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QFC Tournament 395 Round 3 PBP Commentary |
Co-main event
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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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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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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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FIGHT
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ezequiel Ibarra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael P Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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157 lbs
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172 cm
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166 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined |
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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, Ezequiel Ibarra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chael P Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from P Sonnen misses.
P Sonnen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
P Sonnen drives through and clinches with Ibarra against the cage.
Ibarra is looking for a takedown.
Ibarra tries to score a body lock takedown but P Sonnen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ibarra fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezequiel Ibarra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
P Sonnen has picked Ibarra up - he's going for a ride! P Sonnen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ibarra is looking for a sweep. P Sonnen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ibarra works his way to full guard. Good work.
P Sonnen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ibarra trying to control the position.
Ibarra throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! P Sonnen escapes and throws Ibarra's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibarra is looking to reverse the position.
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!
That's one minute gone in the round.
P Sonnen working away.
Ibarra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
P Sonnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ibarra keeps working.
P Sonnen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ibarra struggling a bit here.
Ibarra is looking for a sweep.
Ibarra being controlled for a moment.
Ibarra struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibarra is looking for a sweep.
P Sonnen scores with punches from side control.
Ibarra struggling a bit here.
Ibarra is trying to get back to half guard.
Ibarra on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibarra tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but P Sonnen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibarra tries to control but P Sonnen manages to take his back.
P Sonnen is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Ibarra trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ibarra is breathing heavily.
Ibarra is taking damage to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
P Sonnen looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
P Sonnen gets his hands free as Ibarra looks to control.
P Sonnen tries to keep control of the position but Ibarra is staying busy.
Ibarra just trying to survive but P Sonnen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
P Sonnen scores with punches to the body.
Ibarra manages to reverse the position and now he's in P Sonnen's guard. Nice work there by Ibarra.
P Sonnen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ibarra wants to pass the guard but P Sonnen is keeping the position.
P Sonnen wants to get back to his feet but Ibarra is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibarra drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and P Sonnen dives on top into guard.
Ibarra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but P Sonnen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
P Sonnen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
P Sonnen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ibarra had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. P Sonnen defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
P Sonnen scoring with some ground and pound.
Ibarra is looking for a triangle but P Sonnen pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chael P Sonnen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A jab from P Sonnen misses.
Ibarra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says P Sonnen as he avoids it easily.
P Sonnen shoots in and bounces Ibarra off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ibarra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ibarra is looking for a triangle but P Sonnen pushes his legs off easily.
Ibarra keeping moving, preventing P Sonnen from controlling successfully.
P Sonnen cracks Ibarra with a solid left hand.
P Sonnen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
P Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibarra is retaining full guard.
Ibarra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and P Sonnen defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ibarra trying to keep a closed guard but P Sonnen is proving a slippery customer.
P Sonnen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ibarra escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. P Sonnen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
P Sonnen stands up over Ibarra, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
P Sonnen is in close to Ibarra's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ibarra looking for submissions from the bottom but instead P Sonnen passes into half guard.
Ibarra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
P Sonnen not doing much here.
P Sonnen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
P Sonnen is keen to just control but Ibarra is a slippery customer.
Ibarra has hold of P Sonnen's hands but P Sonnen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
P Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Ibarra is defending well.
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!
Ibarra is trying to get back to full guard.
P Sonnen lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
P Sonnen is nestled in close to Ibarra, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ibarra actively working from the bottom here.
P Sonnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ibarra keeps working.
Ibarra wants to get back to full guard.
Ibarra trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but P Sonnen manages to pass to mount!
P Sonnen avoids the attempt from Ibarra to control.
P Sonnen looking to finish Ibarra with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ibarra!
P Sonnen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ibarra keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
P Sonnen landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
P Sonnen cracks Ibarra with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
P Sonnen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chael P Sonnen has got the better of the ground game so far.
P Sonnen working the ground and pound effectively.
P Sonnen tries to control but Ibarra wriggling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
P Sonnen lands a heavy elbow.
P Sonnen with a couple of short strikes.
P Sonnen dominating with strikes here.
Ibarra working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
P Sonnen lands a heavy elbow.
Ibarra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
P Sonnen lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael P Sonnen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ibarra.
P Sonnen pushes Ibarra up against the cage in a clinch.
P Sonnen has picked Ibarra up - he's going for a ride! P Sonnen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ibarra is looking for a sweep. P Sonnen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ibarra has hold of P Sonnen's hands but P Sonnen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ibarra slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ibarra working for a triangle but P Sonnen defends it easily.
Ibarra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but P Sonnen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ibarra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
P Sonnen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells P Sonnen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
P Sonnen trying to control but Ibarra is working from the bottom.
P Sonnen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ibarra looking for submissions from the bottom but instead P Sonnen passes into side control.
Ibarra takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
P Sonnen scores with a couple of short elbows.
P Sonnen controlling from side mount.
Ibarra is looking for a sweep.
P Sonnen lands an elbow.
P Sonnen is looking to take a break and control but Ibarra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibarra tries to buck P Sonnen off but P Sonnen is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibarra wants to control but P Sonnen postures up.
P Sonnen cracks Ibarra with a big elbow.
Ibarra takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
P Sonnen trying to control the action but Ibarra is working from the bottom.
P Sonnen happy to just control the position for now.
P Sonnen working the head with strikes.
P Sonnen in side control lands a decent elbow.
P Sonnen wants to control but Ibarra is keeping him busy.
Ibarra tries to bench press P Sonnen off him but P Sonnen keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
P Sonnen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ibarra some visible discomfort.
Ezequiel Ibarra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
P Sonnen landing a few strikes.
P Sonnen working the head and body with strikes.
Ibarra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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!
P Sonnen trying to control the position but Ibarra is working away.
Ibarra takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ibarra is not content to let P Sonnen control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ibarra takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chael P Sonnen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well P Sonnen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight for Chael P Sonnen!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Chael P Sonnen!
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight for Chael P Sonnen!
Chael P Sonnen wins by unanimous decision!
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FIGHT
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