Post by The Sandmen on May 23, 2017 8:22:09 GMT -5
Lauren Murphy glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
Ferocious staredown by Davis while John McCarthy recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Lauren Murphy tries to bring the fight to the ground
Davis goes down.
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Davis
As the fight continues it seems that Lauren Murphy is taking the best of the fight.
Murphy tries to jump to side mount.
Alexis Davis closed her guard around Lauren Murphy.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Lauren Murphy looks to pass to mount...
Davis creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
Murphy launches a hook to the body
Alexis Davis moves aside looking for a counter...
Lauren Murphy is measuring Davis with her jab.
Davis isn't fazed.
Murphy tries to grapple
She puts Davis in a double underhook!
Alexis Davis tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Murphy is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Murphy doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Alexis Davis embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Murphy who put distance between them
Murphy is holding Alexis Davis's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexis Davis loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Lauren Murphy in her guard.
Lauren Murphy keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Lauren Murphy isolates Alexis Davis's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Alexis Davis is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Lauren Murphy looks to mount Alexis Davis...
Alexis Davis sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to move to full guard
Alexis Davis manages to switch to full guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Good looking punches from Lauren Murphy on the ground
deflected by Davis.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Lauren Murphy is looking to pass Alexis Davis's guard...
Alexis Davis has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Murphy breaths deeply while on the ground
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauren Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Alexis Davis is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Murphy into her guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Murphy is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Pitty-pat punches from Murphy
They're bothering Davis even though they aren't hurting her.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Lauren Murphy tries to pass Alexis Davis's guard...
Lauren Murphy manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Davis
Lauren Murphy throws down elbows...
Davis is not making herself an easy target.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Davis
Murphy tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Davis from the side mount!
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Lauren Murphy in her guard.
Lauren Murphy keeps control and remains in side mount.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Lauren Murphy in her guard.
Lauren Murphy keeps control and remains in side mount.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Lauren Murphy in her guard.
Lauren Murphy keeps control and remains in side mount.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Davis
Davis covers herself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy measures the resilience of Davis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Davis blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
Murphy fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexis Davis didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around Murphy
She succeeds!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Lauren Murphy has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Murphy fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexis Davis didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Davis
Murphy is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Murphy is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Davis's ribs.
Davis is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Davis
Lauren Murphy aggressively and repeatedly punches Davis.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around Murphy
She succeeds!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Davis shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Murphy is in closed guard... Davis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Alexis Davis in her guard...
Lauren Murphy gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Davis suddenly holds Lauren Murphy's arm and tries an armbar!
Murphy can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Alexis Davis!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Davis
Davis covers herself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Davis tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Davis throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Lauren Murphy realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Lauren Murphy. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Good movement from Murphy
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Lauren Murphy attempts a sweep single...
Lauren Murphy catches Alexis Davis's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Murphy.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Lauren Murphy tries to pass Alexis Davis's guard...
Lauren Murphy manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to move to full guard
Alexis Davis manages to switch to full guard.
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Davis
Murphy tries to jump to side mount.
Alexis Davis closed her guard around Lauren Murphy.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Alexis Davis
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Murphy tries to open up Davis with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Davis is trying to block them with her hands...
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Murphy is moving on the ground...
Davis tries to counter Murphy's moves on the ground.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Lauren Murphy looks to mount Alexis Davis...
Alexis Davis sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Davis
Lauren Murphy tries to free her leg...
Lauren Murphy uses some of her skill by jumping out of Davis's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Lauren Murphy looks to mount Alexis Davis...
Lauren Murphy slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Not a desiderable position that Murphy is in now. Alexis Davis is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Alexis Davis tries to roll to her side and trap Lauren Murphy in her guard...
Lauren Murphy keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Not a desiderable position that Davis is in now. Lauren Murphy is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Murphy tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lauren Murphy controls the situation despite Alexis Davis efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Davis tries to move on the ground and shows Lauren Murphy a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Davis's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis tries to roll to her side and trap Lauren Murphy in her guard...
Lauren Murphy keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Alexis Davis
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Murphy is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Davis's ribs.
Davis is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Good looking punches from Lauren Murphy on the ground
They could take their toll on Davis.
Davis has a small cut in her Mouth
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis tries to roll to her side and trap Lauren Murphy in her guard...
Lauren Murphy keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Davis tries to stand up!
Murphy doesn't allow her!
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Lauren Murphy aggressively and repeatedly punches Davis.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Davis has a small cut in her Nose
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Alexis Davis
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Murphy's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Davis
Alexis Davis tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Murphy
Alexis Davis doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Alexis Davis. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Lauren Murphy has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 3
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Davis is holding Lauren Murphy's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lauren Murphy shows great balance while pushing away Alexis Davis
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Lauren Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Davis is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around Murphy
She is not able to do it
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Davis
Lauren Murphy aggressively and repeatedly punches Davis.
Good job by Davis blocking and slipping the blows.
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Davis
Murphy moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Davis
Lauren Murphy pushes Alexis Davis against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Alexis Davis struggles not allowing Lauren Murphy improve her position.
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to move on the ground and shows Lauren Murphy a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Davis's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Davis
Alexis Davis launches a few punches to Murphy's cheek from the guard.
Lauren Murphy uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Davis
Murphy throws a few hammer fists to the face of Alexis Davis
Blocked by Davis.
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around Murphy
She succeeds!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Murphy positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Davis's being punished here!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Lauren Murphy tries to open Davis's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Lauren Murphy. Davis is unable to cover herself now!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Murphy is in closed guard... Davis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Davis catch Lauren Murphy's right arm and tries a kimura
Lauren Murphy holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Alexis Davis doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Alexis Davis. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Davis is holding Lauren Murphy's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lauren Murphy loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Alexis Davis keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Davis tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Davis's ribs.
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Davis's cheek from the guard.
Alexis Davis uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Alexis Davis tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Alexis Davis appears to be unbreakable
Murphy is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Davis fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Lauren Murphy's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Murphy hold her own hand and breaks Davis's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Alexis Davis.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Lauren Murphy looks to mount Alexis Davis...
Lauren Murphy slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis tries to roll to her side and trap Lauren Murphy in her guard...
Alexis Davis gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Davis tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to move to full guard
Alexis Davis manages to switch to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Lauren Murphy!
Davis is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Davis studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Davis launches a hook to the body
Bang! Murphy stops that one with her ribs!
Lauren Murphy tries a hook to the body
and hits Davis's ribs hard
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Davis is holding Lauren Murphy's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lauren Murphy loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
1:08 Round 4 and Davis is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Alexis Davis looks to pass to mount...
Murphy creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
Davis is holding Lauren Murphy's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lauren Murphy shows great balance while pushing away Alexis Davis
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Lauren Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Alexis Davis is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Murphy into her guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Lauren Murphy wants to finish her opponent on the ground
Lauren Murphy can't find an opening in her opponent's guard!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Murphy tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Davis leans and gets Lauren Murphy's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Murphy is in closed guard... Davis tries to roll on the ground!
Lauren Murphy uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Murphy use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) is cheering her!
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Lauren Murphy looks to mount Alexis Davis...
Lauren Murphy slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis tries to roll to her side and trap Lauren Murphy in her guard...
Alexis Davis gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Lauren Murphy aggressively and repeatedly punches Davis.
Good job by Davis blocking and slipping the blows.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Lauren Murphy looks to posture up and open Alexis Davis's guard...
Alexis Davis has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexis Davis attempts a sweep single...
Alexis Davis catches Lauren Murphy's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Davis.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Murphy
Alexis Davis tries to pass Lauren Murphy's guard...
Alexis Davis passes momentarily but Lauren Murphy regains full guard.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Murphy
Deep breaths from Lauren Murphy who tries a hammer punch to Davis's ribs.
That hit Davis who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Murphy
Davis struggles on the ground and tries to break Lauren Murphy's guard...
Alexis Davis is in Murphy open guard now
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy tries to close her guard around Davis
She is not able to do it
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Murphy
Davis tries to jump to side mount.
Lauren Murphy jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Murphy leans back...
Davis eyes her warily.
Murphy misses a step and Alexis Davis sees an opportunity to counter her!
Alexis Davis isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Murphy blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Davis's guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Davis
Murphy tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Davis from the side mount!
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Davis tries to show some ground skills
Murphy uses her strength to keep Murphy at a disadvantage
Alexis Davis gets sloppy and Lauren Murphy tries to take advantage...
Murphy gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Alexis Davis! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Alexis Davis doesn't defend herself!
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Lauren Murphy in her guard.
Alexis Davis manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to move to full guard
Lauren Murphy keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Davis
Davis measures the resilience of Murphy's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Murphy blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Murphy is trying to counter now!
Lauren Murphy fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Davis's face!
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Lauren Murphy has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 5
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Lauren Murphy attempts a sweep single...
Alexis Davis was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Alexis Davis is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Alexis Davis tries to bring the fight to the ground
Murphy goes down.
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy tries to close her guard around Davis
She is not able to do it
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Murphy
Davis tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy attempts to move to full guard
Alexis Davis keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Davis's cheek from the guard.
Alexis Davis uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Murphy
Davis is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Davis tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Alexis Davis looks to mount Lauren Murphy...
Lauren Murphy takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Murphy
Not a desiderable position that Davis is in now. Lauren Murphy is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Deep breaths from Lauren Murphy who tries a hammer punch to Davis's ribs.
That hit Davis who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Murphy
Davis moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Murphy
Murphy attempts a triangle from bottom! Alexis Davis slips out. Murphy quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Alexis Davis slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Lauren Murphy. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexis Davis fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Lauren Murphy!
Davis ducks under...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Lauren Murphy attempts a sweep single...
Lauren Murphy catches Alexis Davis's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Murphy.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Murphy is in closed guard... Davis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Davis's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Davis
Murphy positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Davis's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Alexis Davis looks to counter!
Davis switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Murphy struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to move to full guard
Alexis Davis manages to switch to full guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Davis measures the resilience of Murphy's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Murphy's side.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Lauren Murphy has seen better days.
Murphy tries to escape from the closed guard
Murphy succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around Murphy
She succeeds!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Pitty-pat punches from Murphy
Alexis Davis doesn't flinch.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Lauren Murphy hovers above Davis
Alexis Davis stops her from throwing strikes.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Davis measures the resilience of Murphy's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Murphy's side.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Murphy is in closed guard... Davis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Murphy tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Alexis Davis doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Alexis Davis looks to counter!
Davis catch Lauren Murphy's right arm and tries a kimura
Lauren Murphy holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Alexis Davis sits high on Lauren Murphy's chest and pulls her leg underneath Murphy's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Murphy tries to roll out. She's too quick for Alexis Davis and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Davis and it cost her top position.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Lauren Murphy by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Lauren Murphy
Punches 4/11 (36%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 9/10 (90%)
GnP strikes 38/95 (40%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1140 s
Statistics: Alexis Davis
Punches 4/4 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 4/9 (44%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1140 s
I just don’t have things to say today. Dafuq?
Ferocious staredown by Davis while John McCarthy recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Lauren Murphy tries to bring the fight to the ground
Davis goes down.
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Davis
As the fight continues it seems that Lauren Murphy is taking the best of the fight.
Murphy tries to jump to side mount.
Alexis Davis closed her guard around Lauren Murphy.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Lauren Murphy looks to pass to mount...
Davis creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
Murphy launches a hook to the body
Alexis Davis moves aside looking for a counter...
Lauren Murphy is measuring Davis with her jab.
Davis isn't fazed.
Murphy tries to grapple
She puts Davis in a double underhook!
Alexis Davis tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Murphy is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Murphy doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Alexis Davis embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Murphy who put distance between them
Murphy is holding Alexis Davis's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexis Davis loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Lauren Murphy in her guard.
Lauren Murphy keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Lauren Murphy isolates Alexis Davis's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Alexis Davis is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Lauren Murphy looks to mount Alexis Davis...
Alexis Davis sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to move to full guard
Alexis Davis manages to switch to full guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Good looking punches from Lauren Murphy on the ground
deflected by Davis.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Lauren Murphy is looking to pass Alexis Davis's guard...
Alexis Davis has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Murphy breaths deeply while on the ground
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauren Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Alexis Davis is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Murphy into her guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Murphy is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Pitty-pat punches from Murphy
They're bothering Davis even though they aren't hurting her.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Lauren Murphy tries to pass Alexis Davis's guard...
Lauren Murphy manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Davis
Lauren Murphy throws down elbows...
Davis is not making herself an easy target.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Davis
Murphy tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Davis from the side mount!
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Lauren Murphy in her guard.
Lauren Murphy keeps control and remains in side mount.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Lauren Murphy in her guard.
Lauren Murphy keeps control and remains in side mount.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Lauren Murphy in her guard.
Lauren Murphy keeps control and remains in side mount.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Davis
Davis covers herself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy measures the resilience of Davis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Davis blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
Murphy fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexis Davis didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around Murphy
She succeeds!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Lauren Murphy has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Murphy fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexis Davis didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Davis
Murphy is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Murphy is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Davis's ribs.
Davis is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Davis
Lauren Murphy aggressively and repeatedly punches Davis.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around Murphy
She succeeds!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Davis shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Murphy is in closed guard... Davis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Alexis Davis in her guard...
Lauren Murphy gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Davis suddenly holds Lauren Murphy's arm and tries an armbar!
Murphy can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Alexis Davis!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Davis
Davis covers herself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Davis tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Davis throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Lauren Murphy realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Lauren Murphy. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Good movement from Murphy
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Lauren Murphy attempts a sweep single...
Lauren Murphy catches Alexis Davis's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Murphy.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Lauren Murphy tries to pass Alexis Davis's guard...
Lauren Murphy manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to move to full guard
Alexis Davis manages to switch to full guard.
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Davis
Murphy tries to jump to side mount.
Alexis Davis closed her guard around Lauren Murphy.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Alexis Davis
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Murphy tries to open up Davis with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Davis is trying to block them with her hands...
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Murphy is moving on the ground...
Davis tries to counter Murphy's moves on the ground.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Lauren Murphy looks to mount Alexis Davis...
Alexis Davis sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Davis
Lauren Murphy tries to free her leg...
Lauren Murphy uses some of her skill by jumping out of Davis's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Lauren Murphy looks to mount Alexis Davis...
Lauren Murphy slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Not a desiderable position that Murphy is in now. Alexis Davis is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Alexis Davis tries to roll to her side and trap Lauren Murphy in her guard...
Lauren Murphy keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Not a desiderable position that Davis is in now. Lauren Murphy is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Murphy tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lauren Murphy controls the situation despite Alexis Davis efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Davis tries to move on the ground and shows Lauren Murphy a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Davis's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis tries to roll to her side and trap Lauren Murphy in her guard...
Lauren Murphy keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Alexis Davis
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Murphy is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Davis's ribs.
Davis is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Good looking punches from Lauren Murphy on the ground
They could take their toll on Davis.
Davis has a small cut in her Mouth
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis tries to roll to her side and trap Lauren Murphy in her guard...
Lauren Murphy keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Davis tries to stand up!
Murphy doesn't allow her!
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Lauren Murphy aggressively and repeatedly punches Davis.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Davis has a small cut in her Nose
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Alexis Davis
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Murphy's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Davis
Alexis Davis tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Murphy
Alexis Davis doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Alexis Davis. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Lauren Murphy has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 3
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Davis is holding Lauren Murphy's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lauren Murphy shows great balance while pushing away Alexis Davis
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Lauren Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Davis is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around Murphy
She is not able to do it
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Davis
Lauren Murphy aggressively and repeatedly punches Davis.
Good job by Davis blocking and slipping the blows.
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Davis
Murphy moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Davis
Lauren Murphy pushes Alexis Davis against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Alexis Davis struggles not allowing Lauren Murphy improve her position.
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to move on the ground and shows Lauren Murphy a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Davis's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Davis
Alexis Davis launches a few punches to Murphy's cheek from the guard.
Lauren Murphy uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Davis
Murphy throws a few hammer fists to the face of Alexis Davis
Blocked by Davis.
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around Murphy
She succeeds!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Murphy positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Davis's being punished here!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Lauren Murphy tries to open Davis's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Lauren Murphy. Davis is unable to cover herself now!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Murphy is in closed guard... Davis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Davis catch Lauren Murphy's right arm and tries a kimura
Lauren Murphy holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Alexis Davis doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Alexis Davis. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Davis is holding Lauren Murphy's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lauren Murphy loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy attempts to trap Alexis Davis in her guard.
Alexis Davis keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Davis tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Davis's ribs.
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Davis's cheek from the guard.
Alexis Davis uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Alexis Davis tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Alexis Davis appears to be unbreakable
Murphy is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Davis fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Lauren Murphy's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Murphy hold her own hand and breaks Davis's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Alexis Davis.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Lauren Murphy looks to mount Alexis Davis...
Lauren Murphy slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis tries to roll to her side and trap Lauren Murphy in her guard...
Alexis Davis gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Davis tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to move to full guard
Alexis Davis manages to switch to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Lauren Murphy!
Davis is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Davis studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Davis launches a hook to the body
Bang! Murphy stops that one with her ribs!
Lauren Murphy tries a hook to the body
and hits Davis's ribs hard
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Davis is holding Lauren Murphy's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lauren Murphy loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
1:08 Round 4 and Davis is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Alexis Davis looks to pass to mount...
Murphy creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
Davis is holding Lauren Murphy's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lauren Murphy shows great balance while pushing away Alexis Davis
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Lauren Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Alexis Davis is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Murphy into her guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Lauren Murphy wants to finish her opponent on the ground
Lauren Murphy can't find an opening in her opponent's guard!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Murphy tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Davis leans and gets Lauren Murphy's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Murphy is in closed guard... Davis tries to roll on the ground!
Lauren Murphy uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Murphy use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) is cheering her!
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Lauren Murphy looks to mount Alexis Davis...
Lauren Murphy slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis tries to roll to her side and trap Lauren Murphy in her guard...
Alexis Davis gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Lauren Murphy aggressively and repeatedly punches Davis.
Good job by Davis blocking and slipping the blows.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Lauren Murphy looks to posture up and open Alexis Davis's guard...
Alexis Davis has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexis Davis attempts a sweep single...
Alexis Davis catches Lauren Murphy's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Davis.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Murphy
Alexis Davis tries to pass Lauren Murphy's guard...
Alexis Davis passes momentarily but Lauren Murphy regains full guard.
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Murphy
Deep breaths from Lauren Murphy who tries a hammer punch to Davis's ribs.
That hit Davis who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Alexis Davis is in closed guard over Murphy
Davis struggles on the ground and tries to break Lauren Murphy's guard...
Alexis Davis is in Murphy open guard now
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy tries to close her guard around Davis
She is not able to do it
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Murphy
Davis tries to jump to side mount.
Lauren Murphy jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Murphy leans back...
Davis eyes her warily.
Murphy misses a step and Alexis Davis sees an opportunity to counter her!
Alexis Davis isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Murphy blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Davis's guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Davis
Murphy tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Davis from the side mount!
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Davis tries to show some ground skills
Murphy uses her strength to keep Murphy at a disadvantage
Alexis Davis gets sloppy and Lauren Murphy tries to take advantage...
Murphy gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Alexis Davis! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Alexis Davis doesn't defend herself!
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Alexis Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to trap Lauren Murphy in her guard.
Alexis Davis manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to move to full guard
Lauren Murphy keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Davis
Davis measures the resilience of Murphy's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Murphy blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Murphy is trying to counter now!
Lauren Murphy fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Davis's face!
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Lauren Murphy has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 5
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Lauren Murphy attempts a sweep single...
Alexis Davis was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Alexis Davis is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Alexis Davis tries to bring the fight to the ground
Murphy goes down.
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy tries to close her guard around Davis
She is not able to do it
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Murphy
Davis tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy attempts to move to full guard
Alexis Davis keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Davis's cheek from the guard.
Alexis Davis uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Murphy
Davis is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Davis tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Alexis Davis is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Alexis Davis looks to mount Lauren Murphy...
Lauren Murphy takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Murphy
Not a desiderable position that Davis is in now. Lauren Murphy is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Deep breaths from Lauren Murphy who tries a hammer punch to Davis's ribs.
That hit Davis who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Alexis Davis is in open guard over Murphy
Davis moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Alexis Davis is in half guard over Murphy
Murphy attempts a triangle from bottom! Alexis Davis slips out. Murphy quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Alexis Davis slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Lauren Murphy. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexis Davis fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Lauren Murphy!
Davis ducks under...
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Lauren Murphy attempts a sweep single...
Lauren Murphy catches Alexis Davis's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Murphy.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Murphy is in closed guard... Davis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Davis's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Davis
Murphy positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Davis's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Alexis Davis looks to counter!
Davis switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Murphy struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Davis
Alexis Davis attempts to move to full guard
Alexis Davis manages to switch to full guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Davis measures the resilience of Murphy's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Murphy's side.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Lauren Murphy has seen better days.
Murphy tries to escape from the closed guard
Murphy succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Davis
Davis tries to close her guard around Murphy
She succeeds!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Pitty-pat punches from Murphy
Alexis Davis doesn't flinch.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Lauren Murphy hovers above Davis
Alexis Davis stops her from throwing strikes.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Davis measures the resilience of Murphy's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Murphy's side.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Davis
Murphy is in closed guard... Davis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Murphy tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Alexis Davis doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Alexis Davis looks to counter!
Davis catch Lauren Murphy's right arm and tries a kimura
Lauren Murphy holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Alexis Davis is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Alexis Davis sits high on Lauren Murphy's chest and pulls her leg underneath Murphy's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Murphy tries to roll out. She's too quick for Alexis Davis and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Davis and it cost her top position.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Comcast Center (College Park, Maryland) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Lauren Murphy by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Lauren Murphy
Punches 4/11 (36%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 9/10 (90%)
GnP strikes 38/95 (40%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1140 s
Statistics: Alexis Davis
Punches 4/4 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 4/9 (44%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1140 s
I just don’t have things to say today. Dafuq?