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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kupke De Vries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Punani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Vries kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Decibel Ending!. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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274 lbs
27 - 8 - 0 |
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245 lbs
23 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kupke De Vries!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Punani!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punani tests De Vries's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Vries tries to land a front kick but Punani steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Vries fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Punani wants to slow De Vries down by chopping away at his legs.
De Vries scoring well with a low kick there.
De Vries lands the left hand.
Punani tries a head kick but it misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Punani throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Vries checks a low kick from Punani.
De Vries checks a low kick from Punani.
Punani misses with an uppercut.
Punani pushes De Vries away with a front kick.
De Vries throws a sloppy head kick and Punani moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Vries moves away.
Punani lands with a nice body punch.
De Vries takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Punani avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Vries lands a high kick!
Punani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Vries throws out a leg kick but Punani moves out of range and De Vries only half commits.
De Vries defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Punani.
Punani scores with a body shot.
Punani takes a swing at De Vries's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Vries lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Punani misses.
Punani thumps De Vries with a low kick.
De Vries attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Punani works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Vries connects with a jab.
De Vries motions for Punani to come forward. De Vries throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Punani thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Vries goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Punani.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punani throws a hook but De Vries blocks it.
Punani misses with a leg kick
and De Vries counters with a nice kick to the body.
Punani explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Punani scores with a kick to the body.
De Vries blocks a head kick by Punani.
Punani drives through with a takedown into guard.
De Vries working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Punani.
Punani missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Punani trying to control the position from guard on top but De Vries is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Vries utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punani postures up in De Vries's guard and throws a big left but De Vries blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Punani throwing strikes but missing.
De Vries keeping moving, preventing Punani from controlling successfully.
Punani tries to free his leg and advance position but De Vries is retaining full guard.
De Vries seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Punani throwing strikes from guard but De Vries blocks nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Punani controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Punani dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Punani shoots in and drives through. De Vries sprawls well.
Punani thows a body shot but no joy.
Harry Punani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punani misses with a low kick.
Punani lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Vries at a distance.
Punani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Punani throws a shot to the body.
Punani connects with an inside leg kick.
Punani drives through with a takedown into guard.
De Vries 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Punani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Vries swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punani trying to control but De Vries is working from the bottom.
De Vries wants to get back to his feet but Punani is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Punani. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Punani tries to free his leg and advance position but De Vries is retaining full guard.
Punani throws a big elbow that misses.
De Vries can't keep his opponent in guard - Punani advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Punani trying to control the action but De Vries is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punani sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Vries defending well though.
De Vries is staying active underneath Punani, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Punani working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on De Vries's thigh. De Vries counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Punani trying to control the position from guard on top but De Vries is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Punani forces his way into half guard.
De Vries tries to roll over but Punani keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punani thows a huge punch but De Vries dodges it nicely.
Punani wants to pass the guard but De Vries is defending well.
De Vries taking some punishment here, with Punani in his half guard.
Punani is looking to take a break and control but De Vries is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Punani is taking a breather. De Vries 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.
Punani with the ground and pound but De Vries uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Punani throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punani is pushing down on De Vries's leg trying to pass to half guard. De Vries is fighting to maintain full guard but Punani has managed to sneak the leg through.
De Vries won't allow Punani to pass to mount.
Punani is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and De Vries reverses the position - he's now on top in Punani's guard.
Punani is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Punani looking for a sweep. Not yet Punani, not yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Vries stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Punani swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Punani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Punani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Punani shoots in but De Vries avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Vries swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Punani looks to score with a jab to the body but De Vries is just out of range.
Punani dives in and grabs De Vries's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Vries pushes down on Punani's head and hops out.
Punani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Vries moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Vries throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Punani.
Punani scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punani lands with a nice body punch.
Punani throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Vries counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Vries throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Punani throws a lazy head kick
and De Vries connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Punani looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Punani thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on De Vries if he has to take too many more of those.
De Vries throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Punani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Vries pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Punani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Vries misses with a low kick as Punani jumps back.
Kupke De Vries is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punani lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Punani looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harry Punani is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kupke De Vries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Punani.
Punani lands with an overhand left.
De Vries keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed right hand from Punani misses the target.
Harry Punani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Punani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Vries.
De Vries slips under a jab from Punani.
Kupke De Vries has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punani throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Vries on the side of the head.
Punani throws a head kick that misses
and De Vries counters with a nice body kick.
Punani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A leg kick checked by Punani.
A head kick misses from De Vries.
De Vries throws a low kick but Punani avoids it.
Punani chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Vries misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Punani there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Punani wants to land a leg kick but De Vries is out of range.
Punani swings for the body but De Vries moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Punani, right into the meat.
Punani tries a head kick but it misses.
Punani is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Vries rather than just go for the knockout.
Punani misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Punani.
Kupke De Vries is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Vries sizes up Punani with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Punani pushes De Vries away with a front kick.
De Vries throws a body punch but Punani moves out of range.
Punani lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Vries's sensitive parts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Punani with a nice cross.
The crowd cheers as Punani lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Vries doesn't seem phased though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Punani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Punani has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Punani!
During a confident post fight interview, Harry Punani thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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