clinch.
Murray takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Murray drives through and clinches with Taylor against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Taylor fails to land.
Murray blocking some punches.
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor jumps guard but Murray turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colby Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murray blocks a body shot from Taylor.
Murray lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Taylor throws a head punch that misses.
Micah Murray is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Colby Taylor.
Well Murray has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Murray! |
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Event:
HRL26 Murray vs Hall
Date: Oct 16, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Murray forces Hall back against the cage and clinches.
Murray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murray jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hall walks away with a smile on his face. Murray gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Murray lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Murray throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Murray closes the distance and clinches.
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD#
Murray manages to pull guard.
Hall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Murray's guard.
Murray trying to control here.
Hall works his way into full mount!
Hall wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hall is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Murray manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Hall is looking for a kimura here.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Murray trying to control from the bottom.
Hall wants to take a breather but Murray is having none of it.
Hall wants to pass to mount but Murray is defending the position. #SUB2#
Hall is working for a kimura but Murray is defending it quite comfortably.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hall is just content to waste time from the top position. Murray takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Murray can't keep his opponent in guard - Hall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Murray is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at League of Shadows MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Murray has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hall is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Hall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hall trying to advance position but Murray counters by regaining guard.
Hall is looking to pass into half guard but Murray pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Murray is in guard.#REVR#
Murray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murray is one step ahead there.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Murray from controlling successfully. #T3#
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murray is one step ahead there.
Murray engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murray defends well.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murray is one step ahead there.
Murray is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Murray trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Murray advances to half guard.
Murray prevents Hall from improving his position.
Murray throwing shots but Hall is blocking nicely.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Murray is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hall moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murray controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Hall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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 Micah Murray will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Hall bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Hall goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Murray rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hall's guard! Nice work there by Murray!
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Hall has an active guard here but Murray has managed to pass into half guard.
Murray seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Murray.
Murray lands strikes from half guard.
Murray scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Murray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hall keeps trying to improve his position.
Hall 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.
Murray is keen to just control but Hall is a slippery customer.
Richard Hall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murray scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Murray is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hall is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Murray jumps into side control!
Murray trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
Murray misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murray wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Murray's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Murray's back!
Murray tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Murray is trying to escape the mount.
Hall works his way to his opponent's back.
#T2##SUB2#
Hall working for a choke but Murray reverses nicely into Hall 's guard.
Murray loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hall wants to sweep here but Murray controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Murray manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Hall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murray working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hall's head.#SUB2#
Murray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murray has managed to get both his arms back between Hall's legs - danger averted.
Murray makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Murray is looking to work some ground and pound but Hall has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murray won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
Murray postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Murray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Murray trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Murray working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hall's head.#SUB2#
Hall has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Murray 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 Hall.
Murray is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Murray in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Murray has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Murray working the ground and pound.
Murray has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Murray lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hall down.
Hall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hall has a hand on Murray's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Murray takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hall is desperately trying to improve his position but Murray has a good base and remains in mount.
Hall is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Murray looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hall is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Murray dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Hall dives in for a single leg takedown but Murray sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Murray is looking to counter the offense by Hall and move into the clinch.
Murray throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Murray slaps away a takedown attempt from Hall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hall shoots for a takedown but Murray saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Murray seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Micah Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Hall.#CL#
Murray takes the fight into the clinch.
Murray misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Murray.
Hall misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Murray.
Murray blocks a body shot from Hall.
Good body shot from Murray.
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray lands a right hand.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Murray controls his hands.
Murray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murray is trying to pull guard but Hall turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Murray decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Murray has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Murray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hall is one step ahead there.
Hall advances position into side control!
Murray stops Hall from passing to mount.
Murray is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Murray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
Murray manages to get back to half guard.
Murray is looking to control Hall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murray avoid being mounted?
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Murray is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Hall is keen to just control but Murray is a slippery customer.
Murray trying to control from the bottom.
Hall is pressing down on Murray's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murray is holding on for now.
Hall passes the guard and advances to mount!
Murray is in all sorts of trouble here.
Murray bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3#
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murray is one step ahead there.
Murray looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Murray is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hall has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Murray is looking to defend but Hall has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Murray! Hall pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Murray taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Richard Hall!
Richard Hall is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Richard Hall thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
HRL24 Taylor vs Natta
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
#R1#
A left lands for Hicks.#CL#
Murray moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Hicks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murray defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
Murray looks to land a right hand but Hicks moved out of range.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Murray is just out of range.
Hicks works Murray's body with a nice hook.
Hicks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Murray wants to clinch.
Hicks throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Murray counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short left from Murray.
Murray misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray gets through Hicks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murray is trying to pull guard but Hicks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Murray pulls guard.
Hicks stays in close to Murray's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Hicks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Hicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hicks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Hicks is sitting in close to Murray's body. Murray has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hicks is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hicks is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Murray.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Micah Murray!
Micah Murray retains his featherweight title! |
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Event:
HRL20 Murray vs Taylor
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Taylor tries to clinch but Murray is having none of it. #CL2#
Taylor clinches with his opponent.
Taylor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Murray turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Murray.
Taylor pushes Murray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murray struggles to land a body shot inside as Taylor controls his hands.
Taylor pushes Murray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murray scores with a shot to the side of Taylor's head.
Murray is leaning against Taylor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murray throws a head punch that misses.
Murray struggles to land a body shot inside as Taylor controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taylor.
Murray tries to work over Taylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taylor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murray misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Taylor.
Murray lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taylor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray working aggressively here.
Taylor takes a shot to the head.
Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murray's elbow.
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taylor lands with a short shot to the head.
I was talking to Murray's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Murray lands a left hand.
Murray tries to work over Taylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taylor tries to work over Murray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murray lands with a left to the head.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murray to keep the fight standing.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murray's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Taylor misses with a body punch.
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but Murray avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage.
Murray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murray misses with a punch on the inside.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murray misses with a punch to the body.
Murray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Murray controls the action.
Taylor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Micah Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colby Taylor.#TD2#
Taylor manages to pull guard.
Murray is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Taylor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murray. #T2#
Murray wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving. #SUB2#
Taylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murray controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Murray has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Murray postures up.
Murray landing with the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taylor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Murray sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Taylor's guard.
Murray wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
Taylor tries to roll over but Murray keeps him under control.
Murray is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Murray is trying to control the action in half guard but Taylor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Murray wants to pass the guard but Taylor is defending well.
Murray lands with a punch from half guard.
Murray lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Murray thows a huge punch but Taylor dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Taylor keeping hold of Murray's head, controlling as best he can.
Murray trying to control the pace.
Murray is thwarting Taylor's attempts to control the position.
Murray working Taylor over with strikes.
Taylor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murray throwing shots but Taylor is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Murray dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Taylor gets a clinch.
Taylor tries to work over Murray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Murray.
Taylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Murray scores with a nice short uppercut.
Micah Murray has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murray misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Murray.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murray to keep the fight standing.
Murray misses with the head strike.
Murray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murray has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Murray controls the action.
Murray pushes Taylor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murray misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Taylor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Murray uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Taylor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Murray passes into half guard.
Murray trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor is breathing heavily.#T1#
Murray trying to control the action but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Murray working over Taylor with some ground and pound. Taylor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Taylor has a hand on Murray's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Murray takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Taylor tries to hold on but Murray pushes him away.
Murray lands a heavy elbow.
Murray looking to control but Taylor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Murray working Taylor over with strikes here. #T2#
Murray raining down hammerfists from mount.
Murray raining down shots from the mount!
Murray scoring with strikes but Taylor is staying in there.
Taylor tries to hold on but Murray pushes him away.
Taylor tries to reverse the position but Murray maintains control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor taking shots to the head.
Taylor is desperately trying to improve his position but Murray has a good base and remains in mount.
Murray landing shots from mount.
Murray breaks from Taylor's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Murray looking to control but Taylor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Murray working the ground and pound effectively.
#T3#
Taylor is bucking up trying to escape but Murray cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Taylor tries to reverse the position but Murray maintains control.
Murray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Taylor is squirming around, avoiding Murray's attempts to control the action.
Taylor tries to hold on but Murray pushes him away.
Murray controlling from the full mount.
Murray cracks Taylor with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murray sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Murray with a couple of short strikes.#T4#
Murray looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Murray with a couple of short strikes.
Murray trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Taylor is wriggling around trying to escape.
Murray lands a big shot there that rocks Taylor but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murray trying to control but Taylor is having none of it.
Taylor is in a horrible position here. Murray smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Taylor is in a horrible position here. Murray smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Murray 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.#R3#
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Taylor is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Taylor moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Taylor.
Murray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taylor's elbow.
Taylor blocks an uppercut.
Murray can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Murray has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor stalls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taylor.
Taylor jumps guard but Murray turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murray misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor fails to pull guard.
Micah Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colby Taylor.
Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray misses with a punch on the inside.
Taylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Taylor has a couple of punches blocked by Murray.
Taylor trying to stall but Murray improves his position.
#T1#
Taylor has a couple of punches blocked by Murray.
Murray lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taylor or not.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murray swings wildly with an uppercut but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murray lands a hook that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Taylor working aggressively here.
Taylor is trying to maintain a safe position but Murray gets an underhook and turns Taylor into the cage.
Murray has a couple of punches blocked by Taylor.
Murray lands a body shot.
Murray lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Taylor pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Taylor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murray is aware though and is defending well.
Murray showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Murray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Murray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taylor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murray showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Murray trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Murray working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Taylor's head.
Micah Murray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Taylor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murray is aware though and is defending well.
Murray sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Murray landing with the ground and pound.
Murray is stalling in the full guard.
Murray lands a couple of digs.
Taylor working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Murray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murray has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Taylor has his foot on Murray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murray works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murray wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Murray throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor missing with a left hand there. Murray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Murray ducks down to avoid it.
Murray lands with a good body shot.
Murray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray throws a half hearted mid kick.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
Murray looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray.
Taylor moves out of range as Murray throws a body kick.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray.
Murray slips under a jab from Taylor.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Murray circles away and keeps his distance.
Murray is looking to land body kicks.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick from Murray.
Taylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murray was well out of range. Poor timing from Taylor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Murray clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Taylor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Colby Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Murray.
Murray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Murray misses with a wild body shot.
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murray takes one to the side of the head.
Murray misses with a body shot.
Murray tries to land a front kick but Taylor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murray misses with a body shot.
Taylor misses with an uppercut.
Taylor misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor digs a good hook to Murray's body.
Murray throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
Murray walks into a left hand.
Taylor misses with a body shot.
Taylor is looking to clinch.
Taylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murray was well out of range. Poor timing from Taylor.#T1#
A big left from Taylor misses.
Murray scores with a shot to the body.
Murray throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murray takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Taylor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Taylor scores with a hook to the body. Murray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray.
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Murray.
Murray looks to land a body kick but Taylor moved away.
Taylor throws the left hand but Murray avoids the punch easily.
Taylor throws a hook but Murray avoids it easily.
Micah Murray is winning the standup battle so far.
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray throws the kick towards the body but Taylor avoids it.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick.
Taylor wants to clinch up but Murray keeps it at a distance.
Murray throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor misses with a looping right.
Taylor lands with a right hand.
Murray avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray.
Murray looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murray takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick from Murray.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick.
Taylor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Taylor misses with a looping left.
Murray fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murray jabs Taylor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Taylor misses with a looping right.
Murray lands with a good body shot.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murray thuds a left hand into Taylor's body.
Murray throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Taylor throws a big shot that misses.
Murray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taylor.
Taylor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murray tries to land a front kick but Taylor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murray looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3##CL2#
Taylor has closed the distance and engaged Murray in a clinch.
Murray can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Murray tries to work over Taylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Murray forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Taylor scores with a shot to the side of Murray's head.
Taylor tries to work over Murray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murray misses with a body punch.
Murray can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Murray blocks an uppercut.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Murray controls the action.
Murray misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Murray as the two fighters clinch.
Taylor is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murray.
Murray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Taylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Murray misses with some punches.
Taylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Murray scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Murray.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murray tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Murray back against the cage.
Murray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor fails to pull guard.
Taylor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murray or not.
Murray misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Taylor jumps guard.
Murray trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murray cracks Taylor with a solid left hand.
Murray stands and throws Taylor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Murray had his way with Colby Taylor in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
Murray lands a right hook to the body.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray.
Taylor throws an overhand right that lands on Murray's shoulder, as Murray tries to avoid the shot.
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taylor throws out the jab.
And Murray counters with a quick kick to the body but Taylor blocks it.
Murray is looking to wear down Taylor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Murray looks to land a body kick but Taylor moved away.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Murray avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Murray is looking to land body kicks.
Murray throws a body kick that misses.
Taylor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor tries to clinch there but Murray circles away.
Murray throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
Murray takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Taylor avoids a kick to the body.
Murray staying out of range there.
Murray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor moves out of range as Murray throws a body kick.
#T1#
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murray thinks about countering with a body kick.
Murray throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murray throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
Murray connects with a body shot.
Murray lands with a good body shot.
Taylor throws a shot from downtown. Murray moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from Taylor.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murray throws the kick towards the body but Taylor avoids it.
Murray looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taylor.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray.
Murray connects with a body shot that sends Taylor's belly button to the back.
Taylor connects with a jab.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick.
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Murray is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Murray tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Murray throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taylor tries to counter by closing the distance.
Murray swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch but Murray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murray thinks about countering with a body kick.
Murray swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Murray quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Murray throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Murray throws the kick towards the body but Taylor avoids it.
Murray misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murray slips a straight right by Taylor.
Murray is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Taylor throws an overhand right that lands on Murray's shoulder, as Murray tries to avoid the shot.
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Murray ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Murray.
Murray throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taylor.
A jab from Taylor misses.
Murray misses with a kick to the body.
Murray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murray swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Murray pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murray slips a straight right by Taylor.
Murray misses with a kick to the body.
Murray misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Murray.
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Murray ducks down to avoid it.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor looks to land a left hand but Murray moved out of range nicely.
Murray slips under a jab from Taylor.
Murray misses the shot to the body.
Murray connects with a body shot that sends Taylor's belly button to the back.
Murray misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murray throws a body kick that misses.
Taylor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taylor wants to clinch up but Murray keeps it at a distance.
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murray slips a jab from Taylor.
Taylor avoids a kick to the body.
Taylor throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Murray looks for the body kick but Taylor saw that one coming.
Murray moves away from the strike by Taylor.
Murray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taylor throws out the jab.
Murray throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Murray throws a wild body kick that Taylor sees coming a mile off.
Murray scores with a hook to the body. Taylor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Murray swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Murray throws a wild body kick that Taylor sees coming a mile off.
Murray defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand.
Murray misses with a body kick.
Taylor misses with a body shot.
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murray. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Murray slips the punch.
Murray goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
Murray pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Micah Murray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murray pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Murray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murray has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Murray!
Micah Murray retains his featherweight title! |
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Event:
SYN 1015 Todd vs Exotic IV
Date: Sep 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Murray misses with a body shot.
McCoy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murray misses with a body shot
and McCoy counters with a nice uppercut.
McCoy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murray moves away from the strike by McCoy.
Murray throws a body punch but McCoy moves out of range.
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
Murray is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCoy rather than just go for the knockout.
McCoy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCoy throwing a counter right hand but Murray manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Murray has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from McCoy.
McCoy blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from McCoy.
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!
McCoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCoy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murray blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McCoy.#T1#
McCoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murray's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Murray is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murray.
Murray is still on wobbly legs! Can McCoy finish him?
Murray working aggressively here.
McCoy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCoy backwards.
McCoy creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Murray's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Murray drops to his knees and McCoy pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gillechriosd McCoy!
An intense looking Gillechriosd McCoy took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'They said I was a one trick pony and wouldn't make it off The Island..... but here I am... back in gold where I belong!!!!'. |
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Event:
HFL13:Jang Jai vs Pappalardi
Date: Sep 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Murray looks to land a right hand but Kato moved out of range.
Kato staying out of range there.
Murray throws a looping overhand right but Kato ducks down to avoid it.
Murray throws a shot from downtown. Kato moves away and avoids it.
Kato slips under a jab from Murray.
Kato tries to clinch up.
Murray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kato sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Murray fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kato, pushing him back against the cage.
Murray lands a shot to the body.
Murray lands a body shot.
Kato works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kato taking a breather.
Kato is looking to control Murray's arms but Murray gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kato has his back to the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kato seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murray lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kato or not.
Kato looks winded!
Kato's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Murray.
Murray lands with a left to the head.
Kato 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.
Kato's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Murray.
A short right from Murray on the inside.
Murray is working Kato over against the cage.
Murray works on Kato's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Murray.
Murray lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kato.
Murray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kato backwards.
Murray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murray throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kato takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murray.
Murray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kato backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Murray.
Murray lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murray.
Murray works on Kato's body with a couple of short punches.
Murray scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murray.
Murray digs a right hand into Kato's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kato's gas tank.
Murray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
I was talking to Murray's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Murray lands a left hand.
Murray scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murray works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murray lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kato.
Murray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murray is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kato's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Murray lands a body punch.
Murray digs a right hand underneath Kato's ribcage. Kato let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murray lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murray working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murray lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murray lands a body shot.
Murray lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murray.
Murray lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Murray.
Still in the clinch, Murray scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murray lands with a right to the head.
Murray presses Kato against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murray lands a shoulder strike.
Murray pushes Kato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murray lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Murray.
#T3#
A short left from Murray. #ROC#Kato is rocked!
Murray presses Kato against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murray scores with a shot to the side of Kato's head.
Kato is still on wobbly legs! Can Murray finish him?
Murray lands with a light punch inside.
Murray lands a left hand.
Murray pushes Kato back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murray dips a shoulder and cracks Kato with a mighty uppercut! Kato falls back against the cage and Murray unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kato is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Murray screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micah Murray! |
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Event:
HRL11:Murray vs Dayton
Date: Aug 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Murray fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murray connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dayton . Dayton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray connects with a single shot there.
Murray bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murray scores with the left hand. Dayton knows he should have avoided that one.
Micah Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dayton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murray tries to clinch up.
Dayton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dayton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dayton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murray lands with a hook. Dayton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Murray. Dayton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dayton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Murray cracks Dayton with an open hand slap.
Murray throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murray with a jab.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Dayton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dayton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray.
Murray lands a jab to Dayton 's midsection.
Murray lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murray scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Dayton tries to keep at a distance but Murray has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murray lands with a short shot to the head.
Murray works on Dayton 's body with a couple of short punches.
Dayton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murray lands a right hand.
Dayton fails to pull guard.
Still in the clinch, Murray scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murray is working Dayton over against the cage.
Murray is leaning against Dayton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dayton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Micah Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Small Dayton .
Murray is leaning against Dayton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murray lands an uppercut.
Dayton tries to pull guard but Murray won't allow it.
Murray stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dayton tries to pull guard but Murray holds him up against the cage and eventually Dayton drops back down to his feet.
Murray scores with a shoulder strike.
Murray cracks Dayton with a nice body shot.
Murray lands a nice shot to the body.
Murray is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Murray lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murray lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Dayton 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Murray - that landed with a thud.
Murray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murray scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murray.
Murray is working Dayton over against the cage.
Dayton takes a shot to the head.
Murray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murray presses Dayton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murray working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Murray.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murray.#T4#
Good body shot from Murray.
Murray lands a shoulder strike.
Murray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dayton s head.
I was talking to Murray's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Murray lands a hook that snaps the head of Dayton backwards.
Murray lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Dayton jumps into guard, dragging Murray to the mat.
Murray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dayton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dayton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Murray dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice cross by Murray.
Murray lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Murray keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murray cracks Dayton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dayton takes one on the button.
Murray's corner calls for a 1-2. Murray obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murray jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murray looks to clinch #TD2#
and Dayton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray is controlling Dayton 's posture.
Dayton postures up.
#T1#
Dayton tries to free his leg and advance position but Murray is retaining full guard.
Dayton trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dayton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Murray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Murray is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dayton is aware though and is defending well.
Dayton wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dayton avoids the body shot from Murray.
Murray lands the left hand.
Murray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dayton can do to turn this around?
Murray wants to clinch#TD2#
and Dayton counters with a shoot takedown. Murray fights it but they end up in guard.
Murray 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#
Murray not doing much here.
Dayton is looking to get back to full guard here but Murray has managed to pass to side control instead.
Dayton is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Murray is staying tight to Dayton 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dayton is looking to reverse the position.
Dayton is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Murray is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Dayton regains half guard.#SUB#
Murray is looking for a kimura but Dayton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Murray to get the leverage.
Dayton wants to control but Murray is keeping busy.
Small Dayton has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Murray stalling.
Dayton wants to get back to full guard.
Murray wants to take a breather but Dayton is having none of it.
Murray wants to pass the guard but Dayton is defending well.
Dayton is looking to get back to full guard here but Murray has managed to pass to side control instead.
Murray wants to stand but Dayton is controlling his arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Murray 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.#R3#
A jab lands there for Murray.
Dayton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murray. Dayton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dayton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Murray moves into the clinch.
A short left from Murray.
A hook to the body from Murray.
Murray throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Murray - that landed with a thud.
Murray lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Murray - that landed with a thud.
Murray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murray lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dayton or not.
Murray lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murray scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Murray lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Murray.
Murray lands a shoulder strike.
Murray cracks Dayton with a nice body shot.
Murray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murray can't find room to land a body shot as Dayton controls the action.
Dayton 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dayton takes a shot to the head.
Dayton tries to pull guard but Murray forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dayton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A left hand lands to the body for Murray.
Murray lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Murray. #TD2#
Dayton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dayton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Murray puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Murray is working for a submission of some sort.
Dayton is looking to control Murray's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dayton avoid being mounted?
Murray wants to free his trapped foot but Dayton is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Murray looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3#
Murray wants to pass to mount but Dayton is defending the position.
Dayton is pressing down on Murray's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Murray wants to stand but Dayton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dayton controls Murray momentarily but Murray frees himself. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Murray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dayton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murray has managed to get both his arms back between Dayton 's legs - danger averted.
Murray works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dayton is trying to maintain the position but Murray is very close to passing his half guard.
Murray passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dayton !
Murray moves to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Murray clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Murray changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dayton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dayton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Murray lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murray lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dayton at a distance.
Dayton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murray tries to clinch but Dayton is having none of it.
Dayton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Murray.
Murray dips to his left and cracks Dayton with an uppercut!#CL#
Murray darts in and clinches Dayton up against the cage.
Murray gets through Dayton 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Murray.
Murray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murray scores with a hook to the body.
Murray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dayton backwards.
Murray softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murray lands a nice uppercut.
Murray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murray lands with a right to the head.
Murray cracks Dayton with a nice body shot.
Dayton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murray smiles and moves away.
Murray lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CL#
Murray moves into the clinch.
Murray scores with a shoulder strike.
Micah Murray has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from Murray.
Dayton fails to pull guard.
A short uppercut from Murray.
Murray gets through Dayton 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murray struggles to land a body shot inside as Dayton controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murray.
Murray scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murray scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Murray working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dayton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Micah Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Small Dayton .
Murray stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murray scores with a shoulder strike.
Murray stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dayton is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A short right from Murray on the inside.
Murray stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murray lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murray lands with a light punch inside.
Murray lands with a left to the head.
Murray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dayton backwards. #T4#
Murray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Murray.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murray.
Murray lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murray lands a shoulder strike.
Murray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murray lands with a left to the head.
Murray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dayton blocks a body shot from Murray.
Dayton jumps guard but Murray turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Murray.
Murray scores with a shot to the side of Dayton 's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Murray had his way with Small Dayton in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Murray scores with a jab.
Murray lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murray throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dayton on the side of the head.
Murray stuns Dayton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murray misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left lands for Murray.#CL#
Murray has managed to clinch.
Murray presses Dayton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray lands with a right to the head.
Murray lands a left hand.
Murray scores with a nice hook 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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A hook to the body from Murray.
Murray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dayton blocks a body shot from Murray.
Murray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dayton backwards.
Dayton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murray just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murray lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murray softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murray lands a nice shot to the body.
Dayton tries to pull guard but Murray won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Murray.
Dayton is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Murray digs a right hand into Dayton 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dayton 's gas tank. #T2#
A short left from Murray.
Murray softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murray stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dayton 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Murray.
Murray gets through Dayton 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murray lands a shoulder strike.
Murray pushes Dayton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dayton is trying to pull guard but Murray has him pressed against the cage.
Micah Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Small Dayton .
Murray lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Murray - that landed with a thud.
#T3#
Murray lands with a light punch inside.
Murray lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dayton or not.
Murray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dayton s head.
Murray cracks Dayton with a nice body shot.
Murray lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murray lands a shot to the body.
Dayton takes a shot to the head.
Dayton tries to pull guard but Murray forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dayton backwards.
Murray gets through Dayton 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Good body shot from Murray.
Dayton is trying to pull guard but Murray turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray lands a body shot.
Murray scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Murray.
Murray lands with a light punch inside.
Murray digs a right hand underneath Dayton 's ribcage. Dayton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Murray.
Murray lands a shot to the body.
Murray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murray lands with a right to the head.
Murray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Small Dayton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Micah Murray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murray scores with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Murray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murray has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:41
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:41
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Murray!
Micah Murray retains his featherweight title! |
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Event:
HRL9: Kovacevic vs Mike
Date: Aug 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Jones takes one on the button.
Murray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Murray throws a head punch that misses.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murray to keep the fight standing.
Jones tries to pull guard but Murray won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Murray scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murray lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones jumps guard but Murray stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Micah Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Jones.
A short right from Murray.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones jumps guard but Murray turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray lands a right hand.
Murray throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Murray lands a right hand.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Murray throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones. #T1#
Murray digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Murray has him pressed against the cage.
Murray lands with a left to the head.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murray. #TD2#
Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Murray uses from the top position.
Murray is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Murray continues to stall.#SUB#
Murray thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Murray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Murray drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Murray jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Murray trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Murray trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Murray has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Murray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murray working aggressively here.
Murray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murray misses with the head strike.
Murray working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Murray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murray lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Murray tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Murray holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Murray lands a left hand.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murray to keep the fight standing.
Murray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Murray's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Murray tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murray smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Murray takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murray is defending well for now.#T4#
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murray working aggressively here.
Murray misses with some punches.
Murray lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Murray is blocking nicely.
Jones tries to pull guard but Murray forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murray tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
A hook to the body from Murray.
Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones tries to pull guard but Murray won't allow it.
Murray lands a right hand.
Murray lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murray misses with a punch to the body.
Murray misses with a body punch.
Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones blocking some punches.
Murray blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murray.
Murray working aggressively here.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murray.
Murray swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Murray dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Murray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murray throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Murray scores with a nice head shot.
Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murray misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Jones misses.
Murray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Jones misses.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Murray circles away.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Murray gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones prevents a body shot from Murray.
Murray digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones jumps guard but Murray turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murray misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Murray misses with a punch on the inside.
Murray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Murray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Murray tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murray avoids it.
Micah Murray has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murray smiles and moves away.
Micah Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Jones.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Murray.
Jones works on Murray's body with a couple of short punches.
Murray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones tries to pull guard but Murray holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Murray is working Jones over against the cage.
Murray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Jones jumps into guard, dragging Murray to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murray wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Well, if Murray is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Murray's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Murray.
#T3##SUB#
Murray is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Murray sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Murray is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Still in half guard, Murray seems content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murray is just content to waste time from the top position. Jones takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Murray dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Murray paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Caleb Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murray scores with a nice strike.
Murray misses with a hook.
Murray throws a big shot that misses.
Murray looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Murray scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Murray clinches.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murray blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murray smiles and moves away.
Jones slips under a jab from Murray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murray with a body shot.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murray swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1##CL#
Murray closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Murray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murray's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Murray controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Murray trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murray moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice shot by Murray.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Murray swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones swings for the body but Murray moves out of range.
#T3#
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murray fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Murray connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.#CL#
Murray pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Murray turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Murray misses with the head strike.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murray smiles and moves away.
Micah Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Jones.
Jab from Murray.#CL#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Murray. Murray maintains the clinch.
Murray swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Jones working aggressively here.
Murray pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murray blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murray avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
A short right from Murray.
Murray lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murray.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murray lands with a left to the head.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Murray controls his hands.
A short right from Murray on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murray.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murray smiles and moves away.
Murray lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Murray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murray, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Murray!
Micah Murray retains his featherweight title! |
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Event:
HLR7: Momomoto vs Fajardo
Date: Aug 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Murray stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murray thuds his right hand into Richard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murray lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richard.
Murray smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murray lands the left hand.
Murray jabs at Richard's body.
Richard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murray.
A lazy left from Murray finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murray. Richard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Richard takes one to the chin there.
Murray looks to throw the jab but Richard is out of range.
Murray throws a body punch but Richard moves out of range.
Murray cracks Richard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Murray connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice shot by Murray.
Murray tries to clinch up.
Murray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richard was well out of range. Poor timing from Murray.
Richard tries to counter with a takedown but Murray is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Murray rushes Richard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Richard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Richard has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Richard takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Murray.
Murray lands a right hand.
Murray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murray tries to work over Richard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murray softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murray lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Murray.
Richard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Small Richard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Richard backwards.
Murray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richard backwards.
Murray scores with a shoulder strike.
Murray lands with a light punch inside.
Murray is working Richard over against the cage.
Murray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Richard backwards.
Richard is trying to pull guard but Murray turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Murray cracks Richard with a nice body shot.
Murray is leaning against Richard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murray is working Richard over against the cage.#T3#
Murray lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Murray.
Murray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Richard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murray just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Murray on the inside.
Murray lands a nice uppercut.
Murray lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Richard.
Murray lands a right hand.
Murray lands a right hand.
Murray lands with a short shot to the head.
Murray lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Richard is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murray.
Oh Richard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Richards head. #T4#
Richard tries to pull guard but Murray won't allow it.
Richard seems to have got his legs back now.
Murray lands a body shot.
Murray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murray lands a right hand.
Murray gets through Richard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Richard backwards.
Murray lands a left hand.
Murray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richard blocks a body shot from Murray.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richard tries to pull guard but Murray holds him up against the cage and eventually Richard drops back down to his feet.
Murray lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Murray dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Richard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murray lands a really nice looking cross but Richard seems unphased.
Murray scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murray fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murray jabs Richard right on the nose. Richard blinks but takes it well.
Murray with a nice cross.#CL2#
Murray drives through and clinches with Richard against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murray.
Murray has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Richard seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Murray can turn it around.
Murray scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Richard jumps guard but Murray turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Richard tries to pull guard but Murray forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Murray lands with a left to the head.
Murray throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murray.
Murray lands a shot to the body.
Murray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murray lands with a left to the head.
Murray creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Richard's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Richard drops to his knees and Murray pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micah Murray!
Micah Murray is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
AVKT 26: Silence Your Foes
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Murray throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
An attempted straight right counter from Murray misses the target.
Silva shoots and misses
and Murray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab.
Micah Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Silva.
Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murray to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murray defends it well.
Murray is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back!
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!#SUB#
Silva defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Murray's arms.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murray biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T1##SUB#
Murray is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Silva is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Murray.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Murray trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Silva doesn't escape. #SUB#
Murray is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Silva has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Murray has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Silva taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Murray doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Micah Murray! |
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Event:
AVKT 24: Bringing Death
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Murray fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murray fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murray lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zoro at a distance.
#CL#
Zoro tries to keep at a distance but Murray has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murray throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zoro goes for a takedown attempt but Murray pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Murray moves into the clinch.
Zoro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Murray after a bit of a struggle.
Murray pushes Zoro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murray works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murray lands a right hand.
Murray lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Murray - that landed with a thud.
Zoro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Micah Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roronoa Zoro.
Zoro is looking for a takedown.
Zoro looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Murray. #TD2#
Zoro gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Murray regains guard.
#SUB#
Murray looking for a triangle here. Zoro is fighting it but it looks tight! Murray pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Zoro is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Micah Murray!
In defeat, Roronoa Zoro stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll win next time'. |
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Event:
AVKT 20: Brutal Explosion
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Murray missing with a left hand there. Alampi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Alampi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Alampi misses with a looping right.
Alampi lands a nice looking body shot.
Alampi cracks Murray with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alampi loads up on a big right hand but Murray slips the punch.
Murray misses with a hook. Alampi ducked under it nicely.
Alampi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Murray gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Alampi gets control of Murray's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alampi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Murray 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.
Alampi is controlling Murray's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alampi working a defensive guard here.
Alampi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Murray is now in half guard. #T1#
Murray trying to advance position but Alampi counters by regaining guard.
Alampi looking to control but Murray passes into half guard.
Alampi has a hand on Murray's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Murray takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Murray prevents Alampi from getting the reversal.
Murray controlling his opponent.
Alampi tries to hold on but Murray pushes him away. #T2#
Alampi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Murray is staying active.
Alampi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alampi tries to hold on but Murray postures up.
Murray manages to capitalize on a mistake by Alampi to take his back!
Alampi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Murray's guard. Nice work there by Alampi.
Murray wants to sweep but no luck.
Alampi trying to control but Murray is working from the bottom.
Murray looking to control.
#T3##SUB#
Murray is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alampi wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving.
Alampi preventing the sweep.
Alampi wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving. #SUB2#
Alampi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Murray dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Alampi trying to keep a closed guard but Murray is proving a slippery customer.
Alampi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4##SUB2#
Murray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alampi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murray has managed to get both his arms back between Alampi's legs - danger averted.
Alampi looking to control but Murray passes into half guard.
Murray seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alampi has his hands clasped together around Murray's back. He's all about the action.
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 Micah Murray will probably get the nod.
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#
Murray walks into a jab.
Alampi misses with a hook.#CL#
Alampi tries to keep at a distance but Murray has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alampi lands with a short shot to the head.
Alampi lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Murray successfully pulls guard.
Alampi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Murray's guard. #SUB2#
Alampi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Alampi controlling the action here.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alampi is trying to control the action in half guard but Murray is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Murray trying to hold on to Alampi's head to control him but Alampi postures up.
#SUB2#
Alampi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murray has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alampi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Murray knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Alampi seems to be working for a kimura but Murray defends the submission attempt.
Alampi uses his free foot to push down on Murray's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Murray. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murray gets back to half guard.
Alampi is thwarting Murray's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Alampi is trying for a kimura here. Murray looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Alampi wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gianluca Alampi!
Gianluca Alampi is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Gianluca Alampi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
AVKT 15: Bigger and Badder
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Murray lands a really nice looking cross but Fella seems unphased.
#CL#
Murray rushes Fella and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fella throws an elbow but misses. #TD#
Murray manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fella looking to sit in guard and control but Murray gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Fella has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Murray 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 Fella.
Fella is trying to work for a sweep but Murray has mounted him!
Fella working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fella tries to hold on but Murray pushes him away.
Murray controlling from mount.
Fella is desperately trying to improve his position but Murray has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Murray takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fella is looking to get to half guard.
Fella tries to hold on but Murray pushes him away.
Murray will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fella tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murray avoids the attempt from Fella to control.
Murray takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Murray is looking to work his way around to Fella's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SU#
Murray stands up from mount. Strange move. #T2##CL#
Murray has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Murray decides to pull guard.
Murray has Fella pulled in close to control his posture.
Fella trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Murray manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Fella trying to keep a closed guard but Murray is proving a slippery customer.
Murray sitting in guard here, content to control.
Murray slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murray controlling the action here.
Fella is looking to control Murray's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fella avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB2#
Fella is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murray pulls his head out easily.
Murray is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Murray manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fella to take his back!
We've been informed that Fella has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Murray really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fella.#T4#
Murray controlling well, preventing Fella from escaping the position.
Fella is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fella wants to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Murray dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Fella tries to keep at a distance but Murray has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Murray pulls guard effortlessly.
Murray keeping full guard, as Fella tries to pass.
Fella wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving.
Murray looking for a sweep. Not yet Murray, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fella throws a strike but Murray rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Murray is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fella is looking for a triangle here but Murray uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T1#
Fella struggling a bit here.
Fella is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Murray is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Murray takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fella can't escape the position.
Murray manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fella to take his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Murray controlling the positon.
Fella is in bad spot here.
#T2#
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.
Fella wants to control his opponent's hands but Murray gets his hands free.
Murray trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Fella doesn't escape.
Fella trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Murray trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Fella doesn't escape. #T3#
Murray has the hooks in. Fella is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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.
Murray not allowing Fella to control his hands.
Fella is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Murray off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Fella is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Murray.
Murray not allowing Fella to control his hands. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Murray has good solid back control here.
Fella tries to escape but Murray has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Micah Murray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murray just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Murray keeps control of the position as Fella tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Murray dominated that second round.
That's time! Murray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Murray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fella flicks out a counter leg kick but Murray steps away.#CL#
Murray has closed the distance and engaged Fella in a clinch.
Fella pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Murray jumps guard but Fella stands there with Murray around his waist. Murray gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murray dodges an elbow strike from Fella.
#TD#
Murray decides to pull guard.
Fella trying to control but Murray is working from the bottom.
Murray managing to control the position.
Fella looking to sit in guard and control but Murray gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fella looking to control but Murray passes into half guard.
#T1#
Fella has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murray is working away from the top position though.
Fella tries to get to full guard but Murray has control of the leg.
Murray is thwarting Fella's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Fella looking for subs from the bottom but Murray mounts him!
Murray tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fella wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Murray keeps control of the position easily here as Fella tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy Fella right now.
Murray controlling from the back.#T3#
Fella wants to escape the position.
Fella is still trying to improve position.
Murray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fella can do to turn this around?
Fella is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Fella right now.
Fella takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fella trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
What can Fella do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T4#
Fella trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Murray has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fella's body.
Murray's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fella 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!
Fella trying to control the hands but Murray won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Murray clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Nice body punch from Murray. #CL#
Murray clinches. #TD#
Murray has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fella uses from the top position.
Murray pulls Fella in close to his closed guard and prevents Fella from doing any damage or advancing position.
Murray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray controlling Fella's posture.
Fella wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving. #T1#
Murray pulls Fella in close to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fella wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Micah Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Murray has managed to clinch.
Fella looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Murray fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fella pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
Murray pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Murray is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Murray seems keen to control Fella's posture.#T2##SUB2#
Fella is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Murray is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Murray has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Fella throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Murray escapes and throws Fella's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fella is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fella looks to move to half guard but instead Murray has passed into mount! Damn!
Fella is desperately trying to improve his position but Murray has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Fella wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Fella tries to escape but Murray has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Murray gets his hands free as Fella looks to control.
Murray has good solid back control here.
Murray keeps control of the position as Fella tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Fella tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Murray keeps control of the position easily here as Fella tries to buck him off.
Fella is trying to break free.
Murray has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fella's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murray is hanging on to Fella's back as he tries to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Murray had his way with Lil Fella in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Murray scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Murray clinches.
Fella throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD#
Murray has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fella uses from the top position.
Murray keeping moving, preventing Fella from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Murray working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fella doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fella manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Fella is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Murray is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Murray has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fella is trying to hold Murray in close to prevent damage but Murray has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
Murray content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Murray moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Fella.
Murray content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fella tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Murray presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murray prevents Fella from getting the reversal.
Murray avoids the attempt from Fella to control.
Murray content just to control the position here.
Murray takes Fella's back.
Fella is in bad spot here.
Fella trying to control the hands but Murray won't let him.
Fella is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T3#
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.
Fella is really stuck here.
Lil Fella has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murray controls the action.
Murray controlling well, preventing Fella from escaping the position.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murray biding his time, looking for the opening.
Fella tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fella really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Murray takes Fella's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.
Fella is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murray is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Murray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murray has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Murray!
Micah Murray is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
AVKT 10: Bloody Valentine's
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Murray throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Murray takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Murray drags the fight down to the ground.
Murray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cash 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.
Murray pulls Cash in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cash preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Cash is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Murray has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Cash is looking to defend but Murray has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Cash! Murray pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Cash taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Micah Murray! |
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Event:
AVKT 7: Murray vs Embry
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Murray moves into range and clinches up with Embry.
Murray jumps guard but Embry stands there with Murray around his waist. Murray gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Murray pulls guard effortlessly.
Murray is pulling down on Embry's head to control his posture.
Murray has a closed guard, preventing Embry from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murray is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Embry is posturing up here but Murray has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Embry tries to roll out but it's too tight and Embry has to tap! Slick submission there by Murray!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Micah Murray! |
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Event:
Highland 204
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Beast tries to close the distance and clinch but Murray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beast is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Murray closes the distance and clinches.
Murray tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murray tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beast just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Beast gets control of Murray's arms and successfully pulls guard. Beast will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Beast throws his legs up looking for a submission but Murray uses it to pass to side control.
Beast definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murray throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Beast is trying to control Murray's posture but Murray avoids it.
Beast trying to control but Murray flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Beast trying to control the hands but Murray won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Murray gets his hands free as Beast looks to control. #T1#
Beast is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Murray is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Beast is in bad spot here.
Beast trying to control the action but Murray just sinks the hooks in.
Beast tries to escape but Murray has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Beast is working hard here to advance position.
Beast trying to control the action but Murray just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Beast's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T2#
Beast trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Murray trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Beast doesn't escape.
Beast trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Murray trying to control momentarily.
Murray has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Beast's body.
Murray gets his hands free as Beast looks to control. #T3#
Beast tries to escape the position.
Beast just trying to survive but Murray is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Beast is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Beast is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Beast trying to control the action but Murray just sinks the hooks in.
Beast tries to break free.
#T4#
Beast wants to control his opponent's hands but Murray gets his hands free.
Murray is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Murray has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Beast.
Murray not allowing Beast to control his hands.
Beast is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murray is looking to control Beast but Beast is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Beast looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Beast is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Murray dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Beast moves into the clinch.#TD#
Beast drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Beast had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murray defends it easily.
Murray trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Beast is looking for a triangle but Murray pushes his legs off easily.
Murray trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Murray avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Beast throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murray sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB#
Beast throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Murray escapes and throws Beast's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Beast keeps Murray under control for a moment.
Beast trying to control but Murray flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Beast can't escape the position.
Murray avoiding Beast 's attempts to control his hands. #T2#
Beast tries to break free.
Murray tries to get the hooks in deep but Beast pushed the leg off.
Murray not allowing Beast to control his hands.
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.
Beast looking very determined here, making life difficult for Murray.
Murray is not going to allow Beast to sit and survive in this position.
Beast is trying to break free.
#T3#
Beast just trying to survive but Murray is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Micah Murray has got the better of the ground game so far.
What can Beast do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Beast trying to control the hands but Murray won't let him.
Good control from Murray.
Beast trying to control the position but Murray manages to sink in the hooks.
Murray controls the action.
Beast just trying to survive but Murray is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
Murray just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Beast rolls, trying to escape but Murray keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murray has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Beast's body.
Beast is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Murray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Beast tries to clinch but Murray is having none of it. #CL#
Beast moves into range and clinches up with Murray.#TD2#
Murray manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Murray tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Beast drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beast jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Beast trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Murray manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Beast not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murray pushes down on Beast's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Beast looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Beast actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Murray is trying to control the action in half guard but Beast is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Murray perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Beast trying to hold on to Murray's head to control him but Murray postures up.
Murray tries to pass the half guard into mount. Beast knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Murray is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Beast looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murray prevents Beast from improving his position.#SUB#
Beast looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Beast wants to control but Murray is keeping busy.
Murray prevents Beast from improving his position.
Murray missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Beast manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Beast has an active guard here but Murray has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Beast looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3##SUB#
Beast looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beast keeps working.
Beast trying to hold on to Murray's head to control him but Murray postures up.
Murray is trying to control the action in half guard but Beast is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beast.
Beast is looking to clinch.
Murray tests Beast's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beast tries to close the distance and clinch but Murray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murray scores with a jab to the head.
Beast doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beast fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beast has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL#
Beast clinches up with Murray and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Beast manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Beast working for submissions but it's allowed Murray to get to half guard.
Beast trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Beast is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murray pulls his head out easily.
Don Beast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Micah Murray is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Beast looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Murray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murray 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Murray! |
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Event:
Iron Fist Championship X
Date: Oct 03, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Murray gets a clinch.
Murray fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zinc scores with a shoulder strike.
Zinc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murray jumps guard but Zinc turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Murray ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Murray no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Murray looking for a guillotine here but Zinc defends easily.
Zinc is looking to work some ground and pound but Murray has wrist control.
Zinc chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Murray looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Zinc is defending well. Murray quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Zinc has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Murray celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Micah Murray!
RInger Zinc was interviewed post fight and said 'He was just lucky'. |
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Event:
Iron Fist Championship IX
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Benjamin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Micah Murray has been cut.
Benjamin lands a glancing blow to the side of Murray's head.#ROC#Murray is rocked!
Benjamin connects with a stiff jab that staggers Murray - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luuk Benjamin!
Luuk Benjamin retains his featherweight title! |
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Event:
CC1: Kovaleva vs. Murray
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Kovaleva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Murray on his heels. He'll look to pass Murray's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Murray is looking for a triangle but Kovaleva pushes his legs off easily.
Murray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kovaleva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murray has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kovaleva has managed to get both his arms back between Murray's legs - danger averted.
Kovaleva working some strikes from top position.
Murray wants to sweep here but Kovaleva controlling him for the moment.
Kovaleva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Murray looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kovaleva landing with the ground and pound.
Kovaleva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovaleva won't allow Murray to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Kovaleva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murray has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kovaleva has managed to get both his arms back between Murray's legs - danger averted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovaleva postures up and lands a big shot to Murray's brow.
Kovaleva tries to free his leg and advance position but Murray is retaining full guard.
Kovaleva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Murray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kovaleva is looking to advance position but Murray has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Murray wants to control the pace but Kovaleva is squirming around nicely.
Kovaleva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kovaleva's coaches at Roosters Coop have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Murray jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kovaleva manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kovaleva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murray on the ground.
Kovaleva is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murray is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kovaleva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Murray tries for a kimura but Kovaleva is defending well. #T2#
Murray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kovaleva keeps working.
Kovaleva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kovaleva tries to get out of the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Murray is trying to get an arm triangle but Kovaleva is defending well.
Murray controls the position.
Kovaleva is not content to let Murray control the position.
Kovaleva sneaks back into half guard.
Kovaleva wants to improve his position but Murray is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Murray wants to work for an arm triangle but Kovaleva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Murray is looking for a kimura here.
Kovaleva wants to improve his position but Murray is controlling well.
#T3##SUB2#
Murray is working for a kimura but Kovaleva is defending it quite comfortably.
Murray trying to control from half guard but Kovaleva is working away. #SUB2#
Murray is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kovaleva tries to roll over but Murray keeps him under control.
Murray uses his free foot to push down on Kovaleva's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kovaleva. #SUB2#
Murray has isolated one of Kovaleva's arms. Kovaleva looking to fight him off but Murray twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Micah Murray!
Micah Murray is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Ashby drives through and clinches with Murray against the cage.
#TD2#
Murray manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Murray looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ashby is defending well. Murray quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ashby has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Murray celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Micah Murray! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Murray tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lopez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Murray moves into the clinch.
Murray tries to pull guard but Lopez holds him up against the cage and eventually Murray drops back down to his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lopez. #TD2#
Murray gets control of Lopez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Murray will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lopez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Murray is looking to cinch up a triangle. Lopez throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Murray's body to avoid the submission. Murray has instead reached around Lopez's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Murray arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Micah Murray! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gracie digs a good hook to Murray's body.
Gracie's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gracie duly obliges.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Murray closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Murray is trying to escape the position but Gracie is controlling the position.
Murray is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Murray is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie trying to control the action but Murray is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murray is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Murray gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Murray is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murray sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murray slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Murray has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Murray wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie working some strikes from top position.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murray is keeping the position for now.
Murray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Murray has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie won't allow Murray to sweep him here.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Murray is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murray defends it well. #SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Murray wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
#SUB#
Murray looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Murray looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murray's head.
Murray is trying to get back to full guard.
Murray is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gracie jumps into side control!
Gracie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Murray!#SUB2#
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Murray defends it well.
Murray really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gracie goes for an armbar but Murray turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Murray.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mateus Gracie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murray tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murray.
Murray tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Micah Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A nice combination there by Gracie.
Murray doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Gracie connects with a leg kick.
Gracie catches Murray with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murray has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gracie.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murray looks to clinch
and Gracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murray thinking.
Nice body kick from Gracie.
Gracie feints and then cracks Murray's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murray down.
Mateus Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murray moves to clinch but Gracie breaks away
and Gracie counters with a left to the body.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Murray is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Murray wants to sweep but Gracie has passed to side control!
Murray is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Murray is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Murray is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Murray is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie is staying tight to Murray's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Murray manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Murray is working for an americana but Gracie has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Murray was thinking about the submission.
Murray is looking to pass into half guard but Gracie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gracie is in guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Murray is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murray manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Murray's guard. #SUB#
Murray is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Gracie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gracie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murray's head.
Gracie trying to control but Murray is working from the bottom.
Murray wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Murray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gracie is pushing down on Murray's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murray is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Murray looking for submissions off his back.
Murray tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #T4#
Gracie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gracie stalling. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murray is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Murray is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Murray wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mateus Gracie 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#
Murray tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gracie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gracie's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gracie duly obliges.
Murray fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murray closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murray tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Murray is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray moves to clinch but Gracie breaks away
and Gracie counters with a big right hand! Oh Murray is in trouble here! Gracie follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mateus Gracie! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Murray gets a clinch. #TD#
Ashby works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashby trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Murray looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ashby knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murray on the ground.
Ashby preventing the sweep.
Ashby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Murray had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ashby defends it easily.#SUB2#
Murray looking for a triangle here. Ashby is fighting it but it looks tight! Murray pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ashby is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Micah Murray! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Ashby tries to keep at a distance but Murray has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murray fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murray tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ashby just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Ashby breaks the clinch.
Ashby is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A head kick misses from Ashby. #CL#
Murray rushes Ashby and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Ashby pulls Murray into guard.
Murray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Murray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ashby is keeping the position for now.
Murray engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Murray drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ashby looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ashby looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ashby! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Murray seems to be working for a kimura but Ashby defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB#
Murray is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ashby has managed to free his arm - good work.
Murray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ashby keeps working.
Murray tries to pass to full mount but Ashby defends it. #SUB#
Murray is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ashby has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Murray seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ashby is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Micah Murray! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Murray moves into the clinch.
Murray is trying to pull guard but Peter has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Peter pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Murray 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.
Murray stays in close to Peter's body and controls the position.
Murray stands and throws Peter's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Murray tries for a kimura but Peter is defending well. #SUB2#
Murray is working to tighten his grip on Peter's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Peter has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Murray is really squeezing tight and eventually Peter passes out! Murray breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Micah Murray! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Chai lands with a cross.
Chai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murray.#CL#
Murray rushes Chai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murray tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chai smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Murray moves into the clinch.#TD#
Murray drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Chai is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Murray has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Chai is looking to defend but Murray has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Chai! Murray pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Chai taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Micah Murray! |
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