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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Murhaa (ranked 4424 p4p, 91 weight class) and German Cordova (ranked 5636 p4p, 112 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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192 lbs
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150 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ispa Murhaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, German Cordova!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cordova is looking to clinch but Murhaa is avoiding it.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cordova connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murhaa. Murhaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murhaa misses with a straight right.
Cordova's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murhaa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cordova scrambles back to his feet.
Murhaa misses with a left hand
and Cordova counters with a right hand to the body.
Murhaa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cordova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhaa is looking to counter punch.
Cordova's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cordova's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cordova throws a jab when Murhaa was well out of range.
Murhaa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cordova counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murhaa thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cordova loads up on a big right hand but Murhaa slips the punch.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cordova makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Cordova's head but Cordova sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cordova unleashes a big counter combination but Murhaa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cordova misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murhaa instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Murhaa to work.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Murhaa just leaning against Cordova, taking a breather.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Cordova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cordova.
Murhaa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Cordova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa has Cordova pushed against the cage.
Cordova misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Cordova controls the action.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Cordova.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cordova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow.
Murhaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cordova backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Cordova controls the action.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Cordova blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Murhaa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cordova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Cordova controls his hands.
Cordova misses with a punch on the inside.
Cordova struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
Cordova is trying to force a seperation but Murhaa has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Murhaa digs a right hand underneath Cordova's ribcage. Cordova let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cordova scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Murhaa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Murhaa tries to clinch up
and Cordova counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cordova moves into the clinch.
Murhaa lands a nice uppercut.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Cordova.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordova lands with a short shot to the head.
Cordova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cordova misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cordova prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Cordova avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Cordova controls the action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cordova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa pushes Cordova back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Murhaa.
Murhaa effectively controlling the action here.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Cordova.
Murhaa effectively controlling the action here.
Cordova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Cordova blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Cordova struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordova lands with a short shot to the head.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Ispa Murhaa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa slowing the pace effectively.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa lands an uppercut.
Cordova blocking some punches.
Murhaa leaning against his opponent.
Murhaa lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Murhaa.
Cordova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cordova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Cordova controls the action.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Cordova.
A short right from Murhaa on the inside.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Cordova controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cordova blocking some punches.
Murhaa has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Murhaa dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Cordova slips under a jab.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cordova.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut. Cordova saw that one coming.
Murhaa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cordova counters with a straight right hand.
Cordova lands a nice shot to the body.
Cordova lands a nice looking body shot.
Murhaa slips a jab and a cross from Cordova.
Murhaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cordova can do to turn this around?
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Cordova.
Cordova throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murhaa on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa misses with a right hand
and Murhaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cordova.
Murhaa clobbers Cordova with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cordova swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa throws a hook to the side of Cordova's head but Cordova sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Cordova. Those never looked like landing.
Murhaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cordova's head backwards.
German Cordova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cordova lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murhaa at a distance.
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.
Cordova is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murhaa rather than just go for the knockout.
Murhaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cordova.
Cordova keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murhaa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cordova's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murhaa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cordova scrambles back to his feet.
Murhaa moves into range and clinches up with Cordova.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Cordova misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cordova.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cordova working aggressively here.
Cordova lands a nice shot to the body.
Cordova doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhaa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right from Cordova on the inside.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cordova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cordova lands a hook that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cordova takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Cordova as the two fighters clinch.
Cordova blocking some punches.
A short right from Cordova on the inside.
A short right from Cordova on the inside.
Murhaa lands a nice uppercut.
Cordova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cordova.
Cordova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa scores with a shot to the side of Cordova's head.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Murhaa controlling the action here for a moment.
Murhaa lands a left hand.
Cordova has had enough of the clinch but Murhaa keeps him there for the moment.
Murhaa stalling the fight.
German Cordova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee is keeping an eye on Murhaa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Murhaa gets through Cordova's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Cordova controls his hands.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cordova's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Cordova.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to German Cordova.
I think Murhaa 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Murhaa!
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hype
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