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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mick Murphy (ranked 239 p4p, 953 weight class) and Ivan Andrianov (ranked 33 p4p, 144 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mick Murphy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Andrianov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Andrianov misses
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrianov slips a straight right by Murphy.
A little jabbing left from Andrianov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andrianov tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Andrianov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrianov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Andrianov's ribcage. Andrianov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrianov blocking some punches.
Andrianov blocking some punches.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrianov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianov is trying to maintain a safe position but Murphy gets an underhook and turns Andrianov into the cage.
Andrianov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Murphy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Andrianov can turn it around.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andrianovs head.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianov is trying to stall.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy tries to work over Andrianov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrianov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andrianov lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Andrianov controls the action.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrianov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy gets through Andrianov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andrianov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrianov tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Andrianov back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Andrianov controls the action.
Andrianov misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrianov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianov looking to stall.
Andrianov gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andrianov prevents a body shot from Murphy.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Andrianov's ribcage. Andrianov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Andrianov manages to break the clinch.
Andrianov swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrianov misses with a looping left.
Andrianov throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jab, jab by Murphy - just one landing.
Murphy connects with a nice looking jab.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andrianov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy rushes Andrianov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Andrianov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrianov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Andrianov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Andrianov.
Andrianov blocking some punches.
Andrianov lands a nice shot to the body.
Andrianov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrianov.
Murphy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Andrianov is leaning against Murphy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Andrianov.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andrianov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrianov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
Andrianov lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrianov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Murphy.
A left hand lands to the body for Andrianov.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Andrianov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy lands with a right to the head.
Andrianov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andrianov looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Andrianov swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Andrianov circles away.
Andrianov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Andrianov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Murphy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Andrianov misses with the combination.
Murphy lands an overhand right.
Andrianov lands a nice looking body shot.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Andrianov slips the punch.
Murphy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Murphy drives through and clinches with Andrianov against the cage.
Andrianov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Mick Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Andrianov blocks an uppercut.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Murphy.
Andrianov throws a head punch that misses.
Andrianov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andrianov throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Andrianov swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Andrianov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Murphy back to the cage. Andrianov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Andrianov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Andrianov to work.
Andrianov prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrianov is trying to force a seperation but Murphy has the dominant position.
Andrianov is working Murphy over against the cage.
Andrianov throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Andrianov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Murphy connects with a single shot there.
Murphy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Murphy misses with a hook. Andrianov ducked under it nicely.
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andrianov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andrianov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrianov misses with a straight right.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andrianov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murphy thinking.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Andrianov clinches.
Murphy lands a body punch.
Andrianov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrianov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Andrianov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
Murphy defending well as Andrianov loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andrianov looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Andrianov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy rushes Andrianov and presses him up against the cage.
Andrianov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Andrianov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Andrianov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrianov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andrianov digs a good body shot into Murphy's ribs.
Andrianov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andrianov misses with a straight left.
Andrianov misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy misses with a leg kick.
Andrianov throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Andrianov drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrianov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Andrianov is looking to control Murphy's arms but Murphy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Andrianov has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrianov throws a head punch that misses.
Andrianov lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Andrianov throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Andrianov breaks the clinch.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Andrianov circles away.
Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andrianov misses with a hook
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Andrianov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Andrianov misses with a jab to the body
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mick Murphy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andrianov is looking to clinch.
Andrianov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrianov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Andrianov is avoiding it.
Mick Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Andrianov misses with a hook
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy scores with the left hand. Andrianov knows he should have avoided that one.
Andrianov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Andrianov ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murphy lands a jab to the head.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andrianov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrianov.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrianov misses the target.
Murphy connects with a right hand. Andrianov shakes it off.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Andrianov keeps it at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Andrianov.
Andrianov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murphy cracks Andrianov with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Andrianov trying to stall but Murphy improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
Andrianov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andrianov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrianov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Andrianov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Andrianov trying to control the position but instead, Murphy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Andrianov into the cage.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Andrianov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andrianov's head backwards.
Andrianov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Andrianov circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy slips a straight right by Andrianov.
Murphy slips a jab from Andrianov.
Andrianov looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Andrianov misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andrianov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andrianov digs a good body shot into Murphy's ribs.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Murphy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andrianov misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrianov.
Murphy connects with a single shot there.
Murphy scores with a nice right hand.
Murphy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Andrianov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andrianov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Andrianov misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andrianov can do to turn this around?
Murphy scores with a leg kick.
Andrianov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Andrianov throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy tries to clinch up
and Andrianov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Andrianov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Andrianov slips under a jab.
Andrianov lands with a shot to the body.
Andrianov swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Andrianov throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Murphy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Andrianov.
Andrianov cracks Murphy with a good jab.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Andrianov keeps it at a distance.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrianov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrianov throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrianov misses with a looping left.
Murphy jabs at Andrianov's body.
Andrianov misses with a hook
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Andrianov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andrianov throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Andrianov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andrianov throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andrianov misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Murphy clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Andrianov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andrianov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrianov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Andrianov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andrianov keeps the fight on the outside.
Andrianov takes one on the button.
Andrianov misses with a straight left.
Andrianov instigates a clinch.
Andrianov lands with a right to the head.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrianov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianov blocking some punches.
Andrianov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Andrianov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andrianov backwards.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Andrianov blocks an uppercut.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Andrianov controls the action.
Andrianov tries to stall but Murphy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Andrianov is looking to break free of the clinch but Murphy has double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Andrianov looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Andrianov throws a head punch that misses.
Andrianov is trying to force a seperation but Murphy has the dominant position.
Andrianov blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Andrianov.
A short right from Andrianov.
Andrianov trying to stall but Murphy improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Andrianov's ribcage. Andrianov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murphy works on Andrianov's body with a couple of short punches.
Andrianov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy lands a body punch.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Andrianov.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrianov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrianov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrianov backwards.
A short right from Murphy.
Andrianov works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andrianovs head.
A short body shot lands from Murphy as the two fighters clinch.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianov blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianov takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrianov is looking to break free of the clinch but Murphy has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrianov.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrianov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrianov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murphy lands a shot to the body.
Andrianov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Andrianov.
A short left from Andrianov.
Andrianov taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrianov.
Andrianov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Murphy had his way with Ivan Andrianov in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Andrianov misses with a hook
and Murphy counters with a nice body shot.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Andrianov ducks down to avoid it.
Andrianov throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Andrianov misses
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrianov.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andrianov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Andrianov.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Andrianov misses with a straight right.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrianov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrianov misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Andrianov blocking some punches.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrianov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Andrianov blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Andrianov fails to land.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrianov.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Andrianov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murphy swings for the body but Andrianov moves out of range.
A combination from Andrianov does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Andrianov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy throws the left hand but Andrianov avoids the punch easily.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Andrianov slips the punch.
Andrianov throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Andrianov lands a glancing blow to the side of Murphy's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrianov looks to clinch
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Andrianov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mick Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andrianov missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Andrianov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andrianov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrianov.
Murphy lands with a right hand.
Andrianov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a nice hook to Andrianov's body. Andrianov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Andrianov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrianov.
Murphy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andrianov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andrianov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andrianov misses with a jab to the body
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrianov throws out the jab.
Andrianov lands with a hook. Murphy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murphy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murphy connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy stuns Andrianov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Andrianov slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Andrianov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrianov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andrianov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice uppercut there from Murphy.
Andrianov walks into a jab.
Andrianov looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andrianov avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Andrianov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ivan Andrianov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrianov wants to clinch but Murphy slips to the side
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrianov misses the target.
Murphy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murphy.
Andrianov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murphy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Mick Murphy 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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pop
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RATING
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