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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Madness Clown Chaos 11
Date: Nov 10, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Karaage has closed the distance and engaged Murphy in a clinch.
#TD#
Murphy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Murphy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Murphy trying to strike off his back.
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck.
Karaage passes Murphy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Murphy trying to control here.
Karaage is pressing down on Murphy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murphy is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy trying to control but Karaage postures up.
Murphy is trying is best to control the position here. #T1##SUB2#
Karaage is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murphy defends it well.
Murphy is in trouble now - Karaage has advanced to mount!
Murphy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Karaage on the ground.
Murphy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karaage has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Murphy's face.
Murphy tries to lock up and control but Karaage gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Murphy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Karaage lands a nice shot to the head. #T2#
Karaage wants to take his opponent's back but Murphy doesn't allow it.
Karaage thowing shots but they're missing.
Karaage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karaage lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Karaage throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Murphy tries to lock up and control but Karaage gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Karaage prevents Murphy from getting the reversal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karaage thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Murphy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3#
Murphy gets back to full guard.
Karaage pushing down on Murphy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Karaage looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Karaage is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Murphy!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Karaage goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Murphy is on top in guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Karaage is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well.
Karaage keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Murphy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Karaage is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy works over Karaage with some ground and pound from guard.
Murphy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Karaage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murphy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Karaage's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blue Karaage dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Murphy pushes Karaage up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Karaage works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Karaage wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
Murphy throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Murphy trying to control the position.
Murphy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Karaage is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy seems keen to control Karaage's posture.
Karaage slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Karaage in the domination position with Murphy hanging on.
Murphy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Murphy is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Karaage is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murphy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Karaage fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murphy is trying to control Karaage's posture but Karaage avoids it.
Murphy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Karaage's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Murphy tries to get to full guard but Karaage has control of the leg.
Karaage passes the guard and advances to mount!
Murphy looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T3#
Karaage is trying to stick to Murphy's back but Murphy is turning into Karaage. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Karaage's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Murphy.
Karaage being controlled here, momentarily.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Karaage is keeping the position.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Karaage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy is really struggling to control Karaage but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Murphy throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Murphy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karaage is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Murphy wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Karaage's closed guard. He's half up but Karaage has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Karaage pivots and extends the arm, Murphy falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Karaage! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blue Karaage!
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Event:
Madness 17 Cobb vs Ruas
Date: Oct 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Murphy slips a jab and a cross from Burch.
Murphy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Burch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A right-left combo lands from Burch.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burch sprawls well. Burch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Murphy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Burch wants to get back to his feet but Murphy is dominant here and he's now got Burch's back!#T1##SUB2#
Murphy is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Burch is defending well though. Murphy let's go of the attempt for now.
I really don't envy Burch right now.
#SUB2#
Murphy tightening his grip on Burch, looking for the choke.
Burch trying to control the hands but Murphy won't let him.
Burch avoids the strikes from Murphy. #T2#
Burch trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Murphy looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Burch fending off the submission attempt from Murphy.
Burch tries to break free.
Murphy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Murphy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Burch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murphy on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
Murphy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Burch fending off the submission attempt from Murphy. #SUB2#
Murphy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Burch tries to break free.
Murphy throws a series of strikes and Burch wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here. #T4##SUB2#
Murphy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Burch is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Burch and Murphy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Murphy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burch, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Murphy is working Burch over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cathal Murphy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Burch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murphy.
Murphy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Burch tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy shoots for a takedown but Burch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bartlomiej Burch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cathal Murphy.
Burch swinging wildly here.
Murphy wants to counter with a clinch but Burch pushes him away.#T1#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burch as he avoids it easily.
Burch went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Murphy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Burch throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Murphy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Burch sneaks back into half guard.
Murphy controlling the action here.
Burch wants to get back to full guard.
Murphy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Burch wants to improve his position but Murphy is controlling well.
Burch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burch tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Murphy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Murphy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burch defending well though. #T3#
Murphy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Burch with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Murphy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Murphy seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Murphy works his way into full mount!
Murphy sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Cathal Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murphy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Burch looks a forlorn figure.
#SUB2#
Murphy looking for a guillotine from mount but Burch is having none of it. #T4##SUB2#
Murphy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Burch turns into him and now he's in Murphy's guard.
Murphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burch wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy looking to control.
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 Bartlomiej Burch will probably get the nod.
That's time! Burch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Burch works over Murphy's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice sprawl there from Burch as Murphy shoots in.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murphy dives in and grabs Burch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burch pushes down on Murphy's head and hops out.
Burch is looking to counter punch.
Murphy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bartlomiej Burch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cathal Murphy.
Murphy checks a low kick from Burch.
Murphy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Burch.
And Murphy tries to counter it with a takedown but Burch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burch seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Burch throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Burch has momentary wrist control but Murphy slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Murphy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Murphy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burch's head.
Burch is trying to control the position but Murphy postures up.
Burch is really struggling to control Murphy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Murphy passes Burch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burch trying to control but Murphy postures up.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Murphy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Burch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murphy. #SUB2#
Murphy seems to be looking for submissions.
Murphy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murphy prevents Burch from improving his position.#T3#
Burch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Murphy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Murphy is controlling the pace.
Burch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Murphy working Burch over with strikes. #SUB2#
Murphy maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Burch could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Murphy has cracked it and Burch is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Murphy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cathal Murphy!
An out of breath and clearly excited Cathal Murphy thanked VanDam Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 5
Date: Sep 11, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Murphy gets caught napping as Korchagin dives in and scores a takedown. Murphy manages to retain guard.
Korchagin tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy controlling the position.
Korchagin is looking to pass into half guard but Murphy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Murphy is in guard.#REVB#
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Korchagin is keeping the position for now.
Korchagin wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
Murphy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Murphy is in close to Korchagin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy stays in close to Korchagin's body and controls the position.
Korchagin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Korchagin is looking to advance position but Murphy won't allow it. #T1#
Murphy is looking to improve his position.
Korchagin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Murphy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Murphy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Korchagin won't allow Murphy to sweep him here.
Murphy is controlling Korchagin's posture.
Korchagin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Korchagin looking to pass the guard. #T2#
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.
Korchagin passes Murphy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Korchagin blocks the strikes from Murphy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murphy trying to control here.
Korchagin moves nicely into side control.
Murphy prevents Korchagin from moving into mount. #SUB#
Korchagin swings around for an armbar but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Korchagin's guard.#SUB2#
Murphy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Korchagin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Korchagin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Korchagin! #REVR##T3#
Murphy is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Korchagin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Murphy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Korchagin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Murphy's legs. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murphy tries to improve position but can't.
Korchagin advances to mount.
Korchagin fails to take his opponent's back.
Korchagin moves to take his opponent's back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy trying to get back to his feet but Korchagin is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavle Korchagin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Korchagin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Murphy to the ground. Korchagin is now in Murphy's guard.
Pavle Korchagin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Korchagin stands and throws Murphy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Murphy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Korchagin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Murphy trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Korchagin is looking for a kimura but Murphy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Korchagin to get the leverage.
Murphy is positioning himself well to prevent Korchagin advancing to mount.
Murphy is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Korchagin is looking for a kimura here.
Murphy wants to control but Korchagin is keeping busy.
Murphy striking from half guard on the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Murphy wants to sweep but Korchagin has passed to side control!
Murphy manages to get back to half guard.
Murphy trying to control but Korchagin postures up.
Korchagin moves into full mount! Murphy won't be happy about that!
Korchagin wants to take his opponent's back but instead Murphy manages to regain half guard.
Korchagin wants to free his trapped foot but Murphy is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Murphy is trying to maintain the position but Korchagin is very close to passing his half guard.
Murphy controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Korchagin trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Korchagin is working away from the top position though.
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Korchagin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murphy controlling the position well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Korchagin gets caught flat footed, as Murphy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Murphy postures up in Korchagin's guard and throws a big left but Korchagin blocks it.
Korchagin controls Murphy momentarily but Murphy frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy landing some decent shots from guard.
Korchagin wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Pavle Korchagin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Murphy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU2#
Murphy stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Korchagin gets caught flat footed, as Murphy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Murphy throws a big right hand that misses.
Korchagin looking to control.
Murphy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throws a big elbow that misses.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Korchagin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Korchagin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU2#
Korchagin is working an open guard so Murphy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Murphy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#TD#
Korchagin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Murphy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Korchagin has passed into side control.
#SUB#
Korchagin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Korchagin working away.
Murphy prevents Korchagin from moving into mount.
Murphy is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB#
Korchagin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murphy, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Korchagin 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 - Korchagin 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 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Pavle Korchagin!
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Event:
Madness Fight Night
Date: Jul 17, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Murphy shoots in and bounces Rexson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Murphy cracks Rexson with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Rexson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Murphy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rexson, up you get!
Rexson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rexson scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Rexson does no damage.
Murphy tries to counter with a takedown but Rexson is quick to defend against it.
Rexson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rexson looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well.
Murphy thinks about countering with a body kick.#TD#
Murphy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rexson was covering up waiting for the punch and Murphy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1##SUB#
Murphy drops back looking for a leg! Rexson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rexson manages to kick Murphy off! Murphy jumps back into Rexson's guard.
Murphy advances position into side control!
Murphy controls the position from side control.
Rexson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rexson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Murphy 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.#T2#
Murphy lands an elbow.
Murphy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Murphy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Murphy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Murphy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Murphy wants to control but Rexson is keeping him busy. #T3#
Rexson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Murphy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rexson tries to escape but Murphy is in control.
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rexson keeps working. #SUB#
Murphy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Check out the look on Murphy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murphy is putting a hurting on Rexson here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Murphy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rexson 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.
Murphy trying to control the action but Rexson is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rexson wants to get back to his feet but Murphy is dominant here and he's now got Rexson's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cathal Murphy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rexson swinging wildly here.
Murphy tries to counter with a takedown but Rexson is quick to defend against it.
Rexson tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rexson!
Rexson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rexson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Murphy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Murphy.
Rexson being controlled here, momentarily.
Murphy is working Rexson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SU#
Murphy stands up from Rexson's guard - Murphy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rexson connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1#
Rexson misses with a few strikes there.
Rexson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Miles Rexson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy dodges the punch combination from Rexson.
Rexson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rexson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rexson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rexson is breathing heavily.
Rexson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murphy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rexson.
#TD#
Murphy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rexson is trying to defend but Murphy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2##SUB#
Murphy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Murphy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rexson is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Murphy has taken his back.
#SUB#
Murphy is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rexson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Murphy is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rexson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3#
Murphy has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Rexson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Murphy's arms.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Murphy is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Rexson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#T4##SUB#
Murphy has got one arm under Rexson's chin. This could be trouble... Rexson trying to control the other hand but Murphy gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Rexson has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cathal Murphy!
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