PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lumiel Lydian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charlie Murphy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lumiel Lydian's chin.

Lydian
vs
Murphy

180 cm
27
291 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
26
265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lumiel Lydian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charlie Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lydian is defended easily by Murphy.
Murphy throws a nice looking combination but Lydian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lydian looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Murphy throws a head kick but Lydian moves out of range.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murphy wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lumiel Lydian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Murphy as Lydian shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Lydian is just out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lydian.
Murphy feints and then cracks Lydian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lydian down.
Charlie Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy throws a right and a left that Lydian avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Lumiel Lydian has been cut.
Murphy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lydian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy looks to land a combination. Lydian sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Charlie Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Lydian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy throws a head kick that Lydian semi-blocks.
Murphy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murphy throws a head kick but Lydian moves out of range.
Murphy looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lydian looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Lydian is just out of range.
Lydian blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Murphy feints and then cracks Lydian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lydian down.
Nice sprawl there from Murphy as Lydian shoots in.
Murphy throws a head kick but Lydian moves out of range.
Murphy misses with a series of wild punches.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Lydian blocks a head kick by Murphy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Murphy.
Lydian looks for a takedown but Murphy sprawls well.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lydian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murphy sprawls well. Murphy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lydian gets slowly back to his feet.
Lydian dives in and grabs Murphy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes down on Lydian's head and hops out.

Lydian moves into the clinch successfully.
Lydian has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murphy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lydian wants a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lydian tries to score a body lock takedown but Murphy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lydian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Murphy jumps guard but Lydian stands there with Murphy around his waist. Murphy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murphy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lydian gets underhooks to prevent Murphy's takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy trying to stall but Lydian improves his position.
Murphy fails to pull guard.

Lydian has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Murphy uses from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lumiel Lydian's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lydian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lydian avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Murphy lands with a slapping head kick.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Lydian moves out of range easily.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Lydian moves out of range easily.

Lydian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lydian has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murphy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Murphy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lydian walks away with a smile on his face. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Lydian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Lydian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lumiel Lydian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Lydian moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lydian blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Charlie Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lydian is defended easily by Murphy.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Murphy as Lydian shoots in.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Lydian moves out of range easily.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Lydian blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy misses with a wild combination.

That's two 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.
Lydian shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense.
Lydian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murphy swivels and escapes.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lydian is defended easily by Murphy.

Lydian has Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murphy jumps guard but Lydian stands there with Murphy around his waist. Murphy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is trying to drag Lydian to the mat but Lydian just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lydian drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murphy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Murphy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lydian prevents it.
Murphy is trying to maintain a safe position but Lydian gets an underhook and turns Murphy into the cage.
Murphy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lydian has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Murphy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murphy fails to pull guard.
Murphy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lydian walks away with a smile on his face. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lydian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murphy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Murphy lands an overhand right.
Lydian avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Lydian avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Lydian avoids the head kick by Murphy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy throws a head kick but Lydian moves out of range.

Lydian clinches.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Lydian won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lumiel Lydian's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Lydian slips a straight right by Murphy.
Lydian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lydian avoids a kick to the body.
Lydian blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Lydian moves out of range easily.
Murphy leaves Lydian with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Lydian moves out of range easily.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Lydian moves out of range easily.
Lydian fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lumiel Lydian. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lydian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the cage.
Lydian is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lydian changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murphy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lydian shoots in looking for a takedown but Murphy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lydian's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Murphy. No joy for Lydian on that attempt.
Murphy lands a high kick!
Murphy lands a high kick!
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Lydian moves out of range easily.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lydian looks for a takedown but Murphy sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Murphy as Lydian shoots in.
Murphy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lydian.
Murphy lands a high kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy cracks Lydian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murphy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lydian checks a low kick from Murphy.

Lydian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the cage.
Lydian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murphy's efforts to push away.
Lydian leaning against his opponent.
Lydian has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murphy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Murphy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murphy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lydian walks away with a smile on his face. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Murphy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lydian.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lydian avoids the head kick by Murphy.

Lydian moves into the clinch.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Lydian holds him up against the cage and eventually Murphy drops back down to his feet.
Murphy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lydian walks away with a smile on his face. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lumiel Lydian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy tries to bum rush Lydian with a series of wild strikes but Lydian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy throws a head kick but Lydian moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Lydian has taken the fight into the clinch.

Lydian jumps guard and drags Murphy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Charlie Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murphy wants to stand but Lydian has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charlie Murphy.
I've got Murphy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Murphy!