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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Araujo (ranked 2509 p4p, 1635 weight class) and Ispa Murhapuro (ranked 92 p4p, 62 weight class). Ispa Murhapuro told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Araujo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Ispa Murhapuro!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murhapuro, pushing him back against the cage.
Araujo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Araujo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Murhapuro looking to pass the guard.
Araujo 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.
Araujo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murhapuro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Murhapuro stands and throws Araujo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Araujo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Murhapuro trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhapuro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Araujo tries to improve position but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Araujo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom here.
Murhapuro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Araujo gets back to half guard.
Murhapuro is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Murhapuro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Araujo defends it well.
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Araujo wants to improve his position but Murhapuro is controlling well.
Murhapuro wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Araujo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Araujo working for a triangle but Murhapuro defends it easily.
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murhapuro is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Araujo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murhapuro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murhapuro wants to pass the guard but Araujo is keeping the position.
Araujo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murhapuro defends it easily.
Murhapuro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Murhapuro trying to mount his opponent but Araujo defends it.
Murhapuro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo is looking to control Murhapuro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Araujo avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro is looking for a kimura but Araujo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Murhapuro to get the leverage.
Murhapuro prevents Araujo from improving his position.
Murhapuro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Araujo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Murhapuro.
Murhapuro is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Araujo to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murhapuro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Araujo looking for a sweep. Not yet Araujo, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Thiago Araujo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Murhapuro napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Araujo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Araujo trying to control the action but Murhapuro is working from the bottom.
Murhapuro sneaks back into half guard.
Araujo prevents Murhapuro from improving his position.
Araujo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murhapuro can do to turn this around?
Murhapuro taking some punishment here, with Araujo in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo is pressing down on Murhapuro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murhapuro is holding on for now.
Murhapuro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Araujo pulls his head out easily.
Murhapuro is looking for a sweep. Araujo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murhapuro felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Araujo is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo trying to control the action but Murhapuro is working from the bottom.
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura but Murhapuro is defending well.
Araujo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Araujo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Araujo is keen to just control but Murhapuro is a slippery customer.
Araujo is working for a submission of some sort.
Murhapuro is trying to maintain the position but Araujo is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Araujo is working for a submission of some sort.
Araujo trying to control from half guard but Murhapuro is working away.
Murhapuro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Araujo.
Murhapuro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Araujo pulls his head out easily.
Murhapuro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Araujo pulls his head out easily.
Murhapuro looking for submissions off his back.
Araujo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murhapuro defends it well.
Murhapuro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Araujo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murhapuro is just riding it out for now. Araujo eventually gives up the hold.
Murhapuro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murhapuro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Araujo trying to control the action but Murhapuro is working from the bottom.
Murhapuro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Araujo pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Araujo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murhapuro defends it well.
Murhapuro is looking to control Araujo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murhapuro avoid being mounted?
Araujo is keen to just control but Murhapuro is a slippery customer.
Murhapuro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Araujo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Murhapuro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murhapuro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murhapuro is holding on to half guard well.
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura but Murhapuro is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Araujo dominated that second round.
That's time! 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.
No joy there for Murhapuro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murhapuro as he jumps to the side.
Murhapuro misses with an uppercut. Araujo saw that one coming.
Araujo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murhapuro pinned against the cage. Murhapuro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Murhapuro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Araujo was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro looks to land a combination but Araujo avoids it well.
Araujo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro throws a hook but Araujo avoids it easily.
Araujo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murhapuro.
Araujo looks for a takedown but Murhapuro sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Araujo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Murhapuro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Araujo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Murhapuro some visible discomfort.
Murhapuro wants to control but Araujo postures up.
Araujo tries for a kimura but Murhapuro is defending well.
Araujo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Murhapuro is looking for a sweep.
Murhapuro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro manages to get to full guard.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Murhapuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Araujo drops back looking for a leg! Murhapuro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murhapuro manages to kick Araujo off! Araujo jumps back into Murhapuro's guard.
Murhapuro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murhapuro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Araujo defends well.
Murhapuro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Araujo is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Araujo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Araujo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Murhapuro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Araujo is aware though and is defending well.
Murhapuro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Araujo is one step ahead there.
Araujo stands up over Murhapuro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Araujo is in close to Murhapuro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Murhapuro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Araujo works over Murhapuro with some ground and pound from guard.
Thiago Araujo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Araujo preventing the sweep.
Araujo is looking to work some ground and pound but Murhapuro has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murhapuro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Araujo has managed to get both his arms back between Murhapuro's legs - danger averted.
Murhapuro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Murhapuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murhapuro is keeping the position for now.
Ispa Murhapuro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Araujo postures up in Murhapuro's guard and throws a big left but Murhapuro blocks it.
Araujo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Araujo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murhapuro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araujo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Araujo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thiago Araujo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Araujo, 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Thiago Araujo!
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