PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mick Murphy (ranked 70 p4p, 11 weight class) and Bena Berr (ranked 1789 p4p, 266 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Mick Murphy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Murphy
vs
Berr

193 cm
23
182 lbs
14 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
186 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mick Murphy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bena Berr!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy misses with a hook. Berr ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murphy.
Berr throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Berr throws a leg kick but Murphy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Berr ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Berr blocks a jab.
Berr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A punch combination from Berr misses.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Berr slips the punch.
Berr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Berr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mick Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berr throws a push kick but Murphy slaps the foot to one side.
A jab lands there for Murphy.
Berr tries to land a body kick
and Murphy counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berr slips a jab from Murphy.
Murphy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Phoenix Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murphy cracks a nice hook into Berr's ribs.
Nice cross by Berr.
A chopping leg kick lands by Berr.
Berr misses the shot to the body.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Berr.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Berr feints a counter leg kick.
Berr misses the shot to the body.
Berr moves forwards but Murphy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Murphy scores with the left hand. Berr knows he should have avoided that one.
Berr looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berr throws the kick towards the body but Murphy avoids it.
Murphy cracks Berr with a good jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Berr cracks the inside of Murphy's front leg.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
and Berr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy misses with a hook. Berr ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Berr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Berr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murphy throws the left hand but Berr avoids the punch easily.
Berr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Berr.
Berr connects with a body shot.
Berr cracks Murphy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Berr misses the target.
Berr looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy checks a low kick from Berr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Berr.
Murphy throws the left hand but Berr avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Berr in his tracks.
Murphy walks into a stiff left hand from Berr.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Berr.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murphy.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Berr misses the target.
Berr connects with the punch.
Berr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Berr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy lands a right hook to the body.
Murphy throws a jab when Berr was well out of range.
Berr throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Murphy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Berr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Berr slips a straight right by Murphy.
Berr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Berr ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Berr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Berr.
Murphy checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Berr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mick Murphy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Murphy looks to throw the jab but Berr is out of range.
Berr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Berr moved out of range.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Berr.
Berr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murphy takes a swing at Berr's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Berr misses
and Murphy counters with a nice body shot.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Berr.
Mick Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Berr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Berr ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Berr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Berr lands with a good body shot.
Berr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Berr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Berr throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Berr throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Berr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Berr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
and Berr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Berr moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Berr! But no joy.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Berr has time to react.
Berr throws the kick towards the body but Murphy avoids it.
Berr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berr throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Berr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Berr manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berr walks into a stiff left hand from Murphy.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Berr throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy throws a lazy uppercut
and Berr counters with a body kick.
Murphy jabs at Berr's body.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murphy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Berr.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Berr tries a quick counter leg kick but Murphy is wise to it.
Berr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murphy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Berr.
Berr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Berr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Murphy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands with a good body shot.
Murphy swings for the body but Berr moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Berr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murphy checks a leg kick nicely.
Berr throws a front kick that sends Murphy stumbling back into the cage.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Berr.
Berr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murphy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Murphy.
Berr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Berr scores with a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berr misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berr slips a straight right by Murphy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Berr! But no joy.
Berr cracks Murphy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murphy slips a jab from Berr.
Murphy moves out of range as Berr throws a body kick.
Berr misses the jab.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy misses the jab.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Berr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Murphy looks to land a combination. Berr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Berr lands a jab.
Murphy cracks Berr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mick Murphy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Berr throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Berr pushes Murphy away with a front kick.
Murphy scores with a jab to the head.
Berr throws a push kick but Murphy slaps the foot to one side.
Berr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Murphy backing away here, and Berr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Murphy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Berr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Berr misses with a body shot
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Berr.
Berr lands a nice looking body kick.
Berr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Berr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Berr looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Berr swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berr was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berr slips under a jab.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Berr's head but Berr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Berr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Berr misses with a body shot
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Berr moved out of range.
Berr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Murphy scores with a body shot.
Berr throws a push kick but Murphy slaps the foot to one side.
Berr slips under a jab from Murphy.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Berr ducks down to avoid it.
Berr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murphy with a body shot.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Berr moves away and avoids it.
Berr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Berr throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Berr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berr was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Berr throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Berr moved out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Berr might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Murphy has got the better of the exchanges.
Berr swings for the body but Murphy moves 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!
Murphy misses with a body punch
and Berr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Berr throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Berr fakes the leg kick and cracks Murphy in the body.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Berr.
Berr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Berr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Berr. Murphy shrugs it off though.
Berr misses with a body kick.
Berr scores with a punch to the head.
Berr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murphy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berr misses with a wild body shot.
Berr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Berr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Berr.
Berr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Berr moved out of range.
Murphy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murphy lands with a straight right. Berr didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Murphy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Berr doesn't seem phased though.
Berr ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Berr moved out of range.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Berr lands a slapping body shot.
Murphy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Berr's hands.
Murphy lands a jab to the head.
Berr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Nice cross by Murphy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berr moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Berr loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Berr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Berr misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Berr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Berr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Berr uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Berr is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy clearly takes 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.

Berr slips a straight right by Murphy.
Berr throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Berr moved out of range nicely.
Murphy lands a two punch combo.
Berr defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.
Berr connects with a jab.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berr.
Berr walks into a left hand.
Berr misses with a wild body shot.
Berr slips a straight right by Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berr manages to avoid it.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Berr scores with a jab. Murphy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murphy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Berr.
Murphy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berr misses with a low kick.
Berr slips under a jab.
Berr throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Berr, right into the meat.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Berr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Berr misses with a hook to the body
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Berr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berr.
Berr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Berr follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Berr tries a quick counter leg kick but Murphy is wise to it.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berr.
Murphy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murphy connects with a single shot there.
Murphy misses with a hook. Berr ducked under it nicely.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Berr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Berr throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berr misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy lands with a cross.
Berr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Berr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murphy scores with a nice strike.
A low kick from Berr is predictable there
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Berr moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Murphy throws a jab when Berr was well out of range.
Berr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murphy blocks a leg kick.
Berr throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Berr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Berr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Berr moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Berr throws a push kick but Murphy slaps the foot to one side.
Good work by Murphy as he checks the leg kick.
Murphy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Berr's head backwards.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Berr moved out of range.
Murphy scores with a body shot.
A jab from Berr misses.
Murphy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Berr missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Berr misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Berr cracks Murphy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Berr misses the target.
Berr slips a jab from Murphy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berr. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Berr throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Berr throws out a leg kick but Murphy moves out of range and Berr only half commits.
Murphy misses with a body shot
and Berr counters with a left to the body.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Berr gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Murphy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Murphy throws a jab when Berr was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy had his way with Bena Berr in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Murphy misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Berr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Berr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Berr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Berr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Berr tries to work over Murphy's front leg with a kick but Murphy checks it.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Berr's shoulder, as Berr tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Berr throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Berr moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Berr misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Berr.
Murphy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Berr throws a low kick, looking for Murphy's leg but Murphy calmly moves out of range.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Berr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Berr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Berr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
It looked like Murphy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Berr.
Berr looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Berr misses with a kick to the body.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Berr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Berr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Berr misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Berr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
Murphy connects with a body shot.
Berr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bena Berr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Berr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Berr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Berr moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Murphy does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murphy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mick Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Berr.
Murphy lands a nice shot that snaps Berr's head back.
Murphy connects with the punch.
Berr throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berr can do to turn this around?
Berr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy takes a swing at Berr's ribcage but misses.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Berr moved out of range.
Murphy connects with a single shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berr wants to slow Murphy down by chopping away at his legs.
Berr looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Berr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Murphy.
Murphy sizes up Berr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.
Berr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Berr needs to keep his hands up - Murphy had a free shot at his head there.
Berr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Berr tries to land a leg kick but Murphy saw it coming and moves away.
Berr throws a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Murphy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Berr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Murphy's calf.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Murphy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Berr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Berr counters with a stiff right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.
Berr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murphy.
Berr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Murphy tests Berr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Berr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Berr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Berr saw that one coming.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Josh West scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Mick Murphy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.