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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Creel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Punani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Creel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Punani!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Punani moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Punani misses with a head kick.
Creel tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Punani.
Punani thows a body shot but no joy.
Creel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Punani.
Creel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punani cracks Creel with an open hand slap.
It looks like Carl Creel has been cut.
Creel throws a body kick that misses.
Carl Creel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Creel - just one landing.
Creel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Punani has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Creel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Punani there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Creel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Punani was well out of range. Poor timing from Creel.
Creel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Creel looks to land a body kick but Punani moved away.
Creel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Punani.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punani throws a leg kick but Creel moved away.
Punani misses with a body kick.
Punani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Creel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Punani is out of range.
Punani digs a good hook to Creel's body.
Creel misses with a low kick.
Punani fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Creel.
Creel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Punani counters with a single leg into guard. Creel didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Punani trying to control but Creel is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Punani connects with a couple of short punches.
Punani connects with a couple of short punches.
Punani throwing strikes from guard but Creel blocks nicely.
Creel looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punani throwing strikes but missing.
Punani looking to pass the guard.
Punani is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Creel keeping moving, preventing Punani from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Harry Punani was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Creel throws a push kick but Punani slaps the foot to one side.
Creel throws a low kick but Punani moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Punani.
Punani swings widly with a right hand
enabling Creel to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Harry Punani has been cut.
Punani tries to land a front kick but Creel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Punani shoots in but no luck this time.
Carl Creel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Punani paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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 leg kick that misses.
Creel throws a leg kick
and Punani counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Punani.
Punani throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Creel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Carl Creel wasn't doing enough on the ground.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Punani lands a slapping body shot.
Creel lands a leg kick that knocks Punani off balance momentarily.
Punani fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Punani delivers a nice body kick.
Punani looking to score a takedown here. Creel is defending well but Punani drives through and ends up in Creel's guard.
Punani throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Creel keeping full guard, as Punani tries to pass.
Creel looking to control.
Punani wants to control from the top but Creel keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Punani dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Creel throws the kick towards the body but Punani avoids it.
Punani fails to land with a series of punches.
Creel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Punani.
Punani connects with a solid leg kick.
Punani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Punani throws a wild body kick that Creel sees coming a mile off.
Punani shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Creel as he jumps to the side.
Harry Punani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Creel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Creel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Creel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Creel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creel misses with a low kick.
Creel misses with a body kick.
Creel throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creel lands a leg kick that knocks Punani off balance momentarily.
Creel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Punani.
Creel swings for the body but Punani moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Punani looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Punani changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Creel throws a leg kick but Punani checks it.
Punani throws a head kick but Creel moves out of range.
Punani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick there by Punani.
Punani moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Punani tries to clinch up.
Creel takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Punani.
Good shot there by Punani.
Punani connects with a solid leg kick.
Punani moves out of range of the strikes.
Creel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Punani manages to avoid it.
Punani is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Creel rather than just go for the knockout.
Creel 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.
Punani throws a leg kick which misses Creel's front leg but catches the back leg as Creel tries to avoid it.
Creel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Creel throws a solid leg kick but Punani takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Creel.
Creel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Punani lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Creel takes a swing at Punani's ribcage but misses.
Creel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Punani.
Punani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Punani moves out of range of the body kick from Creel.
Punani avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creel gets tackled into the cage by Punani. Punani maintains the clinch.
Punani misses with a hook from the clinch.
Punani is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Creel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Punani misses with a hook to the ribs.
Punani tries to work over Creel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Creel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Creel blocks an uppercut.
Punani misses with a punch on the inside.
Creel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Punani connects with a leg kick. Creel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good leg kick by Punani there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Creel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Creel loads up on a big right hand but Punani slips the punch.
Creel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Punani decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Creel's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Creel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Punani wants to control from the top but Creel keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punani working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Creel's head.
Punani postures up in Creel's guard and throws a big left but Creel blocks it.
Punani 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.
Punani trying to control but Creel is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Punani controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Harry Punani.
Punani dives in and scores a takedown into Creel's 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.
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.
Punani cracks Creel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Creel sizes up Punani with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Punani.
Creel misses with a kick to the body.
Creel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick misses from Punani.
Punani takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Punani throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Punani scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punani lands a nice leg kick that just misses Creel's sensitive parts.
Creel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Punani shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Punani walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Punani fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Creel.
Creel throws a push kick but Punani slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punani shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Creel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Creel!
Punani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Creel takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Punani takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Creel finds it's way through Punani's defenses.
Creel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Creel slips a jab and a cross from Punani.
Creel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice cross by Creel.
Punani throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Punani avoids the body shot from Creel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punani fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Creel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Creel wants to land a leg kick but Punani is out of range.
Punani gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Punani misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Creel.
Creel blocks a body shot from Punani.
Creel throws a punch but it's blocked by Punani.
Creel blocking some punches.
Punani lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Creel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Creel blocks an uppercut.
Punani lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Creel misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Punani.
Punani is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Creel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punani throws a punch but it's blocked by Creel.
Creel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Punani buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Creel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Creel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Creel takes one on the button.
Punani misses with a low kick.
Creel throws a nice looking combination but Punani bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Punani misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Punani.
Punani connects with a right hand. Creel shakes it off.
Creel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Punani counters with a single leg into guard. Creel didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Creel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harry Punani has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Punani accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creel pulls Punani in close to his closed guard and prevents Punani from doing any damage or advancing position.
Punani trying to control the position from guard on top but Creel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Creel controls Punani momentarily but Punani frees himself.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Creel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up because Carl Creel just wasn't active enough.
Creel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Creel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Harry Punani just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Good shot there by Creel.
Creel keeps Punani at a distance using the push kick.
Punani throws the kick towards the body but Creel avoids it.
Creel throws a shot from downtown. Punani moves away and avoids it.
Punani takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Punani lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Punani throws a leg kick which misses Creel's front leg but catches the back leg as Creel tries to avoid it.
Punani tries to clinch but Creel is having none of it.
Punani moves into the clinch.
Punani misses with a punch on the inside.
Creel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 short left from Creel.
Creel misses with some punches.
Creel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Punani tries to work over Creel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Punani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Creel's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creel misses with a punch on the inside.
Punani throws a head punch that misses.
Creel prevents a body shot from Punani.
Punani digs a right hand underneath Creel's ribcage. Creel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Punani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Punani lands a body shot.
Creel is trying to force a seperation but Punani has the dominant position.
Creel working aggressively here.
Creel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Creel is pressed up against the cage. Punani has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Creel down to the mat. Creel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Creel misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Creel. Beautiful body shot.
Creel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Creel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Punani can pounce on him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Creel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Punani.
Creel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Punani connects with a body shot.
Punani throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Creel.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Creel - that will leave a mark!
Punani takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Creel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Creel.
Creel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Punani.
Creel lands a head shot.
Creel looks for the body kick but Punani saw that one coming.
Creel lands with a nice body punch.
Punani checks a low kick from Creel.
Creel throws a chopping leg kick but Punani manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punani throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Punani has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Creel.
Creel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Punani checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Creel 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.
Creel avoids the head kick by Punani.
Punani buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Creel misses with a low kick.
Creel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Punani if he has to take too many more of those.
Creel is looking to score with low kicks.
Punani moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab by Creel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creel throws a leg kick
and Punani counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Punani is looking to work some ground and pound but Creel has wrist control.
Punani throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creel pulls Punani in to control the position.
Creel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Punani.
Punani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Creel pulls Punani in to control the position.
Carl Creel has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Creel scoring well with a low kick there.
Punani blocks the body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Creel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A solid body kick from Punani.
Creel takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Creel throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Creel had his way with Harry Punani in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Punani misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Punani takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Creel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Creel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Punani throws a body kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Creel. Punani shrugs it off though.
Punani scores with a kick to the midsection.
Creel tries to land a front kick but Punani steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Punani throws a jab when Creel was well out of range.
Punani is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Creel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Punani throws a quick inside leg kick.
Punani buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punani thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Punani fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Punani takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Creel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Creel works the jab nicely.
That kick from Creel tenderised Punani's leg. Punani is trying to keep his angry face on.
Punani avoids the body shot from Creel.
Decent striking displayed by Punani there.
Punani throws a body kick that misses.
Creel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Creel throws a head kick that Punani semi-blocks.
Punani throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Creel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Punani avoids a kick to the body.
Carl Creel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Creel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Punani stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Creel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Harry Punani is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Creel misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Punani.
Creel tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Creel.
Punani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Creel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Punani counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Punani lands a couple of elbows.
Punani controlling from the top position.
Punani works over Creel with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creel managing to control the position.
Punani throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Punani passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Creel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Creel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Creel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Punani.
Creel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Creel.
Punani content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creel wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Punani is now in half guard.
Punani is looking to take a break and control but Creel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Punani is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Creel!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punani breaks from Creel's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Punani trying to control but Creel is having none of it.
Punani lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Creel hang on?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Punani looking to control but Creel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Punani landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Punani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Punani 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Punani!
Harry Punani is the new heavyweight champion!
Harry Punani decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Carl Creel spoke after the fight, saying 'Holy fucking gay ass counter takedown. Very skillful. Im done.'.
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