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Event: Ajax Hellmuth vs Puno     
Date:   Feb 16, 2019
#R1#
Puno slips a jab from Hellmuth Jr.
Puno throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hellmuth Jr lands with a cross.
Hellmuth Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Hellmuth Jr moves away from the strike by Puno.
Hellmuth Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Puno looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hellmuth Jr checks a leg kick.
Puno scores with a leg kick.
Puno misses with a looping left.
Hellmuth Jr lands with a good body shot.
Puno drops his hands momentarily and Hellmuth Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a body shot.
Hellmuth Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Hellmuth Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hellmuth Jr.
Puno throws the left hand but Hellmuth Jr avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Hellmuth Jr forces Puno back against the cage and clinches.
Hellmuth Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Kajun Puno has been cut.#T1#
Puno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hellmuth Jr backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hellmuth Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hellmuth Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Puno controls his hands.
Hellmuth Jr blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Hellmuth Jr.
Puno takes an elbow to the temple.
Puno dodges an elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr lands a left hand.
A frustrated look appears on Puno's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Puno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hellmuth Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Puno controls the action.
Puno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hellmuth Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puno gets through Hellmuth Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Puno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hellmuth Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Puno controls the action.
Hellmuth Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Hellmuth Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Hellmuth Jr lands an elbow that stopped Puno in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
That has opened up Kajun Puno's cut even more.#T2#
Hellmuth Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puno looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hellmuth Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Puno's defenses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hellmuth Jr.
Hellmuth Jr is leaning against Puno and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Puno looks winded!
Hellmuth Jr lands an elbow inside.
Hellmuth Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
The cut above Kajun Puno's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hellmuth Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Puno controls his hands.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Hellmuth Jr.
Puno blocks an elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr.
Puno blocks an elbow strike.
Hellmuth Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Puno - that landed with a thud.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Hellmuth Jr lands a damaging elbow.
Puno is looking to break free of the clinch but Hellmuth Jr has double underhooks.
Puno tries a body shot but Hellmuth Jr blocks it.
Hellmuth Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puno tries a body shot but Hellmuth Jr blocks it. #T3#
Hellmuth Jr is leaning against Puno and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hellmuth Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hellmuth Jr lands an elbow just above Puno 's eye.
Hellmuth Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puno wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hellmuth Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puno throws a head punch that misses.
Hellmuth Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Punos head. #CUT#
Kajun Puno's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puno.
Hellmuth Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Punos head.
Hellmuth Jr lands an elbow inside.
Hellmuth Jr lands a shot to the body.
Hellmuth Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Hellmuth Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hellmuth Jr tries to throw a body punch but Puno avoids it by throwing Hellmuth Jr back against the cage.
Hellmuth Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hellmuth Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Puno blocks a body shot from Hellmuth Jr.
Puno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hellmuth Jr tries to work over Puno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hellmuth Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Puno blocks the elbow strike.
Hellmuth Jr tries a body shot but Puno blocks it.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Hellmuth Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kajun Puno's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Phil Hellmuth Jr!
Phil Hellmuth Jr decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: CEFC 324     
Date:   Jan 05, 2019
#R1#
Brakeley connects with a nice looking jab.
Puno staying out of range there.
Puno throws a hook to the side of Brakeley's head but Brakeley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Michael Brakeley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puno lands with a nice body kick.
Puno misses with a few strikes there.
Brakeley throws a poor cross that misses
and Puno counters with a straight right hand.
Puno connects with an inside leg kick.
Puno misses with a looping left.
Brakeley misses with a left hand
and Puno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Brakeley has been cut.
A jab from Puno misses.
Brakeley misses with a two punch combination.
Brakeley dips to his left and cracks Puno with an uppercut!
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!
Brakeley misses with a series of wild punches.
Puno lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Brakeley.
Puno tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brakeley is able to avoid easily.
Brakeley misses with a looping right.
Brakeley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Puno can pounce on him.
Brakeley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puno.
Brakeley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Puno chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Puno seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Brakeley throws an off balance right hand
and Puno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brakeley tries to land a front kick but Puno steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Puno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brakeley loads up on a big right hand but Puno slips the punch.
Puno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puno checks a low kick from Brakeley.
Puno lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Puno tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brakeley is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Brakeley throws a lazy uppercut
and Puno counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brakeley misses with a few strikes there.
Brakeley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Puno's head.
Puno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brakeley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No joy there for Brakeley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Puno lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brakeley takes a step back to recover.
Brakeley looks winded!
Brakeley throws a combination that misses
and Puno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#KD#
Puno sends Brakeley crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Puno is motioning to the referee to let Brakeley up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Brakeley is rocked!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Puno.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Puno - that will leave a mark!
You can see that Brakeley has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Puno throws a front kick that sends Brakeley stumbling back into the cage.
Puno throws a front kick that sends Brakeley stumbling back into the cage.#KD#
Puno drops Brakeley with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Brakeley looks back up at him and smiles so Puno waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Brakeley is still on wobbly legs! Can Puno finish him?#T3#
Brakeley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Puno lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Brakeley - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Puno!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kajun Puno!
Kajun Puno retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Kajun Puno, 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.
Michael Brakeley spoke after the fight, saying 'yo, man this is bullshit.'.

 

Event: CEFC 322     
Date:   Dec 15, 2018
#R1#
Puno lands with an uppercut that bounces Goldstein off the cage and back into range.
Puno takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Puno throws a leg kick which misses Goldstein's front leg but catches the back leg as Goldstein tries to avoid it.
Goldstein throws a head kick but Puno moves out of range.
Puno tries to counter by clinching up but Goldstein breaks away and moves out of range.
Goldstein moves out of range of the body kick from Puno.
Puno misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goldstein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goldstein blocks a jab.
Puno throws a chopping leg kick but Goldstein manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Goldstein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goldstein connects with a good right hand that stumbles Puno. Puno circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Goldstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puno moves away.
Puno tries to land a front kick but Goldstein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Puno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldstein.
Goldstein wants to counter the offense by Puno and move into the clinch position.
Puno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goldstein.
Goldstein steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Puno tried to score with a low kick but Goldstein checks it.
Goldstein flicks out a counter leg kick but Puno steps away.#CL2#
Goldstein moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puno misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Puno.
Goldstein misses with some punches.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Puno scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Puno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puno cracks Goldstein with a nice body shot.
Goldstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Puno tries to throw a body punch but Goldstein avoids it by throwing Puno back against the cage.
Goldstein lands with a short shot to the head.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Puno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puno blocking some punches.
Goldstein blocks a body shot from Puno.
A left hand lands to the body for Puno.
A short right from Goldstein on the inside.
I was talking to Puno's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Puno misses with some punches.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puno lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goldstein or not.
A short uppercut from Puno.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puno.
Goldstein working aggressively here.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Puno fails to land.
Puno misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Puno blocks an uppercut.
Puno can't find room to land a body shot as Goldstein controls the action.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Puno controls his hands.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Puno.
Goldstein pushes Puno back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puno lands a left hand.
Puno lands with a light punch inside.
Goldstein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldstein lands a hook that snaps the head of Puno backwards.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Puno backwards.
Puno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Puno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldstein's elbow.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Puno.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
Puno misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Goldstein.
Puno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goldsteins head.
A short body shot lands from Puno as the two fighters clinch.
Puno blocks an uppercut.
Puno scores with a shoulder strike.
Goldstein scores with a shot to the side of Puno's head.
Puno is working Goldstein over against the cage.
Puno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goldstein backwards.
Puno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puno.
Puno misses with a body punch.
Goldstein tries to work over Puno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldstein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Puno or not.
Goldstein scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Goldstein working aggressively here.
Puno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldstein's elbow.
Puno scores with a hook to the body.
Puno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldstein blocks an uppercut.
Puno misses with a punch to the body.
Puno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goldstein.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Puno controls his hands.
Goldstein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Goldstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Goldstein lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goldstein tries a body shot but Puno blocks it.
Puno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein working aggressively here.
Goldstein misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
Puno tries to work over Goldstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldstein blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Samson Goldstein will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Puno slips a jab from Goldstein.
Puno throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. Goldstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goldstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puno throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
Puno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goldstein throws out the jab.
Goldstein looks to land a body kick but Puno moved away.
Goldstein misses with a body shot
and Puno counters with a straight right hand.
Goldstein lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Goldstein scores with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Goldstein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Goldstein.
Goldstein tries to clinch but Puno moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goldstein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Puno checks the leg kick nicely there.
Goldstein is looking to clinch. #CL#
Puno has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A short right from Puno on the inside.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puno.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Puno blocking some punches.
Goldstein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Puno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puno.
Goldstein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Samson Goldstein seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Puno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Puno.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Puno.
Goldstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Puno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land. #T2#
Goldstein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Puno.
A head punch on the inside from Puno fails to land.
Puno blocking some punches.
Puno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldstein's elbow.
Puno tries to work over Goldstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goldstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puno blocking some punches.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
Puno lands a shot to the body.
Goldstein is breathing heavily.
Puno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as Puno controls the action.
Puno throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldstein.
Puno working aggressively here.
Puno lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Puno lands a shoulder strike.
Puno misses with some punches.
Puno lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Puno digs a right hand into Goldstein's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goldstein's gas tank.
Puno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Puno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Puno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Puno works on Goldstein's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puno.
Puno works on Goldstein's body with a couple of short punches.
Puno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puno.
Puno lands a right hand.
Puno scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Puno.
Puno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puno lands a shot to the body.
Puno lands a body punch in the clinch.
Puno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Puno.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puno.
Goldstein managing to block the knees to the body from Puno. #T4#
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puno scores with a hook to the body.
Puno scores with a shoulder strike.
Puno misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Puno. #KD#
Puno drops Goldstein onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Goldstein is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Goldstein is rocked!
Puno unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Goldstein! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Puno is unloading with more strikes now! Goldstein drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kajun Puno!
Kajun Puno is the new heavyweight champion!
Kajun Puno bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: OFC 355: Jones vs Puno     
Date:   May 26, 2018
#R1#
Puno throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Puno misses with an uppercut
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Puno looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Puno has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Puno throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Jones throws a body punch but Puno moves out of range.
A nice side step and Puno releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Puno darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puno misses with some punches.
Jones lands a body shot.
Puno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards. #T1#
Puno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Puno blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Puno counters with an outside leg kick.
A low kick from Puno misses
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puno.
Puno only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Puno scores with a nice strike.
Puno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Puno misses. #T2#
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Puno ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Puno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Jones has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puno staying out of range there.
Puno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Puno. #T3#
Puno is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Puno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puno misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones misses with a body punch
enabling Puno to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Puno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones throws a hook but Puno avoids it easily.#T4#
Jones checks a low kick from Puno.
Jones cracks Puno with a right hand to the side of the head.
Puno feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Jones motions for Puno to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Puno misses with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Puno is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kajun Puno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Puno dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Puno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Puno checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kajun Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Puno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Puno lands with a good body shot.
Puno misses with a straight left.
Puno lands with a nice body kick.
Puno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones moves away from the strike by Puno.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Puno let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Puno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Puno lands an overhand right.
Jones slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Puno takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Puno! But no joy.
Puno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Puno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kajun Puno seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Puno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Puno crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jones - the referee stops the clock and Puno gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jones. Puno manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Puno throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Puno looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Puno swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Puno lands a front kick.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Puno counter with a right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Puno lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puno will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puno.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kajun Puno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Jones's cut.
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#
Puno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Puno looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Puno just gets out of the way.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Puno scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jones 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.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puno.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Puno counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Puno throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones fires out a quick counter leg kick but Puno just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Puno finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Puno blocks a jab.
Jones slips under a jab from Puno.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Puno.#KD2#
Puno cracks Jones with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jones looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Puno finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puno checks a leg kick nicely.
Puno feints a counter leg kick.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Puno with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Puno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Puno throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3#
Puno throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Puno misses with a body kick.
Puno scores with a shot to the body. #KD2#
Puno lands a big right hand that sends Jones crashing to the mat! Puno stays standing though and waves Jones back to his feet!
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puno was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Puno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puno misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.#T4#
Puno swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a nice low kick that buckles Puno's knee momentarily.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Puno.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Puno only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Puno's corner calls for a 1-2. Puno obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puno moves away.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kajun Puno really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Jones's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puno throws out the jab.
Puno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Puno ducks down to avoid it.
Puno is trying to counter with his kicks.
Puno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Puno, right into the meat.
A solid body kick from Puno.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Puno scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Puno scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Puno works Jones's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Puno instigates a clinch.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Puno is controlling the position.
Puno blocks an uppercut.
Puno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puno misses with some punches.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones. #T2#
Puno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Puno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Puno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Puno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puno lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not. #KD2#
Puno drops Jones onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jones is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Jones is rocked!
Puno cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Puno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Puno digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Puno cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Puno gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#KD2#
Puno drops Jones onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jones is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A right handed body shot lands from Puno.
Puno lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones tries to work over Puno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puno lands a body punch. #T3##KD2#
Puno drops Jones onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jones is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Puno loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Jones senseless! What a punch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kajun Puno!
After the fight, Kajun Puno 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.
Jack Jones was interviewed post fight and said 'Bugger all this, I'm off for a pint. I retire!'.

 

Event: Supernova VIII     
Date:   Apr 28, 2018
#R1#
Puno takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Puno lands with a nice body kick.
Frankels moves out of range of the body kick from Puno.
Puno scores with a jab to the body.
Frankels missing with a left hand there. Puno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frankels lunges at Puno with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Puno's hand.
Frankels throws the left hand but Puno avoids the punch easily.
Frankels moves out of range of the body kick.
Puno misses with a body shot.
That kick from Puno tenderised Frankels's leg. Frankels is trying to keep his angry face on.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Frankels.
Frankels 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.
A jab from Frankels does it's job there.
Puno throws a lazy right hand but Frankels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frankels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puno scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#
It looks like Rocket Bob Frankels has been cut.
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!
Frankels connects with a body shot.
A left lands for Puno.
Frankels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Frankels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frankels throws a leg kick that is checked
and Puno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Puno takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Puno misses with a low kick as Frankels jumps back.
Puno throws a poor cross that misses
and Frankels counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Puno.
Puno has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. Frankels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puno looks for the body kick but Frankels saw that one coming.
It seemed like Frankels was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Puno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Puno throws an off balance right hand
and Frankels counters with a low kick, right behind Puno 's knee.
Puno dodges the punch combination from Frankels.
Frankels throws a head kick but Puno moves out of range.
Frankels misses with an uppercut. Puno saw that one coming.
Puno scores with a jab. Frankels acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Puno looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Puno connects with a right hand. Frankels shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Puno misses.
Frankels sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Puno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frankels.
Puno slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#
That has opened up Rocket Bob Frankels's cut even more.
Frankels feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Puno's calf.
Frankels smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Frankels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puno throws a jab when Frankels was well out of range.
Puno looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Frankels takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Puno blocks a leg kick.
Puno misses with a body kick.
Frankels ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frankels misses with a body kick.
Puno shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Puno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frankels moves away.
Puno avoids the body shot from Frankels.
Frankels scores with a nice strike.
Frankels ducks under a wild hook from Puno.
Puno takes a jab right on the kisser.
Puno throws a quick inside leg kick.
Frankels throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Puno throws a lazy uppercut
and Frankels counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frankels throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Puno takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Puno takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Puno pushes Frankels away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frankels lands a nice hook to Puno's body. Puno takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Frankels.
Puno lets loose with a powerful body kick. Frankels will feel that in the morning.
A head kick from Frankels lands but Puno takes it in his stride. #T4#
Frankels slips under a jab from Puno.
Frankels swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Frankels.
Left hook, right uppercut from Puno.
Puno uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Frankels has time to react.#CUT#
The cut above Rocket Bob Frankels's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Frankels lands with an uppercut that bounces Puno off the cage and back into range.
Puno 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.
A head kick from Frankels lands but Puno takes it in his stride. #KD#
Puno drops Frankels with a beautiful combination! Frankels stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Puno is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Frankels is rocked!
Frankels scores with a hook.
Frankels lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#KD#
Puno feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Frankels sprawling to the canvas! Frankels rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Puno finish him?!
Frankels is still on wobbly legs! Can Puno finish him?#CUT#
Rocket Bob Frankels's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Puno moves out of range of the body kick.
Puno looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Puno connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rocket Bob Frankels's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kajun Puno!
Kajun Puno 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.

 

Event: Syn 565 - Into The Abyss     
Date:   Feb 17, 2018
#R1#
Slice uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Puno has time to react.
Puno avoids the body shot from Slice.
Puno lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Puno thows a body kick. Slice tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Slice takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Puno looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Puno walks into a stiff left hand from Slice.#CUT#
It looks like Kajun Puno has been cut.
Slice connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Puno.
Puno wants to counter the offense by Slice and move into the clinch position.
Puno misses with a straight right.
Puno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puno slips under a jab.
Puno scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puno jabs at Slice's body.
Slice seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kajun Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slice jabs Puno to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Slice stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Puno.
Puno misses with a hook. Slice ducked under it nicely.
Puno scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Slice pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Slice walks into a jab.
Puno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slice misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Puno! But no joy.
Slice just misses with a punch to the body.
Slice fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Puno on the side of the head.
Slice is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Puno throws a body punch but Slice moves out of range.
Slice lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slice scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. Slice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puno was well out of range. Poor timing from Slice.
Slice misses with a body kick.
Slice moves out of range as Puno strikes.
A left lands for Slice.
Slice misses the shot to the body.
Puno with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Slice to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puno was well out of range. Poor timing from Slice.
Puno attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Slice wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Puno misses with an uppercut.
Puno lands a really nice looking cross but Slice seems unphased.
Slice buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Puno misses the target.
Slice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puno was well out of range. Poor timing from Slice.
Puno throws a half hearted mid kick.
Slice blocks a jab.
Slice with a jab.
Puno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slice was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Slice feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Punos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Puno is looking to chop away at Slice's legs.
Slice misses with a hook.#T3#
Slice takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.
Puno looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Slice throws a jab when Puno was well out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Slice crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Puno - the referee stops the clock and Slice gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Puno. Slice manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Puno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Slice stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Puno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slice moves away.
Puno stuns Slice with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slice tests Puno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slice throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Puno blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Puno.
Puno just misses with a punch to the body.
Puno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slice shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Slice throws a low kick but Puno moves out of range easily. #T4#
Puno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slice at a distance.
Slice rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Puno counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Puno misses with a hook.
Slice swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Slice.
A good leg kick by Slice.
Puno looks for the body kick but Slice saw that one coming.
Slice is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Puno scoring well with a low kick there.
Puno throws out a leg kick but Slice moves out of range and Puno only half commits.
Slice bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Puno's head.
Slice avoids a kick to the body.
Puno cracks the inside of Slice's front leg.
Puno lands a glancing blow to the side of Slice's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid body kick from Slice.
Puno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slice.
Puno missing with a left hand there. Slice was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slice misses with a right hand
and Puno counters with a nice uppercut.
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 Kimbo Slice will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kajun Puno's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Slice lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Puno at a distance.
Puno throws a nice outside leg kick.
Slice scores with a kick to the midsection.
An inside leg kick from Slice misses.
Slice throws an overhand right that lands on Puno's shoulder, as Puno tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Puno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Puno wants to slow Slice down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice defenses there by Puno.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Slice.
A jab from Slice does it's job there.
Puno misses with a wild body shot.
Puno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slice at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Slice blocks a leg kick.
Slice throws a leg kick but Puno sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Puno scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Puno lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Puno.
Puno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slice swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Slice throws a hook to the side of Puno's head but Puno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slice shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Puno misses with a leg kick
and Slice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slice moves away from the strike by Puno.
Puno does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Puno throws a jab but it's blocked by Slice.
A leg kick checked by Slice.
Puno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slice uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puno.
Slice takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed right hand from Puno misses the target.
Slice cracks Puno with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Slice throws a hook but Puno blocks it.#T2#
Slice listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Slice lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slice misses with a lunging right hand
and Puno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Puno connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Puno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slice. Slice circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Puno cracks a nice hook into Slice's ribs.
Slice uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Puno has time to react.
Puno thows a body kick. Slice tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Slice connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Puno momentarily.
Puno scores with a body shot.
Puno shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Puno staying out of range there.
Puno on the wrong end of a nice jab.#KD#
Slice lands a big uppercut and Puno crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Puno looks OK. Slice waves Puno back to his feet!#ROC#
Puno is rocked!
Slice throws a hook but Puno blocks it.#T3#
Puno scores with a spinning back kick!
Slice misses with a hook.
Puno closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Slice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno manages to avoid it.
Puno takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Puno moves away from the strike by Slice.
Slice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puno.
Puno pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circling - Puno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puno connects with a solid leg kick.
Puno with a lazy takedown attempt
and Slice counters with a nice uppercut.
Puno looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Slice looks to score with a jab to the body but Puno is just out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Puno finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
Puno throws a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Puno is predictable there
and Slice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puno tries to clinch but Slice moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Slice connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Puno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slice.
Puno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slice throws a looping overhand right but Puno ducks down to avoid it.
Puno throws a wild body kick that Slice sees coming a mile off.
Puno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slice slips a straight right by Puno.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puno wants to land a leg kick but Slice is out of range.
Slice is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Puno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Puno throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Slice dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kajun Puno's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Slice throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Good leg kick by Puno there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Slice is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Slice swings for the body but Puno moves out of range.
Puno digs a good body shot into Slice's ribs.
Puno looks to land a body kick but Slice moved away.
A big right from Slice misses.
Puno connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kimbo Slice is winning the standup battle so far.
Slice takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Puno misses with a leg kick.
Slice half committed to a counter leg kick.
Puno has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Slice misses with a kick to the body
and Puno counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno walks into a left hand.
Slice throws a lazy right hand but Puno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Puno let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Puno scores with a hook.
Slice thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Puno if he has to take too many more of those.
Puno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puno tries to clinch
and Slice counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Puno throws the left hand but Slice avoids the punch easily.
Slice moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Slice.
Puno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slice throws out the jab.
Slice fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Puno.
Puno throws a push kick but Slice slaps the foot to one side.
Slice swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slice jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puno tries to counter with a clinch but Slice shakes him off and moves away.
Puno throws a poor cross that misses
and Slice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puno feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Slice's calf.
A leg kick checked by Slice.
Puno throws a push kick but Slice slaps the foot to one side.
Puno cracks Slice with a good jab.
Slice lands a jab to the nose.
Puno drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Slice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slice misses with a shot to the body
and Puno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slice moves away from the strike by Puno.
An attempted straight right counter from Slice misses the target.
Puno walks forward, straight into a front kick from Slice.
Puno just misses with a punch to the body.
Puno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Slice throws a quick inside leg kick.
Puno looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Slice catches Puno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab, jab by Puno - just one landing.
Puno lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#KD#
Slice feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Puno sprawling to the canvas! Puno rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Slice finish him?!
Puno is still on wobbly legs! Can Slice finish him?
Slice moves in close and cracks Puno with a massive right hand! Puno, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Slice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimbo Slice!
Kimbo Slice retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Kimbo Slice, 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.

 

Event: Syn 562 - Clash o/t Behemoths     
Date:   Jan 27, 2018
#R1#
Slice throws a leg kick that misses.
Puno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slice misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Puno misses its intended target.
Puno throws a body shot but no joy.
Slice throws a half hearted mid kick.
Puno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slice was well out of range. Poor timing from Puno.
Slice moves out of range as Puno strikes.
Puno misses with an uppercut
and Slice counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Puno throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Slice.
Puno tries to work over Slice's front leg with a kick but Slice checks it.
A big right from Slice misses.
A quick step to the side and Puno tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puno throws a shot from downtown. Slice moves away and avoids it.
Slice was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Slice wants to land a leg kick but Puno is out of range. #CL#
Puno clinches up with Slice and pushes him back against the cage.
Slice working aggressively here.
Puno swings wildly with an uppercut but Slice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slice looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Slice works on Puno's body with a couple of short punches.
Slice throws a head punch that misses.
Slice blocking some punches.
Puno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slice blocks a body shot from Puno. #BC2#
Slice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Puno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slice.
Puno 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.
Slice listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Kajun Puno has been cut.
Slice lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Puno closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slice fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Puno checks it well.
Puno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Puno blocks a jab.
It looked like Puno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Puno throws a leg kick but Slice sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Slice misses the jab.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Slice.
Puno throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Puno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slice wants to slow Puno down by chopping away at his legs.
Puno closes the distance looking to clinch
and Slice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puno staying out of range there.#T3#
The fighters circling - Slice throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puno is looking to counter punch.
Puno walks into a straight right hand from Slice.
Slice swings widly with a right hand
and Puno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Puno throws a lazy uppercut
and Slice makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Slice is looking to slow Puno down with leg kicks.
Puno is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kimbo Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Slice, right into the meat.
Slice connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Puno throws a hook but Slice blocks it.
Slice connects with an inside leg kick.
Slice slips a jab and a cross from Puno.
Slice throws a shot from downtown. Puno moves away and avoids it.
Puno wants to slow Slice down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
A left lands for Slice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puno wants to land a leg kick but Slice is out of range.
Slice throws a nice outside leg kick.
Slice moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Slice thows a leg kick but Puno checks it
and Puno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Puno misses with a body punch
enabling Slice to counter with a crisp jab.
Slice misses with the body kick
and Puno counters with a nice body shot.
A low kick from Slice misses
and Puno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puno.
Puno throws a solid leg kick but Slice takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Puno.
Slice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puno.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimbo Slice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kajun Puno's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Slice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Slice misses.
Slice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slice catches Puno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Slice lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Puno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slice throws out the jab.
Slice scores with a hook to the body. Puno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Slice lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Puno feints and then cracks Slice's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slice down.
Puno tries to clinch up but Slice circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Puno misses.
Puno slips a jab from Slice.
Slice works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Puno feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Slice's calf.
Puno has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Puno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slice swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That kick from Slice tenderised Puno's leg. Puno is trying to keep his angry face on.
Slice looks to land a right hand but Puno moved out of range.
Slice misses with a hook.
Slice swings for the body but Puno moves out of range.
Puno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slice misses with a body shot.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Slice.
Puno throws a body shot but no joy.
Slice connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Puno's hands.
Slice misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Puno darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Slice's corner calls for a 1-2. Slice obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Slice lands a jab to the nose.
Slice just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slice lands with a nice body punch.
Slice fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#
Kajun Puno's cut is getting worse.#KD2#
Slice sends Puno crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Slice is motioning to the referee to let Puno up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Puno walks straight into a right hand from Slice - that's dropped him! Slice jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Puno from any more punishment! Puno complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kimbo Slice!
Kimbo Slice is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Kimbo Slice 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.

 

Event: UGD 94:Man Vs Puno     
Date:   Jan 05, 2018
#R1#
Puno goes for a double leg but Man avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Man continues to drive forward.
Puno throws a low kick, looking for Man's leg but Man calmly moves out of range.
Man throws a quick counter kick to the body but Puno avoids it.
Man misses with a body shot.
Puno digs a good hook to Man's body.
Puno lands a nice hook to Man's body. Man takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Puno swinging wildly here.
A counter left hand to the body from Man misses its target.
Man on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Puno jabs at Man's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno throws out a powerful jab.
Puno checks a leg kick.
Man takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Decent striking displayed by Puno there.
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!
A thudding body kick lands there by Puno!
Man is breathing heavily.#T1#
Man walks forward, straight into a front kick from Puno.
Puno scoring well with a low kick there.
A lazy left from Puno finds it's target.
Puno throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Puno.
The fighters circling - Puno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puno throws a wild body kick that Man sees coming a mile off.
Man thinks about countering with a body kick.
Puno throws a body kick that misses.
Man thinks about countering with a head kick.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Puno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puno moves away.
That kick from Puno tenderised Man's leg. Man is trying to keep his angry face on.
Puno with a hook.#T2#
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Puno has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puno cracks the inside of Man's front leg.
Man blocks the body kick.
Puno throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Man avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Man takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A cross from Puno lands.
Man lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Man.
Man lands a front kick.
Man moves out of range of the leg kick from Puno.
It appears Man was looking to counter with a kick there.
Puno throws a head kick that misses.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Man looks to land a body kick but Puno moved away.
Puno misses with a straight left. #T3#
Puno tries to land a leg kick but Man saw it coming and moves away.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puno.
Puno throws a leg kick which misses Man's front leg but catches the back leg as Man tries to avoid it.
A big right from Puno misses.
Man fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Puno checks it well.
Man takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Puno cracks Man with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Puno, as that shot connected.
Man throws a wild body kick that Puno sees coming a mile off.
Puno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man.
Man walks into a jab.
Kajun Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puno takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Puno.
Man is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Puno.
Puno is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Man had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Man throws a hook but Puno avoids it easily.#T4#
Man connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Man there as he acknowledges the shot.
Man cracks Puno with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Puno there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Puno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Puno throws a right hand that misses
and Man counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Puno misses.
Man dips to his left and cracks Puno with an uppercut!
Puno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Man at a distance.
Puno misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Man misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kajun Puno dominated that 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.
#R2#
Puno lands an overhand right.
Man throws a lazy uppercut
and Puno counters with a straight right hand.
Puno scores with a hook.
Puno thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Man if he has to take too many more of those.
Man steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Puno. That one must have hurt.
Puno looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Puno feints and then cracks Man's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Man down.
Man throws a shot from downtown. Puno moves away and avoids it.
Puno looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Puno misses with a looping left.
Puno scoring well with a low kick there. #KD2#
Puno feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Man sprawling to the canvas! Man rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Puno finish him?! #CUT2#
It looks like Snow Man has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puno misses with a body shot.
Puno dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Man. That did some damage!#T1#
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Puno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puno fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Man's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Puno lands the left hand.
Puno scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Man tries to land a body kick
and Puno makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Puno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC2#
Man is rocked!
Man walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Puno swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kajun Puno!
Kajun Puno is the new heavyweight champion!
Kajun Puno spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Q - Round 1     
Date:   Nov 24, 2017

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hero Galanos (ranked 284 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kajun Puno (ranked 1 p4p, 0 weight class). Galanos comes to the cage accompanied by oh boy, he's walking out in gladiator trunks. Puno is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by デッドマンズ銃. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




194 cm
23 yrs
213 lbs



193 cm
33 yrs
253 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Kajun Puno!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Galanos tries to keep at a distance but Puno has taken the fight into the clinch.
Galanos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Puno pulls guard.
Puno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galanos is one step ahead there.
Galanos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Puno keeping moving, preventing Galanos from controlling successfully.

Puno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Galanos is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno wants to improve his position but instead Galanos has moved into half guard.
Galanos prevents Puno from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Puno is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galanos pulls his head out easily.
Galanos uses his free foot to push down on Puno's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Puno.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (3) vs (0) Puno
Galanos avoids the attempt from Puno to control.
Galanos fails to move to back control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno tries to lock up and control but Galanos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Puno is desperately trying to improve his position but Galanos has a good base and remains in mount.
Puno tries to lock up and control but Galanos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Galanos wants to take his opponent's back but Puno doesn't allow it.
Puno is trying to escape the mount but Galanos keeps good control and instead manages to take Puno's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Galanos (6) vs (0) Puno

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno controlling Galanos 's hands.
Puno is really stuck here.
Puno trying to control the hands but Galanos won't let him.
Puno tries to break free.
Puno trying to control the action but Galanos just sinks the hooks in.
Galanos is controlling the position but Puno somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno tries to get to full guard but Galanos has control of the leg.
Galanos is taking a breather. Puno says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Puno is looking for a sweep. Galanos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Puno wants to control but Galanos is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Puno looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puno has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Galanos is working away from the top position though.
Puno is looking to improve his position.

Puno is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galanos pulls his head out easily.

Puno looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Puno is trying to get back to full guard.
Puno trying to control here.
Puno manages to get to full guard.

Puno is looking for a triangle here but Galanos uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (9) vs (0) Puno

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puno is looking to reverse the position.
Puno struggling a bit here.
Galanos wants to control but Puno is keeping him busy.
Puno seems a little lost for a moment, as Galanos dominates the positioning.
Puno is looking for a sweep.
Puno is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puno has his hands clasped together around Galanos's back. He's all about the action.

Puno looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Puno 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.
Puno has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Galanos is working away from the top position though.

Puno looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Galanos wants to pass to mount but Puno is defending the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Puno tries to roll over but Galanos keeps him under control.

Galanos moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Puno.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (12) vs (0) Puno
Puno is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Galanos politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Galanos prefers to stall for the moment though.
Puno tries to bench press Galanos off him but Galanos keeps the position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Galanos is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Puno tries to buck Galanos off but Galanos is having none of it.
Puno holding on.
The referee asks Galanos politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Galanos prefers to stall for the moment though.
Puno is trying to get back to half guard.
Puno is trying to control Galanos's posture but Galanos avoids it.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Puno tries to bench press Galanos off him but Galanos keeps the position.
Puno struggling a bit here.
Galanos controlling the position from side mount.
Puno is looking for a sweep.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Puno is not content to let Galanos control the position.
Puno controls the position for a moment.
Puno can't do much from the bottom here.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Puno is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Puno is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Galanos is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Galanos (14) vs (0) Puno
Puno is looking to get to half guard.
Puno tries to hold on but Galanos postures up.
Puno tries to reverse the position but Galanos maintains control.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Galanos content just to control the position here.
Puno is looking to improve his position but Galanos isn't that keen on the idea.
Puno holds on to Galanos around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Puno really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puno is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Hero Galanos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: TWGC 18 (265lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   Sep 19, 2017

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kajun Puno (ranked 1 p4p, 1 weight class) and John Gites (ranked 10532 p4p, 0 weight class). Puno kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is デッドマンズ銃. Gites is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eminem - Above The Law . This should be a great matchup!




193 cm
33 yrs
253 lbs



171 cm
46 yrs
193 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Kajun Puno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; John Gites!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Francis DeMontford.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Gites scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puno (0) vs (2) Gites
Puno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gites works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (0) vs (5) Gites
Puno has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Puno (0) vs (8) Gites
Gites has the hooks in. Puno is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Puno is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Puno won't enjoy being in this position. Gites looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Puno is tapping - it's over boys! Gites picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Gites!
John Gites decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: TWGC 18 (265lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Sep 18, 2017

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kajun Puno (ranked 1 p4p, 1 weight class) and Prana Halo (ranked 23061 p4p, 0 weight class). Puno's entrance music is デッドマンズ銃. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




193 cm
33 yrs
253 lbs



187 cm
21 yrs
209 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Kajun Puno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ron Honeybunn and Donatello Bradman.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Puno dives in and grabs Halo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Halo pushes down on Puno's head and hops out.

Puno drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puno (2) vs (0) Halo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo working a defensive guard here.

Puno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Puno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo trying to keep a closed guard but Puno is proving a slippery customer.
Puno sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Halo's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno not doing much here.
Halo is trying to get back to full guard.
Puno controlling the action here.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Halo wants to control but Puno is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Halo!
Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (5) vs (0) Halo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Halo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno controlling from mount.
Puno prevents Halo from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno controlling the pace for now.
Halo is trying to escape the mount.
Halo regains half guard.
Halo is trying to get back to full guard.
Puno stalling.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Halo is trying to control but can't.
Puno is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Halo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Halo tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Halo looking for a guillotine here but Puno defends easily.
Halo wants to sweep but no luck.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
Puno slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Puno stopping the sweep attempt from Halo.
Puno sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Halo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Puno defends well.
Halo keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass.
Halo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puno (5) vs (2) Halo

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving.
Puno wants to sweep but no luck.
Halo trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Puno is trying to control the position but Halo postures up.

Puno had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halo defends it easily.
Puno trying to control the position.
Puno is pulling down on Halo's head. It's preventing any offense from Halo, at least for the moment.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Puno is looking for a triangle but Halo pushes his legs off easily.
Puno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halo looking to sit in guard and control but Puno gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puno (7) vs (2) Halo
Puno looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Halo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Halo is trying to control the position but Puno postures up.

Halo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Puno escapes and throws Halo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (10) vs (2) Halo
Halo wants to control but Puno postures up.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Halo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Well, if Puno 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.
Halo is trying to maintain the position but Puno is very close to passing his half guard.
Puno passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Halo!
Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (13) vs (2) Halo
Halo tries to reverse the position but Puno maintains control.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Halo tries to hold on but Puno pushes him away.
Puno controlling the position easily from mount.
Halo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Halo wants to control but Puno is having none of it.
Halo can't escape the position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Halo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Puno keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Puno's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Puno trying to pass the guard but Halo defending well.
Puno performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Puno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Puno is thwarting Halo's attempts to control the position.
Halo trying to get back to full guard but Puno takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (16) vs (2) Halo
Halo is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puno controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Puno takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
Kajun Puno 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.
The defeated Prana Halo had this to say: 'This was a shit matchup for a pussy looking for an easy fight... You know its true you chump...'.

 

Event: Syn 540 - Vociferous     
Date:   Aug 18, 2017
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Zuma wants to clinch.
Zuma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Puno was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma looks to throw the jab but Puno is out of range.
Zuma scores with a sloppy right hand. Puno should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Kajun Puno has been cut.#T1#
Puno walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zuma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zuma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zuma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zuma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Puno.#T2#
Zuma connects with a nice looking jab.
Zuma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Puno. That did some damage!
Zuma throws an overhand right that lands on Puno's shoulder, as Puno tries to avoid the shot.
Zuma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zuma throws a chopping leg kick but Puno manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Zuma misses with an uppercut. Puno saw that one coming.
Puno feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Puno on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zuma tries to work over Puno's front leg with a kick but Puno checks it.
It looked like Puno was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kajun Puno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zuma misses with an uppercut.
Puno throws a quick counter kick to the body but Zuma avoids it.
Puno takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Zuma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zuma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puno.
Puno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zuma lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Puno backs up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zuma.
A quick step to the side and Puno tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kajun Puno'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.
#R2#
Zuma throws a head kick but Puno moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Puno might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Zuma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Puno half committed to a counter leg kick.
Zuma throws an overhand right that lands on Puno's shoulder, as Puno tries to avoid the shot.
Zuma misses with a low kick.
Puno 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.
A jab from Zuma misses.
Puno throws a big counter combination but Zuma scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Zuma misses with a left hand
and Puno counters with a right hand to the body.
Zuma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A quick step to the side and Puno tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zuma tries for a takedown but Puno sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Puno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Zuma gets a takedown into half guard.
Puno keeping control of the position. #T2#
Puno is trying to control but can't.
Zuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puno keeps working.
Puno tries to roll over but Zuma keeps him under control.
Zuma tries to pass the half guard into mount. Puno knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zuma keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Zuma is trying to work for a kimura but Puno is defending well.
Zuma prevents Puno from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Zuma is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Zuma wants to work for an arm triangle but Puno is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zuma wants to pass the guard but Puno is defending well.
Puno tries to get to full guard but Zuma has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Zuma 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.
Zuma looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Puno is trying to maintain the position but Zuma is very close to passing his half guard.
Zuma takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Puno trying to control here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zuma is looking to take a break and control but Puno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zuma pushes Puno away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Zuma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kajun Puno's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Zuma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zuma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zuma throws a push kick but Puno slaps the foot to one side.
Monte Zuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuma shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Puno defends it nicely.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Puno.
It looked like Puno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Puno blocks a jab.
Zuma closes this distance looking for a takedown but Puno circles away.
And Puno counters with a quick kick to the body but Zuma blocks it.
Zuma goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Monte Zuma seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Zuma throws a jab but it's blocked by Puno.
Puno on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zuma misses with an uppercut
and Puno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Monte Zuma has been cut.
Zuma tries to land a body kick#KD#
and Puno counters with a nice right hand that sends Zuma toppling to the canvas! Zuma scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Puno finish him?!
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!
Zuma looks to throw the jab but Puno is out of range. #T3#
Nice uppercut there from Zuma.
Zuma misses with an uppercut
and Puno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Puno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zuma.
Puno stuffs the takedown attempt from Zuma. Zuma gets slowly back to his feet.
Kajun Puno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monte Zuma.#T4#
Zuma misses with a series of wild punches.
Zuma misses with a lunging right hand
letting Puno counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zuma throws a looping overhand right but Puno ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kajun Puno did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Zuma misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Puno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zuma. That's going to slow Puno down.
Zuma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Puno under the eye.
Zuma throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zuma.
Puno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Puno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It appears Puno was looking to counter with a kick there.
Zuma looks to land a combination but Puno avoids it well.
Puno was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zuma throws a lazy right hand but Puno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Puno walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zuma misses the jab.
Puno seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Zuma doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Puno counters with a nice uppercut.
Zuma throws a sloppy head kick
and Puno counters with a low kick, right behind Zuma 's knee.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Zuma tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Puno counters with a right hand from hell and Zuma is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kajun Puno!
Kajun Puno retains his heavyweight title!
Kajun Puno bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Ascension 0802     
Date:   Aug 02, 2017
#R1#
Luatua throws a lazy uppercut
and Puno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Luatua.
Luatua misses with a hook
and Puno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Luatua thinking.
Luatua throws a series of punches but Puno avoids them all with ease.
Luatua misses the body punch
enabling Puno to counter with a crisp jab.
Luatua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Puno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luatua throws a hook but Puno blocks it.
Luatua misses the shot to the body.
Puno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
A head kick misses from Puno.
Luatua throws an off balance right hand
and Puno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Luatua thinking. #CL#
Luatua has Puno up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Puno.
Puno is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Puno tries a body shot but Luatua blocks it.
Puno misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Luatua fails to land.
Puno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puno swings wildly with an uppercut but Luatua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from Luatua. #CUT#
It looks like Kajun Puno has been cut.
Luatua tries to work over Puno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luatua.
Luatua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Puno breaks the clinch.
Puno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luatua throws a lazy uppercut
and Puno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luatua gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Puno to counter with a crisp jab.
Puno lands a nice shot to the body.
Luatua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno manages to avoid it.
Puno has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Luatua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Puno flicks out a counter leg kick but Luatua steps away.
Luatua takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Nice cross by Puno.
Puno checks a leg kick.
Puno throws out a counter right but Luatua avoids it with no problem.
Puno throws a push kick but Luatua slaps the foot to one side.
Luatua moves out of range of the body kick from Puno.
Luatua drops his hands momentarily and Puno takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Puno looks for the body kick but Luatua saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Luatua tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luatua looks for the body kick but Puno saw that one coming.
Puno replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Luatua blocks it well.
Luatua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puno moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Luatua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puno.
Luatua misses with a low kick.
Luatua just misses with a punch to the body.
Puno swats away the attempt to clinch by Luatua.
Luatua feints a jab promting Puno to slip. Luatua then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Puno slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Luatua, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kajun Puno will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kajun Puno's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Puno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Luatua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Puno looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Puno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luatua lands with an overhand left.
Luatua throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luatua lands with a good body shot.
Luatua moves out of range as Puno throws a body kick.
Luatua is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Puno.
Luatua misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on Puno's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Luatua throws a hook but Puno avoids it easily.
Kajun Puno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luatua tries a head kick but it misses.
Puno throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Puno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luatua.
As Puno backs away, Luatua returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Luatua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puno moves away.
Puno misses with a lunging right hand
and Luatua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luatua moves in looking to clinch but Puno pushes him off.
Luatua backing away here, and Puno unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A left lands for Puno.#T2#
Puno throws a low kick but it's checked well by Luatua.
We've been told by Luatua's head coaches at Die Reeperbahn that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Luatua moves out of range as Puno throws a body kick.
Puno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puno bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Luatua is looking to clinch but Puno is avoiding it.
It seemed like Puno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Puno throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Luatua chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Puno can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luatua fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Puno! But no joy.#T3#
Luatua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Puno tenderised Luatua's leg. Luatua is trying to keep his angry face on.
Luatua throws a solid leg kick but Puno takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Luatua.
Luatua tries to clinch
and Puno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luatua steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Puno. That one must have hurt.
Luatua gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Puno counters with a good low kick that Luatua was not able to check.
Luatua tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Puno is able to avoid easily.
Puno throws a push kick but Luatua slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Puno avoids the body shot from Luatua.
It seemed like Puno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luatua moves out of range as Puno throws a body kick.
Puno misses the shot to the body.
Luatua closes the distance looking to clinch
and Puno counters with a left to the body.
Puno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luatua moves away.
Puno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kajun Puno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kajun Puno's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Luatua misses with a kick to the body
and Puno counters with a nice uppercut.
Luatua throws a right hand that Puno ducks under and follows up with a left that Puno also avoids with ease.
Puno replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Luatua blocks it well.
Luatua falls off balance throwing a combination
and Puno counters with a right hand to the body.
Luatua throws a leg kick which misses Puno's front leg but catches the back leg as Puno tries to avoid it.
Puno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Luatua's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno avoids the body shot from Luatua.
Puno scores with a sloppy right hand. Luatua should have avoided that one.
Puno punishes Luatua's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Puno thuds his shin into the meat of Luatua's side.
Luatua throws a body shot but no joy.
Puno looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Luatua is looking to counter the offense by Puno and move into the clinch.
Luatua works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Luatua.
Luatua misses with a shot to the body
and Puno counters with a stiff right hand.
Puno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Luatua throws a lazy head kick
and Puno counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Puno finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. Luatua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luatua quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Puno tests Luatua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luatua throws a body kick that misses
and Puno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Puno lands with an uppercut that bounces Luatua off the cage and back into range.
Luatua throws a sloppy head kick and Puno moves out of range easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Puno.
Robbie Luatua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Puno looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luatua will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Puno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puno is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Luatua takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Luatua needs to keep his hands up - Puno had a free shot at his head there.
Puno circles away from the clinch attempt
and Puno counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Puno misses with a hook.
It looked like Luatua wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Luatua is looking to clinch but Puno is avoiding it.
Puno on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luatua. Luatua obviously looking to wear him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Luatua.
Luatua fails with an attempt to clinch.
Puno throws out a counter right but Luatua avoids it with no problem.
Puno throws out a powerful jab.
Luatua defending well as Puno loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kajun Puno really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kajun Puno's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Luatua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puno.
Luatua connects with a solid leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Luatua.
Puno flicks out a counter leg kick but Luatua steps away.
Puno circles away from the clinch attempt
and Puno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luatua on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Puno. Puno obviously looking to wear him down.
Puno ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Luatua scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Luatua throws a front kick aimed at Puno's knee but Puno avoids it well.
Puno scores with a three punch combo!
Luatua darts in trying to clinch
and Puno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luatua throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Puno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Luatua throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Puno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Puno lands a nice looking kick to the body. Luatua takes a step back to recover.
Puno dodges the punch combination from Luatua.
Luatua moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Puno misses.
Puno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luatua throws a combination. Puno tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puno keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
Luatua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Puno releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Luatua looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Luatua is looking to land body kicks.
Puno only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Luatua - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luatua.
Luatua misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Puno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good shot there by Luatua.
Luatua closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Luatua is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Puno looks to land a body kick but Luatua moved away.
Puno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luatua throws a low kick, looking for Puno's leg but Puno calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Luatua has closed the distance and engaged Puno in a clinch.
Puno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Puno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luatua keeps control of Puno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luatua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Luatua fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Puno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the body from Luatua misses
and Puno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kajun Puno will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kajun Puno's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Luatua lands with a thumping leg kick.
Puno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Puno avoids a punch combination nicely.
Puno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luatua has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Luatua there as he acknowledges the shot.
Luatua scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Luatua thows a leg kick but Puno checks it
and Puno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luatua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Puno. That's going to slow Luatua down.
Luatua has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Luatua there as he acknowledges the shot.
Luatua misses with a lunging right hand
and Puno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Luatua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Luatua has Puno up against the cage in a clinch.
Puno misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puno.
A head punch on the inside from Luatua fails to land.
Luatua throws a punch but it's blocked by Puno.
Luatua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Puno backwards.
Puno tries to work over Luatua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luatua.
Puno working aggressively here.
Puno misses with a body punch.
Luatua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luatua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robbie Luatua has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Luatua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puno's elbow.
A short left from Puno.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luatua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puno misses with a body punch.
Luatua lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Puno. #T3##TD2#
Puno jumps guard.
Puno 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.
Luatua showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Robbie Luatua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Puno throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Puno is pulling down on Luatua's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Puno has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Luatua can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #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.
Luatua in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Puno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Luatua.
Puno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Luatua's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno wants to control from the top but Luatua keeps moving.
Luatua can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Puno controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kajun Puno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Puno 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kajun Puno!

Kajun Puno is the new heavyweight champion!
Kajun Puno decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Robbie Luatua spoke after the fight, saying 'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kYFpwRvZ1I'.

 

Event: Syn 535 - Parhelion     
Date:   Jul 15, 2017
#R1#
Curran throws a body shot but no joy.
Curran connects with a body shot that sends Puno's belly button to the back.
Curran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Curran throws a body shot but no joy.
Curran misses with a body kick.
Curran tests Puno's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Kajun Puno has been cut.
Puno staying out of range there.
Puno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curran.
Puno tries to counter with a takedown but Curran is quick to defend against it.
Curran checks a low kick from Puno.
Curran scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice uppercut there from Curran.#KD2#
Curran lands a big head kick that sends Puno tumbling to the mat! Curran takes a step backwards and waves Puno back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno manages to avoid it.
Curran throws a leg kick that is checked
and Puno counters with a left to the body.
Puno lands a head shot.
Good leg kick by Puno there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Curran is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Puno rather than just go for the knockout.
Puno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curran. #T1#
Puno digs a good hook to Curran's body.
Curran swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Puno.
Curran lands a front kick.
Puno throws an overhand right that lands on Curran's shoulder, as Curran tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Puno.
Puno checks the leg kick.
Puno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curran throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Puno lands with a kick to the ribs.
Curran doesn't manage to clinch there - Puno circles away.
Curran throws a wild body kick that Puno sees coming a mile off.
Puno connects with an inside leg kick.
Puno seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Puno lands the left hand.
Puno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puno throws a left and a right that both miss
and Curran counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Curran scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Nice uppercut there from Puno.
Puno looks for the body kick but Curran saw that one coming.
Puno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curran manages to avoid it.
Curran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Curran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Curran checks a leg kick.
Donk. Puno catches Curran right on the button with a cross.
Puno drops his hands momentarily and Curran takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Puno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Curran turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Curran tries to close the distance and clinch but Puno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Puno throws a nice inside leg kick.
Puno avoids a kick to the body.
Puno moves out of range of the body kick from Curran.
Curran throws a jab but it's blocked by Puno. #T3#
Puno has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Curran finds it's way round the side to connect with Puno's head.
Puno moves forwards but Curran connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Curran takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.
Puno throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Puno throws a push kick but Curran slaps the foot to one side.
Puno scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#
It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.
Puno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curran.
Curran takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Curran misses with a hook
and Puno counters with a nice low kick that buckles Curran's knee momentarily.
Curran on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Curran misses with an attempted mid kick. #KD#
Puno drops Curran with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Curran looks back up at him and smiles so Puno waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Curran is rocked!
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!
A good leg kick by Puno.
Curran is still on wobbly legs! Can Puno finish him?
Puno lands an uppercut, right on the button! Curran tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kajun Puno!
Kajun Puno bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Dynasty 1: Genesis     
Date:   Jul 01, 2017
#R1#
Puno jabs Turpin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Puno throws a looping overhand right but Turpin ducks down to avoid it.
Puno pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Puno looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Kajun Puno has been cut.
Puno lands with a nice body kick.
Puno connects with an inside leg kick.
Puno scores with a kick to the body.
Puno connects with an inside leg kick.
Puno lands a really nice looking cross but Turpin seems unphased.
Puno avoids the head kick by Turpin.
Turpin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Puno connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turpin scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turpin misses with a looping left.
Puno let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Turpin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Puno clobbers Turpin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#
It looks like Randolph Turpin has been cut.
Puno lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turpin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Turpin is breathing heavily.#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Puno!
Puno lands with a thumping leg kick.
Puno lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Turpin connects with the punch.
Puno throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turpin.
Puno connects with a body shot.
Turpin throws a lazy right hand but Puno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Puno only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Puno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turpin.
Jab by Puno.
Turpin throws a push kick but Puno slaps the foot to one side.
Turpin tries a head kick but it misses.
Puno scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puno feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turpin's calf.#T2#
Puno misses with a straight right.
Nice body kick from Puno.
Turpin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Puno looks to land a body kick but Turpin moved away.
Puno's corner calls for a 1-2. Puno obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Puno ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Turpin out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kajun Puno!
After the fight, Kajun Puno 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.
Randolph Turpin spoke after the fight, saying 'I've had a great career, can't complain, good luck to the kid.'.

 

Event: Syn 527 - Scorched     
Date:   May 26, 2017
#R1#
Puno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Gaul moves away.
De Gaul stuns Puno with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Gaul plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Kajun Puno has been cut.
Puno avoids a kick to the body.
Puno just misses with a punch to the body.
De Gaul thinks about the counter body kick.
Puno connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Gaul's hands.
De Gaul throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Puno counters with a quick kick to the body but De Gaul blocks it.
Puno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puno lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Puno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Puno.
De Gaul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puno.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Gaul.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Gaul. Puno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puno missing with a left hand there. De Gaul was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puno misses with a low kick.
Puno scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Puno throws a poor cross that misses
and De Gaul finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Puno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Gaul.
Puno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Gaul.
Puno lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Puno thuds a left hand into De Gaul's body.
De Gaul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Gaul looks for the body kick but Puno saw that one coming.
Puno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De Gaul misses with a hook. Puno ducked under it nicely.
De Gaul checks the leg kick nicely there.
De Gaul is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Puno with a body shot.
De Gaul lands a body shot.
Puno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Gaul moves out of range of the strikes.
De Gaul swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. De Gaul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puno throws a shot from downtown. De Gaul moves away and avoids it.
De Gaul is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
De Gaul moves out of range of the body kick.
De Gaul flicks out a counter leg kick but Puno steps away.
De Gaul lands with an overhand left.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puno misses with an uppercut. De Gaul saw that one coming.#CL2#
De Gaul takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
De Gaul manages to break the clinch.
Puno walks into a stiff left hand from De Gaul.
Puno misses with a leg kick
and De Gaul counters with a nice uppercut.
De Gaul throws a low kick but it's checked well by Puno.
Puno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Gaul counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puno misses with a body kick.
Puno works De Gaul's body with a nice hook.
De Gaul misses with a wild body shot.
Puno avoids a kick to the body.
Puno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
De Gaul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puno throws a leg kick but De Gaul checks it.
De Gaul checks a low kick from Puno.#T3#
Puno throws an overhand right that lands on De Gaul's shoulder, as De Gaul tries to avoid the shot.
De Gaul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puno.
Puno scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Puno throws the kick towards the body but De Gaul avoids it.
De Gaul looks to land a body kick but Puno moved away.
Puno lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from De Gaul finds it's way through Puno's defenses.
De Gaul is looking to land body kicks.
Puno is looking to slow De Gaul down with leg kicks.
De Gaul is looking to land body kicks.
De Gaul ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Gaul goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Puno scores with a punch to the head.
De Gaul moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puno is looking to land body kicks.
Puno jabs De Gaul right on the nose. De Gaul blinks but takes it well.
Puno throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
De Gaul tries to land a body kick
and Puno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Gaul on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De Gaul throws a body shot but no joy. #KD2#
De Gaul drops Puno with a beautiful combination! Puno stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - De Gaul is looking for the KO!
De Gaul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puno.
Puno is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Puno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Gaul checks a leg kick.
Puno lands a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Obelix De Gaul has been cut.
De Gaul fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
De Gaul moves into the clinch.
Puno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puno prevents a body shot from De Gaul.
De Gaul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puno's elbow.
Puno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puno works on De Gaul's body with a couple of short punches.
Puno misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Obelix De Gaul will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
De Gaul misses the jab.
De Gaul misses with a wild body shot.
Puno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Puno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Gaul was well out of range. Poor timing from Puno.
De Gaul checks a leg kick.
Puno avoids the body shot from De Gaul.
It looked like Puno was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
De Gaul slips a jab from Puno.
De Gaul slips under a jab from Puno.
Puno walks forward, straight into a front kick from De Gaul.
De Gaul misses the jab.
De Gaul tries to land a front kick but Puno steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Puno cracks the inside of De Gaul's front leg.
Puno looks to land a right hand but De Gaul moved out of range.
De Gaul throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Puno was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from De Gaul.
De Gaul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Puno lands a nice looking kick to the body. De Gaul takes a step back to recover.
Good standup being displayed there by Puno as he connects with a hook.
De Gaul pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Gaul takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Puno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puno misses with a straight right.
Jab by Puno.
De Gaul lands a jab to Puno's midsection.
Puno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Gaul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puno.
Puno throws a push kick but De Gaul slaps the foot to one side.
De Gaul avoids the body shot from Puno.
Puno tries to land a front kick but De Gaul steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Gaul looks to score with a jab to the body but Puno is just out of range.#T2#
Puno misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puno lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
De Gaul looks to score with a jab to the body but Puno is just out of range.
Puno moves out of range of the body kick.
De Gaul throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Gaul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puno scores with a nice head shot.
De Gaul is looking to land body kicks.#KD#
Puno cracks De Gaul with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Puno has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning De Gaul to stand back up!#ROC#
De Gaul is rocked!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Puno. De Gaul shrugs it off though.
De Gaul is still on wobbly legs! Can Puno finish him?
De Gaul is breathing heavily.
De Gaul is holding his hands too far apart here. Puno throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! De Gaul is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kajun Puno!
Kajun Puno is the new heavyweight champion!
Kajun Puno thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: EVO 314: Puno vs Juggernaut     
Date:   May 17, 2017
#R1#
Puno connects with a right hand. Juggernaut shakes it off.
A swing and a miss from Puno.
Juggernaut looks to land a left hand but Puno moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Puno misses the target.
Juggernaut walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#
It looks like Bo Juggernaut has been cut.
Puno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Juggernaut misses the jab.
A punch combination from Juggernaut misses.
An inside leg kick from Juggernaut misses.
Puno lands with a hook. Juggernaut tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #KD#
Puno lands a big uppercut and Juggernaut crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Juggernaut looks OK. Puno waves Juggernaut back to his feet!#ROC#
Juggernaut is rocked!
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!
Puno lands an overhand right.
Juggernaut is still on wobbly legs! Can Puno finish him?
Juggernaut throws a right and a left that both miss.
Juggernaut seems to have recovered his senses.
A slow jab from Puno misses its intended target.
Juggernaut feints a counter leg kick.
Juggernaut rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Puno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Puno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Puno just misses with a punch to the body.
Juggernaut moves out of range of the body kick.
Puno lunges at Juggernaut with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Juggernaut's hand.
Puno throws a leg kick which misses Juggernaut's front leg but catches the back leg as Juggernaut tries to avoid it. #KD#
Puno feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Juggernaut sprawling to the canvas! Juggernaut rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Puno finish him?!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Juggernaut.
Puno drops Juggernaut with a big left hand! Juggernaut is injured, injured bad! Puno jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kajun Puno!
Kajun Puno retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kajun Puno thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: EVO 311: Garcon vs Puno2     
Date:   Apr 26, 2017
#R1#
Puno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puno avoids the body shot from Garcon.
It seemed like Puno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garcon lands a nice looking body shot.
Puno throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcon.
Puno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Garcon throws a low kick but Puno avoids it.
Puno wants to clinch up but Garcon keeps it at a distance.
Puno looks to throw the jab but Garcon is out of range.
Garcon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puno.
Garcon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
Garcon throws a push kick but Puno slaps the foot to one side.
Puno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garcon on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puno pivots, looking for a leg kick but Garcon is out of range and Puno settles back down.
Garcon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Garcon slips under a jab from Puno.
Puno throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Puno blocks a leg kick.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Garcon.
Puno avoids the head kick by Garcon.
A slow jab from Puno misses its intended target.
Puno throws out a powerful jab.
Puno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcon walks into a left hand.
Garcon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puno.
Garcon tried to counter with a leg kick but Puno avoided it.
Puno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garcon counters with a good low kick that Puno was not able to check.
Crunch! Garcon slams his shin into Puno's torso.
Puno moves out of range of the body kick.
Puno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Puno throws a low kick but it's checked well by Garcon.
Good work by Garcon as he checks the leg kick.
Puno moves out of range of the leg kick from Garcon.
The fighters circling - Puno throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Puno throws a hook but Garcon blocks it.
Garcon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Puno. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Puno cracks Garcon with an open hand slap.
Puno scores with a decent looking hook.
Garcon slips a jab from Puno.
Puno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garcon connects with a high kick.
Puno moves out of range of the body kick from Garcon.
Puno has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Puno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Garcon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puno.
As Puno tries to get set, Garcon tries to push him back and clinch up but Puno manages to avoid the attempt.
Garcon misses the shot to the body.
Garcon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Puno is out of range. #T3#
Puno walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Garcon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Puno throws a jab when Garcon was well out of range.
Garcon throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#
It looks like Kajun Puno has been cut.
Donk. Puno catches Garcon right on the button with a cross.
Garcon ducks under a wild hook from Puno.
Garcon throws a poor cross that misses
and Puno counters with a nice uppercut.
Puno wants to land a leg kick but Garcon is out of range.
Garcon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puno.
Puno throws a low kick but Garcon avoids it.
Puno avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Puno is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Garcon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Puno wants to slow Garcon down by chopping away at his legs.
Garcon thuds a left hand into Puno's body.
Puno moves into range and connects with a jab.
Garcon misses with the combination. #T4#
Puno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puno sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Puno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puno tries to score with a low kick but Garcon moves his leg out of the way.
Garcon with a jab.
Puno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garcon scores with a jab to the head.
Garcon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garcon throws the kick towards the body but Puno avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Puno! But no joy.
Garcon misses with a low kick.
Puno looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A shot to the liver by Garcon. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Paul Garcon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kajun Puno's cut.
That's time! Garcon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A jab from Puno misses.
Sloppy strikes from Puno. Those never looked like landing.
Garcon throws out a loose jab but Puno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puno was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcon.
Garcon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garcon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puno scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Garcon throws out a powerful jab.
Puno takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno misses with a leg kick.
Garcon throws a body shot but no joy.
Puno scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Garcon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jean Paul Garcon is winning the standup battle so far.
Puno gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Garcon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Garcon is looking to wear down Puno with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Puno takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcon throws out a loose jab but Puno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcon throws a big shot that misses.
Garcon misses with a hook.
Garcon tries to land a leg kick but Puno saw it coming and moves away.
Puno on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Garcon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garcon misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Puno! But no joy.
Garcon misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Puno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garcon looks to score with a jab to the body but Puno is just out of range.
Puno throws a low kick but it's checked well by Garcon.
Garcon takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Garcon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puno moves away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Puno might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Garcon has got the better of the exchanges.
The crowd cheers as Puno lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garcon doesn't seem phased though.
Puno scores with a sloppy right hand. Garcon should have avoided that one.
Garcon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puno.
Puno lets loose with a powerful body kick. Garcon will feel that in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Puno lands a slapping body shot.
Puno swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Garcon counters by clinching up.
Puno misses with the head strike.
Puno pushes Garcon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puno prevents a body shot from Garcon.
Puno throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcon.
Garcon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Puno is breathing heavily.
Garcon lands a left hand.
Puno can't find room to land a body shot as Garcon controls the action.
Garcon presses Puno against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
A right hand to the body from Garcon.
A nice left hand lands by Garcon.
A hook to the body from Garcon.
Garcon digs a right hand underneath Puno's ribcage. Puno let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Garcon.
A hook to the body from Garcon.
Garcon can't find room to land a body shot as Puno controls the action.
Puno tries a body shot but Garcon blocks it.
Garcon misses with a punch to the body.
Garcon lands with a left to the head.
Garcon tries to work over Puno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Puno or not.
Puno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garcon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Punos head.
Puno misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Puno ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Puno no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Garcon wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving. #SUB2#
Puno working for a triangle but Garcon defends it easily. #T4#
Garcon tries to free his leg and advance position but Puno is retaining full guard.
Garcon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Garcon wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving. #SUB2#
Puno has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garcon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puno has his hands on Garcon's head, controlling the position.
Garcon trying to control the position from guard on top but Puno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Puno is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Paul Garcon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kajun Puno's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Puno looks to land a left hand but Garcon moved out of range nicely.
Garcon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Puno finds it's way round the side to connect with Garcon's head.
Garcon defending well as Puno loads up on a big left hand.
Garcon throws a body shot but no joy.
Puno works Garcon's body with a nice hook.
Garcon tests Puno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garcon thows a body kick. Puno tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Garcon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puno walks into a stiff left hand from Garcon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garcon. Garcon obviously looking to wear him down.
Garcon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puno doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Garcon lands with a nice body kick.
Puno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Puno just misses with a punch to the body.
Puno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Garcon. Garcon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Garcon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Garcon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Garcon throws a body punch but Puno moves out of range.
Puno stalks Garcon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Garcon's face. Garcon staggers backwards, shaken.
Garcon cracks Puno with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Garcon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Punos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Garcon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Puno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice uppercut lands for Garcon. That snapped Puno's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puno blocks a low kick nicely.
Garcon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Garcon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puno. #T2#
Garcon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Puno sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcon. Puno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puno throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garcon cracks a nice hook into Puno's ribs.
Puno throws the left hand but Garcon avoids the punch easily.
Garcon throws a body punch but Puno moves out of range.
Garcon misses with a looping right.
Garcon ducks under a wild hook from Puno.
Puno swats away the attempt to clinch by Garcon.
Puno misses with a low kick.
Garcon is looking to slow Puno down with leg kicks. #T3#
Garcon moves out of range of the strikes.
Garcon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puno.
Puno misses with a shot to the body
and Garcon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garcon misses the shot to the body.
Puno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Puno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garcon.
Garcon moves out of range of the strikes.
Garcon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno manages to avoid it.
Garcon connects with a crisp jab.
Puno takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Garcon throws the kick towards the body but Puno avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garcon, right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Puno.
Puno misses with a looping left.
Garcon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Puno. That did some damage!#T4#
Puno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Garcon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Puno is able to avoid easily.
Puno avoids a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcon lands a slapping body shot.
Garcon misses with a body kick.
Puno throws the kick towards the body but Garcon avoids it.
Puno shoots in looking for a takedown. Garcon tries to sprawl out of it but Puno keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Garcon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Garcon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Paul Garcon clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kajun Puno's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Puno throws out a leg kick but Garcon moves out of range and Puno only half commits.
Puno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garcon can pounce on him.
A telegraphed right hand from Puno misses the target.
Puno misses with a wild combination.
Puno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donk. Puno catches Garcon right on the button with a cross.
Garcon misses with a lunging right hand
and Puno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Garcon closes the distance and clinches.
Garcon misses with a punch to the body.
Garcon lands a left hand.
Garcon lands a body punch.
Puno is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Puno tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Garcon successfully pulls guard. #T1##SUB#
Garcon has his foot on Puno's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Puno works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Garcon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Puno is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Garcon working for submissions but it's allowed Puno to get to half guard. #SUB#
Garcon actively working from the bottom here.
Puno content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Puno landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno is trying to control. Garcon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Garcon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Garcon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Puno stalling. #SUB#
Garcon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Garcon actively working from the bottom here.
Puno passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Garcon!
Puno controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Garcon is trying to escape the mount.
Puno wants to control the pace but Garcon is squirming around nicely.
Garcon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Puno tries to control but Garcon wriggling away.
Garcon can't escape the position.
Puno landing punches. #SUB2#
Garcon tries to improve his position but Puno has taken his back! Puno has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Garcon tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Puno pushes Garcon away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kajun Puno! Kajun Puno retains his heavyweight title!
Kajun Puno thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: EVO 308:     
Date:   Apr 05, 2017
#R1#
Joestar throws a wild body kick that Puno sees coming a mile off.
Puno misses the jab.
Joestar 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.
Joestar looks for the body kick but Puno saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Puno! But no joy.#CL#
Joestar moves into the clinch.
Puno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puno misses with a punch to the body.
Joestar is working Puno over against the cage.#TD2#
Puno decides to pull guard. #SU#
Joestar decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Joestar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puno moves away.
Joestar scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Joestar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joestar lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joestar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Jordi Joestar has been cut.
Puno fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Joestar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Puno walks into a jab.
Puno tries a low kick but Joestar avoids it.
Jordi Joestar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joestar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Joestar lands a nice hook to Puno's body. Puno takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joestar is looking to wear down Puno with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Joestar.
Joestar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno manages to avoid it.#CL#
Joestar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Puno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puno scores with a nice hook to the head.
Puno is trying to pull guard but Joestar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puno.
Joestar throws a head punch that misses.
Joestar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puno's elbow.
Puno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joestar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joestar's elbow. #T2#
Joestar tries a body shot but Puno blocks it.
Joestar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Joestar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puno lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Joestar gets through Puno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Puno breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Joestar misses
and Puno counters with a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Joestar.
Puno misses with a hook. Joestar ducked under it nicely.
Joestar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Puno throws out a counter right but Joestar avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheers as Puno lands an impressive looking overhand right. Joestar doesn't seem phased though.
Joestar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Puno counters with a nice body shot.
Joestar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puno moves away.
Puno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joestar.
Joestar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL#
Joestar clinches up against the cage.
Puno lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Puno struggles to land a body shot inside as Joestar controls his hands.
Puno struggles to land a body shot inside as Joestar controls his hands.
Joestar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joestar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puno tries a body shot but Joestar blocks it.
Joestar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joestars head.
A right handed body shot lands from Puno.
Puno working aggressively here.
Puno blocking some punches.
Joestar has Puno pressed against the cage, preventing Puno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Puno fails to land.
Puno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joestar has a couple of punches blocked by Puno.
A short right from Joestar on the inside.
Puno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joestar backwards.
Puno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Joestar has a couple of punches blocked by Puno.
Joestar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puno's elbow.
Puno works on Joestar's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joestar.
A nice left hand lands by Puno.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joestar lands a nice uppercut.
Puno is working Joestar over against the cage.
Puno can't find room to land a body shot as Joestar controls the action. #TD2#
Puno successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Puno has his foot on Joestar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joestar works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Puno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joestar is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Puno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joestar is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Puno has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joestar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Joestar stays in close to Puno's body and controls the position.
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 Jordi Joestar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jordi Joestar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Joestar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puno moves out of range of the body kick.
Puno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Joestar misses with an uppercut.
Puno tries a quick counter leg kick but Joestar is wise to it.
Joestar looks for the body kick but Puno saw that one coming.
Puno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puno takes one to the side of the head.
Joestar throws an overhand right that lands on Puno's shoulder, as Puno tries to avoid the shot.
Joestar takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.
Joestar cracks Puno with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Joestar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno scores with a shot to the body.
Puno throws a wild body kick that Joestar sees coming a mile off.
Puno looks to land a left hand but Joestar moved out of range nicely.
Joestar throws a counter high kick but Puno was just alert enough to avoid it.
Puno scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Joestar misses with a leg kick.
That kick from Joestar tenderised Puno's leg. Puno is trying to keep his angry face on.
Joestar misses with an attempted mid kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Puno misses.
Joestar misses with a low kick as Puno jumps back.
Joestar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Puno. That one must have hurt.
Joestar looks to throw a body kick
and Joestar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Joestar doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joestar. Puno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Puno there.
Joestar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Joestar takes one on the button.
Joestar blocks a jab.
Joestar throws an overhand right that lands on Puno's shoulder, as Puno tries to avoid the shot.
Puno scores with a sloppy right hand. Joestar should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joestar misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Puno throws a jab but it's blocked by Joestar.
Nice defenses there by Joestar.
Joestar slips under a jab from Puno.#KD2#
Puno lands a left and a right that send Joestar crashing to the mat, dazed. Puno thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Joestar is rocked!#CL#
Joestar closes the distance and pushes Puno back into the cage.
Oh Joestar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joestar can't find room to land a body shot as Puno controls the action.
Joestar seems to have got his legs back now.
Puno jumps guard but Joestar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Puno lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Puno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joestar lands a body shot.
Puno avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joestar tries to clinch up but Puno circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Puno! But no joy.
Joestar throws a leg kick but Puno checks it.
Puno throws a body punch but Joestar moves out of range. #T3#
Joestar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Joestar slips under a jab.
Puno wants to land a leg kick but Joestar is out of range.
Joestar is looking to counter with a body kick.
Joestar misses with a left hand
and Joestar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joestar tries a low kick but Puno avoids it.
Joestar blocks a jab.
Joestar throws a jab but it's blocked by Puno.
Puno drops his hands momentarily and Joestar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Puno punishes Joestar's body with a nice straight punch.
Joestar checks a leg kick nicely.
Puno moves out of range of the body kick.
Puno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joestar.
Puno dips to his left and cracks Joestar with an uppercut!
Both fighters circling a little - Joestar finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
Puno misses with a looping left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joestar.
Puno throws a hook but Joestar blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joestar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puno.
Joestar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Puno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puno pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Joestar throws a body kick that misses.
Joestar throws out a powerful jab.
Joestar with a hook.
Puno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joestar moves out of range as Puno strikes.
Joestar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kajun Puno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joestar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puno throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Joestar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kajun Puno will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jordi Joestar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Joestar throws a hook but Puno avoids it easily.
Joestar tries to clinch there but Puno circles away.
A little jabbing left from Puno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Puno throws a hook but Joestar blocks it.
Puno dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Joestar. That did some damage!
Joestar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Puno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Puno misses.
Joestar moves out of range of the leg kick from Puno.
Joestar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joestar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno defending well as Joestar loads up on a big left hand.
Joestar throws a solid leg kick but Puno takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joestar.
Puno throws a looping overhand right but Joestar ducks down to avoid it.
Joestar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Joestar.
Puno with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joestar to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Puno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joestar.
Puno throws a low kick but Joestar moves out of range easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Puno. Joestar shrugs it off though.
A lazy left from Puno finds it's target.
Joestar lands with a right hand.
Puno throws a low kick but Joestar avoids it.
Joestar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puno cracks Joestar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Puno uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Puno defending well as Joestar loads up on a big left hand.
Puno throws out a loose jab but Joestar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joestar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Puno just manages to avoid it.
Joestar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Puno. That did some damage!
Puno throws a lazy right hand but Joestar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joestar tries to counter by clinching up but Puno breaks away and moves out of range.
Puno lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Joestar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puno throws out the jab.
Joestar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joestar moves away from the strike by Puno.
Puno lands with an uppercut that bounces Joestar off the cage and back into range.
Puno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Joestar is looking to land body kicks.
Joestar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joestar. Puno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puno throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As Puno tries to get set, Joestar tries to push him back and clinch up but Puno manages to avoid the attempt.
Joestar throws the left hand but Puno avoids the punch easily.
Joestar is looking to slow Puno down with leg kicks.
Joestar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joestar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Puno lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Puno misses the target. #T3#
Puno misses with a right hand
and Joestar counters with a good, hard body kick but Puno shrugs it off.
Joestar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Joestar slips a straight right by Puno.
Joestar avoids the body shot from Puno.
Puno slips a jab from Joestar.
Puno misses with a straight left.
Joestar throws a sloppy head kick and Puno moves out of range easily.
Puno moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Puno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joestar throws out the jab.
Puno scores with a kick to the body.
Joestar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Puno.
Joestar throws an overhand right that lands on Puno's shoulder, as Puno tries to avoid the shot.
Puno keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Joestar throws a lazy uppercut
and Puno counters with a nice uppercut.
Puno moves out of range of the body kick from Joestar.
Joestar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Puno. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Puno moves out of range as Joestar strikes.
Joestar misses with a leg kick
and Puno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puno cracks a nice hook into Joestar's ribs.
Puno throws an overhand right that lands on Joestar's shoulder, as Joestar tries to avoid the shot.
Puno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Puno does it's job there.
Joestar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joestar delivers a nice body kick.
Puno looks to throw the jab but Joestar is out of range.
Nice jab there from Puno.
Joestar tries to clinch but Puno moves away
and Puno counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kajun Puno really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jordi Joestar'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.
#R4#
Puno darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Puno lands with a nice body punch.
Joestar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Joestar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puno attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Joestar tries to clinch up
and Puno counters with an outside leg kick.
Joestar is looking to chop away at Puno's legs.
Joestar misses the body punch
and Puno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joestar throws a hook but Puno blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Joestar scores with a leg kick.
Joestar misses with a hook. Puno ducked under it nicely.
Puno lands with a right and another and another! Joestar is in big trouble! Puno lands again and this time it's lights out for Joestar! A quality knockout there for Puno.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kajun Puno!
Kajun Puno is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Kajun Puno thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: EVO 304: Bashorov vs Kakoullis     
Date:   Mar 18, 2017
#R1#
Puno cracks Traylor with an open hand slap.
Puno throws a lazy right hand but Traylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Traylor throws a leg kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Puno as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Slade Traylor has been cut.
Slade Traylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice shot lands for Puno.
Puno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Traylor.
Puno is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Traylor scores with a jab to the body.
Traylor misses with a double jab
and Puno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puno scores with a jab to the head.
Traylor connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Traylor.
A head kick misses from Traylor.
It looked like Puno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Traylor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Traylor takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Puno throws a leg kick that is checked
and Puno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Traylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Puno is just out of range.
Traylor misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Puno misses its intended target.
Traylor flicks out a counter leg kick but Puno steps away.
Traylor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Puno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Traylor moves away.
Traylor misses with a lunging right hand
letting Puno counter with a right hand.
Puno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Traylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puno.
A slow jab from Traylor misses its intended target.
Puno looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Puno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puno misses with a low kick.
Puno misses the shot to the body.
Traylor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Puno.
Traylor throws a leg kick but Puno sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Traylor blocks a leg kick.
Traylor misses with a looping right.
Traylor throws the left hand but Puno avoids the punch easily.
Traylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puno.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Traylor throws a jab but it's blocked by Puno.
Traylor throws an off balance right hand
and Puno counters with a three punch combo that has Traylor backing up. Traylor nods at Puno to acknowledge the strikes.
Traylor tries to clinch up but Puno circles away and keeps his distance.
Traylor sizes up Puno with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Puno moves away from the strike by Traylor.
Traylor fakes the leg kick and cracks Puno in the body.
Traylor throws a one two combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Kajun Puno has been cut.#T3#
Traylor misses with a straight right.
Puno misses with the body kick
and Puno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Traylor.
It looked like Puno was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Traylor.
Traylor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circling - Traylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puno is looking to counter punch.
Traylor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Traylor defending well as Puno loads up on a big left hand.
Puno missing with a left hand there. Traylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Traylor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Traylor scores with a jab. Puno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Puno throws a leg kick which misses Traylor's front leg but catches the back leg as Traylor tries to avoid it.
Puno takes one to the chin there.
Puno throws a looping overhand right but Traylor ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Traylor lands with an uppercut that bounces Puno off the cage and back into range.
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!
Puno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Traylor's head.
Traylor tries to land a body kick
and Puno counters with a nice body kick.
Traylor jabs Puno to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Puno checks a leg kick.
Traylor lands a jab to the nose.
Traylor misses the shot to the body.
Puno scores with a jab to the body.
Traylor misses with a straight right.
Puno tried to counter with a leg kick but Traylor avoided it.
Traylor swings widly with a right hand
enabling Puno to counter with a crisp jab.
Puno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Traylor doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Traylor.
Puno swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
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 Kajun Puno will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A leg kick checked by Puno.
Puno looks for the body kick but Traylor saw that one coming.
Puno scores with a punch to the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Puno.
Traylor throws an overhand right that lands on Puno's shoulder, as Puno tries to avoid the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Puno checks a leg kick.
Puno is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Puno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Traylor.
Puno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Traylor.
Puno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Traylor moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Traylor.
Puno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Traylor misses with a straight left.
Puno throwing a counter right hand but Traylor manages to avoid it.#T1#
Traylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Traylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno manages to avoid it.
Puno is looking to counter punch.
Traylor ducks under a wild hook from Puno.
Puno just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Traylor misses.
Puno scores with a nice head shot.
Traylor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Puno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Puno missing with a left hand there. Traylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Traylor misses with a body punch
and Puno counters with a two punch combo.
Traylor connects with a looping right hand.
Puno checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Traylor throws a sloppy body shot
and Puno counters with a three punch combo that has Traylor backing up. Traylor nods at Puno to acknowledge the strikes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Traylor might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Puno has got the better of the exchanges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Traylor lands a slapping body shot.
Puno dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Traylor. That did some damage!#T2#
Traylor lands with a good body shot.
Puno blocks a head kick by Traylor.
Puno moves away from the strike by Traylor.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Traylor.
Puno half committed to a counter leg kick.
Traylor connects with a body shot that sends Puno's belly button to the back.
A jab from Traylor finds it's way through Puno's defenses.
Puno lands a jab to the nose.
Puno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Puno misses with a body punch
and Traylor counters with a straight right hand.
Puno scores with a shot to the body.
Puno throws a jab but it's blocked by Traylor.
Traylor throws an overhand right that lands on Puno's shoulder, as Puno tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Puno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kajun Puno is winning the standup battle so far.
Puno slips under a jab.
Puno scores with a jab to the head.
Puno throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Traylor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Puno scores with a three punch combo!
Traylor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Puno moves out of range of the strikes.
Puno throws an overhand right that lands on Traylor's shoulder, as Traylor tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from Puno misses
and Traylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puno scores with a body shot.
Traylor blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Traylor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Puno dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Traylor. That did some damage!
Traylor thows a leg kick but Puno checks it
and Puno makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Traylor really felt that one!
Traylor is breathing heavily.
Traylor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Traylor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Traylor defending well as Puno loads up on a big left hand.
Puno uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Traylor has time to react.
Puno throws a jab when Traylor was well out of range.
Traylor tries to score with a low kick but Puno moves his leg out of the way.
Traylor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Puno cracks Traylor with a good jab.
Puno lands with an overhand left.
Puno lunges at Traylor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Traylor's hand.
Traylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puno.
Traylor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kajun Puno dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Puno misses with a hook to the body
and Traylor counters with a straight right hand.
Traylor misses with a left hand
and Puno counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Puno misses.
Puno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Traylor. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Puno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Traylor tries a body shot but Puno blocks it.
Traylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Traylor tries a body shot but Puno blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traylor working aggressively here.
Puno blocks a body shot from Traylor.
Puno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puno misses with a body punch. #T1#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Traylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puno avoids a wild elbow strike from Traylor.
Traylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Puno here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Traylor lands an elbow inside that Puno shrugs off.
Traylor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Puno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puno scores with a hook to the body.
Puno tries to pull guard but Traylor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traylor.
Traylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puno blocks the elbow strike.
Puno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puno tries to work over Traylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Traylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puno tries to work over Traylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puno struggles to land a body shot inside as Traylor controls his hands. #T2#
Traylor takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Puno drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Traylor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Puno has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Traylor has managed to get both his arms back between Puno's legs - danger averted.
Puno is trying to keep Traylor in close. #SU2#
Traylor gets to his feet. Puno looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Traylor misses with a hook to the body
and Puno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Traylor lands with a good body shot.
Traylor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Puno has time to react.#T3#
Traylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Puno is just out of range.
Traylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puno.
Traylor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Traylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Puno throws a body shot but no joy.
And Traylor responds with a good body kick, but Puno manages to step out the way in time.
Traylor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Puno swings for the body but Traylor moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Traylor.
Traylor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Traylor.
Traylor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Traylor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Traylor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Traylor misses. #T4#
Traylor throws a hook to the side of Puno's head but Puno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Traylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puno moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Puno misses its target.
Traylor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Puno.
Traylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puno checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puno's corner calls for a 1-2. Puno obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
That has opened up Slade Traylor's cut even more.
Puno pivots, looking for a leg kick but Traylor is out of range and Puno settles back down.
Traylor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A slow jab from Puno misses its intended target.
A cross from Traylor lands.
Puno throws a body punch but Traylor moves out of range.
Traylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kajun Puno did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Traylor.
A solid leg kick lands there for Traylor.
Traylor lands with a nice body punch.
Puno throws a low kick, looking for Traylor's leg but Traylor calmly moves out of range.
Puno throws a looping overhand right but Traylor ducks down to avoid it.
Puno throws a jab when Traylor was well out of range.
Traylor throws out a counter right but Puno avoids it with no problem.
Puno misses with an uppercut.
Traylor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Traylor backs up against the cage.
Puno defending well as Traylor loads up on a big left hand.
Puno is looking to counter punch.
Traylor misses with an uppercut. Puno saw that one coming.
A big left from Traylor misses. #T1#
A low kick from Puno is predictable there
and Traylor counters with a nice uppercut.
Puno goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Traylor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Traylor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Traylor.
Puno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Traylor.
Traylor misses the shot to the body.
Traylor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Puno misses with a lunging right hand
and Traylor counters with a series of strikes. Puno will be more careful next time no doubt.
Puno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Puno throws a jab but it's blocked by Traylor.
A nice side step and Traylor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Puno scores with a hook to the body. Traylor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Traylor throws a right hand that misses
and Puno counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Traylor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A punch combination from Traylor misses.
Traylor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Puno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Traylor throws a good cross that connects.
Puno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Traylor looks to land a right hand but Puno moved out of range.
Puno is looking to counter punch.
Traylor throws a right hand that misses
and Puno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Traylor misses its intended target.
Puno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Traylor.
Puno slips under a jab from Traylor.
Puno half committed to a counter leg kick.
Traylor throws a leg kick but Puno sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Puno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Traylor scores with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Traylor.
Traylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Traylor counters with a right hand to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Puno - that will leave a mark!
Puno delivers a nice body kick.
Traylor slips a straight right by Puno.
Traylor avoids the body shot from Puno.
Traylor throws a poor cross that misses
and Traylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puno tries to land a front kick but Traylor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Traylor has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Puno.
Traylor moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Traylor swings for the body but Puno moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Puno misses the target.
Puno takes one to the side of the head.
Traylor misses with an uppercut.
Traylor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Traylor avoids the body shot from Puno.
Puno throws a right and a left that Traylor avoids nicely.
Traylor walks into a stiff left hand from Puno.
Puno misses with a hook.
Traylor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Traylor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Traylor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Traylor moves out of range of the leg kick from Puno.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Slade Traylor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Traylor wants to clinch but Puno slips to the side
and Puno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Traylor throws a right hand that misses
and Puno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Puno scores with a decent looking hook.
Traylor lands with a nice body punch.
Puno avoids a kick to the body.
Traylor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Puno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Traylor misses with a lunging right hand
and Puno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Puno lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traylor misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Puno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Traylor takes one on the button.
Puno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Traylor.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Traylor. Puno shrugs it off though. #T1#
Puno tries to land a front kick but Traylor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Traylor misses with a lunging right hand
and Traylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Traylor.
It looked like Puno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Puno dips to his left and cracks Traylor with an uppercut!
Traylor throws a hook but Puno avoids it easily.
Puno scores with a sloppy right hand. Traylor should have avoided that one.
Puno punishes Traylor's body with a nice straight punch.
Traylor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Traylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Traylor throws a right hand that misses
and Puno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Traylor scores with the left hand. Puno knows he should have avoided that one.
Puno misses the jab.
Slade Traylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Donk. Puno catches Traylor right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Traylor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Puno.
Puno takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Traylor is looking to score with low kicks.
Traylor slips a jab from Puno.
Traylor misses with an uppercut. Puno saw that one coming.
It looked like Puno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Puno pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Puno misses with a straight right.
Puno misses with an uppercut. Traylor saw that one coming.
Traylor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Traylor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puno throwing a counter right hand but Traylor manages to avoid it.
Puno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Puno throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T3#
Traylor looks to land a right hand but Puno moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Puno tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traylor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Puno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Traylor scores with a leg kick.
Puno throws a lazy uppercut
and Traylor counters with a nice uppercut.
Puno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Puno takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Puno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Traylor.
Puno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Traylor manages to avoid it.
Puno throws a low kick but Traylor moves out of range easily.
Puno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Traylor clinches with his opponent. #T4#
Puno tries to work over Traylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Traylor presses Puno against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Puno being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Traylor.
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!
Traylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Traylor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Puno up against the cage.
Puno lands a body shot in the clinch.
Traylor prevents a body shot from Puno.
Traylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Traylor.
Kajun Puno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Puno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Traylor backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kajun Puno showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Puno 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kajun Puno!

Kajun Puno thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   Mar 05, 2017

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kajun Puno and Freddy Lee. Puno kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 軍神. Freddy Lee told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!




193 cm
30 yrs
256 lbs



184 cm
31 yrs
215 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Kajun Puno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Freddy Lee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Puno scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puno (2) vs (0) Lee
Puno seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Puno controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is doing well to control the position and prevent Puno from advancing to side control.
Lee trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Puno sits in half guard.
Puno controlling the pace.
Lee is concentrating on defense, preventing Puno from advancing position.
Still in half guard, Puno seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee trying to hold on to Puno's head to control him but Puno postures up.
Puno trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee has his hands clasped together around Puno's back. He's all about the action.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puno perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lee is looking to control Puno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
Puno takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lee keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Puno's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Puno's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Puno (2) vs (4) Lee
Lee tries to get the hooks in deep but Puno pushed the leg off.

Lee is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Puno is defending well though. Lee let's go of the attempt for now.
Puno staying busy and making it hard for Lee to control.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lee controls the position.

Lee looking for the choke but no joy.
Puno tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Puno is wriggling around trying to escape.
Puno is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Puno sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puno trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Puno defends it.
Puno is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee is taking a breather. Puno says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Puno gets full guard.

Puno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.
Lee wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving.
Puno looking for a sweep. Not yet Puno, not yet.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puno is working hard here to advance position.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in ICON TOP TEAM inform me that Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Puno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee passes Puno's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Puno manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Puno throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lee advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (2) vs (7) Lee

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Lee goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Puno has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lee but great work by Puno.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Puno (6) vs (7) Lee
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Puno in the domination position with Lee hanging on.
Lee wants to control but Puno postures up.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lee stops Puno from passing to mount.
Puno is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Puno politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Puno prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Puno controlling the position from side mount.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Puno trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Puno working away.
Puno has control of an arm but Lee manages to advance to Puno's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Puno (6) vs (11) Lee

Lee is looking for the choke from the back position but Puno is controlling his hands well.
Puno manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Puno.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puno (8) vs (11) Lee
Puno controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Puno postures up.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Puno looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puno (8) vs (13) Lee
Puno working a defensive guard here.
Puno keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Puno trying to control but Lee postures up.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Puno does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Puno wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puno trying to get back to full guard but Lee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (8) vs (16) Lee

Lee goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Puno is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puno (10) vs (16) Lee

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 16 to 10.

 

Event: TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Mar 04, 2017

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kajun Puno and Dwayne Boskins. Puno's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 軍神. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




193 cm
30 yrs
256 lbs



200 cm
27 yrs
300 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Kajun Puno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dwayne Boskins!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Puno drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puno (2) vs (0) Boskins
Boskins being controlled here, momentarily.
Boskins keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Puno stays in close to Boskins's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (5) vs (0) Boskins
Puno content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Boskins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boskins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Puno haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Puno controls the position.
Boskins is trying to work for a sweep but Puno has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Puno (7) vs (0) Boskins

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno controlling the pace for now.
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.
Boskins can't escape the position.
Boskins is squirming around, avoiding Puno's attempts to control the action.
Puno tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boskins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boskins is still trying to improve position.
Boskins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Puno controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boskins is squirming around, avoiding Puno's attempts to control the action.
Puno controlling from the full mount.
Boskins wants to hold on but Puno pushes him away.
Puno controlling the pace for now.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puno has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Puno looking to control but Boskins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Puno controlling from mount.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Puno tries to control but Boskins wriggling away.
Boskins is desperately trying to improve his position but Puno has a good base and remains in mount.
Puno controlling the pace for now.
Puno wants to control the pace but Boskins is squirming around nicely.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Boskins regains half guard.
Boskins trying to get back to full guard but Puno takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (10) vs (0) Boskins
Puno controlling from mount.
Boskins is trying to escape the mount.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Boskins sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Puno is keen to just control but Boskins is a slippery customer.
Puno is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Boskins reverses the position - he's now on top in Puno's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puno (10) vs (2) Boskins
Boskins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Puno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boskins trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Puno looking for a sweep. Not yet Puno, not yet.
Boskins is looking to advance position but Puno has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Puno (14) vs (2) Boskins
Boskins is desperately trying to improve his position but Puno has a good base and remains in mount.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Puno can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boskins is looking to escape.
Boskins is working to get back to half guard.
Boskins wants to hold on but Puno pushes him away.
Boskins is desperately trying to improve his position but Puno has a good base and remains in mount.
Puno looking to control but Boskins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boskins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Puno can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boskins is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boskins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Puno controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Boskins wants to control but Puno is having none of it.
Puno controlling the position easily from mount.
Puno can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boskins is looking to escape.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Puno prevents Boskins from getting the reversal.
Boskins sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boskins tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg.
Puno controlling the action here.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Puno prevents Boskins from improving his position.
Puno takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Puno trying to control the action but Boskins is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puno is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boskins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Puno takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Kajun Puno thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: EVO 295: Perkele vs Joestar     
Date:   Feb 01, 2017
#R1#
Jab, jab by Puno - just one landing.
Force feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Punos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A lazy left from Puno finds it's target.
Puno seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Force misses with a straight left.
Puno dips to his left and cracks Force with an uppercut!
Force misses with an uppercut
and Puno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Force thinking.
Force falls off balance throwing a combination
and Puno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Force pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Puno misses its target.
Puno throws a hook but Force blocks it.
Puno slips a straight right by Force.
A slow jab from Puno misses its intended target.
Puno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Force.
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!
A jab from Puno does it's job there.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Force. Those never looked like landing.
Force throws a lazy right hand but Puno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Puno.
Puno throws a jab when Force was well out of range.
Force swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Force throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Force slips a jab and a cross from Puno.
Puno's corner calls for a 1-2. Puno obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Force is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Puno throws a jab when Force was well out of range.
Force doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Puno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puno misses the shot to the body.
Puno slips a jab from Force.
Force takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Puno blocks the body kick.
We've been informed that Force has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Force misses with an uppercut.
Puno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Puno lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Force throws out a leg kick but Puno moves out of range and Force only half commits.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Force waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puno.
Puno is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Donk. Force catches Puno right on the button with a cross.
Puno checks a leg kick nicely.
Force throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Puno.
A slapping leg kick lands for Puno.
Force pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Puno appears to be looking for a big counter.
Force moves out of range of the strikes.
Puno throws a hook to the side of Force's head but Force sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Force throws out a counter right but Puno avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Puno.
Puno tries to clinch there but Force circles away.
Force with a hook.
Puno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Force.
It looked like Puno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Force takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Puno wants to clinch.
Puno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Puno throws a body shot but no joy.
Force looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Force smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Kajun Puno has been cut.
Force throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Force throws a hook but Puno avoids it easily.
Puno takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Puno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Force moves away.
Force throws a body punch but Puno moves out of range.
Puno is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab by Puno.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Force scores with the left hand. Puno knows he should have avoided that one.
Force scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Puno moves into the clinch successfully.
Puno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puno prevents a body shot from Force.
Puno tries a body shot but Force blocks it.
Force's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Force throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Force.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kajun Puno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kajun Puno's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Puno swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Force connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Puno slips a jab and a cross from Force.
Force misses with a double jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Force. That snapped Puno's head back.
Puno has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Force looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Puno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Puno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Force.
Force misses with a right hand
and Puno counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Force throws a nice looking combination but Puno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Puno misses with a left hand
and Force counters with a left and a right that stings Puno.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Puno misses the target.
Force doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Force swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Puno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Force steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puno.
It seemed like Force was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick from Force misses
and Puno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Force lands a nice looking body shot.
Force waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puno.
Puno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Force walks into a stiff left hand from Puno.
Force loads up on a big right hand but Puno slips the punch.
Puno moves out of range of the strikes.
Puno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Force.
Puno looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A punch combination from Force misses.
Puno is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Force ducks under a wild hook from Puno.#T2#
Puno slips a straight right by Force.
Puno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Puno closes the distance looking to clinch
and Force counters with a stiff right hand.
Puno fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Force.
Force throws a head kick that misses.
Puno throwing a counter right hand but Force manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Force.
Force lands with a hook. Puno tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Puno blocks a jab.#CL#
Puno has Force up against the cage in a clinch.
Force is trying to maintain a safe position but Puno gets an underhook and turns Force into the cage.#T3#
Force blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Force misses with a punch to the body.
Force looking to slow down the pace here.
Puno lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puno.
A left hand lands to the body for Force.
Puno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Force's elbow.
Force misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Puno scores with a nice short uppercut.
Force misses with the head strike.
Force swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Force stalling in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Puno.
Puno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Force's elbow.
Force blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Puno scores with a nice short uppercut.
Force lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Puno.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Force.
Puno tries a body shot but Force blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Force.
Force prevents a body shot from Puno.
Force fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Puno lands a body punch.
Puno misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Puno fails to land.
Puno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Forces head.
Puno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Force prevents a body shot from Puno.
Puno lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Force is breathing heavily.
Puno has a couple of punches blocked by Force.
Force blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Force tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puno's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mase Force will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kajun Puno's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Force throws a sloppy body shot
and Puno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Force moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Force looks to land a combination. Puno sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Puno throws a quick inside leg kick.
Puno is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Force misses with a lunging right hand
and Puno counters with a nice body kick.
Force misses with a lunging right hand
and Puno counters with a straight right hand.
Force throws a lazy uppercut
and Puno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Force thinking.
Decent striking displayed by Puno there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Force throws a lazy body kick
and Puno counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kajun Puno is winning the standup battle so far.
Force tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Force takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Puno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Puno here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Force on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Puno. Puno obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Puno looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Puno scores with a hook.
Force chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Puno can pounce on him.
Puno misses with a head kick.
Force misses with a hook
and Puno counters with a nice uppercut.
Force throws a push kick but Puno slaps the foot to one side.
Puno lands a really nice looking cross but Force seems unphased.
Force takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Force has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Puno throws a hook but Force blocks it.
Puno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Puno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Force can do to turn this around?
Puno takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Force walks into a left hand.
Puno gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Puno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Force misses with a straight left.
Puno fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Force's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Puno misses with a hook. Force ducked under it nicely.
Puno throws a shot from downtown. Force moves away and avoids it.
Force throws out a counter right but Puno avoids it with no problem.
Force misses with the body kick
and Puno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puno checks the leg kick nicely there.
Puno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Puno.#ROC#
Force is rocked!#T3#
and Puno counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Force! He's just covering up as Puno starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kajun Puno!
A very excited looking Kajun Puno 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.

 

Event: CFC 415 - Olympic Finals     
Date:   Dec 31, 2016
#R1#
Joestar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puno.
Puno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joestar was well out of range. Poor timing from Puno.
Joestar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puno.
Joestar missing with a left hand there. Puno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joestar moves away from the strike by Puno.
Joestar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joestar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As Joestar backs off Puno throws a huge counter combo but Joestar manages to avoid it all.
Joestar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Joestar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joestar is looking to clinch but Puno is avoiding it.
Puno throws a leg kick but Joestar checks it.
Joestar jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Puno moves out of range as Joestar throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Puno throws a big shot that misses.
Joestar connects with a body shot that sends Puno's belly button to the back.
Joestar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Nice body kick there by Puno.
Joestar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joestar cracks Puno with a right hand to the side of the head.
Puno lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab from Puno.
Puno lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Puno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joestar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Puno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Puno slips a jab from Joestar.
Jordi Joestar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puno lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joestar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joestar.
Puno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joestar.
Puno only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Joestar misses with a looping left.#T2#
Puno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puno connects with a crisp jab.
Puno throws a hook but Joestar avoids it easily.
As Puno backs away, Joestar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Puno takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Puno digs a good hook to Joestar's body.
The fighters circling - Puno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joestar misses with a wild combination.
Crunch! Puno slams his shin into Joestar's torso.
Joestar catches Puno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Puno closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Joestar throws a series of punches but Puno moves out of range.
Puno takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Good leg kick by Joestar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Puno lands a nice shot to the body.
Puno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joestar moves away.
Puno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Joestar throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Puno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joestar takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.
Joestar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Puno misses with a hook. Joestar ducked under it nicely.
Joestar throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Joestar loads up on a big right hand but Puno slips the punch.
Puno lands a jab.
Puno on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joestar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Puno throws a body shot but no joy.
Puno missing with a left hand there. Joestar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puno looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Joestar cracks a nice hook into Puno's ribs.
Joestar just misses with a punch to the body.
Joestar 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.
Puno throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Joestar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Joestar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puno misses with a body shot.
Puno lands with an overhand left.
Puno checks the leg kick nicely there.
Puno steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Joestar. That one must have hurt.
Joestar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Puno on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kajun Puno will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Puno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Puno cracks the inside of Joestar's front leg.
Puno feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Joestar's calf.
Joestar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joestar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Puno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joestar moves away.
Joestar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Puno keeps the fight on the outside.
Joestar scores with a kick to the midsection.
Joestar works Puno's body with a nice hook.
Joestar throws a body punch but Puno moves out of range.
Puno cracks Joestar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Puno walks forward, straight into a front kick from Joestar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joestar pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Joestar looks to score with a jab to the body but Puno is just out of range.
Joestar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Puno misses with a straight left.
Puno lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Puno moves away from the strike by Joestar.
Puno misses with an uppercut
letting Joestar counter with a right hand.
Joestar throws a lazy right hand but Puno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Puno moves out of range of the body kick.
Joestar misses with a head kick.
Puno throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Joestar throws the left hand but Puno avoids the punch easily.
Puno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Puno 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.
Puno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Puno lands with a right hand. #T2#
Joestar lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joestar misses with a low kick.
Joestar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puno looks to score with a jab to the body but Joestar is just out of range.
Puno tries to land a leg kick but Joestar saw it coming and moves away.
Joestar's corner calls for a 1-2. Joestar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Puno takes one to the chin there.
Joestar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joestar slips a jab from Puno.
Joestar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Puno's calf.
Puno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Puno replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Joestar blocks it well.
Joestar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Joestar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Joestar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joestar looks for the body kick but Puno saw that one coming.
Puno throws a body punch but Joestar moves out of range.
Puno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Joestar looks to land a body kick but Puno moved away.
Puno connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A left lands for Joestar.
Puno uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Joestar has time to react.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Joestar swings wildly with an uppercut but Puno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puno blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Puno prevents a body shot from Joestar.
Nice body punch from Joestar - that landed with a thud.
Puno is breathing heavily.
Puno tries to stall but Joestar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Joestar lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joestar.
Puno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joestar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Puno.
Joestar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Joestar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joestar lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Joestar on the inside.
Puno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joestar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordi Joestar dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Joestar swings for the body but Puno moves out of range.
Joestar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Joestar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Joestar digs a good hook to Puno's body.
Joestar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Puno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Joestar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Joestar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joestar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joestar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.
Puno throws a front kick aimed at Joestar's knee but Joestar avoids it well.
Joestar misses with a wild body shot.
Puno digs a good hook to Joestar's body.
Joestar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Puno throws a body shot but no joy.
Puno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Joestar misses the target.
Joestar cracks Puno with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Joestar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Puno. That one must have hurt.
Puno misses with a kick to the body.
Joestar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puno is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Joestar with a body shot.
Joestar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Puno blocks the body kick.
Joestar tries to clinch there but Puno circles away.
Puno connects with a body shot.
Joestar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Puno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joestar. Puno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joestar will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Puno scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Puno throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Joestar on the side of the head.
Joestar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kajun Puno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joestar misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puno's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joestar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Puno scrambles back to his feet.
Joestar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Puno at a distance.
Puno throws a good cross that connects.
Puno swings widly with a right hand
and Joestar counters with a good, hard body kick but Puno shrugs it off.
Joestar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Joestar ducks under a wild hook from Puno.
Puno takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T3#
Joestar slips a jab from Puno.
Puno throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joestar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Joestar moves out of range as Puno strikes.
Puno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joestar.
Puno throws a lazy uppercut
and Joestar counters with a straight right hand.
Joestar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puno moves away.
Puno throws a big shot that misses.
Joestar scores with a nice right hand.
Puno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joestar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puno.
A little jabbing left from Puno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joestar thumps Puno with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Puno, as that shot connected.
Puno pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
A lazy body kick from Joestar
and Puno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Joestar lands with a shot to the body.
Puno lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joestar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puno.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joestar.
Joestar tries to land a leg kick but Puno saw it coming and moves away.
Puno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puno looks to land a left hand but Joestar moved out of range nicely.
Puno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joestar misses with a body kick.
Joestar misses with a kick to the body
and Puno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Joestar throws a lazy right hand but Puno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jordi Joestar did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
#R4#
Decent striking displayed by Puno there.
Puno takes a jab right on the kisser.
Puno scores with a nice head shot.
Joestar missing with a left hand there. Puno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Puno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joestar.
Joestar looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Joestar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Puno looks to score with a jab to the body but Joestar is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno connects with a right hand. Joestar shakes it off.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Joestar.
Joestar wants to clinch.#T1#
Puno throws a jab but it's blocked by Joestar.
Joestar half committed to a counter leg kick.
Joestar misses with a kick to the body
and Puno counters with a stiff right hand.
Joestar throws the kick towards the body but Puno avoids it.
Joestar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Puno.
Puno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joestar manages to avoid it.
Joestar is looking to counter the offense by Puno and move into the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Joestar. Puno shrugs it off though.
Joestar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice body kick there by Joestar.
Puno is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Puno takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Joestar misses the shot to the body.
Joestar scores with a head kick.
Puno takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Joestar throws a head kick but Puno moves out of range.
Puno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joestar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puno was well out of range. Poor timing from Joestar.
Puno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joestar. Puno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puno doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Joestar pushes Puno up against the cage in a clinch.
Puno wants to take the fight to the mat but Joestar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Joestar working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puno.
Joestar misses with a body punch.
Puno blocks a body shot from Joestar.
A head punch on the inside from Puno fails to land.
Joestar has a couple of punches blocked by Puno. #T3#
Joestar presses Puno against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Puno lands a body punch.
Joestar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joestar misses with a body punch.
Joestar swings wildly with an uppercut but Puno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joestar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joestar swings wildly with an uppercut but Puno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joestar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Punos head.
Puno blocks a body shot from Joestar.
Joestar misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Puno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joestar clobbers Puno with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Puno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joestar is looking to counter the offense by Puno and move into the clinch.
A big right from Puno misses.
Puno digs a good body shot into Joestar's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Puno.
Joestar throws a leg kick that misses.
Puno misses the jab.
Joestar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Puno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joestar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Puno! But no joy.
Joestar 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puno throws a body shot but no joy.
Joestar closes the distance but Puno moves to the side
and Puno counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordi Joestar had his way with Kajun Puno in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Joestar tries to land a front kick but Puno steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Puno swats away the attempt to clinch by Joestar.
Puno takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Some bone on bone action there as Puno checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Puno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joestar avoids the body shot from Puno.
Puno throws a looping overhand right but Joestar ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joestar.
Nice jab there from Puno.
Nice defenses there by Puno.#T1#
Puno tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That kick from Puno tenderised Joestar's leg. Joestar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Puno lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Joestar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Puno, pushing him back against the cage.
Puno tries to work over Joestar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joestar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jordi Joestar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Puno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Joestar.
Puno has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Joestar seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Puno can turn it around.
Puno misses with a punch to the body.
Joestar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Joestar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joestar misses with a body punch.
Joestar misses with a punch to the body.
Joestar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kajun Puno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Puno lands a hook that snaps the head of Joestar backwards.
Joestar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puno can't find room to land a body shot as Joestar controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Joestar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joestar throws a punch but it's blocked by Puno.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puno.
Joestar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puno has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Joestar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Puno blocks an uppercut.
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!
Joestar misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Puno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joestar walks into a stiff left hand from Puno.
Puno takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Joestar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puno.
An attempted straight right counter from Joestar misses the target.
Puno throws a low kick but Joestar avoids it.
Joestar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Puno feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joestars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Joestar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Joestar throws a poor cross that misses
and Puno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joestar thinking.
Joestar staying out of range there.
Joestar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puno.
Joestar throws a sloppy head kick
and Puno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Jordi Joestar has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. Joestar does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Joestar misses the target.
Puno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Joestar. Puno shrugs it off though.
Jordi Joestar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Puno misses with an uppercut. Joestar saw that one coming.
Puno lands a right hook to the body.
Puno blocks a head kick by Joestar.
Joestar throws a wild body kick that Puno sees coming a mile off.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puno blocks a body shot from Joestar.
Puno scores with a nice hook to the head.
Puno has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Joestar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Joestar lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Puno gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Joestar regains guard.
Puno with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kajun Puno.
I think Joestar 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:47
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordi Joestar!

Jordi Joestar retains his heavyweight title!
Jordi Joestar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Dec 21, 2016

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kajun Puno and John Gites. Puno's entrance music is 軍神. A fine choice. Gites has chosen Eminem - Above The Law as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as John Gites enters the cage!




193 cm
29 yrs
248 lbs



171 cm
43 yrs
193 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Kajun Puno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; John Gites!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Puno scores with a takedown into Gites's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puno (2) vs (0) Gites
Puno engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Puno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at FIERCE inform us that Gites has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gites wants to sweep here but Puno controlling him for the moment.
Puno will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno controls from within his opponent's guard.
Puno has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gites trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gites looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gites 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.
Puno sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gites keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno trying to control but Gites is working from the bottom.
Gites looking for a sweep. Not yet Gites, not yet.
Puno is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gites 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.
Puno is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gites swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puno trying to control but Gites is working from the bottom.
Gites is controlling Puno's posture.
Gites looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puno is one step ahead there.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Gites is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gites seems keen to control Puno's posture.

Gites had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Puno defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Puno stays in close to Gites's body and controls the position.
Gites wants to hit a switch here but Puno passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gites there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (5) vs (0) Gites

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gites tries to lock up and control but Puno gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gites is trying to escape the mount.
Gites tries to lock up and control but Puno gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gites regains half guard.
Puno wants to free his trapped foot but Gites is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gites makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gites.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
Puno preventing the sweep.
Puno passes Gites's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Gites is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puno pulls his head out easily.
Puno performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gites wants to improve his position but Puno is controlling well.
Puno controlling the action here.
Puno wants to free his trapped foot but Gites is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Puno prevents Gites from improving his position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puno is just content to waste time from the top position. Gites takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gites is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puno (5) vs (2) Gites
Puno wants to control the action here but instead Gites manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (5) vs (5) Gites
Puno slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gites is looking to advance position but Puno won't allow it.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gites is looking to take a break and control but Puno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Puno tries to roll over but Gites keeps him under control.
Gites is keen to just control but Puno is a slippery customer.
Gites perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Puno has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gites is working away from the top position though.
Puno manages to get to full guard.
Gites passes Puno's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gites moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (5) vs (8) Gites
Puno sneaks back into half guard.
Gites prevents Puno from improving his position.
Gites wants to take a breather but Puno is having none of it.

Gites is trying to work for a kimura but Puno is defending well.
Puno is looking for a sweep. Gites is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gites seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Puno is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno gets back to full guard.

Puno is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gites defends well.
Puno looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gites puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gites wants to take a breather but Puno is having none of it.
Puno tries to roll over but Gites keeps him under control.

Puno looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Gites is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Puno has managed to free his arm - good work.

Gites wants to work for an arm triangle but Puno is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gites tries to pass the half guard into mount. Puno knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gites trying to control the pace.
Puno slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gites showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gites pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puno is keeping the position for now.
Gites trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Puno 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.
Gites postures up.
Puno is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puno (7) vs (8) Gites
Gites is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Puno's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Puno's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Puno (7) vs (12) Gites
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gites trying to control.
Gites doesn't have the hooks in and Puno manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puno (9) vs (12) Gites

And that's the end of the fight!
Gites wins on points by 12 to 9.
Our winner, John Gites, 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.

 

Event: CFC 410     
Date:   Nov 19, 2016
#R1#
Puno throws a body shot but no joy.
Kajun Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poole looks to land a right hand but Puno moved out of range.
Poole scores with a hook.
Poole pivots, looking for a leg kick but Puno is out of range and Poole settles back down.
Puno was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Puno loads up on a big right hand but Poole slips the punch.
A solid body kick from Puno.
An inside leg kick from Puno misses.
Poole looks to throw the jab but Puno is out of range.
And Puno responds with a good body kick, but Poole manages to step out the way in time.
Sloppy strikes from Puno. Those never looked like landing.
A slow jab from Puno misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Puno.
Puno throws a jab when Poole was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poole avoids a kick to the body.
Poole takes a jab right on the kisser.
Puno checks the leg kick.
Puno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puno tries to land a front kick but Poole steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Puno lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#
It looks like Will Poole has been cut.#T1#
Poole takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Puno pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Puno throws a right hand that Poole ducks under and follows up with a left that Poole also avoids with ease.
Puno lands with an overhand left.
Poole pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Poole gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Puno gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Poole is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kajun Puno!
A victorious Kajun Puno thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: CFC 404 TOKYO     
Date:   Oct 29, 2016
#R1#
Puno feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lemaitre's calf.
A nice leg kick lands there from Puno.
We've been told by Lemaitre's head coaches at The Axis of Evil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Puno throws a poor cross that misses
and Lemaitre counters with a right hand to the body.
Puno 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.
Puno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puno misses with a left hand
and Lemaitre counters with a nice uppercut.
Puno misses the body punch
and Lemaitre counters with a leg kick.
Puno connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Puno throws a jab but it's blocked by Lemaitre.
The fighters circling - Puno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lemaitre slips a straight right by Puno.
Puno misses with a body shot.
Kajun Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puno throws a sloppy head kick and Lemaitre moves out of range easily. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Lemaitre.
Puno throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Lemaitre counter with a right hand.
Puno goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Puno scores with a jab to the body.
Puno throws out a loose jab but Lemaitre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puno falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lemaitre counters with a low kick, right behind Puno 's knee.
Lemaitre swings for the body but Puno moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Puno. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Puno.
Puno throws a jab when Lemaitre was well out of range.
Puno throws a low kick but Lemaitre moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemaitre misses the target.
Puno connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Lemaitre swings away with a body shot that misses
and Puno makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lemaitre really felt that one!
Puno lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puno 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.
Lemaitre has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Puno.
Puno 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.
Puno paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Puno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lemaitre was well out of range. Poor timing from Puno.
Lemaitre throws a lazy right hand but Puno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lemaitre clobbers Puno with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #KD2#
Puno cracks Lemaitre with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lemaitre looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Puno finish him? #ROC2#
Lemaitre is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Samir Lemaitre has been cut.#CL#
Lemaitre gets a clinch. #T3#
Puno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lemaitre.
Lemaitre missing with knees to the body.
Puno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lemaitre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puno blocks a body shot from Lemaitre.
Puno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lemaitre throws a punch but it's blocked by Puno.
Puno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puno misses with a body punch.
Puno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Lemaitre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lemaitre tries a body shot but Puno blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Puno.
Puno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lemaitre misses with the head strike.
Lemaitre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Puno.
Puno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lemaitre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lemaitre struggles to land a body shot inside as Puno controls his hands.
Puno blocking some punches.
Lemaitre seems to have got his legs back now.
Lemaitre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lemaitre lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemaitre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemaitre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemaitre blocking some punches.
Puno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lemaitre.
Puno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lemaitre prevents a body shot from Puno.
Puno misses with some punches.
Puno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puno throws a punch but it's blocked by Lemaitre.
Lemaitre misses with a body punch.
Lemaitre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lemaitre misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Puno.
Lemaitre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lemaitre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemaitre throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lemaitre misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puno gets underhooks to prevent Lemaitre's takedown attempt.
Puno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kajun Puno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samir Lemaitre's cut.
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.
#R2##TD#
Lemaitre scores with a takedown into Puno's guard.#SUB2#
Puno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemaitre is aware though and is defending well.
Puno pulls Lemaitre in close to his closed guard and prevents Lemaitre from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lemaitre trying to control the position from guard on top but Puno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemaitre wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving.
Puno 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Puno has his hands on Lemaitre's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Lemaitre keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Puno's head.
Lemaitre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Puno keeping moving, preventing Lemaitre from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemaitre postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Puno seems keen to control Lemaitre's posture.
Puno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lemaitre's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lemaitre postures up in Puno's guard and throws a big left but Puno blocks it.
Puno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
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.
Puno controls Lemaitre momentarily but Lemaitre frees himself.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lemaitre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Puno works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lemaitre throws a big elbow that misses.
Puno is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Puno lands a glancing blow to the side of Lemaitre's head.
Lemaitre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Lemaitre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lemaitre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puno.
Puno misses with a kick to the body
and Lemaitre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Kajun Puno has been cut.
Puno pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Puno throws a poor cross that misses
and Lemaitre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Lemaitre slips a jab and a cross from Puno.
Lemaitre swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Puno misses with a looping left.
Lemaitre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puno.
Puno replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lemaitre blocks it well.
Lemaitre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puno.
A nice inside leg kick there by Puno. That's going to slow Lemaitre down.
Puno tries to land a front kick but Lemaitre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lemaitre is looking to counter punch.
Lemaitre turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Puno looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Puno throws a leg kick but Lemaitre sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Puno throws a leg kick
and Lemaitre counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Lemaitre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Puno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Puno flicks out a counter leg kick but Lemaitre steps away.
Lemaitre slips a jab from Puno.
Puno misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Lemaitre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Puno connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lemaitre momentarily.
Puno pushes Lemaitre away with a front kick.
Nice straight punches there by Puno. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Puno.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemaitre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Puno feints and then cracks Lemaitre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lemaitre down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puno misses with a body kick.
Puno lands with a nice body punch.
Lemaitre throws a right hand that misses
and Puno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kajun Puno will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. Lemaitre does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemaitre misses the target.
Lemaitre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Puno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Puno scores with a body shot.
Puno throws a right hand that Lemaitre ducks under and follows up with a left that Lemaitre also avoids with ease.
Puno connects with a nice looking jab.
Lemaitre punishes Puno's body with a nice straight punch.
Lemaitre throws a body shot but no joy.
Kajun Puno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno cracks Lemaitre with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lemaitre darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Puno is predictable there #TD#
and Lemaitre counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemaitre prevents Puno from improving his position.#T1#
Lemaitre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Puno knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Puno is looking to control Lemaitre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Puno avoid being mounted?
Lemaitre working over Puno with some ground and pound. Puno looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lemaitre works his way into full mount!
Puno is wriggling around trying to escape.
Puno tries to lock up and control but Lemaitre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Puno is trying desperately to improve position.
Puno is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Lemaitre working Puno over with strikes here.
Puno is desperately trying to improve his position but Lemaitre has a good base and remains in mount.
Puno wants to control but Lemaitre is having none of it.
Lemaitre fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lemaitre prevents Puno from getting the reversal.
Lemaitre putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lemaitre breaks from Puno's wrist control and lands an elbow.
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!
Lemaitre scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Puno?
Puno manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Samir Lemaitre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Lemaitre is nestled in close to Puno, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lemaitre working over Puno with some ground and pound. Puno looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lemaitre is just content to waste time from the top position. Puno takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Puno trying to control the position.
Lemaitre working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Puno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lemaitre working some strikes from top position.
Puno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lemaitre looking to pass the guard.
Lemaitre postures up. #T4#
Lemaitre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lemaitre scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lemaitre throws a big right hand that misses.
Lemaitre is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lemaitre is looking to work some ground and pound but Puno has wrist control.#SUB2#
Puno is looking for a triangle but Lemaitre pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lemaitre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lemaitre with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lemaitre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lemaitre working some strikes from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samir Lemaitre showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Puno 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kajun Puno!

Our winner, Kajun Puno, 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.

 

Event: CFC 398     
Date:   Oct 08, 2016
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Puno.
Puno takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Puno throws a hook but Garcon avoids it easily.
Garcon misses with a body kick.
Crunch! Garcon slams his shin into Puno's torso.
Puno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garcon misses with a straight left.
Puno is looking to clinch.
Puno misses with an attempted mid kick.
Garcon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Garcon has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Garcon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Puno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Garcon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcon throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Puno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Puno prevents a body shot from Garcon.
Garcon lands with a light punch inside.
Garcon misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Garcon throws a punch but it's blocked by Puno. #T1#
Garcon jumps guard but Puno stands there with Garcon around his waist. Garcon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Garcon struggles to land a body shot inside as Puno controls his hands.
I was talking to Puno's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Puno misses with a punch on the inside.
Puno misses with a punch to the body.
Garcon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garcons head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garcon.
Garcon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Puno to keep the fight standing.
Puno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garcon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puno blocking some punches.
Puno tries to work over Garcon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcon lands with a short shot to the head.
Puno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcon has a couple of punches blocked by Puno. #T2#
Garcon lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garcon.
Puno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garcon blocking some punches.
Garcon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garcon can't find room to land a body shot as Puno controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Puno as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garcon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Puno.
Garcon misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Garcon.
Puno lands with a light punch inside.
Puno swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcon lands a nice uppercut.
Garcon doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Garcon can't find room to land a body shot as Puno controls the action.
Puno lands a left hand.
Garcon tries to pull guard but Puno won't allow it.
Kajun Puno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Paul Garcon.
Nice body punch from Puno.
A body shot lands from Puno.
Puno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Garcon fails to land.
Puno blocking some punches.
Garcon misses with a punch to the body.
Garcon can't find room to land a body shot as Puno controls the action.
Puno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Garcon.
Puno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcon's elbow.
Puno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garcon is leaning against Puno and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Puno is breathing heavily.
Garcon fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4##TD2#
Garcon pulls guard. #SUB2#
Garcon has his foot on Puno's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Puno works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Garcon is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Puno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Puno has managed to get both his arms back between Garcon's legs - danger averted.
Garcon trying to control the position. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Garcon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Puno can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Puno slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno wants to control but Garcon is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Paul Garcon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Garcon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Garcon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcon misses with a punch on the inside.
Garcon tries to pull guard but Puno forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Puno.
Garcon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jean Paul Garcon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Puno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garcon can't find room to land a body shot as Puno controls the action.
Garcon is trying to drag Puno to the mat but Puno just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Garcon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Puno just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kajun Puno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Paul Garcon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcon working aggressively here.
Puno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puno struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcon controls his hands.
Garcon can't find room to land a body shot as Puno controls the action. #T1#
Garcon throws a punch but it's blocked by Puno.
Garcon swings wildly with an uppercut but Puno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puno misses with a punch to the body.
Garcon tries to work over Puno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcon throws a head punch that misses.
Puno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garcon swings wildly with an uppercut but Puno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puno is leaning against Garcon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Garcon is trying to pull guard but Puno turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Puno swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcon misses with a punch on the inside.
Garcon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puno throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Garcon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puno lands a nice shot to the body.
Garcon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garcon working aggressively here.
Garcon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Puno smiles and moves away.
Garcon keeps the fight on the outside.
Puno throws a push kick but Garcon slaps the foot to one side.
Puno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcon.
Puno defending well as Garcon loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body kick there by Puno.
Puno misses with a low kick.
Garcon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Puno throws a leg kick but Garcon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Puno throws a big shot that misses.
Puno connects with a leg kick. Garcon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
A cross from Garcon lands.#CL#
Puno gets a clinch.
Garcon tries to work over Puno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Puno.
Garcon can't find room to land a body shot as Puno controls the action.
Garcon misses with some punches.
Garcon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garcon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Puno as Garcon tries to tie him up.
Puno blocks a body shot from Garcon.
Puno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Puno scores with a hook to the body.
Puno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Puno has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Puno blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Puno blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Garcon.
Puno scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcon. #TD2#
Garcon decides to pull guard.
Puno trying to control but Garcon is working from the bottom.
Puno slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Garcon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Puno wants to control but Garcon is keeping him busy.
Puno keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Puno is keen to just control but Garcon is a slippery customer.
Puno is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
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 Kajun Puno will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Garcon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garcon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Puno throws a body punch but Garcon moves out of range.
Puno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcon.
Garcon keeps the fight on the outside.
Puno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garcon wants to counter with a clinch but Puno pushes him away.
Puno darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Garcon tries to clinch up.
Garcon lands a body shot.
Puno finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Garcon throws a sloppy body shot
and Puno counters with a right hand to the body.
Puno throws a hook but Garcon blocks it.
Jean Paul Garcon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garcon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Puno throwing a counter right hand but Garcon manages to avoid it.
Garcon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Garcon looks to throw a body kick
and Puno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garcon lands with a nice body punch.
Puno feints and then cracks Garcon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garcon down.
Garcon throws a low kick but Puno moves out of range easily.
Garcon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Puno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Puno lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Garcon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Garcon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Puno throws a body punch but Garcon moves out of range.
Garcon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Puno lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Puno clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puno.
Garcon throws a head punch that misses.
Garcon blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Puno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garcon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garcon tries to work over Puno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcon can't find room to land a body shot as Puno controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Garcon.
Puno's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Puno prevents a body shot from Garcon.
Garcon throws a punch but it's blocked by Puno.
Puno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garcon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puno stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Puno blocking some punches.
Puno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcon's elbow. #T3#
Puno has a couple of punches blocked by Garcon.
Puno lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Garcon tries to pull guard but Puno forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Garcon fails to land.
Garcon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Puno lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garcon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puno tries a body shot but Garcon blocks it.
Puno misses with a punch to the body.
Garcon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Puno just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garcon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garcon struggles to land a body shot inside as Puno controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puno.
Puno blocks a body shot from Garcon.
Garcon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Puno just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kajun Puno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Paul Garcon.
Puno lands a body punch in the clinch.
Garcon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Puno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garcon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Puno lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puno lands a body punch.
Puno misses with a body punch.
Puno misses with a body punch.
Puno lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcon.
Puno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puno prevents a body shot from Garcon.
Puno prevents a body shot from Garcon.
Puno lands a body punch in the clinch.
Puno scores with a nice hook to the head.
Puno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garcon backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kajun Puno clearly takes that round.
That's time! Puno's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Garcon ducks right into an uppercut from Puno.
Garcon swings for the body but Puno moves out of range.
Puno tried to counter with a leg kick but Garcon avoided it.
Garcon lands with a nice body punch.
Garcon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circle momentarily. Puno darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Puno moves out of range as Garcon throws a body kick.
Puno lands a nice looking body shot.
Puno wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Puno counters with a big head kick but Garcon shrugs it off.
Puno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#
Garcon is rocked!
Garcon scoring well with a low kick there.
Puno fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Puno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garcon is still on wobbly legs! Can Puno finish him?
Puno keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL#
Puno gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Garcon seems to have recovered his senses.
Puno scores with a shot to the side of Garcon's head.
Puno is leaning against Garcon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Garcon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Puno fails to land.
Garcon can't find room to land a body shot as Puno controls the action.
Garcon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garcon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Puno digs a right hand into Garcon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garcon's gas tank.
Puno can't find room to land a body shot as Garcon controls the action.
Puno digs a right hand underneath Garcon's ribcage. Garcon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Garcon blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puno.#T2#
Garcon misses with some punches.
Garcon tries to work over Puno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Puno to keep the fight standing.
Garcon jumps guard but Puno stands there with Garcon around his waist. Garcon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Puno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puno misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcon struggles to land a body shot inside as Puno controls his hands.
Garcon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garcon presses Puno against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Puno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Puno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Garcon swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Garcon throws a punch but it's blocked by Puno.
Garcon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcon tries to work over Puno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garcon misses with the head strike.
A short left from Garcon.
Puno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garcon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puno's elbow.
Garcon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kajun Puno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Paul Garcon.
Puno gets through Garcon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Puno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Garcon misses with a punch on the inside.
Garcon throws a punch but it's blocked by Puno. #T4#
Garcon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puno blocks a body shot from Garcon.
Puno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garcon backwards.
Garcon lands a nice uppercut.
Garcon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garcon blocking some punches.
Puno stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Garcon tries a body shot but Puno blocks it.
Garcon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garcon prevents a body shot from Puno.
Garcon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Puno to keep the fight standing.
Garcon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Puno to keep the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puno blocks a body shot from Garcon.
Still in the clinch, Puno scores with a nice short uppercut.
Puno pushes Garcon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kajun Puno had his way with Jean Paul Garcon in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Puno scores with a nice strike.
Garcon throws a poor cross that misses
and Puno counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Puno has taken the fight to the clinch.
Puno blocks a body shot from Garcon.
Puno blocking some punches.
Puno blocks a body shot from Garcon.
Puno lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garcon misses with a shot to the kidneys. #KD#
Puno drops Garcon onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Garcon is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Garcon.
Puno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garcon tries a body shot but Puno blocks it.
Puno swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puno lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Garcon struggles to land a body shot inside as Puno controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Puno fails to land.
Garcon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puno's elbow.
Garcon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garcon misses with a punch to the body.
Puno blocks an uppercut.
Garcon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puno throws a head punch that misses.
Puno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcon's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puno.
Garcon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puno digs a right hand into Garcon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garcon's gas tank.
Puno lands with a light punch inside.
Puno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garcon backwards.
Jean Paul Garcon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Garcon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puno lands a nice uppercut.
Garcon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Garcon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Puno or not.
Garcon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garcon can't find room to land a body shot as Puno controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garcon.
Garcon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garcon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Puno or not.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Garcon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Puno backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcon misses with a punch to the body.
Garcon struggles to land a body shot inside as Puno controls his hands.
Garcon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puno blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Puno tries to work over Garcon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garcon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puno can't find room to land a body shot as Garcon controls the action.
Garcon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Puno cracks Garcon with a nice body shot.
Garcon is leaning against Puno and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Garcon tries to pull guard but Puno won't allow it.
Garcon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garcon.
Garcon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puno.
Garcon misses with a punch to the body.
Garcon lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Garcon misses with a body punch.
Puno has a couple of punches blocked by Garcon.
Puno misses with a punch on the inside.
Garcon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puno.
Puno can't find room to land a body shot as Garcon controls the action.
Garcon tries to throw a body punch but Puno avoids it by throwing Garcon back against the cage.
Garcon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Puno lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Puno on the inside.
Puno misses with a punch on the inside.
Garcon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garcon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garcon throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kajun Puno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Puno 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kajun Puno!

Our winner, Kajun Puno, 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.

 

Event: Destiny 168: Killer vs. Puno 2     
Date:   Sep 03, 2016
#R1#
Puno lands a glancing blow to the side of Killer's head.
No luck for Killer with that takedown attempt.
Killer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puno.
Killer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puno scores with a nice head shot.
Killer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheers as Puno lands an impressive looking overhand right. Killer doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Killer. Puno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Puno clinches up against the cage.
Puno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Killer is leaning against Puno and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Puno swings wildly with an uppercut but Killer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puno struggles to land a body shot inside as Killer controls his hands.
Puno pushes Killer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Killer. #T1#
Killer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Puno blocks an elbow strike from Killer.
Puno lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killer.
Puno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puno. #ROC2#
Killer is rocked!
Puno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Killer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Puno lands a big right hand that drops Killer! The killer instinct kicks in and Puno finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Puno!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kajun Puno!
Kajun Puno is the new heavyweight champion!
Kajun Puno decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Destiny 164:Fakiiri vs Marshal     
Date:   Aug 06, 2016
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Puno darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Valentin Nasimentu has been cut.
Nasimentu misses with a jab to the body
and Puno counters with a straight right hand.
Puno has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nasimentu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nasimentu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Puno.
Nasimentu tries to clinch but Puno is having none of it.
Despite the aggression on Puno's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Nasimentu rushes Puno and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nasimentu pushes off an throws an elbow but Puno leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Puno dodges an elbow strike from Nasimentu.
Puno tries to work over Nasimentu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nasimentu is working Puno over against the cage.
Nasimentu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Puno looks winded!
Puno dodges an elbow strike from Nasimentu.
Puno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nasimentu throws an elbow that misses.
A short uppercut from Puno.
Nasimentu lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Kajun Puno has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puno tries to work over Nasimentu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nasimentu stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Puno avoids a wild elbow strike from Nasimentu.
Nasimentu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Punos head.
Nasimentu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nasimentu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puno's brow.
Puno takes an elbow to the temple.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Puno misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nasimentu.
Puno tries to throw a body punch but Nasimentu avoids it by throwing Puno back against the cage.
Nasimentu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Puno misses with the head strike.
Our sources have told us that Nasimentu has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Nasimentu'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.
Nasimentu blocks a body shot from Puno.
Nasimentu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nasimentu pushes off an throws an elbow but Puno leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Puno blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nasimentu. #T2#
Puno avoids a wild elbow strike from Nasimentu.
Puno lands with a right to the head.
Puno misses with a punch to the body.
Puno misses with a body punch.
Nasimentu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Puno backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nasimentu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nasimentu blocking some punches.
Nasimentu blocks a body shot from Puno.
Nasimentu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nasimentu taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puno.
A short body shot lands from Puno as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Puno.
Puno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puno blocks an elbow strike.
Nasimentu just leaning against Puno, taking a breather. #T3#
Puno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nasimentu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puno misses with some punches.
Nasimentu prevents a body shot from Puno.
Nasimentu tries to work over Puno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nasimentu pushes off an throws an elbow but Puno leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nasimentu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Puno.
Puno tries to throw a body punch but Nasimentu avoids it by throwing Puno back against the cage.
Puno avoids the elbow strike from Nasimentu, against the cage.
Nasimentu prevents a body shot from Puno.
Puno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nasimentu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Puno misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puno.
Puno scores with a shot to the side of Nasimentu's head.
Nasimentu lands a right hand.
Nasimentu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nasimentu taking a breather. #T4#
Nasimentu can't find room to land a body shot as Puno controls the action.
Nasimentu tries a body shot but Puno blocks it.
Nasimentu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A shot in the inside from Puno.
Puno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nasimentu struggles to land a body shot inside as Puno controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nasimentu.
Nasimentu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nasimentu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nasimentu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nasimentu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Puno scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nasimentu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
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 Valentin Nasimentu will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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##CL#
Nasimentu rushes Puno and presses him up against the cage.
Puno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Puno works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Puno misses with a body punch.
A short left from Puno.
Valentin Nasimentu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nasimentu throws an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Puno.
Nasimentu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Puno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puno misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno misses with some punches.
Puno can't find room to land a body shot as Nasimentu controls the action.
Nasimentu lands an elbow just above Puno 's eye. #CUT#
That has opened up Kajun Puno's cut even more.
Nasimentu stalling.
Nasimentu misses with some punches.
Puno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nasimentu backwards. #T1#
Nasimentu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nasimentu fails to land.
Puno lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nasimentu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nasimentu misses with a punch on the inside.
Nasimentu throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nasimentu.
Nasimentu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Puno backwards.
Puno digs a right hand into Nasimentu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nasimentu's gas tank.
Puno can't find room to land a body shot as Nasimentu controls the action.
Nasimentu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Puno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puno avoids a wild elbow strike from Nasimentu.
Nasimentu lands an elbow that stopped Puno in his tracks for a moment.
Puno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puno lands a nice shot to the body.
Puno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puno tries to throw a body punch but Nasimentu avoids it by throwing Puno back against the cage. #T2#
Nasimentu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Puno.
Puno blocks an elbow strike from Nasimentu.
Puno lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
Valentin Nasimentu's cut is getting worse.
Puno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nasimentu's elbow.
Nasimentu stalling against the cage.
Puno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puno blocks an elbow strike.
Nasimentu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Puno misses with a body punch.
Nasimentu misses with an elbow over the top.
Puno lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nasimentu is trying to stall.
Nasimentu pushes off an throws an elbow but Puno leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Nasimentu can't find room to land a body shot as Puno controls the action.
Puno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puno misses with a punch to the body.
Nasimentu blocking some punches.
Puno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nasimentu looking to slow down the pace here.
Puno throws a punch but it's blocked by Nasimentu.
Nasimentu throws an elbow but it misses.
Puno can't find room to land a body shot as Nasimentu controls the action.
Nasimentu lands with a light punch inside.
Nasimentu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Puno blocks an elbow strike from Nasimentu.
Nasimentu takes a shot to the head.
Puno dodges an elbow strike from Nasimentu.
Nasimentu pushes off an throws an elbow but Puno leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Puno is leaning against Nasimentu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nasimentu looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Nasimentu misses with the head strike.
Nasimentu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nasimentu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nasimentu taking a breather.
Puno scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#
Valentin Nasimentu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Puno misses with a punch to the body.
Nasimentu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puno misses with some punches.
Puno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nasimentu pushes off an throws an elbow but Puno leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right from Puno.
Nasimentu lands a shot to the body.
Puno dodges an elbow strike from Nasimentu.
Puno presses Nasimentu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nasimentu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kajun Puno will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Puno tries to bum rush Nasimentu with a series of wild strikes but Nasimentu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nasimentu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nasimentu throws a jab when Puno was well out of range.
Nasimentu misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Puno misses.
Nice jab there from Puno.
Nasimentu tries to bum rush Puno with a series of wild strikes but Puno uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Puno looks to land a body kick but Nasimentu moved away.
Puno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno throws a head kick but Nasimentu moves out of range.
Nasimentu tries to clinch but Puno moves away
and Puno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Puno lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Puno lands a right hook to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Puno. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#CL2#
Puno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Puno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Puno misses with some punches.
Nasimentu blocks a body shot from Puno.
Puno blocks a body shot from Nasimentu.
A short body shot lands from Nasimentu as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nasimentu.
A nice left hand lands by Puno.
Puno scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nasimentu tries to throw a body punch but Puno avoids it by throwing Nasimentu back against the cage.
Puno lands a body punch.
Nasimentu throws an elbow but it misses.
Nasimentu misses with a punch to the body.
Puno scores with a shot to the side of Nasimentu's head.
Nasimentu throws an elbow that misses.
Nasimentu throws an elbow but it misses. #T2#
Nasimentu swings wildly with an uppercut but Puno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puno stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Puno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nasimentu is trying to maintain a safe position but Puno gets an underhook and turns Nasimentu into the cage.
Puno lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nasimentu or not.
A head punch on the inside from Puno fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puno avoids the elbow strike from Nasimentu, against the cage.
Puno tries to throw a body punch but Nasimentu avoids it by throwing Puno back against the cage.
Puno lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puno blocks an elbow strike from Nasimentu.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nasimentu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puno's brow.
Nasimentu tries to throw a body punch but Puno avoids it by throwing Nasimentu back against the cage.
Puno struggles to land a body shot inside as Nasimentu controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Nasimentu.
Puno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puno swings wildly with an uppercut but Nasimentu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Nasimentu misses with an elbow over the top.
Nasimentu is trying to maintain a safe position but Puno gets an underhook and turns Nasimentu into the cage.
Puno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nasimentu's elbow.
Nasimentu throws an elbow but it misses.
Nasimentu takes a shot to the head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Valentin Nasimentu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Puno scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Puno.
Puno lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puno tries a body shot but Nasimentu blocks it.
Puno misses with a body punch.
Puno digs a right hand into Nasimentu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nasimentu's gas tank.
Puno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Puno lands a shot to the body.
Puno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Valentin Nasimentu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kajun Puno!
A relieved looking Kajun Puno thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Destiny 159:Grice vs Fakiiri 2     
Date:   Jul 02, 2016
#R1#
Puno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urhola throws out the jab.
Puno misses with a body shot.
Urhola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Puno tries to close the distance and clinch but Urhola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Urhola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Puno throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Puno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Puno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Urhola is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Puno just misses with a punch to the body.
Urhola wants to counter with a clinch but Puno pushes him away.
Puno is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno throws a jab but it's blocked by Urhola.
Urhola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Puno gets a clinch.
Urhola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Puno.
Puno swings wildly with an uppercut but Urhola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puno has Urhola pressed against the cage, preventing Urhola from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Puno changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Urhola fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Urhola connects with a looping right hand.
Puno throws a body punch but Urhola moves out of range.
Urhola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Urhola misses with a double jab.
Puno misses the shot to the body.
Urhola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Puno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urhola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puno.
Urhola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Puno throws a right and a left that Urhola avoids nicely.
Puno swings for the body but Urhola moves out of range. #T2##CL#
Urhola gets tackled into the cage by Puno. Puno maintains the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Puno has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Puno throws a head punch that misses.
Urhola working aggressively here.
Puno scores with a shot to the side of Urhola's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Veli Urhola has been cut.#BC2#
Urhola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Puno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urhola has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urhola lands a glancing blow to the side of Puno's head.#KD#
Puno lands a left and a right that send Urhola crashing to the mat, dazed. Puno thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Urhola is rocked!
Puno takes a swing at Urhola's ribcage but misses.
Urhola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Puno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Urhola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urhola. Puno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puno tries to score with a low kick but Urhola moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Puno thows a leg kick but Urhola checks it
and Urhola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Urhola lands a jab to the nose.
Urhola misses with a lunging right hand
and Puno counters with a low kick, right behind Urhola 's knee.
Puno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Puno misses with a wild body shot.
Urhola is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Puno with a body shot.
Urhola misses with an uppercut. Puno saw that one coming.
Puno works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Puno misses with a looping right.
Puno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urhola moves away.
Puno throws a series of punches but Urhola avoids them all with ease.
Urhola fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Puno looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Puno has knocked Urhola down with a huge combo! Puno steps away and waves a wobbly Urhola back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urhola throws a hook to the side of Puno's head but Puno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urhola stuns Puno with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urhola. Puno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urhola with a hook.
Urhola tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Urhola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Puno swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Urhola scores with a nice right hand.
Puno throws a body punch but Urhola moves out of range.
Puno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urhola was well out of range. Poor timing from Puno.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Urhola blocks the low kick.
Puno throws a shot from downtown. Urhola moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Puno. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kajun Puno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Veli Urhola's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Urhola throws a push kick but Puno slaps the foot to one side.
Puno throws a jab when Urhola was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urhola! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Urhola.
Puno misses the shot to the body.
Urhola throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Puno has managed to clinch.
Puno wants a takedown.
Urhola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Urhola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno has Urhola pressed against the cage, preventing Urhola from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Urhola can't find room to land a body shot as Puno controls the action.
Puno lands a nice shot to the body.
Puno dodges an elbow strike from Urhola.
Urhola scores a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Urhola pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Urhola swings wildly with an uppercut but Puno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urhola is trying to push Puno away but Puno has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Puno can't find room to land a body shot as Urhola controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Urhola misses with some punches.
Urhola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Puno blocks an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puno.
Urhola has a couple of punches blocked by Puno.
Puno prevents a body shot from Urhola.
Urhola prevents a body shot from Puno.
Puno has a couple of punches blocked by Urhola.
Urhola throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Puno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Urholas head.
Urhola prevents a body shot from Puno.
Puno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puno blocks the elbow strike.
Urhola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urhola with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Puno on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puno tries to throw a body punch but Urhola avoids it by throwing Puno back against the cage.
Puno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Urhola tries a body shot but Puno blocks it.
Urhola struggles to land a body shot inside as Puno controls his hands.
Urhola misses with the head strike.
Puno lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Puno goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Urhola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Urhola has a couple of punches blocked by Puno.
Puno blocks an elbow strike from Urhola.
Urhola will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Puno up against the cage.
Urhola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puno's elbow.
Urhola pushes off an throws an elbow but Puno leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Puno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Urhola looking to stall.
Urhola prevents a body shot from Puno.
Puno misses with a body punch.
Urhola looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Urhola prevents a body shot from Puno.
Urhola gets underhooks to prevent Puno's takedown attempt. #T4#
Puno stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Puno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Urhola's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Urhola.
Kajun Puno has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Urhola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Puno lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Puno lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Puno throws a head punch that misses.
Puno digs a right hand into Urhola's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Urhola's gas tank.
Puno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Urhola can do to turn this around?
Urhola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Urhola's elbow.
Urhola looking to slow down the pace here.
Urhola is trying to stall.
Urhola seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Urhola lands a left hand.
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 Kajun Puno will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Veli Urhola's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Puno connects with a body shot.
Puno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Puno misses with a double jab
and Urhola counters with a left to the body.
Puno tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Puno works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Puno tries to clinch there but Urhola circles away.
Urhola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puno connects with a leg kick. Urhola looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Puno misses.
Urhola looks to land a body kick but Puno moved away.
Puno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urhola.
Urhola shapes to counter with a head kick.
Puno is looking to wear down Urhola with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Urhola avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Puno lands with a straight right. Urhola didn't see that one coming.
Puno throws a push kick but Urhola slaps the foot to one side.
Puno lands with a nice body punch.
Puno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Puno misses with a hook.
Urhola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab from Puno.
Puno takes a swing at Urhola's ribcage but misses.
Puno wants to land a leg kick but Urhola is out of range.
Puno throws a series of punches but Urhola avoids them all with ease.
Urhola wants to counter with a clinch but Puno pushes him away.
Urhola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno manages to avoid it.
Puno misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Puno avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kajun Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puno fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Urhola checks it well.
Puno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
That has opened up Veli Urhola's cut even more.
Urhola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urhola throws a nice head kick!
Puno has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Puno there as he acknowledges the shot.
Puno cracks Urhola with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Puno scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Puno looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#KD#
Puno cracks Urhola with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Urhola looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Puno finish him?
Urhola is still on wobbly legs! Can Puno finish him?
Puno tries a low kick but Urhola avoids it.
Puno misses with a kick to the body.
Urhola wants to counter the offense by Puno and move into the clinch position.#T3#
Urhola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Urhola seems to have recovered his senses.
Puno throws a hook but Urhola avoids it easily.
Puno misses with a body kick.
Puno misses with a wild body shot.
Urhola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Urhola misses.
Urhola slips a jab from Puno.
A little jabbing left from Urhola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urhola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puno.
Puno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urhola.
Urhola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puno.
Puno throws a leg kick that is checked
and Urhola counters with a one-two to the body.
Puno closes the distance but Urhola moves to the side
letting Urhola counter with a right hand. #T4#
Puno is looking to clinch.
Urhola throws out a counter right but Puno avoids it with no problem.
Puno misses with a left hand
enabling Urhola to counter with a crisp jab.
Puno throws the left hand but Urhola avoids the punch easily.
Puno lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Urhola, as that shot connected.
Veli Urhola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Puno moves into the clinch.
Puno scores with a nice hook to the head.
Puno misses with some punches.
Puno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puno lands an uppercut.
Urhola with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Kajun Puno has been cut.
Puno lands with a right to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kajun Puno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Puno 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kajun Puno!

Kajun Puno decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3     
Date:   May 29, 2016

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kajun Puno and Greco Roman. Puno kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 軍神. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




193 cm
27 yrs
235 lbs



176 cm
39 yrs
229 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Kajun Puno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Greco Roman!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Puno closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Roman quickly recovers to half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puno (2) vs (0) Roman
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Roman is defending well.
Roman trying to control here.
Roman tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg.
Puno has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno trying to mount his opponent but Roman defends it.
Puno not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman trying to hold on to Puno's head to control him but Puno postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Roman looking for submissions off his back.
Puno will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Puno frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (5) vs (0) Roman
Puno takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Roman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Puno avoids the attempt from Roman to control.
Puno content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman tries to hold on but Puno pushes him away.
Puno wants to control the pace but Roman is squirming around nicely.
Roman tries to hold on but Puno pushes him away.
Puno prevents Roman from getting the reversal.
Puno controlling the pace for now.

Puno has control of Roman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Roman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Puno looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman tries to reverse the position but Puno maintains control.
Roman is squirming around, avoiding Puno's attempts to control the action.
Roman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Puno controlling the pace for now.
Roman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roman is looking to escape.
Puno controlling his opponent.
Puno prevents Roman from getting the reversal.
Puno can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roman is looking to escape.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Puno controlling from the full mount.
Roman is looking to improve his position but Puno isn't that keen on the idea.
Puno looking to control but Roman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Puno content just to control the position here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Roman tries to hold on but Puno postures up.
Puno trying to control but Roman is having none of it.
Roman is looking to get to half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roman regains half guard.
Roman manages to get to full guard.
Roman keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Puno sitting in guard here, content to control.
Puno postures up.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puno wants to control from the top but Roman keeps moving.

Roman looking for a guillotine here but Puno defends easily.

Puno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Puno has managed to get both his arms back between Roman's legs - danger averted.
Puno is stalling in the full guard.
Roman trying to control the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Puno slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (8) vs (0) Roman
Roman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Puno's best efforts.
Roman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Puno wants to control from the top but Roman keeps moving.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Puno preventing the sweep.
Puno slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Puno has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Roman has his feet on Puno's thighs here. He's pushed Puno 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! Puno screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Greco Roman!
Greco Roman is the new super heavyweight champion!
Greco Roman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2     
Date:   May 28, 2016

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kajun Puno and Poto Tupu. Puno comes to the cage accompanied by 軍神. Tupu has chosen Youth Of The Nation as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




193 cm
27 yrs
235 lbs



182 cm
26 yrs
300 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Kajun Puno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Poto Tupu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Tupu feints and as Puno raises his hands in defense, Tupu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puno (0) vs (2) Tupu
Puno trying to control the position.

Tupu content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Puno has locked up a guillotine! Puno's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Tupu is holding on here and Puno must be using up a lot of energy. Tupu has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Puno gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kajun Puno!
A relieved looking Kajun Puno thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1     
Date:   May 27, 2016

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kajun Puno and John Gites. Puno's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 軍神. Gites has chosen Eminem - Above The Law as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!




193 cm
27 yrs
234 lbs



171 cm
41 yrs
214 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Kajun Puno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; John Gites!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Gites drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puno (0) vs (2) Gites

Gites avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Puno has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gites looking to pass the guard.

Puno has his foot on Gites's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gites works his way back into a safe position though.
Gites looking to pass the guard.
Puno has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Puno trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gites forces his way into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gites wants to free his trapped foot but Puno is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Gites is looking for a kimura but Puno is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gites to get the leverage.

Puno is defending against the submission attempts here by Gites.

Gites looking for a submission but Puno manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Gites pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puno is keeping the position for now.
Puno keeping moving, preventing Gites from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gites controls the pace.
Puno keeping moving, preventing Gites from controlling successfully.
Gites passes into half guard.
My spies in El Tico 's Academy inform me that Gites has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Puno wants to control but Gites is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Gites seems to be working for a kimura but Puno defends the submission attempt.
Puno moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gites is fighting to break Puno's control of his arms but Puno is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Puno looking to control.
Puno keeping full guard, as Gites tries to pass.
Gites is pushing down on Puno's leg trying to pass to half guard. Puno is fighting to maintain full guard but Gites has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gites wants to take a breather but Puno is having none of it.
Gites is stalling here. Puno is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gites seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Puno has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Puno (4) vs (2) Gites
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gites wants to control but Puno postures up.
Gites manages to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gites trying to control here.
Puno moves into full mount! Gites won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (7) vs (2) Gites
Gites wants to control but Puno is having none of it.
Puno tries to control but Gites wriggling away.
Gites tries to lock up and control but Puno gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gites is trying to reverse the position but instead Puno has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Puno (10) vs (2) Gites

Puno is persistently looking for the submission but Gites is defending it well.

Gites is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gites is really stuck here.

Gites is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gites tries to break free.

Puno is persistently looking for the submission but Gites is defending it well.
Puno doesn't have the hooks in and Gites manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puno (10) vs (4) Gites

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gites trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.

Puno has his foot on Gites's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gites works his way back into a safe position though.
Gites trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gites sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Puno's guard.
Gites wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puno keeps working.

Gites is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Gites 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.
Puno regains full guard. Nicely done.
Puno is trying to keep Gites in close.
Puno keeping moving, preventing Gites from controlling successfully.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gites slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (10) vs (7) Gites

Gites goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Puno has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gites but great work by Puno.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Puno (14) vs (7) Gites
Gites wants to control but Puno postures up.
Puno tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gites gets back to half guard.
Gites is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puno is looking to take a break and control but Gites is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gites is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Puno's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Puno's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Puno (14) vs (11) Gites

Puno is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Gites working for a choke but Puno reverses nicely into Gites 's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puno (16) vs (11) Gites
Gites wants to sweep but no luck.
Puno tries to free his leg and advance position but Gites is retaining full guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Puno wants to control from the top but Gites keeps moving.
Gites wants to control the position but Puno says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

Puno seems to be looking for submissions.
Gites regains full guard. Nicely done.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gites swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gites lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puno (16) vs (13) Gites
Puno trying to keep a closed guard but Gites is proving a slippery customer.
Gites wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Puno looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gites passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (16) vs (16) Gites
Gites has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Puno!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Puno (16) vs (18) Gites

Gites is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Puno has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Puno!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puno (18) vs (18) Gites
Puno looking to pass the guard.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Gites is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gites wants to hit a switch here but Puno passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gites there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (21) vs (18) Gites
Gites tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gites prevents Puno from taking his back.
Puno can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gites is looking to escape.

Puno has hold of Gites's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gites manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Puno can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gites is looking to escape.
Gites regains half guard.
Gites is looking to improve his position.
Gites is holding on to half guard well.

Gites is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puno pulls his head out easily.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Gites is defending well.
Puno controlling the action here.
Gites trying to get back to full guard but Puno takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (24) vs (18) Gites
Gites is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gites is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Puno controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Puno takes the fight on points by 24 to 18.
Kajun Puno decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
John Gites spoke after the fight, saying 'Time for me to call it quits and become a spar bot.'.

 

Event: TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   May 19, 2016

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sahastrahabu Prabal and Kajun Puno. Prabal comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC . Puno has chosen 軍神 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




199 cm
36 yrs
249 lbs



193 cm
27 yrs
232 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Sahastrahabu Prabal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Kajun Puno!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Prabal gets caught napping as Puno dives in and scores a takedown. Prabal manages to retain guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Prabal (0) vs (2) Puno
Prabal has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Prabal is keeping the position.

Prabal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Puno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Prabal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Puno is aware though and is defending well.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Prabal is keeping the position.

Prabal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Puno defends well.
Puno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Puno preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Prabal is looking for a triangle but Puno pushes his legs off easily.
Puno tries to free his leg and advance position but Prabal is retaining full guard.
Prabal controlling Puno's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Prabal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prabal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Prabal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Puno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puno wants to control from the top but Prabal keeps moving.

Prabal is looking for a triangle here but Puno uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Prabal (0) vs (5) Puno

Puno is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Prabal is trying to escape and Puno transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Prabal is forced to tap! Nice work there by Puno! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kajun Puno!
Kajun Puno decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   May 18, 2016

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kajun Puno and Ren Naga-Wing. Puno comes to the cage accompanied by 軍神. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.




193 cm
27 yrs
232 lbs



185 cm
25 yrs
278 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Kajun Puno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ren Naga-Wing!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Darius Henderson and Steve Erwin.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Puno has closed the distance and engaged Naga-Wing in a clinch.

Puno has picked Naga-Wing up - he's going for a ride! Puno dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puno (2) vs (0) Naga-Wing
Puno is keen to just control but Naga-Wing is a slippery customer.
Naga-Wing gets full guard.
Puno looking to pass the guard.

Naga-Wing is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Naga-Wing looking for a sweep. Not yet Naga-Wing, not yet.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
Puno passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Naga-Wing looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Naga-Wing trying to control but Puno postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Puno is looking for a kimura but Naga-Wing is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Puno to get the leverage.
Naga-Wing gets back to full guard.
Puno passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (5) vs (0) Naga-Wing
Puno tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Naga-Wing is trying to get back to half guard.

Puno thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Puno wants to control but Naga-Wing is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is looking for a sweep.
Puno tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Naga-Wing tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Puno tries to advance to mount but Naga-Wing denies him.
You can see the frustration on Naga-Wing's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naga-Wing keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Puno tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Puno has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Naga-Wing is not content to let Puno control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naga-Wing is looking to reverse the position.
Naga-Wing gets back to half guard.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naga-Wing keeps working.
Naga-Wing is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno trying to mount his opponent but Naga-Wing defends it.
Naga-Wing gets back to full guard.
Puno preventing the sweep.
Puno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naga-Wing is keeping the position for now.
Puno has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Puno passes Naga-Wing's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Naga-Wing manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puno pushing down on Naga-Wing's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Naga-Wing keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Puno is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Naga-Wing tries to roll over but Puno keeps him under control.
Puno takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Puno wants to pass to mount but Naga-Wing is defending the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is trying to get back to full guard.
Naga-Wing makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Naga-Wing.

Naga-Wing looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Puno tries to free his leg and advance position but Naga-Wing is retaining full guard.

Naga-Wing is looking for a triangle here but Puno uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (8) vs (0) Naga-Wing
Puno advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Puno (10) vs (0) Naga-Wing

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing regains half guard.
Puno wants to free his trapped foot but Naga-Wing is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Naga-Wing tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg.
Puno trying to pass the guard but Naga-Wing defending well.
Naga-Wing is pressing down on Puno's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Naga-Wing tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Naga-Wing is trying to keep Puno in close.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naga-Wing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puno stands and throws Naga-Wing's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (13) vs (0) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing is trying to get back to half guard.

Puno goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Naga-Wing rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Puno's guard! Nice work there by Naga-Wing!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puno (13) vs (2) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Naga-Wing trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing 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.
Puno controls Naga-Wing momentarily but Naga-Wing frees himself.
Naga-Wing slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Puno keeping moving, preventing Naga-Wing from controlling successfully.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Puno isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Naga-Wing stacks Puno 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 Naga-Wing!
Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (13) vs (5) Naga-Wing
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naga-Wing wants to take a breather but Puno manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Naga-Wing.
Naga-Wing trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Puno trying to keep a closed guard but Naga-Wing is proving a slippery customer.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Puno trying to control the position.
Naga-Wing is pushing down on Puno's leg trying to pass to half guard. Puno is fighting to maintain full guard but Naga-Wing has managed to sneak the leg through.
Naga-Wing tries to pass to full mount but Puno defends it.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Puno is refusing to be controlled, as Naga-Wing sits in half guard.

Naga-Wing is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Naga-Wing works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (13) vs (8) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing wants to control the action but instead Puno gets a body lock and reverses into Naga-Wing's guard! Nice work!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puno (15) vs (8) Naga-Wing
Puno passes Naga-Wing's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Naga-Wing is trying to get back to full guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Puno is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Naga-Wing sees it coming and defends easily.
Naga-Wing wants to improve his position but Puno is controlling well.
Naga-Wing makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Naga-Wing.
Naga-Wing wants to sweep here but Puno controlling him for the moment.
Naga-Wing wants to control but Puno passes easily into half guard.
Puno prevents Naga-Wing from improving his position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing wants to get back to full guard but Puno has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (18) vs (8) Naga-Wing
Puno gets to mount! Naga-Wing was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Puno (20) vs (8) Naga-Wing
Puno trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Puno seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Naga-Wing is holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Naga-Wing wants to control but Puno is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Puno takes the fight on points by 20 to 8.
Kajun Puno thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Destiny 151: Eruption     
Date:   May 07, 2016
#R1#
Puno throws the left hand but Barishkov avoids the punch easily.
Puno moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBarishkov.
Barishkov wants to clinch but Puno slips to the side
and Puno counters with a series of strikes. Barishkov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barishkov misses with an uppercut.
Barishkov 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.
Puno thumps Barishkov with a low kick.
Puno staying out of range there.
Barishkov throws an overhand right that lands on Puno's shoulder, as Puno tries to avoid the shot.
Puno defending well as Barishkov loads up on a big left hand.
Puno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barishkov manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Puno darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barishkov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barishkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Puno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barishkov misses with a jab to the body
and Puno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barishkov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Puno is out of range and Barishkov settles back down.
It looked like Puno was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barishkov.
Puno moves in looking to clinch but Barishkov pushes him off.
Barishkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barishkov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Puno misses with a few strikes there.
Barishkov avoids the body shot from Puno.
Puno sets himself, and Barishkov steps forward looking for the clinch! Puno avoids it this time.#T1#
Barishkov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Puno's hands.
Puno lands a nice looking body shot.
Barishkov throws a looping overhand right but Puno ducks down to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Puno.
Good exchange - Barishkov coming out on top.
Barishkov throws out a loose jab but Puno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barishkov.
Barishkov tries to work over Puno's front leg with a kick but Puno checks it.
Barishkov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Puno is out of range and Barishkov settles back down.
Barishkov looks to land a body kick but Puno moved away.
Puno scores with a nice strike.
Puno connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barishkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puno feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Puno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Barishkov misses with a hook
and Barishkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barishkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puno was well out of range. Poor timing from Barishkov.#T2#
Barishkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Puno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barishkov.
Puno throws a head kick that misses
and Barishkov counters with a nice body shot.
Puno slips a straight right by Barishkov.
Puno lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barishkov throws a chopping leg kick but Puno manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Puno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Puno, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barishkov throws a body punch but Puno moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Puno tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#KD#
Puno drops Barishkov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Barishkov looks back up at him and smiles so Puno waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Barishkov is rocked!
Puno circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Barishkov tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Puno wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kajun Puno!
A victorious Kajun Puno thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Krug Barishkov spoke after the fight, saying 'I can't believe i didn't knock that cracker out'.

 

Event: VDN 5: Puno vs Killer     
Date:   Mar 23, 2016
#R1#
Puno missing with a left hand there. Killer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puno with a jab.
Killer moves out of range of the body kick from Puno.
Killer checks a leg kick.
Killer flicks out a counter leg kick but Puno steps away.
Puno does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Killer! But no joy.
Puno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puno thuds a left hand into Killer's body.
Killer throws the kick towards the body but Puno avoids it.
Killer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Puno gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Killer blocking some punches.
Puno struggles to land a body shot inside as Killer controls his hands.
Killer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Puno lands a right hand. #BC2#
Killer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Killer coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puno looks to throw a body kick
and Killer counters with a leg kick.
A head kick by Killer misses
and Puno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Puno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Killer.
Killer throws a sloppy head kick and Puno moves out of range easily.
We've been informed that Killer has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Killer walks into a left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Killer.
A punch lands to the side of Puno 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Puno jabs at Killer's body.
Killer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Puno checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Puno appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Puno looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Killer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Puno blocks a jab.
Puno connects with a jab.
Puno throws a front kick aimed at Killer's knee but Killer avoids it well.
Killer looks to score with a jab to the body but Puno is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Killer. Puno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puno thinks about countering with a head kick.
Killer lands a jab to Puno's midsection.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puno connects with a right hand. Killer shakes it off.
Puno loads up on a big right hand but Killer slips the punch.
Puno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puno cracks Killer with a hook to the temple - Killer is on wobbly legs here! Puno swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Killer falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Puno wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kajun Puno!
Our winner, Kajun Puno, 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.

 

Event: TWGC 10 (265lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   Mar 12, 2016

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kajun Puno and Tatton Chantry. Puno kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 軍神. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!




193 cm
26 yrs
232 lbs



185 cm
35 yrs
219 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kajun Puno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tatton Chantry!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Puno drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puno (2) vs (0) Chantry
Puno 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.
Chantry looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Puno controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chantry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chantry managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chantry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno postures up.
Puno preventing the sweep.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chantry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chantry 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.
Puno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chantry is keeping the position for now.
Puno has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chantry looking to control.
Chantry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puno is one step ahead there.
Chantry keeps trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chantry isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Puno stacks Chantry 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 Puno!
Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (5) vs (0) Chantry
Puno taking a break here but Chantry is having none of it and regains half guard.
Puno slows the pace down in half guard.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chantry keeps working.
Chantry is looking to control Puno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chantry avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno wants to pass to mount but Chantry is defending the position.
Puno looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chantry wants to control but Puno is keeping busy.

Chantry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chantry tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg.

Chantry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puno pulls his head out easily.
Chantry tries to roll over but Puno keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chantry tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg.
Well, if Puno 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.
Chantry is trying to maintain the position but Puno is very close to passing his half guard.
Puno content to control rather than advance.
Chantry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Puno is working away from the top position though.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puno content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chantry wants to control but Puno is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chantry wants to get back to full guard.
Puno not doing much here.
Chantry makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chantry.
Chantry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puno (5) vs (2) Chantry
Chantry wants to take a breather but Puno is having none of it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Puno is looking for a sweep. Chantry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Puno won't allow Chantry to pass to mount.
Puno is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Chantry is trying to control. Puno wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Puno is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chantry pulls his head out easily.
Chantry moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (5) vs (5) Chantry
Chantry wants to control but Puno is keeping him busy.
Puno struggling a bit here.
Chantry taking a breather here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puno is looking to regain half guard here but Chantry keeps moving and retains side control.
My spies in Signature Martial Arts inform me that Chantry has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chantry passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Puno!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Puno (5) vs (7) Chantry

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puno is squirming around, avoiding Chantry's attempts to control the action.
Chantry pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Puno is desperately trying to improve his position but Chantry has a good base and remains in mount.
Chantry can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Puno is looking to escape.
Puno is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chantry takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Puno (5) vs (10) Chantry
A lull in the action here.
Well, with Chantry on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Puno is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Puno is trying to break free.

Chantry tightening his grip on Puno, looking for the choke.
Chantry is hanging on to Puno's back as he tries to escape.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Chantry goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Puno escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puno (7) vs (10) Chantry
Puno content to control rather than advance.
Chantry trying to control here.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chantry moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chantry looking for a sweep. Not yet Chantry, not yet.

Chantry throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Puno escapes and throws Chantry's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (10) vs (10) Chantry
Chantry is looking for a sweep.
Puno staying calm.
Chantry struggling a bit here.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chantry regains half guard.
Chantry makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chantry.
Puno is fighting to break Chantry's control of his arms but Chantry is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Puno is pushing down on Chantry's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chantry is fighting to maintain full guard but Puno has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chantry manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
Chantry is trying to control the position but Puno postures up.

Chantry is looking for a triangle but Puno pushes his legs off easily.
Chantry looking for a sweep. Not yet Chantry, not yet.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Chantry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Puno defends well.
Puno sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chantry wants to sweep here but Puno controlling him for the moment.
Puno is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chantry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chantry is trying to control the position but Puno postures up.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Puno controls from within his opponent's guard.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Chantry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chantry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puno is one step ahead there.
Puno trying to control but Chantry is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puno engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Chantry gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Chantry wins on points by 11 to 10.
A victorious Tatton Chantry thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: TWGC 10 (265lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Mar 11, 2016

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jarvis Avalon and Kajun Puno. Puno has chosen 軍神 as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!




190 cm
28 yrs
210 lbs



193 cm
26 yrs
232 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jarvis Avalon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kajun Puno!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Puno shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Avalon (0) vs (2) Puno
Puno postures up.
Puno controls from within his opponent's guard.

Avalon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Puno is aware though and is defending well.
Avalon trying to keep a closed guard but Puno is proving a slippery customer.
Puno sitting in guard here, content to control.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Avalon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Puno is aware though and is defending well.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Avalon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Avalon looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon wants to improve his position but instead Puno has moved into half guard.
Avalon tries to roll over but Puno keeps him under control.
Puno sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Puno works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Avalon (0) vs (5) Puno
Avalon is desperately trying to improve his position but Puno has a good base and remains in mount.
Puno takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Avalon is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Avalon manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno controlling the action here.
Avalon is looking to control Puno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Avalon avoid being mounted?
Puno controlling the action here.
Avalon tries to roll over but Puno keeps him under control.
Puno trying to pass the guard but Avalon defending well.
Avalon is trying to maintain the position but Puno is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon is trying to get back to full guard.
Puno is trying to control. Avalon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Avalon trying to control but Puno postures up.
Puno content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Avalon desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Avalon wants to improve his position but Puno is controlling well.

Avalon looking for a kimura from the bottom but Puno passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Avalon (0) vs (8) Puno

That's five minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Puno stalls from top position.
Avalon tries to improve position but can't.
Avalon is trying to escape the position but Puno is controlling the position.
Avalon controls the position for a moment.
Avalon is trying to get back to half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Puno controls the position.
It looks like Puno might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Avalon is looking for a sweep.
Avalon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Avalon (2) vs (8) Puno
Puno slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Avalon trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Puno wants to sweep here but Avalon controlling him for the moment.
Avalon trying to control the position from guard on top but Puno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puno is adopting a defensive guard.
Avalon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Avalon wants to pass the guard but Puno is keeping the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Avalon trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Avalon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Puno is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Avalon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Puno dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Avalon (2) vs (10) Puno
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Avalon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Avalon (4) vs (10) Puno
Avalon preventing the sweep.
Avalon wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno trying to control the position here.
Avalon wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Puno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puno is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Avalon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Avalon trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Puno wants to sweep but no luck.

Puno looking for a guillotine here but Avalon defends easily.
Puno keeping moving, preventing Avalon from controlling successfully.

Avalon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Puno is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Puno has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Avalon (4) vs (12) Puno

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Puno passes Avalon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Avalon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puno pulls his head out easily.
Puno prevents Avalon from improving his position.
Puno controlling the action here.
Puno wants to pass to mount but Avalon is defending the position.
Avalon is trying to get back to full guard.
Puno with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Puno trying to control the action but Avalon is working from the bottom.
Puno seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Avalon is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Death Valley Training Facility, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Avalon wants to control but Puno is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Puno content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Avalon trying to control from the bottom.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Avalon wants to get back to full guard but Puno has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Avalon (4) vs (15) Puno
Puno controlling from mount.
Avalon gets back to half guard.
Avalon is looking to control Puno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Avalon avoid being mounted?
Puno is pressing down on Avalon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Avalon is holding on for now.
Puno with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Avalon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Avalon keeps working.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Puno trying to control the pace.
Puno passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Avalon (4) vs (18) Puno
Puno looking to control and managing it successfully.
Avalon is trying desperately to improve position.
Avalon is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Avalon tries to lock up and control but Puno gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Avalon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Puno uses his free foot to push down on Avalon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Avalon.
Score +3 for passing guard: Avalon (4) vs (21) Puno

And that's the end of the fight!
Puno wins on points by 21 to 4.
Kajun Puno 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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