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Event:
Sucker Punch 145# CSS Finals
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Purjalsta changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lokki looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Purjalsta scores with a couple of short elbows.
Purjalsta 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 Lokki's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lokki can't do much from the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Lokki's face as Purjalsta controls the position.
Purjalsta lands an elbow.
Lokki is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at JAG Battle Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Purjalsta working away.
Lokki is trying to get back to half guard.
Purjalsta takes a little break here. Lokki wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purjalsta moves into full mount! #T1#
Lokki is looking to get to half guard.
Purjalsta controlling from mount.
Purjalsta's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Purjalsta postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lokki looks a forlorn figure.
Purjalsta avoids the attempt from Lokki to control.
Purjalsta content just to control the position here. #T2#
Purjalsta looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Purjalsta looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lokki is looking to improve his position but Purjalsta isn't that keen on the idea.
Purjalsta controlling from the full mount.
Purjalsta connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Purjalsta landing strikes from the mount.
Purjalsta takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Purjalsta fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Purjalsta punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lokki is bucking up trying to escape but Purjalsta cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Purjalsta prevents Lokki from getting the reversal.
Lokki flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Lokki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Purjalsta lands a big elbow.
Purjalsta tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lokki is desperately trying to improve his position but Purjalsta has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Lokki in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Purjalsta controlling his opponent.
Purjalsta postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lokki looks a forlorn figure.
Purjalsta controlling from the full mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Purjalsta working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Purjalsta with a couple of short strikes.
Lokki takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lokki is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Purjalsta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Purjalsta controlling his opponent.
Purjalsta lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
O Chen Purjalsta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Purjalsta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lokki but Lokki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lokki is looking to slow Purjalsta down with leg kicks.
Sorsa Lokki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Purjalsta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lokki!
#CL2#
Purjalsta moves into the clinch.
Lokki can't break the clinch.
Purjalsta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lokki's efforts to push away.
Lokki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Purjalsta has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purjalsta pressing his opponent against the cage.
Purjalsta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lokki walks away with a smile on his face. Purjalsta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Lokki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Lokki.
Lokki misses with a leg kick.
Purjalsta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Purjalsta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lokki finds it's way round the side to connect with Purjalsta's head.
Lokki blocks a jab.
Lokki connects with a leg kick.
Lokki scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lokki scores with a one two! Purjalsta had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Lokki misses.
Purjalsta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lokki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lokki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Purjalsta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Purjalsta clinches up against the cage.
Purjalsta drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lokki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sorsa Lokki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of O Chen Purjalsta.
Purjalsta leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
Lokki working hard to break the clinch.
Lokki tries a knee to the head but Purjalsta blocks it.
Purjalsta pressing his opponent against the cage.
Purjalsta misses with a punch on the inside.
Lokki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Purjalsta is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Lokki stops a takedown attempt from Purjalsta.
Lokki tries to break the clinch but Purjalsta is controlling the position.
Purjalsta is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Purjalsta prevents Lokki from breaking the clinch.
Purjalsta holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Lokki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Lokki.
A nice combination there by Lokki.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lokki.
Lokki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Lokki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Purjalsta counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Purjalsta happy to just control the position for now.
Lokki takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Purjalsta landing a few strikes.
Purjalsta in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sorsa Lokki dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lokki tries to bum rush Purjalsta with a series of wild strikes but Purjalsta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Purjalsta throws a chopping leg kick but Lokki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD2#
Lokki gets caught napping as Purjalsta dives in and scores a takedown. Lokki manages to retain guard.
Purjalsta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Purjalsta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Purjalsta stands up over Lokki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purjalsta pushes down on Lokki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Purjalsta connects with a nice short shot to Lokki's temple.
Lokki is trying to stand.
#T1#
Purjalsta is thwarting Lokki's attempts to control the position.
Purjalsta slows the pace down in half guard.
More stalling from Purjalsta.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Lokki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Purjalsta pulls his head out easily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sorsa Lokki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Purjalsta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Purjalsta lands strikes from half guard.
Purjalsta content to control rather than advance.
O Chen Purjalsta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lokki wants to control but Purjalsta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Purjalsta content to control rather than advance.
Lokki wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Purjalsta slips a nice elbow through Lokki's hands, connecting with Lokki's forehead.
Purjalsta content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Purjalsta 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Purjalsta scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Purjalsta tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lokki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lokki is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lokki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Purjalsta drops his hands momentarily and Lokki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sorsa Lokki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lokki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lokki blocks a jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lokki digs a good body shot into Purjalsta's ribs.
Lokki cracks Purjalsta with a good jab.
Lokki stuffs the takedown.
Purjalsta slips a jab and a cross from Lokki.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lokki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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 Sorsa Lokki.
I think Lokki 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sorsa Lokki!
Our winner, Sorsa Lokki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated O Chen Purjalsta had this to say: 'This naturally wasn't how I wanted my debut to go. I will not rest on this. I will improve on everything. My gym. My nutrition. And I will be back, make no mistake. '. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 145# CSS Semis
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
DIsmantle gets tackled into the cage by Purjalsta. Purjalsta maintains the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for DIsmantle.
Purjalsta stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
DIsmantle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Purjalsta throws out a leg kick but DIsmantle moves out of range and Purjalsta only half commits.
Nice straight punches there by DIsmantle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of DIsmantle.
DIsmantle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Purjalsta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mickey DIsmantle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from DIsmantle finds it's target.
DIsmantle scores with a hook.
DIsmantle cracks Purjalsta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DIsmantle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've been told by DIsmantle's head coaches at Legendary MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
DIsmantle scores with a decent looking hook.
DIsmantle plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Purjalsta to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Purjalsta just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mickey DIsmantle!
Mickey DIsmantle made sure to mention his sponsor, Threads of HARDCORE in his post fight interview.
O Chen Purjalsta was interviewed post fight and said 'This naturally wasn't how I wanted my debut to go. I will not rest on this. I will improve on everything. My gym. My nutrition. And I will be back, make no mistake. '. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 145# CSS RD2
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Purjalsta but Purjalsta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Petrov leaves Purjalsta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Purjalsta shoots in and bounces Petrov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Petrov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Petrov striking off his back but it's not causing Purjalsta any problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purjalsta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Purjalsta controlling from the top position.
Purjalsta stopping the sweep attempt from Petrov.#T1#
Purjalsta working some strikes from top position.
Purjalsta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Purjalsta preventing the sweep.
Purjalsta sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Purjalsta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petrov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Purjalsta has managed to get both his arms back between Petrov's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Petrov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petrov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
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.
Purjalsta seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Purjalsta is working Petrov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Purjalsta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petrov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Purjalsta sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Purjalsta stands up over Petrov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Purjalsta won't allow Petrov to sweep him here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Petrov controls Purjalsta momentarily but Purjalsta frees himself.
Purjalsta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Purjalsta passes Petrov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Petrov trying to hold on to Purjalsta's head to control him but Purjalsta postures up.
Petrov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Purjalsta haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Petrov is looking to improve his position.
Purjalsta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Purjalsta performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Petrov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Petrov trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Petrov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Purjalsta is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Purjalsta gets a clinch. #T4##TD#
Purjalsta wants the takedown. Petrov is fighting it off but Purjalsta persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Petrov's guard against the cage.
Petrov scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Purjalsta preventing the sweep.
Purjalsta stands up over Petrov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Petrov looking to control.
Petrov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Purjalsta controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Purjalsta controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
O Chen Purjalsta dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Purjalsta has a takedown stuffed.
And Petrov tries to counter it with a takedown but Purjalsta pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Purjalsta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?
Purjalsta throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Petrov is defended easily by Purjalsta.#CL#
Purjalsta rushes Petrov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Purjalsta gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Petrov is working for takedown but Purjalsta is calmly controlling the position for now.
O Chen Purjalsta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Petrov.
Purjalsta stalling the fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Purjalsta takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Purjalsta for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T1#
Purjalsta stalls.
Petrov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Purjalsta avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Petrov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Purjalsta is defending well.
Purjalsta can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Purjalsta works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Purjalsta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Petrov throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Petrov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Purjalsta controls the pace.#T2#
Purjalsta preventing the sweep.
Petrov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Purjalsta controls the pace.
Petrov trying to keep a closed guard but Purjalsta is proving a slippery customer.
Purjalsta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petrov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Purjalsta dives in and grabs Petrov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petrov pushes down on Purjalsta's head and hops out.#CL#
Purjalsta moves into range and clinches up with Petrov.#T3#
Purjalsta missing with knees to the body.
Purjalsta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Petrov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Purjalsta pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Petrov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Purjalsta is trying to defend but Petrov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Petrov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Purjalsta moves into full guard.
#T4#
Purjalsta wants to stand but Petrov is controlling the position.
Petrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Petrov postures up and lands a big shot to Purjalsta's brow.
Petrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Petrov works over Purjalsta with some ground and pound from guard.
Petrov throwing strikes but missing.
Purjalsta is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
O Chen Purjalsta 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Petrov darts in looking for a takedown but Purjalsta gets double underhooks and turns Petrov into the cage.
Petrov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPurjalsta.
Petrov checks the leg kick.
Petrov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Purjalsta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petrov defends it nicely.#CL#
Purjalsta moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Purjalsta avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Purjalsta gets underhooks to prevent Petrov's takedown attempt.
O Chen Purjalsta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Petrov.
Purjalsta will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Petrov up against the cage.
Petrov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Purjalsta prevents it.
#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Purjalsta has Petrov pushed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Purjalsta.
Petrov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Purjalsta is defending well.
The referee calls for Purjalsta to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by O Chen Purjalsta.#CL#
Purjalsta clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Purjalsta lands a takedown into guard.
O Chen Purjalsta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Petrov is trying to control the position but Purjalsta postures up.
O Chen Purjalsta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Purjalsta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Petrov pushes a forearm under Purjalsta's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Purjalsta is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adrian Petrov!
In defeat, O Chen Purjalsta stepped up to the mic, saying 'This naturally wasn't how I wanted my debut to go. I will not rest on this. I will improve on everything. My gym. My nutrition. And I will be back, make no mistake. '. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 947 Round 2
Date: Jan 17, 2020 |
#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Guy blocks the leg kick.
Guy lands a slapping body shot.
Guy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Purjalsta moves out of range as Guy strikes.
Guy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Purjalsta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Guy is not content to let Purjalsta control the position.
Purjalsta creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Guy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Guy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Guy tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Guy defending against the ground and pound.
Guy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Guy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Purjalsta on the ground.
Guy prevents Purjalsta from improving position.
Guy tries to escape but Purjalsta is in control.
Purjalsta lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Guy down.
Guy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Purjalsta connects with a decent elbow.
Purjalsta is looking to take a break and control but Guy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Guy wants to get back to his feet but Purjalsta drags him back down.#T2#
Guy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Purjalsta throws a strike aimed at the side of Guy's head but Guy avoids it well.
Purjalsta working the body and head with strikes.
Purjalsta working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Purjalsta is putting a hurting on Guy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Purjalsta grinds an elbow into Guy's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Purjalsta working the ground and pound.
Purjalsta creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Guy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Purjalsta grinds an elbow into Guy's temple.
Purjalsta is putting a hurting on Guy here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3#
Purjalsta lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Purjalsta controlling from side mount.
Purjalsta is chipping away with strikes.
Purjalsta misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Purjalsta looks up at the clock and then as Guy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Purjalsta smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Guy is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
Purjalsta scoring with punches from side control.
Guy taking a bit of punishment here - Purjalsta scoring with strikes.
Purjalsta controls the position from side control.
Purjalsta scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Guy to see if he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Purjalsta trying to control the action but Guy is working from the bottom.
Guy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
O Chen Purjalsta dominated that round.
That's time! Guy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Purjalsta misses with a wild body shot.
O Chen Purjalsta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Purjalsta goes for a double leg but Guy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Guy continues to drive forward.
Guy tries to counter by clinching up but Purjalsta breaks away and moves out of range.
Guy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Purjalsta moves away.
Purjalsta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Guy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Purjalsta.
Purjalsta shoots for a double leg takedown but Guy sprawls well. He's pushed Purjalsta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Purjalsta throws a leg kick but Guy checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy tries to clinch up.
Guy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Purjalsta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tourney Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of O Chen Purjalsta.
A swing and a miss from Purjalsta.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Guy tries to bum rush Purjalsta with a series of wild strikes but Purjalsta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Guy instigates a clinch.
Guy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Guy.
Nice body punch from Guy.
Purjalsta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guy's elbow.
Purjalsta drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guy lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Guy lands a hook that snaps the head of Purjalsta backwards.
Guy lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Guy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Purjalsta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Purjalsta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Purjalsta is trying to drag Guy to the mat but Guy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Guy pushes Purjalsta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Purjalsta has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Guy after a bit of a struggle.
A short right from Guy.
Purjalsta is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Guy.
Guy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Guy lands a shoulder strike.
Guy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC#
Purjalsta is rocked!
Guy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Purjalsta backwards.
Purjalsta is still on wobbly legs! Can Guy finish him?
Purjalsta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guy creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Purjalsta's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Purjalsta drops to his knees and Guy pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tourney Guy!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 947 Round 1
Date: Jan 16, 2020 |
#R1#
Grafter wants to clinch up but Purjalsta keeps it at a distance.
Purjalsta half committed to a counter leg kick.
Grafter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grafter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Purjalsta's head.
Grafter throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Purjalsta.
Grafter scores with a sloppy right hand. Purjalsta should have avoided that one.
Purjalsta looks to land a right hand but Grafter moved out of range.
Purjalsta tries to land a front kick but Grafter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grafter.
Good exchange - Grafter coming out on top.
Purjalsta blocks a head kick by Grafter.
Purjalsta half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD#
Purjalsta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grafter was covering up waiting for the punch and Purjalsta finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Purjalsta lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Purjalsta landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Purjalsta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Purjalsta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Purjalsta looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Purjalsta trying to control but Grafter is working from the bottom.
Purjalsta is working Grafter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Purjalsta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Purjalsta preventing the sweep.
Purjalsta cracks Grafter with a solid left hand.
Purjalsta is working Grafter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Grafter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Purjalsta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Grafter has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Purjalsta has passed into side control.
Grafter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Grafter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Grafter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Purjalsta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Purjalsta distracts Grafter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grafter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Purjalsta scoring with some ground and pound.
Purjalsta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Purjalsta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Purjalsta chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Grafter is trying to keep Purjalsta in close.
Purjalsta works over Grafter with some ground and pound from guard.
Grafter looks winded!
Purjalsta with a nice head shot there.
Purjalsta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grafter's head.
Purjalsta passes Grafter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Purjalsta lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Purjalsta.
Purjalsta lands with a punch from half guard.
Purjalsta slips a nice elbow through Grafter's hands, connecting with Grafter's forehead.
Grafter tries to get to full guard but Purjalsta has control of the leg.
Purjalsta lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Purjalsta. #T4#
Purjalsta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Grafter has hold of Purjalsta's hands but Purjalsta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Purjalsta is trying to control the action in half guard but Grafter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Purjalsta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Purjalsta working the head and body with strikes.
Purjalsta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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!
Purjalsta is nestled in close to Grafter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Purjalsta there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Purjalsta connects with a nice short shot to Grafter's temple.
Grafter is refusing to be controlled, as Purjalsta sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Purjalsta there.
Purjalsta passes to full mount!
Purjalsta cracks Grafter with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
O Chen Purjalsta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Grafter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grafter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Purjalsta's head.
Grafter moves away from the strike by Purjalsta.
Grafter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Purjalsta misses with an uppercut
and Grafter counters with a straight right hand.
Grafter closes the distance but Purjalsta moves to the side #TD#
and Purjalsta counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Purjalsta winds up and cracks Grafter with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Purjalsta tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grafter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Purjalsta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Purjalsta slows the pace down in half guard.
Grafter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Grafter wants to get back to his feet.
Grafter is breathing heavily.
Purjalsta trying to control from half guard but Grafter is working away.
Grafter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Purjalsta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Purjalsta slips a nice elbow through Grafter's hands, connecting with Grafter's forehead.
Purjalsta working over Grafter with some ground and pound. Grafter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Grafter has hold of Purjalsta's hands but Purjalsta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Purjalsta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Grafter has hold of Purjalsta's hands but Purjalsta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Purjalsta wants to free his trapped foot but Grafter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Purjalsta slips a nice elbow through Grafter's hands, connecting with Grafter's forehead.
Grafter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Purjalsta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Purjalsta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grafter can do to turn this around?
Purjalsta working Grafter over with strikes. #T2#
Grafter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Purjalsta lands with a punch from half guard.
Purjalsta is keen to just control but Grafter is a slippery customer.
Purjalsta lands strikes from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Purjalsta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Purjalsta content to control rather than advance.
Grafter is looking to control Purjalsta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grafter avoid being mounted?
Purjalsta working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Purjalsta connects with a nice short shot to Grafter's temple.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grafter is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Purjalsta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Purjalsta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nice strikes from Purjalsta there.
Grafter taking some punishment here, with Purjalsta in his half guard.
Purjalsta is nestled in close to Grafter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Purjalsta is taking a breather. Grafter says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Purjalsta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Purjalsta lands a nice short elbow.
Purjalsta with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Grafter tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Purjalsta drops an elbow to the side of Grafter's head.
Purjalsta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Purjalsta is nestled in close to Grafter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Purjalsta slips a nice elbow through Grafter's hands, connecting with Grafter's forehead.
Purjalsta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Purjalsta stalling.
Purjalsta has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Purjalsta controlling the pace for now.
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!
Grafter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
O Chen Purjalsta dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Purjalsta throws a body punch but Grafter moves out of range.
Grafter connects with a high kick.
Purjalsta swats away the attempt to clinch by Grafter.
Purjalsta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grafter manages to avoid it.
Grafter tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Purjalsta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Purjalsta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purjalsta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Purjalsta trying to control the position from guard on top but Grafter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Purjalsta stands up over Grafter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
O Chen Purjalsta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Purjalsta distracts Grafter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Purjalsta sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Grafter keeping moving, preventing Purjalsta from controlling successfully.
Purjalsta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grafter's head.
Purjalsta connects with a couple of short punches.
Purjalsta works over Grafter with some ground and pound from guard.
Purjalsta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Purjalsta chips away with some ground and pound.
Grafter wants to get back to his feet but Purjalsta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnny Grafter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grafter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Purjalsta postures up and lands a big shot to Grafter's brow.
Grafter has momentary wrist control but Purjalsta slips an elbow through the middle.
Purjalsta lands a couple of elbows.
Purjalsta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Purjalsta landing with the ground and pound.
Purjalsta slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Grafter.
Purjalsta working over Grafter with some ground and pound. Grafter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Purjalsta lands strikes from half guard.
Purjalsta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Purjalsta slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Purjalsta lands a nice short elbow.
Purjalsta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Purjalsta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grafter is looking to control Purjalsta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grafter avoid being mounted?
Purjalsta working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Purjalsta.
Grafter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Purjalsta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Purjalsta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Purjalsta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Purjalsta is nestled in close to Grafter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Purjalsta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#
Grafter is rocked!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Purjalsta lands a nice short elbow.
Grafter is still in real trouble! Can Purjalsta finish him?
Purjalsta lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Purjalsta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Well, if Purjalsta 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.
Grafter has hold of Purjalsta's hands but Purjalsta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice strikes from Purjalsta there.
Purjalsta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Purjalsta uses his free foot to push down on Grafter's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Grafter.
Purjalsta landing shots from mount.
Purjalsta working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Grafter is bucking up trying to escape but Purjalsta cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Purjalsta looking to control and managing it successfully.
Purjalsta lands a big elbow - Grafter is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Grafter is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). O Chen Purjalsta!
O Chen Purjalsta decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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