Post by The Sandmen on Dec 18, 2020 9:11:05 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Murphy while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Ferocious staredown by Nakai while Herb Dean recites the rules.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Rin Nakai fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Murphy's chin
Murphy's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Murphy is holding Rin Nakai's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Lauren Murphy aggressively and repeatedly punches Nakai.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Nakai's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Murphy tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Taylor Field (Regina, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Murphy is holding Rin Nakai's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to trap Lauren Murphy in her guard.
Lauren Murphy keeps control and remains in side mount.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to trap Lauren Murphy in her guard.
Rin Nakai manages to switch to full guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
Murphy is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
Murphy is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Rin Nakai pushes Lauren Murphy down and prevents her attempts to escape
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy measures the resilience of Nakai's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nakai's side.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nakai tries to cover her face,
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Nakai's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Nakai
Murphy tries to get a side mount...
Nakai wraps her leg around Lauren Murphy leg and prevents her from moving.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to move to full guard
Lauren Murphy keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Nakai
Lauren Murphy tries to free her leg
Rin Nakai moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rin Nakai moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Crisp uppercut by Nakai followed by a hard jab
Lauren Murphy stumbles back.
Quick hook by Rin Nakai
glances off Murphy's arms.
Rin Nakai gets sloppy and Lauren Murphy tries to take advantage...
Lauren Murphy tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nakai goes down.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Nakai
Murphy tries to move to full mount
Murphy's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Nakai
Murphy tries to improve position.
Nakai adjusts and closes her guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
Lauren Murphy aggressively and repeatedly punches Nakai.
Good job by Nakai blocking and slipping the blows.
Murphy clumsily fails here and it's time for Rin Nakai to fight back!
Murphy is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Nakai suddenly holds Lauren Murphy's arm and tries an armbar!
Murphy can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Rin Nakai!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
Murphy is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Nakai catch Lauren Murphy's left arm and tries a kimura
Lauren Murphy holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Poorly executed technique. Lauren Murphy looks to counter!
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nakai tries to cover her face,
Nakai's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Rin Nakai pushes Lauren Murphy down and prevents her attempts to escape
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nakai tries to cover her face,
Nakai has a small cut in her Left cheek
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Lauren Murphy.
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Round 2
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Nakai shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rin Nakai!
Murphy ducks under...
Murphy is trying to counter now!
Lauren Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nakai is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Murphy
She succeeds!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai launches a few punches to Murphy's cheek from the guard.
Lauren Murphy uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
Murphy use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Rin Nakai holds Lauren Murphy and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
Murphy gets a good position on the ground. ..
Nakai holds Lauren Murphy arms and counters her opponent punches.
Lauren Murphy gets sloppy and Rin Nakai tries to take advantage...
Nakai attempts a triangle from bottom! Lauren Murphy slips out. Nakai 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.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Lauren Murphy. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Taylor Field (Regina, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauren Murphy leans forwards and tries to grapple with Nakai
Murphy shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Murphy takes a break to breathe while holding Rin Nakai.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Lauren Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nakai is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Murphy
She succeeds!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai launches a few punches to Murphy's cheek from the guard.
Lauren Murphy uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Nakai clumsily fails here and it's time for Lauren Murphy to fight back!
Murphy use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Taylor Field (Regina, Saskatchewan) is cheering her!
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to trap Lauren Murphy in her guard.
Lauren Murphy keeps control and remains in side mount.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to trap Lauren Murphy in her guard.
Rin Nakai manages to switch to half guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Nakai
Murphy shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Lauren Murphy tries to pass Rin Nakai's guard...
Lauren Murphy passes momentarily but Rin Nakai sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
Murphy shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Lauren Murphy is looking to pass Rin Nakai's guard...
Lauren Murphy gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Nakai
Lauren Murphy tries to free her leg
Rin Nakai moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Taylor Field (Regina, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauren Murphy attempts a sweep single...
Lauren Murphy catches Rin Nakai's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Murphy.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Murphy is in closed guard... Nakai 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 Nakai
Lauren Murphy throws down elbows...
She's tearing up Nakai's face with those brutal elbows! Nakai needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
Murphy launches a barrage of elbows over Nakai's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Nakai doesn't fight back!
Nakai's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Rin Nakai's Nose
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
Murphy breaths deeply while on the ground
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai 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
Lauren Murphy doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nakai goes to the body...
her punches graze Murphy's arm.
Murphy is trying to counter now!
Murphy tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Murphy is clinching with Nakai.
Murphy doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Rin Nakai embrace and tries to move away...
Rin Nakai pushes Murphy forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Nakai tries to take Lauren Murphy to the ground from the clinch...
Murphy shows her sprawl skills and remains on her feet.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nakai tries to take Lauren Murphy down... Murphy stumbles backwards and Rin Nakai launches a few punches...
Lauren Murphy dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
The two exchange wildly
Murphy is connecting with a few punches
Lauren Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Rin Nakai is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Murphy into her guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to move on the ground and shows Lauren Murphy a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Nakai's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Murphy, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Lauren Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Rin Nakai is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Murphy into her guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
Nakai is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Murphy is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Nakai fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Lauren Murphy's arm and tries an armbar!
Murphy hold her own hand and breaks Nakai's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Rin Nakai.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Lauren Murphy looks to mount Rin Nakai...
Rin Nakai sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Nakai
Murphy is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Nakai's ribs.
Nakai is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Nakai
Murphy breaths deeply while on the ground
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Nakai
Murphy leans back...
She clobbers Rin Nakai's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Nakai
Lauren Murphy tries to pass Rin Nakai's guard...
Lauren Murphy manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Murphy tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll to her side and trap Lauren Murphy in her guard...
Lauren Murphy rolls her over and takes her back!
Murphy is in rear mount over Nakai
Rin Nakai 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
Lauren Murphy doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Nakai decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Nakai moves back and takes a deep breath.
Murphy leads with a punch
Rin Nakai evades but whiffs with a counter.
Murphy tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Lauren Murphy leans forwards and tries to grapple with Nakai
Murphy shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Nakai tries to take Lauren Murphy to the ground from the clinch...
Murphy shows her sprawl skills and remains on her feet.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Murphy's face while in the clinch!
Murphy pushes Rin Nakai with all her might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
Murphy is trying to counter now!
Lauren Murphy tries a hook to the body
but Nakai manages to dodge it
Several good body shots
are evaded by Murphy.
Murphy is trying to counter now!
Lauren Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nakai is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Nakai
Murphy moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Nakai
Lauren Murphy tries to pass Rin Nakai's guard...
Lauren Murphy manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Lauren Murphy moves to better her position on the ground...
Lauren Murphy viciously slams hammer blows to Nakai's face!
Herb Dean has seen enough! The fight is over! Nakai was not intelligently defending herself!
There is a small laceration on Rin Nakai's Forehead
Winner is Lauren Murphy by TKO (GnP) at 3:19 Round 3
Statistics: Lauren Murphy
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/9 (100%)
GnP strikes 27/43 (63%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 563 s
Statistics: Rin Nakai
Punches 3/17 (18%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/8 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 563 s
I remember when Rin had her UFC debut. I was pretty excited. Her performance there was as disappointing as it was here.
Ferocious staredown by Nakai while Herb Dean recites the rules.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Rin Nakai fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Murphy's chin
Murphy's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Murphy is holding Rin Nakai's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Lauren Murphy aggressively and repeatedly punches Nakai.
She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Nakai's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Nakai tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Murphy tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Taylor Field (Regina, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Murphy is holding Rin Nakai's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Rin Nakai loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to trap Lauren Murphy in her guard.
Lauren Murphy keeps control and remains in side mount.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to trap Lauren Murphy in her guard.
Rin Nakai manages to switch to full guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
Murphy is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
Murphy is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Rin Nakai pushes Lauren Murphy down and prevents her attempts to escape
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy measures the resilience of Nakai's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Nakai's side.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nakai tries to cover her face,
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Nakai's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Nakai
Murphy tries to get a side mount...
Nakai wraps her leg around Lauren Murphy leg and prevents her from moving.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to move to full guard
Lauren Murphy keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Nakai
Lauren Murphy tries to free her leg
Rin Nakai moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rin Nakai moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Crisp uppercut by Nakai followed by a hard jab
Lauren Murphy stumbles back.
Quick hook by Rin Nakai
glances off Murphy's arms.
Rin Nakai gets sloppy and Lauren Murphy tries to take advantage...
Lauren Murphy tries to bring the fight to the ground
Nakai goes down.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Nakai
Murphy tries to move to full mount
Murphy's ground game is not enough to provide her any advantage
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Nakai
Murphy tries to improve position.
Nakai adjusts and closes her guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
Lauren Murphy aggressively and repeatedly punches Nakai.
Good job by Nakai blocking and slipping the blows.
Murphy clumsily fails here and it's time for Rin Nakai to fight back!
Murphy is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Nakai suddenly holds Lauren Murphy's arm and tries an armbar!
Murphy can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Rin Nakai!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
Murphy is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Nakai catch Lauren Murphy's left arm and tries a kimura
Lauren Murphy holds her own arm and struggles until she gets free
Poorly executed technique. Lauren Murphy looks to counter!
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nakai tries to cover her face,
Nakai's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Rin Nakai pushes Lauren Murphy down and prevents her attempts to escape
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Nakai's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Nakai tries to cover her face,
Nakai has a small cut in her Left cheek
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Lauren Murphy.
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Round 2
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Nakai shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rin Nakai!
Murphy ducks under...
Murphy is trying to counter now!
Lauren Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nakai is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Murphy
She succeeds!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai launches a few punches to Murphy's cheek from the guard.
Lauren Murphy uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
Murphy use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Rin Nakai holds Lauren Murphy and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
Murphy gets a good position on the ground. ..
Nakai holds Lauren Murphy arms and counters her opponent punches.
Lauren Murphy gets sloppy and Rin Nakai tries to take advantage...
Nakai attempts a triangle from bottom! Lauren Murphy slips out. Nakai 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.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Lauren Murphy. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Taylor Field (Regina, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauren Murphy leans forwards and tries to grapple with Nakai
Murphy shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Murphy takes a break to breathe while holding Rin Nakai.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Lauren Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nakai is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to close her guard around Murphy
She succeeds!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai launches a few punches to Murphy's cheek from the guard.
Lauren Murphy uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Nakai clumsily fails here and it's time for Lauren Murphy to fight back!
Murphy use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Taylor Field (Regina, Saskatchewan) is cheering her!
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to trap Lauren Murphy in her guard.
Lauren Murphy keeps control and remains in side mount.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai attempts to trap Lauren Murphy in her guard.
Rin Nakai manages to switch to half guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Nakai
Murphy shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Lauren Murphy tries to pass Rin Nakai's guard...
Lauren Murphy passes momentarily but Rin Nakai sees and opening and traps her in full guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
Murphy shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Lauren Murphy is looking to pass Rin Nakai's guard...
Lauren Murphy gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Nakai
Lauren Murphy tries to free her leg
Rin Nakai moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Taylor Field (Regina, Saskatchewan) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauren Murphy attempts a sweep single...
Lauren Murphy catches Rin Nakai's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Murphy.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Murphy is in closed guard... Nakai 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 Nakai
Lauren Murphy throws down elbows...
She's tearing up Nakai's face with those brutal elbows! Nakai needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
Murphy launches a barrage of elbows over Nakai's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Nakai doesn't fight back!
Nakai's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
There is a small laceration on Rin Nakai's Nose
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
Murphy breaths deeply while on the ground
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
Rin Nakai 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
Lauren Murphy doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nakai goes to the body...
her punches graze Murphy's arm.
Murphy is trying to counter now!
Murphy tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Murphy is clinching with Nakai.
Murphy doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Rin Nakai embrace and tries to move away...
Rin Nakai pushes Murphy forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Nakai tries to take Lauren Murphy to the ground from the clinch...
Murphy shows her sprawl skills and remains on her feet.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nakai tries to take Lauren Murphy down... Murphy stumbles backwards and Rin Nakai launches a few punches...
Lauren Murphy dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
The two exchange wildly
Murphy is connecting with a few punches
Lauren Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Rin Nakai is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Murphy into her guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
Nakai tries to move on the ground and shows Lauren Murphy a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Nakai's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Herb Dean knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Murphy, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Lauren Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Rin Nakai is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Murphy into her guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Nakai
Nakai is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Murphy is in closed guard... Nakai tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Lauren Murphy!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Nakai fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Lauren Murphy's arm and tries an armbar!
Murphy hold her own hand and breaks Nakai's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Rin Nakai.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Lauren Murphy looks to mount Rin Nakai...
Rin Nakai sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Nakai
Murphy is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Nakai's ribs.
Nakai is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Nakai
Murphy breaths deeply while on the ground
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Nakai
Murphy leans back...
She clobbers Rin Nakai's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Nakai
Lauren Murphy tries to pass Rin Nakai's guard...
Lauren Murphy manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Murphy tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Lauren Murphy is in full mount over Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai tries to roll to her side and trap Lauren Murphy in her guard...
Lauren Murphy rolls her over and takes her back!
Murphy is in rear mount over Nakai
Rin Nakai 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
Lauren Murphy doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Nakai decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Nakai moves back and takes a deep breath.
Murphy leads with a punch
Rin Nakai evades but whiffs with a counter.
Murphy tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Lauren Murphy leans forwards and tries to grapple with Nakai
Murphy shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Nakai tries to take Lauren Murphy to the ground from the clinch...
Murphy shows her sprawl skills and remains on her feet.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Murphy's face while in the clinch!
Murphy pushes Rin Nakai with all her might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
Murphy is trying to counter now!
Lauren Murphy tries a hook to the body
but Nakai manages to dodge it
Several good body shots
are evaded by Murphy.
Murphy is trying to counter now!
Lauren Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Nakai is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Nakai
Murphy moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Nakai
Lauren Murphy tries to pass Rin Nakai's guard...
Lauren Murphy manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Rin Nakai
Lauren Murphy moves to better her position on the ground...
Lauren Murphy viciously slams hammer blows to Nakai's face!
Herb Dean has seen enough! The fight is over! Nakai was not intelligently defending herself!
There is a small laceration on Rin Nakai's Forehead
Winner is Lauren Murphy by TKO (GnP) at 3:19 Round 3
Statistics: Lauren Murphy
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/9 (100%)
GnP strikes 27/43 (63%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 563 s
Statistics: Rin Nakai
Punches 3/17 (18%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/8 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 563 s
I remember when Rin had her UFC debut. I was pretty excited. Her performance there was as disappointing as it was here.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!