Post by The Sandman on Dec 23, 2021 2:00:22 GMT -5
Rin Nakai! Rin Nakai! This is what the people are chanting here.
Lauren Murphy glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
Rin Nakai shifts back and forth nervously.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Lauren Murphy closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Nakai launches a kick
but Lauren Murphy avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from Nakai!
Murphy blocks with confidence
Nakai is holding Lauren Murphy's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lauren Murphy loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy attempts to trap Rin Nakai in her guard.
Rin Nakai keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Nakai tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy attempts to move to full guard
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Murphy
Rin Nakai tries to free her leg...
Rin Nakai uses some of her skill by jumping out of Murphy's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Nakai tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy attempts to move to full guard
Lauren Murphy manages to switch to full guard.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Murphy
Nakai moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Murphy
Nakai moves on the ground
Rin Nakai moves to side mount
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy tries to show some ground skills
Lauren Murphy put Nakai in half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Murphy
Rin Nakai tries to pass Lauren Murphy's guard...
Rin Nakai passes momentarily but Lauren Murphy regains half guard.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
Nakai moves backwards and Lauren Murphy is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Lauren Murphy is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Lauren Murphy is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Lauren Murphy takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Nakai moves backwards and Lauren Murphy is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Nakai pushes Lauren Murphy and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Rin Nakai takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Murphy moves forward looking for some action
Rin Nakai doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Rin Nakai moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Murphy's left thigh
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Murphy steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Nakai tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Nakai is clinching with Murphy.
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 clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
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.
Rin Nakai pushes away Murphy trying to keep the fight at striking range
Murphy stumbles backwards and Rin Nakai circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Nakai is holding Lauren Murphy's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lauren Murphy loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Rin Nakai looks to mount Lauren Murphy...
Rin Nakai slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Rin Nakai tries to better her position on the ground...
Nakai is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 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
Rin Nakai tries to better her position on the ground...
Nakai is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 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
Rin Nakai launches a few punches to Murphy
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
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
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy
Nakai tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Murphy! Nakai has one hook in and keeps working!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with one hook in
Nakai has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Murphy.
Nicely done! Nakai now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Murphy has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Murphy is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Murphy misses a step and Rin Nakai sees an opportunity to counter her!
Rin Nakai throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Murphy tries to stand up!
Nakai doesn't allow her!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Nakai tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Murphy!
Nakai has one of her arm over Lauren Murphy's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Nakai tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Murphy!
Murphy adopts the turtle defense and Nakai is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Nakai tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Murphy!
Nakai has one of her arm over Lauren Murphy's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Nakai doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Murphy is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Lauren Murphy is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Nakai into her guard.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Murphy
Rin Nakai tries to open Murphy's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rin Nakai. Murphy is unable to cover herself now!
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Murphy
Nakai tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rin Nakai fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Murphy
Nakai is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Murphy
Rin Nakai pushes Murphy's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Nakai who is in full mount! Murphy is in trouble now!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Rin Nakai is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai rolls her over and takes her back!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy
Lauren Murphy is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. She should slow down and conserve what energy she has left.
Murphy has Nakai controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Nakai is unable to move under Murphy control.
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy
Murphy has given her back to Rin Nakai who is trying to get one hook in!
Rin Nakai has one hook in!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with one hook in
Nakai has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Murphy.
Nicely done! Nakai now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Nakai tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Murphy!
Nakai has one of her arm over Lauren Murphy's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Rin Nakai was tooling Lauren Murphy for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Lauren Murphy lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Lauren Murphy tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Rin Nakai swings and Murphy has to retreat
Murphy moves backwards and Rin Nakai is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Lauren Murphy tries a hook to the body
but Nakai manages to dodge it
Rin Nakai tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Murphy is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy tries to close her guard around Nakai
She is not able to do it
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy tries to close her guard around Nakai
She is not able to do it
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Murphy
Nakai tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Murphy
Rin Nakai tries to pass Lauren Murphy's guard...
Rin Nakai manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Lauren Murphy attempts to trap Rin Nakai in her guard.
Rin Nakai keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Nakai tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Nakai tries to open up Murphy with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Murphy is trying to block them with her hands...
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Nakai tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rin Nakai controls the situation despite Lauren Murphy efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Nakai is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Rin Nakai launches a few punches to Murphy
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Nakai is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Murphy's ribs.
Murphy is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Rin Nakai tries to better her position on the ground...
Nakai is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Nakai's moves.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Rin Nakai was tooling Lauren Murphy for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Lauren Murphy lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Rin Nakai launches a few punches to Murphy
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Nakai is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Body shots by Rin Nakai
Solid blows to Murphy's abdomen.
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
Nakai is getting frustrated here.
Lauren Murphy gets sloppy and Rin Nakai tries to take advantage...
Nakai tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rin Nakai controls the situation despite Lauren Murphy efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Nakai tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rin Nakai controls the situation despite Lauren Murphy efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Rin Nakai is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Nakai is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Murphy's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Nice beating Rin Nakai has received.
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai rolls her over and takes her back!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy
Nakai tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Murphy! Nakai has one hook in and keeps working!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with one hook in
Nakai has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Murphy.
Nicely done! Nakai now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Murphy tries to stand up!
Nakai doesn't allow her!
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Rin Nakai positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Rin Nakai is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Murphy's ribs
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.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Rin Nakai shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Lauren Murphy is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Nakai into her guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Nakai's moves.
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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Nakai wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Lauren Murphy tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Nakai is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Rin Nakai tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Lauren Murphy
well done Murphy falls hard on the mat
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Nakai is standing while Murphy is on the ground on her back
Murphy tries to stand up!
Nakai doesn't allow her!
Nakai is standing while Murphy is on the ground on her back
Rin Nakai steps back and allows Murphy to get back to her feet.
Murphy climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Nakai grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Murphy
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Nakai tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Murphy
Rin Nakai tries to pass Lauren Murphy's guard...
Rin Nakai manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Rin Nakai looks to mount Lauren Murphy...
Rin Nakai slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Rin Nakai positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Rin Nakai is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Murphy's abdomen
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Rin Nakai rolls Lauren Murphy to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy
Murphy has given her back to Rin Nakai who is trying to get one hook in!
Rin Nakai has one hook in!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with one hook in
Lauren Murphy struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Lauren Murphy gets sloppy and Rin Nakai tries to take advantage...
Nakai has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Murphy.
Nicely done! Nakai now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Murphy has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Murphy is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Murphy is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Nakai tries to use some of her tricky moves but Nakai's is smart enough to counter her.
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Rin Nakai was tooling Lauren Murphy for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Lauren Murphy lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Rin Nakai launches a few punches to Murphy
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Murphy has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Murphy is unable to find a way to escape from this.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Nakai is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Murphy's ribs.
Murphy is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Murphy has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Murphy is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Nakai is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauren Murphy fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Lauren Murphy leans forwards and tries to grapple with Nakai
Nakai wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Nakai seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Rin Nakai shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Lauren Murphy is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Nakai into her guard.
Murphy ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Murphy
Nakai 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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) is cheering her!
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Nakai is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Nakai tries to open up Lauren Murphy's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Murphy in the side of the head
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Rin Nakai was tooling Lauren Murphy for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Lauren Murphy lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Nakai tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Rin Nakai is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Rin Nakai tries to bring the fight to the ground
Murphy goes down.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy tries to close her guard around Nakai
She is not able to do it
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy has her hand down and she is just willing the round to end. She will need better cardio training in the future.
Murphy tries to stand up!
Nakai doesn't allow her!
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Murphy
Nakai tries to launch a few punches to Lauren Murphy
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Murphy's defense
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy tries to close her guard around Nakai
She is not able to do it
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Murphy
Nakai moves on the ground
Rin Nakai moves to side mount
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Nakai's moves.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Rin Nakai has seen better days.
Nakai tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Nakai is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Nakai tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rin Nakai controls the situation despite Lauren Murphy efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll on the ground...
Nakai knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
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 rolls her over and takes her back!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy
Murphy has given her back to Rin Nakai who is trying to get one hook in!
Rin Nakai has one hook in!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with one hook in
Murphy tries to stand up!
Nakai doesn't allow her!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with one hook in
Murphy is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Nakai tries to use some of her tricky moves but Nakai's is smart enough to counter her.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Nakai fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lauren Murphy didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Murphy
Rin Nakai was tooling Lauren Murphy for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Lauren Murphy lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Rin Nakai tries to pass to half guard...
Lauren Murphy can't prevent her opponent from passing. Nakai looks to work from half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy attempts to move to full guard
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Murphy
Rin Nakai pushes Murphy's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Nakai who is in full mount! Murphy is in trouble now!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Nakai tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rin Nakai controls the situation despite Lauren Murphy efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Rin Nakai was tooling Lauren Murphy for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Lauren Murphy lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Nakai tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rin Nakai controls the situation despite Lauren Murphy efforts for escaping from the full mount.
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
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy
Nakai tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Murphy! Nakai has one hook in and keeps working!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with one hook in
Nakai has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Murphy.
Nicely done! Nakai now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Murphy is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Nakai tries to use some of her tricky moves but Nakai's is smart enough to counter her.
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Nakai tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Murphy!
Murphy adopts the turtle defense and Nakai is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Body shots by Rin Nakai
Solid blows to Murphy's abdomen.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Rin Nakai by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Lauren Murphy
Punches 1/2 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 1111 s
Statistics: Rin Nakai
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 34/52 (65%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1090 s
Pretty much. Get those stamina upgrades in people!
Lauren Murphy glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
Rin Nakai shifts back and forth nervously.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Lauren Murphy closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Nakai launches a kick
but Lauren Murphy avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from Nakai!
Murphy blocks with confidence
Nakai is holding Lauren Murphy's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lauren Murphy loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy attempts to trap Rin Nakai in her guard.
Rin Nakai keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Nakai tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy attempts to move to full guard
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Murphy
Rin Nakai tries to free her leg...
Rin Nakai uses some of her skill by jumping out of Murphy's guard. She moves quickly to full mount!
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Nakai tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy attempts to move to full guard
Lauren Murphy manages to switch to full guard.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Murphy
Nakai moves on the ground..
...she makes no progress.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Murphy
Nakai moves on the ground
Rin Nakai moves to side mount
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy tries to show some ground skills
Lauren Murphy put Nakai in half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Murphy
Rin Nakai tries to pass Lauren Murphy's guard...
Rin Nakai passes momentarily but Lauren Murphy regains half guard.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
Nakai moves backwards and Lauren Murphy is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Lauren Murphy is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Lauren Murphy is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Lauren Murphy takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Nakai moves backwards and Lauren Murphy is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Nakai pushes Lauren Murphy and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Rin Nakai takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Murphy moves forward looking for some action
Rin Nakai doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Rin Nakai moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Murphy's left thigh
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Murphy steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Nakai tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Nakai is clinching with Murphy.
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 clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
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.
Rin Nakai pushes away Murphy trying to keep the fight at striking range
Murphy stumbles backwards and Rin Nakai circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Nakai is holding Lauren Murphy's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Lauren Murphy loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Rin Nakai looks to mount Lauren Murphy...
Rin Nakai slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Rin Nakai tries to better her position on the ground...
Nakai is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 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
Rin Nakai tries to better her position on the ground...
Nakai is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 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
Rin Nakai launches a few punches to Murphy
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
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
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy
Nakai tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Murphy! Nakai has one hook in and keeps working!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with one hook in
Nakai has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Murphy.
Nicely done! Nakai now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Murphy has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Murphy is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Murphy misses a step and Rin Nakai sees an opportunity to counter her!
Rin Nakai throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Murphy tries to stand up!
Nakai doesn't allow her!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Nakai tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Murphy!
Nakai has one of her arm over Lauren Murphy's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Nakai tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Murphy!
Murphy adopts the turtle defense and Nakai is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Nakai tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Murphy!
Nakai has one of her arm over Lauren Murphy's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Nakai doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Murphy is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Lauren Murphy is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Nakai into her guard.
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Murphy
Rin Nakai tries to open Murphy's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rin Nakai. Murphy is unable to cover herself now!
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Murphy
Nakai tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rin Nakai fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Murphy
Nakai is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Murphy
Rin Nakai pushes Murphy's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Nakai who is in full mount! Murphy is in trouble now!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Rin Nakai is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai rolls her over and takes her back!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy
Lauren Murphy is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. She should slow down and conserve what energy she has left.
Murphy has Nakai controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Nakai is unable to move under Murphy control.
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy
Murphy has given her back to Rin Nakai who is trying to get one hook in!
Rin Nakai has one hook in!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with one hook in
Nakai has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Murphy.
Nicely done! Nakai now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Nakai tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Murphy!
Nakai has one of her arm over Lauren Murphy's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Rin Nakai was tooling Lauren Murphy for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Lauren Murphy lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Lauren Murphy tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Rin Nakai swings and Murphy has to retreat
Murphy moves backwards and Rin Nakai is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Lauren Murphy tries a hook to the body
but Nakai manages to dodge it
Rin Nakai tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Murphy is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy tries to close her guard around Nakai
She is not able to do it
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy tries to close her guard around Nakai
She is not able to do it
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Murphy
Nakai tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Murphy
Rin Nakai tries to pass Lauren Murphy's guard...
Rin Nakai manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Murphy looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Lauren Murphy attempts to trap Rin Nakai in her guard.
Rin Nakai keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Nakai tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Nakai tries to open up Murphy with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Murphy is trying to block them with her hands...
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Nakai tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rin Nakai controls the situation despite Lauren Murphy efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Nakai is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Rin Nakai launches a few punches to Murphy
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Nakai is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Murphy's ribs.
Murphy is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Rin Nakai tries to better her position on the ground...
Nakai is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Nakai's moves.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Rin Nakai was tooling Lauren Murphy for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Lauren Murphy lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Rin Nakai launches a few punches to Murphy
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Nakai is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Body shots by Rin Nakai
Solid blows to Murphy's abdomen.
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
Nakai is getting frustrated here.
Lauren Murphy gets sloppy and Rin Nakai tries to take advantage...
Nakai tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rin Nakai controls the situation despite Lauren Murphy efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Nakai tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rin Nakai controls the situation despite Lauren Murphy efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Rin Nakai is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Nakai is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Murphy's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Nice beating Rin Nakai has received.
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai rolls her over and takes her back!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy
Nakai tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Murphy! Nakai has one hook in and keeps working!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with one hook in
Nakai has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Murphy.
Nicely done! Nakai now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Murphy tries to stand up!
Nakai doesn't allow her!
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Rin Nakai positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Rin Nakai is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Murphy's ribs
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.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Rin Nakai shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Lauren Murphy is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Nakai into her guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Nakai's moves.
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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Nakai wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Lauren Murphy tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Nakai is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Rin Nakai tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Lauren Murphy
well done Murphy falls hard on the mat
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Nakai is standing while Murphy is on the ground on her back
Murphy tries to stand up!
Nakai doesn't allow her!
Nakai is standing while Murphy is on the ground on her back
Rin Nakai steps back and allows Murphy to get back to her feet.
Murphy climbs to her feet and is standing now.
Nakai grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rin Nakai
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Murphy
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Nakai tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Murphy
Rin Nakai tries to pass Lauren Murphy's guard...
Rin Nakai manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Rin Nakai looks to mount Lauren Murphy...
Rin Nakai slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Rin Nakai positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Rin Nakai is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Murphy's abdomen
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Rin Nakai rolls Lauren Murphy to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy
Murphy has given her back to Rin Nakai who is trying to get one hook in!
Rin Nakai has one hook in!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with one hook in
Lauren Murphy struggles to not give her opponent a chance to recover
Lauren Murphy gets sloppy and Rin Nakai tries to take advantage...
Nakai has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Murphy.
Nicely done! Nakai now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Murphy has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Murphy is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Murphy is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Nakai tries to use some of her tricky moves but Nakai's is smart enough to counter her.
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Rin Nakai was tooling Lauren Murphy for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Lauren Murphy lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Rin Nakai launches a few punches to Murphy
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Murphy has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Murphy is unable to find a way to escape from this.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Nakai is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Murphy's ribs.
Murphy is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Murphy has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Murphy is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Nakai is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauren Murphy fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Lauren Murphy leans forwards and tries to grapple with Nakai
Nakai wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Nakai seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent.
Rin Nakai shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Lauren Murphy is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Nakai into her guard.
Murphy ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Rin Nakai is in closed guard over Murphy
Nakai 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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) is cheering her!
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Nakai is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Nakai tries to open up Lauren Murphy's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Murphy in the side of the head
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Rin Nakai was tooling Lauren Murphy for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Lauren Murphy lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Nakai tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Rin Nakai is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Rin Nakai tries to bring the fight to the ground
Murphy goes down.
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy tries to close her guard around Nakai
She is not able to do it
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy has her hand down and she is just willing the round to end. She will need better cardio training in the future.
Murphy tries to stand up!
Nakai doesn't allow her!
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Murphy
Nakai tries to launch a few punches to Lauren Murphy
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Murphy's defense
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Murphy
Murphy tries to close her guard around Nakai
She is not able to do it
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Murphy
Nakai moves on the ground
Rin Nakai moves to side mount
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Nakai's moves.
Rin Nakai is in side mount over Lauren Murphy
Rin Nakai has seen better days.
Nakai tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Nakai is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Nakai tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rin Nakai controls the situation despite Lauren Murphy efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Lauren Murphy tries to roll on the ground...
Nakai knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
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 rolls her over and takes her back!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy
Murphy has given her back to Rin Nakai who is trying to get one hook in!
Rin Nakai has one hook in!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with one hook in
Murphy tries to stand up!
Nakai doesn't allow her!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with one hook in
Murphy is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Nakai tries to use some of her tricky moves but Nakai's is smart enough to counter her.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Nakai fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lauren Murphy didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rin Nakai is in open guard over Murphy
Rin Nakai was tooling Lauren Murphy for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Lauren Murphy lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Rin Nakai tries to pass to half guard...
Lauren Murphy can't prevent her opponent from passing. Nakai looks to work from half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Murphy
Lauren Murphy attempts to move to full guard
Rin Nakai keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rin Nakai is in half guard over Murphy
Rin Nakai pushes Murphy's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Nakai who is in full mount! Murphy is in trouble now!
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Nakai tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rin Nakai controls the situation despite Lauren Murphy efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rin Nakai is in full mount over Lauren Murphy
Rin Nakai was tooling Lauren Murphy for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Lauren Murphy lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Nakai tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rin Nakai controls the situation despite Lauren Murphy efforts for escaping from the full mount.
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
Lauren Murphy tries to roll to her side and trap Rin Nakai in her guard...
Rin Nakai rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy
Nakai tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Murphy! Nakai has one hook in and keeps working!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with one hook in
Nakai has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Murphy.
Nicely done! Nakai now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Murphy is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Nakai tries to use some of her tricky moves but Nakai's is smart enough to counter her.
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Nakai tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Murphy!
Murphy adopts the turtle defense and Nakai is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Nakai is in rear mount over Murphy with two hooks in
Body shots by Rin Nakai
Solid blows to Murphy's abdomen.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Rin Nakai by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Lauren Murphy
Punches 1/2 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 1111 s
Statistics: Rin Nakai
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 34/52 (65%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1090 s
Pretty much. Get those stamina upgrades in people!
