Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 276 The Superfight!
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Murphy avoids the head kick by Fish.
Murphy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fish throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murphy feints the counter takedown.
Fish stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fish wants it to stay on the feet.
Murphy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murphy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Fish.
Murphy looks to land a combination but Fish avoids it well.
Fish misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
We've been hearing reports that Fish has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fish lands a leg kick that knocks Murphy off balance momentarily.
Fish tries a head kick but it misses.
Fish throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Murphy does no damage.
Murphy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fish to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Fish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fish rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fish takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Fish drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murphy slips under a jab.#CL2#
Murphy clinches up with Fish and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fish lands a nice uppercut.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Fish forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fish smiles and moves away.
Steve Fish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manus Murphy.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fish.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fish.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Fish.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Fish.
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Fish throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fish looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murphy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fish counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Murphy has managed to clinch.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Fish avoids the damage to the body.
Murphy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fish has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Fish throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy. #BC#
Fish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fish looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Fish misses with a looping left.
Fish misses the shot to the body.
Fish connects with a jab.
Fish stuffs the takedown.
Fish catches Murphy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murphy throws the kick towards the body but Fish avoids it.
Fish misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Murphy throws a right hand that Fish ducks under and follows up with a left that Fish also avoids with ease.
Murphy throws out a leg kick but Fish moves out of range and Murphy only half commits.
Murphy misses with a hook
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Murphy on the inside. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fish misses with a body punch. #BC#
Fish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown. Fish tries to sprawl out of it but Murphy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fish manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Murphy clinches.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fish lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Fish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fish lands a leg kick that knocks Murphy off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Fish.#CL2#
Murphy moves into the clinch successfully.
Fish prevents the takedown attempt.
Fish doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Steve Fish will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A punch combination from Murphy misses.
A quick step to the side and Fish tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy fails to land the takedown.
Murphy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fish.
Fish looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fish ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murphy misses with a wild combination.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Fish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murphy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fish slips under a jab.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick from Fish. #T1#
Fish throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fish throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fish.
Murphy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manus Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murphy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fish lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Murphy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fish throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Murphy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fish.
Murphy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fish backs up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fish throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fish keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Fish is looking to score with low kicks.
Fish lands the left hand.
Murphy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murphy throws the kick towards the body but Fish avoids it.
The fighters circle, before Fish throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Murphy's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Fish lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Steve Fish!
Steve Fish decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Manus Murphy stepped up to the mic, saying 'WTF??? How did that happen?'.

Event: DC 109: Pedersoli v Cholo
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Murphy misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Deigos misses the target.#TD2#
Murphy dives in and scores a takedown into Deigos's guard.

Deigos has his feet on Murphy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Murphy connects with a solid leg kick.
Murphy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Alex Deigos has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Murphy gets a clinch.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Deigos has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Deigos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land. #TD2#
Murphy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Deigos is looking to escape.
Murphy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Deigos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Deigos is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Murphy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Deigos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Murphy wants to pass to mount but Deigos is defending the position. #T2##SUB2#
Murphy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Murphy is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Murphy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Deigos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Deigos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Deigos! #REVR#
Murphy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Deigos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU#
Deigos decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Deigos napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Deigos throws Murphy to one side and escapes!#T3#
Murphy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #TD2#
Murphy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Deigos manages to escape and get back to his feet. #CL2#
Deigos tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deigos scores with a shoulder strike.
Deigos misses with some punches.
Deigos throws a head punch that misses.
Deigos throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy lands a nice knee to the body.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Deigos is defending well for now.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Deigos uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Murphy pushes Deigos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Deigos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deigos.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Deigos swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy blocking some punches. #TD2#
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. #SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a triangle here but Deigos uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SU#
Deigos stands up and beckons Murphy to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Manus Murphy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alex Deigos'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##CL2#
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Deigos fails to land. #TD2#
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. #SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Deigos avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Murphy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Deigos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Deigos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy wants to hit a sweep here but Deigos passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Murphy there! #T1#
Murphy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Murphy is looking to get back to full guard here but Deigos has managed to pass to side control instead.#SU#
Deigos decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Murphy misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An attempted straight right counter from Deigos misses the target.
Murphy throws a right and a left that Deigos avoids nicely. #T2#
Deigos avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD2#
Murphy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Deigos!
Murphy is trying to move to mount but Deigos reverses beautifully and ends up in Murphy's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Deigos gets to his feet - Murphy follows without any prompting. #T3#
Deigos dodges the punch combination from Murphy.
Murphy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD2#
Murphy gets the takedown into side control.

Deigos sneaks out the side door and pushes Murphy away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A right-left combo lands from Murphy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy throws a poor cross that misses
and Deigos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Murphy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Deigos was covering up waiting for the punch and Murphy finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T4#
Murphy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deigos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murphy passes Deigos's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Murphy is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manus Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alex Deigos's cut.
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.#R3##TD2#
Murphy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Deigos's half guard.#SUB2#
Murphy seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Deigos has recovered full guard.
Alex Deigos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deigos is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Deigos wants to stand but Murphy is controlling the position.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Deigos is retaining full guard. #ES#
Deigos is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Murphy presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Murphy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Murphy gets control of Deigos's arms and successfully pulls guard. Murphy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Murphy is working an open guard so Deigos takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Murphy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manus Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy misses with a wild combination.
Deigos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Deigos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Murphy.
It looked like Deigos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy scores with a push kick.#T3#
Deigos slips a jab and a cross from Murphy.
A little feinted left hand from Deigos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Murphy has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Murphy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Deigos uses from the top position.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deigos is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Murphy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deigos defends it easily.#SUB2#
Murphy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Deigos uses it to pass to side control. #T4#
Murphy tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Deigos decides to stand up, so the ref orders Murphy to his feet.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Deigos avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Deigos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Murphy takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deigos.
Murphy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

And that's the end of the fight!
Manus Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murphy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manus Murphy!
Manus Murphy made sure to mention his sponsor, Sakura Style in his post fight interview.

Event: DMMA 256 Thorn vs Kirin
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
P Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.
P Cruz slips a jab and a cross from Murphy.
Murphy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Murphy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as P Cruz backs up against the cage.
P Cruz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
P Cruz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murphy slips under a jab from P Cruz.
Sloppy strikes from P Cruz. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around P Cruz's waist but P Cruz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
P Cruz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Murphy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murphy scores with a jab. P Cruz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ricardo P Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
P Cruz throws a front kick that sends Murphy stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from P Cruz misses.
Murphy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from P Cruz.
P Cruz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Murphy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around P Cruz's waist but P Cruz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
P Cruz throws a lazy head kick
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy slips a straight right by P Cruz.
Murphy misses with a double jab.
Murphy misses with the combination.
P Cruz misses with a kick to the body
and Murphy counters with a left and a right that stings P Cruz. #ROC2#P Cruz is rocked!
Murphy drops P Cruz with a naaaaasty hook - P Cruz is in real trouble here! Murphy dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manus Murphy!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Manus Murphy made sure he mentioned Sakura Style, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: DMMA 248 Menezes vs Kersikov
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Murphy staying out of range there.
Kluz throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kluz throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Murphy lands a two punch combo.
Celestyn Kluz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Kluz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Kluz misses the target.
Murphy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murphy looks to clinch
and Kluz counters with a straight right hand.
Kluz throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Murphy moves into range and clinches up with Kluz.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Kluz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kluz is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Murphy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy tries a body shot but Kluz blocks it.
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kluz blocks it with crossed arms.
Kluz blocking some punches.
Kluz misses with some punches.
Murphy scores with a knee to the head.
Kluz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Kluz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Kluz throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Kluz.
Kluz lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
Kluz lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kluz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kluz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Kluz swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Murphy successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Murphy has an active guard here but Kluz has managed to pass into half guard.
Kluz wants to stand up but Murphy manages to regain full guard.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Kluz looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Kluz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murphy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kluz has managed to get both his arms back between Murphy's legs - danger averted.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kluz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kluz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Kluz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Murphy's guard.#SUB2#
Murphy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kluz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Murphy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kluz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kluz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kluz trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Murphy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kluz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kluz trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Kluz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Kluz from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Kluz misses.
As Kluz backs off Murphy throws a huge counter combo but Kluz manages to avoid it all.
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kluz clinches with his opponent.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manus Murphy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Murphy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kluz throws a shot to the body.
Kluz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Murphy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Murphy goes for a double leg but Kluz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kluz continues to drive forward.
Kluz throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Kluz misses.
Murphy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Kluz shows good takedown defense.
Celestyn Kluz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manus Murphy.
Kluz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kluz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a takedown
and Kluz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot by Kluz.
Manus Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Kluz lands a slapping body shot.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kluz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
A combination from Kluz does no damage.
A slow jab from Kluz misses its intended target.
Murphy unleashes a big counter combination but Kluz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kluz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kluz swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Kluz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#Murphy is rocked!
Kluz connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Murphy out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Celestyn Kluz!
Manus Murphy spoke after the fight, saying 'WTF??? How did that happen?'.

Event: DMMA 235 Klimenko vs Nickel
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Bennett lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bennett.
Bennett throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Bennett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bennett wants it to stay on the feet.
Bennett throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murphy blocks a jab.
A head kick by Bennett misses
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy fails to land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Bennett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bennett throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
Bennett digs a good hook to Murphy's body.
Murphy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bennett misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Bennett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blood and Iron Training in the buildup to the fight.
Bennett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bennett wants it to stay on the feet.
Gage Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manus Murphy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett with the inside leg kick.
Bennett connects with a looping right hand.
Bennett misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Murphy as he connects with a hook.
Bennett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Bennett counter with a right hand.
Bennett connects with a solid leg kick.
Bennett throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Bennett throws a leg kick which misses Murphy's front leg but catches the back leg as Murphy tries to avoid it.
Bennett lands a right hook to the body.
Bennett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Murphy takes the fight into the clinch.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Murphy wants to take the fight to the mat but Bennett manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bennett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bennett.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Bennett.
A shot in the inside from Bennett.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bennett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but Bennett blocks with his arms.
Murphy looks winded!
Bennett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murphy or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bennett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bennett misses with a punch on the inside.
Bennett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murphy.
Bennett tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bennett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bennett prevents it.
Bennett misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Bennett on the inside.
Bennett lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Bennett.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Bennett misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennett throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Bennett lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Bennett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
Bennett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bennett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bennett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennett misses with the head strike.
Bennett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bennett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Bennett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bennetts head.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bennett can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Bennett lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bennett fails to land. #T4#
Bennett digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bennett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennett.
Bennett lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennett.
Murphy jumps guard but Bennett turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bennett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murphy or not.
Bennett lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Bennett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bennett throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Bennett avoids the damage to the body.
Bennett lands a left hand. #ROC#Murphy is rocked!
Bennett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Bennett finish him?
Bennett unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Murphy! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Bennett is unloading with more strikes now! Murphy drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gage Bennett!
Our winner, Gage Bennett, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Manus Murphy was interviewed post fight and said 'WTF??? How did that happen?'.

Event: DMMA 228 Pinks vs McKane
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Murphy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big left from Murphy misses.
McCain quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Murphy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from McCain finds it's way through Murphy's defenses.
Murphy lands a jab to the head.
McCain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murphys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCain pounces like a tiger and cracks Murphy with a vicious hook! Murphy is down but not out! McCain follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lucas McCain !
Lucas McCain thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Manus Murphy stepped up to the mic, saying 'WTF??? How did that happen?'.

Event: DC 70 Sicarius vs Azarola
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murphy enables Gonna Get to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murphy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a triangle but Gonna Get pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Murphy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gonna Get doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gonna Get manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Gonna Get got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murphy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gonna Get has managed to get both his arms back between Murphy's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Gonna Get tries to pass. #SUB2#
Murphy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gonna Get doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Murphy is tightening it up a little... Gonna Get has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gonna Get reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gonna Get taps out! Nice BJJ there by Murphy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Manus Murphy!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Manus Murphy made sure he mentioned Shadow Realm Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Covid Gonna Get was interviewed post fight and said 'Don't worry, I still got you.'.

Event: DC 62: Licht vs Kowalski
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Murphy throws a nice looking combination but Toivonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murphy slips a straight right by Toivonen.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches up with Toivonen, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes Toivonen against the cage but Toivonen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Toivonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Toivonen cracks a nice hook into Murphy's ribs.#TD#
Murphy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Toivonen to the mat! Toivonen manages to get full guard.
Toivonen wants to get back to his feet but Murphy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Murphy looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen wants to stand and escape but Murphy is having none of it. #SUB2#
Toivonen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murphy is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Murphy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toivonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murphy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Toivonen tries to kick Murphy off but Murphy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Murphy is working for a submission of some sort.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but Toivonen defending well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Toivonen wants to get back to his feet.
Toivonen is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Otso Toivonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Murphy fails with the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Toivonen misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manus Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown but Toivonen sprawls well. He's pushed Murphy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Toivonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy scores with a one two! Toivonen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Murphy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Toivonen pinned against the cage. Toivonen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Murphy misses with the combination.
No luck for Murphy with that takedown attempt.
Murphy moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromToivonen.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches up with Toivonen, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes Toivonen against the cage but Toivonen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Toivonen.
Toivonen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Toivonen wants it to stay on the feet.
Murphy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Toivonen clobbers Murphy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#It looks like Manus Murphy has been cut.
Murphy misses with a takedown
and Toivonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches up with Toivonen, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes Toivonen against the cage but Toivonen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Toivonen punishes Murphy's body with a nice straight punch.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Toivonen. No joy for Murphy on that attempt. #TD#
Murphy feints and as Toivonen raises his hands in defense, Murphy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy prevents Toivonen from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Otso Toivonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manus Murphy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Murphy wants to clinch up but Toivonen keeps it at a distance.
Toivonen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Toivonen as he jumps to the side.
Murphy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
and Toivonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toivonen slips a straight right by Murphy.
Toivonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Toivonen's waist but Toivonen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
It seemed like Toivonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Otso Toivonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murphy shoots and misses
and Toivonen counters with a big right hand! Oh Murphy is in trouble here! Toivonen follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otso Toivonen!
A victorious Otso Toivonen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Manus Murphy spoke after the fight, saying 'WTF??? How did that happen?'.

Event: DC 52: Nitro vs Maeda
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Murphy throws a series of strikes that have Dharris backpedaling.
Murphy tries to clinch up#TD#
and Dharris counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Murphy gets full guard.#SUB2#
Murphy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dharris lands a couple of digs.
Dharris working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Murphy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dharris uses it to pass to side control.
Dharris trying to control the position but Murphy is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Dharris is putting a hurting on Murphy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dharris trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Dharris in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dharris scores with punches from side control.
Dharris working the ground and pound.
Murphy trying to remain calm as Dharris controls from the top position.
Dharris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Murphy sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Murphy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dharris pulls his head out easily.
Dharris working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dharris lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#Murphy is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dharris jumps into side control!
Dharris scores with a couple of short elbows.
Murphy is still in real trouble! Can Dharris finish him?#T3#
Dharris landing strikes.
A big shot lands for Dharris ! That's hurt Murphy! Will he recover? Dharris fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hafir Dharris !
Hafir Dharris seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Manus Murphy spoke after the fight, saying 'WTF??? How did that happen?'.

Event: DC 44: Bollomard vs Dead 2
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Bermalingo just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bermalingo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murphy.#TD2#
Murphy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bermalingo's half guard.#SUB2#
Murphy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bermalingo tries to kick Murphy off but Murphy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Murphy seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bermalingo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Murphy.
Murphy is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bermalingo reverses the position - he's now on top in Murphy's guard. #T1##SU#
Bermalingo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bermalingo defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Bermalingo misses with a straight left.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Bermalingo.
Bermalingo throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy darts in looking for a takedown but Bermalingo gets double underhooks and turns Murphy into the cage.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bermalingo.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bermalingo misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown but Bermalingo sprawls well. He's pushed Murphy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bermalingo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bermalingo throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bermalingo defends it well.
Bermalingo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murphy with a poor takedown
and Bermalingo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rocco Bermalingo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manus Murphy.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches up with Bermalingo, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes Bermalingo against the cage but Bermalingo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bermalingo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bermalingo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murphy.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt.
Bermalingo lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bermalingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Bermalingo.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Rocco Bermalingo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Murphy throws a lazy uppercut
and Bermalingo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy dodges the punch combination from Bermalingo.
Bermalingo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murphy shoots for a takedown but Bermalingo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Murphy slips under a jab from Bermalingo.
Bermalingo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bermalingo wants it to stay on the feet.
Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown but Bermalingo sprawls well. He's pushed Murphy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bermalingo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murphy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bermalingo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Murphy is rocked!
Bermalingo fakes the body blow, causing Murphy to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Murphy goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocco Bermalingo!
After winning the bout, Rocco Bermalingo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Manus Murphy spoke after the fight, saying 'WTF??? How did that happen?'.

Event: DC 35: Nyla vs Niaz
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1##CL2#
P Cruz gets a clinch.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
P Cruz manages to break the clinch.
P Cruz misses with a looping left.
P Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
P Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for P Cruz. That snapped Murphy's head back.
P Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
P Cruz is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it.
P Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
P Cruz throws a front kick aimed at Murphy's knee but Murphy avoids it well.
P Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Murphy forces P Cruz back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
P Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy shoots for a takedown but P Cruz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from P Cruz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot by P Cruz.
P Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
P Cruz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Murphy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. P Cruz tries to avoid it but Murphy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag P Cruz to the ground. P Cruz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manus Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
P Cruz cracks Murphy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
P Cruz catches Murphy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murphy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Room in the buildup to the fight.
P Cruz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murphys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
P Cruz throws a push kick but Murphy slaps the foot to one side.
Nice takedown defense from P Cruz. No joy for Murphy on that attempt.
Murphy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from P Cruz.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Murphy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
P Cruz keeps the fight on the outside.
P Cruz avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but P Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
P Cruz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Murphy back to the cage. P Cruz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy blocks a head kick by P Cruz.
Left hook, right uppercut from P Cruz.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around P Cruz's waist but P Cruz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murphy.
P Cruz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No joy there for P Cruz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
P Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. P Cruz moves away and avoids it.
Murphy dodges the punch combination from P Cruz. #CL2#
P Cruz clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Murphy is trying to pull guard but P Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
P Cruz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
P Cruz takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC2#
P Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
P Cruz misses with a looping left.
P Cruz scores with a jab. Murphy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
P Cruz swinging wildly here.
Murphy moves out of range as P Cruz strikes.
P Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murphy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
P Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
P Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
P Cruz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murphy attempts a counter takedown but P Cruz avoids it well and moves away.
Murphy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
P Cruz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murphy.
P Cruz has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murphy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as P Cruz sprawls well. P Cruz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
Ricardo P Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between P Cruz's hands.
P Cruz throws a right and a left that Murphy avoids nicely.
Murphy attempts a counter takedown but P Cruz avoids it well and moves away.
Murphy tries to score a power double leg takedown but P Cruz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murphy somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo P Cruz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
P Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Manus Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
P Cruz scores with the left hand. Murphy knows he should have avoided that one.
Murphy connects with a crisp jab.
P Cruz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
P Cruz throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Murphy or perhaps it was just good defense by P Cruz, which made it look bad.
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by P Cruz.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
P Cruz throws a lazy head kick
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
P Cruz throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
P Cruz stuffs the takedown.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says P Cruz as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manus Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
P Cruz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murphy. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by P Cruz.
Murphy dodges the punch combination from P Cruz.
Murphy drops down looking for a counter takedown but P Cruz sprawls and moves away.
Murphy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
P Cruz swinging wildly here.
P Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murphy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but P Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from P Cruz as Murphy shoots in.
Murphy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from P Cruz finds it's way round the side to connect with Murphy's head.
Murphy shoots in but no luck this time.
As Murphy backs off P Cruz throws a huge counter combo but Murphy manages to avoid it all.
Murphy tries to clinch but P Cruz moves out of range. #CL2#
P Cruz moves into range and clinches up with Murphy.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
P Cruz tries to circle away but Murphy has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
P Cruz breaks from the clinch.
P Cruz tries to clinch there but Murphy circles away. #T2#
P Cruz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ricardo P Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
P Cruz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
P Cruz breaks from the clinch.
Murphy wants to clinch up but P Cruz keeps it at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
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.

P Cruz kicks Murphy off and gets to his feet.
Murphy shoots in but no luck this time.
Murphy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Murphy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
P Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murphy shoots in but no luck this time.
P Cruz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
P Cruz throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy dodges the punch combination from P Cruz. #T3#
P Cruz throws a combination that misses
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
P Cruz throws a leg kick but Murphy sees it coming and moves out of range.
P Cruz scoring well with a low kick there.
P Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from P Cruz misses.
Murphy slips a jab and a cross from P Cruz.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from P Cruz.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as P Cruz sprawls well. P Cruz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from P Cruz misses.
P Cruz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
P Cruz unleashes a big counter combination but Murphy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from P Cruz.#T4#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says P Cruz as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
P Cruz clinches up with Murphy and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
P Cruz manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
P Cruz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
P Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
P Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murphy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murphy.
P Cruz scores with a nice body kick. #CL2#
P Cruz clinches with his opponent.
P Cruz is trying to force a seperation but Murphy has the dominant position.
P Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by P Cruz.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo P Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
P Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy is looking for a counter combo.
P Cruz misses with a body kick.
A right-left combo lands from P Cruz.
Sloppy strikes from P Cruz. Those never looked like landing.
P Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murphy shoots in for a double leg but P Cruz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ricardo P Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murphy misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of P Cruz backwards.
P Cruz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but P Cruz blocks it.
P Cruz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
P Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land. #BC2#
P Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from P Cruz.
Murphy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
P Cruz cracks Murphy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown but P Cruz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murphy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No joy there for P Cruz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
P Cruz misses with an attempted mid kick.
P Cruz throws a series of strikes that have Murphy backpedaling.
Murphy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by P Cruz.
Murphy misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
P Cruz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
P Cruz tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
P Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches up with P Cruz, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes P Cruz against the cage but P Cruz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manus Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
P Cruz throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy attempts a counter takedown but P Cruz avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
P Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Nice sprawl there from P Cruz as Murphy shoots in.
P Cruz looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for P Cruz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
P Cruz cracks a nice hook into Murphy's ribs.
P Cruz misses with an uppercut
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murphy is defended easily by P Cruz.
Murphy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. P Cruz tries to avoid it but Murphy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag P Cruz to the ground. P Cruz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
P Cruz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and P Cruz duly obliges.
P Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but P Cruz swivels and escapes.#T3#
P Cruz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Murphy tries to keep at a distance but P Cruz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of P Cruz backwards.
Murphy tries a body shot but P Cruz blocks it.
P Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch.
P Cruz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Murphy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? P Cruz is fending him off so far but Murphy persists. Nope, P Cruz circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy walks forward, straight into a front kick from P Cruz.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murphy.
Despite the aggression on P Cruz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
P Cruz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murphy momentarily. #T4#
P Cruz scores with a one two! Murphy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
P Cruz misses with a double jab.
P Cruz lands a head kick. Murphy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Murphy blocks a head kick by P Cruz.
A jab from P Cruz misses.
Murphy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
P Cruz misses with a looping left.
P Cruz scores with the left hand. Murphy knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
P Cruz clinches up against the cage.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by P Cruz.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by P Cruz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
P Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick by P Cruz misses
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Murphy tries to clinch but P Cruz moves out of range.
Manus Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricardo P Cruz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Murphy misses with a hook. P Cruz ducked under it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo P Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got P Cruz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo P Cruz!
In defeat, Manus Murphy stepped up to the mic, saying 'WTF??? How did that happen?'.

Event: DC 28: Tenkula vs Esposito
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Jab by Nitro.#CUT#It looks like Manus Murphy has been cut.
A big right from Nitro misses.
Nitro throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jimmy Nitro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nitro drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Murphy right on the button. Murphy goes down! Nitro follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Nitro gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Nitro!
A very excited looking Jimmy Nitro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Manus Murphy had this to say: 'WTF??? How did that happen?'.

Event: DC 21: Dye vs Diego
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1#
Murphy goes for a double leg but Four avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Four continues to drive forward.
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Four blocks it with crossed arms.
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Four blocks it with crossed arms.
Four tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murphy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Four managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy. #TD2#
Four jumps guard.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Four is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Four looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Murphy passes into half guard.
Four wants to improve his position but Murphy is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Four looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Four looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2#
Four actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Murphy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Four defends it well. #SUB2#
Four looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy wants to pass to mount but Four is defending the position.
Four wants to improve his position but Murphy is controlling well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
Murphy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Four has managed to free his arm - good work.
Murphy passes to full mount!
Four keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Murphy pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Four tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Four regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Four manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Four throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Murphy escapes and throws Four's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Murphy tries to move to full mount but Four actually manages to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Four looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Four wants to improve his position but Murphy is controlling well. #SUB2#
Four is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Murphy is tapping! Great win for Four!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Panda Four!
The defeated Manus Murphy had this to say: 'WTF??? How did that happen?'.

Event: DC 14: Night Before Christmas
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Doback stuffs the takedown.
Nice shot by Doback.
Murphy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Murphy shoots in but no luck this time.
Doback throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Doback connects with a jab.
Murphy walks into a straight right hand from Doback.
Doback throws a leg kick which misses Murphy's front leg but catches the back leg as Murphy tries to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doback.
Murphy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Doback sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dale Doback has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manus Murphy.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Doback throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doback throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Doback defends it well.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Doback shows good takedown defense.
Murphy throws a hook but Doback avoids it easily.
Doback swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Doback's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Doback coming out on top.
Doback throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Murphy misses with a double jab
and Doback rattles Murphy with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Murphy tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Doback dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Murphy stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dale Doback!
Dale Doback gave a mention to Brooklyn Threads in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Manus Murphy was interviewed post fight and said 'WTF??? How did that happen?'.

Event: DC Sunday Sesh 4
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Four.
Four moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Murphy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Murphy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Four is defending against the submission attempts here by Murphy. #SUB#
Four looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Four is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murphy pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Four still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Four has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T1##SUB#
Four tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Four goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Murphy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Four but great work by Murphy.
Four sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Murphy passes to full mount!
Four 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.#SUB#
Four actively working from the bottom here.#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. Four tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Murphy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Manus Murphy!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Manus Murphy waved his t-shirt featuring Conquer's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: DC 6: Knightley vs Adesanya
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1#
Herro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Herro looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Murphy clinches with his opponent.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
Herro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Murphy.
Herro misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Herro has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Murphy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herro throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #SUB#
Herro is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Murphy has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Murphy breaks Herro's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T1#
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Herro is retaining full guard.
Herro is trying to keep Murphy in close.
Herro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murphy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Herro content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a triangle here but Herro uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Murphy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Herro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
Herro is thwarting Murphy's attempts to control the position.
Murphy is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Herro is working for a kimura but Murphy is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herro is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Herro with a nice head shot there.
Herro showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Herro tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Herro from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Murphy holds on and takes a little breather.
Murphy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Herro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Herro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Herro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Herro appears to be looking for a big counter.
Herro tries to clinch there but Murphy circles away.
Murphy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Herro tries to clinch up.
Murphy shoots for a takedown but Herro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tanner Herro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manus Murphy.#TD#
Herro shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Herro was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Herro tries for a kimura but Murphy is defending well.
Murphy is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tanner Herro 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 shoots and misses
and Herro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Herro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tanner Herro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Herro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murphy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Herro defends it well.#TD#
Herro changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Murphy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Murphy is trying to control Herro's posture but Herro avoids it.
Murphy sneaks back into half guard.
Murphy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy wants to sweep here but Herro controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Murphy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Herro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Herro trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy looking to control.
Herro preventing the sweep.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tanner Herro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Murphy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy seems keen to control Herro's posture.#SUB#
Herro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Murphy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Murphy has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T2#
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Herro is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Herro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murphy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murphy looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Herro working for a triangle but Murphy defends it easily.
Herro keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully. #T3#
Murphy stands and throws Herro's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Murphy tries to move to mount but Herro blocks the move with his legs.
Herro is not content to let Murphy control the position.
Herro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murphy passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Herro! #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.
Herro throws a strike but has given up his back in the process. #SUB2#
Murphy looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking for the choke from the back position but Herro is controlling his hands well.
Herro trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Murphy trying to control momentarily.
Well, with Murphy on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Herro is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Herro breaks Murphy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Murphy is trying to control the position but Herro postures up. #SUB2#
Herro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herro tries to stand but Murphy is controlling from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manus Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Herro. #SUB#
Herro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Murphy tries to improve position but can't.
Herro trying to control the position but Murphy is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy regains half guard.#T1#
Murphy moves into full guard.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Herro from controlling successfully.
Murphy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Herro is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Murphy jumps into side control!
Herro manages to get back to half guard.
Herro moves into full guard.
Murphy slips nicely into half guard.
Murphy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Herro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Murphy wants to control but Herro is keeping him busy.
Herro is looking to escape.
Herro trying to control but Murphy postures up.
Herro is looking for a sweep. Murphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Murphy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Herro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Herro wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Murphy is now in half guard. #T3#
Murphy is thwarting Herro's attempts to control the position.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Murphy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Herro wants to get back to full guard but Murphy has passed into side control.
Murphy passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Herro!
Murphy controlling from the full mount.
Murphy tries to control but Herro wriggling away.
Herro tries to improve his position but instead Murphy has taken his back! #SUB2#
Herro tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Murphy has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Herro is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Manus Murphy!
Manus Murphy really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conquer logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: DC 1: Initiation
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Murphy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Four defends it nicely.#TD#
Four closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Murphy is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Four is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murphy is just riding it out for now. Four eventually gives up the hold.
Murphy gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Four has gone for a leg lock! Murphy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Four's guard.#REVB##T1##SUB#
Four has his foot on Murphy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murphy works his way back into a safe position though.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Four is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Four is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Murphy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Murphy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Murphy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Murphy forces his way into half guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Four moves into full guard.
Murphy advances to half guard.
Four wants to sweep but Murphy has passed to side control!#SUB2#
Murphy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Four, who protects the arm well.
Four is looking to regain half guard here but Murphy keeps moving and retains side control.
Four is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Murphy is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T3#
Murphy trying to control but Four is having none of it.
Four is trying desperately to improve position.
Murphy takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Four right now.
Murphy is trying to stick to Four's back but Four is turning into Murphy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Murphy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Four.
Four might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Murphy is trying to control the position but Four postures up. #SUB#
Four has gone for a leg lock! Murphy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Four's guard.#REVB#
Murphy won't allow Four to sweep him here. #T4##SUB#
Murphy avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Four 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 advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Four is looking to regain half guard here but Murphy keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Manus Murphy will probably get the nod.
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#
Four tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it. #TD#
Four shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Four is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Four is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murphy defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Four is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murphy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Four is thwarting Murphy's attempts to control the position.#T1##SUB#
Four is looking for a kimura here.
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Four is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Four is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Four 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 pressing down on Four's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Four trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murphy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Four's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Four looking for a guillotine here but Murphy defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Four looking for subs off his back but Murphy has passed one foot through into half guard.
Murphy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Four knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Four is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Murphy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Murphy's back!#T3##SUB#
Four is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Murphy won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Four off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Panda Four!
In defeat, Manus Murphy stepped up to the mic, saying 'WTF??? How did that happen?'.

Event: DMMA 138 Grant vs Hang
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Antony takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Antony stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Antony wants it to stay on the feet.
Murphy clobbers Antony with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Antony misses with a hook
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy shoots for a takedown but Antony saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Antony lands a glancing blow to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy throws a nice looking combination but Antony bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Antony misses with a low kick.
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Antony throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Antony defends it nicely.
Mark Antony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manus Murphy.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Antony 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Antony throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
and Antony counters with a two punch combo.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Antony. #TD2#
Murphy gets the takedown into side control.
Murphy controls the position.
Antony is looking to regain half guard here but Murphy keeps moving and retains side control. #T2##SUB2#
Murphy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Antony tries to improve position but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Murphy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Antony holds on to Murphy's head and controls the position momentarily. #SUB2#
Murphy is trying to get an arm triangle but Antony is defending well. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Antony knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Antony is looking to regain half guard here but Murphy keeps moving and retains side control.
Murphy advances to full mount. #SUB2#
Murphy is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Antony to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Antony shrugs it off.
Antony is wriggling around trying to escape.
Antony wants to hold on but Murphy pushes him away.
Antony knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murphy on the ground.
Murphy prevents Antony from getting the reversal.#T4#
Murphy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Antony is looking to escape.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Murphy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Murphy with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Antony reaches up to try and control the position but Murphy seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Antony rolls and tries to escape and now Murphy has his back! #SUB2#
Murphy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Murphy looking for the RNC.
Murphy trying to control momentarily.
Murphy controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manus Murphy 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 fails to land the takedown.
Murphy dives in and grabs Antony's left leg, looking for a takedown. Antony pushes down on Murphy's head and hops out.
Murphy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murphy fails with the takedown.
Mark Antony has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manus Murphy.
Murphy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Antony tries to avoid it but Murphy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Antony to the ground. Antony escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt - Antony sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy throws a hook but Antony blocks it.
Antony tried to counter with a leg kick but Murphy avoided it.
A big left from Antony misses. #T1#
Antony looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheers as Murphy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Antony doesn't seem phased though.
Antony misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mark Antony is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Antony was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Manus Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Antony pinned against the cage. Antony gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Murphy shoots in for a double leg but Antony sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Antony throws out a powerful jab.
Manus Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Antony throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Antony tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Antony.
Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown but Antony sprawls well. He's pushed Murphy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Murphy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Antony is fending him off so far but Murphy persists. Nope, Antony circles away and we're back to standing.
Antony tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy misses with a takedown
and Antony counters with a slapping leg kick.
Antony slaps away a takedown attempt from Murphy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Antony lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T3#
Murphy slips a jab from Antony.
A punch combination from Murphy misses.
Antony throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Antony avoids it with no problem.
A thudding body kick lands there by Antony!
Nice takedown defense from Antony. No joy for Murphy on that attempt.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murphy.
Antony throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy needs to keep his hands up - Antony had a free shot at his head there.
Antony walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Murphy drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Antony swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Murphy's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Antony!
Mark Antony decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Manus Murphy was interviewed post fight and said 'WTF??? How did that happen?'.

Event: DMMA 129 Hurry Vs Durand
Date: Aug 07, 2022

#R1#
Murphy looks for a takedown but Yuldashev sprawls well.
Yuldashev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at CT in the buildup to the fight.
Yuldashev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yuldashev avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Yuldashev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yuldashev swivels and escapes.
Yuldashev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murphy shoots in but Yuldashev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Temirbek Yuldashev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manus Murphy.
Murphy fails with the takedown
and Yuldashev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuldashev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murphy connects with the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Yuldashev.
Murphy shoots in for a double leg but Yuldashev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yuldashev throws a big counter combination but Murphy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Yuldashev with a nice calf kick.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt.
Yuldashev feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Murphy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yuldashev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yuldashev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yuldashev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murphy.
The fighters circling - Yuldashev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches up with Yuldashev, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes Yuldashev against the cage but Yuldashev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yuldashev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yuldashev circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Murphy tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Yuldashev wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Temirbek Yuldashev!
Temirbek Yuldashev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Manus Murphy was interviewed post fight and said 'WTF??? How did that happen?'.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights 1
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1#
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown but Thrawn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murphy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thrawn feints a counter leg kick.
Thrawn throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Thrawn scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one.
Murphy shoots in but Thrawn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thrawn's waist but Thrawn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manus Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thrawn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thrawn throws out the jab.
Murphy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thrawn tries to clinch up but Murphy circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thrawn wants to get back to his feet.
Murphy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thrawn!
Thrawn is working to get back to half guard. #T1#
Murphy with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Murphy wants to control the pace but Thrawn is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Murphy is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Thrawn to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Thrawn shrugs it off.
Murphy controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Murphy has control of Thrawn's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Thrawn regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thrawn stops Murphy from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Murphy mounts Thrawn! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB#
Murphy looking to secure an arm triangle but Thrawn defends it well. #SUB#
Murphy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Thrawn has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T3#
Murphy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Murphy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Murphy fails to take his opponent's back.
Thrawn 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 controlling from the full mount.
Thrawn wants to control but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy fails to take his opponent's back. #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.
Thrawn wants to hold on but Murphy pushes him away.
Thrawn is trying desperately to improve position.
Murphy pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Murphy prevents Thrawn from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Murphy has control of Thrawn's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Thrawn regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manus Murphy 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#
Thrawn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murphy looks for a takedown but Thrawn sprawls well.
Murphy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thrawn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thrawn doesn't manage to clinch there - Murphy circles away.
Murphy doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Thrawn to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manus Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thrawn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.#TD#
Murphy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Thrawn is not content to let Murphy control the position.
Thrawn struggling a bit here.
Thrawn is trying to get back to his feet.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Thrawn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Murphy trying to control the position but Thrawn is working away.
Thrawn is looking to reverse the position.
Murphy tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thrawn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Murphy is controlling him well.#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.
Thrawn stops Murphy from passing to mount.
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thrawn keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Thrawn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thrawn is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it.
Murphy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thrawn sprawls and moves away.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt - Thrawn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Murphy.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thrawn is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it.
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thrawn's waist but Thrawn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
Thrawn tries to clinch there but Murphy circles away. #T3##CL2#
Thrawn darts in and clinches Murphy up against the cage.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thrawn tries to land knees in the clinch but Murphy avoids the damage to the body.
Murphy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Murphy managing to block the knees to the body from Thrawn.
Thrawn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but Thrawn blocks it.
Murphy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thrawn smiles and moves away.
Thrawn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Manus Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Thrawn. No joy for Murphy on that attempt.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Thrawn moves into the clinch successfully.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thrawn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murphy avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrawn lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4#
Thrawn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Murphy's face.
Thrawn trying to land knees to the body.
Murphy jumps guard but Thrawn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Murphy jumps guard.
Thrawn wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
Murphy has a closed guard, preventing Thrawn from standing up.
Murphy trying to control the position.
Thrawn tries to stand but Murphy is controlling from the bottom.
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet.
Thrawn looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Grand Admiral Thrawn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Thrawn slips a straight right by Murphy.
Murphy shoots in for a double leg but Thrawn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murphy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thrawn.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thrawn.
Thrawn slips a straight right by Murphy.
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Thrawn's belly button to the back.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown. Thrawn tries to sprawl out of it but Murphy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thrawn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Thrawn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to score a body lock takedown but Thrawn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manus Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy managing to block the knees to the body from Thrawn.
Thrawn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thrawn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thrawn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murphy is defending well for now.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy. #T1#
Thrawn missing with knees to the body. #TD#
Murphy pulls guard.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thrawn is one step ahead there.
Murphy is working hard here to advance position.
Murphy 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#
Murphy stops Thrawn from getting back to his feet.
Murphy prevents Thrawn from improving his position.#T2#
Murphy trying to pass the guard but Thrawn defending well.
Murphy uses his free foot to push down on Thrawn's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thrawn.
Murphy wants to take Thrawn's back but he can't do it this time.
Thrawn is trying to stand.
Thrawn looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Murphy keeps control of the position easily here as Thrawn tries to buck him off. #T3#
Despite being in a bad position, Thrawn is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Thrawn wants to get back to his feet.
Thrawn is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Murphy has the hooks in. Thrawn is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Murphy is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Thrawn has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Thrawn tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Murphy working for the choke. #SUB#
Murphy has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manus Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manus Murphy!
Manus Murphy very nearly forgot to thank Conquer amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: DMMA 113 Champion vs Champion
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown but Ahonen sprawls well. He's pushed Murphy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Murphy shoots in but Ahonen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Murphy scores with a three punch combo!
Ahonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Ahonen misses with a few strikes there.
Ahonen scores with a shot to the body.
Manus Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murphy with a poor takedown
letting Ahonen counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manus Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahonen misses with a head kick.
Murphy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ahonen avoids it really well and circles away.
Ahonen shapes to counter with a head kick.#T1#
Murphy shoots in but no luck this time.
A countering left hand to the body from Ahonen misses.
Ahonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Niko Ahonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy throws a push kick but Ahonen slaps the foot to one side.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Ahonen! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Niko Ahonen!
A less than humble Niko Ahonen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Manus Murphy spoke after the fight, saying 'WTF??? How did that happen?'.

Event: DMMA 103: Imanari vs Munga
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Kisei throws a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Kisei lunges at Murphy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murphy's hand.
Kisei scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kisei. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kisei stuffs the takedown.
Murphy sets himself, and Kisei steps forward looking for the clinch! Murphy avoids it this time.
Kisei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murphy moves out of range as Kisei strikes.
Kisei slaps away a takedown attempt from Murphy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Murphy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice shot by Kisei.
Murphy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kisei's coach down at Cope's was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kisei's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A slow jab from Kisei misses its intended target.
Murphy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kisei tries to avoid it but Murphy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kisei to the ground. Kisei escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manus Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kisei lands a body shot.
Murphy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kisei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kisei fails to land with a series of punches.
Murphy appears to be looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Kisei does it's job there.
Kisei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kisei scores with a decent looking hook.
Kiso Kisei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kisei misses with a hook.#TD#
Murphy feints and as Kisei raises his hands in defense, Murphy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Murphy stops Kisei from standing up.
Murphy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Kisei is retaining full guard.
Murphy forces his way into half guard.#ES2#
Kisei pushes Murphy off and gets back to his feet.
A combination from Murphy does no damage.
Murphy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kisei.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murphy is defended easily by Kisei.
Kisei is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Murphy shoots in for a double leg but Kisei sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murphy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kisei swivels and escapes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murphy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kisei sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murphy somewhat.
Murphy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kisei tries to avoid it but Murphy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kisei to the ground. Kisei escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown but Kisei manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murphy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Murphy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kisei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murphy. Murphy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kisei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murphy in his tracks.
Murphy moves forwards but Kisei connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kisei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kisei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kisei connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murphy.#T3#
Kisei stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kisei as he jumps to the side.
Kisei misses with a wild body shot.
Kisei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kisei slaps away a takedown attempt from Murphy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Murphy sets himself, and Kisei steps forward looking for the clinch! Murphy avoids it this time.
Murphy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kisei sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murphy somewhat.
Kisei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kisei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kisei throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kisei with a jab.
Kisei lands a jab to Murphy's midsection.
Kisei throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kisei tries to avoid it but Murphy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kisei to the ground. Kisei escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murphy blocks a jab.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Kisei misses its intended target.
Kisei throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
As Kisei looks to move away, Murphy throws a big counter combo but Kisei just gets out of the way.
Kisei misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy counters with a one-two to the body.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.
Murphy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kisei takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Kisei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kisei stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kisei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
A slow jab from Kisei misses its intended target.
Murphy throws a big counter combination but Kisei scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kisei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches up with Kisei, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes Kisei against the cage but Kisei circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Murphy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kisei swivels and escapes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kisei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Murphy goes for a double leg but Kisei avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kisei continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Kisei has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Murphy uses from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kiso Kisei dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kisei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kisei connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice sprawl there from Kisei as Murphy shoots in.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Kisei moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kisei. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Murphy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kisei pinned against the cage. Kisei gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manus Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kisei thuds a left hand into Murphy's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kisei was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kisei! But no joy.
Kisei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kisei.
A left lands for Kisei.
Murphy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kisei.
Murphy has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Kisei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murphy's hands.
Kisei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Kisei works Murphy's body with a nice hook.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kisei as he jumps to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kisei. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kisei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.#TD#
Murphy drives through with a takedown into Kisei's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kisei is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Murphy dives into side control. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kisei is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2##SUB#
Murphy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kisei wants to get back to his feet but Murphy drags him back down.#SUB#
Murphy tries for a kimura but Kisei is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kisei is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Murphy asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
Murphy wants to control but Kisei is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kisei lands a glancing blow to the side of Murphy's head.
Kisei misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a left and a right that stings Kisei.
Murphy slips under a jab from Kisei.
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.
Kisei jabs at Murphy's body.
Kisei misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Manus Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kisei checks a low kick from Murphy.
Murphy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kisei defends it nicely.
Kisei missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kisei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kisei scores with a body shot.
Murphy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murphy takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kiso Kisei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kisei cracks a nice hook into Murphy's ribs.
Kisei cracks Murphy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murphy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kisei tries to avoid it but Murphy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kisei to the ground. Kisei escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kisei is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kisei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Kisei throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Kisei scores with a jab. Murphy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manus Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Kisei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kisei sprawls and moves away.
Murphy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kisei tries to avoid it but Murphy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kisei to the ground. Kisei escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice jab there from Kisei.
Kisei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murphy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kisei lands a nice hook to Murphy's body. Murphy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kisei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kisei misses with a straight right.
Murphy darts in looking for a takedown but Kisei gets double underhooks and turns Murphy into the cage.
Murphy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
Kisei gets control of Murphy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kisei will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy prevents Kisei from getting back to his feet.
Kisei is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Kisei as Murphy shoots in.
Kisei misses the shot to the body.
Kiso Kisei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#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.
Kisei lands a right hook to the body.
Kisei scores with a punch to the head.
Kisei with a hook.
Kisei lands a jab to Murphy's midsection.
Kisei lands a jab to Murphy's midsection.
Murphy fails with the takedown.
Kiso Kisei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kisei jabs Murphy right on the nose. Murphy blinks but takes it well.
Murphy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kisei is fending him off so far but Murphy persists. Nope, Kisei circles away and we're back to standing.
Kisei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kisei.
Kisei listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murphy scores with the left hand. Kisei knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kisei darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murphy tries to move into range but Kisei moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murphy. #T3#
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt - Kisei sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kisei displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murphy.
Kisei cracks Murphy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murphy looks for a takedown but Kisei sprawls well.
Kisei scores with a shot to the body.
Kisei throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kisei lands with an uppercut that bounces Murphy off the cage and back into range.
Nice shot lands for Kisei.
Murphy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kisei scores with a kick to the body.
Kisei swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Kisei cracks a nice hook into Murphy's ribs.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kisei.
Kiso Kisei seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
A jab from Kisei finds it's way through Murphy's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kisei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murphy at a distance.
Kisei lands a nice shot that snaps Murphy's head back.
Murphy shoots in but Kisei avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kisei defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murphy.
Kisei throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Kisei scores with a hook.
Kisei misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Kisei. No joy for Murphy on that attempt.
Kisei throws a body shot but no joy.
Kisei is looking to slow Murphy down with leg kicks.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kisei.
Kisei moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kisei connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Manus Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kisei scores with a jab to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kiso Kisei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kisei winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiso Kisei!
Kiso Kisei managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FUClothing, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Manus Murphy stepped up to the mic, saying 'WTF??? How did that happen?'.

Event: DMMA 94: Magrath vs Polus 3
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Murphy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Murphy misses.
McCain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
McCain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murphy misses with a takedown attempt
and McCain counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manus Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from McCain enables Murphy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McCain manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCain is keeping the position for now.
McCain is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Murphy is controlling him.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.#T1#
McCain is looking to stand up but Murphy isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murphy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#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.
A big right from McCain misses.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McCain throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McCain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for McCain .
McCain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
McCain throws a series of punches but Murphy moves out of range.
McCain slaps away a takedown attempt from Murphy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McCain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murphy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murphy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCain is fending him off so far but Murphy persists. Nope, McCain circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCain 's waist but McCain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
McCain was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A lazy left from McCain finds it's target.#T3#
McCain throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Murphy fails with the takedown.
McCain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good exchange - McCain coming out on top.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCain but McCain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McCain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Murphy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCain avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Murphy with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Murphy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McCain throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McCain catches Murphy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murphy looks for a takedown but McCain sprawls well.
Manus Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy throws a head kick but McCain moves out of range.
Lucas McCain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCain slaps away a takedown attempt from Murphy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCain leaves Murphy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McCain misses with a head kick.
Murphy throws a nice looking combination but McCain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murphy avoids the body shot from McCain .
McCain misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas McCain dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCain sprawls well. McCain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Murphy.
McCain only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Murphy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good shot there by McCain .
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but McCain shows good takedown defense.
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain jabs at Murphy's body.
Good standup being displayed there by McCain as he connects with a hook.
McCain throws a body kick that misses.
Murphy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCain .
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manus Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
McCain throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Murphy misses with the combination.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCain but McCain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Murphy misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lucas McCain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCain lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCain .
Murphy with a poor takedown
and McCain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McCain scoring well with a low kick there.
Murphy shoots in and drives through. McCain sprawls well.
McCain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murphy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCain .#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by McCain as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCain . McCain obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCain .
Manus Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murphy tries for a takedown but McCain circles away easily
and McCain counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Murphy is rocked!
Murphy tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murphy somewhat.
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Are you kidding me?! McCain ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Murphy clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucas McCain !
A victorious Lucas McCain thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Manus Murphy had this to say: 'WTF??? How did that happen?'.

Event: DMMA 83: Nicoletta v Ilmarinen
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Shifter tries to sprawl but Murphy drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shifter defends it well.
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shifter keeps working. #SUB#
Shifter actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Shifter actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murphy pulls his head out easily.
Shifter is looking for a sweep. Murphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy wants to take a breather but Shifter is having none of it.
Murphy wants to pass to mount but Shifter is defending the position.
Shifter has a hand on Murphy's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Murphy takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Murphy takes Shifter's back. #T1#
Shifter is trying to break free.
Shifter is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Murphy is persistently looking for the submission but Shifter is defending it well. #SUB2#
Murphy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Shifter tries to escape the position.
Shifter turns into Murphy and is now in his guard.
Shifter advances position into side control!
Murphy tries to buck Shifter off but Shifter is having none of it.#T2#
Shifter creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Murphy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Shifter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shifter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Shifter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Murphy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shifter looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Murphy is avoiding damage well.
Murphy is trying to control Shifter's posture but Shifter avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Shifter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Murphy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Shifter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murphy has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Murphy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Shifter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murphy, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Murphy keeps Shifter under control for a moment.#SUB#
Shifter tries for a kimura but Murphy is defending well.
Murphy is looking to regain half guard here but Shifter keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Shifter is trying to get an arm triangle but Murphy is defending well.
Murphy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shifter off and has taken his back!
Shifter tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Shifter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shifter is squirming around, avoiding Murphy's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy is trying to take his opponent's back. #T4#
Shifter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Murphy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shifter regains half guard.#SUB#
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Shifter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shifter is refusing to be controlled, as Murphy sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Manus Murphy will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Shifter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Murphy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Manus Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Shifter is retaining full guard.
Shifter wants to improve his position but instead Murphy has moved into half guard.
Murphy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Shifter has his foot on Murphy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murphy works his way back into a safe position though.
Murphy looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Shifter throws his legs up looking for a submission but Murphy uses it to pass to side control.
Shifter gets back to half guard.
Shifter won't allow Murphy to pass to mount. #SUB#
Murphy moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Shifter.
Shifter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murphy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shifter keeps working.
Shifter is trying to get back to half guard.
Shifter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shifter tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Murphy seems to be working for a kimura but Shifter defends the submission attempt.
Shifter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Murphy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Murphy's back!#T3##SUB#
Shifter is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Murphy has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Shifter is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Murphy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Shifter looking to break Murphy's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Murphy remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Shifter will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Murphy is really stuck here. #SUB#
Murphy preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Shifter.
Murphy trying to control the hands but Shifter won't let him.
Shifter seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Murphy fending off the submission attempt from Shifter. #SUB#
Shifter has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T4#
Murphy tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Murphy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Murphy rolls, trying to escape but Shifter keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Shifter is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Murphy knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Murphy for a finish.
Shifter doesn't have the hooks in and Murphy manages to turn into his guard.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Shifter is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Murphy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shifter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murphy has managed to get both his arms back between Shifter's legs - danger averted.
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 Shape Shifter will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Murphy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shifter!#SUB2#
Murphy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shifter, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Murphy is trying to get an arm triangle but Shifter is defending well.
Murphy blocks the strikes from Shifter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter regains half guard.
Shifter trying to get back to full guard but Murphy takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Shifter really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T1#
Shifter sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Shifter throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Shifter is looking to get back to full guard here but Murphy has managed to pass to side control instead.
Shifter tries to buck Murphy off but Murphy is having none of it.
Shifter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Murphy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shifter is looking to improve his position. #T2##SUB#
Shifter actively working from the bottom here.
Murphy prevents Shifter from improving his position.
Shifter punching from the bottom.
Murphy trying to control the action but Shifter is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Shifter looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy slows the pace down in half guard.
Shifter is looking for a sweep. Murphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB#
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Shifter actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Murphy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Shifter actively working from the bottom here.
Shifter gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Shifter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murphy is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Shifter is retaining full guard.
Shifter striking off his back but it's not causing Murphy any problems.
Shifter can't keep his opponent in guard - Murphy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murphy pulls his head out easily.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but Shifter defending well.
Murphy works his way into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy tries to advance to mount but Shifter denies him.
Shifter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manus Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murphy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manus Murphy!
Manus Murphy managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Vegan Gains, into his post fight interview.

Event: DMMA 75: Account vs Ignatov
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1#
Bennett sizes up Murphy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bennett defends it well. #SUB2#
Murphy has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bennett defend it? Murphy steps over the head and cranks it - Bennett is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Murphy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Manus Murphy!
Manus 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.

Event: DMMA 68: Kaupens vs Ramathorn
Date: Dec 19, 2021

#R1#
Murphy throws a right and a left that Niculescu avoids nicely.
Murphy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murphy, as that shot connected.
Murphy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murphy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Niculescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Niculescu dodges the punch combination from Murphy.
A nice side step and Niculescu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Niculescu throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu walks into a straight right hand from Murphy.
Decent striking displayed by Niculescu there.#CUT2#It looks like Manus Murphy has been cut.
Murphy throws the kick towards the body but Niculescu avoids it.
Niculescu blocks a head kick by Murphy. #T1#
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped Niculescu's head back. #KD2#
Niculescu sends Murphy crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Niculescu is motioning to the referee to let Murphy up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Murphy is rocked!
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Niculescu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Niculescu throws an uppercut from hell that sends Murphy clean off his feet! He's out cold! Niculescu stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Constantin Niculescu!
Constantin Niculescu decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Manus Murphy stepped up to the mic, saying 'WTF??? How did that happen?'.

Event: DMMA 40: Nansen vs Alderidge
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Murphy throws a shot to the body.
Murphy connects with a jab.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinks throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Pinks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a jab.
Murphy tries to bum rush Pinks with a series of wild strikes but Pinks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pinks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy lands a jab to Pinks's midsection.
A shot to the body from Murphy misses
and Pinks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murphy thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy connects with a body shot.
We've been told by Pinks's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murphy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pinks rather than just go for the knockout.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Pinks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murphy checks a leg kick.
Murphy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Pinks uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Murphy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinks is just out of range.
Murphy lands a head shot.
Pinks walks into a stiff left hand from Murphy.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Pinks slips the punch.
Pinks is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinks.
Murphy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Murphy misses with an uppercut
and Pinks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murphy thinking.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Pinks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy misses with a hook. Pinks ducked under it nicely.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinks is just out of range.
Murphy avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Murphy throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinks.
Manus Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy misses with the combination.
Pinks misses with a kick to the body.
Pinks throws a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pinks avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Murphy moves out of range as Pinks strikes.
Nice defenses there by Pinks.
Pinks is looking to counter with a body kick.
Pinks throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy. #T3#
Pinks misses with a series of wild punches.
Murphy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pinks.
Pinks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pinks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pinks keeps the fight on the outside.
Pinks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy connects with a crisp jab.
Murphy tries to bum rush Pinks with a series of wild strikes but Pinks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Pinks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pinks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murphy.
Pinks throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy slips under a jab from Pinks.#T4#
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinks.
Pinks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murphy to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Murphy has managed to clinch.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Pinks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pinks blocking some punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinks blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
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.
Pinks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pinks is fighting to break Murphy's control of his arms but Murphy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pinks stays in close to Murphy's body and controls the position.
Pinks has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manus Murphy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Pinks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinks.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pinks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinks.
And Pinks counters with a quick kick to the body but Murphy blocks it.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Pinks lands a body shot.
Murphy connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Pinks. #BC#
Pinks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target. #CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pinks swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Pinks.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land. #T1#
Pinks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pinks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinks lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pinks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
A short right from Murphy.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Pinks.
A short left from Pinks.
Pinks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Nice body punch from Pinks.
Murphy is breathing heavily.#BC#
Pinks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murphy at a distance.
Murphy moves out of range as Pinks throws a body kick.
Pinks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Pinks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinks tries a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Pinks cracks Murphy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Pinks.
Pinks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pinks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Pinks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinks.
Pinks feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pinks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Murphy misses
and Pinks counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Murphy throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Pinks counters with a nice right hand that sends Murphy toppling to the canvas! Murphy scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pinks finish him?!#ROC#Murphy is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Manus Murphy has been cut.
Pinks lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Murphy head around and knocks him out cold! Pinks hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devonte Pinks!
Devonte Pinks spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Manus Murphy had this to say: 'WTF??? How did that happen?'.

Event: DMMA 32: Murphy vs Lauzon
Date: Aug 04, 2021

#R1#
Lauzon lands an overhand right.
Murphy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Lauzon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the cage.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lauzon smiles and moves away.
Murphy lands with an overhand left.
Lauzon throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy lands with an overhand left.
Murphy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Lauzon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD2#
Lauzon drives through with a takedown into Murphy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Murphy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lauzon uses it to pass to side control.
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
Murphy is trying to control Lauzon's posture but Lauzon avoids it.
Lauzon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Murphy wants to control but Lauzon postures up.#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.
Lauzon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Murphy's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Lauzon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Murphy is looking to regain half guard here but Lauzon keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lauzon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Murphy regains half guard.
Murphy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Murphy wants to sweep here but Lauzon controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Lauzon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lauzon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Murphy looking for a guillotine here but Lauzon defends easily.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murphy scores with a jab.
Murphy lands a jab to Lauzon's midsection.
Lauzon blocks a jab.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Murphy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lauzon. Lauzon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lauzon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy tests Lauzon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lauzon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Manus Murphy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lauzon throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Lauzon moves into the clinch.
Murphy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lauzon smiles and moves away.
Good shot there by Murphy.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Lauzon is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murphy finds it's way round the side to connect with Lauzon's head.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lauzon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Murphy has closed the distance and engaged Lauzon in a clinch.
Lauzon misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Lauzon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Murphy keeping full guard, as Lauzon tries to pass. #SUB#
Murphy looking for a guillotine here but Lauzon defends easily.
Murphy wants to sweep here but Lauzon controlling him for the moment.
Murphy pulls Lauzon in close to his closed guard and prevents Lauzon from doing any damage or advancing position.#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.
Lauzon won't allow Murphy to sweep him here. #SUB#
Murphy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lauzon defends it easily.
Lauzon postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lauzon throws out the jab.
Manus Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lauzon ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy. #T3#
Lauzon moves away from the strike by Murphy.
A big left from Lauzon misses. #CL#
Murphy instigates a clinch.
Lauzon struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Lauzon tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Lauzon back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Lauzon.
Murphy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lauzon smiles and moves away.
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lauzon.
Lauzon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy is looking to counter the offense by Lauzon and move into the clinch.
It looks like Murphy has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lauzon tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Lauzon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4##CL2#
Lauzon drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lauzon. #TD2#
Lauzon gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Murphy regains guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lauzon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murphy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Murphy has his foot on Lauzon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lauzon works his way back into a safe position though.
Murphy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lauzon looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Beau Lauzon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Murphy throws a hook but Lauzon avoids it easily.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Lauzon ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Lauzon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lauzon throws a combination that misses
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Lauzon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lauzon blocks a jab.
Murphy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lauzon on the side of the head.
Lauzon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Lauzon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murphy to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy with a nice cross.#CL2#
Lauzon has closed the distance and engaged Murphy in a clinch.
Lauzon working aggressively here. #TD#
Murphy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lauzon uses from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Murphy looking for a guillotine here but Lauzon defends easily. #T1##SUB#
Murphy working for a triangle but Lauzon defends it easily.
Lauzon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lauzon preventing the sweep. #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.
Lauzon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lauzon won't allow Murphy to sweep him here.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Lauzon tries to pass.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Murphy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lauzons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lauzon.
Jab, jab by Murphy - just one landing.
Lauzon looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well. #T3#
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Lauzon pushes him off.#CL2#
Lauzon moves into the clinch.#TD#
Murphy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Murphy has his foot on Lauzon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lauzon works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Murphy looking for subs off his back but Lauzon has passed one foot through into half guard.
Murphy is refusing to be controlled, as Lauzon sits in half guard.
Beau Lauzon has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4##SUB2#
Lauzon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murphy defends it well. #SUB2#
Murphy is defending against the submission attempts here by Lauzon. #SUB2#
Lauzon is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lauzon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murphy has managed to free his arm - good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manus Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manus Murphy!
Manus Murphy spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: BLAZE 32 - NICOLETTA VS JANA
Date: Jun 17, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Kurosaki instigates a clinch.
Kurosaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Murphy drags the fight down to the ground.
Murphy wants to sweep here but Kurosaki controlling him for the moment.
Kurosaki wants to stand but Murphy is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Murphy is looking for a triangle but Kurosaki pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki preventing the sweep. #T1#
Murphy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Murphy looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kurosaki is defending well. Murphy quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kurosaki has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Murphy celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manus Murphy!
Manus Murphy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Ichigo Kurosaki was interviewed post fight and said 'Well that's that.. on to the next.'.

Event: BLAZE 25 - SLAISSI VS GOEBBELS
Date: Apr 29, 2021

#R1#
A cross from Volkov lands.#CL#
Murphy rushes Volkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy jumps guard but Volkov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Volkov won't allow it.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Volkov to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manus Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but Volkov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Murphy gets control of Volkov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Murphy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volkov is one step ahead there.
Murphy is pulling down on Volkov's head to control his posture.
Volkov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Murphy looking for a guillotine here but Volkov defends easily. #T1#
Murphy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Volkov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Murphy's guard.
Murphy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Murphy is trying to keep Volkov in close.
Murphy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Murphy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Murphy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #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.
Murphy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Volkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Volkov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Murphy asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Volkov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Murphy has knee on belly momentarily but Volkov bucks him off and regains half guard.
Volkov is trying to stand.
Murphy trying to mount his opponent but Volkov defends it.
Murphy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Murphy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Volkov sees it coming and defends easily.
Murphy performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Murphy continues to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkov throws out the jab.
Murphy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Volkov.
Volkov looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Volkov manages to circle out of the way.
Murphy slips a straight right by Volkov.
Volkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Volkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Murphy gets a clinch.
Murphy jumps guard but Volkov stands there with Murphy around his waist. Murphy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murphy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Volkov smiles and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manus Murphy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Volkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Murphy slips under a jab from Volkov.#CL#
Murphy gets a clinch.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but Volkov has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy fails to pull guard.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Volkov to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manus Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Volkov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murphy fails to pull guard.
Volkov is trying to push Murphy away but Murphy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Volkov wants to break free but Murphy has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Volkov won't allow it.
Murphy jumps guard but Volkov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Murphy manages to pull guard. #T1##SU2#
Volkov stands up and waves to Murphy to follow him.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volkov.
Volkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Volkov misses.
Murphy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Volkov manages to circle out of the way.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Volkov manages to circle out of the way.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkov throws out the jab.
Murphy is looking to counter the offense by Volkov and move into the clinch.
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
Murphy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
Murphy tries to counter by clinching up but Volkov breaks away and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Volkov misses the target. #CL#
Volkov tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Volkov just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Murphy is trying to pull guard but Volkov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but Volkov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Volkov is trying to force a seperation but Murphy has the dominant position.
Murphy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Volkov smiles and moves away.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Volkov pushes him off.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Volkov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
A big left from Volkov misses.
Volkov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Volkov throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Volkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Murphy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Volkov.
Murphy tries to clinch but Volkov is having none of it. #T3#
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volkov with the counter takedown but Murphy avoids it easily.
Maxim Volkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Murphy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maxim Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy is looking to counter the offense by Volkov and move into the clinch.
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Volkov circles away. #CL#
Murphy clinches up with Volkov and pushes him back against the cage.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Volkov holds him up against the cage and eventually Murphy drops back down to his feet.
Murphy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Volkov tries to break free but Murphy pushes him back against the cage.
Murphy fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T4##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.
Manus Murphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Murphy working for a triangle but Volkov defends it easily.
Volkov is looking to stand up but Murphy won't let him.
Volkov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volkov is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Volkov misses with a hook.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Volkov.
Murphy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Volkov manages to circle out of the way.
Volkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Murphy clinches with his opponent.
Murphy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Volkov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murphy jumps guard but Volkov stands there with Murphy around his waist. Murphy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but Volkov has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manus Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Murphy pulls guard successfully.
Volkov tries to stand but Murphy is controlling from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Volkov is posturing up here but Murphy has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Volkov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Volkov has to tap! Slick submission there by Murphy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manus Murphy!
In his post fight interview, Manus Murphy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BLAZE 20 - MURPHY VS NICOLETTA
Date: Mar 25, 2021

#R1#
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nicoletta keeps the fight on the outside.
Nicoletta throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nicoletta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nicoletta throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicoletta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Nicoletta keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Murphy clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#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. #SUB#
Murphy working for a triangle but Nicoletta defends it easily.
Murphy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Murphy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nicoletta defends it easily.#T1#
Nicoletta stopping the sweep attempt from Murphy.
Nicoletta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nicoletta's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Murphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nicoletta told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Murphy is working an open guard so Nicoletta takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nicoletta circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Murphy moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Nicoletta breaks the clinch. #CL#
Murphy pushes Nicoletta up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Nicoletta won't allow it.
Nicoletta has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Nicoletta lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Murphy successfully pulls guard. #T2#
Murphy looking to control.
Murphy managing to control the position.
Nicoletta 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.
Nicoletta wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Nicoletta wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nicoletta postures up.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nicoletta is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Nicoletta stands up from Murphy's guard - Nicoletta perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nicoletta misses the shot to the body.
Murphy wants to clinch.#T3#
Murphy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nicoletta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nicoletta circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Nicoletta to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicoletta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Murphy has Nicoletta up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Nicoletta forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Murphy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nicoletta uses from the top position. #T4#
Nicoletta wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
Nicoletta postures up.
Nicoletta seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Murphy has his foot on Nicoletta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nicoletta works his way back into a safe position though.
Nicoletta must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nicoletta trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nicoletta has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Murphy is proving hard to escape from.
Nicoletta controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy working a defensive guard here.
Murphy is really struggling to control Nicoletta but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Casimiro Nicoletta will probably get the nod.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Murphy tries to clinch
enabling Nicoletta to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Nicoletta.
Nicoletta lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Murphy falls backwards - clearly groggy! Nicoletta dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Casimiro Nicoletta!
Casimiro Nicoletta is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Casimiro Nicoletta thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Manus Murphy was interviewed post fight and said 'WTF??? How did that happen?'.

Event: BLAZE 14 - MURPHY VS DRACULA
Date: Feb 11, 2021

#R1#
Dracula missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dracula loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Dracula looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Dracula throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dracula throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Dracula misses with a straight left.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Dracula.
Murphy is looking to clinch but Dracula is avoiding it.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Dracula misses.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dracula throws out the jab.
Dracula throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dracula has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dracula.
A telegraphed right hand from Dracula misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dracula misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Murphy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Murphy manages to pull guard.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Murphy is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Murphy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dracula postures up.
Murphy is pulling down on Dracula's head. It's preventing any offense from Dracula, at least for the moment.
Murphy is trying to keep Dracula in close. #SUB#
Murphy looking for a guillotine here but Dracula defends easily. #T2#
Dracula 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#
Dracula can't keep his opponent in guard - Murphy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Dracula is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Murphy has latched onto it... Big trouble! Murphy pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Dracula is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Murphy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manus Murphy!
Manus Murphy is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Manus Murphy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Vlad Dracula was interviewed post fight and said 'My penis hurts'.

Event: ROCK FC: GONY Finale 1
Date: Jan 08, 2021

#R1#
Murphy tries to clinch but Read is having none of it. #CL#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Read looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Read wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Read can't break the clinch.
Read is trying to break the clinch but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but Read has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Read to keep the fight standing.
Read working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Read pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Murphy tries to clinch but Read is having none of it.
Read lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Murphy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Read counters with a stiff right hand.
Read wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Read just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manus Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Read manages to break the clinch.
Read tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Read.
Murphy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Read misses with a right hand #CL#
and Murphy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
Read wants to get back to striking at distance but Murphy won't allow it. #BC2#
Read escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Read keeps it at a distance.
Read loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Read avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Murphy moves into the clinch successfully.
Read is trying to break the clinch but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Read forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Murphy successfully pulls guard.
Murphy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Read's guard. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Murphy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Read's guard. #T3#
Read pushes Murphy off looking to stand but Murphy dives back in and keeps control.
Murphy passes to side control. #SUB#
Read tries to escape back to his feet but Murphy has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Read's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Read is tapping! Murphy saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Manus Murphy!
After the fight, Manus Murphy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: ROCK FC: GONY 4.1
Date: Dec 18, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Murphy moves into range and clinches up with Vaziri.#TD2#
Murphy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vaziri uses from the top position.
Vaziri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
Murphy controlling the position.
Vaziri trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vaziri looking to pass the guard.
Murphy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vaziri is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vaziri is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Vaziri content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Murphy has locked up a guillotine! Murphy's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Vaziri is holding on here and Murphy must be using up a lot of energy. Vaziri has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Murphy gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Manus Murphy!
Manus Murphy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: ROCK FC: GONY 3.2
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Piazza throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Piazza.
As Piazza tries to get set, Murphy tries to push him back and clinch up but Piazza manages to avoid the attempt.
Piazza takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Piazza looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Piazza.
Piazza throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Murphy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Piazza circles away.
It seemed like Piazza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murphy wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Piazza misses the target.
Murphy walks into a stiff left hand from Piazza.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Piazza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Piazza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Murphy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Piazza, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Piazza has had enough of the clinch but Murphy keeps him there for the moment.
Murphy jumps guard but Piazza stands there with Murphy around his waist. Murphy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murphy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Piazza just stands there and leans against the cage.
Piazza tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it. #BC2#
Piazza breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Murphy has closed the distance and engaged Piazza in a clinch.
Piazza tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy jumps guard but Piazza stands there with Murphy around his waist. Murphy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manus Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piazza wants to stand but Murphy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piazza's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Piazza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Murphy's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Murphy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Piazza trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy trying to control the position. #T2#
Piazza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Murphy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Piazza wanted to stand there but Murphy had control of the position.
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet.
Piazza is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Murphy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Piazza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Murphy keeping full guard, as Piazza tries to pass. #SUB#
Piazza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murphy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Piazza has managed to get both his arms back between Murphy's legs - danger averted.
Piazza wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Murphy working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Piazza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Piazza trying to move into half guard but instead Murphy has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Murphy trying to control but Piazza is working from the bottom.
Piazza is trying to keep Murphy in close.
Piazza trying to control the position here.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Piazza keeps moving.
Piazza 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Murphy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Piazza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mark Piazza will probably get the nod.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Piazza loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murphy slips under a jab from Piazza.#CL#
Murphy has Piazza up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Murphy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Piazza smiles and moves away.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Piazza circles away.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Piazza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Piazza connects with a jab.
Piazza throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Murphy counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Murphy manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Murphy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Piazza is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Murphy has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Piazza is looking to defend but Murphy has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Piazza! Murphy pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Piazza taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Manus Murphy!
Manus Murphy took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Ohh, and another Convicted chump goes down like a cheap hooker!'.

Event: ROCK FC: GONY 2.2
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Murphy clinches up with Fick and pushes him back against the cage.
Murphy keeps control of Fick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Murphy jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy pulls Fick in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Fick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fick is looking to stand up but Murphy won't let him.
We've been hearing good reports from Murphy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Murphy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fick trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Fick trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Fick is posturing up here but Murphy has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Fick tries to roll out but it's too tight and Fick has to tap! Slick submission there by Murphy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manus Murphy!
After the fight, Manus Murphy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Hansie Fick spoke after the fight, saying 'Job well done.'.

Event: ROCK FC: GONY 1.2
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy avoids the head kick by Vesuri.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vesuri.
Murphy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vesuri. Vesuri obviously looking to wear him down.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Vesuri. #CL#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but Vesuri turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Murphy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vesuri is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#TD#
Murphy jumps guard and drags Vesuri to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vesuri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vesuri is fighting to break Murphy's control of his arms but Murphy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Vesuri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vesuri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murphy working a defensive guard here.
Vesuri wants to get up but he can't break Murphy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Murphy pulls Vesuri in to control the position.
Vesuri stopping the sweep attempt from Murphy.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vesuri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vesuri throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vesuri.
Murphy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murphy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vesuri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murphy tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vesuri paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Vesuri.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice body kick from Vesuri.#CL#
Murphy drives through and clinches with Vesuri against the cage.
Murphy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vesuri smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manus Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vesuri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murphy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vesuri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vesuri lands a leg kick that knocks Murphy off balance momentarily.
Vesuri tries a head kick but it misses.
Vesuri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vesuri. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Vesuri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vesuri with a nice calf kick.
Vesuri keeps the fight on the outside.
Vesuri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vesuri.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vesuri. That's going to slow Murphy down.
Vesuri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murphy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vesuri.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vesuri just misses with a punch to the body.
Vesuri explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vesuri has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Vesuri pushes him off.#CL#
Murphy moves into the clinch successfully.
Murphy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vesuri smiles and moves away. #T4#
Vesuri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Murphy slips a jab from Vesuri.
Vesuri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy is looking to counter the offense by Vesuri and move into the clinch.
Pekka Vesuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy wants to clinch.
Vesuri lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Murphy moves into range and clinches up with Vesuri.
Vesuri misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murphy.
Vesuri controlling the action here for a moment.
Murphy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vesuri walks away with a smile on his face. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Vesuri dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Vesuri lands a front kick.#CL#
Murphy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vesuri tries to stall but Murphy uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #TD#
Murphy jumps guard and drags Vesuri to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy is pulling down on Vesuri's head. It's preventing any offense from Vesuri, at least for the moment.
Murphy 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#
Vesuri is not content to let Murphy control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Murphy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Murphy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1##SUB#
Vesuri is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Murphy locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Vesuri is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manus Murphy!
Manus Murphy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: ROCK FC: Rookie trials 2
Date: Sep 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liam Murphy moves out of range of the body kick.
Manus Murphy checks a low kick from Liam Murphy.
Manus Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Liam Murphy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Manus Murphy throws a quick counter kick to the body but Liam Murphy avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Liam Murphy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Liam Murphy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Manus Murphy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Manus Murphy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Liam Murphy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Liam Murphy backs away, Manus Murphy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Liam Murphy looks to land a body kick but Manus Murphy moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manus Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Liam Murphy moves out of range easily.
Liam Murphy shapes to counter with a head kick.
Manus Murphy moves out of range of the body kick.
Manus Murphy tries to work over Liam Murphy's front leg with a kick but Liam Murphy checks it.
A head kick misses from Manus Murphy. #T1#
Liam Murphy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Liam Murphy checks a low kick from Manus Murphy.
Liam Murphy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Manus Murphy throws the kick towards the body but Liam Murphy avoids it.
Liam Murphy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Manus Murphy avoids the head kick by Liam Murphy.
Manus Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Liam Murphy moves out of range easily.
Liam Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Manus Murphy moves out of range easily.
Manus Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manus Murphy looks to land a body kick but Liam Murphy moved away.
Manus Murphy avoids the head kick by Liam Murphy. #T2#
Liam Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manus Murphy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Liam Murphy looks for the body kick but Manus Murphy saw that one coming.
Manus Murphy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Liam Murphy wants to slow Manus Murphy down by chopping away at his legs.
Liam Murphy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Manus Murphy throws a body kick that misses.
Liam Murphy follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Liam Murphy throws a low kick but Manus Murphy moves out of range easily.
Liam Murphy moves out of range as Manus Murphy throws a body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Liam Murphy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Liam Murphy looks for the body kick but Manus Murphy saw that one coming.
Manus Murphy throws a half hearted mid kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Liam Murphy.
Well Liam Murphy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 9:10
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 9:10
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Murphy!
A victorious Liam Murphy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Manus Murphy stepped up to the mic, saying 'He fucking cheated!'.

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