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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Justin Purcell (ranked 5016 p4p, 357 weight class) and Duffy Fulcher (ranked 6337 p4p, 393 weight class). Justin Purcell had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Purcell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Duffy Fulcher!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Purcell cracks a nice hook into Fulcher's ribs.
Purcell moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Purcell lands a nice looking body kick.
Justin Purcell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Fulcher with that takedown attempt.
Fulcher wants to clinch but Purcell slips to the side
and Purcell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Purcell.
Purcell is working Fulcher over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fulcher working for a triangle but Purcell defends it easily.
Purcell gets to his feet. Fulcher looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Purcell lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Purcell. No joy for Fulcher on that attempt.
Purcell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fulcher has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fulcher there as he acknowledges the shot.
Purcell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Purcell.
Fulcher looks winded!
Purcell scores with a decent looking hook.
Fulcher shoots in looking for a takedown. Purcell tries to sprawl out of it but Fulcher keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Purcell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Justin Purcell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duffy Fulcher.
Purcell throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A nice leg kick lands there from Purcell.
Nice takedown defense from Purcell. No joy for Fulcher on that attempt.
Purcell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fulcher tries to get to full guard but Purcell has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fulcher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Purcell moves nicely into side control.
The referee asks Purcell politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Purcell prefers to stall for the moment though.
Purcell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Purcell decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Purcell!
Both fighters circling a little - Purcell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fulcher takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fulcher with a poor takedown
letting Purcell counter with a right hand.
Purcell moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Purcell lands a front kick.
Purcell keeps Fulcher at a distance using the push kick.
Good shot there by Purcell.
Purcell lands a front kick.
That kick from Purcell tenderised Fulcher's leg. Fulcher is trying to keep his angry face on.
Purcell scores with a kick to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Purcell.
Fulcher takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A slapping leg kick lands for Purcell.
Purcell lands a nice looking body kick.
Purcell scores with a spinning back kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Purcell throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Purcell connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Purcell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Purcell lands with a right hand.
Fulcher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Purcell.
Fulcher has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Purcell.
Purcell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Purcell.
Purcell keeps Fulcher at a distance using the push kick.
Purcell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fulcher.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Purcell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fulcher takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Purcell scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Purcell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Purcell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fulcher's calf.
Purcell thows a body kick. Fulcher tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Purcell. That's going to slow Fulcher down.
Purcell is looking to land body kicks.
Fulcher misses with a takedown
and Purcell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Purcell.
Fulcher jumps guard but Purcell stands there with Fulcher around his waist. Fulcher gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Purcell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fulcher takes an elbow to the temple.
Fulcher is breathing heavily.
Purcell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fulcher's face.
Purcell breaks the clinch.
Fulcher stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Purcell.
Fulcher on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Purcell. No joy for Fulcher on that attempt.
It looks like Purcell has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Justin Purcell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duffy Fulcher.
Purcell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Purcell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Purcell wants it to stay on the feet.
Fulcher moves in looking to clinch but Purcell pushes him off.
Purcell scores with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Purcell.
Purcell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fulcher can do to turn this around?
Purcell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fulcher momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Purcell. Beautiful body shot.
Purcell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Purcell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fulcher, up you get!
A lazy left from Purcell finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters circling a little - Purcell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Purcell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Purcell drives through and clinches with Fulcher against the cage.
A short right from Purcell.
Purcell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Purcell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fulcher takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Purcell thows a body kick. Fulcher tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Purcell lands a lovely overhand right.
Fulcher sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Purcell pushes Fulcher away with a front kick.
Purcell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Purcell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Purcell will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fulcher up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Purcell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fulcher takes an elbow to the forehead.
Purcell stalls.
Purcell lands a nice knee to the body.
A short left from Purcell.
Purcell lands a nice knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Purcell.
Purcell turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Purcell manages to end up in side control.
Purcell controls the position.
Purcell stands up.
Purcell scores with a push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck for Fulcher with that takedown attempt.
Purcell thows a body kick. Fulcher tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Purcell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fulcher's guard.
Purcell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Purcell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Purcell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fulcher, up you get!
Justin Purcell is winning the standup battle so far.
Purcell scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Purcell dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice cross by Purcell.
Fulcher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Purcell counters with a nice kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Purcell, as that shot connected.
Purcell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fulcher sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Purcell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Purcell lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purcell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fulcher pushes off an throws an elbow but Purcell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Purcell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fulcher backwards.
Fulcher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left hand lands to the body for Purcell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fulcher goes for a takedown in the clinch but Purcell prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Purcell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Purcell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Purcell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Purcell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fulcher misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Justin Purcell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duffy Fulcher.
Purcell lands a front kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Purcell - that will leave a mark!
A cross from Purcell lands.
Fulcher sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fulcher has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fulcher there as he acknowledges the shot.
Justin Purcell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Purcell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick from Purcell lands but Fulcher takes it in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Purcell. That's going to slow Fulcher down.
Fulcher on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Purcell. Purcell obviously looking to wear him down.
Purcell throws a front kick that sends Fulcher stumbling back into the cage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Purcell.
Purcell lands with a cross.
Purcell lands a leg kick that knocks Fulcher off balance momentarily.
Purcell scores with a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Purcell.
Fulcher gets caught flat footed, as Purcell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Purcell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Purcell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fulcher on the ground.
Purcell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fulcher looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Purcell has picked Fulcher up and slammed him! Fulcher can't keep hold of the triangle and Purcell manages to pass to side control!
Purcell in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fulcher is looking for a sweep.
Purcell scores with a couple of short elbows.
Purcell stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Good leg kick by Purcell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Purcell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Purcell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fulcher on the side of the head.
Purcell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Purcell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Purcell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Purcell escapes and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Purcell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fulcher!
Fulcher takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fulcher tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Purcell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Justin Purcell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee asks Purcell politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Purcell prefers to stall for the moment though.
Duffy Fulcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fulcher is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Purcell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Purcell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:24
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Purcell!
Justin Purcell was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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