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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Justin Purcell (ranked 2713 p4p, 3095 weight class) and Christopher Irwin (ranked 271 p4p, 300 weight class). The key to victory for Justin Purcell has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Good wrestler
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 9 - 8 - 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 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Irwin!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irwin fails with the takedown.
Purcell tried to counter with a leg kick but Irwin avoided it.
Purcell feints and then cracks Irwin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Irwin down.
Purcell looks to land a body kick but Irwin moved away.
Purcell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Purcell as he jumps to the side.
Purcell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Purcell gets caught napping as Irwin dives in and scores a takedown. Purcell manages to retain guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Irwin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Irwin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Irwin 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Irwin won't allow Purcell to sweep him here.
Purcell wants to stand but Irwin is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Irwin looking to pass the guard.
Irwin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Irwin controls the position.
Purcell tries to buck Irwin off but Irwin is having none of it.
Purcell is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Irwin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Irwin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Purcell will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Purcell is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Irwin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Purcell's face as Irwin controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Purcell is looking for a sweep.
Irwin just content to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Purcell is trying to improve his position.
Irwin taking a breather here.
Irwin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Purcell to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Irwin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Justin Purcell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Irwin.
Irwin dives in for a single leg takedown but Purcell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Irwin shoots in but Purcell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Purcell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Irwin slips a straight right by Purcell.
Purcell connects with an inside leg kick.
Purcell leaves Irwin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Irwin fails with a takedown attempt.
Purcell throws a leg kick but Irwin checks it.
Purcell thuds his right hand into Irwin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Irwin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Purcell just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Purcell's head coaches at Outlier Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Irwin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Irwin there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irwin misses with a takedown attempt - Purcell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Irwin.
Purcell slaps away a takedown attempt from Irwin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Purcell swings for the body but Irwin moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irwin dives in and grabs Purcell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Purcell pushes down on Irwin's head and hops out.
Irwin fails with a takedown attempt.
Purcell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Purcell throws a chopping leg kick but Irwin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Purcell loads up on a big right hand but Irwin slips the punch.
Irwin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown but Purcell shows good takedown defense.
Purcell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Purcell leaves Irwin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Purcell fires out a quick counter leg kick but Irwin just manages to avoid it.
Irwin looks winded!
Purcell throws a sloppy head kick and Irwin moves out of range easily.
Justin Purcell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Purcell tried to score with a low kick but Irwin checks it.
Irwin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Purcell cracks Irwin with an open hand slap.
Irwin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Purcell's half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Purcell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Purcell throws a push kick but Irwin slaps the foot to one side.
Justin Purcell is winning the standup battle so far.
Purcell misses the shot to the body.
Purcell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Irwin fails with the takedown.
Purcell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Irwin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Irwin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Purcell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Irwin somewhat.
Justin Purcell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Irwin.
Irwin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Irwin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab from Purcell.
Irwin shoots in looking for a takedown but Purcell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Irwin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Purcell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irwin can do to turn this around?
Purcell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Irwin.
Purcell appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purcell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Irwin at a distance.
Irwin fails with a takedown attempt.
Purcell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Irwin.
Irwin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Purcell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Irwin somewhat.
Purcell appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Purcell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Purcell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Irwin fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Purcell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Irwin.
Purcell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irwin moves away.
Purcell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Purcell wants it to stay on the feet.
Irwin walks into a jab.
Purcell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Irwin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Purcell to the ground. Irwin is now in Purcell's guard.
Irwin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Purcell is keeping the position for now.
Purcell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Purcell pushes Irwin off and scrambles back to his feet.
Irwin is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Purcell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Irwin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Irwin tries for a takedown but Purcell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab by Purcell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin shoots in looking for a takedown but Purcell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Irwin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Purcell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Purcell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Irwin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Purcell counters with a nice uppercut.
Irwin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown but Purcell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Purcell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Irwin checks it well.
Irwin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Irwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Purcell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Irwin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Purcell is trying to control the position but Irwin postures up.
Irwin wants to control from the top but Purcell keeps moving.
Irwin won't allow Purcell to get back to his feet.
Purcell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Irwin defends well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Irwin working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Purcell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin slips nicely into half guard.
Irwin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Purcell trying to control but Irwin postures up.
Irwin stalling.
Purcell is trying to maintain the position but Irwin is very close to passing his half guard.
Irwin moves into full mount! Purcell won't be happy about that!
Purcell is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irwin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Irwin is continuing to stall.
More stalling from Irwin.
Purcell wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Purcell is trying to reverse the position but instead Irwin has taken his back - oops!
Irwin controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Purcell dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Purcell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Irwin defending well as Purcell loads up on a big left hand.
Purcell throws a hook but Irwin blocks it.
Purcell misses with a series of wild punches.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Purcell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Irwin controls the pace.
Irwin with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Purcell looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purcell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Irwin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Irwin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Purcell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Irwin controls the pace.
Irwin passes into half guard.
Irwin controlling the action here.
Irwin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Purcell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Irwin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
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 leaves Irwin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Purcell connects with a looping right hand.
Irwin moves forwards but Purcell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Irwin blocks a jab.
Irwin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Purcell throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Purcell.
The fighters circling - Purcell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Irwin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half 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 is trying to get back to full guard.
Irwin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Irwin is thwarting Purcell's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin uses his free foot to push down on Purcell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Purcell.
Irwin controlling the pace for now.
Irwin prevents Purcell from getting the reversal.
Purcell tries to hold on but Irwin postures up.
Irwin controlling from mount.
Purcell is trying to escape the mount.
Irwin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Purcell can't escape the position.
Irwin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Purcell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Christopher Irwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Purcell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Irwin looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Purcell is defending well. Irwin quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Purcell has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Irwin celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christopher Irwin!
After the fight, Christopher Irwin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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hype
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