PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Minowa Fujiati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Chepurnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Andrey Chepurnov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Fujiati
vs
Chepurnov

189 cm
29
269 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

195 cm
19
248 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Minowa Fujiati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrey Chepurnov!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fujiati closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chepurnov to the mat! Chepurnov manages to get full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chepurnov keeping full guard, as Fujiati tries to pass.
Fujiati with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chepurnov managing to control the position.
Chepurnov is trying to keep Fujiati in close.
Fujiati scoring with some ground and pound.
Chepurnov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fujiati postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chepurnov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Andrey Chepurnov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Fujiati looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chepurnov tries to work over Fujiati's front leg with a kick but Fujiati checks it.
Chepurnov throws a jab when Fujiati was well out of range.
Fujiati blocks a jab.
Fujiati slips a jab from Chepurnov.
Fujiati will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fujiati tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chepurnov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fujiati somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minowa Fujiati. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chepurnov loads up on a big right hand but Fujiati slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Chepurnov. No joy for Fujiati on that attempt.
Chepurnov lands the left hand.
Fujiati looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fujiati shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chepurnov as he jumps to the side.
Fujiati shoots for a double leg takedown but Chepurnov sprawls well. He's pushed Fujiati's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fujiati shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Chepurnov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chepurnov.
Chepurnov's coach down at High Voltage Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chepurnov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fujiati misses with a knee strike.
Fujiati lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Andrey Chepurnov has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujiati tries for a takedown but Chepurnov manages to get underhooks.
Chepurnov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fujiati misses with a knee strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chepurnov as Fujiati tries to tie him up.
Chepurnov is leaning against Fujiati and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fujiati blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chepurnov.
Chepurnov scores with a shot to the side of Fujiati's head.
Fujiati taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chepurnov.
Chepurnov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fujiati is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fujiati is stalling here.
Fujiati has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chepurnov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chepurnov misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Chepurnov fails to land.

Chepurnov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chepurnov is controlling the pace.
Chepurnov prevents Fujiati from improving his position.

Fujiati is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chepurnov pulls his head out easily.
Fujiati wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Fujiati is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chepurnov pulls his head out easily.
Fujiati is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chepurnov is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andrey Chepurnov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrey Chepurnov's cut.
That's time! Fujiati's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fujiati shoots in for a double leg but Chepurnov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chepurnov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fujiati shoots and misses

and Chepurnov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chepurnov.

Fujiati is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chepurnov is aware though and is defending well.
Chepurnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujiati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chepurnov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chepurnov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chepurnov connects with a couple of short punches.
Chepurnov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chepurnov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Chepurnov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Chepurnov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Fujiati looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Andrey Chepurnov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chepurnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujiati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chepurnov sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Fujiati looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fujiati throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chepurnov preventing the sweep.

Fujiati is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chepurnov defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujiati looking for a sweep. Not yet Fujiati, not yet.
Chepurnov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chepurnov works over Fujiati with some ground and pound from guard.
Chepurnov passes into half guard.
Fujiati is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chepurnov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chepurnov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ground and pound from Chepurnov.
Chepurnov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chepurnov moves nicely into side control.
Chepurnov working the ground and pound from side control.
Fujiati is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chepurnov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Fujiati looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chepurnov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fujiati does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fujiati wants to improve his position but Chepurnov is controlling well.
Chepurnov controlling the action here.
Fujiati gets full guard.
Fujiati looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chepurnov passes Fujiati's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chepurnov is looking to take a break and control but Fujiati is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fujiati gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fujiati working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chepurnov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chepurnov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chepurnov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chepurnov trying to control but Fujiati is working from the bottom.
Fujiati is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Fujiati working for a triangle but Chepurnov defends it easily.
Chepurnov scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chepurnov stopping the sweep attempt from Fujiati.
Chepurnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujiati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Chepurnov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrey Chepurnov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.

Chepurnov throws a looping overhand right but Fujiati ducks down to avoid it.
Chepurnov throws a leg kick

and Fujiati counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Fujiati wants to work for an arm triangle but Chepurnov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fujiati is thwarting Chepurnov's attempts to control the position.
Chepurnov taking some punishment here, with Fujiati in his half guard.
Chepurnov trying to control here.
Chepurnov is looking for a sweep. Fujiati is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Fujiati is trying to work for a kimura but Chepurnov is defending well.
Fujiati lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chepurnov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Chepurnov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Fujiati has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Chepurnov is looking to get to half guard.
Fujiati trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fujiati with the ground and pound from mount.
Chepurnov is squirming around, avoiding Fujiati's attempts to control the action.
Chepurnov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Minowa Fujiati has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujiati unloads with some shots from mount but Chepurnov bucks and avoids them well.
Fujiati throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Chepurnov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chepurnov keeps trying to improve his position.
Fujiati scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chepurnov wants to hold on but Fujiati pushes him away.
Fujiati lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Chepurnov is rocked!
Chepurnov takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Fujiati's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minowa Fujiati!