PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heitor Machado (ranked 3778 p4p, 3551 weight class) and Ispa Murhapuro (ranked 126 p4p, 120 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Machado
vs
Murhapuro

225 cm
27
300
16 - 13 - 0

212 cm
27
300
12 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Core Combat

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heitor Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Ispa Murhapuro!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Machado shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Murhapuro's guard.
Machado preventing the sweep.

Machado drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Murhapuro dives on top into guard.

Murhapuro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machado is keeping the position for now.
Murhapuro slips nicely into half guard.

Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Murhapuro is working for a submission of some sort.
Machado slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Murhapuro drops back looking for a leg! Machado is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Machado manages to kick Murhapuro off! Murhapuro jumps back into Machado's guard.
I've been told that Murhapuro has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado wants to control but Murhapuro is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Murhapuro is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murhapuro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Machado does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Machado actively working from the bottom here.

Murhapuro seems to be working for a kimura but Machado defends the submission attempt.

Murhapuro is looking for a kimura but Machado is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Murhapuro to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Machado gets full guard.

Machado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murhapuro defends well.

Machado had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murhapuro defends it easily.
Murhapuro trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.

Murhapuro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murhapuro has managed to get both his arms back between Machado's legs - danger averted.
Machado trying to keep a closed guard but Murhapuro is proving a slippery customer.

Murhapuro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Machado manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Murhapuro has Machado in his guard.

Murhapuro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machado can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Murhapuro looking for a guillotine here but Machado defends easily.

Machado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Murhapuro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Murhapuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Murhapuro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machado can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Murhapuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Machado is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Murhapuro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Machado defends well.
Murhapuro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Murhapuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Murhapuro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Heitor Machado will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Murhapuro has Machado up against the cage in a clinch.
Machado wants to break free but Murhapuro has control.
Murhapuro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado tries to pull guard but Murhapuro holds him up against the cage and eventually Machado drops back down to his feet.
Machado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murhapuro has him pressed against the cage.

Murhapuro pulls guard.

Murhapuro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Murhapuro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machado gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Murhapuro is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Machado rolls with it to try and escape but Murhapuro cranks on the arm and Machado is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ispa Murhapuro!