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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Inc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Inc comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bad Moon Rising kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dick Inc acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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200 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
19 - 11 - 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
31 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Dick Inc!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy throws a wild body kick that Inc sees coming a mile off.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Inc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Inc closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Inc blocks it with crossed arms.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Dick Inc has been cut.
Murphy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Inc lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Inc breaks the clinch.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murphy lands a front kick.
Inc's coach down at ~T~ Troid - Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Inc's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Murphy lands a lovely overhand right.
Inc on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That kick from Murphy tenderised Inc's leg. Inc is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murphy scores with a leg kick.
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Inc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Charlie Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Murphy.
Inc on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murphy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Inc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy clobbers Inc with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murphy lands a body shot.
Murphy clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Inc.
Inc's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Inc.
A knee to the head by Murphy.
Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy wants to stall.
Inc misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
Murphy tries to stall but Inc uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Inc is looking to break free of the clinch but Murphy has double underhooks.
Murphy stalling in the clinch but Inc improves position.
Inc working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Inc can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Inc tries to pull guard but Murphy holds him up against the cage and eventually Inc drops back down to his feet.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Inc.
Inc scores with a hook to the body.
Murphy misses with a knee strike.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Inc controls his hands.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Inc is trying to break free.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Inc's head.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Inc breaks the clinch.
Inc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inc swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.
Murphy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Inc lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A cross from Inc lands.
Charlie Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Inc cracks Murphy with an open hand slap.
Inc throws a nice outside leg kick.
Inc avoids a punch combination nicely.
Inc thuds his shin into the meat of Murphy's side.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Inc drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murphy defends it well.
A lazy left from Murphy finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a right and a left that Inc avoids nicely.
Inc swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Murphy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Murphy there.
Inc shoots in but no luck this time.
Inc shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murphy as he jumps to the side.
Charlie Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Inc.
Murphy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
No joy there for Murphy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murphy feints and then cracks Inc's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Inc down.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Inc moves out of range easily.
Inc fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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 Dick Inc's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jab, jab by Murphy - just one landing.
Inc scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Charlie Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Inc changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Inc digs a good body shot into Murphy's ribs.
Murphy lands a slapping body shot.
Inc walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Murphy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Charlie Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Inc turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Inc keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Murphy misses.
Inc changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Inc is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murphy rather than just go for the knockout.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Inc.
Murphy feints and then cracks Inc's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Inc down.
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Inc is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.
Inc tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inc being controlled against the cage.
Inc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Inc misses with a body punch.
Murphy trying to stall but Inc improves his position.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Inc can do to turn this around?
Inc working aggressively here.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Inc.
Inc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Inc blocking some punches.
Inc throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Murphy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Inc's defenses.
Inc lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Inc.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Inc is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murphy is keeping busy.
Inc blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inc jumps into guard, dragging Murphy to the mat.
Murphy preventing the sweep.
Murphy stays in close to Inc's body and controls the position.
Inc wants to sweep but no luck.
Murphy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Inc's guard.
Murphy trying to mount his opponent but Inc defends it.
Murphy prevents Inc from improving his position.
Inc looking for a kimura from the bottom but Murphy passes into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Murphy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Inc counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Inc stops Murphy from standing up.
Inc trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Inc passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inc lands some shots froms side control.
Murphy tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Inc easily slips into full mount!
Murphy is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inc fails to advance to Murphy's back.
Murphy tries to lock up and control but Inc gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Inc with a couple of short strikes.
Inc looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Murphy is rocked!
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!
Inc avoids the attempt from Murphy to control.
Oh Murphy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.
Inc looking to control but Murphy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Inc throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Murphy because Inc loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Inc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dick Inc's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Murphy has managed to clinch.
Inc gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Murphy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Inc manages to get himself to full guard.
Inc is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Inc is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from Inc.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inc is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inc pulls Murphy in close to his closed guard and prevents Murphy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Inc is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Murphy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Inc is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two 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.
Murphy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Murphy won't allow Inc to sweep him here.
Inc looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Murphy passes into half guard.
Inc makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Inc.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inc is looking for a triangle here but Murphy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Murphy decides to stand back up. Murphy steps back and let's Inc get back to his feet.
Inc getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Inc changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Inc throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Inc takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Murphy.
Inc with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murphy to score with a decent uppercut.
Murphy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Inc is out of range.
Inc is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Murphy takes a swing at Inc's ribcage but misses.
Inc misses with a head kick.
Inc looks for a takedown but Murphy sprawls well.
Inc tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Inc lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inc misses with a punch on the inside.
Inc tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy misses with a knee strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murphy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Murphy!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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