Post by The Sandmen on Jan 5, 2021 14:09:26 GMT -5
Lauren Murphy looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
Ferocious staredown by Rousey while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Murphy is holding Ronda Rousey's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ronda Rousey loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey attempts to trap Lauren Murphy in her guard.
Lauren Murphy keeps control and remains in side mount.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey attempts to trap Lauren Murphy in her guard.
Lauren Murphy keeps control and remains in side mount.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey attempts to trap Lauren Murphy in her guard.
Lauren Murphy keeps control and remains in side mount.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Rousey tries to show some ground skills
Murphy uses her strength to keep Murphy at a disadvantage
Rousey misses a step and Lauren Murphy sees an opportunity to counter her!
Murphy tries to move to full mount!
Rousey won't allow her to take this position easily.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Lauren Murphy looks to mount Ronda Rousey...
Ronda Rousey takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Ronda Rousey shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Lauren Murphy is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Rousey into her guard.
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Rousey's cheek from the guard.
Ronda Rousey uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Murphy clumsily fails here and it's time for Ronda Rousey to fight back!
Rousey tries to escape from the closed guard
Ronda Rousey any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Murphy
Ronda Rousey tries to pass Lauren Murphy's guard...
Ronda Rousey passes momentarily but Lauren Murphy regains full guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Murphy
Rousey struggles on the ground and tries to break Lauren Murphy's guard...
Ronda Rousey is in Murphy open guard now
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Rousey's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rousey tries to cover her face,
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Murphy
Ronda Rousey pushes Lauren Murphy against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Lauren Murphy struggles not allowing Ronda Rousey improve her position.
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Murphy
Rousey moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Rousey clumsily fails here and it's time for Lauren Murphy to fight back!
Murphy measures the resilience of Rousey's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rousey's side.
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Rousey's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rousey tries to cover her face,
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy is cooling the fight 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.
Rousey fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Murphy sprawls and remains on her feet.
Solid jabs from Ronda Rousey.
Murphy defends.
Murphy is trying to counter now!
Murphy launches a flurry of punches
Rousey slips out of danger.
Ronda Rousey fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Murphy blocks that. It was easy!
Murphy is trying to counter now!
Lauren Murphy leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rousey
Murphy shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Lauren Murphy tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Rousey is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Ronda Rousey shoots and grab Lauren Murphy's ankle trying to take her down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Rousey scoop up Lauren Murphy's ankle with one hand and pushes her body with another forcing Murphy to the mat
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy tries to close her guard around Rousey
She succeeds!
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Murphy
Ronda Rousey tries to pass Lauren Murphy's guard...
Ronda Rousey passes momentarily but Lauren Murphy regains full guard.
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Murphy
Ronda Rousey looks to posture up and open Lauren Murphy's guard...
Lauren Murphy has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Murphy
Ronda Rousey tries to better her position on the ground...
Murphy holds Ronda Rousey's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Lauren Murphy looks to counter!
Rousey is in closed guard... Murphy tries to roll on the ground!
Ronda Rousey uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Murphy
Not a desiderable position that Rousey is in now. Lauren Murphy is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Rousey's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rousey tries to cover her face,
Rousey's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Murphy
Ronda Rousey is looking to pass Lauren Murphy's guard...
Lauren Murphy has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Murphy
Rousey is in closed guard... Murphy tries to roll on the ground!
Ronda Rousey uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Rousey is trying to counter now!
Rousey struggles on the ground and tries to break Lauren Murphy's guard...
Murphy doesn't want to free her opponent and Rousey continues in closed guard
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Murphy grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Lauren Murphy
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Rousey
Rousey tries to move on the ground and shows Lauren Murphy a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rousey's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Murphy, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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Lauren Murphy tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rousey goes down.
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Rousey
Lauren Murphy tries to pass to half guard...
Ronda Rousey's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Rousey
Murphy is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Rousey's ribs.
Rousey is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Rousey
Rousey tries to close her guard around Murphy
She is not able to do it
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Rousey
Rousey tries to stand up!
she is now on her feet
Lauren Murphy doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She moves fast and now she is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Karen Demirchyan Complex (Yerevan, Armenia) are cheering for the fighters.
Murphy is holding Ronda Rousey's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ronda Rousey loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Murphy launches a barrage of elbows over Rousey's face!
Ronda Rousey blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Rousey is trying to counter now!
Ronda Rousey attempts to trap Lauren Murphy in her guard.
Lauren Murphy keeps control and remains in side mount.
Lauren Murphy is in side mount over Ronda Rousey
Rousey tries to show some ground skills
Murphy uses her strength to keep Murphy at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Lauren Murphy looks to counter!
Lauren Murphy looks to mount Ronda Rousey...
Ronda Rousey takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Rousey
Ronda Rousey is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Ronda Rousey isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
You can see the pain reflected in Murphy's eyes...
Murphy tries to break the lock slamming Ronda Rousey against the mat!
Ronda Rousey doesn't allow Lauren Murphy to escape. She is tightening the Kimura
Punishing hold!
Murphy blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rousey's guard.
Lauren Murphy is in open guard over Rousey
Lauren Murphy tries to pass to half guard...
Ronda Rousey can't prevent her opponent from passing. Murphy looks to work from half guard.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Rousey
Terrible one sided match... Rousey was not ready to fight a fighter of Lauren Murphy caliber.
Lauren Murphy tries to free her leg...
Rousey rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Ronda Rousey looks to pass to mount...
Murphy creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Karen Demirchyan Complex (Yerevan, Armenia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Rousey fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lauren Murphy didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Murphy
Rousey moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Murphy is trying to counter now!
Murphy tries to close her guard around Rousey
She is not able to do it
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy tries to close her guard around Rousey
She is not able to do it
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Murphy
Ronda Rousey tries to finish with a leg lock!
Murphy is able to break the lock.
Murphy tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Murphy tries to close her guard around Rousey
She is not able to do it
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Rousey's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rousey tries to cover her face,
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy tries to close her guard around Rousey
She is not able to do it
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Murphy
Rousey is in open guard over Murphy... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Murphy's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Murphy rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Ronda Rousey. 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.
Ronda Rousey fires an unorthodox punch to Murphy's torso
that goes wide.
Rousey misses a step and Lauren Murphy sees an opportunity to counter her!
Lauren Murphy throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Rousey.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Lauren Murphy jabs at Rousey
to no visible effect.
Ronda Rousey takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Rousey pushes Lauren Murphy and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Rousey decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Rousey moves back and takes a deep breath.
Rousey wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Rousey moves forward and holds Murphy
The fighters are clinching.
Ronda Rousey tries to control Lauren Murphy in the clinch and use her dirty boxing
Rousey pushes the back of Lauren Murphy's head with one hand and punches her head a few times with the other, that surely hurts her
Lauren Murphy pushes away Rousey trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rousey doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Lauren Murphy
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rousey and Lauren Murphy are cliched up against the cage. Rousey hammers Murphy face and hooks Murphy leg
Lauren Murphy is on her back after that trip
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Rousey's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rousey tries to cover her face,
Rousey's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Ronda Rousey has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 3
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Rousey is holding Lauren Murphy's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lauren Murphy loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Rousey is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Deep breaths from Lauren Murphy who tries a hammer punch to Rousey's ribs.
Rousey blocks those punches
Rousey tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Ronda Rousey looks to mount Lauren Murphy...
Lauren Murphy takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Murphy
Rousey moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Ronda Rousey is in half guard over Murphy
Ronda Rousey tries to free her leg
Lauren Murphy 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 Karen Demirchyan Complex (Yerevan, Armenia) are cheering for the fighters.
Ronda Rousey shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Lauren Murphy is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Rousey into her guard.
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Murphy
Rousey is in closed guard... Murphy tries to roll on the ground!
Ronda Rousey uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Lauren Murphy gets sloppy and Ronda Rousey tries to take advantage...
Rousey use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Lauren Murphy holds Ronda Rousey and prevents her from moving to a better position!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Murphy
Ronda Rousey is looking to pass Lauren Murphy's guard...
Lauren Murphy has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy launches a few punches to Rousey's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rousey tries to cover her face,
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Murphy
Rousey is in closed guard... Murphy tries to roll on the ground!
Ronda Rousey uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Ronda Rousey is in closed guard over Murphy
Rousey is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Ronda Rousey for headbutt.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Murphy time to recover. Lauren Murphy seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
Lauren Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Ronda Rousey is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Murphy into her guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Rousey
Murphy delivers a few accurate elbows!
Ronda Rousey blocks them all showing some great skills here.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Rousey
Lauren Murphy storms over Rousey with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Ronda Rousey blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Rousey
Lauren Murphy looks to posture up and open Ronda Rousey's guard...
Ronda Rousey has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Rousey
Murphy breaths deeply while on the ground
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Rousey
Murphy tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Lauren Murphy fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Lauren Murphy is in half guard over Rousey
Ronda Rousey tries to close the guard.
Rousey put Lauren Murphy in closed guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Rousey
Murphy is in closed guard... Rousey tries to roll on the ground!
Lauren Murphy uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Ronda Rousey takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Murphy and Rousey circle around the center of the cage.
Rousey is holding Lauren Murphy's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lauren Murphy loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ronda Rousey is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy measures the resilience of Rousey's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rousey blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Lauren Murphy gets sloppy and Ronda Rousey tries to take advantage...
Rousey tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Ronda Rousey is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Ronda Rousey tries to better her position on the ground...
Lauren Murphy tries to roll on the ground...
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Rousey
Murphy use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Ronda Rousey holds Lauren Murphy and prevents her from moving to a better position!
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Rousey
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 Rousey
Murphy tries to escape from the closed guard
Lauren Murphy any adventage in the ground.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Rousey
Body shots by Lauren Murphy
Rousey covers up.
Murphy misses a step and Ronda Rousey sees an opportunity to counter her!
Ronda Rousey isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Murphy blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Rousey's guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Lauren Murphy tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rousey won't budge, forcing Murphy to pull guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Murphy is holding Ronda Rousey's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Ronda Rousey shows great balance while pushing away Lauren Murphy
Murphy misses a step and Ronda Rousey sees an opportunity to counter her!
Ronda Rousey leans forwards and tries to grapple with Murphy
Rousey shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ronda Rousey slightly pushes Murphy into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Lauren Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Ronda Rousey is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Murphy into her guard.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Rousey
Lauren Murphy wants to finish her opponent on the ground
Lauren Murphy can't find an opening in her opponent's guard!
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Rousey
Body shots by Lauren Murphy
Rousey covers up.
Poorly executed technique. Ronda Rousey looks to counter!
Rousey moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Murphy struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Murphy's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Murphy's eyes...
Murphy tries to break the lock slamming Ronda Rousey against the mat!
Ronda Rousey doesn't allow Lauren Murphy to escape. She is tightening the armbar
Murphy struggles to free herself
Murphy tries to break the lock slamming Ronda Rousey against the mat!
After a couple of slams, Rousey loses the lock! What an impressive power demonstration!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Lauren Murphy. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Rousey launches a hook to the body
Bang! Murphy stops that one with her ribs!
Rousey grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Murphy
As the fight continues it seems that Ronda Rousey is taking the best of the fight.
Rousey is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ronda Rousey is in open guard over Murphy
Rousey tries to move to full mount
Rousey succeeds
Ronda Rousey is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Ronda Rousey in her guard...
Ronda Rousey rolls her over and takes her back!
Rousey is in rear mount over Murphy
Ronda Rousey isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
You can see the pain reflected in Murphy's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Murphy's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Murphy locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Ronda Rousey unil she can pull her arm free! Rousey lost her dominant position.
Lauren Murphy is in closed guard over Rousey
Rousey switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
That Triangle Choke from Ronda Rousey appears to be unbreakable
Murphy struggles to free herself
Murphy struggles to free herself
That Triangle Choke looks tight...
That Triangle Choke looks tight...
Rousey secures the lock while Lauren Murphy refuses to tap... Steve Mazzagatti jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Ronda Rousey by Submission (Triangle Choke) at 2:07 Round 4
Statistics: Lauren Murphy
Punches 4/8 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 17/52 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 675 s
Statistics: Ronda Rousey
Punches 1/7 (14%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 8/9 (89%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 675 s
Even early, Rousey late, victory Rousey. Seriously, though, IRL Give Murphy that title shot.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!