Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 193
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Kulmunki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kulmunki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murphy sizes up Kulmunki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kulmunki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki misses with a low kick as Murphy jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulmunki throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
Kulmunki misses the shot to the body.
Kulmunki throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.#T1##CL2#
Murphy moves into the clinch successfully.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kulmunki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Kenzo Kulmunki has been cut.
Kulmunki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kulmunki has had enough of the clinch but Murphy keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Kulmunki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
Kulmunki scores with a shoulder strike.
Kulmunki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murphy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kulmunki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
Kulmunki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murphy throws a front kick aimed at Kulmunki's knee but Kulmunki avoids it well.
Murphy thows a leg kick but Kulmunki checks it
and Kulmunki counters with a series of strikes. Murphy will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Murphy tries to counter with a clinch but Kulmunki shakes him off and moves away.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kulmunki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Kulmunki circles away.
Murphy slips under a jab from Kulmunki.
Murphy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice shot by Murphy.
Kulmunki misses with a body kick.
Murphy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kulmunki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murphy in his tracks.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Kulmunki! Murphy is out on his feet! Kulmunki rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Murphy is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Murphy is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenzo Kulmunki!
Kenzo Kulmunki retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Kenzo Kulmunki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TOF 185
Date: Dec 29, 2024

#R1##KD#
Murphy lands a left and a right that send Marks crashing to the mat, dazed. Murphy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Jeremy Marks has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Marks avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Marks keeps it at a distance.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Marks's shoulder, as Marks tries to avoid the shot.
Marks slips under a jab from Murphy.
Kaven Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Marks keeps it at a distance.
Marks lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marks is trying to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling him.
Murphy keeps control of Marks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murphy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Murphy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marks.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Marks stalling the fight.
Our sources have told us that Murphy has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murphy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marks tries to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling the position.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Murphy.
Marks has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Murphy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Marks can turn it around.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Marks avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage. #T2#
Murphy misses with a knee strike.
Marks blocks an elbow strike from Murphy.
Marks avoiding damage as Murphy throws knees to the body.
Murphy tries a body shot but Marks blocks it.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but Marks blocks it.
Marks managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Murphy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Marks breaks from the clinch.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marks manages to avoid it.
Murphy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marks checks it well. #T3#
Marks throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Marks ducks down to avoid it.
Marks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murphy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marks's sensitive parts.
Marks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murphy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Marks.
Marks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Marks misses with a two punch combination.
Marks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Murphy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Marks misses with a looping left.
As Marks tries to get set, Murphy tries to push him back and clinch up but Marks manages to avoid the attempt.
Marks lets loose with a powerful body kick. Murphy will feel that in the morning.
Marks throws a front kick aimed at Murphy's knee but Murphy avoids it well.
A clash of legs there as Marks blocks the low kick.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab. #T5#
Murphy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marks lands with an overhand left.
Murphy doesn't manage to clinch there - Marks circles away.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Marks.
Marks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Marks misses. #T6#
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Marks moved out of range.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab by Murphy.
Marks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy tries to counter by clinching up but Marks breaks away and moves out of range.
Murphy misses with a body kick.
Murphy ducks right into an uppercut from Marks. #T7#
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marks manages to avoid it.
Marks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marks throws a fast counter high kick but Murphy manages to duck under it in time.
Marks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murphy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marks manages to circle out of the way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murphy.
Murphy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marks is out of range. #T8#
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Marks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murphy swings for the body but Marks moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marks! But no joy.
Murphy misses the body punch
and Marks counters with a good, hard body kick but Murphy shrugs it off.
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Murphy takes the fight into the clinch.
Murphy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Murphy working aggressively here. #T9#
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markss head.
Marks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marks tries to circle away but Murphy has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Marks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Marks circles away.
Marks throws a big shot that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Marks finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Marks works the jab nicely.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaven Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Marks's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Murphy blocks a head kick by Marks.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Marks sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marks was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Marks's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Murphy lands a leg kick that knocks Marks off balance momentarily.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marks misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Marks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marks missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Marks.
Marks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
A shot to the body from Marks misses #CL#
and Murphy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Murphy.
Murphy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marks is looking to break free of the clinch but Murphy has double underhooks.
Marks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Kaven Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Marks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Murphy.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marks can do to turn this around?
Murphy tries a body shot but Marks blocks it.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marks backwards. #T2##BC2#
Marks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marks throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Marks throws a low kick but Murphy moves out of range easily.
Murphy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Marks thinks about the counter body kick.
Marks throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Marks circles away.
As Murphy backs off Marks throws a huge counter combo but Murphy manages to avoid it all.
Murphy scores with a jab to the head.
Murphy thows a leg kick but Marks checks it
letting Marks counter with a right hand. #T3#
Murphy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marks to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#Murphy is rocked!
Murphy wants to clinch up but Marks keeps it at a distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Marks misses.
Marks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murphy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marks under the eye.#CL#
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy lands an elbow that stopped Marks in his tracks for a moment.
Marks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marks tries to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling the position. #T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Murphy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Murphy 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.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marks backwards.
Murphy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Come on Marks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Marks manages to break the clinch.
Marks scores with a leg kick. #T5#
Marks throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL#
Murphy has managed to clinch.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murphy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murphy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Marks is trying to force a seperation but Murphy has the dominant position.
Marks tries to circle away but Murphy has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Marks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marks misses with a body kick.
Murphy tries to clinch but Marks is having none of it.
Marks avoids a kick to the body. #T6#
A big right from Marks misses.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Marks ducks down to avoid it.
Marks fails to land with a series of punches.
Marks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.#CL#
Marks gets tackled into the cage by Murphy. Murphy maintains the clinch.
Murphy looking to throw knees to the head but Marks is blocking nicely.
Marks is trying to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling him.
Marks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T7#
Murphy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marks's defenses.
Murphy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marks's efforts to push away.
Marks wants to get back to striking at distance but Murphy won't allow it.
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marks backwards.
Murphy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Marks up against the cage.
Marks can't break the clinch.
Murphy misses with a knee to the head. #T8#
Marks prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Murphy obliges.
Murphy keeps control of Marks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee calls for Murphy to work.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marks is defending well for now.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands a good knee to the midsection. Marks won't want to take too many of those.
Marks is breathing heavily.
Marks misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T9#
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marks blocks the elbow strike.
Murphy scores a nice knee to the body.
Marks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marks backwards.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Marks avoids the damage to the body.
Murphy landing knees to the head.
Murphy lands an elbow inside that Marks shrugs off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy is leaning against Marks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaven Murphy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Marks's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Marks gets tackled into the cage by Murphy. Murphy maintains the clinch.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Marks avoids the damage to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Murphy.
Marks managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy. #BC2#
Marks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Murphy forces Marks back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy effectively controlling the action here.
Murphy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Murphy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marks's defenses.
Murphy looking to throw knees to the head but Marks is blocking nicely.
Marks struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Murphy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Murphy as the two fighters clinch.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marks avoids it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murphy as Marks tries to tie him up.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Murphy.
Marks avoids the elbow strike from Murphy, against the cage.
Murphy throws an elbow but it misses.
Marks throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Marks avoids the damage to the body.
Marks is trying to push Murphy away but Murphy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Marks.
Murphy has Marks pressed against the cage, preventing Marks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murphy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
Murphy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murphy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Marks tries to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling the position.
Murphy leaning against his opponent.
Murphy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Marks has had enough of the clinch but Murphy keeps him there for the moment.
Murphy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Murphy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Murphy lands an elbow inside that Marks shrugs off.
Murphy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marks.
Marks is trying to break the clinch but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markss head.
Murphy has Marks pressed against the cage, preventing Marks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marks tries to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling the position.
Murphy stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Murphy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Marks up against the cage.#T5#
Murphy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#That has opened up Jeremy Marks's cut even more.
Murphy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Marks managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Murphy throws an elbow but misses.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Marks.
Marks avoids the elbow strike from Murphy, against the cage. #T6#
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Marks controls the action.
Murphy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Murphy working aggressively here. #BC2#
Marks breaks from the clinch.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Marks slips the punch.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murphy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murphy thows a leg kick but Marks checks it
and Marks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jeremy Marks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Marks checks a leg kick.
Marks is looking for the big counter here.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marks misses with a head kick.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jeremy Marks seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Marks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T8##CL#
Murphy closes the distance and pushes Marks back into the cage.
Marks swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Marks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy keeps control of Marks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marks dodges an elbow strike from Murphy.
Murphy leaning against his opponent.
Murphy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Marks fails to land. #T9#
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Marks avoids the damage to the body.
Marks takes an elbow to the temple.
Murphy misses with a knee strike.
Marks is trying to break free.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marks.
Murphy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Marks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marks blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murphy as Marks tries to tie him up.
A short body shot lands from Marks as the two fighters clinch.
Kaven Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marks tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaven Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murphy, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaven Murphy!
In his post fight interview, Kaven Murphy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TOF 177
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1##CL#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Murphy told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Murphy.
Murphy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy stalling the fight.
Murphy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Murphy taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy landing knees to the body.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Murphy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Murphy throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Smith tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murphy lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.
Murphy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith jumps guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Murphy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy taking a breather.
Smith letting Murphy take a breather here.
Smith tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Smith tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Come on Murphy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T3#
Murphy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Murphy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Murphy lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Murphy landing knees to the body.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murphy smiles and moves away.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Murphy clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Murphy lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Murphy has Smith pushed against the cage.
Smith tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Murphy.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Smith jumps guard and drags Murphy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position.
Murphy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.
Murphy content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Murphy is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murphy is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murphy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Murphy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smith.#CL#
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Murphy lands a nice elbow.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
Murphy landing knees to the head.
Smith tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it. #T7#
Murphy connects with a knee to the head.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Murphy.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murphy smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Murphy gets a clinch.
Smith jumps guard but Murphy stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Murphy tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Murphy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smith up against the cage.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs. #T8#
Murphy pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murphy lands an elbow inside.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Smith tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith jumps guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murphy smiles and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Murphy gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Murphy stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Murphy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T9#
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith fails to pull guard. #TD#
Smith jumps into guard, dragging Murphy to the mat. #SU2#
Murphy gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting. #TD#
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Murphy pushes Smith off but Smith dives into side control.
Smith wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaven Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murphy tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith jumps guard but Murphy stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
Kaven Murphy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Murphy connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith fails to pull guard. #T1#
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Murphy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Murphy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Murphy has Smith pressed against the cage.
Murphy lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Smith jumps guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murphy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Murphy lands a right hand.
Smith tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murphy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murphy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Murphy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Murphy lands a damaging elbow.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Smith tries to pull guard but Murphy holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Good body shot from Murphy.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murphy smiles and moves away.
Murphy tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Kaven Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy lands a shot to the body.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy leaning against his opponent. #T4#
Murphy blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Murphy.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Murphy. #CUT2#Mike Smith's cut is getting worse.
A short body shot lands from Murphy as the two fighters clinch.
Murphy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Murphy lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Murphy lands an elbow inside.
Murphy stalling the fight.
Murphy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Murphy is pushing Smith up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T5#
Murphy working Smith over with knees to the body.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
Murphy controlling the action here for a moment.
Murphy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Murphy.
A right hand to the body from Murphy.
Murphy stalling.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Murphy.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.#T6#
Murphy lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Murphy landing knees to the head. #ROC2#Smith is rocked!#CUT2#Mike Smith's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Smith - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Murphy, and another! Smith is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kaven Murphy!
Kaven Murphy spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Mike Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm sorry for this performance. I've not represented the U S of A as I should. I'll be back.'.

Event: TOF 170
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1#
Side keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Side is looking for the big counter here.
Side walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Side throws out a powerful jab.
Side swinging wildly here.
Murphy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Side ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Side throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy throws a front kick aimed at Side's knee but Side avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Side ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy loses concentration momentarily and Side pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Murphy crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Side finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Iron Side!

Event: TOF 157
Date: Oct 04, 2024

#R1##CL#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Bradock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Loratcho Bradock has been cut.
Murphy throws an elbow that misses.
Our sources have told us that Murphy has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Murphy blocks an elbow strike.
Bradock gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Kaven Murphy has been cut.
Bradock throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bradock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murphy's brow.
Bradock managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bradock is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right handed body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bradock is defending well for now.
Murphy managing to block the knees to the body from Bradock.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murphy as Bradock tries to tie him up.
Bradock avoids a wild elbow strike from Murphy.#T1#
Bradock takes a knee right on the jaw!
Murphy managing to block the knees to the body from Bradock.
Murphy lands an elbow that stopped Bradock in his tracks for a moment.
A body shot lands from Bradock.
Bradock misses with an elbow over the top.
Murphy lands an elbow that stopped Bradock in his tracks for a moment.
Bradock tries a knee to the head but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Bradock avoids the damage to the body.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Bradock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murphy is defending well for now.
Bradock lands an elbow inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Murphy managing to block the knees to the body from Bradock.
Bradock missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Bradock can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Murphy.
Murphy lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradock throws an elbow but it misses.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but Bradock blocks it.
Murphy scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Loratcho Bradock's cut even more.
Murphy avoiding damage as Bradock throws knees to the body.
Murphy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bradock lands a right hand.
Bradock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murphy avoids it.
Bradock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murphy is defending well for now.
Bradock creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Murphy looking to throw knees to the head but Bradock is blocking nicely.
Murphy avoids a wild elbow strike from Bradock.
Bradock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bradock with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T3#
Murphy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Murphy.
Murphy blocks the elbow strike.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Bradock backwards.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but Bradock blocks it.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bradock throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Bradock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bradock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bradock lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy pushes off an throws an elbow but Bradock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murphy.
Bradock tries to land a knee to the head but Murphy blocks with his arms.
Bradock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murphy avoids it.
Murphy avoids the elbow strike from Bradock, against the cage.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Bradock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Murphy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy slows down the pace here.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bradock is defending well for now.
Murphy taking a breather.
A short right from Bradock.
Bradock can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Murphy lands an elbow just above Bradock 's eye.
Bradock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Murphy takes an elbow to the forehead. #T5#
Murphy avoids a wild elbow strike from Bradock.
Murphy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bradock scores a nice knee to the body.
Murphy is pushing Bradock up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Bradock's ribcage. Bradock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bradock tries a knee to the head but Murphy blocks it.
Bradock tries to land knees in the clinch but Murphy avoids the damage to the body.
Murphy looking to throw knees to the head but Bradock is blocking nicely.
Nice elbow from Bradock.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murphy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from Murphy. #T6#
Bradock is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Murphy stalls.
Bradock misses with an elbow strike.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but Bradock blocks it.
Bradock takes an elbow to the temple.
Bradock throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradock swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bradock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Bradock tries to land knees in the clinch but Murphy avoids the damage to the body.
Bradock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
Bradock misses with an elbow strike. #T7#
Murphy lands a knee to the head.
Bradock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bradock misses with a knee to the head.
Bradock looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Murphy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Bradock backwards.
Bradock takes a shot to the head.
Nice elbow from Bradock.
Murphy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Bradock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murphy blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Murphy. #CUT#The cut above Loratcho Bradock's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bradock pushes off an throws an elbow but Murphy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murphy unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T8#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Murphy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bradock's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bradock throws an elbow but misses.
Murphy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bradock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Murphy managing to block the knees to the body from Bradock.
Bradock with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Murphy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murphy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bradock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs. #T9#
Murphy stalling.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bradock backwards.
Murphy managing to block the knees to the body from Bradock.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bradock takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bradock managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Murphy avoiding damage as Bradock throws knees to the body.
Bradock looking to throw knees to the head but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Bradock controls the action.
Murphy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bradock.
Murphy misses with a knee strike.
Bradock misses with some punches.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
Murphy blocks an elbow strike.
Bradock is trying to maintain a safe position but Murphy gets an underhook and turns Bradock into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaven Murphy dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Murphy jabs Bradock right on the nose. Bradock blinks but takes it well.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Bradock.
Bradock slips under a jab from Murphy.
Bradock connects with a high kick.
Bradock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Bradock circles away and keeps his distance.
Bradock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murphy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bradock blocks a low kick nicely.
Bradock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murphy with a body shot.
Murphy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bradock under the eye.#T1#
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bradock has time to react.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bradock scores with a nice head shot.
Bradock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murphy blocks a leg kick.
Murphy takes a swing at Bradock's ribcage but misses.
Bradock checks a leg kick.
Murphy scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Murphy.
Bradock misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Kaven Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Murphy wants to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murphy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bradock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bradock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bradock misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped Bradock's head back.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Murphy is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bradock! But no joy.
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!
Bradock blocks a jab.
Bradock throws the kick towards the body but Murphy avoids it.#T3##CL#
Bradock tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bradock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Knees to the body from Murphy.
Bradock is breathing heavily.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but Bradock blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Murphy.
Bradock blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy throws an elbow but it misses.
Murphy lands an elbow that stopped Bradock in his tracks for a moment.
Murphy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bradock trying to land knees to the body.
Bradock lands an elbow just above Murphy 's eye.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy lands a body punch.
Murphy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
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!
Bradock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murphy avoids it.
Murphy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy throws an elbow but it misses.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murphy blocks an elbow strike.
Bradock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy lands an elbow inside that Bradock shrugs off.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
Kaven Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murphy digs a right hand into Bradock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bradock's gas tank.
Murphy stalling in the clinch.
Bradock trying to land knees to the body.
Bradock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murphy avoids it.
Murphy throws an elbow but it misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murphy.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Bradock controls the action. #T5#
The referee is keeping an eye on Murphy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bradock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murphy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bradock.
Murphy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bradock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bradock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a knee to the head.
Murphy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murphy misses with some punches. #T6#
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but Bradock blocks with his arms.
Bradock managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Murphy lands a nice elbow.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murphy managing to block the knees to the body from Bradock.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bradock can do to turn this around?
Bradock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bradock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murphy avoids it.
Bradock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bradock lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bradock missing with knees to the body.
Murphy stalling in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Murphy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy landing knees to the head. #CUT#Loratcho Bradock's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs. #T7#
Nice elbow from Bradock.
Murphy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bradock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bradock managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bradock avoids it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Murphy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knees to the body from Murphy.
Murphy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Bradock avoids the damage to the body.
Murphy working Bradock over with knees to the body.
Murphy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T8#
Bradock tries to land a knee to the head but Murphy blocks with his arms.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Murphy.
Bradock takes an elbow to the forehead.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Loratcho Bradock's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kaven Murphy!
Kaven Murphy spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: TOF 149
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Murphy misses.
Thorgard throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thorgard attempts a counter takedown but Murphy avoids it well and moves away.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thorgard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thorgard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Thorgard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thorgard with a hook.
Thorgard works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Thorgard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murphy's hands.
Murphy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thorgard counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Thorgard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murphy moves forwards but Thorgard connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#Murphy is rocked!
Thorgard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Thorgard circles away.
Thorgard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
and Thorgard counters with a right hand to the body.
Murphy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thorgard tries for a takedown but Murphy circles away easily
and Thorgard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorgard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thorgard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've been hearing reports that Thorgard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorgard scores with a jab to the body.
Kaven Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thorgard throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thorgard doesn't seem bothered though.
Thorgard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thorgard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Murphy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Thorgard misses.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Murphy leaves Thorgard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Murphy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thorgard scores with a nice strike.
Thorgard throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.#T3#
Thorgard just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorgard throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Thorgard throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorgard.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thorgard misses with a double jab.
Murphy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thorgard misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Murphy counters with a nice right hand that sends Thorgard toppling to the canvas! Thorgard scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Murphy finish him?!#ROC2#Thorgard is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy avoids the body shot from Thorgard.
Thorgard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorgard.
Murphy is looking to slow Thorgard down with leg kicks.
Murphy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T4#
Murphy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Murphy wants to clinch.
Thorgard tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thorgard misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Murphy darts in and clinches Thorgard up against the cage.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but Thorgard blocks with his arms.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorgard displaying some good clinch control by pressing Murphy up against the cage.
Thorgard avoids the elbow strike from Murphy, against the cage.
A short left from Thorgard.
Thorgard misses with a hook from the clinch. #T5#
Thorgard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thorgard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Thorgard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy lands a nice knee to the body.
Thorgard misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Thorgard.
A short uppercut from Murphy.
Murphy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thorgard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
Thorgard fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Murphy - that landed with a thud.
Thorgard jumps guard but Murphy stands there with Thorgard around his waist. Thorgard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Thorgard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thorgard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice elbow from Murphy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thorgard. #T6#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorgard jumps guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Thorgard avoids the damage to the body.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thorgard wants to get back to striking at distance but Murphy won't allow it.
Thorgard swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorgard is trying to pull guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thorgard is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Thorgard tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Thorgard back against the cage.
Thorgard misses with some punches.
Thorgard throws a head punch that misses.
Thorgard dodges an elbow strike from Murphy.
Thorgard tries to stall but Murphy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thorgard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thorgard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thorgard lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Thorgard.
Murphy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T7#
Thorgard taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Thorgard fails to land. #TD#
Thorgard has Murphy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Thorgard pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Murphy tumbling to the mat - Thorgard dives into Murphy's guard.

Murphy scrambles and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Murphy gets a clinch.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thorgard is defending well for now.
Murphy landing knees to the head.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Thorgard controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorgard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T8#
Thorgard working aggressively here.
Thorgard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorgard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thorgard working aggressively here.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thorgard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thorgard misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thorgard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A head punch on the inside from Thorgard fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thorgard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thorgard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thorgard lands with a short shot to the head. #T9##KD2#
Murphy drops Thorgard with a big knee straight up the middle! Thorgard is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Oh Thorgard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#It looks like Magnus Thorgard has been cut.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Thorgard circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Thorgard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Thorgard circles away.
Thorgard is looking to counter punch.
Thorgard keeps the fight on the outside.
Thorgard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Murphy clinches with his opponent.
Murphy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Murphy misses with a knee strike.
Thorgard misses with a punch on the inside.
Thorgard seems to have got his legs back now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorgard.
Thorgard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Murphy scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalling in the clinch from Murphy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thorgard.
Murphy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murphy.
Thorgard is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Murphy.
Murphy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thorgard or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kaven Murphy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Magnus Thorgard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Thorgard swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Thorgard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thorgard shoots in and drives through. Murphy sprawls well.
Murphy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
No joy there for Thorgard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murphy tries to counter with a clinch but Thorgard shakes him off and moves away.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Thorgard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murphy tries to clinch but Thorgard is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorgard.
Thorgard swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Thorgard sets himself, and Murphy steps forward looking for the clinch! Thorgard avoids it this time.
A slow jab from Thorgard misses its intended target.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Thorgard staying out of range there.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thorgard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thorgard shoots for a double leg takedown but Murphy sprawls well. He's pushed Thorgard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Murphy has managed to clinch.
Thorgard throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Kaven Murphy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murphy landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Murphy slows down the pace here.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thorgard backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thorgard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Thorgard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorgard misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Murphy scores with a hook to the body.
Thorgard goes for a takedown attempt but Murphy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Murphy clinches up against the cage.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Thorgard. #TD#
Thorgard ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thorgard no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Thorgard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murphy defends it easily.
Murphy stays in close to Thorgard's body and controls the position.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thorgard is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Murphy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Murphy is continuing to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thorgard is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Thorgard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Thorgard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murphy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thorgard throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy with the inside leg kick.
Thorgard scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one.
Thorgard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thorgard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T5#
Thorgard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murphy at a distance.
Jab, jab by Thorgard - just one landing. #CL2#
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murphy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Murphy misses with a knee strike.
Murphy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thorgard misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy lands a good knee to the midsection. Thorgard won't want to take too many of those.
Thorgard blocking some punches.
Thorgard misses with a short punch on the inside. #T6#
Murphy lands a nice knee to the body.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Thorgard's ribcage. Thorgard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murphy lands a nice elbow.
Murphy landing knees 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!
Murphy scores with a knee to the head.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Thorgard avoids the damage to the body.
Thorgard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thorgard prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Thorgard avoiding damage as Murphy throws knees to the body.
Thorgard jumps guard but Murphy stands there with Thorgard around his waist. Thorgard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murphy lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls for Murphy to work.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thorgard is keeping busy.#T7#
Thorgard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thorgard lands a nice uppercut.
Thorgard managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Murphy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thorgard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Murphy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy pushes Thorgard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thorgard takes an elbow to the temple.
Murphy lands an elbow inside.
Murphy lands an elbow just above Thorgard 's eye. #T8#
Thorgard takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Murphy drops Thorgard onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Thorgard is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Murphy is looking to land a big knee to finish this one. He's got control of the head and as Thorgard tries to break Murphy's hands from around his neck, Murphy unloads with that fight ending knee, right up the middle! Oh man, that was nasty! Thorgard will need to get back to the training room and learn how to defend against the thai clinch! Oooh, his nose is a mess. Hopefully it's not broken.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Kaven Murphy!
A less than humble Kaven Murphy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: TOF 132
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Temple throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Murphy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Temple avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Temple swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy scores with a hook.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Temple, as that shot connected.
Murphy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Trent Temple has been cut.
Temple misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temple checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Temple does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Temple moves out of range easily.
Temple throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy takes one on the button.#T1#
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Temple throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Temple misses with a body shot.
Murphy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Murphy misses. #CL2#
Murphy moves into the clinch successfully.
Murphy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Murphy prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Temple has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Murphy uses from the top position. #T2#
Temple wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Temple escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murphy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Murphy lying in Temple's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Temple decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Murphy taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trent Temple!
Trent Temple seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 126
Date: Jun 23, 2024

#R1#
Murphy throws a leg kick but Barkley sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Murphy has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murphy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Murphy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barkley throws an elbow that misses.
Murphy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley being controlled against the cage.
Barkley digs a right hand into Murphy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murphy's gas tank.
Barkley tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barkley misses with an elbow over the top.
Barkley avoids a wild elbow strike from Murphy.
Murphy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barkley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Murphy throws an elbow that misses.
Barkley blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy blocks the elbow strike.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body.
Barkley takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Zavian Barkley has been cut.
Barkley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Barkley managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Murphy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barkley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murphy slows down the pace here.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
A short left from Murphy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy working Barkley over with knees to the body.
Murphy lands a body punch.
Murphy leaning against his opponent.
Barkley avoiding damage as Murphy throws knees to the body.
Murphy lands an elbow just above Barkley 's eye. #T3#
Murphy lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Barkley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Murphy uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Barkley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barkley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murphy controls the pace.
Barkley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murphy'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.#T4##SUB2#
Barkley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Barkley is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Barkley looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Murphy has picked Barkley up and slammed him! Barkley can't keep hold of the triangle and Murphy manages to pass to side control!
Barkley is looking for a sweep.
Barkley gets back to half guard.
Murphy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T5##SUB2#
Barkley looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barkley wants to get back to full guard.
Murphy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Barkley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murphy pulls his head out easily. #SU#
Murphy stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barkley throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Barkley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barkley throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy. #CL#
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barkley tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Kaven Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zavian Barkley.
Barkley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barkley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Murphy.
Barkley is trying to force a seperation but Murphy has the dominant position.#T7#
Barkley wants to stall.
Barkley has Murphy pushed against the cage.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Murphy connects with a knee to the head.
Barkley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Murphy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Murphy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Murphy. #T8#
Murphy blocks an elbow strike from Barkley.
Murphy stalling the fight.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Barkley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Barkley misses with a body punch.
Barkley managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Murphy throws a knee to the head but misses. #T9#
Barkley blocks a body shot from Murphy. #TD2#
Barkley decides to pull guard.
Murphy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Barkley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barkley trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Barkley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murphy sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaven Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zavian Barkley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murphy avoids the elbow strike from Barkley, against the cage.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Barkley avoids the damage to the body.
Barkley blocks an elbow strike from Murphy.
Murphy stalling the fight.
Barkley jumps guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy avoids a wild elbow strike from Barkley.
Murphy avoiding damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barkley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murphy's brow.
Murphy lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Murphy tries a knee to the head but Barkley blocks it.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barkley is defending well for now.
Barkley is trying to break the clinch but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barkley blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee calls for Murphy to work.
Murphy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Barkley working aggressively here.
Barkley misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barkley throws an elbow but misses.
Murphy crunches a lovely knee into Barkley's ribcage.
Barkley misses with an elbow strike.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barkley can do to turn this around?
A right hand to the body from Murphy. #T2#
Barkley fails to pull guard.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Murphy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barkley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murphy walks away with a smile on his face. Barkley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kaven Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zavian Barkley.
Barkley is looking to land body kicks.
Good shot there by Barkley.
Barkley misses with a head kick. #CL#
Murphy has closed the distance and engaged Barkley in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barkley is defending well for now.
Murphy slows down the pace here.
Murphy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3#
Barkley tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Murphy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barkley's brow.
Barkley tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Murphy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murphy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Murphy looking to throw knees to the head but Barkley is blocking nicely.
Barkley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Murphy - that landed with a thud.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barkley is defending well for now.#T4#
Barkley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Murphy.
Barkley jumps guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Barkley is trying to pull guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Barkley tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Barkley throws a head punch that misses.
Kaven Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barkley tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy effectively controlling the action here.
Murphy lands a good knee to the midsection. Barkley won't want to take too many of those.
Barkley blocks an elbow strike from Murphy.
Murphy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T5#
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Barkley tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barkley tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barkley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barkley tries to pull guard but Murphy holds him up against the cage and eventually Barkley drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Murphy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barkley or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Murphy throws an elbow but misses.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barkley is defending well for now.#T6#
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy is stalling here.
Come on Murphy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Barkley misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barkley.
A knee to the head by Murphy.
Barkley tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy lands a damaging elbow.
Barkley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
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 short left from Murphy.
Murphy stalling the fight.
Barkley jumps guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T7#
With the fighters up against the cage, Barkley throws an elbow but misses.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murphy lands a shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barkley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barkley is breathing heavily.
Murphy slows down the pace here.
Murphy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barkley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murphy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barkley blocks an elbow strike.#T8#
Murphy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Murphy stalling the fight.
Murphy landing knees to the head.
Murphy is stalling here.
Murphy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Murphy stalling against the cage.
Barkley managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Barkley being controlled against the cage.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Barkley. #T9#
Murphy landing knees to the body.
Barkley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Murphy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barkley.
Barkley tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murphy lands a nice knee to the body.
Barkley has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barkley.
Murphy lands an elbow that stopped Barkley in his tracks for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaven Murphy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zavian Barkley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Barkley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Murphy darts in and clinches Barkley up against the cage.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Barkley avoids the damage to the body.
Murphy scores a nice knee to the body.
Murphy lands an elbow inside.
Barkley jumps guard but Murphy stands there with Barkley around his waist. Barkley 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.
Murphy has Barkley pushed against the cage.
Murphy looking to throw knees to the head but Barkley is blocking nicely.
Murphy stalling the fight. #T1#
Barkley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barkley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barkley tries to pull guard but Murphy holds him up against the cage and eventually Barkley drops back down to his feet.
Kaven Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zavian Barkley.
Barkley misses with an elbow over the top.
Barkley is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barkley up against the cage.
Murphy pushes off an throws an elbow but Barkley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murphy holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T2#
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barkley is defending well for now.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy with a knee to the head.
Murphy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barkley's defenses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Murphy lands an elbow inside that Barkley shrugs off.
Murphy throws an elbow but it misses.
Murphy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Murphy slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Murphy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls for Murphy to work.
Barkley lands an elbow just above Murphy 's eye.
Barkley tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice elbow from Murphy.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Barkley avoids the damage to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Murphy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Murphy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Murphy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Barkley tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Barkley back against the cage.
Barkley lands an elbow inside that Murphy shrugs off.
Barkley lands a body punch.
Barkley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Zavian Barkley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barkley holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Murphy tries a body shot but Barkley blocks it.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Barkley controls the action.
Murphy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barkley is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Barkley pulls guard successfully.
Murphy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barkley on the ground.#SUB2#
Barkley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Murphy showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6##SU#
Murphy stands up from Barkley's guard - Murphy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Barkley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barkley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barkley throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Barkley blocks the leg kick. #T7#
Murphy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barkley's sensitive parts.
Murphy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barkley momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barkley lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Murphy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murphy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barkley looks for the body kick but Murphy saw that one coming.
As Barkley tries to get set, Murphy tries to push him back and clinch up but Barkley manages to avoid the attempt.
Barkley takes one on the button.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barkley.#T8#
Murphy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Barkley misses with a body kick.
Kaven Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barkley. Barkley obviously looking to wear him down.
Barkley misses with the body kick
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Murphy moves into range and clinches up with Barkley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Barkley controls the action.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barkley misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley takes an elbow to the temple.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barkley jumps guard but Murphy stands there with Barkley around his waist. Barkley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T9#
Murphy taking a breather.
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barkley blocks it with crossed arms.
Murphy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Murphy blocks the elbow strike.
Murphy lands a knee to the head.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barkley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barkley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Kaven Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murphy throws an elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaven Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murphy, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaven Murphy!
Kaven Murphy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TOF 113
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
A clash of legs there as Kilgore blocks the low kick.#KD#
Kilgore lands a big head kick that sends Murphy tumbling to the mat! Kilgore takes a step backwards and waves Murphy back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Murphy is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kaven Murphy has been cut.
Kaven Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Murphy crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jeremy Kilgore!
Our winner, Jeremy Kilgore, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TOF 109
Date: May 03, 2024

#R1##CL#
Corbin gets tackled into the cage by Murphy. Murphy maintains the clinch.
Corbin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murphy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Murphy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Corbin's defenses.
Corbin is working for takedown but Murphy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Murphy is leaning against Corbin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murphy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Corbin up against the cage.
Murphy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Corbin swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but Corbin blocks with his arms.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Corbin manages to break the clinch.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corbin was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.#T1#
Corbin scores with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Murphy there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corbin. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Corbin misses with a looping left.
Murphy is looking to counter the offense by Corbin and move into the clinch.#CL#
Murphy takes the fight into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Murphy has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Murphy lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Ulysses Corbin has been cut.
Murphy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Corbin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Murphy scores a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Corbin looking to stall.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but Corbin blocks with his arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Corbin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Murphy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Corbin can turn it around.
Murphy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kaven Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ulysses Corbin.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corbin backwards.
Murphy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Corbin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Murphy is defending well.
Murphy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Murphy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Murphy landing knees to the body.
Corbin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Corbin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corbin trying to control the position but instead, Murphy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Corbin into the cage.
Murphy is pushing Corbin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Corbin prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Corbin's defenses.
Murphy lands with a right to the head.
Corbin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murphy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice elbow from Murphy.
Corbin wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
Murphy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Murphy is struggling to control the position.
Corbin takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch on the inside from Corbin fails to land.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but Corbin blocks with his arms.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Corbin gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Corbin misses with a body punch.
Murphy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corbin is trying to break the clinch but Murphy has him pressed against the cage. #T5#
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corbin wants a takedown but no success here.
Murphy pushes off an throws an elbow but Corbin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Corbin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy landing knees to the head.
Corbin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Corbin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murphy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Corbin.
Corbin misses with some punches. #T6#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Murphy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Corbin throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Murphy gets through Corbin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy stalling. #BC2#
Corbin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Corbin looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Corbin throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Corbin keeps it at a distance.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corbin.
Corbin throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Murphy counters by clinching up.
Murphy lands a nice knee to the body. #T7#
Murphy pushes Corbin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Corbin.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corbin's elbow.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy scores a nice knee to the body.
Corbin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Murphy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corbin.
Murphy lands a nice elbow.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Corbin controls his hands.
Murphy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Corbin looks winded!
Murphy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Corbin up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Murphy obliges.#T8#
Corbin being controlled against the cage.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Corbin is defending well for now.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but Corbin blocks it.
Corbin wants a takedown.
Corbin is trying to break the clinch but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Corbin avoids the damage to the body.
Murphy pushes off an throws an elbow but Corbin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murphy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy stalling. #T9#
Corbin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A knee to the head by Murphy.
Corbin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Corbin has Murphy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murphy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Murphy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Corbin or not.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Corbin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murphy prevents it.
Corbin wants to take the fight to the mat but Murphy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Corbin breaks the clinch.
Murphy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy throws the left hand but Corbin avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaven Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ulysses Corbin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corbin moves away.
Corbin throws a series of strikes that have Murphy backpedaling. #CL#
Murphy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A knee to the head by Murphy.
Murphy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Corbin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Corbin being controlled against the cage.
Murphy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy has Corbin pressed against the cage.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kaven Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Corbin stalling in the clinch but Murphy improves position. #T1#
Murphy prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Corbin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Corbin is breathing heavily.
Murphy has hold of Corbin's hands but Corbin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Murphy pushes Corbin off and gets back to his feet.
Murphy connects with the punch.#ROC#Corbin is rocked!
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corbin can do to turn this around?
Murphy lands a nice hook to Corbin's body. Corbin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Corbin is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Kaven Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Corbin seems to have recovered his senses.
Corbin avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Corbin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Corbin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Corbin circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Murphy connects with a body shot.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Corbin circles away.
Corbin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murphy throws a hook but Corbin blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Corbin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Corbin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Corbin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Corbin manages to avoid it.
Corbin misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy steps in with a hook that catches Corbin right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Murphy follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Corbin looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaven Murphy!
A less than humble Kaven Murphy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: TOF 95
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Murphy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Logan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy throws out a powerful jab.
Logan stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Logan keeps the fight on the outside.
Logan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murphy slips under a jab from Logan.
Logan misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL2#
Logan has Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Logan.
Logan tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Logan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Murphy has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Logan managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Logan misses with a body punch.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Logan avoids it.
Logan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Logan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Logan misses with a punch to the body.
Logan works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Logan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Logan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Logan lands with a short shot to the head.
Logan avoiding damage as Murphy throws knees to the body.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Logan.
Logan lands a shot to the body.
Murphy throws an elbow that misses.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Logan tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Logan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Logan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Logan struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Logan.
Logan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murphy.
Logan misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Logan.
Logan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Logan.
Logan is trying to pull guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Logan backwards.
Logan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow. #TD2#
Logan jumps guard.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Logan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Logan controlling the position.#SUB2#
Logan pushes a forearm under Murphy's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Murphy is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Theodore Logan!
Theodore Logan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sakura Style, into his post fight interview.

Event: TOF 84
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Mack lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murphy lands a slapping body shot.
Murphy tries to clinch but Mack is having none of it.
Mack seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Murphy has closed the distance and engaged Mack in a clinch.
Murphy misses with an elbow strike.
Murphy told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Mack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with a knee to the head.
Mack managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Murphy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Mack - that landed with a thud.
Mack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Murphy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mack's brow. #T1#
Mack blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mack blocking some punches.
Mack takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mack blocks an elbow strike from Murphy.
Murphy throws an elbow but it misses.
Murphy controlling the action here for a moment.
Murphy misses with a knee strike.
Murphy pushes off an throws an elbow but Mack leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murphy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mack's defenses. #T2#
Mack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mack misses with a body punch.
Murphy scores a nice knee to the body.
The referee calls for Murphy to work.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
Mack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mack's elbow.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Mack avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Murphy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mack working hard to break the clinch.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy throws an elbow that misses.
Murphy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Murphy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mack up against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mack has Murphy pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Murphy.
Murphy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Murphy continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Murphy stalls.
Murphy receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kaven Murphy.
Murphy throws a hook but Mack avoids it easily.
Murphy throws a hook but Mack blocks it.
Mack was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T5#
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Mack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mack appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Murphy moves into range and clinches up with Mack.
Mack definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mack.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Murphy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mack.
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mack blocks it with crossed arms.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Murphy.
Mack scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but Mack blocks with his arms. #T6#
Murphy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mack avoids it.
Murphy lands an elbow just above Mack 's eye.
Murphy is stalling here.
Murphy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mack takes a knee to the side of the body.
Murphy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Mack avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage. #T7#
Mack is trying to break the clinch but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mack being controlled against the cage.
Mack takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Trace Mack has been cut.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Mack avoids the damage to the body.
Mack is trying to break free.
A bit of stalling here from Murphy.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T8#
Murphy is stalling here.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy stalling the fight.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Mack uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
Murphy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T9#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kaven Murphy.#CL2#
Murphy moves into the clinch successfully.
Murphy pushes off an throws an elbow but Mack leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murphy misses with a knee strike.
Murphy avoiding damage.
Come on Murphy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting on Murphy's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Mack blocks an elbow strike from Murphy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Mack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Mack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaven Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trace Mack's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mack takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Mack takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Murphy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mack, pushing him back against the cage.
Murphy stalling.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mack avoids it.
Murphy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Murphy leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack is trying to break free.#T1#
Mack being controlled against the cage.
Murphy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kaven Murphy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mack avoiding damage as Murphy throws knees to the body.
Mack wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murphy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mack avoiding damage as Murphy throws knees to the body. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Murphy throws an elbow but misses.
Murphy stalls.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mack avoids it.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Mack.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Mack avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Murphy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but Mack blocks with his arms.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Murphy slows down the pace here.
Murphy with a knee to the head.
Mack looking to slow down the pace here.
Murphy cracks Mack with a nice body shot.
Mack blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murphy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Murphy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kaven Murphy.
Murphy tries to clinch but Mack moves out of range. #T4#
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Mack is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Murphy instigates a clinch.
Murphy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Murphy tries a body shot but Mack blocks it.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Mack.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murphy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Murphy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T5#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Murphy.
Mack'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.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Murphy lands an elbow just above Mack 's eye. #T6#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Murphy landing knees to the body.
Mack wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mack avoids it.
Murphy misses with an elbow over the top.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mack avoids it.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mack's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Murphy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T7#
Mack throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Mack avoiding damage as Murphy throws knees to the body.
Mack throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Mack avoids a wild elbow strike from Murphy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mack - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mack avoiding damage as Murphy throws knees to the body.
Murphy missing with knees to the body. #T8#
Murphy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mack up against the cage.
Mack takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Murphy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mack.
A short left from Murphy. #TD#
Mack ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mack no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Murphy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mack is trying to stand up here but Murphy is controlling him well. #T9#
Murphy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Murphy wants to stand up but Mack has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Mack looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mack is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Murphy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mack pushes Murphy off looking to stand but Murphy dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaven Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trace Mack's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mack throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy feints a counter leg kick.
Murphy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murphy takes a swing at Mack's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Mack tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy scores with a three punch combo!
A big right from Murphy misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murphy.
Murphy throws a hook but Mack avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Mack on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mack was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
As Murphy looks to move away, Mack throws a big counter combo but Murphy just gets out of the way.
Murphy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Murphy with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Murphy has closed the distance and engaged Mack in a clinch.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy landing knees to the body.
Mack is trying to maintain a safe position but Murphy gets an underhook and turns Mack into the cage.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mack avoids it.
Mack takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mack pressing his opponent against the cage.
Murphy pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2#
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mack has Murphy pressed against the cage.
Murphy stalls.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy working Mack over with knees to the body.#T3#
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mack digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murphy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murphy misses with an elbow over the top.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy lands a shot to the body.
Murphy content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T4#
Murphy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A hook to the body from Murphy. #BC#
Mack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mack slips under a jab from Murphy.
A little feinted left hand from Mack on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kaven Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murphy tries to clinch but Mack is having none of it.
It looked like Mack was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murphy.#T5#
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Mack pushes him off.
Mack takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mack swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Mack is looking to counter punch.
Murphy misses with a hook. Mack ducked under it nicely.
Murphy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Mack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy throws a low kick but Mack moves out of range easily.
Mack throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murphy tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Mack to counter with a crisp jab. #T6#
Mack throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mack tries to move into range but Murphy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mack stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murphy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Mack.
Mack sets himself, and Murphy steps forward looking for the clinch! Mack avoids it this time.
A punch lands to the side of Mack 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mack takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mack throws out the jab.
Mack throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily. #T7#
Mack blocks a jab.
Mack has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murphy finds it's way round the side to connect with Mack's head. #CL2#
Murphy moves into range and clinches up with Mack.
Trace Mack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Mack backwards.
Murphy lands a nice elbow.
Murphy controlling the action here for a moment.
Mack blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murphy. #T8#
Murphy is stalling here.
Murphy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Murphy stalling.
Murphy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mack's face. #CUT2#Trace Mack's cut is getting worse.
Murphy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Murphy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T9#
Mack prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy digs a right hand into Mack's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mack's gas tank.
Murphy taking a breather.
Murphy scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Murphy.
Mack avoids the elbow strike from Murphy, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Mack.
Murphy working Mack over with knees to the body.
Kaven Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murphy misses with a body punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaven Murphy!
Kaven Murphy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: TOF 75
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Marks lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Murphy connects with a right hand. Marks shakes it off.
Marks lands with a kick to the ribs.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Murphy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marks manages to avoid it.
Marks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marks explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Marks feints and then cracks Murphy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murphy down.
Marks lands with a nice body kick.
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!
Marks swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Marks swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marks looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Marks checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Marks moves out of range of the body kick from Murphy.
Marks lands a nice looking kick to the body. Murphy takes a step back to recover.
A head kick by Marks misses #CL#
and Murphy counters by moving into the clinch.
Marks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murphy has Marks pressed against the cage, preventing Marks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marks working hard to break the clinch.
Marks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marks wants to get back to striking at distance but Murphy won't allow it.
Our sources have told us that Murphy has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Murphy has Marks pressed against the cage, preventing Marks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
A short right from Marks on the inside.
Murphy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marks's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Jeremy Marks has been cut.
Murphy stalling against the cage.
Marks has had enough of the clinch but Murphy keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Marks scores with a shoulder strike.
Marks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murphy is pushing Marks up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Marks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marks stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marks missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Murphy rushes Marks and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marks working aggressively here.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marks tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Marks back against the cage. #T3#
Murphy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marks's efforts to push away.
Marks can't break the clinch.
Murphy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marks's efforts to push away.
Marks is trying to push Murphy away but Murphy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murphy works on Marks's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Marks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marks thuds his right hand into Murphy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marks thuds his shin into the meat of Murphy's side.
Marks throws a front kick that sends Murphy stumbling back into the cage.
Marks throws a leg kick that misses.
Marks throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Nice body kick there by Marks.
Marks moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Murphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Marks manages to break the clinch.
Marks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murphy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marks manages to circle out of the way.
Marks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murphy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marks counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Murphy as he connects with a hook.
Marks throws a right and a left that Murphy avoids nicely.
Marks throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Murphy counters by moving into the clinch.
Murphy throws an elbow that misses. #T5#
Good body shot from Murphy.
Murphy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Marks takes an elbow to the forehead.
Marks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marks blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Marks managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Marks is trying to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling him.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marks lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy with a knee to the head.
Marks managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Murphy landing knees to the head. #T6##BC2#
Marks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murphy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Marks with a hook.
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!
Marks throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy misses with a low kick as Marks jumps back.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Marks.
Murphy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Marks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murphy.
Marks misses with a head kick.
Jab, jab by Murphy - just one landing.
Marks throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marks counters with a one-two to the body.
Murphy misses with a straight right. #T7#
Murphy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marks. That one must have hurt.
Murphy scores with a jab.
Marks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murphy's sensitive parts.
Marks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Marks moves away and avoids it.
Marks scores with a jab.
Marks throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
Marks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
A short right from Murphy.
Marks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marks is trying to push Murphy away but Murphy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T8#
Murphy holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Marks manages to break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Murphy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marks throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marks tries to work over Murphy's front leg with a kick but Murphy checks it.
Marks swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Marks lands with a hook. Murphy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marks throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Murphy counters by moving into the clinch.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marks avoids it.
Marks fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T9#
Murphy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Marks takes a knee right on the jaw!
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murphy slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Marks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murphy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Marks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murphy throws a body punch but Marks moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Marks #CL#
and Murphy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Murphy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Murphy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marks.
Marks has had enough of the clinch but Murphy keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Marks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murphy works Marks's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jeremy Marks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Marks's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Marks's shoulder, as Marks tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy looks for the body kick but Marks saw that one coming.
Marks lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Marks defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murphy tries to clinch but Marks moves away
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks lands a jab to the nose.
Marks throws a chopping leg kick but Murphy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Murphy throws out a leg kick but Marks moves out of range and Murphy only half commits.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marks swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murphy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Marks with a nice cross.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Murphy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marks - the referee stops the clock and Murphy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marks. Murphy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Marks scores with a kick to the midsection.
Murphy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marks can pounce on him.
Marks lands a jab.
Murphy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murphy looks to land a body kick but Marks moved away.
Marks flicks out a counter leg kick but Murphy steps away.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marks.
The fighters circling - Marks throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy closes the distance but Marks moves to the side
and Marks makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Murphy really felt that one!
Jeremy Marks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marks lands with a cross.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marks counters with a nice kick to the body.
Marks lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Marks.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Marks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marks checks a low kick from Murphy.
Marks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marks misses with the combination.
Murphy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marks manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Marks lands a jab to the head.
Murphy throws the left hand but Marks avoids the punch easily.
Murphy slips under a jab from Marks.
Marks throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murphy.
Marks throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
Murphy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Marks is avoiding it.
Murphy tries to clinch but Marks is having none of it.
Marks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Murphy tries to clinch but Marks is having none of it. #T4##CL#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Murphy stalling against the cage.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marks blocks the elbow strike.
Marks letting Murphy take a breather here.
Murphy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Marks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Marks is trying to force a seperation but Murphy has the dominant position.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body. #T5#
Murphy lands a nice elbow.
Marks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy has Marks pressed against the cage, preventing Marks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murphy throws an elbow that misses.
Murphy is pushing Marks up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kaven Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Marks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marks loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.#CL#
Murphy moves into the clinch.#T6#
Marks managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Marks wants to get back to striking at distance but Murphy won't allow it.
Murphy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marks's face.
Marks swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marks goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Marks breaks from the clinch.
Marks tries to land a front kick but Murphy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marks throws a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Murphy tries to work over Marks's front leg with a kick but Marks checks it.
Marks 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.
Marks throws a leg kick #CL#
and Murphy moves into the clinch.#T7#
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marks is defending well for now.
Marks lands a shoulder strike.
Marks is trying to force a seperation but Murphy has the dominant position.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markss head.
Murphy throws an elbow that misses.
Marks wants to break free but Murphy has control.
Murphy stalling.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murphy lands an elbow just above Marks 's eye.
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marks blocks it with crossed arms.
Marks takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#That has opened up Jeremy Marks's cut even more.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but Marks blocks it. #T8#
Marks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Murphy stalling against the cage.
Murphy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Murphy throws an elbow but it misses.
Marks is trying to break free.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body. #T9#
Marks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Murphy throws an elbow but it misses.
Marks tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murphy keeps control of Marks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marks is looking to break free of the clinch but Murphy has double underhooks.
Marks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy slows down the pace here.
Marks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jeremy Marks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Marks's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Marks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A combination from Marks does no damage.
Murphy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Marks was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Marks circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Marks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Murphy blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks lands with a nice combination. Murphy backs away looking to recover.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Marks pushes him off.
Marks throws a leg kick but Murphy moved away.
Marks checks a leg kick.
Marks looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T1#
Murphy throws a leg kick
and Marks counters with a nice leg kick.
Murphy moves out of range as Marks throws a body kick.
Murphy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Murphy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marks moves away.
Murphy doesn't manage to clinch there - Marks circles away.
Marks shapes to counter with a head kick.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marks flicks out a counter leg kick but Murphy steps away.
Murphy tries to clinch but Marks is having none of it.
Marks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Marks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marks lands a jab to the nose.
Marks throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marks displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Marks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murphy.#T2#
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Murphy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marks moves away.
Murphy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murphy tries to clinch up.#CL#
Murphy clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Come on Murphy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Marks lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marks's defenses. #BC2#
Marks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murphy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Marks circles away.
Marks throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marks moves away.
Murphy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Murphy has Marks up against the cage in a clinch.
Marks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murphy or not.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Murphy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marks. #T4#
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Marks backwards.
Marks wants to get back to striking at distance but Murphy won't allow it.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Murphy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Marks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Marks.
Marks takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Murphy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marks is out of range and Murphy settles back down. #T5#
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Marks moves away and avoids it.
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marks.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick from Marks.
The fighters circling - Marks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marks doesn't seem bothered though.
Murphy moves out of range as Marks throws a body kick.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy tries to clinch but Marks is having none of it.
Murphy tries to clinch up.#T6#
Marks scores with a shot to the body.
Marks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murphy's head backwards.
Marks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marks explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Marks blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marks's corner calls for a 1-2. Marks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marks with the inside leg kick.
Murphy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#Murphy is rocked!
Marks is looking to slow Murphy down with leg kicks.
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.#T7#
Marks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marks blocks a jab.
Marks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Marks.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Marks manages to avoid it.
Marks staying out of range there.
Marks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marks.
A bone on bone clash there as Marks blocks the leg kick.
Marks lands a jab to Murphy's midsection.
Marks tries to land a leg kick but Murphy saw it coming and moves away.
Murphy moves out of range as Marks throws a body kick.
Murphy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marks to score with a decent uppercut.#T8#
Murphy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murphy there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Marks tries to circle away but Murphy has him pinned against the cage.
Marks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Murphy.
Murphy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murphy is pushing Marks up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Murphy seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#BC2#
Marks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD2#
Marks lands a big head kick that sends Murphy tumbling to the mat! Marks takes a step backwards and waves Murphy back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T9##CL#
Murphy darts in and clinches Marks up against the cage.#BC2#
Marks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murphy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murphy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murphy throws a low kick but Marks avoids it.
Murphy avoids a kick to the body.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Marks.#CL#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Kaven Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeremy Marks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Marks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marks 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: TOF 61
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Bronze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Bronze blocks the low kick.
Good leg kick by Murphy.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Bronze half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronze throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Bronze.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Bronze.
Murphy tries a quick counter leg kick but Bronze is wise to it.
Bronze misses with a body shot.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronze.
Bronze drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murphy sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to clinch up#TD#
and Bronze counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Murphy!
Murphy is not content to let Bronze control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murphy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Murphy is trying to control Bronze's posture but Bronze avoids it. #T1#
Murphy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bronze wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Murphy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bronze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murphy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bronze is controlling him well.
Bronze sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Murphy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bronze in side control lands a decent elbow.
Murphy controls the position for a moment.
Bronze scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Murphy to see if he's OK.
Murphy struggling a bit here.#T2#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bronze'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.
Murphy is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Murphy wants to control but Bronze postures up.
Bronze is chipping away with strikes.
Bronze works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Murphy is not content to let Bronze control the position. #T3#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bronze lands an elbow.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom here.
Bronze trying to control the position but Murphy is working away.
Bronze cracks Murphy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bronze scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Murphy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Murphy taking a bit of punishment here - Bronze scoring with strikes.
Murphy is not content to let Bronze control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy tries to buck Bronze off but Bronze is having none of it.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Bronze drags him back down.
Murphy struggling a bit here.
Murphy seems a little lost for a moment, as Bronze dominates the positioning.#T5#
Bronze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Murphy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murphy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bronze connects with a decent elbow.
Murphy is trying to get back to half guard.
Murphy is not content to let Bronze control the position.
Bronze is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Murphy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bronze lands a few punches from side control.#T6#
Murphy tries to bench press Bronze off him but Bronze keeps the position.
Bronze sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Murphy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy tries to buck Bronze off but Bronze is having none of it.
Bronze working away.
Murphy is looking to regain half guard here but Bronze keeps moving and retains side control.
Murphy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Murphy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Murphy tries to bench press Bronze off him but Bronze keeps the position. #T7#
Bronze wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.
Bronze taking a breather here.
Check out the look on Bronze's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Murphy taking a bit of punishment here - Bronze scoring with strikes.
Murphy taking a bit of punishment here - Bronze scoring with strikes.
Murphy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bronze lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bronze working the body and head with strikes.
Bronze working the ground and pound.#T8#
Murphy stops Bronze from passing to mount.
Murphy struggling a bit here.
Bronze cracks Murphy with a big right hand but Murphy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #SUB#
Bronze looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bronze working away.
Bronze is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bronze grinds an elbow into Murphy's temple. #T9#
Murphy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bronze working the ground and pound but Murphy is defending the strikes.
Bronze throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Murphy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Murphy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bronze lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronze working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grady Bronze 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#
Bronze looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bronze tries for a takedown but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy moves out of range as Bronze strikes.
Murphy takes a swing at Bronze's ribcage but misses.
A cross from Murphy lands.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Bronze was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murphy.
A swing and a miss from Bronze.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronze has his takedown stuffed
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grady Bronze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Bronze counters with a shoot takedown. Murphy fights it but they end up in guard.
Bronze is standing up over Murphy. Murphy looks to escape but Bronze dives into side control. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronze working the ground and pound. #T1#
Bronze working the body and head with strikes.
Murphy dodges the ground and pound from Bronze.
Bronze is working Murphy over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bronze landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Murphy is looking to reverse the position.
Bronze advances nicely into full mount.
Murphy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bronze is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Murphy is trying to escape the mount. #T2#
Bronze looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bronze unloading with bombs!
Murphy is in a horrible position here. Bronze smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #ROC#Murphy is rocked!
Murphy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Murphy is looking to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronze wants to pass to mount but Murphy is defending the position. #T3#
Bronze passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bronze tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Murphy is trying to stand.
Bronze landing strikes from the mount and Murphy is in trouble!
Bronze breaks from Murphy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Murphy is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Bronze tries to control but Murphy wriggling away.
Bronze landing strikes from the mount and Murphy is in trouble!
Murphy is still in real trouble! Can Bronze finish him?
Bronze prevents Murphy from getting the reversal.
Bronze working the ground and pound effectively.
A nice elbow there by Bronze.
Murphy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronze working Murphy over with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bronze looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Murphy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T5#
Bronze trying to control from half guard but Murphy is working away.
Bronze lands strikes from half guard.
Bronze is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.
Bronze scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard.
Bronze takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ground and pound from Bronze.
Bronze looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T6#
Bronze lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Murphy! More strikes land and this one is all over! Bronze jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grady Bronze!
Our winner, Grady Bronze, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TOF 54
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Halkias lands with a cross.
Murphy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murphy misses with a leg kick
enabling Halkias to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Halkias.
Halkias thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halkias moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Halkias moves into range and clinches up with Murphy.
Halkias lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Halkias.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy tries a body shot but Halkias blocks it.
Halkias works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murphy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Murphy lands an elbow just above Halkias 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Stavros Halkias has been cut.
Murphy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Halkias lands a right hand. #T1#
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Halkias lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Kaven Murphy has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Halkias fails to land.
Halkias misses with a punch to the body.
Halkias misses with some punches.
Murphy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short left from Halkias.
Halkias lands an elbow that stopped Murphy in his tracks for a moment.
Halkias throws a head punch that misses.
Halkias blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halkias.
Halkias can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Halkias blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Halkias fails to land.
A short left from Halkias.
Halkias swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Halkias blocks an elbow strike from Murphy.
Murphy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halkias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murphy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Halkias 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.
Halkias scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Halkias avoids a wild elbow strike from Murphy.
Halkias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halkias lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halkias is defending well for now.
Halkias lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Halkias prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Halkias avoids the elbow strike from Murphy, against the cage.
Halkias misses with a punch to the body.
Halkias digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Halkias. #T3#
Nice elbow from Halkias.
Halkias makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Halkias.
Halkias throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Halkias stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Halkias swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Halkias scores with a nice short uppercut.
Halkias gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Halkias.
Halkias blocks an elbow strike from Murphy.
Halkias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halkias's elbow.
Murphy lands with a right to the head.
Halkias lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy cracks Halkias with a nice body shot.
Halkias blocks an elbow strike from Murphy.
Still in the clinch, Halkias scores with a nice short uppercut.
Halkias scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#Murphy is rocked!
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
Halkias goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from Halkias.
Halkias misses with a body punch.
Halkias lands with a left to the head.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Halkias finish him?
Halkias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halkias managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halkias throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy. #T5#
Halkias tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #KD#
Halkias drops Murphy onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Murphy is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Halkias backwards.
Halkias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy blocks the elbow strike.
Halkias takes a shot to the head.
Halkias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halkias tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Halkias misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Halkias.
Halkias lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy pushes Halkias back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Halkias tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Halkias back against the cage.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Halkias misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy working aggressively here. #T6#
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy lands a shot to the body.
Halkias throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halkias is defending well for now.
Halkias blocks an elbow strike.
Murphy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Halkias tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Halkias tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Halkias looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Halkias tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Halkias avoids the elbow strike from Murphy, against the cage.
Halkias lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halkias.
Halkias avoids the elbow strike from Murphy, against the cage. #T7#
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Halkias blocking some punches.
Murphy pushes off an throws an elbow but Halkias leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Halkias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Halkias avoids the damage to the body.
Halkias lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Halkias wants to stall.
Halkias lands a left hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Murphy throws an elbow but misses.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Halkias.
Halkias lands a shot to the body.
Murphy looks winded!
Halkias can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Halkias has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy. #T8#
Murphy blocks the elbow strike.
Halkias lands a body shot.
Halkias creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Halkias lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halkias lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Halkias lands a body shot in the clinch.
Halkias lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murphy.
Halkias creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Halkias lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Halkias tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halkias tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Halkias gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Halkias lands an uppercut.#KD#
Halkias drops Murphy onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Murphy is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#T9#
Murphy blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Halkias.
Halkias swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halkias lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
A short right from Halkias.
Halkias struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Halkias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #KD#
Halkias lands a big left hand right to the temple and Murphy goes down!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Halkias is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Halkias is trying to control the action in half guard but Murphy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halkias controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stavros Halkias dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Murphy 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.
Halkias fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Halkias staying out of range there.
Halkias bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Halkias connects with a body shot that sends Murphy's belly button to the back.
Murphy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Halkias cracks Murphy with an open hand slap.
Halkias dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Halkias.
Murphy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Halkias is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halkias connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Halkias drops Murphy with a straight right hand, right on the button! Halkias follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stavros Halkias!
A less than humble Stavros Halkias misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: TOF 49
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Murphy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murphy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smiff shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murphy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smiff.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murphy sprawls well. Murphy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smiff gets slowly back to his feet.
Kaven Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javontonius Smiff.
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murphy sprawls well. Murphy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smiff gets slowly back to his feet.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smiff closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Murphy. That's going to slow Smiff down.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murphy sprawls well. Murphy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smiff gets slowly back to his feet.
Murphy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murphy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smiff. That did some damage!
Smiff misses with a leg kick.
Murphy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Murphy scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy lands with a shot to the body.
Smiff takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murphy.
Javontonius Smiff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smiff shoots for a takedown but Murphy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Murphy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Smiff fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Murphy scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smiff sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy tests Smiff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good leg kick by Murphy.
Smiff has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Murphy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Our sources have told us that Murphy has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
Smiff looks winded!
Murphy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Murphy with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Murphy - that landed with a thud.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
Murphy landing knees to the head. #ROC#Smiff is rocked!
Smiff takes a shot to the head.
Smiff is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Murphy throws a big uppercut that drops Smiff! More strikes from Murphy and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Smiff lies dazed against the cage as Murphy celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaven Murphy!

Event: TOF 40
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Murphy scores with a hook.
Murphy lands a leg kick that knocks Manfred off balance momentarily.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manfred.
Manfred half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Murphy clinches up against the cage.
Manfred can't get the takedown.
Murphy lands a left hand.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Manfred blocking some punches.
Murphy tries to work over Manfred's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manfred goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murphy prevents it.
Manfred avoiding damage as Murphy throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body.
Manfred is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Manfred. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Manfred controls the action.
Murphy lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Manfred is defending well for now.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Klaus Manfred has been cut.
Knees to the body from Murphy.
Murphy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Manfred drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manfred swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manfred drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murphy prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.#T2#
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manfred goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murphy prevents it.
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Murphy.
Murphy working Manfred over with knees to the body.
Manfred is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Murphy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy presses Manfred against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murphy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Murphy lands a damaging elbow.
Murphy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Murphy lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Murphy.
Manfred avoiding damage as Murphy throws knees to the body.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Manfred backwards. #T3#
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Manfred's defenses. #CUT2#Klaus Manfred's cut is getting worse.
Murphy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Manfred tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
A short left from Murphy.
Murphy digs a right hand into Manfred's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Manfred's gas tank.
Murphy lands an elbow just above Manfred 's eye.
Murphy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Murphy landing knees to the body.
Murphy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Manfred or not.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murphy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Manfred takes an elbow to the forehead.
Murphy lands a body shot.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
Murphy landing knees to the head. #CUT2#Klaus Manfred's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A short right from Murphy.
Manfred takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Murphy obliges.
Manfred has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Manfred's head. #CUT2#Jeez, Klaus Manfred's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nice elbow from Murphy.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Klaus Manfred's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kaven Murphy!

Event: TOF 33
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Soderberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Soderberg misses with a hook
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Soderberg ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soderberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soderberg throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Murphy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Soderberg throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Soderberg lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Murphy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Soderberg misses with a body punch.
Soderberg takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy. #CUT#It looks like Stefan Soderberg has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Soderberg in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Soderberg looks winded!
Soderberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soderberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees to the body from Murphy.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Soderberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Soderberg takes an elbow to the forehead.
Soderberg has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soderberg.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Murphy obliges.
Soderberg takes a knee to the side of the body.
Murphy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
Murphy lands a nice knee to the body.
Murphy tries to work over Soderberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Soderberg backwards.
Murphy lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Murphy.
Our sources have told us that Murphy has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soderberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murphy.
Murphy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Soderberg lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Murphy pushes Soderberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Soderberg tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy digs a right hand into Soderberg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Soderberg's gas tank.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murphy.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murphy working Soderberg over with knees to the body.
Murphy lands a good knee to the midsection. Soderberg won't want to take too many of those.
Murphy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Murphy.
A knee to the head by Murphy. #CUT#That has opened up Stefan Soderberg's cut even more.
Soderberg is trying to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling him.
Soderberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from Murphy.
Murphy tries a body shot but Soderberg blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soderberg.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Soderberg fails to land. #T3#
Murphy landing knees to the body.
Murphy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Soderberg.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Soderberg controls his hands.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Soderberg can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Soderberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soderberg misses with the head strike.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soderberg is trying to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling him.
Murphy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Soderberg as the two fighters clinch.
Murphy lands a damaging elbow.
A short left from Murphy.
Murphy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murphy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soderberg takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#The cut above Stefan Soderberg's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
Soderberg blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy lands a knee to the body.
Murphy crunches a lovely knee into Soderberg's ribcage.
Murphy working Soderberg over with knees to the body.
Murphy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Murphy lands an elbow inside that Soderberg shrugs off. #ROC#Soderberg is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy lands a nice knee to the body.
Murphy lands a big knee! That's hurt Soderberg! Oh, he's all over the place! Murphy lands another knee that sends Soderberg to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaven Murphy!

Event: TOF 30
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and pushes Silvennoinen back into the cage.
Silvennoinen pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy pushes Silvennoinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Silvennoinen controls the action.
Silvennoinen gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Silvennoinen avoids a wild elbow strike from Murphy.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silvennoinen lands with a right to the head.
Murphy tries to work over Silvennoinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silvennoinen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Silvennoinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murphy or not.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silvennoinen is defending well for now.
Silvennoinen presses Murphy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silvennoinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silvennoinen is defending well for now.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silvennoinen cracks Murphy with a nice body shot.
Silvennoinen lands with a light punch inside.
Silvennoinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silvennoinen blocking some punches.
Silvennoinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Silvennoinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Murphy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silvennoinen's face.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Silvennoinen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silvennoinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silvennoinen scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silvennoinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Silvennoinen avoiding damage as Murphy throws knees to the body.
Silvennoinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silvennoinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Silvennoinen.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Silvennoinen misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Murphy looking to throw knees to the head but Silvennoinen is blocking nicely.
Silvennoinen has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Silvennoinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silvennoinen avoids it.
Silvennoinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silvennoinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silvennoinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silvennoinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Murphy is rocked!
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Silvennoinen backwards.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Silvennoinen finish him?#BC#
Silvennoinen breaks the clinch.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice uppercut there from Silvennoinen.#T4#
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silvennoinen punishes Murphy's body with a nice straight punch.
Silvennoinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murphy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murphy throws a leg kick #CL#
and Silvennoinen moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Silvennoinen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Silvennoinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Silvennoinen.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silvennoinen's elbow.
Silvennoinen takes a shot to the head.
Silvennoinen avoiding damage as Murphy throws knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Silvennoinen.
A short uppercut from Silvennoinen. #T5#
Silvennoinen is working Murphy over against the cage.
Murphy looks winded!
Silvennoinen lands an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Silvennoinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silvennoinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy scores a nice knee to the body.
Silvennoinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silvennoinen prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy lands an elbow inside that Silvennoinen shrugs off.
Murphy tries to work over Silvennoinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silvennoinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Silvennoinen controls the action.
Silvennoinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silvennoinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Silvennoinen throws a head punch that misses. #T6#
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Silvennoinen avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Silvennoinen - that landed with a thud.
Silvennoinen tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silvennoinen blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Silvennoinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silvennoinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silvennoinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silvennoinen's elbow.
Silvennoinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silvennoinen lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Silvennoinen avoids the damage to the body.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T7#
Silvennoinen misses with a punch to the body.
Silvennoinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Silvennoinen.
Murphy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silvennoinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silvennoinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Still in the clinch, Silvennoinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silvennoinen is working Murphy over against the cage.
Silvennoinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silvennoinen is working Murphy over against the cage.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silvennoinen prevents a body shot from Murphy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silvennoinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silvennoinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands. #T8##BC#
Silvennoinen breaks the clinch.
Silvennoinen fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Murphy to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Murphy looks to clinch but Silvennoinen throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Murphy taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lottovoittaja Silvennoinen!

Event: TOF 25
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Jab, jab by Thorn - just one landing.
Thorn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thorn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thorn throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Thorn misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Murphy counters by clinching up.
Murphy told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Murphy lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Lance Thorn has been cut.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy lands an elbow inside that Thorn shrugs off.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy tries a body shot but Thorn blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Thorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thorn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thorn is looking to control Murphy's arms but Murphy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thorn has his back to the cage. #T1#
Murphy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murphy lands a damaging elbow.
Thorn blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Murphy on the inside. #CUT2#Lance Thorn's cut is getting worse.
Thorn blocking some punches.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thorns head.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Thorn avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Thorn is trying to break free.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Murphy. #T2#
Murphy pushes Thorn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thorn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murphy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorn controls his hands.
Murphy lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Murphy.
A short left from Murphy. #CUT2#Lance Thorn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3#
Murphy works on Thorn's body with a couple of short punches.
Murphy lands a nice elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
Thorn prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Thorn blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy lands an elbow that stopped Thorn in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#Jeez, Lance Thorn's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lance Thorn's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kaven Murphy!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2023

#R1#
Prospect bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Prospect moves out of range easily.
Murphy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murphy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Prospect keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Prospect.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Prospect manages to avoid it.
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
and Prospect counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Prospect is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Prospect counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murphy lands a jab to the head.
Prospect misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Prospect misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Kaven Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Prospect throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Prospect.
Prospect misses with a looping left.
Prospect moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.
Prospect is looking to slow Murphy down with leg kicks.
Prospect jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot by Prospect.
Prospect tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prospect throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Murphy.
Murphy motions for Prospect to come forward. Murphy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Prospect wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Prospect's shoulder, as Prospect tries to avoid the shot.
Prospect misses with a left hand #CL#
and Murphy counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from Prospect fails to land.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Murphy lands a body punch.
Prospect fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prospect misses with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Prospect blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy pushes off an throws an elbow but Prospect leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murphy gets through Prospect's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murphy tries a body shot but Prospect blocks it.
Prospect looking to throw knees to the head but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Prospect misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prospect throws a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Murphy lands a body punch.
Prospect looks winded!
Murphy is leaning against Prospect and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Prospect misses with some punches.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Prospect's ribcage. Prospect let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
Murphy throws an elbow that misses.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Prospect's ribcage. Prospect let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prospect.
Murphy is working Prospect over against the cage.
Prospect avoids a wild elbow strike from Murphy.
Murphy digs a right hand into Prospect's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Prospect's gas tank.
Murphy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Murphy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy lands a shot to the body.
Murphy pushes Prospect back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy lands a right hand. #ROC#Prospect is rocked!
Clinched against the cage, Murphy lands a big elbow that drops Prospect! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Prospect is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaven Murphy!

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