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TWGC 36 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Tim Riggins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Ispa Murhapuro!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Riggins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murhapuro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Murhapuro clinches up against the cage.
Murhapuro has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Riggins is trying to keep an underhook but Murhapuro manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Riggins (0) vs (2) Murhapuro
Murhapuro stalling.
Riggins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Riggins tries to roll over but Murhapuro keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Murhapuro in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murhapuro is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Riggins (0) vs (5) Murhapuro
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhapuro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Murhapuro is looking to work his way around to Riggins's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Riggins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Riggins tries to lock up and control but Murhapuro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Riggins is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Murhapuro has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Riggins (0) vs (8) Murhapuro
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murhapuro is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggins can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggins just trying to survive but Murhapuro is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Murhapuro has the hooks in. Riggins is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Murhapuro controlling the position well here. Riggins rolled but Murhapuro kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Riggins wants to escape the position.
Riggins just trying to survive but Murhapuro is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
What can Riggins do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Riggins's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Murhapuro.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Riggins tries to escape but Murhapuro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Riggins right now.
Riggins rolls, trying to escape but Murhapuro keeps control of the position.
Riggins is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Riggins rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Riggins looking for subs from the bottom but Murhapuro mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Riggins (0) vs (11) Murhapuro
Murhapuro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Riggins working to try and regain half guard.
Riggins is trying to escape the mount but Murhapuro keeps good control and instead manages to take Riggins's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Riggins (0) vs (14) Murhapuro
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro is riding his opponent, not letting Riggins buck him off.
Riggins tries to break free.
Riggins trying to control the hands but Murhapuro won't let him.
Murhapuro controls the action.
Riggins wants to escape the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro gets his hands free as Riggins looks to control.
Murhapuro controlling well, preventing Riggins from escaping the position.
Murhapuro controls the action.
I really don't envy Riggins right now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro is riding his opponent, not letting Riggins buck him off.
Murhapuro is hanging on to Riggins's back as he tries to escape.
Murhapuro is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro doesn't have the hooks in and Riggins manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Riggins (2) vs (14) Murhapuro
Murhapuro controlling the position.
Riggins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murhapuro is keeping the position for now.
Murhapuro looking for a sweep. Not yet Murhapuro, not yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro keeping moving, preventing Riggins from controlling successfully.
Riggins wants to pass the guard but Murhapuro is keeping the position.
Riggins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Riggins is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Murhapuro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Murhapuro has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Riggins (2) vs (16) Murhapuro
Murhapuro preventing the sweep.
Murhapuro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riggins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Riggins looking for subs off his back but Murhapuro has passed one foot through into half guard.
Riggins is looking to get back to full guard here but Murhapuro has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Riggins (2) vs (19) Murhapuro
You can see the frustration on Riggins's face as Murhapuro controls the position.
Murhapuro works to advance to full mount. Riggins defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Riggins (2) vs (21) Murhapuro
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro controlling the position easily from mount.
Riggins wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Riggins (2) vs (24) Murhapuro
Murhapuro has good solid back control here.
Murhapuro working for a choke but Riggins is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro is riding his opponent, not letting Riggins buck him off.
Riggins looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Riggins is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riggins is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murhapuro wins on points by 24 to 2.
Ispa Murhapuro is the new featherweight champion! |
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