Post by The Sandmen on May 8, 2018 9:07:46 GMT -5
ManMMA Bantamweight Championship
Lauren Murphy looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
Cat Zingano glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
Now Lauren Murphy put her title in contention against Zingano.
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!
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Zingano has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
As the fight continues it seems that Cat Zingano is taking the best of the fight.
Zingano and Lauren Murphy are cliched up against the cage. Zingano steps for a throw
Lauren Murphy is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Lauren Murphy tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Zingano is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano shoots and grab Lauren Murphy's ankle trying to take her down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Zingano scoop up Lauren Murphy's ankle with one hand and pushes her body with another forcing Murphy to the mat
Crushing shot to Murphy's body! She's holding her side
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Zingano's ribs.
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Zingano's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Zingano tries to cover her face,
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Murphy
Cat Zingano tries to finish with a leg lock!
Murphy is able to break the lock.
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Murphy
Zingano is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Murphy's ribs.
Murphy is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Murphy
Zingano moves on the ground
Cat Zingano moves to side mount
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Cat Zingano looks to mount Lauren Murphy...
Cat Zingano slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Cat Zingano doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy measures the resilience of Zingano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Zingano's side.
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy looks to be in very good shape.
Deep breaths from Lauren Murphy who tries a hammer punch to Zingano's ribs.
That hit Zingano who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy measures the resilience of Zingano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Zingano blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Lauren Murphy gets sloppy and Cat Zingano tries to take advantage...
Good looking punches from Cat Zingano on the ground
deflected by Murphy.
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Cat Zingano in her guard...
Cat Zingano keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Zingano's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Zingano tries to cover her face,
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Cat Zingano doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Cat Zingano doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Zingano catch Lauren Murphy's right arm and tries a kimura
Lauren Murphy holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Poorly executed technique. Lauren Murphy looks to counter!
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Zingano's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Zingano tries to cover her face,
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy tries to escape from the full mount...
Cat Zingano is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Cat Zingano hooks Murphy's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Lauren Murphy manages to kick Zingano away and scrambles on top!
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Murphy
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Murphy
She succeeds!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Murphy is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Cat Zingano in her guard...
Cat Zingano keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy measures the resilience of Zingano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Zingano's side.
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Zingano tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cat Zingano controls the situation despite Lauren Murphy efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Zingano's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Zingano tries to cover her face,
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Cat Zingano 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 Cat Zingano. 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 O2 World (Berlin, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
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 2
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Zingano wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Zingano moves forward and holds Murphy
The fighters are clinching.
Zingano pushes Lauren Murphy against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Murphy's chin! Her legs are wobbling!
The fighters are clinching.
Lauren Murphy pushes away Zingano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Zingano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Lauren Murphy
The fighters are clinching.
Zingano takes a break to breathe while holding Lauren Murphy.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Zingano wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Lauren Murphy pushes away Zingano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Zingano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Lauren Murphy
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Zingano catches an ankle and Murphy is tripped to the mat!
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Murphy
Deep breaths from Lauren Murphy who tries a hammer punch to Zingano's ribs.
That hit Zingano who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Murphy
Murphy measures the resilience of Zingano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Zingano's side.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Murphy
Zingano is in closed guard... Murphy tries to roll on the ground!
Cat Zingano uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Cat Zingano looks to counter!
Zingano struggles on the ground and tries to break Lauren Murphy's guard...
Murphy doesn't want to free her opponent and Zingano continues in closed guard
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Murphy
Zingano tries to escape from closed guard...
Murphy waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Cat Zingano! She is reversed and nor Lauren Murphy is on half guard!
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Zingano
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Lauren Murphy can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Murphy is taking this opportunity to rest.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano 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.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Cat Zingano throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Zingano has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zingano pushes off of Lauren Murphy and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Murphy stumbles backwards but Cat Zingano chases her and continues the rain of blows!
Murphy's Right eye is beginning to swell
Murphy has a small cut in her Right eye
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lauren Murphy tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Cat Zingano
Murphy fails to take Zingano down and both man are still clinching
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Murphy is holding Cat Zingano's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Cat Zingano shows great balance while pushing away Lauren Murphy
Zingano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zingano tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Zingano is clinching with Murphy.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Murphy and Cat Zingano are cliched up against the cage. Murphy hammers Zingano face and hooks Zingano leg
Cat Zingano is on her back after that trip
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Murphy is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Lauren Murphy uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Zingano is taking this opportunity to rest.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Murphy is in closed guard... Zingano 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 Zingano
Murphy is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Zingano's ribs.
Zingano is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Murphy is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Lauren Murphy uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Zingano misses a step and Lauren Murphy sees an opportunity to counter her!
Lauren Murphy throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Murphy is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Zingano's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Zingano tries to cover her face,
Zingano's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Zingano's Chin is beginning to swell
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy measures the resilience of Zingano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Zingano's side.
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Zingano's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Zingano tries to cover her face,
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Zingano is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Murphy's ribs.
Murphy blocks Cat Zingano's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
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 O2 World (Berlin, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Lauren Murphy fakes a move and moves laterally.
Lauren Murphy tries to bring the fight to the ground
Zingano goes down.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Zingano has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zingano grapple with Lauren Murphy and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Lauren Murphy falls hard on the mat with Cat Zingano on top of her
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Murphy
Cat Zingano tries to pass Lauren Murphy's guard...
Cat Zingano manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Murphy
Cat Zingano isolates Lauren Murphy's left arm looking for an armbar...
Lauren Murphy manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Cat Zingano lost her dominant position.
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Murphy
She succeeds!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Murphy is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Zingano's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Zingano
Murphy breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Zingano misses a step and Lauren Murphy sees an opportunity to counter her!
Lauren Murphy throws down elbows...
She's tearing up Zingano's face with those brutal elbows! Zingano needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Zingano
Lauren Murphy storms over Zingano with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Murphy doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Zingano's face with her elbows!
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to move to full guard
Cat Zingano manages to switch to full guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Zingano breaths deeply while on the ground
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Zingano launches a few weak punches
Murphy blocks them effectively.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano 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.
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 O2 World (Berlin, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Zingano has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano pushes away Murphy trying to keep the fight at striking range
Murphy stumbles backwards and Cat Zingano circles to get the center of the cage
Murphy fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Zingano sprawls and remains on her feet.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Cat Zingano fakes a punch and launches herself over Murphy!
Nice move by Zingano who clinches and pushes Murphy against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Murphy hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Murphy tries a knee to the midsection...
Zingano blocks that knee
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Tremendous strikes from Murphy!
Some big punches are landing!
Zingano tries to grapple
She puts Murphy in a double underhook!
Murphy doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Cat Zingano embrace and tries to move away...
Cat Zingano pushes Murphy forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Lauren Murphy tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Zingano is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Murphy's cornermen are worried about her safety if she continues clinching with Cat Zingano.
Zingano jump forward with her knee rising
hard impact to the face!!! that strike sents Lauren Murphy to the mat
There is a small laceration on Lauren Murphy's Forehead
Zingano is standing while Murphy is on the ground on her back
Zingano launches a kick to Murphy's thigh
Loud pop!
Zingano is standing while Murphy is on the ground on her back
Zingano launches a kick to Murphy's thigh
Loud pop!
Zingano is standing while Murphy is on the ground on her back
Murphy tries to hit Cat Zingano with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Zingano steps backwards trying to find a way to use her advantage now.
Zingano is standing while Murphy is on the ground on her back
Lauren Murphy kicks her legs trying to keep Cat Zingano away.
Cat Zingano takes a kick to the body.
Zingano is standing while Murphy is on the ground on her back
Zingano launches a kick to Murphy's thigh
Loud pop!
Zingano is standing while Murphy is on the ground on her back
Lauren Murphy launches an up-kick intended for Cat Zingano's head...
It lands flush with Cat Zingano's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Zingano's Nose is beginning to swell
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Lauren Murphy and Zingano engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Cat Zingano tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Cat Zingano who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Murphy tries to take Cat Zingano to the ground from the clinch...
Zingano shows her sprawl skills and remains on her feet.
Murphy misses a step and Cat Zingano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zingano is launching some bone breaking punches to Murphy's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Lauren Murphy's eyes.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Multiple well placed knees from Zingano!
Nice hits to Murphy's ribs! Brilliant performance from Cat Zingano
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Murphy doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Cat Zingano embrace and tries to move away...
Cat Zingano pushes Murphy forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
after measuring the distance Zingano jump forward with a flying knee
Cat Zingano's knee landed perfectly on Murphy's chest, from the look of her face that must have really hurt
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Cat Zingano!
That one almost breaks Murphy's chin! She is knocked down!
Zingano is standing while Murphy is on the ground on her back
Lauren Murphy kicks her legs trying to keep Cat Zingano away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Zingano is standing while Murphy is on the ground on her back
Lauren Murphy launches an up-kick intended for Cat Zingano's head...
Zingano leans out of the way.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Zingano is standing while Murphy is on the ground on her back
Zingano launches a kick to Murphy's thigh
Murphy checks that kick!
Murphy tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Lauren Murphy launches an up-kick intended for Cat Zingano's head...
Zingano leans out of the way.
Zingano is standing while Murphy is on the ground on her back
Lauren Murphy kicks her legs trying to keep Cat Zingano away.
Cat Zingano takes a kick to the body.
Zingano is standing while Murphy is on the ground on her back
Zingano launches a kick to Murphy's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Zingano is standing while Murphy is on the ground on her back
Cat Zingano steps back and allows Murphy to get back to her feet.
Lauren Murphy is on her feet again.
Murphy pushes Cat Zingano and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Lauren Murphy attempts a sweep single...
Lauren Murphy catches Cat Zingano's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Murphy.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Murphy is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Zingano's ribs.
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Zingano fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Lauren Murphy's arm and tries an armbar!
Murphy holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Murphy's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Cat Zingano.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to trap Lauren Murphy in her guard.
Lauren Murphy keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Zingano tries to show some ground skills
Cat Zingano put Murphy in half guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano attempts to move to full guard
Lauren Murphy keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Lauren Murphy cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Poorly executed technique. Lauren Murphy looks to counter!
Lauren Murphy tries to free her leg...
Lauren Murphy uses some of her skill by jumping out of Zingano's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Murphy leans back...
She clobbers Cat Zingano's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Zingano tries to stand up!
Murphy doesn't allow her!
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Lauren Murphy aggressively and repeatedly punches Zingano.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Cat Zingano 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 Cat Zingano. 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 O2 World (Berlin, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Zingano tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Murphy moves backwards and circles around Cat Zingano.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Murphy moves backwards and Cat Zingano is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Cat Zingano circles around Murphy
A punch from Cat Zingano
gets blocked by Murphy.
Murphy is trying to counter now!
Lauren Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Cat Zingano is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Murphy into her guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Lauren Murphy moves to better her position on the ground...
Lauren Murphy viciously slams hammer blows to Zingano's face!
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Murphy is in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Lauren Murphy uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Lauren Murphy looks to posture up and open Cat Zingano's guard...
Cat Zingano has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Zingano 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.
Zingano misses a step and Lauren Murphy sees an opportunity to counter her!
Murphy use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Cat Zingano holds Lauren Murphy and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano is cooling the fight 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 O2 World (Berlin, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Zingano jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Cat Zingano pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Lauren Murphy tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Zingano is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Murphy's face while in the clinch!
Murphy can't take many more shots like those!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano grapple with Lauren Murphy and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Cat Zingano is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Zingano is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Murphy's ribs.
Murphy is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Zingano's cheek from the guard.
Cat Zingano uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Cat Zingano looks to mount Lauren Murphy...
Cat Zingano slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Zingano's cheek from the guard.
Cat Zingano uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Zingano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Zingano tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
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 Zingano's moves.
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.
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Murphy with a double overhooks!
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Lauren Murphy fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Murphy studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Murphy with a double overhooks!
Zingano pushes Lauren Murphy and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Zingano wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Lauren Murphy tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Zingano is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lauren Murphy fakes a few punches and advance towards Zingano trying to take her down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Zingano pushes Lauren Murphy and circle away keeping herself within striking range
Cat Zingano leans forwards and tries to grapple with Murphy
Zingano shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Lauren Murphy tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Zingano is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Murphy's face.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lauren Murphy launches a knee towards Cat Zingano's left tight
That knee found her way.
The fighters are clinching.
Zingano punishes her opponent's thighs with a few knees while in the clinch
Those knees are landing! Murphy must do something quickly!
Crushing shot to Murphy's body! She's holding her side
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Cat Zingano!
That one almost breaks Murphy's chin! She is knocked down!
Murphy's Chin is beginning to swell
Lauren Murphy seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Cat Zingano!
Zingano is standing while Murphy is on the ground on her back
Cat Zingano steps back and allows Murphy to get back to her feet.
Back to the beginning! Lauren Murphy is standing now.
Zingano steps backwards away from Lauren Murphy. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Cat Zingano, but it's close.
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Round 6
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Zingano tries to grapple
She puts Murphy in a double underhook!
The clock says 0:20 in the 6 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zingano gets herself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Zingano gets hold of a leg and trips Murphy to the mat!
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Murphy
Zingano tries to open up Murphy with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Murphy blocks a few elbows and now Cat Zingano will have to look for another option here.
The clock says 0:45 in the 6 round
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Murphy
Zingano tries to escape from closed guard...
Zingano struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Murphy
Cat Zingano tries to open Murphy's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Cat Zingano. Murphy is unable to cover herself now!
The clock says 1:00 in the 6 round
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy attempts to move to full guard
Cat Zingano keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Zingano's cheek from the guard.
Cat Zingano uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Murphy clumsily fails here and it's time for Cat Zingano to fight back!
Zingano tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
John McCarthy 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 O2 World (Berlin, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Murphy is holding Cat Zingano's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Cat Zingano shows great balance while pushing away Lauren Murphy
The clock says 1:35 in the 6 round
Cat Zingano fakes a punch and launches herself over Lauren Murphy
Great move by Zingano who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Lauren Murphy pushes away Zingano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Zingano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Lauren Murphy
The clock says 1:45 in the 6 round
The fighters are clinching.
Murphy and Cat Zingano are cliched up against the cage. Murphy steps for a throw
Zingano stays on her feet
Zingano is trying to counter now!
Zingano pushes Lauren Murphy againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Murphy cannot escape Cat Zingano's clinch! Cat Zingano is just brutalizing Murphy with punches time and time again!
Murphy has a small cut in her Nose
The fighters are clinching.
Lauren Murphy continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Murphy goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Lauren Murphy is on her back after that attempt
Zingano is standing while Murphy is on the ground on her back
You can see Murphy's blood making stains in the mat.
Lauren Murphy launches an up-kick intended for Cat Zingano's head...
Zingano leans out of the way.
Zingano is standing while Murphy is on the ground on her back
Zingano moves backwards and gestures for Lauren Murphy to stand up.
Lauren Murphy is on her feet again.
Cat Zingano moves forward looking for some grappling action
Zingano has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Zingano is launching some bone breaking punches to Murphy's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Lauren Murphy's eyes.
Lauren Murphy pushes away Zingano trying to keep the fight at striking range
Zingano doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Lauren Murphy
The clock says 2:50 in the 6 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lauren Murphy continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Lauren Murphy grapple with Cat Zingano and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Zingano manage to maintain her balances and avoid going down
Lauren Murphy gets sloppy and Cat Zingano tries to take advantage...
Cat Zingano grapple with Lauren Murphy and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Cat Zingano is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Cat Zingano is holding Lauren Murphy's head and looking for angles...
Ouch! What a powerful knee by Cat Zingano! That one hits Cat Zingano left cheek like a hammer!
The clock says 3:10 in the 6 round
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy is a bloody mess!
Cat Zingano looks to mount Lauren Murphy...
Cat Zingano slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy measures the resilience of Zingano's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Zingano blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy doesn't stop bleeding.
Zingano is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Murphy's ribs.
Murphy is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
The clock says 3:45 in the 6 round
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Cat Zingano in her guard...
Cat Zingano rolls her over and takes her back!
Zingano is in rear mount over Murphy
Zingano tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Murphy! Zingano has one hook in and keeps working!
Zingano is in rear mount over Murphy with one hook in
Cat Zingano slides her arm under Lauren Murphy's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Lauren Murphy can't defend any longer and has to tap!
Winner is Cat Zingano by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:18 Round 6
Statistics: Lauren Murphy
Punches 6/9 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 5/10 (50%)
GnP strikes 46/72 (64%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1035 s
Statistics: Cat Zingano
Punches 3/8 (38%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 33/40 (82%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/33 (33%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/5 (80%)
Time on the ground 877 s
Cat Zingano wins the Women's Bantamweight title!
This was a great fight. Both ladies were ridiculously tough, so any time one got some momentum going, when the round ended, the other would recover near-fully headed into the next one. It made for a very exciting back and forth fight, as no one could get a lot of momentum going, but both kept doing heavy back and forth damage. I think there was a knee or something like that that REALLY hurt Murphy in the 5th that turned the tide of this one, with Cat taking over in the 6th to clean up with the sub. Two elites fighting like elites vs. elites. Lovely show. FotY candidate for sure.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!