Post by The Sandmen on Mar 3, 2020 23:26:20 GMT -5
Lauren Murphy raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
Gina Carano looks very relaxed.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Lauren Murphy and Gina Carano touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Gina Carano attempts to cut off Murphy with punches
Murphy reels from the strikes.
Gina Carano throws an uppercut
Murphy slips it.
Poorly executed technique. Lauren Murphy looks to counter!
Murphy is holding Gina Carano's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Gina Carano loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Gina Carano
Lauren Murphy looks to mount Gina Carano...
Gina Carano sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Carano
Gina Carano tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Carano clumsily fails here and it's time for Lauren Murphy to fight back!
Murphy launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Gina Carano rolls over herself and stands up while Lauren Murphy rolls on her back.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Gina Carano. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Lauren Murphy closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Lauren Murphy tries to bring the fight to the ground
Carano won't budge, forcing Murphy to pull guard.
Gina Carano is in closed guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Carano's cheek from the guard.
Gina Carano uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Gina Carano looks to counter!
Carano tries to escape from closed guard...
Murphy waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Gina Carano! She is reversed and nor Lauren Murphy is on half guard!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Carano
Gina Carano launches a few punches to Murphy's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Murphy tries to cover her face,
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Carano
Carano tries to move on the ground and shows Lauren Murphy a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Carano's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Carano
Carano 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.
Carano misses a step and Lauren Murphy sees an opportunity to counter her!
Lauren Murphy tries to free her leg
Gina Carano moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauren Murphy paws at Carano.
Carano answers with solid punches!
Murphy throws a lazy kick
Carano dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts her in to orbit!
Murphy has a small cut in her Chin
Murphy cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Carano can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Carano launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Murphy has a small cut in her Left cheek
Gina Carano swings...
hard impact to Murphy's face!
Lauren Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Carano is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Carano
Murphy tries to move to full mount
Murphy's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Carano
Murphy moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Carano is trying to counter now!
Carano 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.
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Carano
Carano tries to close her guard around Murphy
She succeeds!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Carano
Lauren Murphy tries to pass Gina Carano's guard...
Lauren Murphy passes momentarily but Gina Carano regains full guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Carano
Murphy fires a barrage of punches at Carano's head!
This is bad! Murphy is just pounding on Gina Carano's head like she's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Carano
Lauren Murphy tries to open Carano's guard...
Carano breaks the lock and covers herself from Murphy's punches
Murphy clumsily fails here and it's time for Gina Carano to fight back!
Murphy is in closed guard... Carano tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Gina Carano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy measures the resilience of Carano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Carano blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Gina Carano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Gina Carano in her guard...
Gina Carano keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Gina Carano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Carano's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Carano tries to cover her face,
Gina Carano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Gina Carano pushes Lauren Murphy down and prevents her attempts to escape
Carano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gina Carano launches a few punches to Murphy
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Gina Carano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Carano's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Carano tries to cover her face,
Gina Carano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy measures the resilience of Carano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Carano's side.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Gina Carano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Gina Carano in her guard...
Gina Carano keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Gina Carano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Not a desiderable position that Carano is in now. Lauren Murphy is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Murphy measures the resilience of Carano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Carano blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Murphy misses a step and Gina Carano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gina Carano tries to open Murphy's guard...
Murphy breaks the lock and covers herself from Carano's punches
Gina Carano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Gina Carano in her guard...
Gina Carano keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Murphy is holding Gina Carano's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Gina Carano loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Gina Carano
Lauren Murphy moves to better her position on the ground...
Lauren Murphy viciously slams hammer blows to Carano's face!
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Gina Carano
Murphy gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Gina Carano! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Gina Carano doesn't defend herself!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Gina Carano
Lauren Murphy looks to mount Gina Carano...
Gina Carano sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Carano
Carano tries to move on the ground and shows Lauren Murphy a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Carano uses her forearms to block the impact!
Poorly executed technique. Gina Carano looks to counter!
Gina Carano tries to close the guard.
Carano put Lauren Murphy in closed guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Carano
Carano tries to move on the ground and shows Lauren Murphy a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Carano uses her forearms to block the impact!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Carano
Gina Carano 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
Murphy tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauren Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Gina Carano is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Murphy into her guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Carano
Murphy is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Carano's ribs.
Carano blocks Lauren Murphy's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Carano
Carano tries to move on the ground and shows Lauren Murphy a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Carano's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Carano has a small cut in her Forehead
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Carano
Murphy tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Carano leans and gets Lauren Murphy's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Carano
Carano looks to be in very good shape.
Murphy is in closed guard... Carano tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
Gina Carano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Gina Carano in her guard...
Lauren Murphy moves to half guard.
Gina Carano is in half guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy attempts to move to full guard
Gina Carano keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Gina Carano is in half guard over Murphy
Carano positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Murphy's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Gina Carano is in half guard over Murphy
Murphy measures the resilience of Carano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Carano's side.
Gina Carano is in half guard over Murphy
Gina Carano is cooling the fight on the ground
Gina Carano is in half guard over Murphy
Carano tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Murphy from the side mount!
Gina Carano is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Carano positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Murphy's being punished here!
Gina Carano is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Gina Carano looks to mount Lauren Murphy...
Gina Carano slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Gina Carano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Carano tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gina Carano controls the situation despite Lauren Murphy efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Gina Carano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Gina Carano in her guard...
Gina Carano keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Gina Carano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy breaths deeply while on the ground
Gina Carano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Carano tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gina Carano controls the situation despite Lauren Murphy efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Gina Carano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Gina Carano in her guard...
Gina Carano rolls her over and takes her back!
Carano is in rear mount over Murphy
Murphy has Carano controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Carano is unable to move under Murphy control.
Carano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gina Carano fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Murphy's face!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Carano is in rear mount over Murphy
Carano tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Murphy! Carano has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Carano is in rear mount over Murphy with one hook in
Carano has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Murphy.
Murphy uses her leg as leverage and manages to keep herself safe for now.
Dan Miragliotta 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 3
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0:13 Round 3 and Carano is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Lauren Murphy launches a body shot
Carano evades.
Lauren Murphy attempts a sweep single...
Gina Carano was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Carano is trying to counter now!
Gina Carano fakes a punch and launches herself over Lauren Murphy
Great move by Carano who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Carano pushes Lauren Murphy againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Murphy tries to block Gina Carano punches...
Lauren Murphy pushes away Carano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Carano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Lauren Murphy
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lauren Murphy tries to control Gina Carano in the clinch and use her dirty boxing
Murphy pushes the back of Gina Carano's head with one hand and punches her head a few times with the other, that surely hurts her
The fighters are clinching.
Murphy grapple with Gina Carano and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Gina Carano managed to maintain her balances and avoid the takedown
Carano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carano grapple with Lauren Murphy and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Lauren Murphy managed to maintain her balances and avoid the takedown
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carano grapple with Lauren Murphy and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Lauren Murphy falls hard on the mat with Gina Carano on top of her
Gina Carano is in closed guard over Murphy
Carano is in closed guard... Murphy tries to roll on the ground!
Gina Carano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Carano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gina Carano looks to posture up and open Lauren Murphy's guard...
Gina Carano forces Lauren Murphy to open her guard.
Gina Carano is in open guard over Murphy
Carano cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Murphy can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Murphy tries to close her guard around Carano
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Gina Carano is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy measures the resilience of Carano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Carano's side.
Gina Carano is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy measures the resilience of Carano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Carano blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Gina Carano is in open guard over Murphy
Carano launches a barrage of elbows over Murphy's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Murphy doesn't fight back!
Gina Carano is in open guard over Murphy
Gina Carano fakes some punches
Murphy ties her up.
Poorly executed technique. Lauren Murphy looks to counter!
Murphy measures the resilience of Carano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Carano's side.
Hard blow to Carano's mid-section, she seems hurt
Gina Carano is in open guard over Murphy
Gina Carano positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Gina Carano is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Murphy's abdomen
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Gina Carano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Carano tries to launch a few punches to Lauren Murphy
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Murphy's defense
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Gina Carano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy 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
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Lauren Murphy. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Carano!
Some big punches are landing!
Murphy decides to launch some tentative punches
Gina Carano takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Gina Carano charges at Murphy throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Murphy is rocked!
There is a small laceration on Lauren Murphy's Mouth
Lauren Murphy continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Murphy doesn't stop bleeding.
Carano throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Murphy's defense muffles the blows.
Gina Carano fakes a move and moves laterally.
Lauren Murphy continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Gina Carano!
Murphy is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Gina Carano takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Carano launches a furious hook!
That hits Murphy's chin like a wrecking ball! Murphy loses balance and goes to the mat.
Murphy seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Carano is standing while Murphy is on the ground on her back
Lauren Murphy is a bloody mess!
Gina Carano steps back and allows Murphy to get back to her feet.
Lauren Murphy is on her feet again.
Lauren Murphy and Carano engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Gina Carano is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Murphy doesn't stop bleeding.
Lauren Murphy tries to bring the fight to the ground
Carano won't budge, forcing Murphy to pull guard.
Gina Carano is in closed guard over Murphy
Carano is in closed guard... Murphy tries to roll on the ground!
Gina Carano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Gina Carano is in closed guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Carano is in closed guard... Murphy tries to roll on the ground!
Gina Carano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Lauren Murphy.
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Round 4
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Murphy is holding Gina Carano's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Gina Carano shows great balance while pushing away Lauren Murphy
Murphy is holding Gina Carano's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Gina Carano loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Gina Carano
Gina Carano attempts to trap Lauren Murphy in her guard.
Gina Carano manages to switch to full guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Carano
Lauren Murphy's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Lauren Murphy fakes some punches
Carano ties her up.
Poorly executed technique. Gina Carano looks to counter!
Gina Carano launches a few punches to Murphy's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Murphy tries to cover her face,
Murphy has a small cut in her Left cheek
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Carano
Lauren Murphy is a bloody mess!
Gina Carano launches a few punches to Murphy's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Murphy tries to cover her face,
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Carano
Lauren Murphy aggressively and repeatedly punches Carano.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Carano
Murphy tries to escape from the closed guard
Lauren Murphy any adventage in the ground.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Carano
Murphy is in closed guard... Carano tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
Gina Carano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Gina Carano in her guard...
Gina Carano rolls her over and takes her back!
Carano is in rear mount over Murphy
Lauren Murphy is a bloody mess!
Murphy has Carano controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Carano is unable to move under Murphy control.
Carano is trying to counter now!
Gina Carano fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Murphy's face!
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Carano is in rear mount over Murphy
Carano tries to launch a few punches to Lauren Murphy
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Murphy's defense
Carano is in rear mount over Murphy
Murphy measures the resilience of Carano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Carano blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Carano is in rear mount over Murphy
Carano tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Murphy! Carano has one hook in and keeps working!
Carano is in rear mount over Murphy with one hook in
Carano has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Murphy.
Nicely done! Carano now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Carano is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Murphy doesn't stop bleeding.
Murphy measures the resilience of Carano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Carano's side.
Carano is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Lauren Murphy's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Murphy measures the resilience of Carano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Carano blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Carano is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Murphy doesn't stop bleeding.
Murphy tries to move on the ground and shows Gina Carano a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Murphy's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Carano is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Carano tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Murphy!
Carano has one of her arm over Lauren Murphy's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Carano is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Lauren Murphy doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Carano's moves.
Carano is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Carano cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Murphy can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Lauren Murphy is a bloody mess!
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Carano's cheek from the guard.
Gina Carano uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Carano is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Carano is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Murphy, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
Carano moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Carano is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Murphy measures the resilience of Carano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Carano blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Carano is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Lauren Murphy 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
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Lauren Murphy. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Murphy is holding Gina Carano's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Gina Carano shows great balance while pushing away Lauren Murphy
Poorly executed technique. Gina Carano looks to counter!
Carano dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Murphy from the ground!
Murphy steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Lauren Murphy goes with a looping right hand while Gina Carano jumps back and jabs
Murphy seems staggered and Gina Carano runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Lauren Murphy is a bloody mess!
Murphy grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Carano struggles... Lauren Murphy is unable to take her down
Crisp uppercut by Carano followed by a hard jab
Lauren Murphy stumbles back.
Murphy's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Murphy doesn't stop bleeding.
A furious flurry of punches from Gina Carano
puts Murphy in a world of hurt!
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Carano begins to launch a barrage of punches over Murphy
this is getting worse and worse for Murphy
There is a small laceration on Lauren Murphy's Mouth
A right hand from Gina Carano
surprises Murphy!
Murphy's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Lauren Murphy's Mouth
Lauren Murphy continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Carano is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Murphy's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Lauren Murphy's Right cheek
Lauren Murphy seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Gina Carano!
Lauren Murphy continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Gina Carano runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Lauren Murphy who almost cannot stand!
One after another Gina Carano is punishing Murphy! Wow! Dan Miragliotta should be doing something soon!
Gina Carano turns out the lights for Murphy! Tiiiiiiiim-ber! What a knock out!
Murphy has a small cut in her Right cheek
Winner is Gina Carano by KO (Punches) at 0:58 Round 5
Statistics: Lauren Murphy
Punches 6/11 (55%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 5/11 (45%)
GnP strikes 32/65 (49%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 834 s
Statistics: Gina Carano
Punches 50/72 (69%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 22/48 (46%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 821 s
Murphy early, then Carano late and for the win.
Gina Carano looks very relaxed.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Lauren Murphy and Gina Carano touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Gina Carano attempts to cut off Murphy with punches
Murphy reels from the strikes.
Gina Carano throws an uppercut
Murphy slips it.
Poorly executed technique. Lauren Murphy looks to counter!
Murphy is holding Gina Carano's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Gina Carano loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Gina Carano
Lauren Murphy looks to mount Gina Carano...
Gina Carano sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Carano
Gina Carano tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Carano clumsily fails here and it's time for Lauren Murphy to fight back!
Murphy launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Gina Carano rolls over herself and stands up while Lauren Murphy rolls on her back.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Gina Carano. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Lauren Murphy closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Lauren Murphy tries to bring the fight to the ground
Carano won't budge, forcing Murphy to pull guard.
Gina Carano is in closed guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Carano's cheek from the guard.
Gina Carano uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Gina Carano looks to counter!
Carano tries to escape from closed guard...
Murphy waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Gina Carano! She is reversed and nor Lauren Murphy is on half guard!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Carano
Gina Carano launches a few punches to Murphy's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Murphy tries to cover her face,
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Carano
Carano tries to move on the ground and shows Lauren Murphy a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Carano's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Carano
Carano 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.
Carano misses a step and Lauren Murphy sees an opportunity to counter her!
Lauren Murphy tries to free her leg
Gina Carano moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauren Murphy paws at Carano.
Carano answers with solid punches!
Murphy throws a lazy kick
Carano dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts her in to orbit!
Murphy has a small cut in her Chin
Murphy cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Carano can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Carano launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Murphy has a small cut in her Left cheek
Gina Carano swings...
hard impact to Murphy's face!
Lauren Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Carano is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Carano
Murphy tries to move to full mount
Murphy's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Carano
Murphy moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Carano is trying to counter now!
Carano 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.
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Carano
Carano tries to close her guard around Murphy
She succeeds!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Carano
Lauren Murphy tries to pass Gina Carano's guard...
Lauren Murphy passes momentarily but Gina Carano regains full guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Carano
Murphy fires a barrage of punches at Carano's head!
This is bad! Murphy is just pounding on Gina Carano's head like she's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Carano
Lauren Murphy tries to open Carano's guard...
Carano breaks the lock and covers herself from Murphy's punches
Murphy clumsily fails here and it's time for Gina Carano to fight back!
Murphy is in closed guard... Carano tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Gina Carano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy measures the resilience of Carano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Carano blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Gina Carano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Gina Carano in her guard...
Gina Carano keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Gina Carano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Carano's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Carano tries to cover her face,
Gina Carano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Gina Carano pushes Lauren Murphy down and prevents her attempts to escape
Carano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gina Carano launches a few punches to Murphy
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Gina Carano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Carano's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Carano tries to cover her face,
Gina Carano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy measures the resilience of Carano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Carano's side.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Gina Carano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Gina Carano in her guard...
Gina Carano keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Gina Carano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Not a desiderable position that Carano is in now. Lauren Murphy is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Murphy measures the resilience of Carano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Carano blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Murphy misses a step and Gina Carano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gina Carano tries to open Murphy's guard...
Murphy breaks the lock and covers herself from Carano's punches
Gina Carano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Gina Carano in her guard...
Gina Carano keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Murphy is holding Gina Carano's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Gina Carano loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Gina Carano
Lauren Murphy moves to better her position on the ground...
Lauren Murphy viciously slams hammer blows to Carano's face!
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Gina Carano
Murphy gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Gina Carano! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Gina Carano doesn't defend herself!
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Gina Carano
Lauren Murphy looks to mount Gina Carano...
Gina Carano sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Carano
Carano tries to move on the ground and shows Lauren Murphy a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Carano uses her forearms to block the impact!
Poorly executed technique. Gina Carano looks to counter!
Gina Carano tries to close the guard.
Carano put Lauren Murphy in closed guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Carano
Carano tries to move on the ground and shows Lauren Murphy a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Carano uses her forearms to block the impact!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Carano
Gina Carano 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
Murphy tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauren Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Gina Carano is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Murphy into her guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Carano
Murphy is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Carano's ribs.
Carano blocks Lauren Murphy's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Carano
Carano tries to move on the ground and shows Lauren Murphy a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Carano's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Carano has a small cut in her Forehead
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Carano
Murphy tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Carano leans and gets Lauren Murphy's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Carano
Carano looks to be in very good shape.
Murphy is in closed guard... Carano tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
Gina Carano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Gina Carano in her guard...
Lauren Murphy moves to half guard.
Gina Carano is in half guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy attempts to move to full guard
Gina Carano keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Gina Carano is in half guard over Murphy
Carano positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Murphy's attempts to cover herself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Gina Carano is in half guard over Murphy
Murphy measures the resilience of Carano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Carano's side.
Gina Carano is in half guard over Murphy
Gina Carano is cooling the fight on the ground
Gina Carano is in half guard over Murphy
Carano tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Murphy from the side mount!
Gina Carano is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Carano positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Murphy's being punished here!
Gina Carano is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Gina Carano looks to mount Lauren Murphy...
Gina Carano slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Gina Carano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Carano tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gina Carano controls the situation despite Lauren Murphy efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Gina Carano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Gina Carano in her guard...
Gina Carano keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Gina Carano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy breaths deeply while on the ground
Gina Carano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Carano tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gina Carano controls the situation despite Lauren Murphy efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Gina Carano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Gina Carano in her guard...
Gina Carano rolls her over and takes her back!
Carano is in rear mount over Murphy
Murphy has Carano controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Carano is unable to move under Murphy control.
Carano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gina Carano fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Murphy's face!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Carano is in rear mount over Murphy
Carano tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Murphy! Carano has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Carano is in rear mount over Murphy with one hook in
Carano has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Murphy.
Murphy uses her leg as leverage and manages to keep herself safe for now.
Dan Miragliotta 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 3
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0:13 Round 3 and Carano is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Lauren Murphy launches a body shot
Carano evades.
Lauren Murphy attempts a sweep single...
Gina Carano was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Carano is trying to counter now!
Gina Carano fakes a punch and launches herself over Lauren Murphy
Great move by Carano who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Carano pushes Lauren Murphy againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Murphy tries to block Gina Carano punches...
Lauren Murphy pushes away Carano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Carano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Lauren Murphy
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lauren Murphy tries to control Gina Carano in the clinch and use her dirty boxing
Murphy pushes the back of Gina Carano's head with one hand and punches her head a few times with the other, that surely hurts her
The fighters are clinching.
Murphy grapple with Gina Carano and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Gina Carano managed to maintain her balances and avoid the takedown
Carano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Carano grapple with Lauren Murphy and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Lauren Murphy managed to maintain her balances and avoid the takedown
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Carano grapple with Lauren Murphy and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Lauren Murphy falls hard on the mat with Gina Carano on top of her
Gina Carano is in closed guard over Murphy
Carano is in closed guard... Murphy tries to roll on the ground!
Gina Carano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Carano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gina Carano looks to posture up and open Lauren Murphy's guard...
Gina Carano forces Lauren Murphy to open her guard.
Gina Carano is in open guard over Murphy
Carano cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Murphy can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Murphy tries to close her guard around Carano
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Gina Carano is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy measures the resilience of Carano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Carano's side.
Gina Carano is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy measures the resilience of Carano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Carano blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Gina Carano is in open guard over Murphy
Carano launches a barrage of elbows over Murphy's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Murphy doesn't fight back!
Gina Carano is in open guard over Murphy
Gina Carano fakes some punches
Murphy ties her up.
Poorly executed technique. Lauren Murphy looks to counter!
Murphy measures the resilience of Carano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Carano's side.
Hard blow to Carano's mid-section, she seems hurt
Gina Carano is in open guard over Murphy
Gina Carano positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Gina Carano is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Murphy's abdomen
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Gina Carano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Carano tries to launch a few punches to Lauren Murphy
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Murphy's defense
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Gina Carano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy 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
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Lauren Murphy. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Carano!
Some big punches are landing!
Murphy decides to launch some tentative punches
Gina Carano takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Gina Carano charges at Murphy throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Murphy is rocked!
There is a small laceration on Lauren Murphy's Mouth
Lauren Murphy continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Murphy doesn't stop bleeding.
Carano throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Murphy's defense muffles the blows.
Gina Carano fakes a move and moves laterally.
Lauren Murphy continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Gina Carano!
Murphy is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Gina Carano takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Carano launches a furious hook!
That hits Murphy's chin like a wrecking ball! Murphy loses balance and goes to the mat.
Murphy seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Carano is standing while Murphy is on the ground on her back
Lauren Murphy is a bloody mess!
Gina Carano steps back and allows Murphy to get back to her feet.
Lauren Murphy is on her feet again.
Lauren Murphy and Carano engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Gina Carano is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Murphy doesn't stop bleeding.
Lauren Murphy tries to bring the fight to the ground
Carano won't budge, forcing Murphy to pull guard.
Gina Carano is in closed guard over Murphy
Carano is in closed guard... Murphy tries to roll on the ground!
Gina Carano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Gina Carano is in closed guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Carano is in closed guard... Murphy tries to roll on the ground!
Gina Carano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Lauren Murphy.
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Round 4
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Murphy is holding Gina Carano's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Gina Carano shows great balance while pushing away Lauren Murphy
Murphy is holding Gina Carano's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Gina Carano loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Gina Carano
Gina Carano attempts to trap Lauren Murphy in her guard.
Gina Carano manages to switch to full guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Carano
Lauren Murphy's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Lauren Murphy fakes some punches
Carano ties her up.
Poorly executed technique. Gina Carano looks to counter!
Gina Carano launches a few punches to Murphy's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Murphy tries to cover her face,
Murphy has a small cut in her Left cheek
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Carano
Lauren Murphy is a bloody mess!
Gina Carano launches a few punches to Murphy's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Murphy tries to cover her face,
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Carano
Lauren Murphy aggressively and repeatedly punches Carano.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Carano
Murphy tries to escape from the closed guard
Lauren Murphy any adventage in the ground.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Carano
Murphy is in closed guard... Carano tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
Gina Carano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Gina Carano in her guard...
Gina Carano rolls her over and takes her back!
Carano is in rear mount over Murphy
Lauren Murphy is a bloody mess!
Murphy has Carano controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Carano is unable to move under Murphy control.
Carano is trying to counter now!
Gina Carano fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Murphy's face!
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Carano is in rear mount over Murphy
Carano tries to launch a few punches to Lauren Murphy
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Murphy's defense
Carano is in rear mount over Murphy
Murphy measures the resilience of Carano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Carano blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Carano is in rear mount over Murphy
Carano tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Murphy! Carano has one hook in and keeps working!
Carano is in rear mount over Murphy with one hook in
Carano has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Murphy.
Nicely done! Carano now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Carano is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Murphy doesn't stop bleeding.
Murphy measures the resilience of Carano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Carano's side.
Carano is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Lauren Murphy's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Murphy measures the resilience of Carano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Carano blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Carano is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Murphy doesn't stop bleeding.
Murphy tries to move on the ground and shows Gina Carano a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Murphy's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Carano is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Carano tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Murphy!
Carano has one of her arm over Lauren Murphy's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Carano is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Lauren Murphy doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Carano's moves.
Carano is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Carano cornermen are yelling for her man to escape from the ground as Murphy can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Lauren Murphy is a bloody mess!
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Carano's cheek from the guard.
Gina Carano uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Carano is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Carano is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Murphy, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
Carano moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Carano is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Murphy measures the resilience of Carano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Carano blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Carano is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Lauren Murphy 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
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Lauren Murphy. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Murphy is holding Gina Carano's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Gina Carano shows great balance while pushing away Lauren Murphy
Poorly executed technique. Gina Carano looks to counter!
Carano dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Murphy from the ground!
Murphy steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Lauren Murphy goes with a looping right hand while Gina Carano jumps back and jabs
Murphy seems staggered and Gina Carano runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Lauren Murphy is a bloody mess!
Murphy grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Carano struggles... Lauren Murphy is unable to take her down
Crisp uppercut by Carano followed by a hard jab
Lauren Murphy stumbles back.
Murphy's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Murphy doesn't stop bleeding.
A furious flurry of punches from Gina Carano
puts Murphy in a world of hurt!
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Carano begins to launch a barrage of punches over Murphy
this is getting worse and worse for Murphy
There is a small laceration on Lauren Murphy's Mouth
A right hand from Gina Carano
surprises Murphy!
Murphy's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Lauren Murphy's Mouth
Lauren Murphy continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Carano is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Murphy's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Lauren Murphy's Right cheek
Lauren Murphy seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Gina Carano!
Lauren Murphy continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Gina Carano runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Lauren Murphy who almost cannot stand!
One after another Gina Carano is punishing Murphy! Wow! Dan Miragliotta should be doing something soon!
Gina Carano turns out the lights for Murphy! Tiiiiiiiim-ber! What a knock out!
Murphy has a small cut in her Right cheek
Winner is Gina Carano by KO (Punches) at 0:58 Round 5
Statistics: Lauren Murphy
Punches 6/11 (55%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 5/11 (45%)
GnP strikes 32/65 (49%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 834 s
Statistics: Gina Carano
Punches 50/72 (69%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 22/48 (46%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 821 s
Murphy early, then Carano late and for the win.