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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between O Chen Purjalsta (ranked 25138 p4p, 7519 weight class) and Adrian Petrov (ranked 569 p4p, 523 weight class). Purjalsta comes to the cage accompanied by Kyrgyzstan National Anthem. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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1 - 1 - 0 |
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Counter fighter
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, O Chen Purjalsta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adrian Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Eliza Hachem and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
Purjalsta gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
Purjalsta moves into range and clinches up with Petrov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Purjalsta clinches up against the cage.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Purjalsta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
33% |
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