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Event:
Madness Clown Chaos 14
Date: Dec 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Sliva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sliva moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sliva blocks a head kick by Murphy.
#CL2#
Sliva moves into range and clinches up with Murphy.
Sliva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sliva lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is trying to drag Sliva to the mat but Sliva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Murphy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murphy takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1#
Murphy avoids a wild elbow strike from Sliva.
Sliva lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Tommy Murphy has been cut.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Sliva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sliva avoids it.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Sliva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sliva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sliva connects with a leg kick. Murphy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sliva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sliva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Sliva has managed to clinch.
#T2##BC2#
Sliva manages to break the clinch.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Sliva.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sliva. Murphy shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sliva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sliva sprawls well. Sliva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sliva stuffs the takedown attempt from Murphy. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Sliva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sliva is looking to land body kicks.
Luka Sliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sliva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL2#
Sliva clinches up against the cage.
Murphy misses with a knee strike.
Sliva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sliva lands an elbow inside that Murphy shrugs off. #T4#
Murphy throws an elbow that misses.
Sliva avoiding damage as Murphy throws knees to the body.
Sliva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Sliva breaks from the clinch.
Sliva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sliva has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Murphy is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Sliva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the cage.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Sliva avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy jumps guard but Sliva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sliva misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sliva.
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sliva blocks it with crossed arms.
Sliva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murphy's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Sliva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Murphy'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#
Sliva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sliva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murphy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sliva.
Sliva stuffs the takedown.
Murphy moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSliva.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sliva.
Sliva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Murphy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to pass to full mount but Sliva defends it.
Sliva is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Sliva has his hands clasped together around Murphy's back. He's all about the action.
Sliva is looking for a sweep. Murphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Murphy seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Sliva is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tommy Murphy!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tommy Murphy thanked VanDam Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Madness Insanity 11
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Karaage fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Murphy sprawls well initially but Karaage persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Murphy is refusing to be controlled, as Karaage sits in half guard.
Karaage not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Murphy keeping control of the position.
Murphy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murphy.
Karaage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murphy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karaage preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karaage looking to sit in guard and control but Murphy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Murphy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murphy wanted to stand there but Karaage had control of the position. #SUB#
Murphy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Murphy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB#
Murphy drops back looking for a leg! Karaage is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Karaage manages to kick Murphy off! Murphy jumps back into Karaage's guard.
Murphy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Murphy scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karaage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murphy is one step ahead there.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Karaage is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Murphy drops back looking for a leg! Karaage is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Karaage manages to kick Murphy off! Murphy jumps back into Karaage's guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Murphy content to stall in guard here.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Karaage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Karaage manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murphy is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Murphy content to stall in guard here. #SU#
Murphy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Karaage, up you get! #T3##TD#
Murphy dives in and scores a takedown into Karaage's guard.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Karaage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy stays in close to Karaage's body and controls the position.
Murphy postures up.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Karaage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Karaage looking to control but Murphy passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Murphy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Murphy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Murphy maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Karaage could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Murphy has cracked it and Karaage is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Murphy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Murphy!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tommy Murphy made sure he mentioned VanDam Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Madness Insanity 7
Date: Oct 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Maxwell jabs Murphy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maxwell misses with an uppercut.
Murphy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maxwell.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murphy.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maxwell throws out the jab.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maxwell misses the jab.
Maxwell throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Murphy is looking to counter with head kicks.
Maxwell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Murphy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Maxwell loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maxwell avoids it really well and circles away.
Maxwell scores with a jab. Murphy acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maxwell.
George Maxwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
George Maxwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy shoots in and drives through. Maxwell sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maxwell thows a left - swing and a miss!
It appears Murphy was looking to counter with a kick there.
Maxwell throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maxwell throws out the jab.
Maxwell throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.#T2#
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maxwell throws out the jab.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murphy has his takedown stuffed
and Maxwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maxwell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maxwell tries to avoid it but Murphy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maxwell to the ground. Maxwell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maxwell throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Maxwell throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Murphy counters with a single leg into guard. Maxwell didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maxwell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Maxwell keeps moving. #T3#
Maxwell wants to sweep but no luck.
Murphy is in close to Maxwell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maxwell looking for a sweep. Not yet Maxwell, not yet.
Murphy lands a couple of elbows.
Maxwell is trying to control the position but Murphy postures up.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Maxwell keeps moving.
Maxwell wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maxwell wants to improve his position but instead Murphy has moved into half guard.
Maxwell is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Murphy wants to take a breather but Maxwell is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maxwell trying to control from the bottom.
#SU#
Murphy stands up and beckons Maxwell to join him on the feet.
The fighters circling - Maxwell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maxwell clobbers Murphy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maxwell misses with a straight right.
Maxwell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murphy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good standup being displayed there by Maxwell as he connects with a hook.
Maxwell throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Maxwell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Maxwell 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.
Maxwell misses with a straight right.
Murphy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maxwell throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maxwell won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Murphy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Murphy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maxwell can't do much from the bottom here.
Murphy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Maxwell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Murphy is trying to get an arm triangle but Maxwell is defending well.
Maxwell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murphy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Murphy content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Maxwell wants to control but Murphy postures up.#SUB#
Murphy is trying to get an arm triangle but Maxwell is defending well.
Maxwell managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Murphy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maxwell can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Murphy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maxwell tries to buck Murphy off but Murphy is having none of it.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Murphy tries for a kimura but Maxwell is defending well.
Maxwell tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Murphy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Murphy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Maxwell keeps Murphy under control for a moment.
Murphy scores with punches from side control.
Maxwell is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Murphy is trying to get an arm triangle but Maxwell is defending well.
Murphy advances to mount. #T4#
Maxwell tries to hold on but Murphy postures up.
Murphy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Murphy looking to control but Maxwell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Murphy.#SUB#
Murphy moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Maxwell has worked his arm free - good work by Maxwell!
Maxwell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Murphy dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Maxwell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy slips a jab from Maxwell.
Murphy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maxwell counters with a stiff right hand.
Maxwell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
George Maxwell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maxwell connects with a single shot there.
Maxwell misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maxwell 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murphy is defended easily by Maxwell.#T1#
A slow jab from Maxwell misses its intended target.
Good shot there by Maxwell.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Maxwell circles away easily
enabling Maxwell to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy with a poor takedown
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maxwell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maxwell with a jab.
Maxwell throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy. #T2#
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maxwell.
Maxwell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murphy's head backwards.
Maxwell throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maxwell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maxwell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murphy misses with a takedown
and Maxwell counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maxwell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maxwell lands a glancing blow to the side of Murphy's head.
Maxwell misses the jab.#T3#
Murphy drops his hands momentarily and Maxwell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maxwell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murphy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maxwell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murphy moves out of range as Maxwell strikes.
Maxwell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murphy's hands.
Murphy shoots and misses
and Maxwell counters with a straight right hand.
Maxwell lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murphy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T4#
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
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 moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maxwell sprawls and moves away.
Murphy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maxwell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maxwell lands a really nice looking cross but Murphy seems unphased.
Maxwell misses the jab.
Murphy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Maxwell misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Maxwell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maxwell 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Maxwell!
After winning the bout, George Maxwell 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:
Madness Clown Chaos 3
Date: Sep 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Baba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Baba has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Kegerator - 550$ in the buildup to the fight.
Baba jabs Murphy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baba scores with a nice strike.
A jab lands there for Baba.
Baba lands a body shot.
Baba blocks a head kick by Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy with the counter takedown but Baba avoids it easily.
Baba scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Baba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baba misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Murphy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right from Baba on the inside.
Baba effectively controlling the action here.
Murphy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baba lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murphy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baba circles away.
It looked like Baba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Murphy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Baba holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Murphy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Baba is adopting a defensive guard.
Murphy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Murphy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murphy throwing strikes from guard but Baba blocks nicely. #T3#
Murphy advances position into side control!
Baba on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baba tries to get out of the position.
Baba takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Murphy controls the position.#SUB2#
Murphy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Murphy trying to control the action but Baba is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Murphy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4##SUB2#
Murphy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Murphy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Murphy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Baba dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Baba throws a shot to the body.
Murphy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Baba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murphy has time to react.
Baba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murphy on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba throws a big shot that misses.
Baba leaves Murphy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Baba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?#T1#
Baba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Baba.
Murphy misses with a takedown
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baba swivels and escapes.
Dennis Baba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Murphy.
Baba lands with a hook. Murphy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baba misses with a series of wild punches.
Murphy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Baba just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Baba defends it well.
Baba punishes Murphy's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Baba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Baba.
Baba scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Baba lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Baba.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baba throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murphy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Baba throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Murphy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baba.
Murphy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Baba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#
Murphy is rocked!
and Baba counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Murphy! He's just covering up as Baba starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Baba!
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Event:
Madness: Fight Night 3
Date: Aug 14, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Murphy gets tackled into the cage by Halidjic. Halidjic maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Murphy gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Murphy passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Murphy in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Halidjic tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Murphy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Murphy!
Tommy Murphy gave a mention to VanDam Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
DArtalignon drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
DArtalignon is trying to break free.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as DArtalignon controls his hands.
#BC#
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
DArtalignon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Murphy is trying to defend but DArtalignon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Murphy has hold of DArtalignon's hands but DArtalignon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
DArtalignon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Murphy moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murphy is pulling down on DArtalignon's head. It's preventing any offense from DArtalignon, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DArtalignon trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
DArtalignon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Murphy is controlling DArtalignon's posture.#SUB#
Murphy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
DArtalignon trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Murphy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
DArtalignon trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy wants to stand but DArtalignon is controlling the position.
Murphy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Murphy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD2#
Murphy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows DArtalignon to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Murphy looking for a guillotine here but DArtalignon defends easily.
DArtalignon preventing the sweep.
DArtalignon trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom. #T4#
Murphy wants to sweep here but DArtalignon controlling him for the moment.
DArtalignon tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Murphy has DArtalignon pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Murphy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Murphy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Murphy tries to get out of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy wants to sweep here but DArtalignon controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jai DArtalignon will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
DArtalignon moves into range and clinches up with Murphy.#BC#
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
DArtalignon drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Murphy is looking for a triangle but DArtalignon pushes his legs off easily.
DArtalignon stopping the sweep attempt from Murphy.
DArtalignon wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DArtalignon being controlled here momentarily.
DArtalignon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Murphy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DArtalignon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
DArtalignon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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.#CL2#
DArtalignon closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Murphy looking to throw knees to the head but DArtalignon is blocking nicely.
Our sources have told us that Murphy has been working on his elbows in the gym.#BC#
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Murphy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. DArtalignon is trying to defend but Murphy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
DArtalignon won't allow Murphy to pass to mount.
DArtalignon wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Murphy is working for a kimura but DArtalignon is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Murphy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DArtalignon has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Murphy is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Still in half guard, Murphy seems content to control.
Murphy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
DArtalignon wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Murphy is looking for a kimura but DArtalignon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Murphy to get the leverage.
Murphy controlling the action here.
DArtalignon tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Murphy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DArtalignon has managed to free his arm - good work.
DArtalignon is looking for a sweep. Murphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tommy Murphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murphy is keen to just control but DArtalignon is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Murphy is looking for a kimura but DArtalignon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Murphy to get the leverage.
Murphy is pressing down on DArtalignon's thigh, looking to free his foot. DArtalignon is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Murphy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Murphy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DArtalignon defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Murphy dominated that second round.
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##TD2#
DArtalignon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Murphy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Murphy pushes DArtalignon off and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
DArtalignon darts in and clinches Murphy up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DArtalignon working hard to break the clinch.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but DArtalignon avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
DArtalignon breaks the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
DArtalignon rushes Murphy and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy throws a right hand that DArtalignon ducks under and follows up with a left that DArtalignon also avoids with ease.
Jai DArtalignon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
DArtalignon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
DArtalignon 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.
DArtalignon trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
DArtalignon looking to control but instead Murphy has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Murphy works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murphy is on top in guard.
#REVR#
DArtalignon wants to sweep but no luck.
DArtalignon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but DArtalignon is keeping the position.
Murphy is stalling in the full guard.
Murphy trying to control but DArtalignon is working from the bottom.
Murphy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because DArtalignon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Murphy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DArtalignon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Murphy wants to stand but DArtalignon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
DArtalignon working a defensive guard here.
Murphy controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Murphy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and DArtalignon dives on top into guard.#REVB#
DArtalignon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Murphy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DArtalignon manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Murphy looking to sit in guard and control but DArtalignon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
DArtalignon postures up in Murphy's guard and throws a big left but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DArtalignon manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tommy Murphy.
I think Murphy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Murphy!
Tommy 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Ledin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Murphy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ledin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB#
Murphy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murphy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Murphy looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ledin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murphy is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ledin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murphy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Murphy won't allow Ledin to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ledin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ledin is keeping the position for now.
Ledin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB2#
Ledin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Ledin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murphy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Ledin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Ledin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ledin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murphy is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ledin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Ledin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ledin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Murphy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ledin's head.
Murphy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Murphy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ledin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ledin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ledin! #REVB#
Murphy tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Ledin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murphy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ledin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Murphy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Murphy tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Ledin has hold of Murphy's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Murphy tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ledin cranks the arm and Murphy screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Murphy, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Per Ledin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Murphy throws a lazy body kick
and Godwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Murphy.
Godwin bucks up and tries to throw Murphy off but instead Murphy has got his back!
Murphy lands shots from the back. #SUB#
Murphy is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Godwin with him. Godwin is trying to defend but Murphy has an arm under the chin now! Godwin grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tommy Murphy!
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