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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Punani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doom Unit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Unit comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Doom Unit - Killing Time kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Doom Unit acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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188 cm
35
215 lbs
35 - 15 - 0 |
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190 cm
28
204 lbs
18 - 5 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
35 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Punani! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doom Unit! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Punani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Unit. Punani throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Punani feints and then cracks Unit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Unit down. Punani feints and then cracks Unit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Unit down. Punani takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Punani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Punani shoots in for a takedown but Unit shows good takedown defense. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Unit 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. Punani takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Unit misses with a looping left. Punani tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Unit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Harry Punani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Decent striking displayed by Punani there. Unit misses with a right hand and Punani counters with a nice double leg into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. This has been an exciting period of action! Unit has control of Punani's left arm, preventing Punani from doing any damage. Punani trying to control but Unit is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Unit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Punani controls from within his opponent's guard. Unit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Unit keeping moving, preventing Punani from controlling successfully. Unit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Punani working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Punani shoots in but Unit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
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. Punani shoots in for a takedown but Unit shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Punani. That's going to take a lot out of him. Unit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Punani motions for Unit to come forward. Punani throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Punani connects with a single shot there. Unit works Punani's body with a nice hook. Unit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Punani tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Nice body punch from Unit. Punani goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Punani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Unit blocks a low kick nicely. Unit blocks a leg kick. Punani wants to slow Unit down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Unit - that will leave a mark!
Unit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Punani wants to slow Unit down by chopping away at his legs. Nice straight punches there by Punani. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Punani. Punani is looking to clinch but Unit is avoiding it.
Unit moves out of range as Punani strikes. Punani slips a jab from Unit. Punani lands a head kick!
A big left from Unit misses. Unit lands a nice looking body shot.
Unit works the jab nicely. Punani motions for Unit to come forward. Punani throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Unit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Punani can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Punani lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Unit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Unit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Unit. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Punani stuffs the takedown attempt from Unit. Unit gets slowly back to his feet. Punani tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Punani.
Punani looks to throw a body kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Unit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Punani takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Unit checks a leg kick. Punani moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Unit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Punani. Punani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Unit lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Punani has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Punani and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Harry Punani 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.
Punani feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Unit's calf. Unit shoots in for a takedown but Punani shows good takedown defense. Punani misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Punani misses its intended target. Punani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Punani throws a lazy head kick and Unit counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Punani is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Unit's half guard. Punani trying to control the action but Unit is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Punani missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Punani misses with a head shot. Unit uses the momentum to regain guard. Punani's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Punani postures up in Unit's guard and throws a big left but Unit blocks it. Unit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Punani is one step ahead there. Unit pulls Punani in close to prevent any damage. Punani looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Unit controls Punani momentarily but Punani frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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. Punani connects with the punch. Punani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Punani throws a lazy body kick and Unit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Punani throws a right and a left that both miss. Unit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Punani connects with the punch. Punani will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Punani has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Punani there as he acknowledges the shot. Punani slips a jab from Unit.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Punani blocks the body kick.
Unit leaves Punani with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. A head kick misses from Punani. Unit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Punani throws a leg kick but Unit moved away. Punani stuns Unit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Punani tries to land a leg kick but Unit saw it coming and moves away.
Punani tries for a takedown but Unit circles away easily and Unit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Punani's knee momentarily. Punani misses with a low kick. Punani takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Punani goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Unit moves out of range as Punani throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Punani throws a predictable looking body shot
and Unit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Punani throws a body kick that misses. Punani tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Unit swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Punani. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Unit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Punani's sensitive parts. A jab from Unit misses. Punani tries to clinch up. Punani lands a jab to Unit's midsection. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Unit looks for the body kick but Punani saw that one coming. Unit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Punani throws a nice inside leg kick. Punani tries to land a body kick and Unit counters with an inside leg kick. Punani throws a lazy head kick and Unit counters with a straight right hand. Unit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Punani on the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Harry Punani will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Punani swings for the body but Unit moves out of range.
Unit ducks under a wild hook from Punani. Punani swings and misses with a shot to the body and Unit counters with a leg kick. Punani throws a body kick that misses. Unit blocks a low kick nicely. A leg kick checked by Unit. Punani takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Punani walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Punani has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Unit finds it's way round the side to connect with Punani's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Unit lands the left hand. Punani takes a shot right to the bread basket. Nice shot by Unit. Punani fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Unit is out of range. Punani wants to slow Unit down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round. A low kick from Punani misses and Unit counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Punani throws a nice looking combination but Unit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Unit thumps Punani with a low kick. Unit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Punani. Unit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Unit moves into range and connects with a jab. Unit scores with a body shot.
Punani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Unit lands with a good body shot. Unit fails with a takedown attempt. Punani fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Unit checks it well. Punani takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Doom Unit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Punani tries to land a leg kick but Unit saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Punani looks to throw a body kick and Unit counters with a lovely straight right hand! Punani wants to clinch up but Unit keeps it at a distance. Harry Punani is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A slapping body kick lands there for Unit. Unit with a hook. Unit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Unit. Unit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Unit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Punani momentarily.
Punani keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Unit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Unit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Punani.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Unit throws a hook to the side of Punani's head but Punani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Unit lands a big shot that drops Punani! Can he finish him?
Punani is rocked! Unit trying to control but Punani is working from the bottom. Oh Punani is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Unit lands a couple of decent looking shots. Unit trying to control but Punani is working from the bottom. Unit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Punani seems to have got his legs back now. Punani has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Unit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Punani looking for a sweep. Not yet Punani, not yet. Unit working some strikes from top position. Punani looking to hit a scissor sweep but Unit is one step ahead there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Unit looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Punani 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. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Unit postures up in Punani's guard and throws a big left but Punani blocks it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Unit looks to score with a jab to the body but Punani is just out of range. Unit throws a nice outside leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Unit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Punani, as that shot connected.
Unit is looking to score with low kicks. Unit fails with the takedown. Doom Unit seems to be getting the better of the standup. Punani swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Doom Unit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Punani has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split 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. In defeat, Doom Unit stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would like to thank all my fans.. Wait. In fact I DONT want to thank my so called fans! You suck! You should have cheered me more and help ME to win! This is YOUR fault!! I HATE YOU!!!'.
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energy
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pop
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