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TWGC 36 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ispa Murhapuro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Darius Morgandorffer!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Murhapuro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murhapuro jumps into guard, dragging Morgandorffer to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgandorffer pushing down on Murhapuro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Morgandorffer trying to mount his opponent but Murhapuro defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murhapuro is staying active underneath Morgandorffer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morgandorffer seems to be looking for submissions.
Morgandorffer wants to pass to mount but Murhapuro is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgandorffer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Murhapuro is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgandorffer is looking to take a break and control but Murhapuro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murhapuro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morgandorffer trying to control but Murhapuro is working from the bottom.
Murhapuro keeping full guard, as Morgandorffer tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Morgandorffer wants to pass the guard but Murhapuro is keeping the position.
Morgandorffer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Murhapuro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Murhapuro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Murhapuro! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Murhapuro (4) vs (0) Morgandorffer
Murhapuro is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Morgandorffer's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgandorffer tries to improve position but can't.
Murhapuro gets to mount! Morgandorffer was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Murhapuro (6) vs (0) Morgandorffer
Murhapuro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morgandorffer tries to reverse the position but Murhapuro maintains control.
Murhapuro with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Murhapuro looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgandorffer has given up his back. Will we see Murhapuro going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Murhapuro (9) vs (0) Morgandorffer
Murhapuro controlling the position well here. Morgandorffer rolled but Murhapuro kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Morgandorffer rolls, trying to escape but Murhapuro keeps control of the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Murhapuro gets his hands free as Morgandorffer looks to control.
Murhapuro trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Morgandorffer doesn't escape.
Murhapuro controlling well, preventing Morgandorffer from escaping the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Morgandorffer's body.
Murhapuro controlling well, preventing Morgandorffer from escaping the position.
Morgandorffer has hold of Murhapuro's leg, trying to break free but it's let Murhapuro lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Morgandorffer is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Murhapuro throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ispa Murhapuro! |
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