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WVT 15: Puto v Halo PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Clark (ranked 21921 p4p, 22572 weight class) and Apostolos Angelopoulos (ranked 199 p4p, 214 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wesley Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Apostolos Angelopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark misses with a takedown attempt - Angelopoulos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Angelopoulos misses with a two punch combination.
Angelopoulos connects with the punch.
Angelopoulos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Angelopoulos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Angelopoulos throws a head kick but Clark moves out of range.
Clark shoots in but Angelopoulos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Clark dives in and grabs Angelopoulos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Angelopoulos pushes down on Clark's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clark moves out of range of the body kick.
Clark swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Clark closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Angelopoulos's guard.
Angelopoulos has his foot on Clark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clark works his way back into a safe position though.
Angelopoulos looking for a guillotine here but Clark defends easily.
Clark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Angelopoulos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clark has managed to get both his arms back between Angelopoulos's legs - danger averted.
Clark will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Clark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Angelopoulos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark landing some decent shots from guard.
Angelopoulos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Clark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Angelopoulos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Angelopoulos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angelopoulos is looking for a triangle but Clark pushes his legs off easily.
Angelopoulos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Angelopoulos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clark is controlling him.
Angelopoulos has his foot on Clark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clark works his way back into a safe position though.
Angelopoulos looking for a guillotine here but Clark defends easily.
Angelopoulos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Angelopoulos looks winded!
Clark stops Angelopoulos from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelopoulos has momentary wrist control but Clark slips an elbow through the middle.
Clark prevents Angelopoulos from getting back to his feet.
Clark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clark is working Angelopoulos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Clark with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark landing some decent shots from guard.
Angelopoulos managing to control the position.
Clark lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clark is in close to Angelopoulos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Angelopoulos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Angelopoulos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Angelopoulos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelopoulos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Angelopoulos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clark defends well.
Angelopoulos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clark working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Angelopoulos's head.
Clark works over Angelopoulos with some ground and pound from guard.
Angelopoulos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Clark throwing strikes from guard but Angelopoulos blocks nicely.
Clark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clark passes Angelopoulos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Angelopoulos is trying to control but can't.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Clark connects with a nice short shot to Angelopoulos's temple.
 Angelopoulos is rocked!
Clark is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Angelopoulos is still in real trouble! Can Clark finish him?
Angelopoulos is trying to get back to full guard.
Clark controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Angelopoulos is out! Clark gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wesley Clark!
After winning the bout, Wesley Clark thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Rambo (ranked 5967 p4p, 5580 weight class) and Lyle Alzado (ranked 179 p4p, 175 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Rambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 38 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyle Alzado!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Alzado.
Rambo forces Alzado back against the cage and clinches.
Alzado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alzado misses with a punch to the body.
Rambo pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rambo working for submissions but it's allowed Alzado to get to half guard.
Rambo is looking for a sweep. Alzado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rambo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alzado is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo is looking for a sweep. Alzado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo is looking to escape.
Alzado tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rambo.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rambo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alzado gets tackled into the cage by Rambo. Rambo maintains the clinch.
Rambo tries for a takedown but Alzado manages to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Alzado.
Rambo stalling in the clinch but Alzado improves position.
Rambo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alzado walks away with a smile on his face. Rambo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alzado looks to land a left hand but Rambo moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alzado connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Rambo to the floor! Alzado dives in looking for the finish!
 Rambo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rambo wants to get back to his feet.
Oh Rambo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alzado tries to stand and escape but Rambo is controlling the position.
Rambo kicks off Alzado and gets to his feet.
Rambo drops his hands momentarily and Alzado needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Rambo just on the top of the head. Rambo drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Rambo - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lyle Alzado!
Lyle Alzado 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steel Penn Jr (ranked 4111 p4p, 3447 weight class) and Jack Fox (ranked 137 p4p, 113 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steel Penn Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Fox!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn Jr lands a big head kick that sends Fox tumbling to the mat! Penn Jr takes a step backwards and waves Fox back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Good leg kick by Penn Jr.
A thudding body kick lands there by Penn Jr!
Fox checks the leg kick nicely there.
Penn Jr throws a series of punches but Fox avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn Jr throws a right hand that Fox ducks under and follows up with a left that Fox also avoids with ease.
Fox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Penn Jr blocks a body shot from Fox.
Penn Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fox can't find room to land a body shot as Penn Jr controls the action.
Penn Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Fox controls the action.
Penn Jr manages to break the clinch.
Penn Jr connects with a combination that backs up Fox into the cage. Penn Jr lands a flurry of punches that gets past Fox's guard. Fox is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Penn Jr bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steel Penn Jr!
Steel Penn Jr took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Neon Zombie for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caleb DeCoteau (ranked 3642 p4p, 3924 weight class) and Theodore Nouveau (ranked 123 p4p, 132 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Caleb DeCoteau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theodore Nouveau!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nouveau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
 It looks like Theodore Nouveau has been cut.
Nouveau closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
DeCoteau pushes Nouveau off and gets back to his feet.
Nouveau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nouveau throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. DeCoteau tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nouveau is in DeCoteau's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeCoteau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
DeCoteau working a defensive guard here.
Nouveau wants to pass the guard but DeCoteau is keeping the position.
DeCoteau is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nouveau defends well.
Nouveau throwing strikes but missing.
Nouveau missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeCoteau controls Nouveau momentarily but Nouveau frees himself.
Nouveau throwing strikes from guard but DeCoteau blocks nicely.
Nouveau trying to control but DeCoteau is working from the bottom.
DeCoteau wants to sweep but no luck.
DeCoteau trying to keep a closed guard but Nouveau is proving a slippery customer.
DeCoteau is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
DeCoteau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nouveau is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
DeCoteau working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nouveau has passed into half guard!
DeCoteau is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nouveau winds up and cracks DeCoteau with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
DeCoteau has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nouveau is working away from the top position though.
Nouveau has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nouveau working DeCoteau over with strikes.
Nouveau seems to be working for a kimura but DeCoteau defends the submission attempt.
DeCoteau is looking to control Nouveau's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeCoteau avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nouveau working DeCoteau over with strikes.
Nouveau wants to take a breather but DeCoteau is having none of it.
Nouveau is pressing down on DeCoteau's thigh, looking to free his foot. DeCoteau is holding on for now.
DeCoteau is trying to control but can't.
DeCoteau has hold of Nouveau's hands but Nouveau slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nouveau content to control rather than advance.
DeCoteau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
DeCoteau actively working from the bottom here.
DeCoteau has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nouveau is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
DeCoteau is holding on to half guard well.
Nouveau wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeCoteau keeps working.
Nouveau lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
DeCoteau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nouveau looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks DeCoteau with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nouveau seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Nouveau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theodore Nouveau's cut.
That's time! DeCoteau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
DeCoteau gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
DeCoteau is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nouveau presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeCoteau.
Stalling in the clinch from DeCoteau.
Nouveau lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
DeCoteau tries to roll over but Nouveau keeps him under control.
Nouveau is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DeCoteau doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nouveau.
Nouveau working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nouveau slips a nice elbow through DeCoteau's hands, connecting with DeCoteau's forehead.
DeCoteau keeps control of the position for the meantime.
DeCoteau wants to control but Nouveau is keeping busy.
DeCoteau tries to roll over but Nouveau keeps him under control.
Nouveau seems to be looking for submissions.
DeCoteau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nouveau prevents DeCoteau from improving his position.
DeCoteau is looking to control Nouveau's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeCoteau avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nouveau wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeCoteau keeps working.
Nouveau frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nouveau content just to control the position here.
DeCoteau is working to get back to half guard.
DeCoteau is working hard here to advance position.
Nouveau wants to control the pace but DeCoteau is squirming around nicely.
Nouveau has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of DeCoteau's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nouveau lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nouveau landing strikes from the mount and DeCoteau is in trouble!
Theodore Nouveau has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nouveau prevents DeCoteau from getting the reversal.
DeCoteau bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nouveau is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nouveau drops an elbow to the side of DeCoteau's head.
Nouveau 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.
Nouveau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeCoteau won't allow Nouveau to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Nouveau seems to be looking for submissions.
DeCoteau is in trouble now - Nouveau has advanced to mount!
Nouveau controlling his opponent.
Nouveau looking to control but DeCoteau is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
DeCoteau holds on, trying desperately to control.
DeCoteau is working to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeCoteau manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Nouveau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Theodore Nouveau's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
DeCoteau lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
DeCoteau throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nouveau on the side of the head.
Nouveau is rocked!
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nouveau is still in real trouble! Can DeCoteau finish him?
The fighters are battling for position here. DeCoteau manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
DeCoteau controlling the position.
Nouveau seems to have recovered his senses.
Nouveau drops back, looking for a kneebar! DeCoteau looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. DeCoteau looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from DeCoteau!
Nouveau manages to work his way to half guard, despite DeCoteau's best efforts.
DeCoteau throwing shots but Nouveau is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nouveau is looking to escape.
Nouveau is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Nouveau is not content to let DeCoteau control the position.
Nouveau is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of DeCoteau's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take DeCoteau's back!
DeCoteau turns into Nouveau and is now in his guard.
Nouveau is trying to control the position but DeCoteau postures up.
DeCoteau trying to control but Nouveau is working from the bottom.
Nouveau trying to keep a closed guard but DeCoteau is proving a slippery customer.
Caleb DeCoteau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nouveau wants to improve his position but instead DeCoteau has moved into half guard.
Nouveau gets back to full guard.
Nouveau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
DeCoteau controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
DeCoteau has gone for a leg lock! Nouveau slips out almost immediately though and dives into DeCoteau's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau keeping moving, preventing Nouveau from controlling successfully.
DeCoteau working for a triangle but Nouveau defends it easily.
Nouveau postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
DeCoteau has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nouveau can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
DeCoteau wants to hit a sweep here but Nouveau passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for DeCoteau there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
DeCoteau tries to hold on but Nouveau postures up.
Theodore Nouveau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
DeCoteau is looking to get to half guard.
Nouveau wants to control the pace but DeCoteau is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nouveau get's back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nouveau.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theodore Nouveau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nouveau winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodore Nouveau!
In his post fight interview, Theodore Nouveau gave a big smile as he said 'Im coming for you, girls'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mew Choo (ranked 5385 p4p, 4198 weight class) and Walter Wiener (ranked 164 p4p, 141 weight class). Mew Choo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mew Choo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Wiener!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choo throws out a loose jab but Wiener uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wiener steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Choo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wiener counters with a solid body kick.
Wiener lands a nice looking body kick.
Choo blocks the body kick.
Wiener blocks a jab.
Choo backing away here, and Wiener unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Some wild striking there from Choo.
Wiener shapes to counter with a head kick.
Choo scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choo misses with a body shot.
Wiener throws a big counter head kick but Choo avoids it with no problem.
Choo misses with a hook to the body
and Wiener counters with a good low kick that Choo was not able to check.
Wiener throws a head kick that misses.
Wiener with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Choo to score with a decent uppercut.
Mew Choo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Choo looks to throw the jab but Wiener is out of range.
Choo throws a big shot that misses.
Wiener was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wiener throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slow jab from Choo misses its intended target.
Wiener throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Choo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wiener is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wiener throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
 It looks like Mew Choo has been cut.
Choo throws out a loose jab but Wiener uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wiener looks for the body kick but Choo saw that one coming.
Wiener throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wiener scores with a nice body kick.
Wiener slips a straight right by Choo.
Wiener shapes to counter with a head kick.
Choo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiener scoring well with a low kick there.
Wiener lands a big head kick that sends Choo tumbling to the mat! Wiener takes a step backwards and waves Choo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wiener slips under a jab.
Wiener thinks about the counter body kick.
Choo throws a hook to the side of Wiener's head but Wiener sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Look low, kick high! Wiener uses the oldest trick in the book to send Choo tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Wiener is absolutely delighted - when Choo wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Walter Wiener!
Walter Wiener decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pull Plugger (ranked 3729 p4p, 2357 weight class) and Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd (ranked 124 p4p, 66 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Pull Plugger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsmfimsfnd moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Plugger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsmfimsfnd moves away.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to clinch up but Plugger keeps it at a distance.
Plugger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tsmfimsfnd is looking to clinch but Plugger is avoiding it.
Plugger delivers a nice body kick.
We've been hearing reports that Plugger has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Plugger is defended easily by Tsmfimsfnd.
Tsmfimsfnd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Plugger misses with a head kick.
Tsmfimsfnd is looking for the big counter here.
Plugger throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A big right from Plugger misses.
Plugger looks to land a body kick but Tsmfimsfnd moved away.
Plugger misses with a body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Plugger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsmfimsfnd is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Plugger has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Plugger works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Plugger controlling the position.
Plugger seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tsmfimsfnd for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsmfimsfnd gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Plugger controlling his opponent.
Plugger continues to stall.
Plugger thowing shots but they're missing.
Plugger controlling the position easily from mount.
Tsmfimsfnd is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to get back to his feet.
Plugger looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plugger trying to control but Tsmfimsfnd is having none of it.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to buck Plugger off but he can't manage it.
Tsmfimsfnd is squirming around, avoiding Plugger's attempts to control the action.
Tsmfimsfnd felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Plugger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsmfimsfnd is not a happy chappy he wants out of there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plugger throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Plugger looking to control and managing it successfully.
Plugger trying to control but Tsmfimsfnd is having none of it.
Plugger looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plugger'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.
Tsmfimsfnd is not a happy chappy he wants out of there.
Plugger wants to control the pace but Tsmfimsfnd is squirming around nicely.
Plugger controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plugger won't let Tsmfimsfnd get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Plugger looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tsmfimsfnd is squirming around, avoiding Plugger's attempts to control the action.
Tsmfimsfnd is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plugger controlling from the full mount.
Plugger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tsmfimsfnd is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pull Plugger dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tsmfimsfnd throws a body kick that misses.
Plugger feinted with a counter takedown.
Plugger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tsmfimsfnd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Plugger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tsmfimsfnd throws out a counter right but Plugger avoids it with no problem.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to close the distance and clinch but Plugger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Plugger swings for the body but Tsmfimsfnd moves out of range.
Plugger works Tsmfimsfnd's body with a nice hook.
Plugger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Plugger misses with the combination.
Plugger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsmfimsfnd can do to turn this around?
Plugger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsmfimsfnd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plugger gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Plugger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Plugger get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Plugger stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Tsmfimsfnd runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brick Shithouse (ranked 3383 p4p, 2862 weight class) and Charlie Darwin (ranked 110 p4p, 85 weight class). Brick Shithouse has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brick Shithouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Darwin!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darwin blocks a head kick by Shithouse.
It seemed like Darwin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick from Shithouse is predictable there
and Darwin counters with a series of strikes. Shithouse will be more careful next time no doubt.
Darwin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Darwin cracks Shithouse with an open hand slap.
Brick Shithouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darwin slips a straight right by Shithouse.
Darwin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shithouse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shithouse throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Darwin. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shithouse misses with an uppercut.
Shithouse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Darwin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shithouse misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Darwin misses.
Nice defenses there by Darwin.
Darwin throws out a counter right but Shithouse avoids it with no problem.
That kick from Shithouse tenderised Darwin's leg. Darwin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice cross by Darwin.
Darwin throws a poor cross that misses
and Shithouse counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shithouse connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Darwin throws an overhand right that lands on Shithouse's shoulder, as Shithouse tries to avoid the shot.
Shithouse lands the left hand.
Darwin misses with a head kick.
Shithouse throws a leg kick but Darwin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Darwin tries a quick counter leg kick but Shithouse is wise to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darwin throws a body punch but Shithouse moves out of range.
Shithouse tries to land a leg kick but Darwin saw it coming and moves away.
Shithouse takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darwin is looking to slow Shithouse down with leg kicks.
Shithouse blocks a jab.
Shithouse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shithouse misses with the combination.
Shithouse fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Darwin checks it well.
Shithouse ducks under a wild hook from Darwin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darwin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Darwin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shithouse.
Shithouse lands a front kick.
Darwin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Darwin finds it's way through Shithouse's defenses.
Darwin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Darwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Shithouse is just out of range.
Darwin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shithouse scores with a crisp jab that stopped Darwin in his tracks.
Darwin misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Darwin!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shithouse tries to bum rush Darwin with a series of wild strikes but Darwin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shithouse lands a nice looking body kick.
Darwin moves out of range of the body kick from Shithouse.
A big right from Darwin misses.
Shithouse misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Darwin counters with a three punch combo that has Shithouse backing up. Shithouse nods at Darwin to acknowledge the strikes.
Shithouse is rocked!
Darwin drops Shithouse with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Shithouse! Darwin dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Darwin!
Charlie Darwin made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I WANT ANOTHER SHOT AT THE TITLE! IT'S MY TIME'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeta Knox (ranked 521 p4p, 507 weight class) and Krzysztof Kozlow (ranked 15 p4p, 12 weight class). Knox comes to the cage accompanied by Five Finger Death Punch | Bad Company . Krzysztof Kozlow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Zeta Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzysztof Kozlow!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox misses with a hook to the body
and Kozlow counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kozlow takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Krzysztof Kozlow has been cut.
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Kozlow counters with a straight right hand.
Kozlow misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kozlow thinking.
Good standup being displayed there by Kozlow as he connects with a hook.
Knox misses with a hook.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Kozlow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Kozlow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlow misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Kozlow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Kozlow is just out of range.
Kozlow misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Kozlow throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Kozlow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Knox darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kozlow looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kozlow.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kozlow.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Kozlow manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox slips under a jab.
Jab by Kozlow.
Knox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kozlow.
That has opened up Krzysztof Kozlow's cut even more.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Kozlow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kozlow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a nice right hand that sends Kozlow toppling to the canvas! Kozlow scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Knox finish him?!
Kozlow is rocked!
Knox drops Kozlow with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Kozlow! Knox dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeta Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, Zeta Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Smith (ranked 294 p4p, 347 weight class) and DeShawn West (ranked 3 p4p, 6 weight class). Smith comes into the arena with IS THIS LOVE blaring out of the sound system. West comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Can’t Be Touched - Roy Jones Jr kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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20 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DeShawn West!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
West bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Smith lands an overhand right.
It looks like DeShawn West has been cut.
West throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith gets a clinch.
West misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
West lands a right hand.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
West tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith digs a right hand into West's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on West's gas tank.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with West's elbow.
Smith digs a right hand into West's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on West's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to West's face.
West working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Smith.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
West is rocked!
West misses with a punch to the body.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
West seems to have recovered his senses.
West fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
West can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
West tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing West back against the cage.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite West's efforts to push away.
West struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by West.
A right hand to the body from West.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
West blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
West misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith digs a right hand underneath West's ribcage. West let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with West's elbow.
Smith drops West with a big knee straight up the middle! West is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
West looks winded!
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith feints and then cracks West's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow West down.
Smith cracks West with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! West falls to his knees and Smith doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Smith!
A very excited looking Kenny Smith made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cajun Puto (ranked 391 p4p, 601 weight class) and Prana Halo (ranked 9 p4p, 15 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Prana Halo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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36
233
12 - 1 - 0 |
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42
223
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cajun Puto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Puto misses.
Halo feints the counter takedown.
Puto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puto throws a head kick but Halo moves out of range.
Halo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Halo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Halo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Puto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Puto tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo trying to control the action but Puto is working from the bottom.
Halo is trying to get an arm triangle but Puto is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto is letting Halo control him for a moment.
Halo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Halo tries for a kimura but Puto is defending well.
Halo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Puto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Halo looking to control but instead Puto has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Puto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Puto wants to sweep here but Halo controlling him for the moment.
Puto doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Puto wants to pass the guard but Halo is keeping the position.
Halo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Halo looking to pass the guard.
Puto throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Puto wants to sweep here but Halo controlling him for the moment.
Puto can't keep his opponent in guard - Halo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Halo is working for a kimura but Puto is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo 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.
Halo is looking for a kimura but Puto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halo to get the leverage.
Puto gets back to full guard.
Halo trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
Puto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Puto keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Halo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Puto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Halo trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Puto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Halo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
Halo controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Prana Halo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Halo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Puto looking for submissions off his back.
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puto keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto actively working from the bottom here.
Puto trying to control here.
Prana Halo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Halo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Puto is just riding it out for now. Halo eventually gives up the hold.
Halo wants to control but Puto is keeping him busy.
Puto gets back to full guard.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puto is keeping the position for now.
Puto is adopting a defensive guard.
Halo is pushing down on Puto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Puto is fighting to maintain full guard but Halo has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Halo seems to be looking for submissions.
Halo is pressing down on Puto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Puto is holding on for now.
Puto is trying to get back to full guard.
Halo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puto keeping hold of Halo's head, controlling as best he can.
Halo seems to be working for a kimura but Puto defends the submission attempt.
Puto is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Halo prevents Puto from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo stalling away here and it's allowed Puto to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Halo trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Puto is on top in guard.
Puto passes Halo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Puto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Puto passes to side control.
Halo is trying to get back to half guard.
Halo keeps trying to improve his position.
Puto trying to control the position but Halo is working away.
Halo is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Puto connects with a decent elbow.
Halo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Halo stops Puto from passing to mount.
Halo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Puto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Puto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halo keeps working.
Halo is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puto is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prana Halo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Halo takes one on the button.
Halo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Halo prevents Puto from improving his position.
Puto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halo's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Puto's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puto scores with punches and elbows.
Halo breaks Puto's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Puto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo trying to move into half guard but instead Puto has managed to sweep!
Halo looking for subs off his back but Puto has passed one foot through into half guard.
Puto wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
Halo trying to hold on to Puto's head to control him but Puto postures up.
Halo is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Halo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Puto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Puto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Puto working Halo over with strikes.
Puto is looking for a kimura but Halo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Puto to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Puto prevents Halo from improving his position.
Puto is pressing down on Halo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halo is holding on for now.
Puto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Halo defends it well.
Halo looking for submissions off his back.
Halo tries to roll over but Puto keeps him under control.
Puto winds up and cracks Halo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Halo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo actively working from the bottom here.
Puto trying to pass the guard but Halo defending well.
Puto wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
Halo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puto pulls his head out easily.
Halo moves into full guard.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully.
Halo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halo is trying to hold Puto in close to prevent damage but Puto has managed to pass into half guard.
Halo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Puto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Halo defends it well.
Halo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Puto stopping the sweep attempt from Halo.
Puto wants to pass the guard but Halo is keeping the position.
Halo 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.
Halo is looking for a triangle here but Puto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cajun Puto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puto trying to control the position but Halo is working away.
Puto landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cajun Puto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Halo 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Prana Halo!
A very excited looking Prana Halo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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