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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kota Punga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ty Ponowog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punga comes to the ring accompanied by who let the dogs out. Ponowog has chosen Panini Pua Kea as his entrance music. Kota Punga could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ty Ponowog's chin.
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161 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kota Punga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ty Ponowog!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ponowog wants to clinch up but Punga keeps it at a distance.
Ponowog misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Punga shoots in for a takedown but Ponowog shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed right hand from Punga misses the target.
Punga throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ponowog tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Punga is in Ponowog's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ponowog wants to sweep here but Punga controlling him for the moment.
Ponowog working a defensive guard here.
Punga is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Punga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponowog trying to control the position.
Ponowog is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Punga throwing strikes from guard but Ponowog blocks nicely.
Ponowog keeping moving, preventing Punga from controlling successfully.
Ponowog is looking to stand up but Punga isn't so interested in that idea.
Ponowog really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Punga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A right-left combo lands from Punga.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punga misses with a double jab
and Ponowog counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horrible takedown by Punga or perhaps it was just good defense by Ponowog which made him look bad.
Ponowog throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ponowog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Punga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ponowog sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kota Punga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Punga misses with a takedown attempt - Ponowog sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ponowog scores with a spinning back kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Punga misses with the combination.
Punga blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ponowog is fending him off so far but Punga persists. Nope, Ponowog circles away and we're back to standing.
Punga shoots for a takedown but Ponowog saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Punga is breathing heavily.
Punga shoots in looking for a takedown. Ponowog tries to sprawl out of it but Punga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Ponowog manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ponowog tries to close the distance and clinch but Punga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Punga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ponowog moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Punga tries to move into range but Ponowog moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Punga. Ponowog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Punga dives in and grabs Ponowog's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ponowog pushes down on Punga's head and hops out.
Ponowog is looking to clinch but Punga is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponowog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Punga manages to avoid it.
Punga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ponowog connects with a good right hand that stumbles Punga. Punga circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Punga tries for a takedown but Ponowog sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ponowog leaves Punga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Punga staying out of range there.
Ponowog pushes Punga up against the ropes in a clinch.
Punga takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ponowog misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Punga.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ponowog is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Punga is defending well for now.
Ponowog pushes Punga back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ponowog misses with a knee strike.
Ponowog throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ty Ponowog will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ponowog instigates a clinch.
Punga avoiding damage as Ponowog throws knees to the body.
Ponowog tries to land knees in the clinch but Punga avoids the damage to the body.
Come on Ponowog - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ponowog tries to land a knee to the head but Punga blocks with his arms.
Ponowog tries to stall but Punga uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ponowog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ponowog is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Punga tries to score a body lock takedown but Ponowog shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Good body shot from Ponowog.
Ponowog lands a right hand.
Punga has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ponowog avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ponowog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponowog presses Punga against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Punga gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ponowog is looking to control Punga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ponowog avoid being mounted?
Punga is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ponowog looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ponowog is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponowog is looking for a sweep. Punga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ponowog is refusing to be controlled, as Punga sits in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Punga is looking to advance position but Ponowog won't allow it.
Ponowog trying to control but Punga postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Punga working Ponowog over with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punga is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Punga wants to pass the guard but Ponowog is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponowog is looking for a sweep. Punga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ponowog is trying to stand.
Punga works his way into side control.
Punga is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ponowog is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponowog dodges the ground and pound from Punga.
Ponowog tries to improve position but can't.
Punga is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ponowog is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ponowog is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Punga in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ponowog is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kota Punga!
After winning the bout, Kota Punga 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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