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Event:
020 Grappling 3
Date: Aug 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Ispa Murhapuro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pawel Nastula!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Murhapuro closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Murhapuro pulls guard.
Murhapuro trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Nastula 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: Murhapuro (2) vs (0) Nastula
Murhapuro looking to pass the guard.
Nastula tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nastula is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murhapuro (2) vs (2) Nastula#SUB2#
Nastula is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Murhapuro trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Nastula is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Murhapuro (2) vs (5) Nastula
Murhapuro reaches up to try and control the position but Nastula seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Murhapuro rolls and tries to escape and now Nastula has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Murhapuro (2) vs (8) Nastula
Murhapuro is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Nastula has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Nastula is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Nastula is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Murhapuro is defending well though. Nastula let's go of the attempt for now.#T2##SUB2#
Nastula is looking for the choke from the back position but Murhapuro is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Nastula working for a choke but Murhapuro is defending well.
Murhapuro trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Murhapuro looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Murhapuro tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Nastula looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Nastula looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nastula looking for the choke from the back.
Murhapuro trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Nastula is looking for the choke from the back position but Murhapuro is controlling his hands well. #T4#
Murhapuro trying to control the hands but Nastula won't let him.
Murhapuro is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Nastula has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Nastula is hanging on to Murhapuro's back as he tries to escape.
Murhapuro wants to control his opponent's hands but Nastula gets his hands free.
Murhapuro is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Nastula patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Murhapuro preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nastula.
Nastula looks winded!
I really don't envy Murhapuro right now.
#T5#
Despite being in a bad position, Murhapuro is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Nastula is trying to stick to Murhapuro's back but Murhapuro is turning into Nastula. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nastula's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Murhapuro. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murhapuro (4) vs (8) Nastula#SUB2#
Nastula has an active guard here but Murhapuro has managed to pass into half guard.
Murhapuro trying to control the pace. #T6#
Murhapuro's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nastula is looking to improve his position.
Murhapuro is pressing down on Nastula's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nastula is holding on for now.
Murhapuro stalling. #T7#
Murhapuro continues to stall.
Nastula is looking to get back to full guard here but Murhapuro has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Murhapuro (7) vs (8) Nastula
Nastula is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Murhapuro off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Murhapuro (7) vs (12) Nastula#SUB2#
Nastula is looking for the choke from the back position but Murhapuro is controlling his hands well.
Murhapuro trying to control the position but Nastula manages to sink in the hooks.
Murhapuro is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Nastula is looking for the choke from the back position but Murhapuro is controlling his hands well. #T8#
Murhapuro trying to control the action but Nastula just sinks the hooks in.
Murhapuro breaks Nastula's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murhapuro (9) vs (12) Nastula
Nastula can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murhapuro controls the pace.
Murhapuro tries to free his leg and advance position but Nastula is retaining full guard.
Murhapuro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Murhapuro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nastula has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murhapuro has managed to get both his arms back between Nastula's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Nastula 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. #T9#
Murhapuro content to stall in guard here.
Nastula wants to sweep here but Murhapuro controlling him for the moment.
Murhapuro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nastula swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Murhapuro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Murhapuro tries to free his leg and advance position but Nastula is retaining full guard.
Murhapuro stays in close to Nastula's body and controls the position.
Nastula is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Nastula working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Murhapuro has passed into half guard!
Nastula tries to roll over but Murhapuro keeps him under control.#T11#
Murhapuro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nastula won't allow Murhapuro to pass to mount.
Murhapuro controlling the action here. #T12#
Murhapuro is pressing down on Nastula's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nastula is holding on for now.
Murhapuro trying to control the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nastula can do anything to dispel that myth.
Murhapuro wants to pass the guard but Nastula is defending well. #T13#
Nastula tries to get to full guard but Murhapuro has control of the leg.
Murhapuro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nastula wants to improve his position but Murhapuro is controlling well.
Murhapuro not doing much here.
#T14#
More hug and hope from Murhapuro.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nastula wins on points by 12 to 9. |
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Event:
020 Grappling 2
Date: Aug 14, 2023 |
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.#CL2#
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.
#TD#
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.#SUB#
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.#T1#
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. #SUB#
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.#T2##SUB#
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.
#SUB#
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. #T3#
Randle working a defensive guard here.
Murhapuro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
Randle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
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.#SUB#
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.#T4#
Randle looking to control.
#SUB#
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. #SUB#
Randle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murhapuro defends it easily.#SUB#
Randle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murhapuro is aware though and is defending well.#T5##SUB#
Randle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Randle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
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. #SUB#
Randle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murhapuro defends well.#SUB#
Randle is looking for a triangle but Murhapuro pushes his legs off easily.
#T6#
Randle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murhapuro controls the pace.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
Randle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T7##SUB#
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. #SUB#
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#SUB#
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.#T8##SUB#
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.
#SUB#
Randle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T9#
Murhapuro won't allow Randle to sweep him here. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
Randle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Randle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murhapuro defends well.#T10#
Randle keeping full guard, as Murhapuro tries to pass. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
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.#T11#
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#SUB#
Randle patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Murhapuro defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Randle's arms. #SUB#
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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Event:
020 Grappling 1
Date: Jul 24, 2023 |
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 1 losses; Mc Muffin ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Ispa Murhapuro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Murhapuro rushes Muffin and pushes him back against the cage in a 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 jumps guard but Muffin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Muffin is trying to trip Murhapuro. He has hold of a leg but Murhapuro is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Muffin persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Muffin (2) vs (0) Murhapuro
Muffin trying to control but Murhapuro is working from the bottom.
Murhapuro has Muffin pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Muffin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Muffin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Muffin drops back looking for a leg! Murhapuro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murhapuro manages to kick Muffin off! Muffin jumps back into Murhapuro's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Murhapuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Muffin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (5) vs (0) Murhapuro
Muffin trying to control the position but Murhapuro is working away. #SUB#
Muffin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Muffin tries for a kimura but Murhapuro is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Muffin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Muffin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murhapuro, who protects the arm well.
Murhapuro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Muffin . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB#
Muffin is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Murhapuro is trying to escape and Muffin transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Murhapuro is forced to tap! Nice work there by Muffin ! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mc Muffin !
Mc Muffin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
020 Tokyo 1
Date: Jun 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Water takes one to the chin there.
Water throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhapuro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Water takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Water throws a right and a left that Murhapuro avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Murhapuro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Water throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhapuro goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Murhapuro digs a good hook to Water's body.
Water wants to clinch.
Water on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've been told by Water's head coaches at 020 Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murhapuro throws a looping overhand right but Water ducks down to avoid it.
Water slips under a jab.
Murhapuro slips under a jab from Water.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Water throws the left hand but Murhapuro avoids the punch easily.
Murhapuro lands with a cross.
Jab from Murhapuro.
Water throws a right hand that misses
enabling Murhapuro to counter with a crisp jab.
Murhapuro scores with a jab.#T1#
Murhapuro moves out of range of the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Water misses with a body shot
and Murhapuro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murhapuro throws out a powerful jab.
Water uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhapuro.#CL2#
Murhapuro clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Murhapuro - that landed with a thud.
Water pushes Murhapuro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Water misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhapuro taking a breather.
Murhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Water.
Murhapuro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Water backwards.
Water misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Murhapuro breaks the clinch.
Murhapuro misses with an uppercut. Water saw that one coming.
Murhapuro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Water.
Water avoids the body shot from Murhapuro.
A little feinted left hand from Water on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Murhapuro misses.
Water missing with a left hand there. Murhapuro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murhapuro wants to counter the offense by Water and move into the clinch position.
Murhapuro is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Water had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Murhapuro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Murhapuro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Water.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Water uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhapuro.
Water seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Murhapuro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Water cracks Murhapuro with an open hand slap.
Water misses with a wild body shot.
Water sets himself, and Murhapuro steps forward looking for the clinch! Water avoids it this time.
Murhapuro throws a shot from downtown. Water moves away and avoids it.
Water swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murhapuro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Water tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhapuro was well out of range. Poor timing from Water.
Murhapuro lands a really nice looking cross but Water seems unphased.
Water misses with a body shot.
Murhapuro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Water.
Murhapuro ducks under a wild hook from Water.
Murhapuro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Murhapuro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murhapuro throws a body shot but no joy.
Water falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murhapuro counters with a nice uppercut.
Murhapuro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from Water.#T3#
Murhapuro works Water's body with a nice hook.
Water uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Water lands a nice shot that snaps Murhapuro's head back.
Water keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Water ducks under a wild hook from Murhapuro.
Water has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murhapuro finds it's way round the side to connect with Water's head.
Water throws the left hand but Murhapuro avoids the punch easily.
Water dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhapuro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Water manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murhapuro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Water was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Water ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhapuro cracks Water with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murhapuro throws an overhand right that lands on Water's shoulder, as Water tries to avoid the shot.
Water gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Water. Murhapuro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Water takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T4#
Murhapuro with a jab.
Water connects with a single shot there.
Water misses with a straight right.
Murhapuro is looking to clinch.
Water seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Water uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhapuro.
A big left from Water misses.
Murhapuro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Water throws a looping overhand right but Murhapuro ducks down to avoid it.
Water tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhapuro was well out of range. Poor timing from Water.
Water throws out a loose jab but Murhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Water throws a body punch but Murhapuro moves out of range.
Murhapuro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Water paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Murhapuro. Beautiful body shot.
Murhapuro throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Water misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Water takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murhapuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhapuro scores with a jab.
Murhapuro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Water.
Murhapuro ducks under a wild hook from Water.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Murhapuro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Water moves forwards but Murhapuro connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Murhapuro clinches up with Water and pushes him back against the cage.
Murhapuro is trying to break the clinch but Water has him pressed against the cage.
Water lands a hook to the side of the head.
Water fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Water lands a shot to the body.
Murhapuro throws a head punch that misses.
Murhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhapuro lands with a light punch inside.
Murhapuro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Water working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Water. #BC2#
Murhapuro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Water throws a shot from downtown. Murhapuro moves away and avoids it.
Water ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhapuro looks to throw the jab but Water is out of range.
Murhapuro misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhapuro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Murhapuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Murhapuro.
Murhapuro blocks a jab.#T1#
Murhapuro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Water sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murhapuro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Water.
As Murhapuro tries to get set, Water tries to push him back and clinch up but Murhapuro manages to avoid the attempt.#KD#
Water feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Murhapuro sprawling to the canvas! Murhapuro rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Water finish him?!
#ROC#Murhapuro is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ispa Murhapuro has been cut.
Water jabs Murhapuro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murhapuro is still on wobbly legs! Can Water finish him?
Murhapuro is breathing heavily.
Water connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Murhapuro out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hot Water!
Hot Water was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
020 FIVE
Date: Jun 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Murhapuro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murhapuro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hawk blocks a jab.
Hawk throwing a counter right hand but Murhapuro manages to avoid it.
Hawk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murhapuro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Murhapuro has Hawk up against the cage in a clinch.
Murhapuro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Murhapuro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murhapuro misses with a hook. Hawk ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Murhapuro lands.
Murhapuro shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hawk eats them both and turns towards Murhapuro to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk moves out of range of the strikes.
Murhapuro loads up on a big right hand but Hawk slips the punch.
Murhapuro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
Murhapuro lunges at Hawk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hawk's hand.
Hawk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hawk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murhapuro throws the left hand but Hawk avoids the punch easily.
Murhapuro cracks Hawk with a good jab.
Murhapuro misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Murhapuro rushes Hawk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Murhapuro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murhapuro tries to clinch up.#TD#
Hawk drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhapuro seems keen to control Hawk's posture.
Hawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Murhapuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Murhapuro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murhapuro keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Murhapuro holds on and takes a little breather.
Murhapuro wants to stand but Hawk is controlling the position.
Hawk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hawk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hawk trying to control the position but Murhapuro is working away.
Hawk looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Murhapuro is avoiding damage well.
#T3##SUB#
Hawk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Murhapuro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hawk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murhapuro keeps working.
Hawk misses with the ground and pound.
Hawk trying to control the action but Murhapuro is working from the bottom.
Murhapuro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hawk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hawk working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Hawk tries for a kimura but Murhapuro is defending well. #SUB#
Hawk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Hawk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murhapuro has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Hawk swings around for an armbar but Murhapuro sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hawk's guard.#SUB#
Hawk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murhapuro defends well.#SUB#
Hawk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murhapuro defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Murhapuro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Murhapuro cracks Hawk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murhapuro cracks a nice hook into Hawk's ribs.
Murhapuro looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Murhapuro lands a jab-cross combination.
Ispa Murhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk slips under a jab from Murhapuro.
A counter left hand to the body from Hawk misses its target.
Murhapuro jabs at Hawk's body.
Murhapuro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hawk's hands.
Ispa Murhapuro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hawk back to the cage. Murhapuro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hawk needs to keep his hands up - Murhapuro had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhapuro throws a nice looking combination but Hawk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ispa Murhapuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Murhapuro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hawk's head backwards.
Murhapuro throws the left hand but Hawk avoids the punch easily.
Murhapuro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhapuro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murhapuro misses with a lunging right hand
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Murhapuro rushes Hawk and presses him up against the cage.
Hawk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hawk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murhapuro lands a body punch. #BC2#
Murhapuro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hawk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro punishes Hawk's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Murhapuro lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhapuro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hawk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murhapuro tries to clinch but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk throws a counter high kick but Murhapuro was just alert enough to avoid it.
Murhapuro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhapuro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murhapuro looks to throw the jab but Hawk is out of range.
Murhapuro scores with a nice right hand.
Murhapuro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murhapuro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murhapuro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hawk in his tracks.
Murhapuro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hawk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
Murhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murhapuro throws a series of punches but Hawk avoids them all with ease.
Hawk is looking to counter punch.
Murhapuro throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
Hawk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murhapuro.
A swing and a miss from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro lands with a hook. Hawk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hawk takes one to the chin there.#ROC2#Hawk is rocked!
Murhapuro misses with an uppercut. Hawk saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawk misses the target.
Murhapuro lands a nice hook to Hawk's body. Hawk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murhapuro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hawk.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micah Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Jab by Murhapuro.
Oh Hawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhapuro throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawk.
Hawk seems to have got his legs back now.
Hawk walks into a jab.
Murhapuro lands a nice shot that snaps Hawk's head back.
Murhapuro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hawk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hawk with a poor takedown
and Murhapuro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hawk slips a jab from Murhapuro.
Hawk is looking to counter punch.
Murhapuro jabs Hawk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhapuro jabs Hawk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murhapuro loads up on a big right hand but Hawk slips the punch.
Hawk looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
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.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Hawk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hawk is trying to control. Murhapuro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Murhapuro trying to control here.
Micah Hawk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hawk passes to full mount!
Hawk thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hawk tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hawk controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Hawk looking to ground and pound but Murhapuro is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Hawk working for a submission but Murhapuro is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Hawk looking to secure an arm triangle but Murhapuro defends it well.
Hawk trying to control but Murhapuro is having none of it. #SUB#
Hawk looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T2#
Hawk prevents Murhapuro from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Hawk is working for a guillotine from mount but Murhapuro frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Hawk wants to finish this one by submission but Murhapuro is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hawk.
Murhapuro blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hawk looking to secure an arm triangle but Murhapuro defends it well.
Hawk throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T3##SUB#
Hawk working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hawk thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Murhapuro tries to hold on but Hawk postures up.
Poor strikes thrown by Hawk there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Murhapuro working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Hawk looking to secure an arm triangle but Murhapuro defends it well.
Hawk lands a big elbow. #T4#
Murhapuro is desperately trying to improve his position but Hawk has a good base and remains in mount.
Hawk throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hawk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murhapuro is looking to escape.
Murhapuro is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawk looking to control but Murhapuro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hawk unloads with some shots from mount but Murhapuro bucks and avoids them well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Hawk showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Murhapuro!
Ispa Murhapuro thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
020 FOUR
Date: Jun 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Fish pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fish has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 020 Gym in the buildup to the fight.
An inside leg kick from Fish misses.
Murhapuro lands a head shot.
Murhapuro swings widly with a right hand
letting Fish counter with a right hand.
Murhapuro throws a hook but Fish avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Fish misses its target.
Fish looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhapuro is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Fish there.
Murhapuro misses with a straight left.
Fish scores with a shot to the body.
Murhapuro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fish.
Fish works over Murhapuro's head and body with a nice combination.
Murhapuro works the jab nicely.
Ispa Murhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhapuro misses with an uppercut
and Fish counters with a low kick, right behind Murhapuro 's knee.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fish.
A telegraphed right hand from Fish misses the target.
Fish staying out of range there.
Ispa Murhapuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Murhapuro misses with an uppercut.
Fish slips a jab from Murhapuro.#CL2#
Murhapuro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fish, pushing him back against the cage.
Murhapuro misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Fish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fish misses with a body kick.
Murhapuro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fish is looking to counter punch.
Fish fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murhapuro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murhapuro tries to clinch but Fish moves out of range.
Fish will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fish throws a series of punches but Murhapuro avoids them all with ease.
Murhapuro missing with a left hand there. Fish was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Murhapuro wants to clinch but Fish slips to the side
and Fish counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murhapuro misses with an uppercut
and Fish counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fish moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fish drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murhapuro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fish feints a jab promting Murhapuro to slip. Fish then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Murhapuro slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Murhapuro misses with a left hand
and Fish counters with a nice uppercut.
Fish drops his hands momentarily and Murhapuro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murhapuro looks to land a right hand but Fish moved out of range.
Fish moves out of range of the strikes.
Fish lands a glancing blow to the side of Murhapuro's head.#ROC#Murhapuro is rocked!
Murhapuro throws a right hand that misses
and Fish counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murhapuro is still on wobbly legs! Can Fish finish him?
Fish cracks Murhapuro on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Murhapuro falls backwards against the cage. Fish follows up with more strikes that drop Murhapuro to his knees. Fish keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Murhapuro! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Fish!
A very excited looking Jim Fish 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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Event:
AKF FN | Matwala vs. Kovingten
Date: Sep 23, 2022 |
#R1#
A jab from Murhapuro finds it's way through Fuerte's defenses.
Murhapuro misses with a right hand
and Fuerte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murhapuro lands with a right hand.
Murhapuro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murhapuro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuerte.
As Murhapuro backs off Fuerte throws a huge counter combo but Murhapuro manages to avoid it all.
Murhapuro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Murhapuro moves into the clinch successfully.
Fuerte is looking to break free of the clinch but Murhapuro has double underhooks. #BC#
Murhapuro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murhapuro lunges at Fuerte with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fuerte's hand.
Fuerte has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice defenses there by Fuerte.
Fuerte is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murhapuro with a body shot.
Murhapuro throws an off balance right hand
#KD2#
and before Murhapuro can reset, Fuerte rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Murhapuro is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Murhapuro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murhapuro misses with a combination
and Fuerte counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Murhapuro goes down! Will Murhapuro beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's not going to make it! 9,10! He's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Farto Fuerte!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Farto Fuerte waved his t-shirt featuring Warrior's Way's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
AKF 60 | Obama vs. Ringnes
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Murhapuro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Route loads up on a big right hand but Murhapuro slips the punch.
Good leg kick by Route.
A looping hook to the body misses from Route. Murhapuro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Route throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Route.
Route lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murhapuro at a distance.
Murhapuro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Route.
Route scores with the left hand. Murhapuro knows he should have avoided that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Murhapuro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murhapuro tries to counter with a clinch but Route shakes him off and moves away.
Route thows a body kick. Murhapuro tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A big left from Murhapuro misses.
Route swings for the body but Murhapuro moves out of range.
Murhapuro throws a shot from downtown. Route moves away and avoids it.
Route fires out a quick counter leg kick but Murhapuro just manages to avoid it.
Murhapuro misses with a wild body shot.
Route steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhapuro.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murhapuro throws a hook to the side of Route's head but Route sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Route misses with a hook. Murhapuro ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Murhapuro throws the left hand but Route avoids the punch easily.
Route throws a looping overhand right but Murhapuro ducks down to avoid it.
Route swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Murhapuro throws a hook to the side of Route's head but Route sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Route throws a solid leg kick but Murhapuro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Route.
Murhapuro misses the shot to the body.
Route feints and then cracks Murhapuro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murhapuro down.
Murhapuro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Route is looking to score with low kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murhapuro checks a leg kick.
Murhapuro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Route with a body shot.
Route uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhapuro.
Murhapuro missing with a left hand there. Route was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Route missing with a left hand there. Murhapuro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murhapuro is looking for the big counter here.
Murhapuro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Route connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murhapuro scrambles back to his feet.
Route lands a jab to the nose.
Route has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cloud9 in the buildup to the fight.
Ispa Murhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhapuro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Murhapuro has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Murhapuro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Route was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhapuro throws a series of punches but Route moves out of range.
Route swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Route throws the left hand but Murhapuro avoids the punch easily.
Route thumps Murhapuro with a low kick.
Murhapuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhapuro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Route.
Route ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murhapuro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Route manages to avoid it.
Route takes a swing at Murhapuro's ribcage but misses.
Murhapuro misses the jab.
Murhapuro cracks Route with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Route takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Route avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murhapuro just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Route. #CL2#
Murhapuro closes the distance and pushes Route back into the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Murhapuro fails to land. #BC2#
Murhapuro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
En Route dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice jab there from Murhapuro.
Route misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murhapuro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Route.
Murhapuro ducks under a wild hook from Route.
Murhapuro misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Route counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Murhapuro goes down! Will Murhapuro beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!#CUT#It looks like Ispa Murhapuro has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murhapuro, as that shot connected.
Murhapuro misses with a looping right.
Route showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murhapuro.
An attempted straight right counter from Route misses the target.
Route throws a jab when Murhapuro was well out of range.
Murhapuro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Route.
Route throws a quick counter head kick but Murhapuro was just out of range.
Route is looking to land body kicks.
Route on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murhapuro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Route misses the shot to the body.
Route looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murhapuro misses with a lunging right hand
and Route counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Route connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Route throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhapuro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Route.
Route throws the left hand but Murhapuro avoids the punch easily.
Route lands a head kick. Murhapuro smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC#Murhapuro is rocked!
Murhapuro swings for the body but Route moves out of range.
Murhapuro is still on wobbly legs! Can Route finish him?
Route lands a slapping body shot.
Route dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murhapuro. That did some damage!
Route lands with a thumping leg kick.
Route fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murhapuro.
Murhapuro misses with a right hand
and Route counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Murhapuro falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). En Route!
A relieved looking En Route thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
AKF 58
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Murhapuro walks into a stiff left hand from Bose.#CL2#
Murhapuro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bose, pushing him back against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Bose as the two fighters clinch.
Murhapuro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Murhapuro blocks an uppercut.
Murhapuro takes a shot to the head.
Murhapuro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Murhapuro fails to land.
Bose blocks an uppercut.
Murhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Bose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bose misses with a body punch.
Murhapuro misses with the head strike.
Bose pushes Murhapuro back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Bose pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Murhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bose looking to throw knees to the head but Murhapuro is blocking nicely.
Bose lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Bose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhapuro is trying to stall.
Bose using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murhapuro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bose tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Murhapuro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Good shot there by Bose.
Murhapuro ducks under a wild hook from Bose.
Bose walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Bose tries to keep at a distance but Murhapuro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bose lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhapuro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bose putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Murhapuro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bose lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Ispa Murhapuro has been cut.
Murhapuro wants to get back to striking at distance but Bose won't allow it.
Murhapuro is trying to break the clinch but Bose is controlling him.
Murhapuro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murhapuro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bose pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Murhapuro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Murhapuro blocks the elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Murhapuro's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Bose prevents Murhapuro from breaking the clinch.
Murhapuro misses with some punches.
Bose tries a knee to the head but Murhapuro blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bose misses with a knee to the head.
Murhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Bose.
Bose pushes Murhapuro back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murhapuro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bose with a knee to the head.
Murhapuro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bose tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bose lands an uppercut.
Bose lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro misses with the head strike.
Bose working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murhapuro wants to get back to striking at distance but Bose won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bose lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murhapuro backwards.
Bose lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bose tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murhapuro avoids it.
Bose makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Bose dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ispa Murhapuro's cut.
That's time! Bose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bose is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Some wild striking there from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bose. Murhapuro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhapuro throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhapuro lands with an uppercut that bounces Bose off the ropes and back into range.
Bose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murhapuro can do to turn this around?
Bose ducks under a wild hook from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro lands with an uppercut that bounces Bose off the ropes and back into range.
A telegraphed right hand from Bose misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro throws an overhand right that lands on Bose's shoulder, as Bose tries to avoid the shot.
Murhapuro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murhapuro takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Murhapuro moves into the clinch.
Bose tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bose misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Bose blocks a body shot from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro working aggressively here.
Murhapuro is trying to force a seperation but Bose has the dominant position.
Murhapuro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bose backwards.
Bose misses with some punches.
Bose gets through Murhapuro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bose.
Murhapuro misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Murhapuro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murhapuro throws the left hand but Bose avoids the punch easily.
Murhapuro misses with a looping right.
Bose avoids the body shot from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bose uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhapuro.
A shot to the body from Murhapuro misses
and Bose counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bose takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Murhapuro misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhapuro looks to throw the jab but Bose is out of range. #T2#
Bose works Murhapuro's body with a nice hook.
Murhapuro takes a swing at Bose's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Bose pushes Murhapuro up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bose lands a shoulder strike.
Bose misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bose with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Bose on the inside. #BC2#
Murhapuro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murhapuro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Bose misses the target.
Murhapuro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bose under the eye.
Bose misses with a straight right.
Murhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bose moves away.
Ispa Murhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhapuro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ispa Murhapuro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bose staying out of range there.
Murhapuro swings widly with a right hand
and Bose counters with a left to the body.
Bose lands a nice hook to Murhapuro's body. Murhapuro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhapuro misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ispa Murhapuro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ispa Murhapuro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Murhapuro is looking to clinch but Bose is avoiding it.
Bose throwing a counter right hand but Murhapuro manages to avoid it.
Bose wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murhapuro tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bose manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bose ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bose lands a jab to the head.
Murhapuro looks to score with a jab to the body but Bose is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Bose misses its target.
Bose moves away from the strike by Murhapuro.
A little feinted left hand from Bose on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murhapuro swings for the body but Bose moves out of range.
Bose jabs Murhapuro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murhapuro misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bose misses with a body shot.
Bose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bose with a body shot.
Murhapuro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murhapuro throws a big shot that misses.
Bose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhapuro was well out of range. Poor timing from Bose.#T1#
Bose missing with a left hand there. Murhapuro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bose swings for the body but Murhapuro moves out of range.
Murhapuro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murhapuro looks to score with a jab to the body but Bose is just out of range.
Bose misses with a body shot.
Murhapuro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murhapuro misses with a body shot.
Murhapuro misses with a looping right.
Murhapuro punishes Bose's body with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Murhapuro misses its intended target.
Bose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhapuro throws a hook but Bose blocks it.
Bose is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bose missing with a left hand there. Murhapuro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bose throws a body shot but no joy.
Bose scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murhapuro doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Bose lands with an uppercut that bounces Murhapuro off the ropes and back into range.
Bose lands a nice looking body shot.
Murhapuro looks to score with a jab to the body but Bose is just out of range.
Bose thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murhapuro tries to counter with a clinch but Bose shakes him off and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bose. Murhapuro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bose takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murhapuro just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhapuro misses with a lunging right hand
and Bose counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Murhapuro throws a big shot that misses.
Bose is looking to wear down Murhapuro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Murhapuro throws a series of punches but Bose avoids them all with ease.
Murhapuro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bose is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murhapuro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhapuro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bose missing with a left hand there. Murhapuro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murhapuro looks to land a right hand but Bose moved out of range.
Murhapuro throws a lazy right hand but Bose sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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 Remy Bose.
I think Bose has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remy Bose!
Remy Bose gave a mention to UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022 in Sao Paulo
Date: Jun 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Murhapuro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kimura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murhapuro.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kimura is trying to stall.
Kimura tries to break the clinch but Murhapuro is controlling the position. #BC2#
Murhapuro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Murhapuro clinches up with Kimura and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Murhapuro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Kimura tries to keep at a distance but Murhapuro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murhapuro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murhapuro pushes Kimura back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murhapuro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murhapuro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro lands a shot to the body.#T1##BC2#
Murhapuro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kimura just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Murhapuro gets a clinch. #BC2#
Murhapuro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Murhapuro pushes Kimura up against the ropes in a clinch.
Murhapuro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Murhapuro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murhapuro cracks Kimura with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kimura swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Murhapuro to counter with a crisp jab.
Ispa Murhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kimura throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A shot to the liver by Murhapuro. Beautiful body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Murhapuro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhapuro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhapuro stalks Kimura and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kimura's face. Kimura staggers backwards, shaken.
Murhapuro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murhapuro has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kimura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kimura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T2#
Kimura fails to land with a series of punches.
Kimura is breathing heavily.
Murhapuro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kimura on the side of the head.
Murhapuro cracks a nice hook into Kimura's ribs.
Donk. Murhapuro catches Kimura right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murhapuro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murhapuro connects with a single shot there.
Murhapuro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murhapuro cracks Kimura with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murhapuro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kimura doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice shot lands for Murhapuro.
Kimura ducks right into an uppercut from Murhapuro. #ROC2#Kimura is rocked!
Kimura looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oh Kimura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murhapuro closes the distance and catches Kimura with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Kimura is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Kimura is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Kimura is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Murhapuro takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ispa Murhapuro! |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022 in Kobe
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Fatukasi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fatukasi is looking to score with low kicks.
Murhapuro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fatukasi in his tracks.
Fatukasi wants to clinch up but Murhapuro keeps it at a distance.
Murhapuro misses with an uppercut. Fatukasi saw that one coming.
Fatukasi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fatukasi moves in looking to clinch but Murhapuro pushes him off.
Murhapuro connects with the punch.
Murhapuro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro throws an off balance right hand
and Fatukasi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No joy there for Fatukasi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fatukasi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murhapuro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro misses the shot to the body.
Fatukasi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murhapuro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fatukasi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fatukasi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Fatukasi walks into a stiff left hand from Murhapuro.
Fatukasi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murhapuro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fatukasi momentarily.
Murhapuro lands a jab to the nose.
Murhapuro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Fatukasi has closed the distance and engaged Murhapuro in a clinch.
Fatukasi prevents Murhapuro from breaking the clinch.
Murhapuro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murhapuro tries to stall but Fatukasi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Murhapuro working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murhapuro.
Fatukasi tries to work over Murhapuro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Fatukasi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhapuro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Fatukasi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Murhapuro misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fatukasi working hard to break the clinch.
Murhapuro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fatukasi is trying to push Murhapuro away but Murhapuro has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Murhapuro scores with a hook to the body.
Murhapuro misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Fatukasi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Murhapuro fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Murhapuro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murhapuro scores with a shot to the side of Fatukasi's head. #BC2#
Murhapuro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fatukasi moves in looking to clinch but Murhapuro pushes him off.
Murhapuro throws a hook to the side of Fatukasi's head but Fatukasi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murhapuro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fatukasi was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro misses with a hook.
Fatukasi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Murhapuro paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Fatukasi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murhapuro swats away the attempt to clinch by Fatukasi.
Ispa Murhapuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fatukasi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murhapuro swings for the body but Fatukasi moves out of range.
Fatukasi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Murhapuro takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Fatukasi manages to break the clinch.
Murhapuro works Fatukasi's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Murhapuro darts in and clinches Fatukasi up against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fatukasi can't break the clinch.
Fatukasi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Fatukasi breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Murhapuro avoids the body shot from Fatukasi.
Murhapuro scores with a hook to the body. Fatukasi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fatukasi tries to clinch there but Murhapuro circles away.
Fatukasi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhapuro.
Fatukasi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhapuro throws a hook but Fatukasi blocks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murhapuro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fatukasi tries to land a front kick but Murhapuro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fatukasi fails to land with a series of punches.
Murhapuro tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhapuro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fatukasi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fatukasi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fatukasi staying out of range there.
Fatukasi wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Murhapuro dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Murhapuro jabs at Fatukasi's body.
Fatukasi throws a leg kick
and Fatukasi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Fatukasi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fatukasi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murhapuro has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fatukasi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Murhapuro finds it's way through Fatukasi's defenses.
Ispa Murhapuro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murhapuro dips to his left and cracks Fatukasi with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fatukasi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro throws a hook but Fatukasi blocks it.
Fatukasi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murhapuro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ispa Murhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fatukasi tries to close the distance and clinch but Murhapuro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fatukasi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Murhapuro with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Murhapuro gets a clinch.
Murhapuro lands a left hand.
Murhapuro working hard to break the clinch.
Murhapuro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murhapuro misses with a body punch.
Murhapuro lands an uppercut.
Murhapuro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fatukasi is trying to push Murhapuro away but Murhapuro has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Murhapuro - that landed with a thud.
Fatukasi tries to circle away but Murhapuro has him pinned against the ropes.#BC2#
Murhapuro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murhapuro lunges at Fatukasi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fatukasi's hand.
Fatukasi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Murhapuro cracks Fatukasi with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Murhapuro misses. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Murhapuro clinches up against the ropes.
Fatukasi misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Fatukasi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fatukasi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murhapuro misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murhapuro.
Fatukasi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Murhapuro finds it's way through Fatukasi's defenses.
Fatukasi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fatukasi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Murhapuro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murhapuro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murhapuro keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Murhapuro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murhapuro cracks Fatukasi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Murhapuro with a jab.
Fatukasi ducks under a wild hook from Murhapuro.
A quick step to the side and Fatukasi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaylen Fatukasi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murhapuro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Murhapuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fatukasi throws a big counter combination but Murhapuro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fatukasi misses with a wild combination.
Murhapuro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murhapuro misses with a straight right.
Fatukasi is looking to clinch.
Fatukasi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro connects with a right hand. Fatukasi shakes it off.
Murhapuro throws a shot from downtown. Fatukasi moves away and avoids it.
Fatukasi misses with a head kick.
Fatukasi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murhapuro misses with a body shot.
Fatukasi tries to counter by clinching up but Murhapuro breaks away and moves out of range.
Murhapuro lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL2#
Murhapuro moves into range and clinches up with Fatukasi.
Murhapuro misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Murhapuro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fatukasi needs to keep his hands up - Murhapuro had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Fatukasi tries to close the distance and clinch but Murhapuro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Murhapuro clinches up with Fatukasi and pushes him back against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhapuro taking a breather.
Fatukasi blocking some punches.
Murhapuro wants to break free but Fatukasi has control.
Fatukasi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murhapuro.
Murhapuro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Murhapuro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left and a right from Murhapuro both land. Nice combination.
Murhapuro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murhapuro swings for the body but Fatukasi moves out of range.
Murhapuro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fatukasi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Murhapuro to counter with a crisp jab.
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.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Fatukasi misses with a double jab.
Murhapuro throws a right and a left that Fatukasi avoids nicely.
Fatukasi tries to clinch but Murhapuro is having none of it.
Murhapuro misses with a double jab.
Fatukasi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fatukasi tries to clinch but Murhapuro is having none of it.
Murhapuro throws an overhand right that lands on Fatukasi's shoulder, as Fatukasi tries to avoid the shot.
Fatukasi staying out of range there.
Murhapuro swats away the attempt to clinch by Fatukasi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murhapuro! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Fatukasi.
Fatukasi tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fatukasi tries to clinch there but Murhapuro circles away.
Murhapuro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fatukasi at a distance.
Murhapuro lands an overhand right.
Murhapuro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fatukasi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Fatukasi moves away from the strike by Murhapuro.
Fatukasi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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 missing with a left hand there. Fatukasi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murhapuro throws a lazy uppercut
and Fatukasi counters with a three punch combo that has Murhapuro backing up. Murhapuro nods at Fatukasi to acknowledge the strikes.
Murhapuro looks to score with a jab to the body but Fatukasi is just out of range.
Fatukasi blocks a jab.
Fatukasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhapuro moves away.
Murhapuro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Murhapuro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
Fatukasi manages to break the clinch.
Fatukasi is looking to wear down Murhapuro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fatukasi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fatukasi tries to clinch but Murhapuro moves out of range.
Fatukasi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fatukasi throws a right hand that Murhapuro ducks under and follows up with a left that Murhapuro also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fatukasi misses with a low kick as Murhapuro jumps back.#T2#
Fatukasi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murhapuro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fatukasi doesn't seem bothered though.
Fatukasi tries a head kick but it misses.
Fatukasi takes one on the button.
Murhapuro misses with a two punch combination.
Murhapuro lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Murhapuro misses the target.
Fatukasi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fatukasi is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fatukasi swings for the body but Murhapuro moves out of range.
Murhapuro lands a body shot.
Fatukasi doesn't manage to clinch there - Murhapuro circles away.
Fatukasi wants to clinch.#T3#
Murhapuro lands a nice looking body shot.
Murhapuro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fatukasi moves away from the strike by Murhapuro.
Murhapuro scores with a nice strike.
Danga de danga de dang - Murhapuro scores with a four punch combination!
Murhapuro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Murhapuro misses.
Fatukasi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fatukasi throws a right and a left that Murhapuro avoids nicely.
Fatukasi moves in looking to clinch but Murhapuro pushes him off.
Murhapuro dips to his left and cracks Fatukasi with an uppercut!
Fatukasi on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Fatukasi is looking to score with low kicks.
Murhapuro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Murhapuro. That snapped Fatukasi's head back.
Fatukasi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murhapuro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murhapuro throws out a counter right but Fatukasi avoids it with no problem.
Fatukasi wants to clinch up but Murhapuro keeps it at a distance.
Murhapuro scores with a nice right hand.
Fatukasi wants to clinch but Murhapuro slips to the side
and Murhapuro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murhapuro moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Fatukasi.
Fatukasi wants to clinch.
Murhapuro misses with a looping right.
Jaylen Fatukasi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fatukasi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murhapuro throws a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Murhapuro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murhapuro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Murhapuro! |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022 in Osaka II
Date: Apr 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Murhapuro tests Damchaigym's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Damchaigym slips under a jab from Murhapuro.
Damchaigym feints a counter leg kick.
Damchaigym throws a body kick that misses.
Murhapuro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Damchaigym takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Damchaigym throws a lazy head kick
and Murhapuro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Damchaigym tries to clinch up.
Donk. Murhapuro catches Damchaigym right on the button with a cross.
Damchaigym lands a nice looking kick to the body. Murhapuro takes a step back to recover.
Murhapuro throws a lazy right hand but Damchaigym sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Damchaigym moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Damchaigym tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Murhapuro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhapuro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Damchaigym. Damchaigym circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murhapuro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murhapuro.
Murhapuro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Damchaigym's hands.
Murhapuro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC#Damchaigym is rocked!
Damchaigym takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Damchaigym is still on wobbly legs! Can Murhapuro finish him?
Murhapuro works over Damchaigym's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
Murhapuro jabs Damchaigym to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Murhapuro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Damchaigym seems to have recovered his senses.
Murhapuro displaying some good clinch control by pressing Damchaigym up against the ropes.#BC#
Murhapuro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Damchaigym slips a jab from Murhapuro.
Ispa Murhapuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murhapuro misses with a hook.
Murhapuro slips a jab and a cross from Damchaigym.
Damchaigym moves to clinch but Murhapuro breaks away
and Murhapuro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Damchaigym ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Damchaigym pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murhapuro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Damchaigym.
Murhapuro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Damchaigym throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murhapuro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Damchaigym throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhapuro scores with a hook to the body. Damchaigym takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ispa Murhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhapuro tests Damchaigym's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murhapuro lands the left hand.
Damchaigym tries to close the distance and clinch but Murhapuro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big right from Murhapuro misses.
Murhapuro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Damchaigym.
Murhapuro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A left lands for Murhapuro.#CL2#
Damchaigym clinches up with Murhapuro and pushes him back against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhapuro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Damchaigym tries to break the clinch but Murhapuro is controlling the position.
A short right from Murhapuro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Murhapuro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Murhapuro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Murhapuro moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Murhapuro - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Murhapuro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murhapuro scores with a jab. Damchaigym acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murhapuro's corner calls for a 1-2. Murhapuro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murhapuro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Damchaigym momentarily.
Damchaigym tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Murhapuro counters with a straight right hand.
Murhapuro cracks Damchaigym with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murhapuro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Damchaigym can do to turn this around?#CL#
Damchaigym tries to keep at a distance but Murhapuro has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Murhapuro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Damchaigym fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murhapuro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Damchaigym takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab lands there for Murhapuro.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Murhapuro. Beautiful body shot.
Damchaigym with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Damchaigym takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murhapuro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Damchaigym drops his guard momentarily, allowing Murhapuro to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Damchaigym! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Murhapuro takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ispa Murhapuro! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1#
A big left from Murhapuro misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhapuro. Meesang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhapuro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhapuro slips a straight right by Meesang.
Murhapuro scores with a nice right hand.
Murhapuro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murhapuro lands a jab-cross combination.
Murhapuro throws the left hand but Meesang avoids the punch easily.
Murhapuro misses with a body shot
and Meesang counters with an inside leg kick.
Murhapuro tries to clinch but Meesang is having none of it.
Meesang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Meesang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murhapuro misses with a body shot.
Meesang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murhapuro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murhapuro lands a right hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murhapuro misses with a shot to the body
and Meesang counters with a leg kick.
Murhapuro takes a swing at Meesang's ribcage but misses.
Meesang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Murhapuro looks to land a left hand but Meesang moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Murhapuro rushes Meesang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murhapuro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meesang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meesang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murhapuro misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Murhapuro fails to land.
Meesang is pushing Murhapuro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Murhapuro digs a right hand into Meesang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Meesang's gas tank.
Meesang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murhapuro backwards. #BC2#
Meesang manages to break the clinch.
Murhapuro lands with an overhand left.
Murhapuro misses with an uppercut. Meesang saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meesang! But no joy.
Murhapuro throws a right hand that misses
and Meesang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Meesang throws an off balance right hand
and Murhapuro counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Murhapuro moves away from the strike by Meesang.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Murhapuro moves into the clinch.
Come on Meesang - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Murhapuro letting Meesang take a breather here.
Meesang receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#BC2#
Meesang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murhapuro misses with a hook
and Meesang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Meesang misses the jab.
Murhapuro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Meesang.
Murhapuro takes a swing at Meesang's ribcage but misses.
Meesang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murhapuro throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Meesang misses.
Murhapuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhapuro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murhapuro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Murhapuro. Beautiful body shot.
Murhapuro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Ispa Murhapuro has been cut.
Murhapuro misses with a body punch
letting Meesang counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Murhapuro is rocked!
Meesang knocks out Murhapuro with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Meesang before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Meesang picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manalili Meesang!
Manalili Meesang took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
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. #CL2#
Murhapuro clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
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. #SUB#
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#T1#
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.#SUB2#
Murhapuro is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T2#
Riggins can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T3#
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!
#T4#
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.#T5#
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.
#T6#
Riggins rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
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#T7#
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.
#T8#
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.
#T9#
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. #T10#
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. #T11#
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.#SUB#
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. #T12##SUB#
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#T13#
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. #SUB2#
Murhapuro working for a choke but Riggins is defending well. #T14#
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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Event:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Hxjcjdjdj Hdjxjdjdj! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ispa Murhapuro!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Murhapuro instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Murhapuro successfully pulls guard.
Hdjxjdjdj wants to control from the top but Murhapuro keeps moving.
Hdjxjdjdj advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hdjxjdjdj (3) vs (0) Murhapuro
Hdjxjdjdj in the domination position with Murhapuro hanging on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hdjxjdjdj looking to control but instead Murhapuro has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Hdjxjdjdj slows the pace down in half guard.
Hdjxjdjdj is trying to control the action in half guard but Murhapuro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hdjxjdjdj is really struggling to control Murhapuro but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Murhapuro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Hdjxjdjdj is stalling here. Murhapuro is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hdjxjdjdj seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Murhapuro has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hdjxjdjdj (3) vs (4) Murhapuro
Hdjxjdjdj struggling a bit here.
Hdjxjdjdj is trying to improve his position.
Murhapuro just content to control the position.
Hdjxjdjdj can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Hdjxjdjdj is looking for a sweep.
Hdjxjdjdj is working hard here to advance position.
Hdjxjdjdj seems a little lost for a moment, as Murhapuro dominates the positioning.
Hdjxjdjdj is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Murhapuro is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hdjxjdjdj (3) vs (6) Murhapuro
Hdjxjdjdj tries to lock up and control but Murhapuro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Murhapuro takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Hdjxjdjdj (3) vs (9) Murhapuro
Murhapuro really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hdjxjdjdj.#T4#
Let's hope that Murhapuro has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Murhapuro avoiding Hdjxjdjdj 's attempts to control his hands.
Murhapuro has good solid back control here. #T5##T6#
Hdjxjdjdj tries to roll but Murhapuro sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Hdjxjdjdj right now.
#T7#
Hdjxjdjdj is trying to break free.
Murhapuro just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Murhapuro is hanging on to Hdjxjdjdj's back as he tries to escape.
What can Hdjxjdjdj do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T8##SUB2#
Hdjxjdjdj 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! Hdjxjdjdj 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 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ispa Murhapuro! |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 07, 2022 |
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.#CL#
Murhapuro has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
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. #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
Morgandorffer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Murhapuro is holding on to half guard well.#T1#
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. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.
#T5#
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.
#T6#
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.
#SUB#
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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Event:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Ispa Murhapuro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Max Holloway!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Murhapuro moves into the clinch.#TD#
Murhapuro lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Murhapuro (2) vs (0) Holloway
Murhapuro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holloway being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Murhapuro wants to pass the guard but Holloway is keeping the position.
Murhapuro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Murhapuro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Murhapuro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murhapuro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Holloway bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murhapuro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murhapuro (2) vs (2) Holloway#T3#
Holloway trying to control but Murhapuro is working from the bottom.
Holloway looking to sit in guard and control but Murhapuro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murhapuro (4) vs (2) Holloway
Murhapuro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Holloway trying to control the position.
Holloway has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Murhapuro looking to pass the guard.
Murhapuro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Murhapuro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holloway is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Holloway is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murhapuro stays in close to Holloway's body and controls the position.
Holloway wants to control but Murhapuro passes easily into half guard.
#T6#
Murhapuro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Murhapuro.#T7#
Murhapuro's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Murhapuro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
Holloway is looking to improve his position.
Murhapuro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Holloway! Score +3 for passing guard: Murhapuro (7) vs (2) Holloway
Murhapuro controlling the position easily from mount.
Murhapuro continues to stall.#T9#
Holloway slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Holloway moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Murhapuro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10#
Murhapuro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murhapuro stays in close to Holloway's body and controls the position.
Murhapuro continues to hold on tight.#T11#
Holloway is trying to control the position but Murhapuro postures up.
Murhapuro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Murhapuro stopping the sweep attempt from Holloway.#T12#
Murhapuro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holloway is keeping the position for now.
Murhapuro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Holloway looking for a sweep. Not yet Holloway, not yet.
Murhapuro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murhapuro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T13#
Murhapuro advances to half guard.
Murhapuro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
More hug and hope from Murhapuro.#T14#
Murhapuro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Murhapuro is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Murhapuro takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Max Holloway was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm not going to get mad over something that I have no control over'. |
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Event:
BMF 13- Covington vs Takeda
Date: Sep 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Murhapuro cracks a nice hook into Cadena's ribs.
Cadena throws a nice looking combination but Murhapuro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cadena lands a lovely overhand right.
Murhapuro connects with the punch.
Cadena scores with a jab. Murhapuro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cadena moves out of range of the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some wild striking there from Cadena.
Murhapuro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cadena rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murhapuro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murhapuro throws out a counter right but Cadena avoids it with no problem.
Cadena takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cadena moves away from the strike by Murhapuro.
Cadena looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cadena swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhapuro unleashes a big counter combination but Cadena bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhapuro. Cadena does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhapuro throws a hook but Cadena avoids it easily.
Murhapuro scores with a jab to the body.
Murhapuro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhapuro stuns Cadena with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro stuns Cadena with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murhapuro misses the jab.#T1#
Cadena dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cadena bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cadena throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murhapuro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cadena moves out of range of the strikes.
Cadena throws a hook to the side of Murhapuro's head but Murhapuro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cadena will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murhapuro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cadena's head backwards.
Murhapuro lands the left hand.
Murhapuro's corner calls for a 1-2. Murhapuro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cadena jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cadena slips under a jab from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Murhapuro looks to score with a jab to the body but Cadena is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Cadena misses
and Murhapuro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Cadena misses its intended target. #CL2#
Murhapuro rushes Cadena and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Murhapuro breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Cadena tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhapuro was well out of range. Poor timing from Cadena.
Cadena throws a right hand that Murhapuro ducks under and follows up with a left that Murhapuro also avoids with ease.
Cadena takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murhapuro loads up on a big right hand but Cadena slips the punch.
Cadena lands with a shot to the body.
Cadena swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Cadena. Those never looked like landing.
Murhapuro throws a jab when Cadena was well out of range.
Cadena's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murhapuro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cadena scrambles back to his feet.
Murhapuro throws a big shot that misses.
Murhapuro misses with a hook. Cadena ducked under it nicely.
Murhapuro lands with a shot to the body.
Murhapuro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Murhapuro misses.
Cadena is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murhapuro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cadena throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murhapuro counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Cadena is rocked!
Murhapuro slips a jab and a cross from Cadena.
Cadena is breathing heavily.
Murhapuro scores with a one two! Cadena had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oh Cadena is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Murhapuro steps in with a hook that catches Cadena right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Murhapuro follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Cadena looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Murhapuro! |
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Event:
BMF 9- Gettin’ Paid
Date: Aug 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Murhapuro jabs at Smith's body.
Murhapuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhapuro lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Murhapuro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murhapuro cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith throws a series of punches but Murhapuro avoids them all with ease.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Murhapuro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Murhapuro slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Murhapuro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murhapuro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
#CL#
Murhapuro darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Smith tries to break free but Murhapuro pushes him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Murhapuro.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
Murhapuro gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Murhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
A body shot lands from Murhapuro.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murhapuro as Smith tries to tie him up.
Murhapuro misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith blocking some punches.
Murhapuro controlling the action here for a moment.
Murhapuro slows down the pace here.
Murhapuro seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Murhapuro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro lands with a right to the head.
Smith tries to circle away but Murhapuro has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Murhapuro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Murhapuro stalling the fight.
Murhapuro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murhapuro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhapuro has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Murhapuro avoiding damage.
Murhapuro scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Murhapuro as the two fighters clinch.
Murhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Murhapuro misses with a punch to the body.
Murhapuro is pushing Smith up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Murhapuro lands a body punch.
Murhapuro misses with some punches.
#T3#
Murhapuro presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Murhapuro won't allow it.
Murhapuro lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Murhapuro lands a body punch.
Murhapuro scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Murhapuro lands a shoulder strike.
Murhapuro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murhapuro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Murhapuro on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Murhapuro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Murhapuro is controlling him.
Murhapuro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murhapuro lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Smith tries to break free but Murhapuro pushes him back against the cage.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murhapuro walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ispa Murhapuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keishin Smith.
Murhapuro lands an overhand right.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murhapuro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murhapuro scores with a hook.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murhapuro.
Murhapuro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murhapuro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Keishin Smith has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murhapuro, as that shot connected.
#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Smith swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Murhapuro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keishin Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Ispa Murhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhapuro misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith throws a one two combo.
#CL#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Murhapuro. Murhapuro maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhapuro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Murhapuro finish him?
Murhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhapuro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Murhapuro is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Murhapuro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Murhapuro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhapuro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalling in the clinch from Murhapuro.
#T1#
Smith tries to stall but Murhapuro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Murhapuro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith tries to circle away but Murhapuro has him pinned against the cage.
Murhapuro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Murhapuro throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murhapuro prevents it.
Ispa Murhapuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keishin Smith.
Murhapuro lands with a short shot to the head. #KD#
Murhapuro drops Smith onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Smith is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murhapuro creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Smith with a big uppercut! Smith tries to clinch up but Murhapuro pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Smith to the mat! Smith covers up and Murhapuro unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ispa Murhapuro! |
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