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WCF 12: Khumpai vs Purcell PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cezary Kesik (ranked 23991 p4p, 552 weight class) and Amadeus Gunnarsson (ranked 24062 p4p, 583 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kesik might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kękę - Presja. Amadeus Gunnarsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cezary Kesik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amadeus Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kesik closes the distance and clinches.
Kesik is trying to break free.
Gunnarsson wants the takedown. Kesik is fighting it off but Gunnarsson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kesik's guard against the cage.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kesik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gunnarsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gunnarsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gunnarsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gunnarsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Gunnarsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gunnarsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kesik being controlled here, momentarily.
Kesik has momentary wrist control but Gunnarsson slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson working some strikes from top position.
Kesik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson landing with the ground and pound.
Gunnarsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Gunnarsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kesik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gunnarsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kesik could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gunnarsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gunnarsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gunnarsson landing some decent shots from guard.
Kesik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gunnarsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gunnarsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kesik is breathing heavily.
Gunnarsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kesik's head.
Gunnarsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kesik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gunnarsson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gunnarsson working some strikes from top position.
Gunnarsson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gunnarsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gunnarsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kesik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson distracts Kesik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gunnarsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gunnarsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gunnarsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kesik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson 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.
Gunnarsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kesik is retaining full guard.
Gunnarsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gunnarsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnarsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kesik's head.
Gunnarsson working some strikes from top position.
Gunnarsson lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amadeus Gunnarsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gunnarsson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gunnarsson throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gunnarsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kesik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunnarsson with a nice head shot there.
Gunnarsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gunnarsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gunnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson landing with the ground and pound.
Gunnarsson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kesik manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gunnarsson has Kesik in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kesik off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gunnarsson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kesik is trying to defend but Gunnarsson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kesik avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gunnarsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kesik is trying to stand up here but Gunnarsson is controlling him well.
Kesik taking some punishment here, with Gunnarsson in his half guard.
Gunnarsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kesik on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kesik keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kesik is staying active underneath Gunnarsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gunnarsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gunnarsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kesik's head.
Amadeus Gunnarsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gunnarsson controlling the action here.
Gunnarsson working over Kesik with some ground and pound. Kesik looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson winds up and cracks Kesik with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gunnarsson controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Gunnarsson 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.
Gunnarsson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gunnarsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gunnarsson works his foot free and advances to mount.
BOOM! Gunnarsson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gunnarsson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gunnarsson with good strikes from the mount here!
Gunnarsson landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amadeus Gunnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kesik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gunnarsson gets tackled into the cage by Kesik. Kesik maintains the clinch.
Gunnarsson has Kesik pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kesik manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kesik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gunnarsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gunnarsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cezary Kesik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amadeus Gunnarsson.
Kesik lands an elbow that stopped Gunnarsson in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Amadeus Gunnarsson has been cut.
Kesik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kesik tries to land knees in the clinch but Gunnarsson avoids the damage to the body.
Gunnarsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gunnarsson tightens his grip and picks Kesik up, before dumping him to the ground. Kesik manages to land in guard.
Gunnarsson throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gunnarsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gunnarsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kesik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kesik utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gunnarsson postures up in Kesik's guard and throws a big left but Kesik blocks it.
Gunnarsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gunnarsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gunnarsson scoring with some ground and pound.
Gunnarsson trying to control but Kesik is working from the bottom.
Gunnarsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gunnarsson postures up in Kesik's guard and throws a big left but Kesik blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kesik pushes Gunnarsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Gunnarsson has Kesik pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kesik manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gunnarsson tightens his grip and picks Kesik up, before dumping him to the ground. Kesik manages to land in guard.
Gunnarsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gunnarsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gunnarsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kesik's head.
Gunnarsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gunnarsson lands a couple of digs.
Gunnarsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gunnarsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Gunnarsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gunnarsson landing some decent shots from guard.
Kesik has momentary wrist control but Gunnarsson slips an elbow through the middle.
Gunnarsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Kesik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gunnarsson landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson is in close to Kesik's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gunnarsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Kesik is looking to stand up but Gunnarsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Gunnarsson cracks Kesik with a solid left hand.
Gunnarsson landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunnarsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cezary Kesik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amadeus Gunnarsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gunnarsson works over Kesik with some ground and pound from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amadeus Gunnarsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gunnarsson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amadeus Gunnarsson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Koji Ueno (ranked 3884 p4p, 332 weight class) and Tyron Lee Davis Jr (ranked 4579 p4p, 365 weight class). Davis Jr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wavy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Koji Ueno has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Koji Ueno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyron Lee Davis Jr!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ueno misses with a body shot.
Ueno fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Davis Jr.
Nice takedown defense from Ueno. No joy for Davis Jr on that attempt.
Davis Jr gets a double leg takedown into Ueno's guard.
Davis Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Ueno wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Davis Jr manages to pass to side control.
Ueno knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davis Jr on the ground.
Davis Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis Jr is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ueno is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyron Lee Davis Jr!
An intense looking Tyron Lee Davis Jr took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I kicked Fedor's ass for 15 minutes, and because I slipped with 10 seconds left he wins?!! I demand to smash his face next!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Bright (ranked 3647 p4p, 325 weight class) and Mario Santana (ranked 21847 p4p, 497 weight class). Bright comes to the cage accompanied by So What. Mario Santana is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill Bright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mario Santana!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santana drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bright throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bright shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bright slips nicely into half guard.
Bright is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santana sees it coming and defends easily.
Bright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bright seems to be looking for submissions.
Bright trying to pass the guard but Santana defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bright is looking for a kimura but Santana is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bright to get the leverage.
Bright is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Santana is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bill Bright!
An out of breath Bill Bright thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyrell Jackson (ranked 4345 p4p, 368 weight class) and Duffy Fulcher (ranked 23898 p4p, 463 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jackson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The World is Yours. Duffy Fulcher will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrell Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Duffy Fulcher!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fulcher looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
As Fulcher backs away, Jackson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fulcher, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson has picked Fulcher up - he's going for a ride! Jackson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fulcher has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Jackson. Oh but Fulcher has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Jackson goes limp - he's gone! Fulcher jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Duffy Fulcher!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pollo Sanchez (ranked 2765 p4p, 323 weight class) and Dan Kolov (ranked 6246 p4p, 497 weight class). Pollo Sanchez had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pollo Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Kolov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez tries to clinch
and Kolov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sanchez won't be happy with that.
Kolov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sanchez struggling a bit here.
Kolov working the ground and pound but Sanchez is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kolov cracks Sanchez with a big elbow.
Kolov working away.
Kolov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sanchez works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kolov looks to land a strike but Sanchez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolov throwing strikes but missing.
Kolov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kolov is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
Kolov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kolov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kolov.
Kolov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kolov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Kolov tries to pass.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
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.
Kolov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kolov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kolov connects with a couple of short punches.
Kolov throws an elbow that misses. Sanchez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kolov's guard. Nice move by Sanchez!
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolov trying to control the position.
Sanchez wants to stand but Kolov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolov keeps trying to improve his position.
Kolov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kolov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kolov, not yet.
Kolov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sanchez trying to control but Kolov is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kolov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolov shoots in and drives through. Sanchez sprawls well.
Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kolov takes one to the chin there.
Kolov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kolov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sanchez on his heels. He'll look to pass Sanchez's guard now, I'm sure.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kolov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Kolov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kolov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanchez swivels and escapes.
Sanchez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sanchez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sanchez delivers a nice body kick.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
Kolov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sanchez defends it well.
Kolov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanchez as he avoids it easily.
Kolov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez moves in looking to clinch but Kolov pushes him off.
Sanchez scores with a jab. Kolov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kolov misses with a takedown attempt
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pollo Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Kolov.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sanchez. Kolov shrugs it off though.
Dan Kolov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sanchez counters with an inside leg kick.
Kolov is breathing heavily.
Sanchez looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Sanchez backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Kolov's temple! It sends Kolov violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Sanchez celebrates and the doctors try to help Kolov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Pollo Sanchez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Kenway Jr (ranked 5033 p4p, 237 weight class) and Wilbur Soot (ranked 3439 p4p, 182 weight class). Charles Kenway Jr has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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145 lbs
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charles Kenway Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilbur Soot!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soot gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kenway Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kenway Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Soot wants to sweep but no luck.
Soot is adopting a defensive guard.
Kenway Jr passes into half guard.
Kenway Jr working over Soot with some ground and pound. Soot looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Soot has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kenway Jr is working away from the top position though.
Soot should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kenway Jr lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenway Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soot trying to control but Kenway Jr postures up.
Ground and pound from Kenway Jr.
Kenway Jr trying to control the action but Soot is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Kenway Jr.
Kenway Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Soot works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kenway Jr trying to control but Soot is working from the bottom.
Kenway Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kenway Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Kenway Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Soot's head.
Kenway Jr postures up.
Kenway Jr trying to control but Soot is working from the bottom.
Kenway Jr stands up over Soot, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Soot is rocked!
Kenway Jr arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Soot's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Charles Kenway Jr!
A very excited looking Charles Kenway Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jian Fu (ranked 6318 p4p, 500 weight class) and Piotr Mochocki (ranked 3841 p4p, 406 weight class). Mochocki is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kękę - Presja. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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199 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jian Fu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Piotr Mochocki!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fu tries to bum rush Mochocki with a series of wild strikes but Mochocki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mochocki.
A little jabbing left from Mochocki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mochocki has closed the distance and engaged Fu in a clinch.
Fu jumps guard but Mochocki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fu scores with a shot to the side of Mochocki's head.
Mochocki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fu gets tackled into the cage by Mochocki. Mochocki maintains the clinch.
Mochocki manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mochocki moves into the clinch.
Fu jumps into guard, dragging Mochocki to the mat.
Fu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fu is looking for a triangle but Mochocki pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mochocki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mochocki gets a clinch.
Mochocki breaks from the clinch.
Mochocki rushes Fu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fu tries to pull guard but Mochocki holds him up against the cage and eventually Fu drops back down to his feet.
Mochocki slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mochocki closes the distance and clinches.
Mochocki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fu.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jian Fu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mochocki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mochocki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mochocki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mochocki closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mochocki lands a left hand.
Fu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fu is trying to pull guard but Mochocki has him pressed against the cage.
Mochocki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fu is trying to pull guard but Mochocki has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fu tries to pull guard but Mochocki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mochocki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mochocki rushes Fu and presses him up against the cage.
Fu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mochocki smiles and moves away.
Mochocki drives through and clinches with Fu against the cage.
Fu tries to pull guard but Mochocki won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fu is looking for a takedown.
Fu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mochocki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fu is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Mochocki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fu tries to keep at a distance but Mochocki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mochocki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mochocki has Fu up against the cage in a clinch.
Piotr Mochocki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fu being controlled against the cage.
Fu wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mochocki pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mochocki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mochocki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fu, pushing him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mochocki.
Mochocki just leaning against Fu, taking a breather.
Mochocki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mochocki presses Fu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fu wants a takedown but no success here.
Mochocki breaks the clinch.
Mochocki closes the distance and pushes Fu back into the cage.
Mochocki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mochocki moves into range and clinches up with Fu.
Mochocki is stalling here.
Mochocki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mochocki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fu is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mochocki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Piotr Mochocki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mochocki has Fu up against the cage in a clinch.
Mochocki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mochocki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mochocki moves into the clinch.
Mochocki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Fu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mochocki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mochocki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fu tries to pull guard but Mochocki holds him up against the cage and eventually Fu drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jian Fu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mochocki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fu up against the cage.
Mochocki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Mochocki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mochocki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fu wants to clinch up but Mochocki keeps it at a distance.
Mochocki rushes Fu and presses him up against the cage.
Mochocki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fu tries a head kick but it misses.
Mochocki forces Fu back against the cage and clinches.
Mochocki stalls.
Fu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mochocki is leaning against Fu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mochocki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mochocki rushes Fu and presses him up against the cage.
Fu jumps guard but Mochocki stands there with Fu around his waist. Fu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mochocki is pushing Fu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fu drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fu is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mochocki throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Fu's body to avoid the submission. Fu has instead reached around Mochocki's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Fu arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jian Fu!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Hall (ranked 2858 p4p, 266 weight class) and Jontee Adams (ranked 3078 p4p, 280 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hall might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bandit. This should be a great matchup!
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153 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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145 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jontee Adams!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Adams but Adams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adams closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hall gets full guard.
Hall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Adams's guard.
Hall pushes down on Adams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hall is thwarting Adams's attempts to control the position.
Adams is pressing down on Hall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hall controlling from the top position.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adams is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Adams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adams is keeping the position for now.
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall passes Adams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hall is trying to control. Adams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hall seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Adams is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ryan Hall!
A pretty intense looking Ryan Hall took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Korn Gracie (ranked 895 p4p, 118 weight class) and Donyo Donev (ranked 4100 p4p, 434 weight class). Donyo Donev has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Korn Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Donyo Donev!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Donev.
Korn Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracie tightens his grip and picks Donev up, before dumping him to the ground. Donev manages to land in guard.
Donev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Donev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Donev is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Donev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Donev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Donev is keeping the position.
Gracie scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Donev has wrist control.
Donev trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie stands up over Donev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gracie 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.
Gracie is pushing down on Donev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Donev is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Donev tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Donev has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Gracie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gracie landing strikes, looking to finish!
Donev taking shots to the head.
Donev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
Donev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Donev is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can.
Donev is bucking up trying to escape but Gracie cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donev wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Gracie extends the arm and Donev is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Korn Gracie!
Korn Gracie retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Korn Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pann Khumpai (ranked 3435 p4p, 312 weight class) and Justin Purcell (ranked 3916 p4p, 346 weight class). Justin Purcell has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pann Khumpai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Purcell!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khumpai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Purcell moves into the clinch.
Khumpai misses with the head strike.
Khumpai misses with a body punch.
Khumpai is trying to push Purcell away but Purcell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Purcell obliges.
Khumpai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Purcell's elbow.
Purcell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Purcell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Khumpai after a bit of a struggle.
Khumpai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purcell slows down the pace here.
Khumpai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Purcell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Purcell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pann Khumpai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Purcell.
Purcell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khumpai has Purcell pressed against the cage, preventing Purcell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Khumpai misses with a body punch.
Khumpai breaks from the clinch.
Pann Khumpai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Khumpai. Those never looked like landing.
Purcell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khumpai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Purcell drives through and clinches with Khumpai against the cage.
Purcell pulls guard effortlessly.
Khumpai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Purcell's guard.
Khumpai is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Finch Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Khumpai stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Khumpai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Khumpai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Khumpai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Purcell will feel that in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Purcell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khumpai looks to land a combination but Purcell avoids it well.
Khumpai wants to clinch.
Khumpai rushes Purcell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khumpai is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Khumpai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khumpai struggles to land a body shot inside as Purcell controls his hands.
Khumpai lands a body punch.
Khumpai lands with a short shot to the head.
Come on Khumpai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khumpai stops a takedown attempt from Purcell.
Purcell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Khumpai prevents the takedown attempt.
Khumpai lands a left hand.
Khumpai breaks the clinch.
Khumpai throws a body kick that misses.
Purcell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Purcell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khumpai doesn't manage to clinch there - Purcell circles away.
Khumpai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Purcell circles away quickly and effectively.
Khumpai gets tackled into the cage by Purcell. Purcell maintains the clinch.
Khumpai breaks the clinch.
Khumpai misses with a few strikes there.
Khumpai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Purcell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Purcell doesn't manage to clinch there - Khumpai circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Purcell swats away the attempt to clinch by Khumpai.
Khumpai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khumpai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Khumpai swinging wildly here.
Khumpai looks to land a combination but Purcell avoids it well.
Purcell moves out of range of the body kick.
Purcell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Purcell looks for the body kick but Khumpai saw that one coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Purcell.
Justin Purcell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Purcell takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pann Khumpai dominated that round.
That's time! Khumpai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Purcell throws a shot from downtown. Khumpai moves away and avoids it.
Purcell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khumpai tries to avoid it but Purcell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khumpai to the ground. Khumpai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Khumpai is looking for a counter combo.
Khumpai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Khumpai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Purcell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khumpai.
Purcell gets a double leg takedown into Khumpai's guard.
Khumpai has his feet on Purcell's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Purcell fails with the takedown
and Khumpai finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Khumpai pushes Purcell up against the cage in a clinch.
Khumpai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Purcell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khumpai walks away with a smile on his face. Purcell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pann Khumpai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Purcell.
Khumpai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khumpai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Purcell can do to turn this around?
Purcell has Khumpai up against the cage in a clinch.
Purcell throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Purcell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Khumpai prevents it.
Khumpai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Purcell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khumpai throws a big counter combination but Purcell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Purcell throws a body shot but no joy.
Purcell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Purcell is looking to clinch but Khumpai is avoiding it.
Pann Khumpai is winning the standup battle so far.
Purcell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Khumpai has time to react.
Nice body kick there by Khumpai.
Purcell is looking to clinch.
Khumpai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khumpai forces Purcell back against the cage and clinches.
Khumpai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Purcell's face.
Purcell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Khumpai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Purcell.
Purcell is breathing heavily.
Purcell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Khumpai prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Purcell tries to pull guard but Khumpai won't allow it.
Khumpai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Purcell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khumpai avoids it really well and circles away.
As Purcell looks to move away, Khumpai throws a big counter combo but Purcell just gets out of the way.
Khumpai lands with a nice combination. Purcell backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khumpai closes the distance and clinches.
Khumpai breaks from the clinch.
Khumpai scores with a one two! Purcell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Khumpai moves into the clinch.
Khumpai tries to work over Purcell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khumpai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Purcell.
Khumpai tries to clinch up but Purcell circles away and keeps his distance.
Khumpai has closed the distance and engaged Purcell in a clinch.
Purcell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Khumpai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Khumpai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khumpai scores with a shoulder strike.
Khumpai is trying to stall.
Purcell managing to block the knees to the body from Khumpai.
Purcell tries to pull guard but Khumpai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Purcell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Purcell is trying to drag Khumpai to the mat but Khumpai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Purcell pulls Khumpai into guard.
Khumpai wants to stand but Purcell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Purcell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khumpai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Khumpai gets to his feet - Purcell follows without any prompting.
Khumpai clinches up with Purcell and pushes him back against the cage.
Purcell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pann Khumpai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decent striking displayed by Purcell there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pann Khumpai dominated that second 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.
Khumpai works Purcell's body with a nice hook.
Khumpai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Purcell checks it well.
Purcell is looking to clinch.
Khumpai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Purcell's hands.
Khumpai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khumpai is looking to counter punch.
Purcell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khumpai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khumpai tries to clinch up.
Purcell tries to close the distance and clinch but Khumpai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Purcell is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khumpai doesn't manage to clinch there - Purcell circles away.
Purcell tries to clinch but Khumpai moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Khumpai.
Khumpai is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khumpai throws a push kick but Purcell slaps the foot to one side.
Khumpai scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Purcell tries to clinch there but Khumpai circles away.
Purcell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Purcell misses.
Khumpai misses with a kick to the body.
Purcell swats away the attempt to clinch by Khumpai.
Purcell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Khumpai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Purcell fails with a takedown attempt.
Khumpai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Purcell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Khumpai sprawls well. Khumpai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Purcell gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khumpai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Khumpai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Purcell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khumpai is looking for a counter combo.
Purcell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khumpai tries to clinch but Purcell moves out of range.
Khumpai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Purcell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Khumpai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pann Khumpai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Purcell.
Khumpai keeps the fight on the outside.
Khumpai instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khumpai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Purcell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khumpai tries to throw a body punch but Purcell avoids it by throwing Khumpai back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khumpai tries a body shot but Purcell blocks it.
Purcell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Khumpai to keep the fight standing.
Purcell lands a nice elbow.
Purcell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khumpai is working Purcell over against the cage.
Khumpai tries to throw a body punch but Purcell avoids it by throwing Khumpai back against the cage.
Purcell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Khumpai to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khumpai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khumpai.
Khumpai tries to throw a body punch but Purcell avoids it by throwing Khumpai back against the cage.
Khumpai presses Purcell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Purcell tries to pull guard but Khumpai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Khumpai misses with a body punch.
Khumpai breaks the clinch.
Khumpai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khumpai connects with a right hand. Purcell shakes it off.
Purcell tries for a takedown but Khumpai circles away easily
and Khumpai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Purcell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Khumpai.
Khumpai throws a nice looking combination but Purcell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Purcell circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Purcell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Purcell dodges the punch combination from Khumpai.
Khumpai wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pann Khumpai clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Khumpai tries to clinch up.
Purcell moves out of range of the body kick from Khumpai.
Khumpai darts in and clinches Purcell up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Khumpai.
Khumpai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pann Khumpai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Khumpai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Purcell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khumpai was well out of range. Poor timing from Purcell.
Purcell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Purcell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Khumpai clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khumpai prevents the takedown attempt.
Khumpai'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.
Khumpai lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khumpai tries to work over Purcell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Purcell is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Khumpai tries to work over Purcell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khumpai lands a body punch.
Khumpai lands a body shot.
Khumpai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khumpai leaves Purcell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Khumpai moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Khumpai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khumpai lands a shot to the body.
Purcell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Khumpai is defending well.
Pann Khumpai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Purcell.
Khumpai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khumpai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Khumpai works on Purcell's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khumpai manages to break the clinch.
Purcell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Purcell counters with a body kick.
Khumpai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Khumpai gets caught napping as Purcell dives in and scores a takedown. Khumpai manages to retain guard.
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!
Purcell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khumpai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Khumpai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Purcell is controlling him.
Purcell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Purcell stops Khumpai from standing up.
Justin Purcell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Purcell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Purcell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Khumpai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Purcell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khumpai wants to stand but Purcell is controlling the position.
Khumpai keeping moving, preventing Purcell from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Khumpai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Purcell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khumpai forces Purcell back against the cage and clinches.
Come on Purcell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Khumpai is fighting off a takedown attempt but Purcell is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Khumpai to the mat. Khumpai regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Khumpai is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Khumpai is pressed up against the cage. Purcell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Khumpai down to the mat. Khumpai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Khumpai throws a front kick that sends Purcell stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khumpai moves into range and clinches up with Purcell.
Khumpai is leaning against Purcell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khumpai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khumpai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khumpai works on Purcell's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Khumpai.
Khumpai struggles to land a body shot inside as Purcell controls his hands.
Purcell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Khumpai breaks from the clinch.
Khumpai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Khumpai as the two fighters clinch.
Khumpai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khumpai tries to land knees in the clinch but Purcell avoids the damage to the body.
Khumpai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khumpai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pann Khumpai had his way with Justin Purcell in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Khumpai moves into range and clinches up with Purcell.
Purcell is trying to pull guard but Khumpai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Khumpai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Purcell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Khumpai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Purcell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khumpai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pann Khumpai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Purcell.
Purcell pulls guard successfully.
Khumpai has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Purcell is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purcell is working an open guard so Khumpai takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Khumpai tries to clinch up but Purcell circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Khumpai.
Khumpai throws a big counter combination but Purcell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Purcell is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Purcell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Purcell keeps the fight on the outside.
Purcell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Khumpai is fending him off so far but Purcell persists. Nope, Khumpai circles away and we're back to standing.
Purcell fails with a takedown attempt.
Khumpai moves into the clinch.
Purcell jumps guard but Khumpai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Khumpai tries to work over Purcell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khumpai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khumpai closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Khumpai tries to clinch but Purcell moves out of range.
Purcell misses with a low kick as Khumpai jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khumpai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Purcell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khumpai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khumpai rushes Purcell and presses him up against the cage.
Khumpai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khumpai manages to break the clinch.
Purcell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khumpai fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khumpai. That's going to slow Purcell down.
Purcell wants to clinch.
Pann Khumpai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khumpai misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Purcell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khumpai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Purcell shoots in for a takedown but Khumpai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Khumpai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Purcell throws a leg kick that misses.
Khumpai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Purcell throws a looping overhand right but Khumpai ducks down to avoid it.
Purcell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Khumpai throws a big counter combination but Purcell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Justin Purcell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khumpai fails to land with a series of punches.
Purcell tries to close the distance and clinch but Khumpai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khumpai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Purcell closes the distance and clinches.
Purcell wants a takedown but no success here.
Purcell has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Khumpai is trying to keep an underhook but Purcell manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Purcell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khumpai looks like he's trying to stand up.
Khumpai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Purcell on the ground.
Purcell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Purcell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Purcell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Purcell decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Purcell misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pann Khumpai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khumpai, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:45
Judge Josh West scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pann Khumpai!
Pann Khumpai retains his featherweight title!
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