Post by The Sandmen on May 19, 2020 16:03:02 GMT -5
Cat Zingano doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
Lauren Murphy is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Lauren Murphy tries to bring the fight to the ground
Zingano goes down.
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Zingano
Lauren Murphy tries to pass to half guard...
Cat Zingano's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Murphy
She is not able to do it
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Zingano
Murphy moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Murphy clumsily fails here and it's time for Cat Zingano to fight back!
Deep breaths from Cat Zingano who tries a hammer punch to Murphy's ribs.
Murphy blocks those punches
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Murphy
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Lauren Murphy aggressively and repeatedly punches Zingano.
Good job by Zingano blocking and slipping the blows.
Murphy clumsily fails here and it's time for Cat Zingano to fight back!
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 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.
Zingano jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Cat Zingano pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lauren Murphy's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Zingano is throwing a flurry of punches!
Lauren Murphy just can't get away!
Murphy's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Lauren Murphy's Right cheek
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Murphy goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Lauren Murphy is on her back after that attempt
Poorly executed technique. Cat Zingano looks to counter!
Tremendous strikes from Zingano!
Some big punches are landing!
Murphy's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Lauren Murphy's Chin
Cat Zingano goes with a looping right hand while Lauren Murphy jumps back and jabs
Murphy seems staggered and Cat Zingano runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Zingano launches a stiff jab!
Murphy ducks that one.
Murphy has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
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
Murphy tries to escape from the closed guard
Lauren Murphy any adventage in the ground.
Zingano is trying to counter now!
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 in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Cat Zingano tries to better her position on the ground...
Lauren Murphy tries to roll on the ground...
Murphy tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
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 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
Zingano goes for an armbar!
Lauren Murphy breaks the lock and pushes away Cat Zingano, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Cat Zingano. 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!
Zingano launches a stiff jab!
Murphy ducks that one.
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 Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Murphy
She succeeds!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Murphy launches a barrage of elbows over Zingano's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Zingano doesn't fight back!
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
Murphy tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Murphy tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Zingano leans and gets Lauren Murphy's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
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
Cat Zingano isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Murphy blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Zingano's guard.
Zingano clumsily fails here and it's time for Lauren Murphy to fight back!
Lauren Murphy wants to finish her opponent on the ground
Lauren Murphy can't find an opening in her opponent's guard!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Zingano launches a few weak punches
Murphy blocks them effectively.
Murphy tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Murphy tries to escape from closed guard...
Zingano waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Lauren Murphy! She is reversed and nor Cat Zingano is on half guard!
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Zingano jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Cat Zingano pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Murphy grapple with Cat Zingano and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Cat Zingano falls hard on the mat with Lauren Murphy on top of her
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Lauren Murphy hovers above Zingano
Good punches to Zingano's body.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Zingano moves forward looking for some action
Cat Zingano shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zingano pushes Lauren Murphy against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Murphy blocks and pushes away her opponent creating space between them.
Murphy is trying to counter now!
Murphy grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Zingano struggles... Lauren Murphy is unable to take her down
Zingano jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Cat Zingano pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
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 0:45 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zingano and Lauren Murphy are cliched up against the cage. Zingano steps for a throw
Lauren Murphy is flat on her back. great Judo technique shown!
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Cat Zingano tries a kimura
Murphy breaks the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Lauren Murphy looks to counter!
Lauren Murphy attempts to trap Cat Zingano in her guard.
Cat Zingano keeps control and remains in side mount.
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Zingano tries to move to full mount!
Murphy won't allow her to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Lauren Murphy looks to counter!
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
Lauren Murphy attempts to trap Cat Zingano in her guard.
Cat Zingano keeps control and remains in side mount.
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy tries to show some ground skills
Zingano uses her strength to keep Zingano at a disadvantage
Murphy misses a step and Cat Zingano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Cat Zingano looks to mount Lauren Murphy...
Lauren Murphy takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauren Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zingano is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Lauren Murphy is in open 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.
Murphy tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Murphy tries to launch a few punches to Cat Zingano
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Zingano's defense
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano is moving on the ground...
Murphy tries to counter Zingano's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Lauren Murphy looks to counter!
Lauren Murphy tries to pass to half guard...
Cat Zingano's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Zingano
Lauren Murphy fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Zingano's face!
Zingano has a small cut in her Nose
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Murphy
She is not able to do it
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
Zingano launches a few weak punches
Murphy blocks them effectively.
Murphy is trying to counter now!
Lauren Murphy tries to better her position on the ground...
Zingano holds Lauren Murphy's head against her chin in the closed guard.
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
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Murphy is holding Cat Zingano's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Cat Zingano loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Lauren Murphy looks to mount Cat Zingano...
Cat Zingano sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Zingano
Zingano breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 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
Zingano launches a few weak punches
Murphy blocks them effectively.
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.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Zingano decides to launch some tentative punches
Cat Zingano takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
Cat Zingano shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
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
Murphy misses a step and Cat Zingano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zingano grabs Lauren Murphy in a clinch and tries to knee her in the face!
They land solid! Good Strikes!
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.
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.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano shoots and grab both of Lauren Murphy's leg, attempting to take her down with a Double Leg
Zingano lifted Murphy's off her feet and throws her on the mat
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Lauren Murphy.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Zingano tries to grapple
She puts Murphy in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Murphy's face while in the clinch!
Murphy can't take many more shots like those!
Murphy's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Murphy has a small cut in her Left cheek
The fighters are clinching.
Zingano and Lauren Murphy are cliched up against the cage. Zingano steps for a throw
Lauren Murphy is flat on her back. great Judo technique shown!
Hard blow to Murphy's mid-section, she seems hurt
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy attempts to trap Cat Zingano in her guard.
Cat Zingano keeps control and remains in side mount.
Cat Zingano is in side 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 side mount over Lauren Murphy
Cat Zingano looks to mount Lauren Murphy...
Lauren Murphy takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy tries to close her guard around Zingano
She is not able to do it
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
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
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 open 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.
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy is a bloody mess!
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
Murphy tries to close her guard around Zingano
She succeeds!
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.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Deep breaths from Lauren Murphy who tries a hammer punch to Zingano's ribs.
Zingano blocks those punches
Lauren Murphy gets sloppy and Cat Zingano tries to take advantage...
Pitty-pat punches from Zingano
Lauren Murphy doesn't flinch.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Murphy
Cat Zingano is looking to pass Lauren Murphy's guard...
Lauren Murphy has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Murphy
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
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 hooks Murphy's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Lauren Murphy manages to kick Zingano away and scrambles on top!
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauren Murphy continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Murphy fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cat Zingano didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Zingano
Murphy tries to move to full mount
Murphy's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Murphy misses a step and Cat Zingano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zingano tries to close her guard around Murphy
She is not able to do it
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Murphy
She succeeds!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Murphy doesn't stop bleeding.
Deep breaths from Cat Zingano who tries a hammer punch to Murphy's ribs.
Murphy blocks those punches
Cat Zingano gets sloppy and Lauren Murphy tries to take advantage...
Murphy tries to escape from closed guard...
Zingano waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Lauren Murphy! She is reversed and nor Cat Zingano is on half guard!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Zingano launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Zingano is countered by Lauren Murphy.
Cat Zingano gets sloppy and Lauren Murphy tries to take advantage...
Murphy decides to go after her opponent and jumps inside Zingano's guard.
Zingano did not see that coming! Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Zingano now.
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Zingano
Murphy doesn't stop bleeding.
Zingano tries to close her guard around Murphy
She is not able to do it
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Zingano is holding Lauren Murphy's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lauren Murphy loses balance and goes to the ground.
Murphy Hyper-extended her left arm
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Zingano works on the ground with her fingers over Murphy's face
Murphy shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Cat Zingano looks to mount Lauren Murphy...
Lauren Murphy takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy is a bloody mess!
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!
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Zingano
Murphy doesn't stop bleeding.
Cat Zingano overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Murphy pulls her arm out of danger.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Zingano
Murphy launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Murphy is countered by Cat Zingano.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Zingano
Zingano throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Lauren Murphy realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Every time Lauren Murphy attempts to get inside
Zingano misses with a low kick.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Zingano, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 4
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Zingano fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lauren Murphy didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy tries to close her guard around Zingano
She is not able to do it
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy doesn't stop bleeding.
Zingano tries to jump to side mount.
Lauren Murphy jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Lauren Murphy is a bloody mess!
Murphy positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Zingano's being punished here!
Zingano's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Cat Zingano's Right cheek
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Murphy struggles on the ground and tries to break Cat Zingano's guard...
Zingano doesn't want to free her opponent and Murphy continues in closed guard
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
You can see Murphy's blood making stains in the mat.
Lauren Murphy tries to pass Cat Zingano's guard...
Lauren Murphy passes momentarily but Cat Zingano regains full guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Murphy doesn't stop bleeding.
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 1:35 in the 4 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Pitty-pat punches from Murphy
Cat Zingano doesn't flinch.
Lauren Murphy gets sloppy and Cat Zingano tries to take advantage...
Cat Zingano sits up and gets an arm around Murphy's neck!
Murphy pushes Cat Zingano back to the ground.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
A punch from Cat Zingano
whizzes past Murphy.
Lauren Murphy fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Zingano steps backwards away from Lauren Murphy. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Solid shot from Cat Zingano to the body.
Murphy blocks in time.
Murphy tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
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
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
Lauren Murphy hovers above Zingano
Good punches to Zingano's body.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Murphy tries to escape from the closed guard
Lauren Murphy any adventage in the ground.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Lauren Murphy's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Lauren Murphy tries to pass Cat Zingano's guard...
Lauren Murphy passes momentarily but Cat Zingano regains full guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Murphy tries to open up Zingano with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Zingano is trying to block them with her hands...
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Lauren Murphy is a bloody mess!
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.
Murphy is trying to counter now!
Lauren Murphy tries to pass Cat Zingano's guard...
Lauren Murphy passes momentarily but Cat Zingano regains full guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Lauren Murphy continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
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 3:35 in the 4 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Lauren Murphy throws a flurry of punches at Zingano...
A lot of them are hitting Zingano's face
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!
Pitty-pat punches from Murphy
Cat Zingano doesn't flinch.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to move on the ground and shows Lauren Murphy a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Zingano's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Zingano's Forehead is beginning to swell
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
Zingano tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauren Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cat Zingano jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Zingano wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Murphy wants nothing of that and pushes Zingano.
Cat Zingano gets sloppy and Lauren Murphy tries to take advantage...
Lauren Murphy leans forwards and tries to grapple with Zingano
Murphy shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano has seen better days.
Murphy doesn't stop bleeding.
One, two, three! Zingano doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on Murphy's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zingano takes a break to breathe while holding Lauren Murphy.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Lauren Murphy, but it's close.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
You can see Murphy's blood making stains in the mat.
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 Zingano
You can see Murphy's blood making stains in the mat.
Zingano tries to close her guard around Murphy
She succeeds!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Zingano attempts a triangle from bottom! Lauren Murphy slips out. Zingano quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Lauren Murphy slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Lauren Murphy looks to counter!
Lauren Murphy decides to jump inside Zingano's guard.
Zingano fights back with her feet, forcing Murphy to try something else.
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
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 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 tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Zingano leans and gets Lauren Murphy's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
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 continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
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.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
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.
Lauren Murphy continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Cat Zingano shoots and grab one of Lauren Murphy's leg, attempting to take her down with a Single Leg
Murphy lose her balance and falls to the mat
Cat Zingano is in open 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 2:15 in the 5 round
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy is a bloody mess!
Cat Zingano pushes Lauren Murphy against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Lauren Murphy struggles not allowing Cat Zingano improve her position.
Poorly executed technique. Lauren Murphy looks to counter!
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 open guard over Murphy
Zingano 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.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
You can see Murphy's blood making stains in the mat.
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Murphy with a double overhooks!
Lauren Murphy continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
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
Lauren Murphy gets sloppy and Cat Zingano tries to take advantage...
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 grab one of Lauren Murphy's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of her hip Cat Zingano throw Murphy to the mat like a ragdoll
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 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!
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
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Zingano launches a kick to Murphy's thigh
Murphy checks that kick!
Poorly executed technique. Lauren Murphy looks to counter!
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 is a bloody mess!
Zingano launches a kick to Murphy's thigh
Murphy checks that kick!
Cat Zingano gets sloppy and Lauren Murphy tries to take advantage...
Murphy tries to hit Cat Zingano with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Zingano dodges that
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Zingano is standing while Murphy is on the ground on her back
Zingano moves backwards and gestures for Lauren Murphy to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Lauren Murphy is standing now.
Lauren Murphy attempts a sweep single...
Cat Zingano was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Zingano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
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 gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Zingano gets hold of a leg and trips Murphy to the mat!
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Murphy
Cat Zingano is looking to pass Lauren Murphy's guard...
Lauren Murphy has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Murphy
Cat Zingano looks to posture up and open Lauren Murphy's guard...
Cat Zingano forces Lauren Murphy to open her guard.
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Zingano is taking this opportunity to rest.
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Murphy tries to close her guard around Zingano
She is not able to do it
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 blocks Cat Zingano's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Zingano clumsily fails here and it's time for Lauren Murphy to fight back!
Murphy tries to close her guard around Zingano
She is not able to do it
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Zingano, who walks calmly to her corner.
Winner is Lauren Murphy by Split decision
Statistics: Cat Zingano
Punches 9/15 (60%)
Kicks 0/6 (0%)
Clinch strikes 10/23 (43%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/24 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 937 s
Statistics: Lauren Murphy
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/12 (67%)
GnP strikes 31/66 (47%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 989 s
This was a crazy back and forth fight that, if these 2 were doing high-level damage, would have been another lock for fight of the night. But since neither was close to being finished ever, they were just trading winning-times back and forth, it falls short of the Aldo-Yamamoto.
Lauren Murphy is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Lauren Murphy tries to bring the fight to the ground
Zingano goes down.
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Zingano
Lauren Murphy tries to pass to half guard...
Cat Zingano's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Murphy
She is not able to do it
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Zingano
Murphy moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Murphy clumsily fails here and it's time for Cat Zingano to fight back!
Deep breaths from Cat Zingano who tries a hammer punch to Murphy's ribs.
Murphy blocks those punches
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Murphy
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Lauren Murphy aggressively and repeatedly punches Zingano.
Good job by Zingano blocking and slipping the blows.
Murphy clumsily fails here and it's time for Cat Zingano to fight back!
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 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.
Zingano jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Cat Zingano pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lauren Murphy's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Zingano is throwing a flurry of punches!
Lauren Murphy just can't get away!
Murphy's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Lauren Murphy's Right cheek
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Murphy goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Lauren Murphy is on her back after that attempt
Poorly executed technique. Cat Zingano looks to counter!
Tremendous strikes from Zingano!
Some big punches are landing!
Murphy's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Lauren Murphy's Chin
Cat Zingano goes with a looping right hand while Lauren Murphy jumps back and jabs
Murphy seems staggered and Cat Zingano runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Zingano launches a stiff jab!
Murphy ducks that one.
Murphy has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
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
Murphy tries to escape from the closed guard
Lauren Murphy any adventage in the ground.
Zingano is trying to counter now!
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 in closed guard... Zingano tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Cat Zingano is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Cat Zingano tries to better her position on the ground...
Lauren Murphy tries to roll on the ground...
Murphy tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
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 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
Zingano goes for an armbar!
Lauren Murphy breaks the lock and pushes away Cat Zingano, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Cat Zingano. 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!
Zingano launches a stiff jab!
Murphy ducks that one.
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 Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Murphy
She succeeds!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Murphy launches a barrage of elbows over Zingano's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Zingano doesn't fight back!
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
Murphy tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Murphy tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Zingano leans and gets Lauren Murphy's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
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
Cat Zingano isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Murphy blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Zingano's guard.
Zingano clumsily fails here and it's time for Lauren Murphy to fight back!
Lauren Murphy wants to finish her opponent on the ground
Lauren Murphy can't find an opening in her opponent's guard!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Zingano launches a few weak punches
Murphy blocks them effectively.
Murphy tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Murphy tries to escape from closed guard...
Zingano waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Lauren Murphy! She is reversed and nor Cat Zingano is on half guard!
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Zingano jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Cat Zingano pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Murphy grapple with Cat Zingano and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Cat Zingano falls hard on the mat with Lauren Murphy on top of her
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Lauren Murphy hovers above Zingano
Good punches to Zingano's body.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Zingano moves forward looking for some action
Cat Zingano shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zingano pushes Lauren Murphy against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Murphy blocks and pushes away her opponent creating space between them.
Murphy is trying to counter now!
Murphy grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Zingano struggles... Lauren Murphy is unable to take her down
Zingano jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Cat Zingano pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
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 0:45 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zingano and Lauren Murphy are cliched up against the cage. Zingano steps for a throw
Lauren Murphy is flat on her back. great Judo technique shown!
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Cat Zingano tries a kimura
Murphy breaks the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Lauren Murphy looks to counter!
Lauren Murphy attempts to trap Cat Zingano in her guard.
Cat Zingano keeps control and remains in side mount.
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Zingano tries to move to full mount!
Murphy won't allow her to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Lauren Murphy looks to counter!
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
Lauren Murphy attempts to trap Cat Zingano in her guard.
Cat Zingano keeps control and remains in side mount.
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy tries to show some ground skills
Zingano uses her strength to keep Zingano at a disadvantage
Murphy misses a step and Cat Zingano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Cat Zingano looks to mount Lauren Murphy...
Lauren Murphy takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauren Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Zingano is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Lauren Murphy is in open 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.
Murphy tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Murphy tries to launch a few punches to Cat Zingano
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Zingano's defense
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Zingano
Cat Zingano struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano is moving on the ground...
Murphy tries to counter Zingano's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Lauren Murphy looks to counter!
Lauren Murphy tries to pass to half guard...
Cat Zingano's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Zingano
Lauren Murphy fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Zingano's face!
Zingano has a small cut in her Nose
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Murphy
She is not able to do it
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
Zingano launches a few weak punches
Murphy blocks them effectively.
Murphy is trying to counter now!
Lauren Murphy tries to better her position on the ground...
Zingano holds Lauren Murphy's head against her chin in the closed guard.
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
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Murphy is holding Cat Zingano's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Cat Zingano loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Cat Zingano
Lauren Murphy looks to mount Cat Zingano...
Cat Zingano sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Zingano
Zingano breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 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
Zingano launches a few weak punches
Murphy blocks them effectively.
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.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Zingano decides to launch some tentative punches
Cat Zingano takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
Cat Zingano shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
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
Murphy misses a step and Cat Zingano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zingano grabs Lauren Murphy in a clinch and tries to knee her in the face!
They land solid! Good Strikes!
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.
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.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Cat Zingano shoots and grab both of Lauren Murphy's leg, attempting to take her down with a Double Leg
Zingano lifted Murphy's off her feet and throws her on the mat
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Lauren Murphy.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Zingano tries to grapple
She puts Murphy in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Murphy's face while in the clinch!
Murphy can't take many more shots like those!
Murphy's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Murphy has a small cut in her Left cheek
The fighters are clinching.
Zingano and Lauren Murphy are cliched up against the cage. Zingano steps for a throw
Lauren Murphy is flat on her back. great Judo technique shown!
Hard blow to Murphy's mid-section, she seems hurt
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy attempts to trap Cat Zingano in her guard.
Cat Zingano keeps control and remains in side mount.
Cat Zingano is in side 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 side mount over Lauren Murphy
Cat Zingano looks to mount Lauren Murphy...
Lauren Murphy takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy tries to close her guard around Zingano
She is not able to do it
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
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
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 open 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.
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy is a bloody mess!
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
Murphy tries to close her guard around Zingano
She succeeds!
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.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Deep breaths from Lauren Murphy who tries a hammer punch to Zingano's ribs.
Zingano blocks those punches
Lauren Murphy gets sloppy and Cat Zingano tries to take advantage...
Pitty-pat punches from Zingano
Lauren Murphy doesn't flinch.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Murphy
Cat Zingano is looking to pass Lauren Murphy's guard...
Lauren Murphy has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Murphy
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
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 hooks Murphy's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Lauren Murphy manages to kick Zingano away and scrambles on top!
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauren Murphy continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Murphy fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cat Zingano didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Zingano
Murphy tries to move to full mount
Murphy's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
Murphy misses a step and Cat Zingano sees an opportunity to counter her!
Zingano tries to close her guard around Murphy
She is not able to do it
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to close her guard around Murphy
She succeeds!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Murphy doesn't stop bleeding.
Deep breaths from Cat Zingano who tries a hammer punch to Murphy's ribs.
Murphy blocks those punches
Cat Zingano gets sloppy and Lauren Murphy tries to take advantage...
Murphy tries to escape from closed guard...
Zingano waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Lauren Murphy! She is reversed and nor Cat Zingano is on half guard!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Cat Zingano is in half guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Zingano launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Zingano is countered by Lauren Murphy.
Cat Zingano gets sloppy and Lauren Murphy tries to take advantage...
Murphy decides to go after her opponent and jumps inside Zingano's guard.
Zingano did not see that coming! Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Zingano now.
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Zingano
Murphy doesn't stop bleeding.
Zingano tries to close her guard around Murphy
She is not able to do it
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Zingano is holding Lauren Murphy's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lauren Murphy loses balance and goes to the ground.
Murphy Hyper-extended her left arm
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Zingano works on the ground with her fingers over Murphy's face
Murphy shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Cat Zingano is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Cat Zingano looks to mount Lauren Murphy...
Lauren Murphy takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy is a bloody mess!
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!
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Zingano
Murphy doesn't stop bleeding.
Cat Zingano overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Murphy pulls her arm out of danger.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Zingano
Murphy launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Murphy is countered by Cat Zingano.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Zingano
Zingano throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Lauren Murphy realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Every time Lauren Murphy attempts to get inside
Zingano misses with a low kick.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Zingano, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 4
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Zingano fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lauren Murphy didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy tries to close her guard around Zingano
She is not able to do it
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy doesn't stop bleeding.
Zingano tries to jump to side mount.
Lauren Murphy jumps and show some wrestling skills as she positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Lauren Murphy is a bloody mess!
Murphy positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Zingano's being punished here!
Zingano's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Cat Zingano's Right cheek
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Murphy struggles on the ground and tries to break Cat Zingano's guard...
Zingano doesn't want to free her opponent and Murphy continues in closed guard
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
You can see Murphy's blood making stains in the mat.
Lauren Murphy tries to pass Cat Zingano's guard...
Lauren Murphy passes momentarily but Cat Zingano regains full guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Murphy doesn't stop bleeding.
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 1:35 in the 4 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Pitty-pat punches from Murphy
Cat Zingano doesn't flinch.
Lauren Murphy gets sloppy and Cat Zingano tries to take advantage...
Cat Zingano sits up and gets an arm around Murphy's neck!
Murphy pushes Cat Zingano back to the ground.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
A punch from Cat Zingano
whizzes past Murphy.
Lauren Murphy fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Zingano steps backwards away from Lauren Murphy. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Solid shot from Cat Zingano to the body.
Murphy blocks in time.
Murphy tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
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
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
Lauren Murphy hovers above Zingano
Good punches to Zingano's body.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Murphy tries to escape from the closed guard
Lauren Murphy any adventage in the ground.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Lauren Murphy's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Lauren Murphy tries to pass Cat Zingano's guard...
Lauren Murphy passes momentarily but Cat Zingano regains full guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Murphy tries to open up Zingano with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Zingano is trying to block them with her hands...
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Lauren Murphy is a bloody mess!
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.
Murphy is trying to counter now!
Lauren Murphy tries to pass Cat Zingano's guard...
Lauren Murphy passes momentarily but Cat Zingano regains full guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Lauren Murphy continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
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 3:35 in the 4 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Lauren Murphy throws a flurry of punches at Zingano...
A lot of them are hitting Zingano's face
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!
Pitty-pat punches from Murphy
Cat Zingano doesn't flinch.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Zingano tries to move on the ground and shows Lauren Murphy a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Zingano's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! John McCarthy knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Zingano's Forehead is beginning to swell
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
Zingano tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauren Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cat Zingano jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Zingano wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Murphy wants nothing of that and pushes Zingano.
Cat Zingano gets sloppy and Lauren Murphy tries to take advantage...
Lauren Murphy leans forwards and tries to grapple with Zingano
Murphy shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cat Zingano has seen better days.
Murphy doesn't stop bleeding.
One, two, three! Zingano doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on Murphy's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zingano takes a break to breathe while holding Lauren Murphy.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Lauren Murphy, but it's close.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
You can see Murphy's blood making stains in the mat.
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 Zingano
You can see Murphy's blood making stains in the mat.
Zingano tries to close her guard around Murphy
She succeeds!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Zingano
Zingano attempts a triangle from bottom! Lauren Murphy slips out. Zingano quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Lauren Murphy slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Lauren Murphy looks to counter!
Lauren Murphy decides to jump inside Zingano's guard.
Zingano fights back with her feet, forcing Murphy to try something else.
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
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 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 tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Zingano leans and gets Lauren Murphy's arms as she brings her to the ground again.
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 continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
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.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
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.
Lauren Murphy continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Cat Zingano shoots and grab one of Lauren Murphy's leg, attempting to take her down with a Single Leg
Murphy lose her balance and falls to the mat
Cat Zingano is in open 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 2:15 in the 5 round
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy is a bloody mess!
Cat Zingano pushes Lauren Murphy against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Lauren Murphy struggles not allowing Cat Zingano improve her position.
Poorly executed technique. Lauren Murphy looks to counter!
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 open guard over Murphy
Zingano 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.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
You can see Murphy's blood making stains in the mat.
Zingano moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Murphy with a double overhooks!
Lauren Murphy continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
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
Lauren Murphy gets sloppy and Cat Zingano tries to take advantage...
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 grab one of Lauren Murphy's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of her hip Cat Zingano throw Murphy to the mat like a ragdoll
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 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!
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
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Zingano launches a kick to Murphy's thigh
Murphy checks that kick!
Poorly executed technique. Lauren Murphy looks to counter!
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 is a bloody mess!
Zingano launches a kick to Murphy's thigh
Murphy checks that kick!
Cat Zingano gets sloppy and Lauren Murphy tries to take advantage...
Murphy tries to hit Cat Zingano with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Zingano dodges that
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Zingano is standing while Murphy is on the ground on her back
Zingano moves backwards and gestures for Lauren Murphy to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Lauren Murphy is standing now.
Lauren Murphy attempts a sweep single...
Cat Zingano was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Zingano tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
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 gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Zingano gets hold of a leg and trips Murphy to the mat!
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Murphy
Cat Zingano is looking to pass Lauren Murphy's guard...
Lauren Murphy has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Cat Zingano is in closed guard over Murphy
Cat Zingano looks to posture up and open Lauren Murphy's guard...
Cat Zingano forces Lauren Murphy to open her guard.
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Zingano is taking this opportunity to rest.
Cat Zingano is in open guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Murphy tries to close her guard around Zingano
She is not able to do it
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 blocks Cat Zingano's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Zingano clumsily fails here and it's time for Lauren Murphy to fight back!
Murphy tries to close her guard around Zingano
She is not able to do it
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Zingano, who walks calmly to her corner.
Winner is Lauren Murphy by Split decision
Statistics: Cat Zingano
Punches 9/15 (60%)
Kicks 0/6 (0%)
Clinch strikes 10/23 (43%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/24 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 937 s
Statistics: Lauren Murphy
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/12 (67%)
GnP strikes 31/66 (47%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 989 s
This was a crazy back and forth fight that, if these 2 were doing high-level damage, would have been another lock for fight of the night. But since neither was close to being finished ever, they were just trading winning-times back and forth, it falls short of the Aldo-Yamamoto.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!