Round 1 "Bugenhagen" circles Murphy, landing jabs and crosses at will. Murphy narrowly dodges a cross from Darren, but falls catching him in his guard. Darren dodges a few strikes from Murphy and lands an overhand and a elbow. Harold sinks a deep kimura, but Darren Ward slides out. This gives Harold the chance to switch to half guard. Harold Murphy tries to slip his leg out to get full guard, but is having difficulty. Darren Ward slams his knee into Harold Murphys ribs. Harold Murphy tries to scramble out of half guard, but Ward takes his back during it. Round 1 comes to a close.
Round 2 A jab from Ward is blocked and a cross is returned by Murphy. "Bugenhagen" throws a crisp jab, but Harold slips it and moves in for the clinch. Harold Murphy escapes the clinch and creates some distance. After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. Darren Ward receieves numerous knees to the thighs from Harold Murphy. While tied up Harold executes a shoulder throw giving him dominant side control. Darren takes a few knees to the body while under Harolds side control. "Bugenhagen" takes a few knees to the body while under Harolds side control. The ref stops the fight as the round comes to an end.
Round 3 Harold Murphy snaps back the head of Darren Ward with a stiff jab. After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. Harold works the clinch to his advantage, carefully connecting with precise strikes. Harold lands a powerful uppercut in the clinch. Ward receieves numerous knees to the thighs from Harold Murphy. Harold drops down and thrusts forward with a textbook double leg takedown. Round 3 is finished.
