PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ubungu Bamboo Face (ranked 950 p4p, 1853 weight class) and Ispa Murhapuro (ranked 34 p4p, 56 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bamboo Face
vs
Murhapuro

205 cm
30
285
15 - 11 - 0

212 cm
28
292
14 - 12 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
Voodoo Nutrition

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 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ubungu Bamboo Face!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Ispa Murhapuro!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bamboo Face throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bamboo Face seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

Bamboo Face closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bamboo Face lands in his opponent's guard.
Murhapuro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Bamboo Face avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Our spies down at at JAG Battle Gym inform us that Murhapuro has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bamboo Face 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.

Murhapuro has his foot on Bamboo Face's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bamboo Face works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Murhapuro has his foot on Bamboo Face's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bamboo Face works his way back into a safe position though.

Bamboo Face drops back looking for a leg! Murhapuro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murhapuro manages to kick Bamboo Face off! Bamboo Face jumps back into Murhapuro's guard.

Murhapuro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bamboo Face passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamboo Face content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Murhapuro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murhapuro is trying to maintain the position but Bamboo Face is very close to passing his half guard.
Bamboo Face content to control rather than advance.

Murhapuro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bamboo Face pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Murhapuro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bamboo Face pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murhapuro wants to get back to full guard.

Murhapuro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bamboo Face takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Murhapuro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Murhapuro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bamboo Face seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Bamboo Face 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. Bamboo Face eventually gives up the hold.
Nice strikes from Bamboo Face there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Murhapuro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Murhapuro is looking to improve his position.

Murhapuro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murhapuro is staying active underneath Bamboo Face, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bamboo Face is pressing down on Murhapuro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murhapuro is holding on for now.
Bamboo Face wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murhapuro keeps working.

Bamboo Face is working for a submission of some sort.

Murhapuro looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murhapuro tries to get to full guard but Bamboo Face has control of the leg.
Bamboo Face is looking to advance position but Murhapuro won't allow it.

Murhapuro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Murhapuro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bamboo Face takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bamboo Face is pressing down on Murhapuro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murhapuro is holding on for now.
Murhapuro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murhapuro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ubungu Bamboo Face dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A leg kick checked by Murhapuro.
Bamboo Face tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murhapuro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Left hook, right uppercut from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro blocks a head kick by Bamboo Face.
Murhapuro throws an overhand right that lands on Bamboo Face's shoulder, as Bamboo Face tries to avoid the shot.
Bamboo Face is looking to counter the offense by Murhapuro and move into the clinch.
Bamboo Face throws a sloppy head kick

and Murhapuro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bamboo Face blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Bamboo Face pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murhapuro misses with a two punch combination.
Bamboo Face connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bamboo Face.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bamboo Face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamboo Face in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ubungu Bamboo Face overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murhapuro struggling a bit here.
Bamboo Face wants to control but Murhapuro is keeping him busy.
Murhapuro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bamboo Face is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Bamboo Face stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murhapuro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Murhapuro. No joy for Bamboo Face on that attempt.
Murhapuro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bamboo Face circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Bamboo Face misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murhapuro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murhapuro just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Murhapuro as Bamboo Face shoots in.
Bamboo Face sets himself, and Murhapuro steps forward looking for the clinch! Bamboo Face avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ubungu Bamboo Face. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bamboo Face gets tackled into the cage by Murhapuro. Murhapuro maintains the clinch.
Murhapuro misses with the head strike.
Murhapuro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamboo Face's elbow.
Murhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bamboo Face tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murhapuro smiles and moves away.
Bamboo Face avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ispa Murhapuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bamboo Face throws out a leg kick but Murhapuro moves out of range and Bamboo Face only half commits.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bamboo Face shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Murhapuro wants to get back to full guard.

Murhapuro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murhapuro wants to control but Bamboo Face is keeping busy.
Murhapuro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bamboo Face's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bamboo Face's back!

Murhapuro working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bamboo Face tries to escape the position.

Bamboo Face preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Murhapuro.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face just trying to survive but Murhapuro is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Bamboo Face preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Murhapuro.
Bamboo Face rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Murhapuro seems to be working for a kimura but Bamboo Face defends the submission attempt.
Bamboo Face tries to kick Murhapuro off but Murhapuro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Bamboo Face is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murhapuro pulls his head out easily.

Murhapuro is trying to work for a kimura but Bamboo Face is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhapuro 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Murhapuro throws the left hand but Bamboo Face avoids the punch easily.
A nice combination there by Murhapuro.
Bamboo Face closes the distance and clinches up with Murhapuro, looking for a takedown. Bamboo Face pushes Murhapuro against the cage but Murhapuro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Murhapuro wants to counter with a clinch but Bamboo Face pushes him away.
Bamboo Face throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murhapuro wants to counter with a clinch but Bamboo Face pushes him away.
Bamboo Face shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murhapuro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bamboo Face.
A jab from Murhapuro misses.
Bamboo Face ducks under a wild hook from Murhapuro.
Bamboo Face shoots in looking for a takedown. Murhapuro tries to sprawl out of it but Bamboo Face keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murhapuro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ubungu Bamboo Face. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro throws a poor cross that misses
and Bamboo Face counters with a one-two to the body.
Murhapuro throws a hook to the side of Bamboo Face's head but Bamboo Face sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murhapuro 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.
Murhapuro connects with a single shot there.
Murhapuro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhapuro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bamboo Face under the eye.
Murhapuro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bamboo Face shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murhapuro sprawls well. Murhapuro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bamboo Face gets slowly back to his feet.
Murhapuro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bamboo Face throws a sloppy head kick and Murhapuro moves out of range easily.
Bamboo Face tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murhapuro swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bamboo Face is defended easily by Murhapuro.
A big right from Murhapuro misses.

Bamboo Face closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Murhapuro to the mat! Murhapuro manages to get full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Murhapuro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Murhapuro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bamboo Face has passed into half guard!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhapuro tries to roll over but Bamboo Face keeps him under control.

Murhapuro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murhapuro tries to roll over but Bamboo Face keeps him under control.
Bamboo Face slows the pace down in half guard.

Murhapuro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bamboo Face is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murhapuro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bamboo Face.

Murhapuro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Murhapuro looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Murhapuro actively working from the bottom here.

Murhapuro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murhapuro tries to roll over but Bamboo Face keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bamboo Face in particular looking to stall.

Murhapuro actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bamboo Face trying to pass the guard but Murhapuro defending well.
Bamboo Face is working hard here to advance position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Murhapuro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murhapuro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Murhapuro!