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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Goler Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerrod Murphy (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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159 lbs
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180 cm
24
159 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Prefers standup |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Goler Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jerrod Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy with a poor takedown
so Joe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Murphy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murphy looking for a guillotine here but Joe defends easily.
Joe wanted to stand there but Murphy had control of the position.
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joe wants to stand but Murphy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Murphy trying to control the position.
Joe wanted to stand there but Murphy had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Murphy is proving hard to escape from.
Murphy wants to sweep here but Joe controlling him for the moment.
Joe wanted to stand there but Murphy had control of the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murphy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Joe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Murphy is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe prevents Murphy from improving his position.
Murphy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Joe is controlling well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy looks winded!
Joe seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Murphy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joe pulls his head out easily.
Murphy wants to control but Joe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Joe wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joe pulls his head out easily.
Joe wants to get back to his feet.
Joe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Joe trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murphy gets full guard.
Murphy looking for a guillotine here but Joe defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goler Joe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Joe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Murphy misses with a takedown
and Joe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Murphy!
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
Joe wants to stand but Murphy has his arm trapped.
Murphy is trying to control Joe's posture but Joe avoids it.
Joe wants to stand but Murphy has his arm trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Joe is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy tries to get to full guard but Joe has control of the leg.
Murphy trying to control but Joe postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Joe wants to stand up but Murphy is controlling the position.
Murphy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Joe wants to stand but Murphy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Joe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murphy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joe has managed to get both his arms back between Murphy's legs - danger averted.
Joe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Murphy is proving hard to escape from.
Murphy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Joe wants to stand but Murphy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Murphy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joe is looking to stand up but Murphy won't let him.
Murphy has his foot on Joe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joe works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe tries to stand but Murphy is controlling from the bottom.
Murphy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joe defends it easily.
Joe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Murphy's guard.
Joe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murphy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joe has managed to get both his arms back between Murphy's legs - danger averted.
Joe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Murphy's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Goler Joe will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Murphy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Joe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Murphy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Joe tries to stand but Murphy is controlling from the bottom.
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Murphy is proving hard to escape from.
Murphy pulls Joe in close to prevent any damage.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Murphy's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murphy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joe has managed to get both his arms back between Murphy's legs - danger averted.
Joe wants to get up but he can't break Murphy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Murphy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murphy is trying to keep Joe in close.
Joe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Murphy's guard.
Murphy has his foot on Joe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joe works his way back into a safe position though.
Murphy has a closed guard, preventing Joe from standing up.
Murphy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Murphy's guard.
Murphy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joe wants to get up but he can't break Murphy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Murphy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joe wants to stand but Murphy is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy has his foot on Joe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joe works his way back into a safe position though.
Joe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Joe wants to stand and escape but instead Murphy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Joe is looking to stand up but Murphy isn't so interested in that idea.
Murphy is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Joe wants to stand and escape but Murphy is having none of it.
Joe keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Goler Joe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jerrod Murphy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Joe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Murphy seems to be working for a kimura but Joe defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jerrod Murphy.
I think Joe 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Goler Joe!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Goler Joe!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Goler Joe!
Goler Joe wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
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