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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Goutzioulis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Murphy's choice of entrance music: The Warrior's Code. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Goutzioulis !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goutzioulis shoots in looking for a takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl out of it but Goutzioulis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murphy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Goutzioulis shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Murphy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Goutzioulis prevents Murphy from improving position.
Goutzioulis wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Murphy is trying to get an arm triangle but Goutzioulis is defending well.
Goutzioulis taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy is trying to ground and pound but Goutzioulis uses the momentary lack of control by Murphy to regain half guard.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Goutzioulis is defending well.
Murphy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goutzioulis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murphy.
Murphy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goutzioulis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Murphy.
Murphy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goutzioulis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy distracts Goutzioulis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Murphy postures up in Goutzioulis 's guard and throws a big left but Goutzioulis blocks it.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goutzioulis is keeping the position for now.
Murphy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Murphy postures up in Goutzioulis 's guard and throws a big left but Goutzioulis blocks it.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Goutzioulis is keeping the position.
Murphy advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Murphy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Murphy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sloppy strikes there by Murphy.
Goutzioulis takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Murphy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Murphy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Murphy with the ground and pound but Goutzioulis regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Murphy is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Goutzioulis reverses the position - he's now on top in Murphy's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goutzioulis chips away with some ground and pound.
Goutzioulis forces his way into half guard.
Goutzioulis wants to free his trapped foot but Murphy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Murphy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Goutzioulis .
Goutzioulis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murphy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Murphy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Murphy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Goutzioulis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murphy.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Goutzioulis is keeping the position.
Murphy stands and throws Goutzioulis 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Goutzioulis parries the strikes from Murphy easily there. Murphy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Goutzioulis to escape.
Murphy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Goutzioulis is trying to buck Murphy off.
Murphy is putting a hurting on Goutzioulis here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goutzioulis defending against the ground and pound.
Murphy working the ground and pound.
Murphy throws an elbow but Goutzioulis slips to the side and avoids it well.
Goutzioulis taking punishment in the form of punches.
Goutzioulis managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Murphy.
Murphy has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Goutzioulis !
Murphy throws a wild left hand from mount and Goutzioulis manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Goutzioulis won't allow Murphy to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy passes the guard and advances to mount!
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!
BOOM! Murphy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Goutzioulis wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Murphy.
Goutzioulis avoids a strike by Murphy and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Murphy's guard! Fantastic escape!
Goutzioulis wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murphy is on top in guard.
Goutzioulis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Goutzioulis tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy prevents Goutzioulis from getting back to his feet.
Murphy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murphy throws a big elbow that misses.
Murphy is looking to work some ground and pound but Goutzioulis has wrist control.
Murphy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goutzioulis keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass.
Murphy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murphy is looking to advance position but Goutzioulis has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Murphy blocking the ground and pound.
Murphy tries to lock up and control but Goutzioulis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Murphy is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murphy tries to hold on but Goutzioulis pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Goutzioulis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murphy avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Goutzioulis as Murphy shoots in.
Goutzioulis fails with a takedown attempt.
Murphy scores with a takedown into Goutzioulis 's guard.
Murphy is looking to work some ground and pound but Goutzioulis has wrist control.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goutzioulis is keeping the position for now.
Goutzioulis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Goutzioulis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy advances to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Goutzioulis is defending well.
Goutzioulis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Murphy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Murphy looking to finish Goutzioulis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Goutzioulis !
Poor strikes thrown by Murphy there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Murphy looking to ground and pound but Goutzioulis is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Murphy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy cracks Goutzioulis with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Murphy unloads with some shots from mount but Goutzioulis bucks and avoids them well.
A big strike lands for Murphy! That's really hurt Goutzioulis and he's turned his back - Murphy keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Murphy jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Murphy!
After the big win, Tyler Murphy made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BioPharm Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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hype
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