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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Murpy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Tuffs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murpy comes to the ring accompanied by Victory. Tuffs has chosen Korn Blind as his entrance music. Trevor Tuffs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charlie Murpy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trevor Tuffs!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murpy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murpy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murpy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tuffs is trying to defend but Murpy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tuffs wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Murpy is looking to advance position but Tuffs won't allow it.
Tuffs trying to hold on to Murpy's head to control him but Murpy postures up.
Tuffs is staying active underneath Murpy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tuffs trying to control here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tuffs regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Murpy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuffs controlling Murpy's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tuffs clinches with his opponent.
Tuffs tries a knee to the head but Murpy blocks it.
Murpy managing to block the knees to the body from Tuffs.
Murpy managing to block the knees to the body from Tuffs.
Tuffs pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Murpy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Tuffs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tuffs creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tuffs looking for a takedown.
Tuffs misses with the head strike.
Murpy tries to circle away but Tuffs has him pinned against the ropes.
Tuffs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murpy blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tuffs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tuffs creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murpy's defenses.
Tuffs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murpy is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Murpy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tuffs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murpy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Murpy tries to clinch but Tuffs moves out of range.
Murpy shoots in for a takedown but Tuffs shows good takedown defense.
Tuffs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murpy avoids the head kick by Tuffs.
Tuffs throws a solid leg kick but Murpy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tuffs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murpy shoots for a takedown but Tuffs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Murpy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tuffs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murpy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tuffs's guard.
Murpy is looking to work some ground and pound but Tuffs has wrist control.
Murpy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tuffs controls Murpy momentarily but Murpy frees himself.
Tuffs lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Murpy!
Murpy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Murpy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Murpy is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuffs punishing his opponent with strikes.
Murpy can't escape the position.
Tuffs jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Murpy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Murpy and Tuffs has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Murpy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tuffs.
Tuffs tries to stand but Murpy is controlling his head.
Tuffs has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Murpy!
Murpy wants to hold on but Tuffs pushes him away.
Tuffs throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Murpy wants to hold on but Tuffs pushes him away.
Murpy working to try and regain half guard.
Tuffs looking to control but Murpy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Charlie Murpy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murpy is defended easily by Tuffs.
Tuffs slaps away a takedown attempt from Murpy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tuffs tries to clinch there but Murpy circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murpy dives in and grabs Tuffs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tuffs pushes down on Murpy's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Murpy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murpy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murpy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tuffs manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuffs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tuffs wants to clinch
and Murpy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tuffs won't be happy with that.
Tuffs is trying to work for a sweep but Murpy has mounted him!
Tuffs tries to reverse the position but Murpy maintains control.
Murpy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tuffs is looking to escape.
Murpy has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tuffs's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murpy wants to control the pace but Tuffs is squirming around nicely.
Tuffs is in all sorts of trouble here.
Murpy unloading with bombs!
Tuffs is looking to get to half guard.
Tuffs avoids a series of strikes thrown by Murpy.
Tuffs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Murpy working for a submission but Tuffs is keeping him at bay.
Murpy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tuffs can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tuffs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murpy lands with some strikes.
Tuffs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Murpy looking to secure an arm triangle but Tuffs defends it well.
Tuffs is squirming around, avoiding Murpy's attempts to control the action.
Murpy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tuffs is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tuffs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murpy looking to finish with strikes here!
Tuffs gets back to half guard.
Murpy is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Tuffs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tuffs trying to hold on to Murpy's head to control him but Murpy postures up.
Murpy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tuffs trying to hold on to Murpy's head to control him but Murpy postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Murpy dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Murpy dives in and grabs Tuffs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tuffs pushes down on Murpy's head and hops out.
Murpy fails with a takedown attempt.
Murpy slips a jab and a cross from Tuffs.
Tuffs throws a series of punches but Murpy moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murpy dodges the punch combination from Tuffs.
Murpy shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Murpy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuffs is looking to clinch but Murpy is avoiding it.
Murpy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tuffs.
Murpy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tuffs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murpy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murpy avoids the head kick by Tuffs.
Tuffs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murpy was well out of range. Poor timing from Tuffs.
Murpy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tuffs circles away.
Murpy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tuffs but Tuffs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Murpy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuffs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murpy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tuffs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murpy.
Murpy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tuffs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Horrible takedown by Murpy or perhaps it was just good defense by Tuffs which made him look bad.
Tuffs moves into range and clinches up with Murpy.
Murpy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tuffs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murpy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Trevor Tuffs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murpy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tuffs is one step ahead there.
Murpy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tuffs defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tuffs wants to control from the top but Murpy keeps moving.
Tuffs might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Murpy kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tuffs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tuffs won't allow Murpy to sweep him here.
Tuffs wants to control from the top but Murpy keeps moving.
Murpy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tuffs looking to pass the guard.
Murpy has his foot on Tuffs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tuffs works his way back into a safe position though.
Murpy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tuffs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tuffs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murpy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tuffs has managed to get both his arms back between Murpy's legs - danger averted.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tuffs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murpy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tuffs's guard now.
Charlie Murpy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murpy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tuffs is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tuffs has escaped and now he's on top!
Tuffs trying to control but Murpy is working from the bottom.
Tuffs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Murpy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murpy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Murpy!
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energy
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