Post by The Sandmen on Jul 6, 2015 15:56:33 GMT -5
ManMMA Women's Championship
Lauren Murphy glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
Ferocious staredown by Nakai while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Now Lauren Murphy put her title in contention against Nakai.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Lauren Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nakai is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Nakai
Lauren Murphy wants to finish her opponent on the ground
Murphy drills Rin Nakai's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Nakai
Murphy tries to jump to side mount.
Rin Nakai jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Murphy
Nakai is in closed guard... Murphy tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Rin Nakai!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai 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 Nakai
Murphy fires a barrage of punches at Nakai's head!
This is bad! Murphy is just pounding on Rin Nakai's head like she's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
There is a small laceration on Rin Nakai's Chin
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Nakai
Lauren Murphy tries to pass Rin Nakai's guard...
Lauren Murphy passes momentarily but Rin Nakai regains half guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Nakai
Murphy fires a barrage of punches at Nakai's head!
This is bad! Murphy is just pounding on Rin Nakai's head like she's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Nakai
Murphy gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Rin Nakai! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Rin Nakai doesn't defend herself!
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Nakai
1:59 Round 1 and Murphy is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Murphy launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rin Nakai is not able to stop Nakai ground skills and Lauren Murphy moves to side mount!
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai tries to show some ground skills
Rin Nakai put Murphy in half guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Nakai
Lauren Murphy tries to free her leg
Rin Nakai 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Brutal combination from Rin Nakai!
Murphy is in a bad way, her legs look wobbily!
Lauren Murphy is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A right hand from Lauren Murphy
gets deflected.
Nakai leads with a punch
Lauren Murphy avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Nakai has a small cut in her Forehead
Murphy is holding Rin Nakai's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Rin Nakai attempts to trap Lauren Murphy in her guard.
Rin Nakai manages to switch to full guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
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 Nakai
Murphy is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Nakai 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!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Rin Nakai fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Murphy's face!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Rin Nakai throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Murphy breaks the lock showing some skills...
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Nakai fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Lauren Murphy's arm and tries an armbar!
Murphy hold her own hand and breaks Nakai's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Rin Nakai.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai tries to show some ground skills
Rin Nakai put Murphy in half guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to move to full guard
Rin Nakai manages to switch to full guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
Murphy tries to open up Rin Nakai's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Nakai in the side of the head
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Rin Nakai.
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Round 2
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Rin Nakai throws a combo
Murphy punches back but nobody connects.
Murphy clumsily fails here and it's time for Rin Nakai to fight back!
Lauren Murphy launches a body shot
Nakai dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Nakai looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Lauren Murphy's punches
Murphy is on the receiving end of a great combo by Nakai.
Rin Nakai has found an opening in the defense of Murphy, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Murphy's ribs.
Murphy decides to launch some tentative punches
Rin Nakai takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Lauren Murphy launches a body shot
Nakai dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Lauren Murphy can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Lauren Murphy moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Nakai's left thigh
Nakai hyper-extended her left leg
Rin Nakai paws at Murphy.
Murphy answers with solid punches!
Nakai's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Murphy decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Murphy moves back and takes a deep breath.
Murphy is holding Rin Nakai's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai tries to show some ground skills
Murphy uses her strength to keep Murphy at a disadvantage
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Lauren Murphy aggressively and repeatedly punches Nakai.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to trap Lauren Murphy in her guard.
Rin Nakai manages to switch to half guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to move to full guard
Rin Nakai manages to switch to full guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
Murphy is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Nakai goes for an armbar!
Lauren Murphy breaks the lock and pushes away Rin Nakai, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rin Nakai. 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 clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Murphy looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Rin Nakai's punches
Nakai is on the receiving end of a great combo by Murphy.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Murphy grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Lauren Murphy
Nakai seems a bit groggy... her movements are not very coordinated now.
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Nakai
Lauren Murphy moves to better her position on the ground...
Lauren Murphy viciously slams hammer blows to Nakai's face!
That punishment by Lauren Murphy has left Nakai staggered! Lauren Murphy should try push forward now and finish this!
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Nakai
Murphy tries to jump to side mount.
Rin Nakai jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions herself for continuing the fight in side control.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Murphy
Murphy measures the resilience of Nakai's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nakai's side.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Murphy
Rin Nakai is looking to pass Lauren Murphy's guard...
Rin Nakai gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy attempts to move to full guard
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Murphy
Murphy measures the resilience of Nakai's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Nakai blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Murphy misses a step and Rin Nakai sees an opportunity to counter her!
Rin Nakai pushes Murphy's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Nakai who is in full mount! Murphy is in trouble now!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Nakai goes for an armbar!
Lauren Murphy breaks the lock and pushes away Rin Nakai, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rin Nakai. 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.
Murphy is holding Rin Nakai's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai shows great balance while pushing away Lauren Murphy
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Lauren Murphy is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Not a desiderable position that Murphy is in now. Rin Nakai is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Rin Nakai attempts to cut off Murphy with punches
Murphy reels from the strikes.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Murphy fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rin Nakai didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Nakai
Lauren Murphy pushes Rin Nakai against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Rin Nakai struggles not allowing Lauren Murphy improve her position.
Murphy misses a step and Rin Nakai sees an opportunity to counter her!
Nakai tries to close her guard around Murphy
She succeeds!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
Murphy gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at Rin Nakai! The referee is saying she's going to stop it if Rin Nakai doesn't defend herself!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
Lauren Murphy throws down elbows...
She's tearing up Nakai's face with those brutal elbows! Nakai needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Nakai has a small cut in her Chin
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
Murphy tries to escape from closed guard...
Nakai waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Lauren Murphy! She is reversed and nor Rin Nakai is on half guard!
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Murphy
Murphy measures the resilience of Nakai's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nakai's side.
Nakai ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Murphy
Murphy measures the resilience of Nakai's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Nakai blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Rin Nakai looks to counter!
Nakai sits over her knees and pushes away Murphy's leg!
Rin Nakai is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Nakai tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Rin Nakai. 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.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Nakai.
It looks like Murphy was hit by a bus!
Lauren Murphy throws a combo
Rin Nakai ducks under and catches her with a counter straight! Murphy swings again, only to get countered once more! Murphy is looking bad here!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Murphy studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Lauren Murphy!
Nakai ducks under...
Rin Nakai tries to bring the fight to the ground
Murphy goes down.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy tries to close her guard around Nakai
She succeeds!
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nakai tries to cover her face,
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Murphy
Rin Nakai tries to better her position on the ground...
Nakai breaks the closed guard of Lauren Murphy and moves to half guard
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Rin Nakai looks to mount Lauren Murphy...
Rin Nakai slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Nakai tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rin Nakai controls the situation despite Lauren Murphy efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
You can see Nakai's blood making stains in the mat.
Murphy measures the resilience of Nakai's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nakai's side.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai rolls her over and takes her back!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy
Murphy has given her back to Rin Nakai who is trying to get one hook in!
Rin Nakai has one hook in!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with one hook in
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Rin Nakai uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with one hook in
Rin Nakai tries to get her arm under Lauren Murphy's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Lauren Murphy's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Lauren Murphy easily defends the attempt.
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with one hook in
Rin Nakai slides her arm under Lauren Murphy's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Punishing hold!
Murphy's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Nakai is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Lauren Murphy pushes up and slides Rin Nakai's arm over her chin.
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with one hook in
Murphy measures the resilience of Nakai's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Nakai blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with one hook in
Murphy is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Murphy holds Rin Nakai's arm over her shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Rin Nakai
You can see Nakai's blood making stains in the mat.
Rin Nakai attempts to trap Lauren Murphy in her guard.
Rin Nakai manages to switch to full guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
Murphy throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rin Nakai
Blocked by Nakai.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Lauren Murphy, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Rin Nakai goes with a looping right hand while Lauren Murphy jumps back and jabs
Murphy seems staggered and Rin Nakai runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Murphy fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rin Nakai didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Nakai ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai is a bloody mess!
Nakai tries to close her guard around Murphy
She succeeds!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
Murphy is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Nakai suddenly holds Lauren Murphy's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar from Rin Nakai appears to be unbreakable
Nakai is locking that Armbar...
Murphy can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Rin Nakai!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
Nakai is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Murphy is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
Rin Nakai 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
Nakai 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 Credit Union Centre (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Murphy fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Nakai sprawls and remains on her feet.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Murphy grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Nakai
Lauren Murphy throws down elbows...
She's tearing up Nakai's face with those brutal elbows! Nakai needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Nakai
Lauren Murphy tries to pass to half guard...
Rin Nakai can't prevent her opponent from passing. Murphy looks to work from half guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Nakai
Nakai 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 fires a barrage of punches at Nakai's head!
The punches go wide.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Nakai
Nakai 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 half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to close the guard.
Nakai put Lauren Murphy in closed guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
You can see Nakai's blood making stains in the mat.
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 Nakai
Lauren Murphy moves to better her position on the ground...
Lauren Murphy wraps her arms around her opponents' and tries to switch positions
Poorly executed technique. Rin Nakai looks to counter!
Nakai reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Murphy blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to move to full guard
Rin Nakai manages to switch to full guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
Murphy is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Rin Nakai tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Murphy Hyper-extended her arm
Punishing hold!
Murphy's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Murphy struggles to free herself
That armbar looks tight...
That armbar from Rin Nakai appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Murphy is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Rin Nakai throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Rin Nakai appears to be unbreakable
Murphy struggles to free herself
Nakai is locking that Armbar...
Murphy breaks the lock showing some skills...
Rin Nakai 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 can't do it because of Nakai's moves.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Rin Nakai's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
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 Nakai's moves.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Rin Nakai continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Nakai catch Lauren Murphy's right arm and tries a kimura
That kimura from Rin Nakai appears to be unbreakable
Murphy's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Murphy's eyes...
That kimura from Rin Nakai appears to be unbreakable
That kimura from Rin Nakai appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Murphy's eyes...
Murphy's arm is bent at an awful angle! Lauren Murphy's taps again and again
Winner is Rin Nakai by Submission (kimura) at 4:02 Round 4
Statistics: Lauren Murphy
Punches 8/21 (38%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/9 (78%)
GnP strikes 48/73 (66%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 759 s
Statistics: Rin Nakai
Punches 28/35 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/6 (100%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 759 s
Rin Nakai wins the Women’s title!
WOW. This was a great, yet stylistically-predictable fight. But Rin had far, far more success than anyone could have predicted. Standing, it was all Rin. Murphy was takedown, GnP success. But not quite enough. And pow – another women’s champion.