Post by The Sandmen on May 11, 2019 23:10:18 GMT -5
Lauren Murphy glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
Miesha Tate raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Lauren Murphy attempts a sweep single...
Lauren Murphy catches Miesha Tate's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Murphy.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Tate
Lauren Murphy looks to posture up and open Miesha Tate's guard...
Miesha Tate has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Tate
Miesha Tate gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Murphy spins out, but Miesha Tate was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Murphy is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. 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.
Miesha Tate circles around Murphy
Tate fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lauren Murphy didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy measures the resilience of Tate's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tate's side.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy measures the resilience of Tate's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tate blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy tries to close her guard around Tate
She succeeds!
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Murphy
Tate is in closed guard... Murphy tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Miesha Tate!
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Tate is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Lauren Murphy pushes Miesha Tate down and prevents her attempts to escape
Murphy tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Lauren Murphy tries to open Tate's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Lauren Murphy. Tate is unable to cover herself now!
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Tate tries to escape from the full mount...
Lauren Murphy is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Lauren Murphy fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Tate's face!
There is a small laceration on Miesha Tate's Mouth
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Tate tries to show some ground skills
Murphy uses her strength to keep Murphy at a disadvantage
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Lauren Murphy looks to mount Miesha Tate...
Miesha Tate takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Tate
Tate tries an armbar from the bottom!
Lauren Murphy breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Murphy tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Murphy tries to escape from closed guard...
Tate waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Lauren Murphy! She is reversed and nor Miesha Tate is on half guard!
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Murphy
Murphy tries to move on the ground and shows Miesha Tate 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! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Tate's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tate tries to cover her face,
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Murphy
Tate works on the ground with her fingers over Murphy's face
Murphy shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Murphy
Murphy is moving on the ground...
Tate tries to counter Murphy's moves on the ground.
Lauren Murphy gets sloppy and Miesha Tate tries to take advantage...
Miesha Tate tries to free her leg
Miesha Tate uses some of her skill by jumping out of Murphy's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Not a desiderable position that Murphy is in now. Miesha Tate is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Tate 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 3:30 in the 1 round
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Miesha Tate 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
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. 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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
Miesha Tate tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Murphy is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Tate's cheek from the guard.
Miesha Tate uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy measures the resilience of Tate's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tate's side.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Miesha Tate tries to open Murphy's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Miesha Tate. Murphy is unable to cover herself now!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Tate is in open guard over Murphy... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Murphy rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Lauren Murphy looks to counter!
Lauren Murphy gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Tate spins out, but Lauren Murphy was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Tate is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. 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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
Miesha Tate shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Lauren Murphy is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Tate into her guard.
Hard blow to Murphy's mid-section, she seems hurt
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Murphy
Tate 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.
Miesha Tate gets sloppy and Lauren Murphy tries to take advantage...
Tate is in closed guard... Murphy tries to roll on the ground!
Miesha Tate uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Murphy
Murphy works on the ground with her fingers over Tate's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Lauren Murphy.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Murphy fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miesha Tate didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Tate's body! She's holding her side
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Tate
Lauren Murphy storms over Tate with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Murphy doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Tate's face with her elbows!
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Tate
Tate is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Tate tries to close her guard around Murphy
She succeeds!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Tate
Murphy is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Tate
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Tate
0:53 Round 2 and Tate is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Miesha Tate 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 Tate
Tate tries to move on the ground and shows Lauren Murphy a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Tate's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Tate
Miesha Tate throws up a triangle attempt!
Lauren Murphy postures up and breaks the triangle.
Murphy is trying to counter now!
Murphy gets a good position on the ground. ..
Tate holds Lauren Murphy arms and counters her opponent punches.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Tate
Murphy looks to be in very good shape.
Murphy throws a few hammer fists to the face of Miesha Tate
Blocked by Tate.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Tate
Lauren Murphy seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Lauren Murphy looks to posture up and open Miesha Tate's guard...
Miesha Tate has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Tate
Murphy is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Miesha Tate takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Lauren Murphy shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Murphy's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Murphy's eyes...
Lauren Murphy breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Tate's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tate tries to cover her face,
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Miesha Tate hovers above Murphy
Good punches to Murphy's body.
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Tate tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. 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 2:50 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Murphy is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Miesha Tate tries to finish with a leg lock!
Murphy is able to break the lock.
Tate misses a step and Lauren Murphy sees an opportunity to counter her!
Murphy tries to close her guard around Tate
She succeeds!
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Murphy
Murphy measures the resilience of Tate's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tate's side.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Murphy
Tate is in closed guard... Murphy tries to roll on the ground!
Miesha Tate uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Murphy
Miesha Tate tries to better her position on the ground...
Murphy holds Miesha Tate's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Murphy
Miesha Tate tries to better her position on the ground...
Tate breaks the closed guard of Lauren Murphy and moves to half guard
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy tries to show some ground skills
Tate uses her strength to keep Tate at a disadvantage
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Tate gets a good position on the ground. ..
Murphy holds Miesha Tate arms and counters her opponent punches.
Murphy tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Lauren Murphy attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Miesha Tate keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Murphy looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Miesha Tate's punches
Murphy is on the receiving end of a great combo by Tate.
Solid shot from Lauren Murphy to the body.
Tate blocks in time.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Miesha Tate tries to bring the fight to the ground
Murphy goes down.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Miesha Tate and Murphy engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Miesha Tate is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Miesha Tate seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Tate grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Miesha Tate tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Murphy's eyes...
Murphy is able to break the lock.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Murphy tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Miesha Tate tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
Murphy hyper-extended her left leg
Crippling lock!
Murphy is able to break the lock.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Miesha Tate tries to pass to half guard...
Lauren Murphy's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Murphy
Tate is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Miesha Tate looks to posture up and open Lauren Murphy's guard...
Miesha Tate forces Lauren Murphy to open her guard.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over 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 Tate's moves.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy measures the resilience of Tate's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tate's side.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Tate is in open guard over Murphy... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Murphy rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Tate misses a step and Lauren Murphy sees an opportunity to counter her!
Lauren Murphy overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Tate pulls her arm out of danger.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Tate is in open guard over Murphy... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Murphy rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. 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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Lauren Murphy attempts a sweep single...
Miesha Tate was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Murphy studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Murphy is holding Miesha Tate's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miesha Tate shows great balance while pushing away Lauren Murphy
Miesha Tate circles around Murphy
Tate grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Tate is in open guard over Murphy... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Murphy's eyes...
Murphy hyper-extended her left leg
That Kneebar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Murphy rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. 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.
Tate 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 Tate.
Lauren Murphy tries a hook to the body
but Tate manages to dodge it
Tate is holding Lauren Murphy's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lauren Murphy loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Deep breaths from Lauren Murphy who tries a hammer punch to Tate's ribs.
Tate blocks those punches
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Tate's cheek from the guard.
Miesha Tate uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Tate's cheek from the guard.
Miesha Tate uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to turn in and scramble out. Miesha Tate timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Lauren Murphy can't find a way out! Her face is turning purple and she taps before going to sleep!
Winner is Miesha Tate by Submission (guillotine) at 3:51 Round 3
Statistics: Lauren Murphy
Punches 0/6 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 24/53 (45%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 623 s
Statistics: Miesha Tate
Punches 9/12 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/23 (52%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 623 s
Decent fight, strong 3rd round for Tate, taking this fight and the win.
Miesha Tate raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Lauren Murphy attempts a sweep single...
Lauren Murphy catches Miesha Tate's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Murphy.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Tate
Lauren Murphy looks to posture up and open Miesha Tate's guard...
Miesha Tate has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Tate
Miesha Tate gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Murphy spins out, but Miesha Tate was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Murphy is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. 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.
Miesha Tate circles around Murphy
Tate fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lauren Murphy didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy measures the resilience of Tate's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tate's side.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy measures the resilience of Tate's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tate blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy tries to close her guard around Tate
She succeeds!
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Murphy
Tate is in closed guard... Murphy tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Miesha Tate!
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Tate is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Lauren Murphy pushes Miesha Tate down and prevents her attempts to escape
Murphy tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Lauren Murphy tries to open Tate's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Lauren Murphy. Tate is unable to cover herself now!
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Miesha Tate
Tate tries to escape from the full mount...
Lauren Murphy is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Lauren Murphy fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Tate's face!
There is a small laceration on Miesha Tate's Mouth
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Tate tries to show some ground skills
Murphy uses her strength to keep Murphy at a disadvantage
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Miesha Tate
Lauren Murphy looks to mount Miesha Tate...
Miesha Tate takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Tate
Tate tries an armbar from the bottom!
Lauren Murphy breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Murphy tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Murphy tries to escape from closed guard...
Tate waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Lauren Murphy! She is reversed and nor Miesha Tate is on half guard!
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Murphy
Murphy tries to move on the ground and shows Miesha Tate 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! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Tate's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tate tries to cover her face,
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Murphy
Tate works on the ground with her fingers over Murphy's face
Murphy shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Miesha Tate is in half guard over Murphy
Murphy is moving on the ground...
Tate tries to counter Murphy's moves on the ground.
Lauren Murphy gets sloppy and Miesha Tate tries to take advantage...
Miesha Tate tries to free her leg
Miesha Tate uses some of her skill by jumping out of Murphy's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Not a desiderable position that Murphy is in now. Miesha Tate is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Tate 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 3:30 in the 1 round
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Miesha Tate 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
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. 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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
Miesha Tate tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Murphy is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Tate's cheek from the guard.
Miesha Tate uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy measures the resilience of Tate's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tate's side.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Miesha Tate tries to open Murphy's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Miesha Tate. Murphy is unable to cover herself now!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Tate is in open guard over Murphy... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Murphy rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Lauren Murphy looks to counter!
Lauren Murphy gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Tate spins out, but Lauren Murphy was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Tate is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. 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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
Miesha Tate shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Lauren Murphy is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Tate into her guard.
Hard blow to Murphy's mid-section, she seems hurt
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Murphy
Tate 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.
Miesha Tate gets sloppy and Lauren Murphy tries to take advantage...
Tate is in closed guard... Murphy tries to roll on the ground!
Miesha Tate uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Murphy
Murphy works on the ground with her fingers over Tate's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Lauren Murphy.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Murphy fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miesha Tate didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Tate's body! She's holding her side
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Tate
Lauren Murphy storms over Tate with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Murphy doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Tate's face with her elbows!
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Tate
Tate is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Tate tries to close her guard around Murphy
She succeeds!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Tate
Murphy is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Tate
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Tate
0:53 Round 2 and Tate is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Miesha Tate 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 Tate
Tate tries to move on the ground and shows Lauren Murphy a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Tate's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Tate
Miesha Tate throws up a triangle attempt!
Lauren Murphy postures up and breaks the triangle.
Murphy is trying to counter now!
Murphy gets a good position on the ground. ..
Tate holds Lauren Murphy arms and counters her opponent punches.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Tate
Murphy looks to be in very good shape.
Murphy throws a few hammer fists to the face of Miesha Tate
Blocked by Tate.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Tate
Lauren Murphy seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Lauren Murphy looks to posture up and open Miesha Tate's guard...
Miesha Tate has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Tate
Murphy is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Miesha Tate takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Lauren Murphy shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Murphy's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Murphy's eyes...
Lauren Murphy breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Tate's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tate tries to cover her face,
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Miesha Tate hovers above Murphy
Good punches to Murphy's body.
Miesha Tate is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Tate tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. 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 2:50 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Murphy is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Miesha Tate tries to finish with a leg lock!
Murphy is able to break the lock.
Tate misses a step and Lauren Murphy sees an opportunity to counter her!
Murphy tries to close her guard around Tate
She succeeds!
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Murphy
Murphy measures the resilience of Tate's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tate's side.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Murphy
Tate is in closed guard... Murphy tries to roll on the ground!
Miesha Tate uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Murphy
Miesha Tate tries to better her position on the ground...
Murphy holds Miesha Tate's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Murphy
Miesha Tate tries to better her position on the ground...
Tate breaks the closed guard of Lauren Murphy and moves to half guard
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy tries to show some ground skills
Tate uses her strength to keep Tate at a disadvantage
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Tate gets a good position on the ground. ..
Murphy holds Miesha Tate arms and counters her opponent punches.
Murphy tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Lauren Murphy attempts to trap Miesha Tate in her guard.
Miesha Tate keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Murphy looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Miesha Tate's punches
Murphy is on the receiving end of a great combo by Tate.
Solid shot from Lauren Murphy to the body.
Tate blocks in time.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Miesha Tate takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Miesha Tate tries to bring the fight to the ground
Murphy goes down.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Miesha Tate and Murphy engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Miesha Tate is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Miesha Tate seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Tate grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Miesha Tate tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Murphy's eyes...
Murphy is able to break the lock.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Murphy tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Miesha Tate tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
Murphy hyper-extended her left leg
Crippling lock!
Murphy is able to break the lock.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Miesha Tate tries to pass to half guard...
Lauren Murphy's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Miesha Tate is in closed guard over Murphy
Tate is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Miesha Tate looks to posture up and open Lauren Murphy's guard...
Miesha Tate forces Lauren Murphy to open her guard.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over 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 Tate's moves.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy measures the resilience of Tate's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Tate's side.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Tate is in open guard over Murphy... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Murphy rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Tate misses a step and Lauren Murphy sees an opportunity to counter her!
Lauren Murphy overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Tate pulls her arm out of danger.
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Tate is in open guard over Murphy... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Murphy rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. 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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Lauren Murphy attempts a sweep single...
Miesha Tate was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Murphy studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Murphy is holding Miesha Tate's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Miesha Tate shows great balance while pushing away Lauren Murphy
Miesha Tate circles around Murphy
Tate grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy tries to close her guard around Tate
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in open guard over Murphy
Tate is in open guard over Murphy... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Murphy's eyes...
Murphy hyper-extended her left leg
That Kneebar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Murphy rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miesha Tate. 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.
Tate 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 Tate.
Lauren Murphy tries a hook to the body
but Tate manages to dodge it
Tate is holding Lauren Murphy's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lauren Murphy loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Deep breaths from Lauren Murphy who tries a hammer punch to Tate's ribs.
Tate blocks those punches
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Tate's cheek from the guard.
Miesha Tate uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Tate's cheek from the guard.
Miesha Tate uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Miesha Tate is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to turn in and scramble out. Miesha Tate timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Lauren Murphy can't find a way out! Her face is turning purple and she taps before going to sleep!
Winner is Miesha Tate by Submission (guillotine) at 3:51 Round 3
Statistics: Lauren Murphy
Punches 0/6 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 24/53 (45%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 623 s
Statistics: Miesha Tate
Punches 9/12 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/23 (52%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 623 s
Decent fight, strong 3rd round for Tate, taking this fight and the win.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!