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020 Grappling 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lue Randle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Ispa Murhapuro!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Murhapuro moves into the clinch successfully.
Murhapuro tries to pull guard but Randle holds him up against the cage and eventually Murhapuro drops back down to his feet.
Murhapuro fails to pull guard.
Randle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murhapuro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Murhapuro told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Murhapuro is trying to pull guard but Randle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lue Randle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ispa Murhapuro.
Randle stops a takedown attempt from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murhapuro jumps guard but Randle stands there with Murhapuro around his waist. Murhapuro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murhapuro is fighting off a takedown attempt but Randle is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Murhapuro to the mat. Murhapuro regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Randle (2) vs (0) Murhapuro
Randle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle 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: Randle (2) vs (4) Murhapuro
Randle tries to buck Murhapuro off but Murhapuro is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randle is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Randle desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Randle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murhapuro pulls his head out easily.
Murhapuro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Randle keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Randle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Randle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murhapuro defends well.
Murhapuro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Randle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Randle trying to control the position.
Randle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murhapuro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murhapuro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Randle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randle working a defensive guard here.
Murhapuro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Randle has his foot on Murhapuro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murhapuro works his way back into a safe position though.
Randle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murhapuro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Randle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murhapuro has managed to get both his arms back between Randle's legs - danger averted.
Randle 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.
Randle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Randle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randle looking to control.
Randle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murhapuro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murhapuro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Randle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murhapuro is one step ahead there.
Randle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murhapuro defends it easily.
Randle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murhapuro is aware though and is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Randle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Randle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Randle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murhapuro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murhapuro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Randle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murhapuro defends well.
Randle is looking for a triangle but Murhapuro pushes his legs off easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Randle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murhapuro controls the pace.
Randle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Murhapuro looking to pass the guard.
Murhapuro trying to control the position from guard on top but Randle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Randle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murhapuro defends it easily.
Murhapuro trying to move into half guard but instead Randle has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Randle (4) vs (4) Murhapuro
Randle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Randle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Murhapuro dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Randle (4) vs (6) Murhapuro
Randle 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.
Randle wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Randle 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.
Randle trying to keep a closed guard but Murhapuro is proving a slippery customer.
Murhapuro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Randle trying to control the position.
Randle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro won't allow Randle to sweep him here.
Randle has his foot on Murhapuro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murhapuro works his way back into a safe position though.
Randle keeping full guard, as Murhapuro tries to pass.
Murhapuro trying to control but Randle is working from the bottom.
Randle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Randle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murhapuro defends well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Randle keeping full guard, as Murhapuro tries to pass.
Murhapuro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Randle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murhapuro has managed to get both his arms back between Randle's legs - danger averted.
Randle has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Murhapuro is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Randle. Score +3 for passing guard: Randle (4) vs (9) Murhapuro
Randle gets back to half guard.
Randle tries to roll over but Murhapuro keeps him under control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Randle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Murhapuro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Murhapuro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Randle (8) vs (9) Murhapuro
Randle patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Murhapuro defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Randle's arms.
Randle is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Murhapuro with him. Murhapuro is trying to defend but Randle has an arm under the chin now! Murhapuro grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lue Randle!
A very excited looking Lue Randle rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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