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Event:
WCF 68: Solo vs Byczkiewicz
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
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.
#TD2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #SU2#
Irwin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Purcell to his feet. #T3#
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.#T4#
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.#TD2#
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.#R2#
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!#T1#
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. #TD2#
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.#ES#
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.#T2#
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.
#TD2#
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. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
Purcell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
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.
#T4#
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!#R3#
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.
#TD2#
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.#SUB#
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. #T1#
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.#SU2#
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.#T2#
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. #TD2#
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.#T3#
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!#T4#
Purcell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
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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Event:
WCF 63: Camara vs Skystalker
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Purcell has Hendersons up against the cage in a clinch.
Hendersons is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Purcell to keep the fight standing.
Purcell struggles to land a body shot inside as Hendersons controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Purcell.
Hendersons blocks an uppercut.
Purcell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Purcell misses with a punch on the inside.
Purcell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Purcell is pressed up against the cage. Hendersons has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Purcell down to the mat. Purcell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hendersons fails to land with a series of punches.
Hendersons with a poor takedown
and Purcell counters with a one-two to the body.
Purcell has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Hendersons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Purcell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hendersons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendersons closes the distance and clinches up with Purcell, looking for a takedown. Hendersons pushes Purcell against the cage but Purcell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Hendersons shoots in and gets a takedown into Purcell's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Purcell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hendersons is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Purcell has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hendersons is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Nice elbow from Purcell. #T1#
Hendersons tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Purcell smiles and moves away.
Purcell misses with a hook. Hendersons ducked under it nicely.
Hendersons tries to counter with a takedown but Purcell is quick to defend against it.
Purcell throws a leg kick #TD#
and Hendersons counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Purcell is trying to escape back to his feet but Hendersons uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Purcell can't do much from the bottom here.
Purcell tries to improve position but can't.
Hendersons postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB#
Hendersons is trying to get an arm triangle but Purcell is defending well.
Hendersons prevents Purcell from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hendersons tries for a kimura but Purcell is defending well. #SUB#
Hendersons tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Purcell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Purcell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hendersons is looking to work some ground and pound but Purcell has wrist control.
Hendersons has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Purcell wants to stand but Hendersons is controlling the position.
Hendersons is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Brazilian Top Team that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
Hendersons drops back looking for a leg! Purcell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Purcell manages to kick Hendersons off! Hendersons jumps back into Purcell's guard.
Purcell trying to control the position.
Hendersons is pushing down on Purcell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Purcell is fighting to maintain full guard but Hendersons has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Purcell tries to roll over but Hendersons keeps him under control.#SUB#
Hendersons is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Purcell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hendersons. #SUB#
Hendersons is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Hendersons is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Purcell wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Hendersons maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Purcell could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hendersons has cracked it and Purcell is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hendersons!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harry Hendersons! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 39: Anderson vs Anni
Date: Feb 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Purcell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fafa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fafa avoids the head kick by Purcell.
Justin Purcell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Purcell does no damage.
Purcell has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outlier Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Fafa connects with the punch.
Fafa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Purcell in his tracks.
Fafa misses with a two punch combination.
Purcell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fafa throws a jab when Purcell was well out of range.
Fafa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Purcell doesn't seem bothered though.
Fafa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No joy there for Fafa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Purcell.
A big right from Purcell misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fafa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fafa enables Purcell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fafa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fafa has his feet on Purcell's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Fafa.
Fafa is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Fafa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Purcell's head.
Jab, jab by Purcell - just one landing.
Purcell throws a sloppy head kick
and Fafa counters with a one-two to the body.
Fafa lands a slapping body shot.
Purcell slips a jab and a cross from Fafa.
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 paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch combination from Fafa misses.
Fafa misses with a series of wild punches.
Fafa swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Purcell slips a jab and a cross from Fafa.
Purcell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fafa scores with a one two! Purcell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fafa moves out of range of the body kick.
Purcell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Purcell.
Fafa throws the left hand but Purcell avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Purcell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Purcell throws a series of punches but Fafa avoids them all with ease.
Purcell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Fafa misses.
Purcell blocks a jab.
Purcell is looking to clinch.
Fafa throws a head kick that misses.
Fafa throws a body kick that misses.
Fafa fails to land with a series of punches.
Purcell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Fafa misses its intended target.
Fafa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fafa throws a push kick but Purcell slaps the foot to one side.
Danga de danga de dang - Fafa scores with a four punch combination!
Fafa staying out of range there.
Fafa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fafa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fafa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Purcell.
Purcell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fafa sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Purcell throws a leg kick but Fafa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Purcell throws a head kick that half lands.
Purcell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fafa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Purcell dips to his left and cracks Fafa with an uppercut!
Fafa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jeff Fafa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fafa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Purcell.
Some wild striking there from Fafa.
Purcell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Purcell throws an overhand right that lands on Fafa's shoulder, as Fafa tries to avoid the shot.
Fafa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Purcell was well out of range. Poor timing from Fafa.
Purcell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sloppy strikes from Fafa. Those never looked like landing.
Purcell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fafa checks a leg kick.
Purcell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fafa tries to avoid it but Purcell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fafa to the ground. Fafa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Purcell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fafa. Fafa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fafa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Purcell misses with a straight left.
Fafa fails to land with a series of punches.
Purcell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fafa misses with the combination.
Purcell doesn't manage to clinch there - Fafa circles away.
Fafa throws out a counter right but Purcell avoids it with no problem.
Purcell lands a nice shot that snaps Fafa's head back.
Purcell lands a head kick. Fafa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fafa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Purcell back to the cage. Fafa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fafa lands a jab-cross combination.
Fafa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fafa throws a sloppy body shot
and Purcell counters with a three punch combo that has Fafa backing up. Fafa nods at Purcell to acknowledge the strikes.
A left lands for Fafa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Fafa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Fafa slips under a jab from Purcell.
Purcell misses with a body kick.
Fafa throws a counter combo.
Sloppy strikes from Fafa. Those never looked like landing.
Purcell looks to throw the jab but Fafa is out of range.
Jeff Fafa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fafa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jeff Fafa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fafa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fafa misses with the combination.
Purcell connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Purcell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fafa on his heels. He'll look to pass Fafa's guard now, I'm sure.
Fafa manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Purcell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Purcell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fafa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Purcell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fafa trying to control the position but instead, Purcell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fafa into the cage.#T1#
Purcell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fafa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Purcell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fafa is pressed up against the cage. Purcell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fafa down to the mat. Fafa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Purcell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fafa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fafa looks to land a left hand but Purcell moved out of range nicely.
Fafa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD#
Purcell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Purcell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fafa has control of Purcell's left arm, preventing Purcell from doing any damage.
Fafa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Fafa wants to get back to his feet but Purcell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Purcell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Purcell postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fafa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Purcell, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Purcell working for a triangle but Fafa defends it easily.
Fafa wants to stand but Purcell has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3##SUB#
Fafa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Purcell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fafa. #SU2#
Fafa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Purcell, up you get!
Purcell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fafa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Purcell tries to clinch but Fafa moves away
and Fafa counters with a one-two to the body.
Purcell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fafa pinned against the cage. Fafa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It seemed like Fafa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Purcell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Purcell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A combination from Fafa does no damage.
Fafa tries to bum rush Purcell with a series of wild strikes but Purcell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Fafa throws a good cross that connects.
Purcell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fafa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fafa throws a series of punches but Purcell moves out of range.
As Fafa tries to get set, Purcell tries to push him back and clinch up but Fafa manages to avoid the attempt.
Fafa throws a lazy right hand but Purcell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Purcell throws a sloppy head kick and Fafa moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Fafa misses.
Purcell tries for a takedown but Fafa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Purcell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Purcell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Purcell trying to control the action but Fafa is working from the bottom.
Fafa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Purcell connects with a decent elbow.
Purcell tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Purcell throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Fafa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Fafa throws a jab when Purcell was well out of range.
Purcell staying out of range there.
Purcell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Purcell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Purcell wants to clinch.
Fafa leaves Purcell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Purcell backs off Fafa throws a huge counter combo but Purcell manages to avoid it all.
Fafa scores with a nice right hand.
Fafa cracks a nice hook into Purcell's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fafa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fafa scores with a jab. Purcell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Some wild striking there from Fafa.
Fafa on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Purcell moves out of range of the strikes.
Fafa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Purcell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Purcell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fafa throws a series of punches but Purcell avoids them all with ease.
Purcell misses with a double jab.
Fafa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Purcell was well out of range. Poor timing from Fafa.
Fafa defending well as Purcell loads up on a big left hand.
Purcell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Justin Purcell has been cut.
Fafa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Purcell is looking to counter the offense by Fafa and move into the clinch.
Fafa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fafa 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 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Fafa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fafa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Purcell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Purcell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Justin Purcell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Purcell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fafa!
Fafa drops his hands momentarily and Purcell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fafa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Purcell misses with a body shot
and Fafa counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#Purcell is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Fafa. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Purcell. Fafa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fafa misses with a series of wild punches.
Fafa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Purcell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fafa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Purcell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fafa throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Fafa tries to get set, Purcell tries to push him back and clinch up but Fafa manages to avoid the attempt.#T3#
Purcell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Purcell tries to clinch but Fafa is having none of it.
Purcell doesn't manage to clinch there - Fafa circles away.
Despite the aggression on Fafa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fafa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Purcell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fafa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Purcell was well out of range. Poor timing from Fafa.#CL#
Purcell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Purcell misses with a punch on the inside.
Purcell tries to pull guard but Fafa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Purcell throws an elbow but it misses.
Purcell pushes Fafa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fafa can't find room to land a body shot as Purcell controls the action.
Purcell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fafa pushes Purcell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fafa has Purcell pushed against the cage.
Fafa is pushing Purcell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Purcell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Fafa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Purcell moves in looking to clinch but Fafa pushes him off.
Fafa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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 moves out of range of the strikes.
Purcell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Purcell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Fafa drops Purcell with a beautiful combination! Purcell stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fafa is looking for the KO!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Fafa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fafa 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Fafa! |
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Event:
WCF 52: Anderson vs Camara 2
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Purcell throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Purcell looks to land a body kick but Petrov moved away.
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt - Purcell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Purcell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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.#CL#
Purcell clinches up with Petrov and pushes him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Purcell obliges.
Purcell misses with a knee to the head.
Petrov takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Petrov.
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Purcell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purcell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Purcell lands a leg kick that knocks Petrov off balance momentarily.
Purcell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Petrov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Purcell tries to avoid it but Petrov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Purcell to the ground. Purcell escapes though and pops straight back up to his 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!
Petrov throws a nice looking combination but Purcell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Purcell half committed to a counter leg kick.#T1#
Petrov fails with a takedown attempt.
Justin Purcell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Petrov.
Petrov shoots in but no luck this time.
Crunch! Purcell slams his shin into Petrov's torso.
Purcell is looking to clinch but Petrov is avoiding it.
Petrov misses with the combination.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Purcell misses.
Purcell moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Purcell lands a nice looking body kick.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Petrov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Purcell's waist but Purcell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petrov off to one side.
Purcell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Petrov is looking for the big counter here.
Petrov dives in and grabs Purcell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Purcell pushes down on Petrov's head and hops out.
Petrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2##TD2#
Petrov gets a takedown into half 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov prevents Purcell from improving his position.
Petrov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Petrov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Purcell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Petrov.
Petrov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Petrov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Purcell's head.
Petrov lands strikes from half guard.
Purcell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Petrov is working for a submission of some sort.
Purcell gets full guard.#T3#
Purcell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petrov looking to pass the guard.
Purcell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Purcell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Petrov 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.
Purcell looking to control.
#SUB2#
Petrov drops back looking for a leg! Purcell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Purcell manages to kick Petrov off! Petrov jumps back into Purcell's guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Purcell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Petrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Petrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Petrov preventing the sweep.
Petrov connects with a couple of short punches.
Petrov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Purcell works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Petrov drops back looking for a leg! Purcell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Purcell manages to kick Petrov off! Petrov jumps back into Purcell's guard.
Petrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Justin Purcell will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Purcell tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
Purcell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters circling a little - Purcell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Petrov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Purcell defends it nicely.
Purcell with a jab.
Purcell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Purcell.
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Purcell defends it nicely.
Justin Purcell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Petrov.#T1#
Purcell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Purcell dodges the punch combination from Petrov.
Purcell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Petrov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Petrov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Petrov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Purcell.
Purcell scores with a nice head shot.
Justin Purcell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Purcell.
Petrov darts in looking for a takedown but Purcell gets double underhooks and turns Petrov into the cage.
Petrov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Purcell throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Justin Purcell is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Petrov.
Petrov is breathing heavily.
Petrov shoots in for a double leg but Purcell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Purcell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Petrov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Artem Petrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Purcell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrov fails with the takedown.
Justin Purcell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Purcell lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Purcell's head but Purcell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Purcell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Purcell throws a body shot but no joy.
Purcell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Donk. Purcell catches Petrov right on the button with a cross.
Purcell looks to land a combination but Petrov avoids it well.
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt - Purcell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Purcell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick lands for Purcell.
#T3#
Petrov shoots in for a double leg but Purcell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Purcell misses with a hook.
Purcell tries to clinch up but Petrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Petrov throws a counter combo.
Purcell throws out a powerful jab.
Purcell looks to land a combination. Petrov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Purcell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petrov's hands.
Purcell throws a combination. Petrov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Petrov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A combination from Petrov does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Purcell stuns Petrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Purcell with the inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Purcell.
A nice leg kick lands there from Purcell.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Petrov walks into a stiff left hand from Purcell.
Petrov looks for a takedown but Purcell sprawls well.
Petrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Purcell circles away quickly and effectively.
Petrov shoots in but Purcell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Petrov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Purcell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Purcell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Petrov's hands.
Purcell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Petrov drives through with a takedown into Purcell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Purcell looking to control.
Petrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Purcell dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Purcell. Those never looked like landing.
Petrov tries for a takedown but Purcell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Purcell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Petrov is defended easily by Purcell.
Purcell throws out a powerful jab.
Purcell lands a really nice looking cross but Petrov seems unphased.
Petrov shoots in looking for a takedown but Purcell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Petrov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Justin Purcell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Petrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov has a takedown stuffed.
Petrov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Petrov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Purcell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Petrov somewhat.
It looked like Purcell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Purcell digs a good hook to Petrov's body.
Petrov darts in looking for a takedown but Purcell gets double underhooks and turns Petrov into the cage.
Petrov shoots for a double leg takedown but Purcell sprawls well. He's pushed Petrov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Purcell is looking to counter with a body kick.
Purcell punishes Petrov's body with a nice straight punch.
Purcell scores with a nice right hand.
Petrov misses with a takedown
and Purcell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Purcell throws a series of strikes that have Petrov backpedaling.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Purcell.
Petrov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Purcell missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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 plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Justin Purcell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Petrov shoots and misses
and Purcell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Purcell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Purcell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Purcell.
Petrov takes one to the side of the head.
Petrov fails to land the takedown.
Purcell throws a big counter combination but Petrov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Petrov needs to keep his hands up - Purcell had a free shot at his head there.
Purcell scores with a nice right hand.
Purcell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Purcell lunges at Petrov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Petrov's hand.
Purcell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Purcell there.
Petrov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Purcell circles away.
Purcell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Horrible takedown attempt by Petrov or perhaps it was just good defense by Purcell, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Purcell misses the target.#T3#
Purcell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petrov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Purcell defends well and Petrov ends up having to push Purcell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Purcell throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Purcell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Purcell.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Purcell manages to avoid it.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Purcell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petrov doesn't seem bothered though.
Good leg kick by Purcell.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Purcell as he avoids it easily.
Purcell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Purcell. Petrov shrugs it off though.
Purcell thumps Petrov with a low kick.
Purcell leaves Petrov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Purcell cracks Petrov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Purcell misses the jab.
Petrov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Purcell throws a big counter combination but Petrov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Petrov has a takedown stuffed.
Purcell misses with a head kick.
A solid body kick from Purcell.
Purcell throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Purcell wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown but Purcell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Purcell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Artem Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Purcell delivers a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Purcell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Purcell, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Purcell!
Justin Purcell bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
WCF 47: Khaos vs Cortez
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Purcell defends it nicely.#CL2#
Brown rushes Purcell and presses him up against the cage.
Purcell lands a knee to the body.
Brown is trying to pull guard but Purcell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Purcell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Justin Purcell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Brown.#TD2#
Brown turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Brown manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Purcell is not content to let Brown control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Brown stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T1#
Brown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Purcell sprawls well. Purcell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Purcell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Purcell pushes him off.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Purcell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown goes for a double leg but Purcell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Purcell continues to drive forward.
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.#CL2#
Brown forces Purcell back against the cage and clinches.
Brown tries to pull guard but Purcell holds him up against the cage and eventually Brown drops back down to his feet.
Brown is looking to control Purcell's arms but Purcell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brown has his back to the cage.
Brown tries to pull guard but Purcell won't allow it.
Brown is trying to drag Purcell to the mat but Purcell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Brown jumps into guard, dragging Purcell to the mat.
#T2##SUB2#
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Purcell defends well.#SUB2#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Purcell trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for a triangle but Purcell pushes his legs off easily.
Purcell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brown is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Purcell looking to pass the guard.
Purcell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Purcell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brown is proving hard to escape from.
Purcell trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Purcell trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Purcell tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Purcell trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Purcell as he avoids it easily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Purcell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Purcell with a hook.#CL2#
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Purcell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
Brown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Purcell breaks from the clinch.
Brown takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Purcell but Purcell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Purcell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Purcell sprawls well. Purcell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Purcell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Brown feints the counter takedown.
Purcell connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Purcell dominated that 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.#R2#
Purcell tries to land a leg kick but Brown saw it coming and moves away.
#CL#
Purcell pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Purcell backwards. #BC#
Purcell breaks from the clinch.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Brown shoots in and bounces Purcell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Purcell wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Brown manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR##SUB2#
Purcell is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
#SUB#
Purcell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Purcell is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Purcell avoid being mounted?
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Purcell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Purcell trying to control but Brown postures up.
Purcell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown works his foot free and advances to mount.
Purcell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Purcell pushes Brown off looking to stand but Brown dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
#ES#
Purcell manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Brown keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2#
Purcell is trying to push Brown away but Brown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brown presses Purcell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Purcell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Purcell as Brown shoots in.
Brown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Purcell defends it nicely.
Justin Purcell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Brown.#CL#
Purcell has managed to clinch.
Brown avoiding damage as Purcell throws knees to the body.
Purcell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brown.
Purcell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T3#
Knees in the clinch landing for Purcell.
Purcell tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Brown is trying to trip Purcell. He has hold of a leg but Purcell is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Brown persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Purcell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Purcell scores with a nice shot.
Bob Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Purcell's brow. #SUB#
Purcell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Brown slips nicely into half guard.
Brown is looking to advance position but Purcell won't allow it.
Purcell is trying to get back to full guard.
Purcell trying to control from the bottom.
#T4##SUB2#
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
Purcell is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Purcell tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Purcell is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Purcell moves into full guard.
Purcell is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Purcell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Justin Purcell will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Purcell slaps away a takedown attempt from Brown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bob Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from Purcell.
Brown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Purcell defends well and Brown ends up having to push Purcell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Purcell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Purcell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
Justin Purcell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Brown.
Purcell scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.#CL2#
Brown instigates a clinch.
Purcell unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1#
Purcell working hard to break the clinch.
Brown has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Purcell seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brown can turn it around.
Purcell is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Purcell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Purcell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
Purcell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
Purcell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brown.
Purcell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Brown has Purcell pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Brown pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Purcell tumbling to the mat - Brown dives into Purcell's guard.#SUB#
Purcell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brown passes into side control.
Brown trying to control the position but Purcell is working away.
Purcell stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Justin Purcell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Purcell struggling a bit here.
Purcell is looking for a sweep.
Brown trying to control the action but Purcell is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brown looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brown lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Purcell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brown lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Purcell struggling a bit here.
Brown slows the pace down.
Purcell is looking for a sweep.
Purcell tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Purcell tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Brown goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Purcell is on top in guard.
#ES2#
Brown uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Purcell tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Purcell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brown is out of range and Purcell settles back down.
Justin Purcell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good work by Brown as he checks the leg kick.
Purcell throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Purcell.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
A punch combination from Purcell misses.
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 looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brown is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Brown throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Purcell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brown is in Purcell's guard.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brown wants to control but Purcell is keeping him busy.
Brown takes a little break here. Purcell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Brown cracks Purcell with a big right hand but Purcell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bob Brown.
I think Purcell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Purcell!
Our winner, Justin Purcell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WCF 43: Garcia vs Road
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Purcell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Justin Purcell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Purcell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Purcell loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
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.#TD2#
Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Purcell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Purcell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Purcell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Purcell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jackson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jackson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Purcell. #SUB#
Purcell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Purcell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purcell tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Purcell gets full guard.#SUB#
Jackson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Purcell to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jackson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Purcell pulls down on the head and he's put Jackson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Justin Purcell!
Justin Purcell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WCF 38.5: White Jr vs Anderson
Date: Sep 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Purcell.
Cho throws a big counter combination but Purcell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Purcell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cho misses with a few strikes there.
Purcell misses with a left hand
enabling Cho to counter with a crisp jab.
Cho misses with a hook. Purcell ducked under it nicely.
Donk. Cho catches Purcell right on the button with a cross.
Cho seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Purcell throws a lazy body kick
and Cho counters with a left and a right that stings Purcell.
Cho misses with a leg kick.
Cho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Purcell wants to clinch.
Cho appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Purcell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Purcell misses with a looping right.
Purcell swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Cho lands a jab to the nose.
Purcell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Purcell thows a leg kick but Cho checks it
and Cho counters with a series of strikes. Purcell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Purcell darts in looking for a takedown but Cho gets double underhooks and turns Purcell into the cage.
Purcell misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Cho misses its target.
Purcell fails with the takedown
and Cho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Purcell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cho feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Purcell throws a right hand that misses
and Cho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Purcell.
A jab from Purcell misses. #CL2#
Purcell closes the distance and pushes Cho back into the cage.
Purcell misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Purcell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Purcell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Purcell misses with a body punch.
Purcell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Purcell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Purcell is trying to drag Cho to the mat but Cho just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Steve Cho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Purcell.
Purcell tries to pull guard but Cho holds him up against the cage and eventually Purcell drops back down to his feet.
Cho is trying to push Purcell away but Purcell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cho blocks the elbow strike.
Purcell throws a head punch that misses.
Purcell tries to score a body lock takedown but Cho shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Purcell swings wildly with an uppercut but Cho uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Cho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Purcell misses with the body kick
enabling Cho to counter with a crisp jab.
Cho shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cho lands a nice shot that snaps Purcell's head back.
Cho gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A low kick from Purcell is predictable there
and Purcell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cho misses with a head kick.
Purcell misses with a hook
and Cho counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Purcell misses with the body kick
and Cho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cho lands with a nice body punch.
Purcell misses with a looping left.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Purcell throws a body kick that misses
and Cho counters with a three punch combo that has Purcell backing up. Purcell nods at Cho to acknowledge the strikes.
Purcell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Purcell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cho counters with a series of strikes. Purcell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Purcell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Cho counter with a right hand.
Cho throws a body shot but no joy.
Purcell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cho counters with a nice body shot.
Cho staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Cho dominated that round.
That's time! Cho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Purcell fails with the takedown.
A lazy body kick from Purcell
and Cho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Cho misses.
Cho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Purcell.
A big left from Cho misses.
Purcell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cho defends it well.
Purcell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cho throws a right hand that misses
and Purcell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cho slips under a jab.
A big right from Purcell misses.
Purcell misses with a hook
and Cho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Purcell tries a head kick but it misses.
Purcell tries to clinch up
and Cho counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steve Cho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cho lands with a nice combination. Purcell backs away looking to recover.
Cho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Purcell can do to turn this around?
Cho 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 throws a leg kick but Cho checks it.
Cho swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Purcell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Purcell is looking to clinch but Cho is avoiding it.
Cho is looking for a counter combo.
Cho sizes up Purcell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cho ducks under a wild hook from Purcell.
Purcell misses with a kick to the body
and Cho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Purcell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
A low kick from Purcell misses
and Cho counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Purcell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cho.
A swing and a miss from Purcell.
A counter left hand to the body from Cho misses its target.
Purcell loads up on a big right hand but Cho slips the punch.
Purcell throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Justin Purcell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Purcell misses with a right hand
and Cho counters with a nice uppercut.
Cho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Purcell.
Cho swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Purcell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cho was well out of range. Poor timing from Purcell.
Steve Cho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Purcell misses its intended target.
Purcell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cho will feel that in the morning.#T3#
Purcell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Purcell misses with a looping left.
Purcell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cho makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Purcell tries to clinch
and Cho counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cho lands a nice shot that snaps Purcell's head back.
Cho throws a hook to the side of Purcell's head but Purcell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Purcell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Purcell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Purcell throws an off balance right hand
and Cho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Purcell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cho counters with a series of strikes. Purcell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Cho.
Cho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Purcell keeps Cho at a distance using the push kick.
Purcell dives in for a single leg takedown but Cho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Cho misses its target.
Steve Cho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Purcell.
Purcell swings widly with a right hand
letting Cho counter with a right hand.
Cho connects with a jab.
Purcell is looking to score with low kicks.
Purcell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cho throws a big counter combination but Purcell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Purcell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Cho dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Purcell misses with a takedown attempt - Cho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Cho was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Purcell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice combination there by Purcell.
Cho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Purcell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Purcell misses the body punch
and Cho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cho misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cho punishes Purcell's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Cho misses the target.
And Purcell tries to counter it with a takedown but Cho pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cho throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Purcell.#T1#
Purcell throws an off balance right hand
and Cho counters with a stiff right hand.
Purcell misses with a hook. Cho ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Cho was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Purcell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Purcell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Purcell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Purcell throws a poor cross that misses
and Cho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Purcell swings widly with a right hand
and Cho counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Purcell looks for the body kick but Cho saw that one coming.
Cho looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Purcell misses with a few strikes there.
Cho is looking to counter punch.
Purcell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cho is looking for a counter combo.
Purcell throws a jab when Cho was well out of range.
It looked like Cho was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Purcell misses with a lunging right hand
letting Cho counter with a right hand.
Justin Purcell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve Cho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Purcell throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Purcell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Purcell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cho avoids it really well and circles away.
Cho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cho lands a glancing blow to the side of Purcell's head.
Cho avoids a kick to the body.
Purcell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cho moves away.
A quick step to the side and Cho tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cho scores with a jab. Purcell acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Purcell misses with a low kick.
Purcell wants to clinch.
Cho went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Purcell misses with a hook
and Cho counters with a stiff right hand.
Cho throws a right hand that Purcell ducks under and follows up with a left that Purcell also avoids with ease.
Cho misses with a head kick.
Cho attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Purcell throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Cho to counter with a crisp jab.
Purcell dives in and grabs Cho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cho pushes down on Purcell's head and hops out.
Cho went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Steve Cho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Purcell.
Cho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cho checks a leg kick. #T4#
Purcell shoots in for a takedown but Cho shows good takedown defense.
Cho went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Purcell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cho misses with a double jab.
Purcell misses with a takedown
and Cho counters with a straight right hand.
Purcell looks to land a body kick but Cho moved away.
Purcell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Purcell throws a leg kick
and Cho counters with a series of strikes. Purcell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Purcell lands with a kick to the temple. Cho shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Purcell misses with a right hand
letting Cho counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Cho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cho, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Cho!
A very excited looking Steve Cho 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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Event:
WCF WNF 14: Garcia vs Bolsdeep
Date: Aug 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Purcell throws a big shot that misses.
Purcell misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khumpai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Purcell moves into the clinch.
Khumpai trying to stall but Purcell improves his position.
Khumpai can't break the clinch.
Khumpai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khumpai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Khumpai stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Purcell manages to break the clinch.
Khumpai throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Purcell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Purcell.
Khumpai wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Purcell manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB##SUB#
Purcell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Khumpai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Khumpai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Purcell.
Khumpai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Purcell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Purcell winds up and cracks Khumpai with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Purcell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Purcell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Purcell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Purcell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Purcell is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Khumpai still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Khumpai has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T2#
Purcell is looking to regain half guard here but Khumpai keeps moving and retains side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Purcell'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.
Khumpai wants to stand but Purcell is controlling his arm.
Purcell is looking to regain half guard here but Khumpai keeps moving and retains side control.
Khumpai trying to control the position but Purcell is working away.
Purcell tries to control but Khumpai manages to take his back.
Purcell rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are battling for position here. Purcell manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Purcell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Purcell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Khumpai's guard.
Khumpai wants to get back to his feet.
Purcell throwing shots but Khumpai is blocking nicely. #ES2#
Khumpai has one foot on Purcell's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Khumpai moves out of range as Purcell throws a body kick.
Purcell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Khumpai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Purcell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Purcell looks to land a right hand but Khumpai moved out of range.
Khumpai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Khumpai slips under a jab.
As Purcell backs off Khumpai throws a huge counter combo but Purcell manages to avoid it all.
Purcell loads up on a big right hand but Khumpai slips the punch.
Purcell swats away the attempt to clinch by Khumpai.#T4#
Khumpai slips a jab from Purcell.
Purcell throws a series of punches but Khumpai avoids them all with ease.
Khumpai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Purcell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Purcell throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Khumpai misses the jab.
Pann Khumpai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Purcell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khumpai follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Purcell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Purcell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Khumpai staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khumpai. Purcell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Purcell throws a lazy right hand but Khumpai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Purcell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Purcell takes one to the chin there.
And that’s 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.#R2#
Purcell with a poor takedown
and Khumpai counters with a three punch combo that has Purcell backing up. Purcell nods at Khumpai to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Purcell clinches up with Khumpai and pushes him back against the cage.
Khumpai missing with knees to the body.
Purcell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Khumpai has a couple of punches blocked by Purcell.
Khumpai avoids a wild elbow strike from Purcell.
Khumpai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Purcell backwards. #BC2#
Khumpai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khumpai ducks under a wild hook from Purcell.
Khumpai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Khumpai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khumpai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
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.
Khumpai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Justin Purcell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Purcell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Purcell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khumpai can do to turn this around?
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 moves out of range as Purcell strikes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Khumpai.
Khumpai misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Purcell looks to land a right hand but Khumpai moved out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Khumpai.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Khumpai!
Purcell misses with a looping left.
Khumpai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Purcell shoots in but Khumpai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Khumpai is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Purcell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Purcell connects with a looping right hand.
Khumpai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Khumpai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Purcell.
Khumpai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Purcell throws the kick towards the body but Khumpai avoids it.#T2#
No joy there for Khumpai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Purcell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Purcell throws a sloppy body shot
and Khumpai counters with a three punch combo that has Purcell backing up. Purcell nods at Khumpai to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Purcell instigates a clinch.
Purcell avoiding damage as Khumpai throws knees to the body.
Khumpai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khumpai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khumpai can't find room to land a body shot as Purcell controls the action.
Khumpai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Purcell or not.
Purcell blocks a body shot from Khumpai.
Purcell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khumpai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Purcell misses with a body punch.
Purcell tries to throw a body punch but Khumpai avoids it by throwing Purcell back against the cage.
Khumpai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Purcell tries a knee to the head but Khumpai blocks it.
Purcell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T3#
Khumpai blocks a body shot from Purcell. #BC2#
Khumpai breaks the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Khumpai!
A combination from Khumpai does no damage.
Khumpai wants to clinch up but Purcell keeps it at a distance.
Khumpai misses with a wild combination.
Purcell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Purcell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Khumpai at a distance.
#CL#
Purcell clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Purcell has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Khumpai uses from the top position. #SUB#
Purcell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khumpai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB#
Purcell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khumpai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Purcell wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Purcell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Khumpai passes into half guard.
Khumpai is looking to advance position but Purcell won't allow it.
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.#SUB#
Purcell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pann Khumpai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Purcell dodges the punch combination from Khumpai.
Khumpai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Purcell misses with a lunging right hand
and Khumpai counters with a series of strikes. Purcell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Purcell misses with a left hand
and Khumpai counters with a one-two to the body.
Khumpai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Purcell.
Purcell throws a hook but Khumpai avoids it easily.
As Purcell backs off Khumpai throws a huge counter combo but Purcell manages to avoid it all.
Khumpai looks to land a body kick but Purcell moved away.
Khumpai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Purcell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Purcell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purcell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Khumpai in his tracks.
Purcell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Khumpai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Purcell, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Khumpai breaks from the clinch.
Pann Khumpai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khumpai tries to clinch but Purcell moves out of range. #T1#
Purcell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Purcell takes a swing at Khumpai's ribcage but misses.
Purcell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Khumpai.
Purcell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Khumpai lands a slapping body shot.
Khumpai throws a combination. Purcell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Purcell throws out a loose jab but Khumpai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Purcell misses with the body kick
and Khumpai counters with a left and a right that stings Purcell.
Khumpai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Khumpai slips under a jab.#CL2#
Khumpai closes the distance and pushes Purcell back into the cage.
Purcell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Purcell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Khumpai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
Khumpai wants to get back to striking at distance but Purcell won't allow it.
Khumpai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Purcell avoids it.#BC2#
Khumpai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Purcell misses with an uppercut.
Purcell connects with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Purcell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khumpai doesn't seem phased though.
Purcell tries to land a front kick but Khumpai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Purcell throws a poor cross that misses
and Khumpai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Purcell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khumpai counters with a body kick that stops Purcell in his tracks momentarily.
Purcell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Purcell throws a right hand that misses
and Khumpai counters with a nice body shot.
Good exchange - Purcell coming out on top.
Purcell throws a leg kick that misses.
Khumpai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Purcell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Purcell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Khumpai sprawls and moves away.
Khumpai moves away from the strike by Purcell. #T3#
Khumpai digs a good hook to Purcell's body.
Purcell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Khumpai tries to land a front kick but Purcell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Khumpai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Purcell takes a step back to recover.
Khumpai moves in looking to clinch but Purcell pushes him off.
Khumpai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Purcell.
Nice body kick there by Purcell.
Khumpai with a nice calf kick.
Khumpai tries to close the distance and clinch but Purcell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khumpai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Purcell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khumpai defends it nicely.#T4#
Khumpai throws a nice looking combination but Purcell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Khumpai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Khumpai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Purcell misses with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Purcell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khumpai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Purcell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Purcell tries a body shot but Khumpai blocks it.
Purcell trying to land knees to the body.
Khumpai tries a knee to the head but Purcell blocks it.
Khumpai is trying to maintain a safe position but Purcell gets an underhook and turns Khumpai into the cage.
Purcell tries to pull guard but Khumpai won't allow it.
Khumpai tries a body shot but Purcell blocks it.
Khumpai can't find room to land a body shot as Purcell controls the action.
#BC2#
Khumpai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khumpai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Purcell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khumpai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Purcell moves out of range of the body kick from Khumpai.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pann Khumpai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Khumpai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pann Khumpai!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Pann Khumpai waved his t-shirt featuring Fist MMA Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
Justin Purcell was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn thats twice now. Dont think ill get a third shot at him, hes simply the better fighter. '. |
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Event:
WCF 29: Dirk vs Rader
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo thuds a left hand into Purcell's body.
Bravo misses with a double jab
#TD#
so Purcell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Purcell connects with a couple of short punches.
Purcell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bravo is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Purcell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bravo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Purcell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bravo. #SUB#
Bravo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU2#
Bravo gets to his feet - Purcell follows without any prompting.
Bravo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Bravo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Bravo is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Bravo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Purcell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Purcell throws a hook but Bravo blocks it.
Purcell misses with a hook.
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.#CL2#
Bravo has closed the distance and engaged Purcell in a clinch.
Bravo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Purcell working aggressively here.
Purcell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bravo smiles and moves away.
Bravo moves in looking to clinch but Purcell pushes him off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Purcell.
Bravo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Purcell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Bravo moves into the clinch.
Purcell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Bravo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Purcell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bravo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bravo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Purcell misses with a straight right. #T2#
Bravo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Purcell misses with a hook. Bravo ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Bravo has Purcell up against the cage in a clinch.
Purcell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Purcell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bravo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Purcell up against the cage.
Purcell misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Bravo manages to break the clinch.
Bravo digs a good hook to Purcell's body.
Purcell throws a hook to the side of Bravo's head but Bravo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bravo tries to clinch but Purcell is having none of it.
Purcell misses with a wild combination.
Bravo slips a straight right by Purcell.
Bravo throws a series of punches but Purcell moves out of range. #T3##CL2#
Bravo moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Bravo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Bravo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Purcell jumps into guard, dragging Bravo to the mat.
#SUB#
Purcell looking for a guillotine here but Bravo defends easily.
Bravo throwing strikes from guard but Purcell blocks nicely. #SUB#
Bravo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bravo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bravo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bravo working some strikes from top position.#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Purcell is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Bravo wants to stand up but Purcell is controlling him. #SUB2#
Bravo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Purcell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Purcell throws a big elbow that misses.
Bravo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bravo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Purcell is working Bravo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Purcell stops Bravo from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo trying to control the position here.
Bravo is looking to stand up but Purcell isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Bravo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bravo throws a right and a left that Purcell avoids nicely.
Purcell tries a low kick but Bravo avoids it.
Bravo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Purcell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bravo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Bravo.
Bravo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Purcell.
Bravo doesn't manage to clinch there - Purcell circles away.
Purcell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Purcell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bravo staying out of range there.
Bravo throws out a counter right but Purcell avoids it with no problem.
Purcell lands a nice looking body shot.
Edgar Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravo tries to clinch but Purcell is having none of it.
Bravo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Purcell. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purcell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bravo wants to clinch.
Bravo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Bravo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bravo feints a jab promting Purcell to slip. Bravo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Purcell slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bravo fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Bravo darts in and clinches Purcell up against the cage.
Purcell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bravo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bravo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Purcell up against the cage.
Bravo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD#
Purcell decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Purcell looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bravo is defending well. Purcell quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bravo has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Purcell celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justin Purcell!
Justin Purcell very nearly forgot to thank The Dirty Needle Project (158Q @ $25) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
WCF 24: Diaz vs Hartmann
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Purcell connects with a right hand. Orion shakes it off.
Orion misses the shot to the body.
Orion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Purcell.
Purcell throws out a loose jab but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crunch! Orion slams his shin into Purcell's torso.
Orion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orion digs a good hook to Purcell's body.
We've been hearing reports that Orion has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Orion swings for the body but Purcell moves out of range.
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orion. Purcell does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Purcell rushes Orion and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Purcell wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Orion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Purcell misses with an uppercut. Orion saw that one coming.
Purcell lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Purcell clinches up with Orion and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Purcell.
Purcell tries to pull guard but Orion holds him up against the cage and eventually Purcell drops back down to his feet.
#T1##BC#
Orion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orion misses with a head kick.
Purcell avoids the body shot from Orion.
Orion misses with a body shot.
Purcell misses with a hook
and Orion counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Purcell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orion. Purcell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Purcell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orion. Purcell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orion is looking to wear down Purcell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD#
Purcell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Orion to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Purcell looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Orion has picked Purcell up and slammed him! Purcell can't keep hold of the triangle and Orion manages to pass to side control!
Purcell can't do much from the bottom here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#T2#
Purcell bucks up and tries to throw Orion off but instead Orion has got his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T3#
I really don't envy Purcell right now.
Orion has good solid back control here.
Purcell trying to control the hands but Orion won't let him.
Orion keeps control of the position as Purcell tries to break free.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Purcell is trying to stand back up.
Orion controls the position.
Orion has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Talon Orion dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Purcell looks to throw the jab but Orion is out of range.
It looked like Orion wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Purcell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Purcell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Purcell.
Orion scores with a jab.
Purcell shoots in and drives through. Orion sprawls well.
Orion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Purcell misses the jab.
Orion misses with a wild body shot.
Orion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Purcell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Orion goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Purcell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Purcell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Orion scoring well with a low kick there.
Orion dives in and grabs Purcell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Purcell pushes down on Orion's head and hops out.
Purcell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Purcell fakes the leg kick and cracks Orion in the body.
Orion is looking to chop away at Purcell's legs.
Orion misses the shot to the body.
Purcell misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Orion counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Purcell wants to get back to his feet but Orion is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Purcell wants to hit a sweep here but Orion passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Purcell there!
Purcell tries to hold on but Orion pushes him away.
Orion controlling the position easily from mount.
Purcell tries to lock up and control but Orion gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Talon Orion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Orion controlling from the full mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Orion.
Purcell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orion controlling the position easily from mount.
Purcell tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Orion controlling the position easily from mount.
Purcell is just holding on here. Orion manages to take his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Purcell rolls, trying to escape but Orion keeps control of the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Orion controlling the positon.#T4#
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.
Orion continues to stall.
Purcell is really stuck here.
Purcell trying to control but not successfully.
Orion controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Talon Orion dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Purcell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Purcell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Orion throws a sloppy head kick and Purcell moves out of range easily.
Purcell feints the counter takedown.
Talon Orion is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orion. Purcell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Purcell.
Purcell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Purcell misses with a kick to the body.
Purcell checks a low kick from Orion.
Orion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Purcell can do to turn this around?
Purcell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Purcell stuffs the takedown.
Purcell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orion defends it well.
Orion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orion scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orion lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Purcell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Orion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Orion clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Purcell tries to pull guard but Orion won't allow it.
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 Orion walks away with a smile on his face. Purcell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Purcell throws a big shot that misses.
Purcell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Purcell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orion was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Orion wants to clinch up but Purcell keeps it at a distance.
Purcell tries to bum rush Orion with a series of wild strikes but Orion uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Orion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Purcell manages to avoid it.
Orion staying out of range there.
Orion takes one to the chin there.
Purcell takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Orion moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Purcell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Orion feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Purcell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orion is one step ahead there.
Purcell has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Orion has passed into side control.
A lull in the action here as Orion stalls from top position.
Justin Purcell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Orion decides to stand up, so the ref orders Purcell to his feet.
Donk. Orion catches Purcell right on the button with a cross.
Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orion takes a swing at Purcell's ribcage but misses.
Orion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Purcell sprawls well. Purcell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Orion gets slowly back to his feet.
Purcell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orion defends it well.#T3##CL2#
Purcell takes the fight into the clinch.
Purcell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orion lands a body punch in the clinch.
Orion prevents a body shot from Purcell. #BC#
Orion breaks from the clinch.
Purcell looks to land a right hand but Orion moved out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Purcell is defended easily by Orion.
Talon Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Purcell.
Purcell misses with the combination.
Purcell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orion.
Purcell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Orion lands a jab to Purcell's midsection.#T4#
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Purcell throws an overhand right that lands on Orion's shoulder, as Orion tries to avoid the shot.
Orion feints a jab promting Purcell to slip. Orion then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Purcell slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Justin Purcell has been cut.
Orion looks to land a combination but Purcell avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orion thuds a left hand into Purcell's body.
Orion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Purcell manages to avoid it.
Orion scores with a nice strike.
Orion's corner calls for a 1-2. Orion obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice body kick from Orion.
Purcell tests Orion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Purcell.
Orion scores with a crisp jab that stopped Purcell in his tracks.
Orion moves out of range as Purcell strikes.
Orion jabs Purcell right on the nose. Purcell blinks but takes it well.
Orion misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Purcell! But no joy.
Talon Orion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Orion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Talon Orion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Orion 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Talon Orion! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 6: Garcia vs Andrews
Date: May 13, 2020 |
#R1#
Da Santiago checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD2#
Da Santiago looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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 is not content to let Da Santiago control the position.
Purcell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Da Santiago is keen to just control but Purcell is a slippery customer.
Da Santiago not doing much here.
Purcell gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Purcell has his foot on Da Santiago's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Da Santiago works his way back into a safe position though.
Da Santiago distracts Purcell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Da Santiago slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Purcell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Santiago is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB#
Purcell looking for a guillotine here but Da Santiago defends easily.
#SUB#
Purcell looking for a guillotine here but Da Santiago defends easily.
Da Santiago trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Da Santiago is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Purcell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Da Santiago defends it easily.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Da Santiago trying to stand up but can't free himself from Purcell's guard.
Da Santiago stops Purcell from standing up. #SUB#
Purcell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Da Santiago defends it easily.#SUB2#
Da Santiago drops back looking for a leg! Purcell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Purcell manages to kick Da Santiago off! Da Santiago jumps back into Purcell's guard. #SUB#
Da Santiago avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Da Santiago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Purcell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Da Santiago wants to control from the top but Purcell keeps moving.
Da Santiago postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Da Santiago stopping the sweep attempt from Purcell.
Da Santiago trying to control but Purcell is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Purcell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Purcell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Da Santiago defends well.
Purcell keeping moving, preventing Da Santiago from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Purcell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Da Santiago puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Da Santiago prevents Purcell from improving his position.
Well, if Da Santiago is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Da Santiago trying to mount his opponent but Purcell defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Purcell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Justin Purcell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Purcell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Purcell stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Santiago. Da Santiago gets slowly back to his feet.
Purcell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Santiago.
A jab lands there for Purcell.
Da Santiago looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Purcell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Purcell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Purcell motions for Da Santiago to come forward. Purcell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Da Santiago takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Da Santiago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Da Santiago shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Purcell pinned against the cage. Purcell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Justin Purcell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessio Da Santiago.
Purcell misses with an uppercut. Da Santiago saw that one coming.
Da Santiago steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Purcell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Santiago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Purcell is fending him off so far but Da Santiago persists. Nope, Purcell circles away and we're back to standing.
Da Santiago tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Purcell defends well and Da Santiago ends up having to push Purcell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Purcell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Purcell thows a body kick. Da Santiago tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Purcell scores with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Purcell.
Da Santiago tries to move into range but Purcell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1##TD2#
Da Santiago bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alessio Da Santiago has got the better of the ground game so far.
Purcell can't do much from the bottom here.
Da Santiago tries to move to mount but Purcell blocks the move with his legs.
Da Santiago avoids the strikes from the bottom by Purcell.
Da Santiago trying to control the position but Purcell is working away.
Purcell throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Purcell wants to control but Da Santiago postures up.
Purcell gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Purcell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Purcell wants to improve his position but Da Santiago is controlling well.
#T2#
Purcell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Da Santiago.
Purcell is trying to maintain the position but Da Santiago is very close to passing his half guard.
Da Santiago wants to control but Purcell is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Purcell looking for submissions off his back.
Da Santiago wants to lay and pray for a moment but Purcell keeps working.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Da Santiago prevents Purcell from improving his position.
Purcell is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Purcell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Purcell misses with a low kick.
Da Santiago wants to clinch up but Purcell keeps it at a distance.
Da Santiago has a takedown stuffed.
Da Santiago will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Da Santiago shoots for a double leg takedown but Purcell sprawls well. He's pushed Da Santiago's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Da Santiago has a takedown stuffed.
Purcell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Santiago can do to turn this around?
Purcell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Santiago.
Purcell looks for the body kick but Da Santiago saw that one coming.
Purcell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Purcell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Da Santiago.
Purcell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Da Santiago.
Purcell misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T4#
Da Santiago throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Purcell's waist but Purcell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Da Santiago off to one side.
Purcell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Purcell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Purcell misses.
Da Santiago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Santiago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Purcell is fending him off so far but Da Santiago persists. Nope, Purcell circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Purcell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Da Santiago closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A punch combination from Da Santiago misses.
Da Santiago is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Santiago moves away from the strike by Purcell.
Purcell throws a sloppy head kick and Da Santiago moves out of range easily.
Purcell thumps Da Santiago with a low kick.
Da Santiago tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Da Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Purcell as he jumps to the side.
Purcell lands a leg kick that knocks Da Santiago off balance momentarily.
Da Santiago fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Purcell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Purcell 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Da Santiago blocks a leg kick.
Purcell stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Santiago. Da Santiago gets slowly back to his feet.
Da Santiago fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Purcell throwing a counter right hand but Da Santiago manages to avoid it.
Da Santiago shoots in looking for a takedown but Purcell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Da Santiago's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Justin Purcell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessio Da Santiago.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Purcell - that will leave a mark!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Purcell, right into the meat.
That kick from Purcell tenderised Da Santiago's leg. Da Santiago is trying to keep his angry face on.
Purcell throws a head kick that Da Santiago semi-blocks.
Purcell misses with a hook.
Justin Purcell is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Purcell. No joy for Da Santiago on that attempt.
A slow jab from Purcell misses its intended target.
Da Santiago tries to counter with a clinch but Purcell shakes him off and moves away.
Da Santiago tries for a takedown but Purcell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Da Santiago fails with a takedown attempt.
Purcell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Da Santiago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Da Santiago.
Purcell lands a leg kick that knocks Da Santiago off balance momentarily.
Da Santiago fails to land the takedown.
Alessio Da Santiago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Da Santiago misses with a takedown attempt - Purcell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Purcell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Purcell misses with an uppercut.
Da Santiago wants to counter with a clinch but Purcell pushes him away.
Purcell scores with a leg kick.
#TD2#
Da Santiago closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Purcell did well to prevent Da Santiago getting side control.
Purcell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Purcell wants to sweep here but Da Santiago controlling him for the moment. #ES#
Purcell manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Da Santiago's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Purcell managing to block the knees to the body from Da Santiago.
#BC#
Purcell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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 head kick but Da Santiago moves out of range.
Da Santiago shoots in but no luck this time.
Purcell connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Da Santiago takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Da Santiago throws a hook but Purcell avoids it easily.
Da Santiago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Purcell but Purcell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Purcell lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Purcell scores with a hook.
Da Santiago gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Purcell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Purcell misses the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Purcell. No joy for Da Santiago on that attempt.
Purcell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Da Santiago's sensitive parts.
Alessio Da Santiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Da Santiago shoots in looking for a takedown. Purcell tries to sprawl out of it but Da Santiago 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.
Purcell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Da Santiago's head backwards.
Da Santiago wants to clinch.#T3#
Purcell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Da Santiago takes a jab right on the kisser.
Purcell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Da Santiago with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Purcell to score with a decent uppercut.
Da Santiago tries to clinch there but Purcell circles away.
Both fighters circling a little - Purcell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Da Santiago shoots in for a takedown but Purcell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Purcell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Da Santiago. Da Santiago circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Purcell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Da Santiago.
Da Santiago takes one to the side of the head.
Da Santiago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Purcell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Da Santiago misses with a takedown attempt - Purcell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Purcell with a nice cross.#T4#
Purcell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Da Santiago.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Purcell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Da Santiago's calf.
Purcell lunges at Da Santiago with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Da Santiago's hand.
Purcell throws a leg kick which misses Da Santiago's front leg but catches the back leg as Da Santiago tries to avoid it.
Purcell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Da Santiago fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Purcell.
Purcell is looking to land body kicks.
Da Santiago tries to clinch there but Purcell circles away.
Da Santiago 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 cracks Da Santiago with an open hand slap.
Purcell throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Da Santiago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Purcell connects with an inside leg kick.
Da Santiago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Da Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Purcell as he avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Da Santiago.
Purcell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Da Santiago fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Justin Purcell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Purcell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Purcell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Purcell, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Purcell!
A victorious Justin Purcell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
WCF 19: Hradek vs Dirk
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
A low kick from Purcell misses #TD2#
and Ortiz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Purcell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ortiz looking to pass the guard.
Ortiz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Purcell is refusing to be controlled, as Ortiz sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Ortiz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Purcell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ortiz.
Ortiz wants to free his trapped foot but Purcell is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz trying to control from half guard but Purcell is working away. #SUB2#
Ortiz is looking for a kimura but Purcell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ortiz to get the leverage.
Purcell is not content to let Ortiz control the position.
Purcell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Purcell gets full guard.
Ortiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Purcell is retaining full guard.
Purcell wants to improve his position but instead Ortiz has moved into half guard.
Purcell wants to get back to full guard.
Ortiz is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Purcell trying to control but Ortiz postures up.
Ortiz is pressing down on Purcell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Purcell is holding on for now.
Ortiz slows the pace down in half guard.
Ortiz is trying to control the action in half guard but Purcell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Purcell wants to get back to full guard but Ortiz has mounted him!#T3##SUB2#
Ortiz jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Purcell manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Purcell is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Ortiz tries for a kimura but Purcell is defending well.
Ortiz advances to mount.
Purcell tries to hold on but Ortiz pushes him away.
Ortiz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Purcell is looking to escape. #T4##SUB2#
Purcell tries to improve his position but Ortiz has taken his back! Ortiz has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Purcell tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ortiz pushes Purcell away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Colton Ortiz!
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Event:
WCF WNF 4: Senior vs Montoya
Date: Apr 15, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Purcell, pushing him back against the cage.
Purcell misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Jackson is trying to trip Purcell. He has hold of a leg but Purcell is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jackson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Purcell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Purcell throws an elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Purcell's guard. Nice move by Jackson!#REVR#
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Jackson stands up and waves to Purcell to follow him.
Purcell throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Purcell explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Purcell moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Purcell has double underhooks. #BC#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
A slow jab from Purcell misses its intended target.
Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Purcell looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Purcell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Justin Purcell has been cut.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Purcell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Purcell instigates a clinch.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Purcell. #BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Purcell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jab, jab by Purcell - just one landing.
Jackson moves out of range as Purcell throws a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Purcell throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Jackson tries to circle away but Purcell has him pinned against the cage.
Knees to the body from Purcell.
Purcell lands a good knee to the midsection. Jackson won't want to take too many of those.
Purcell tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Purcell back against the cage. #BC#
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Purcell scores with a push kick.
Purcell cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Purcell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Purcell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Purcell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Purcell.
Purcell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Purcell.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Purcell tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Purcell.#T3#
Purcell throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Purcell cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Purcell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jackson slips a straight right by Purcell.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jackson slips a jab from Purcell.
Jackson is looking for a counter combo.
Purcell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Purcell. Purcell obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice uppercut there from Purcell.
Purcell throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Purcell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson has Purcell pressed against the cage.
#T4#
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Purcell won't allow it.
I was talking to Jackson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jackson misses with a combination
letting Purcell counter with a right hand.
Purcell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Purcell throws a right hand that misses
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Purcell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Purcell moves out of range of the body kick.
Purcell throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Purcell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Purcell throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Justin Purcell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Purcell as he connects with a hook.
A lazy body kick from Jackson
letting Purcell counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Purcell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Purcell's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Purcell misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Purcell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Purcell throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Purcell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Purcell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson slips a straight right by Purcell.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
Purcell scores with a kick to the body.
Jackson slips a jab from Purcell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purcell jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Purcell misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Jackson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jackson moves out of range as Purcell strikes.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Purcell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Purcell slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Purcell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Purcell lands with a kick to the temple. Jackson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Purcell moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jackson defending well as Purcell loads up on a big left hand.
Purcell scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Purcell tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Purcell lands a knee to the body.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Purcell has the dominant position.#BC2#
Purcell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Purcell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyrell Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Purcell misses its intended target.
Nice shot lands for Purcell.
Purcell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson slips a jab from Purcell.
Purcell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
Purcell throws a nice head kick!
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL#
Jackson pushes Purcell up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Purcell checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Purcell.
As Purcell looks to move away, Jackson throws a big counter combo but Purcell just gets out of the way.
Purcell looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Purcell lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Purcell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jackson!
Purcell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Purcell slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Purcell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
A head kick misses from Purcell.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
Purcell swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A solid body kick from Purcell.
Donk. Purcell catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Jackson defending well as Purcell loads up on a big left hand.
Purcell looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
As Purcell looks to move away, Jackson throws a big counter combo but Purcell just gets out of the way.
Purcell thuds his shin into the meat of Jackson's side.
Purcell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Purcell to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Purcell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Purcell misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Purcell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Justin Purcell's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Purcell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Jackson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Purcell tries to clinch up.
Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Purcell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Purcell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Purcell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Purcell. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Purcell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purcell scores with a nice body kick.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Purcell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jackson looking for a takedown. #T1#
Jackson prevents a body shot from Purcell.
Purcell tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson tries to break free but Purcell pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Purcell won't allow it.
#BC#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Purcell tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Jackson gets a clinch.
Purcell misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson throws a push kick but Purcell slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Purcell throws out the jab.
Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Purcell. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Purcell just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Purcell defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Purcell scores with a nice head shot.
Purcell misses with a looping left.
A cross from Purcell lands.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL#
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Purcell throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Purcell tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Purcell drops back down to his feet.
Purcell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Purcell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Purcell misses with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Purcell to score with a decent uppercut.
Purcell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Purcell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Purcell lands a head kick!
Purcell misses with a hook.
Tyrell Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Purcell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Jackson moves into the clinch.#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Purcell.
Purcell throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Purcell throws a nice head kick!
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Purcell.#T4#
Purcell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Purcell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from Purcell does it's job there.
Purcell connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.#CL#
Jackson has Purcell up 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!
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Purcell has him pressed against the cage.
Purcell lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Purcell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Purcell ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Purcell connects with a high kick. #CL#
Purcell gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Purcell blocking some punches.
Justin Purcell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Purcell blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Purcell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Purcell 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Purcell!
Our winner, Justin Purcell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
WCF WNF 3: Tyson vs Dirk 2
Date: Mar 25, 2020 |
#R1#
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#TD#
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. #SUB2#
Fulcher working for a triangle but Purcell defends it easily.
#SU#
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.#T1#
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. #TD#
Purcell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fulcher tries to get to full guard but Purcell has control of the leg. #T2##SUB2#
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.#SU#
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.
#T3#
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. #T4#
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!
#R2#
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 #CL#
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.
#BC#
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.
#T1#
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.#TD#
Purcell drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU#
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.
#T2##CL#
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. #BC#
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.
#CL#
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.#T3#
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.#TD#
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.#SU#
Purcell stands up.
Purcell scores with a push kick.#T4#
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. #TD#
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. #SU#
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!
#R3#
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.#CL#
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.
#T1#
Purcell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Purcell working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
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.#T2#
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.
#TD#
Fulcher gets caught flat footed, as Purcell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T3#
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. #SUB2#
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.#SU#
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.
#T4#
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. #TD#
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.#SU#
Purcell escapes and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
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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Event:
WCF 12: Khumpai vs Purcell
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Khumpai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL2#
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.
#T1#
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.
#BC#
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.
#CL2#
Purcell drives through and clinches with Khumpai against the cage.
#TD2#
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.#SU#
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.#T2#
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.#CL#
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.
#T3#
Khumpai stops a takedown attempt from Purcell.
Purcell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Khumpai prevents the takedown attempt.
Khumpai lands a left hand.
#BC#
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.#CL2#
Khumpai gets tackled into the cage by Purcell. Purcell maintains the clinch. #BC#
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.
#T4#
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.
#R2#
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. #TD2#
Purcell gets a double leg takedown into Khumpai's guard.#ES#
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.#CL#
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?#CL2#
Purcell has Khumpai up against the cage in a clinch.
Purcell throws an elbow but it misses.
#T1#
Purcell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Khumpai prevents it.
#BC#
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. #CL#
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.
#T2#
Purcell tries to pull guard but Khumpai won't allow it.
#BC#
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.#CL#
Khumpai closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
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. #CL#
Khumpai moves into the clinch.
Khumpai tries to work over Purcell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Khumpai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
A jab lands there for Purcell.
Khumpai tries to clinch up but Purcell circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
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. #T4#
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.#TD2#
Purcell pulls Khumpai into guard.
Khumpai wants to stand but Purcell has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
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. #SU#
Khumpai gets to his feet - Purcell follows without any prompting. #CL#
Khumpai clinches up with Purcell and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
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.
#R3#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#CL#
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. #T3#
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.
#BC#
Khumpai breaks the clinch.
Khumpai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
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.
#R4#
Khumpai tries to clinch up.
Purcell moves out of range of the body kick from Khumpai.
#CL#
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.#BC#
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.
#CL#
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. #T1#
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. #BC#
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.#CL#
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.#T2##BC#
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.
#TD2#
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.#SUB2#
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. #T3#
Khumpai wants to stand but Purcell is controlling the position.
Khumpai keeping moving, preventing Purcell from controlling successfully. #REF3#
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. #CL#
Khumpai forces Purcell back against the cage and clinches.
Come on Purcell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD2#
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.#ES#
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.#T4##CL#
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.
#BC#
Khumpai breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
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.#BC#
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.
#R5##CL#
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.#TD2#
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.#SU#
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?#T1#
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. #CL#
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. #BC#
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.#T2#
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. #CL#
Khumpai rushes Purcell and presses him up against the cage.
Khumpai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
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.
#T3#
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.
#CL2#
Purcell closes the distance and clinches.
Purcell wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
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.#T4#
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. #SU2#
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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Event:
WCF 8: Khumpai vs Kriss
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Purcell.#CL2#
Purcell has managed to clinch.
Lee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Purcell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Purcell scores with a jab to the body.
Lee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Purcell counters with a body kick.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Purcell counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Purcell cracks the inside of Lee's front leg.
Lee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purcell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lee on the side of the head. #CL2#
Purcell rushes Lee and presses him up against the cage.
Lee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Purcell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Purcell closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.#T1##TD2#
Purcell is trying to trip Lee. He has hold of a leg but Lee is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Purcell persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Purcell works over Lee with some ground and pound from guard.
Lee seems keen to control Purcell's posture.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Purcell 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.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Purcell postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
Purcell trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Purcell throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Purcell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Purcell stands up over Lee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Purcell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Lee isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Purcell stacks Lee on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Purcell!
Lee tries to bench press Purcell off him but Purcell keeps the position.
Lee taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T3##SUB2#
Purcell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lee has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lee takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Purcell is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Purcell has hold of Lee's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lee tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Purcell cranks the arm and Lee screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lee, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Justin Purcell!
Justin Purcell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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WCF 5: Uno vs Andrews
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Purcell scores with a takedown into Kriss's guard.
Purcell controlling from the top position.
Kriss controlling the position.
Purcell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kriss's guard.
Kriss on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kriss tries to get out of the position.
Kriss wants to get back to his feet.
Purcell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Purcell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Kriss. Those never looked like landing.
Purcell throws a leg kick which misses Kriss's front leg but catches the back leg as Kriss tries to avoid it.
Chris Kriss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Purcell cracks the inside of Kriss's front leg.
Chris Kriss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Purcell has Kriss up against the cage in a clinch.
Purcell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kriss smiles and moves away.
#T2#
Purcell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kriss throwing a counter right hand but Purcell manages to avoid it.
Purcell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Kriss tries to keep at a distance but Purcell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Purcell tries to pull guard but Kriss won't allow it.
#BC#
Kriss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kriss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Purcell moves away.#TD2#
Purcell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kriss did well to prevent Purcell getting side control.
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 slows the pace down in half guard.
Kriss is positioning himself well to prevent Purcell advancing to mount. #T3#
Purcell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
More stalling from Purcell.
Kriss pushes Purcell off looking to stand but Purcell dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Purcell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kriss defends it well.
Purcell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Purcell is looking for a kimura here.
Purcell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kriss gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES#
Kriss has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Purcell is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Purcell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kriss avoids it.#TD2#
Purcell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Purcell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Purcell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kriss throws a head kick that misses
and Purcell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Kriss finds it's way through Purcell's defenses.
Purcell doesn't manage to clinch there - Kriss circles away.
Purcell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kriss takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Purcell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Purcell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Purcell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kriss avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Purcell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Purcell is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chris Kriss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Purcell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriss is pushing Purcell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Purcell misses with an elbow strike.
#T1#
Purcell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Purcell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kriss avoids it.
Purcell throws a punch but it's blocked by Kriss.
Kriss missing with knees to the body.
Kriss misses with a punch on the inside.
Purcell jumps guard but Kriss stands there with Purcell around his waist. Purcell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Purcell working Kriss over with knees to the body.
Purcell throws a punch but it's blocked by Kriss.
Purcell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kriss pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Purcell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kriss pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kriss stalling the fight.
#T2#
Purcell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kriss gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Purcell has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kriss seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Purcell can turn it around.
Kriss is pushing Purcell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Purcell has Kriss pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kriss manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Purcell looking for a takedown.
Kriss dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kriss holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kriss stalling in the clinch.
Purcell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T3#
Kriss avoiding damage as Purcell throws knees to the body.
Purcell has Kriss pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kriss manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Purcell tries to pull guard but Kriss holds him up against the cage and eventually Purcell drops back down to his feet.
Kriss prevents a takedown attempt there.
Purcell is breathing heavily.
Kriss stalling against the cage.
Purcell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Purcell has Kriss pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kriss manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kriss blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Purcell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kriss avoids it.
Purcell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kriss is defending well for now.#T4#
Purcell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD2#
Purcell gets control of Kriss's arms and successfully pulls guard. Purcell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Kriss gets to his feet. Purcell looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kriss wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kriss lands with a good body shot.
Purcell avoids the head kick by Kriss.
Purcell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kriss scores with a nice strike.
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!
Kriss fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Purcell on the side of the head.
Purcell moves away from the strike by Kriss.
Purcell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kriss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Kriss misses the target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kriss!
#CUT#
It looks like Justin Purcell has been cut.
Kriss throws the left hand but Purcell avoids the punch easily.
Kriss misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Kriss dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Purcell's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kriss looks to land a combination but Purcell avoids it well.
Kriss misses with a straight left.
Kriss scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Purcell doesn't seem bothered though.
Purcell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kriss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Purcell tries to clinch up.
Purcell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kriss.
Kriss throws a right and a left that Purcell avoids nicely.
Kriss throws an overhand right that lands on Purcell's shoulder, as Purcell tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Purcell pushes Kriss up against the cage in a clinch.
Purcell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kriss gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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 Kriss walks away with a smile on his face. Purcell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Purcell doesn't manage to clinch there - Kriss circles away.
#T1#
A lazy left from Purcell finds it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kriss.
Purcell dodges the punch combination from Kriss.
Kriss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Purcell circles away quickly and effectively.
Purcell tries to close the distance and clinch but Kriss swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Purcell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kriss.
Purcell staying out of range there.
Kriss throws a head kick that misses.
Purcell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chris Kriss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Purcell.
Kriss stuffs the takedown attempt from Purcell. Purcell gets slowly back to his feet.
Purcell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Purcell moves away from the strike by Kriss.
The fighters circling - Kriss throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Kriss just misses with a punch to the body.
Purcell misses with a takedown
and Kriss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kriss misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Purcell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Purcell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kriss was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Purcell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kriss's waist but Kriss gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Purcell off to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kriss misses with a straight right.
Kriss misses with a body shot.
Kriss bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Purcell's head backwards.
Kriss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Purcell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Purcell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kriss as he avoids it easily.
Purcell delivers a nice body kick.
Purcell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kriss defends it nicely.#T3#
Purcell slips a jab and a cross from Kriss.
Purcell tries to clinch but Kriss moves out of range.
Kriss throws a looping overhand right but Purcell ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Kriss does it's job there.
Kriss throws a series of punches but Purcell avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Kriss does no damage.
Kriss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Purcell.
Purcell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kriss.
Kriss 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.
Kriss on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kriss cracks Purcell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kriss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Kriss takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Purcell moves out of range as Kriss strikes.
Purcell tries to clinch up but Kriss circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Purcell moves into the clinch.
Purcell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kriss avoids it.
Kriss taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Purcell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Purcell is looking to take this one to the mat.
Purcell is trying to pull guard but Kriss turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Purcell can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Kriss breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Kriss showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kriss has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Kriss!
In his post fight interview, Chris Kriss started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Kelley on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Purcell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kelley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Purcell is working away from the top position though.
Kelley wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelley manages to get to full guard.
Purcell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purcell is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Purcell postures up in Kelley's guard and throws a big left but Kelley blocks it. #T1#
Purcell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Purcell pushes down on Kelley's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Purcell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kelley sees it coming and defends easily.
Kelley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Purcell is working away from the top position though.
Kelley tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Purcell manages to move to mount!
Kelley takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T2#
Purcell controlling his opponent.
Kelley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Purcell controlling from mount.
Kelley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Purcell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Purcell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kelley is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3##SU2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Purcell get's back to his feet.#CL2#
Purcell pushes Kelley up against the cage in a clinch.
Kelley has Purcell pressed against the cage.
Purcell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Come on Purcell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD2#
Purcell has hold of one of Kelley's legs. Kelley is fighting the takedown attempt but Purcell gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Purcell 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.
Kelley working a defensive guard here.
Kelley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Kelley is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Purcell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Purcell scoring with some ground and pound.
Purcell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU2#
Purcell gets to his feet. Kelley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Purcell gets a clinch. #BC#
Kelley breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Purcell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Kelley tries to sprawl but Purcell drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kelley is trying to get back to full guard.
Purcell stalling.
Kelley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Purcell is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purcell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Purcell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kelley is trying to get back to full guard.
Purcell drops an elbow to the side of Kelley's head. #SUB2#
Purcell is working for a kimura here but Kelley manages to reverse the position and he's now in Purcell's guard.
#SUB2#
Purcell has his feet on Kelley's thighs here. He's pushed Kelley off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kelley screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justin Purcell!
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