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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Illias Illiadis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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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
23 - 13 - 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
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Illias Illiadis!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy takes a swing at Illiadis's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Murphy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Illiadis counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Illiadis with the counter takedown but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Murphy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Illiadis darts in looking for a takedown but Murphy gets double underhooks and turns Illiadis into the cage.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Illiadis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Illiadis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy is trying to maintain a safe position but Illiadis gets an underhook and turns Murphy into the cage.
A short right from Illiadis.
A short left from Murphy.
Illiadis slows down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Illiadis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Illiadis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Illiadis.
Illiadis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Illiadis misses with the head strike.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Illiadis backwards.
Still in the clinch, Illiadis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Illiadis.
The referee calls for Illiadis to work.
Illiadis tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Illiadis lands with a short shot to the head.
Illiadis stalling in the clinch but Murphy improves position.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Illiadis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murphy lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Illiadis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy being controlled against the cage.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Illiadis controls his hands.
Illiadis is trying to stall.
Illiadis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Illiadis looking to stall.
Illiadis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Illiadis seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Illiadis controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Illiadis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Illias Illiadis.
Illiadis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Illiadis shoots for a takedown but Murphy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Charlie Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Illias Illiadis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Illiadis as he checks the leg kick.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Illiadis circles away.
Murphy lands with a nice body punch.
Murphy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Illiadis's sensitive parts.
Illiadis throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy throws a quick counter head kick but Illiadis was just out of range.
Illiadis has his takedown stuffed
and Murphy counters with a one-two to the body.
Illiadis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Murphy swinging wildly here.
Murphy lands a left and a right that send Illiadis crashing to the mat, dazed. Murphy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Illiadis is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Illiadis tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Illiadis is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Illiadis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands an elbow inside.
Our sources have told us that Murphy has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Illiadis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murphy is keeping busy.
Illiadis seems to have recovered his senses.
Illiadis slows down the pace here.
Illiadis takes a shot to the head.
Illiadis is trying to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Illiadis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Illiadis misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Illiadis.
Illiadis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Murphy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Illiadis can turn it around.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
Illiadis trying to control the position but instead, Murphy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Illiadis into the cage.
Illiadis is trying to maintain a safe position but Murphy gets an underhook and turns Illiadis into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Illias Illiadis.
Illiadis tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Illiadis's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Murphy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Illiadis lands with a straight right. Murphy didn't see that one coming.
Charlie Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Illiadis throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy closes the distance and pushes Illiadis back into the cage.
Illiadis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Illiadis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy is looking to control Illiadis's arms but Illiadis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murphy has his back to the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Murphy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Illiadis trying to control the position but instead, Murphy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Illiadis into the cage.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Illiadis has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murphy as Illiadis tries to tie him up.
Illiadis misses with some punches.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Charlie Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murphy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Illiadis tries to stall but Murphy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Illiadis can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Illiadis.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Illiadis.
Illiadis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Illiadis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Illiadis's defenses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Murphy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Illiadis swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Illiadis tries to stall but Murphy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Illiadis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Illiadis is struggling to control the position.
Illiadis is looking to control Murphy's arms but Murphy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Illiadis has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis tries to stall but Murphy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Illiadis throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Illiadis backwards.
Illiadis taking a breather.
Illiadis looking to stall.
Illiadis is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Illias Illiadis.
Murphy takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Illiadis is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
Illiadis has Murphy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murphy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Illiadis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Murphy trying to stall but Illiadis improves his position.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
Murphy taking a breather.
Illiadis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Illiadis has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Illiadis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Illiadis pulls guard successfully.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Illiadis can do to turn this around?
Illiadis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murphy's guard.
Illiadis trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy wants to sweep here but Illiadis controlling him for the moment.
Murphy is working hard here to advance position.
Murphy wants to stand and escape but Illiadis is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy pulls Illiadis in close to prevent any damage.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Murphy 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.
Illiadis prevents Murphy from getting back to his feet.
Murphy has Illiadis pulled in close to control his posture.
Illiadis trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Murphy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Murphy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Illiadis misses with a hook.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Illiadis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Illiadis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Illiadis might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Illiadis circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Illiadis.
Charlie Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Murphy cracks the inside of Illiadis's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Illiadis misses with a right hand
and Murphy counters by moving into the clinch.
Illiadis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
Illiadis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Illiadis is working for takedown but Murphy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Charlie Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Illias Illiadis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Illiadis tries to stall but Murphy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Murphy.
Illiadis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Illiadis is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Murphy can't fight it off and eventually Illiadis manages to take the fight to the floor. Murphy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Murphy is adopting a defensive guard.
Illiadis postures up.
Murphy is controlling Illiadis's posture.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Murphy manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Illiadis blocks an uppercut.
Illias Illiadis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis stalling in the clinch but Murphy improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Illiadis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy looking to slow down the pace here.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Illiadis's elbow.
Illiadis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Illiadis gets control of Murphy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Illiadis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Illiadis looking for a guillotine here but Murphy defends easily.
Illiadis is looking for a triangle here but Murphy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis is trying to get back to half guard.
Murphy controls the position.
Illiadis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murphy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Illiadis manages to get back to half guard.
Illiadis is trying to control but Murphy manages to pass to mount!
Illiadis is desperately trying to improve his position but Murphy has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis wants to hold on but Murphy pushes him away.
Illiadis regains half guard.
Murphy decides to stand up.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy looks to land a combination. Illiadis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Illiadis tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Illiadis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good work by Murphy as he checks the leg kick.
Charlie Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good exchange - Illiadis coming out on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murphy, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Murphy!
Charlie Murphy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Illias Illiadis stepped up to the mic, saying 'Whatta fuck was that! Hajime! NO IPPON!!'.
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