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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amisviiksi Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolonen has chosen Machinae Supremacy - Death From Above as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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200 lbs
24 - 15 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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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
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amisviiksi Tolonen!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tolonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murphy lands with a right hand.
It looks like Amisviiksi Tolonen has been cut.
Murphy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murphy misses with the combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Tolonen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murphy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murphy digs a good body shot into Tolonen's ribs.
Tolonen throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Tolonen gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy struggling a bit here.
Murphy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tolonen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Tolonen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tolonen prevents Murphy from escaping the position.
Murphy is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy tries to improve position but can't.
Tolonen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tolonen taking a breather here.
Murphy tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Murphy is working hard here to advance position.
Murphy sneaks back into half guard.
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Tolonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tolonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
Murphy is trying to stand.
Murphy wants to control but Tolonen is keeping busy.
Murphy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tolonen.
Murphy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tolonen.
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Tolonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tolonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tolonen prevents Murphy from standing back up.
Tolonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murphy defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tolonen lands a nice short elbow.
Tolonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murphy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tolonen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tolonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
Tolonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tolonen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Tolonen prevents Murphy from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tolonen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Murphy tries to roll over but Tolonen keeps him under control.
Tolonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tolonen connects with a nice short shot to Murphy's temple.
Murphy tries to roll over but Tolonen keeps him under control.
Tolonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Murphy is trying to stand back up but Tolonen is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Murphy tries to kick Tolonen off but Tolonen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tolonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Murphy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Murphy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tolonen.
Tolonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, if Tolonen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Murphy is trying to maintain the position but Tolonen is very close to passing his half guard.
Murphy is staying active underneath Tolonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tolonen is looking to advance position but Murphy won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amisviiksi Tolonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amisviiksi Tolonen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tolonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tolonen misses with the combination.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tolonen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Tolonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tolonen throws a big counter head kick but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Tolonen's belly button to the back.
Tolonen misses with a body shot.
Tolonen ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Tolonen dodges the punch combination from Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murphy. That did some damage!
Tolonen closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Tolonen lands a body punch.
Tolonen tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen throws a head punch that misses.
Tolonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Tolonen.
Tolonen scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Tolonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tolonen backwards.
A short uppercut from Tolonen.
A short uppercut from Tolonen.
Tolonen managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Tolonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tolonen lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tolonen backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Tolonen.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Tolonen controls his hands.
Tolonen tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Tolonen back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Tolonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tolonens head.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tolonen backwards.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Tolonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
Tolonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy lands a knee to the head.
Tolonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tolonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tolonen working aggressively here.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Tolonen.
Tolonen blocking some punches.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tolonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murphy blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tolonen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tolonen.
Tolonen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Murphy is trying to get back to half guard.
Murphy is pushing Tolonen's head away, looking to escape. Tolonen manages to hold on to the position though.
Murphy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tolonen's best efforts.
Tolonen wants to free his trapped foot but Murphy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tolonen prevents Murphy from improving his position.
Murphy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tolonen.
Tolonen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Murphy is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen is keen to just control but Murphy is a slippery customer.
Murphy is holding on to half guard well.
Murphy is trying to stand.
Tolonen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Murphy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tolonen is thwarting Murphy's attempts to control the position.
Murphy is trying to get back to full guard.
Tolonen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Amisviiksi Tolonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Amisviiksi Tolonen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tolonen gets a clinch.
Tolonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Tolonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy misses with a knee to the head.
Tolonen lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Tolonen.
Tolonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tolonen tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tolonen blocks an uppercut.
Tolonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tolonen.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolonen working aggressively here.
Tolonen just leaning against Murphy, taking a breather.
Tolonen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murphy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tolonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tolonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Amisviiksi Tolonen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy is working Tolonen over against the cage.
Murphy with a knee to the head.
Murphy lands a damaging elbow.
Tolonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy wants to stall.
Murphy lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Tolonen.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tolonen pushes Murphy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Tolonen.
Tolonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tolonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Tolonen.
Tolonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen blocks an uppercut.
Tolonen digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Tolonen's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Tolonen avoids the damage to the body.
Tolonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Tolonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Tolonen's head.
Tolonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tolonen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tolonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Tolonen.
Murphy is rocked!
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tolonen lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tolonen misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tolonen.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy looking to stall.
Tolonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tolonen gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Tolonen controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Tolonen fails to land.
Tolonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Tolonen pushes Murphy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Tolonen.
A body shot lands from Tolonen.
Tolonen pushes Murphy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tolonen lands with a right to the head.
Tolonen lands a right hand.
Tolonen creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Murphy with a big uppercut! Murphy tries to clinch up but Tolonen pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Murphy to the mat! Murphy covers up and Tolonen unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Amisviiksi Tolonen!
After the fight, Amisviiksi Tolonen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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