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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 8
Date: Sep 20, 2017 |
#R1#
O Valhalla bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murphy's head backwards.
O Valhalla ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murphy throws a series of punches but O Valhalla avoids them all with ease.
O Valhalla throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Murphy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
O Valhalla tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and O Valhalla moves out of range easily.
O Valhalla lands the left hand.
Murphy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Valhalla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O Valhalla, as that shot connected.
Murphy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murphy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy lands a two punch combo.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Valhalla moves away.
Murphy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
O Valhalla chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murphy can pounce on him.
#T1#
A head kick misses from Murphy.
O Valhalla lands an overhand right.
Murphy tries to bum rush O Valhalla with a series of wild strikes but O Valhalla uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Valhalla with a nice cross.
Murphy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
O Valhalla paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
O Valhalla is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Murphy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A left lands for O Valhalla.
Jab, jab by O Valhalla - just one landing.
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!
Nice uppercut there from O Valhalla.
Donk. O Valhalla catches Murphy right on the button with a cross.
O Valhalla checks a leg kick nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Murphy.
Good shot there by O Valhalla.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Murphy throws a left and a right that both miss
and O Valhalla counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Murphy tries to score with a low kick but O Valhalla moves his leg out of the way.
Murphy tries to move into range but O Valhalla moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murphy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Murphy walks into a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Martin Murphy has been cut.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Valhalla.
O Valhalla scores with a jab.
O Valhalla throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
O Valhalla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murphy is looking to slow O Valhalla down with leg kicks.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
O Valhalla misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a left and a right that stings O Valhalla.
O Valhalla scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
O Valhalla cracks Murphy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A bone on bone clash there as O Valhalla blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hades O Valhalla will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Martin Murphy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
O Valhalla lunges at Murphy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murphy's hand.
A big right from O Valhalla misses.
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
O Valhalla throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
O Valhalla might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Murphy throws a hook but O Valhalla avoids it easily.
O Valhalla misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Murphy walks into a stiff left hand from O Valhalla.
Murphy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Valhalla.
Decent striking displayed by O Valhalla there.
O Valhalla avoids the head kick by Murphy.
O Valhalla throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Martin Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murphy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and O Valhalla counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Valhalla fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
O Valhalla throws out a powerful jab.
Murphy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
O Valhalla cracks Murphy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Murphy misses with a kick to the body.
#T1#
O Valhalla takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murphy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murphy throws a series of punches but O Valhalla moves out of range.
A nice side step and O Valhalla releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
O Valhalla scores with a shot to the body.
O Valhalla checks the leg kick.
O Valhalla dips to his left and cracks Murphy with an uppercut!
O Valhalla lands with an overhand left.
O Valhalla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
O Valhalla misses with a hook.
A jab from O Valhalla does it's job there.
Murphy lands a right hook to the body.
Murphy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. O Valhalla darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murphy misses with a jab, cross combination.
O Valhalla scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murphy doesn't seem bothered though.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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.#T2#
O Valhalla moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big right from O Valhalla misses.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and O Valhalla moves out of range easily.
O Valhalla throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
O Valhalla lands the left hand.
Murphy motions for O Valhalla to come forward. Murphy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
O Valhalla lunges at Murphy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murphy's hand.
Murphy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and O Valhalla is able to avoid easily.
Murphy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
O Valhalla scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one.
O Valhalla scores with a jab to the jaw.
O Valhalla lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murphy at a distance.
Murphy misses with a combination
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Valhalla avoids a punch combination nicely.
O Valhalla looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Valhalla lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hades O Valhalla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Martin Murphy's cut.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Murphy misses with a wild combination.
A big left from O Valhalla misses.
Murphy tries to move into range but O Valhalla moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
O Valhalla misses with a series of wild punches.
O Valhalla punishes Murphy's body with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from O Valhalla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Valhalla scores with a hook.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses
and O Valhalla counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from O Valhalla does it's job there.
O Valhalla tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
O Valhalla blocks a low kick nicely.
O Valhalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy throws a leg kick but O Valhalla sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Murphy throws out a powerful jab.
Murphy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on O Valhalla if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice straight punches there by O Valhalla. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of O Valhalla.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Valhalla scores with a hook.
O Valhalla loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Hades O Valhalla seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for O Valhalla.
Murphy throws a leg kick
letting O Valhalla counter with a right hand.
Murphy is looking to chop away at O Valhalla's legs.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Valhalla lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Valhalla changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
O Valhalla connects with a jab.
Nice body punch from O Valhalla. #T2#
O Valhalla misses the shot to the body.
O Valhalla scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O Valhalla connects with a right hand. Murphy shakes it off.
Murphy blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
O Valhalla throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy feints a jab promting O Valhalla to slip. Murphy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. O Valhalla slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Murphy tries to bum rush O Valhalla with a series of wild strikes but O Valhalla uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
O Valhalla scores with a jab to the head.
A lazy left from O Valhalla finds it's target.
Murphy walks into a straight right hand from O Valhalla.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Valhalla manages to avoid it.
O Valhalla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Valhalla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Martin Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Hades O Valhalla is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Murphy looks to land a body kick but O Valhalla moved away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hades O Valhalla comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well O Valhalla 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hades O Valhalla!
A less than humble Hades O Valhalla misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 3
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Power misses with a looping right.
Power lands a jab to Murphy's midsection.
Murphy tries to clinch but Power moves out of range.
Murphy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Power swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Power throws a right and a left that both miss.
Power sets himself, and Murphy steps forward looking for the clinch! Power avoids it this time.
Murphy looks for the body kick but Power saw that one coming.
Murphy tries to clinch
and Power counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Power is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Power scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Martin Murphy has been cut.#CL2#
Murphy clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Power on the inside.
Murphy is trying to push Power away but Power has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Power.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murphy is looking to control Power's arms but Power gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murphy has his back to the ropes.
Power lands a shot to the body.
Murphy working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Power creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Power on the inside.
Power misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Power.
A nice right hand lands inside from Power.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power digs a right hand into Murphy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murphy's gas tank. #T2#
Power blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy is trying to force a seperation but Power has the dominant position.
Power lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Power.
Power missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Power misses with the head strike.
Power is leaning against Murphy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Power lands a right hand.
Power works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Power lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power lands with a light punch inside.
Power blocks an uppercut.
Power lands a body shot.
Power lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Power.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geordie Power dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Murphy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Power lands with an uppercut that bounces Murphy off the ropes and back into range.
Power misses with an uppercut.
Power lands an overhand right.
Power keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murphy is looking to control Power's arms but Power gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murphy has his back to the ropes.
Power lands with a left to the head.
Murphy is trying to stall.
Power misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Power keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murphy's efforts to push away.
Power with a knee to the head.
Geordie Power has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Power lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Power blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Power.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Power has him pressed against the ropes.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
I was talking to Power's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy can't break the clinch.
Power is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Power lands a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Power misses with an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Power.
Power gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power presses Murphy against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Power.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Power lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
Power blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Power lands a hook to the side of the head.
Power lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murphy avoids a wild elbow strike from Power.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Power.
Power lands with a short shot to the head.
Power lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Martin Murphy's cut even more.
Power lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy tries to break free but Power pushes him back against the ropes.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Power with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Power lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Power lands a nice uppercut.
Power lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murphy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Power.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Power lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geordie Power dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Martin Murphy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Power pushes Murphy up against the ropes in a clinch.
Power lands with a right to the head.
Murphy taking a breather.
Power digs a right hand into Murphy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murphy's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Power.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Power.
Murphy takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Power.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Power makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Power.
Power throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
Power scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Power.
Power working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Power lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards. #ROC#
Murphy is rocked!
Power gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Power finish him?
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Power lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#CUT#
The cut above Martin Murphy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1#
Power throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot in the inside from Power.
Power lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Power works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Power.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Power creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Murphy crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Murphy face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Power takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Geordie Power!
After winning the bout, Geordie Power thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Dynasty 4
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Silver Jr misses with a right hand #CL#
and Murphy counters by moving into the clinch.
Murphy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silver Jr's efforts to push away.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silver Jr is keeping busy.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Silver Jr.
Murphy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Silver Jr manages to break the clinch.
Silver Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Silver Jr misses the target.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Silver Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Silver Jr throws a right and a left that Murphy avoids nicely.
Murphy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silver Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Murphy's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver Jr misses with an uppercut.
A head kick from Murphy lands but Silver Jr takes it in his stride.
Silver Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Murphy. #CL#
Murphy rushes Silver Jr and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T1##BC2#
Silver Jr breaks the clinch.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy walks into a straight right hand from Silver Jr.
Silver Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Thomas Silver Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver Jr scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Martin Murphy has been cut.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Silver Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silver Jr throws a low kick but Murphy moves out of range easily.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Silver Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murphy on the side of the head.
Silver Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a thumping low kick.
Murphy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murphy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Silver Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silver Jr misses with an uppercut
and Murphy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Silver Jr really felt that one!#T2#
Silver Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murphy wants to clinch.
Silver Jr misses with a looping right.
Murphy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Silver Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Murphy.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Silver Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Murphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
Silver Jr breaks the clinch.
Murphy cracks the inside of Silver Jr's front leg.
Silver Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Silver Jr throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thomas Silver Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Martin Murphy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Silver Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silver Jr, as that shot connected.
Silver Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silver Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
Murphy tries to counter by clinching up but Silver Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
Silver Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murphy walks into a straight right hand from Silver Jr.
Murphy blocks the body kick.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silver Jr.
Murphy walks into a jab.
Silver Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Silver Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Silver Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
Martin Murphy's cut is getting worse.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy tries to clinch up
and Silver Jr counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Silver Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murphy tries to clinch but Silver Jr moves out of range.
Silver Jr thuds his right hand into Murphy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Silver Jr throws a low kick, looking for Murphy's leg but Murphy calmly moves out of range.
Silver Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Murphy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Silver Jr has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Murphy tries to clinch
and Silver Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Silver Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Silver Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy. #CL#
Murphy has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch.
Martin Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Murphy has Silver Jr up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Silver Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Murphy moves into the clinch.#BC#
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Murphy tries to clinch but Silver Jr moves out of range.
Silver Jr dips to his left and cracks Murphy with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silver Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murphy tries to clinch but Silver Jr is having none of it.
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silver Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silver Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silver Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murphy momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Silver Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Martin Murphy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Murphy checks a low kick from Silver Jr.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Murphy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silver Jr counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
Martin Murphy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Silver Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Murphy walks into a straight right hand from Silver Jr.
Silver Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Silver Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy doesn't manage to clinch there - Silver Jr circles away.
Silver Jr throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Silver Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Silver Jr.
Murphy throws a counter high kick but Silver Jr was just alert enough to avoid it.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silver Jr throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Silver Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Silver Jr throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Silver Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silver Jr misses with an uppercut.
Murphy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silver Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Silver Jr keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Murphy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silver Jr working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Silver Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silver Jr throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Silver Jr.
Silver Jr cracks a nice hook into Murphy's ribs.#CL#
Murphy clinches up against the ropes.
Silver Jr takes a shot to the head.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Silver Jr. #T2#
Murphy is trying to stall.
Silver Jr is trying to break the clinch but Murphy has him pressed against the ropes.
Silver Jr tries to circle away but Murphy has him pinned against the ropes.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silver Jr backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy prevents Silver Jr from breaking the clinch.
Murphy trying to control the position but instead, Silver Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murphy into the ropes.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Silver Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Silver Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Silver Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silver Jr tries to break free but Murphy pushes him back against the ropes.
Thomas Silver Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Murphy lands a left hand.
#BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Silver Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas Silver Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silver Jr cracks Murphy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silver Jr tries to land a front kick but Murphy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Silver Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silver Jr 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Silver Jr!
Thomas Silver Jr really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
MacDonald scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
MacDonald wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy. #SUB#
MacDonald tries for a kimura but Murphy is defending well.
MacDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
MacDonald tries to move to mount but Murphy blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is trying to improve his position.
MacDonald throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Murphy can't do much from the bottom here.
MacDonald wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.
A control attempt from Murphy but he's now mounted!
MacDonald looking to control and managing it successfully.
Murphy blocking the ground and pound.
Murphy tries to reverse the position but MacDonald maintains control.#T2#
MacDonald tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacDonald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murphy is looking to escape.
MacDonald lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy is desperately trying to improve his position but MacDonald has a good base and remains in mount.
Murphy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
MacDonald trying to control but Murphy is having none of it. #T3#
Murphy wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by MacDonald.
Murphy throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
MacDonald lands with some strikes.
Murphy doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Murphy wants to control but MacDonald is having none of it.
Murphy is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Murphy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
MacDonald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murphy is looking to escape.
Murphy is looking to get to half guard.
Murphy tries to hold on but MacDonald postures up.
Murphy is trying to stand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacDonald thowing shots but they're missing.
MacDonald has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
MacDonald takes Murphy's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory MacDonald dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Murphy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL#
MacDonald instigates a clinch.
Murphy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacDonald's efforts to push away.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy wants to stall.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacDonald tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
MacDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy. #BC2#
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rory MacDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDonald lands the left hand.
Murphy tries to clinch but MacDonald moves out of range. #CL2#
Murphy gets a clinch.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards.
MacDonald is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
MacDonald tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murphy smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory MacDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacDonald looks for a takedown but Murphy sprawls well.#CL2#
Murphy has closed the distance and engaged MacDonald in a clinch.
Murphy pushes MacDonald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murphy lands a right hand.
Murphy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T2#
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy gets through MacDonald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacDonalds head.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Murphy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy stalling against the cage.
Murphy taking a breather. #T3#
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards.
Come on Murphy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MacDonald takes a shot to the head.
Murphy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning MacDonald up against the cage.#BC2#
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy tries to clinch there but MacDonald circles away.
#CL2#
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Come on Murphy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
MacDonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but MacDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy scores with a nice body kick.
MacDonald sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Murphy moves into range and clinches up with MacDonald.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Murphy.
Murphy gets through MacDonald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Murphy.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacDonald is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Martin Murphy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Murphy.
MacDonald takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and pushes MacDonald back into the cage.
Murphy stalling in the clinch but MacDonald improves position.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MacDonald changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murphy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
MacDonald looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murphy is fending him off so far but MacDonald persists. Nope, Murphy circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
MacDonald tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Murphy. #CL2#
Murphy clinches up with MacDonald and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards.
Murphy gets through MacDonald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy throws a head kick that MacDonald semi-blocks.
#CL2#
Murphy rushes MacDonald and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
MacDonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Murphy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Martin Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacDonald appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy wants to clinch.#CL2#
Murphy rushes MacDonald and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Murphy.
MacDonald takes a shot to the head.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of MacDonald's head.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
Murphy avoiding damage.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of MacDonald's head.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
MacDonald is rocked!#BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch.
Oh MacDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacDonald tries to counter with a takedown but Murphy is quick to defend against it.
MacDonald seems to have got his legs back now.
MacDonald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murphy.#CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4##CL2#
Murphy clinches up against the cage.
Murphy is leaning against MacDonald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murphy effectively controlling the action here.
MacDonald takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
MacDonald drops down looking for an ankle pick but Murphy pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory MacDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but MacDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy lands a front kick.#CL2#
Murphy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murphy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murphy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Murphy!
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