Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: kilo 11 Barca V Nudd
Date: Sep 18, 2016

#R1#
Murphy lands with a hook. Punani tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murphy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murphy.
No joy there for Murphy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Punani misses with a body kick.
Murphy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Punani misses the shot to the body.
Murphy lands with a kick to the temple. Punani shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Murphy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murphy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Punani throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy counters with a low kick, right behind Punani 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Punani.#CL2#
Punani has managed to clinch.
Punani lands a nice shot to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Punani takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Punani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy is trying to push Punani away but Punani has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
Punani tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Punani blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Punani blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Punani avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage. #BC2#
Punani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Punani saw that one coming.
Punani blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Punani with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slow jab from Punani misses its intended target.
Punani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Punani closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Murphy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Punani drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murphy defends it well.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Punani. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Punani swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
An inside leg kick from Punani misses.
Murphy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Punani.
Punani looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy connects with a solid leg kick.
Good leg kick by Murphy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slow jab from Punani misses its intended target.
Punani lands with a kick to the ribs.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Punani is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murphy rather than just go for the knockout.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Punani swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Punani moves out of range of the body kick.
Murphy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Murphy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Punani doesn't seem phased though.
Nice cross by Punani.#CL#
Murphy moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Punani lands with a short shot to the head.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Punani breaks from the clinch.
Punani scores with a head kick. Murphy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Punani fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murphy.
Punani has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Brian Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Punani tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Punani struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Punani throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Punani working aggressively here.
Punani lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Punani controlling the action here for a moment.
Murphy lands a body shot.
Murphy tries a body shot but Punani blocks it.
Punani misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Punani lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Punani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Punani lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Punani misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Punani.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy lands with a nice body kick.
Punani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Punani lands a nice shot to the body.
Punani checks a low kick from Murphy.
Murphy lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Murphy dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Murphy cracks Punani with a good jab.
Punani ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
A slow jab from Punani misses its intended target.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Punani manages to avoid it.
Brian Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Punani tries to counter it with a takedown but Murphy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Murphy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Punani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Punani ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murphy.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Punani.
Punani clobbers Murphy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.#CL#
Murphy clinches up with Punani and pushes him back against the cage.
Punani tries to stall but Murphy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Murphy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brian Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Punani is breathing heavily.
Punani stalling the fight. #T1#
Murphy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Punani throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Punani with the counter takedown but Murphy avoids it easily.
Brian Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Punani swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Murphy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Murphy throws a head kick but Punani moves out of range.
Murphy tries to clinch up.
Murphy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Punani's head.
Punani throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Punani takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Murphy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Punani throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy. #BC#
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Punani blocks a jab.
Murphy scores with a spinning back kick!
Punani lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murphy's sensitive parts. #CL#
Murphy drives through and clinches with Punani against the cage.
Punani pushes Murphy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murphy is working Punani over against the cage.
Punani trying to control the position but instead, Murphy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Punani into the cage.
Murphy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Punani up against the cage.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Punani misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Punani looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Punani can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murphy looking to stall.
Punani struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Murphy cracks Punani with a nice body shot.
Punani swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Punani backwards.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Punani.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Punani avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Punani is trying to maintain a safe position but Murphy gets an underhook and turns Punani into the cage.#T4#
Punani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Punani tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Punani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Punani misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Punani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
so Punani counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punani lands a couple of digs.
Punani with a flurry of punches that miss.
Punani postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Punani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Punani has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Punani throws a strike but Murphy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Murphy dominated that second round.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Punani avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Punani scoring well with a low kick there.
Punani misses the shot to the body.
Murphy lands with a hook. Punani tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Punani lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Punani fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murphy throws a front kick that sends Punani stumbling back into the cage.
Punani turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punani lands a nice looking body shot.
Punani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Punani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Punani lands with a hook. Murphy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Murphy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Punani tries to land a leg kick but Murphy saw it coming and moves away.
Murphy misses with a two punch combination.
Punani changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy looks for the body kick but Punani saw that one coming.
Punani slips a straight right by Murphy.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Punani paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy connects with an inside leg kick.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Punani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Punani.
Punani chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murphy can pounce on him.
Punani tries a head kick but it misses.
Punani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murphy closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T2#
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Punani changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Punani blocks a head kick by Murphy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punani throws a body shot but no joy.
Punani blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murphy, right into the meat.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Punani has time to react.
Punani circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Punani - that will leave a mark!
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Punani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Punani.
Murphy thumps Punani with a low kick.
Punani takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murphy looks to land a body kick but Punani moved away.#T3#
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Punani fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murphy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murphy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Punani throws a leg kick which misses Murphy's front leg but catches the back leg as Murphy tries to avoid it.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Punani circles away from the clinch attempt.
Punani drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murphy defends it well.
Punani tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Punani moves forwards but Murphy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murphy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Punani's head but Punani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Punani with the counter takedown but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Punani moves out of range easily.
Punani motions for Murphy to come forward. Punani throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Punani.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Punani pushes him off.
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Punani with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy is looking to land body kicks.
And Punani tries to counter it with a takedown but Murphy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Punani cracks the inside of Murphy's front leg. #CL#
Murphy rushes Punani and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Punani. #TD2#
Punani has Murphy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Punani pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Murphy tumbling to the mat - Punani dives into Murphy's guard.
Punani with a flurry of punches that miss.
Punani throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Murphy clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
A thudding body kick lands there by Murphy!
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Punani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murphy. Murphy obviously looking to wear him down.
Murphy looks to clinch #TD2#
and Punani counters with a takedown into side control.
Murphy parries the strikes from Punani easily there. Punani is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Murphy to escape.
Murphy prevents Punani from improving position.
Punani throws an elbow but Murphy slips to the side and avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punani throws a strike aimed at the side of Murphy's head but Murphy avoids it well.
Punani wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.
Punani misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Murphy taking a bit of punishment here - Punani scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Punani fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Murphy is trying to work for a sweep but Punani has mounted him!
Murphy avoids a series of strikes thrown by Punani.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Punani landing shots from mount.
Punani wants to control the pace but Murphy is squirming around nicely.
Punani throws some wild stikes that Murphy manages to avoid easily. #T2#
Punani throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Murphy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Murphy avoids a series of strikes thrown by Punani.
Punani throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Murphy because Punani loaded up on that one.
Punani lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Murphy hang on?
Punani is landing with some decent strikes but Murphy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Murphy avoids a series of strikes thrown by Punani.
Punani throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Murphy because Punani loaded up on that one.
Punani punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
Murphy working to try and regain half guard.
Punani raining down hammerfists from mount.
Punani controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Punani looking to finish with strikes here!
Murphy tries to hold on but Punani postures up.#T4#
Poor strikes thrown by Punani there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Punani is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Punani controlling from mount.
Punani scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Murphy?
Murphy is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Punani throwing strikes here but Murphy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Punani dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Punani dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murphy. That did some damage!
Murphy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Punani tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Murphy clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Punani - that landed with a thud.
Punani's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Punani working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Punani misses with a punch on the inside.
Punani tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Punani struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Punani controls his hands.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee is keeping an eye on Punani - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Punani struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Punani scores with a nice short uppercut.
Punani scores with a nice hook to the head.
Punani lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Punani stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Punani throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Punani is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
Murphy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Murphy. #T2#
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Punani avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Punani prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Punani's elbow.
Harry Punani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Punani taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Murphy digs a right hand into Punani's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Punani's gas tank.
Murphy lands with a right to the head.
Murphy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murphy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murphy lands a shot to the body.
Murphy works on Punani's body with a couple of short punches.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
Murphy lands a right hand. #BC#
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brian Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Punani is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Punani misses with a body shot.
Punani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy connects with a looping right hand.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Punani misses with a body shot.
Punani moves forwards but Murphy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Punani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy throws a head kick but Punani moves out of range.
Punani walks into a stiff left hand from Murphy.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Punani.
Murphy lands a glancing blow to the side of Punani's head.
Punani is looking to score with low kicks.
Punani ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy. #T4#
Murphy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Murphy throws a head kick but Punani moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy lands a head kick. Punani smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Punani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Punani.
The fighters circle momentarily. Punani darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Punani misses with a low kick as Murphy jumps back.
Punani throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.#CL#
Murphy takes the fight into the clinch.
Punani struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Punani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Punani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murphy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Murphy!
Brian Murphy is the new super heavyweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Brian Murphy said 'Good win, nice game plan by my new manager. I'm on to great things. Version 2.0 is here baby!!'.

Event: CEC 465
Date: Aug 19, 2016

#R1#
Punani connects with a leg kick. Fitzsimmons looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Punani drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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 Fitzsimmons has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fitzsimmons and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Punani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Punani.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Punani drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Punani.
Fitzsimmons works Punani's body with a nice hook.
Punani lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzsimmons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fitzsimmons takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Punani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzsimmons moves away.
Fitzsimmons is looking for a counter combo.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fitzsimmons buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Punani tries to clinch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Punani finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fitzsimmons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Punani.
Fitzsimmons has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Die Reeperbahn in the buildup to the fight.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Punani moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzsimmons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzsimmons tries to close the distance and clinch but Punani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Punani changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Punani throws a lazy uppercut
letting Fitzsimmons counter with a right hand.
Punani throws a nice inside leg kick.
Punani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
Punani throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Punani throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fitzsimmons appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Fitzsimmons gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Fitzsimmons.
Punani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Punani has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fitzsimmons after a bit of a struggle.
Punani trying to control the position but instead, Fitzsimmons has worked for underhooks and has pushed Punani into the cage.
Punani tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Punani back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Fitzsimmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a body kick but Punani moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Punani ducks right into an uppercut from Fitzsimmons.
Punani throws a sloppy head kick and Fitzsimmons moves out of range easily.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Punani.
Fitzsimmons turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Punani.
Fitzsimmons lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Punani has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Punani blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Fitzsimmons lands a nice leg kick that just misses Punani's sensitive parts.
Punani scoring well with a low kick there.
Punani fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Punani throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fitzsimmons takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Punani looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Punani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jim Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Fitzsimmons moves into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Punani.
Punani lands a body punch in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Punani. #BC#
Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Punani.
Fitzsimmons looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T4#
Punani lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to the head.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Punani moved out of range nicely.
Punani with the counter takedown but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Punani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Punani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Punani avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fitzsimmons attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Punani lands a jab to Fitzsimmons's midsection.
Punani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Punani.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons with a nice cross.
Fitzsimmons jabs Punani to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Punani wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Punani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzsimmons moves away.
Punani misses with a body shot.
Punani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Punani throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons connects with the punch.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick which misses Punani's front leg but catches the back leg as Punani tries to avoid it. #CL#
Fitzsimmons clinches with his opponent.
Punani lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Fitzsimmons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Punani lands an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Punani controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Punani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Punani has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Punani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Punani stalling.
Punani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons misses with a knee strike. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Punani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzsimmons's elbow.
Punani throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Fitzsimmons breaks from the clinch.
Punani just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons cracks Punani with a good jab.
Punani misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Fitzsimmons counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Punani misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice uppercut.
Punani tries a body shot but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands a body punch in the clinch.
Punani throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Punani has Fitzsimmons pressed against the cage, preventing Fitzsimmons from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a knee to the head.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Punani.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Fitzsimmons manages to break the clinch.
Punani throws a low kick but Fitzsimmons avoids it.
Fitzsimmons connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Punani gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Punani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons walks into a stiff left hand from Punani.
Punani just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Punani can do to turn this around?
A lazy left from Fitzsimmons finds it's target.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Punani punishes Fitzsimmons's body with a nice straight punch.
Punani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Punani has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Punani there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
Fitzsimmons moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fitzsimmons, right into the meat.
Punani loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.
Fitzsimmons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Punani lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fitzsimmons's sensitive parts.
Punani moves forwards but Fitzsimmons connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Punani moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons checks the leg kick.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch up.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a push kick but Punani slaps the foot to one side.
Punani misses with a low kick.
Punani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Punani changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Punani circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Punani misses with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons wants to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons slips a jab and a cross from Punani.
Punani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Punani misses the target.
Fitzsimmons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Punani.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons digs a good hook to Punani's body.
Fitzsimmons feints and then cracks Punani's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Punani down.
Fitzsimmons digs a good body shot into Punani's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Fitzsimmons dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Punani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzsimmons moves away.
Punani's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fitzsimmons connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Punani scrambles back to his feet.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a good cross that connects.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Punani has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fitzsimmons finds it's way round the side to connect with Punani's head.
Fitzsimmons lands a glancing blow to the side of Punani's head.
Punani misses with a wild body shot.
Punani takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Punani throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice low kick that buckles Punani's knee momentarily.
Fitzsimmons has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Punani.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons jabs Punani right on the nose. Punani blinks but takes it well.
Fitzsimmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Punani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Punani is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Punani.#T1#
Punani tries to move into range but Fitzsimmons moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Punani lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Punani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the body kick.
Punani has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Punani tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Punani shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fitzsimmons as he avoids it easily.
Punani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Punani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Punani throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Punani misses with a body kick.
Fitzsimmons is looking to score with low kicks.
Punani throws a leg kick which misses Fitzsimmons's front leg but catches the back leg as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid it.
Punani throws a front kick aimed at Fitzsimmons's knee but Fitzsimmons avoids it well.
Punani swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Punani misses the shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the body kick from Punani.
Harry Punani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to the nose.
Fitzsimmons throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punani misses with an uppercut. Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
Punani lands a slapping body shot.
Fitzsimmons connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fitzsimmons doesn't manage to clinch there - Punani circles away.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Punani on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good work by Fitzsimmons as he checks the leg kick.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice leg kick that just misses Punani's sensitive parts.
Fitzsimmons jabs Punani to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick nicely.
Fitzsimmons slips a jab and a cross from Punani.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the body.
Punani fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fitzsimmons on the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Punani.
Punani finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fitzsimmons wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Punani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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. #CL#
Fitzsimmons rushes Punani and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Punani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzsimmons is leaning against Punani and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Punani is trying to stall.
Punani stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Punani.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Punani misses with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Punani controls the action.
Fitzsimmons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Punani lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Jim Fitzsimmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fitzsimmons creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand.
Punani struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook to the side of the head.
Punani lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Punani's elbow.
Punani misses with the head strike.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Fitzsimmons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fitzsimmons has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Fitzsimmons!
Jim Fitzsimmons made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.

Event: CEC 457
Date: Jul 15, 2016

#R1#
Chick looks to land a body kick but Punani moved away.
Chick connects with an inside leg kick.
Chick cracks Punani with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chick crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Punani - the referee stops the clock and Chick gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Punani. Chick manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chick connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chick lands a nice looking body kick.
Punani connects with a leg kick. Chick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Punani walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chick throws out a powerful jab.
Punani tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punani misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Chick misses.
Chick scores with a crisp jab that stopped Punani in his tracks.
No joy there for Chick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Punani tries to counter with a takedown but Chick is quick to defend against it.
Punani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chick throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Jab from Punani.#CUT#
It looks like Andy Chick has been cut.
Punani slips a straight right by Chick.
Punani misses with a body shot.
Chick scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Punani's corner calls for a 1-2. Punani obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Punani wants to land a leg kick but Chick is out of range.
Chick tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Punani throws a shot to the body.
Punani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chick.
Punani with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chick throws a lazy right hand but Punani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy body kick from Chick #TD#
and Punani counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chick won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Punani wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chick keeps working.
A control attempt from Chick but he's now mounted!#T2#
Chick avoids a series of strikes thrown by Punani.
Chick tries to lock up and control but Punani gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Punani raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chick is looking to improve his position but Punani isn't that keen on the idea.
Chick told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Punani pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Punani looking to finish with strikes here! #T3#
Punani throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Chick can't escape the position.
Punani thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Chick really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Punani tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Punani pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Punani throwing strikes here but Chick is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Punani misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Punani lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Chick bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Punani trying to control the position.
Punani has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Chick looking to pass the guard.
Punani wants to sweep but no luck.
Punani is working hard here to advance position.
Chick slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Punani looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 cut man is working on Andy Chick's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Chick tests Punani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Punani misses with a wild body shot.
Chick follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Punani takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chick throws a solid leg kick but Punani takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chick.
Chick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chick throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Punani changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Punani lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Punani checks a low kick from Chick.
Chick misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andy Chick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chick looks to land a left hand but Punani moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chick tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Punani is able to avoid easily.
Punani throws a body punch but Chick moves out of range.
Punani just misses with a punch to the body.
Chick lands with a nice body kick.
Andy Chick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Chick tenderised Punani's leg. Punani is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Punani connects with a nice looking jab.
Punani swings for the body but Chick moves out of range.
Punani uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chick has time to react.
Chick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chick feints and then cracks Punani's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Punani down.
Chick will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Punani. Chick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Punani misses the body punch
and Chick makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Punani really felt that one!
Chick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Punani takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Punani pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chick is out of range and Punani settles back down.
A right-left combo lands from Punani. #CUT#
That has opened up Andy Chick's cut even more.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chick throws a leg kick but Punani checks it.
Chick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chick thuds his shin into the meat of Punani's side.
Chick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Punani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chick throws out a loose jab but Punani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Punani half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chick with a jab.
Punani misses with a body kick.
Chick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Punani takes a swing at Chick's ribcage but misses.
Punani tries to clinch but Chick is having none of it.
Chick thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Punani if he has to take too many more of those.
Punani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chick was well out of range. Poor timing from Punani.
And Chick responds with a good body kick, but Punani manages to step out the way in time.
Nice body kick from Chick.#T3#
Chick throws a leg kick #TD#
and Punani decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chick's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Punani trying to control but Chick is working from the bottom.
Chick 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.
Punani trying to control but Chick is working from the bottom.
Punani postures up in Chick's guard and throws a big left but Chick blocks it.
Punani throws a strike but Chick rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Chick controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Punani is looking to sweep but instead, Chick has passed into half guard. #T4#
Punani is looking for a sweep. Chick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Punani moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chick looking to pass the guard.
Chick trying to control but Punani is working from the bottom.
Chick engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Chick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andy Chick's cut.
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!
#R3#
Punani throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chick steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Punani needs to keep his hands up - Chick had a free shot at his head there.
Chick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Punani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Punani. Chick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Punani wants to slow Chick down by chopping away at his legs.
Chick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Punani checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Punani misses the shot to the body.
Punani moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chick scores with a leg kick.
Chick throws a series of punches but Punani avoids them all with ease.
Punani appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chick misses with a head kick. #T1#
Chick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chick moves into range and connects with a jab.
Punani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chick was well out of range. Poor timing from Punani.
Chick scores with a kick to the midsection.
Punani avoids the head kick by Chick.
Chick just misses with a punch to the body.
Punani appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Punani.
Chick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Punani throws out the jab.
Chick listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Punani throws a right hand that misses
and Punani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Punani moves out of range of the leg kick from Chick.#T2#
Punani misses with a lunging right hand
and Chick counters with a nice low kick that buckles Punani's knee momentarily.
Chick jabs at Punani's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Chick.#CL#
Punani darts in and clinches Chick up against the cage.
Chick working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Punani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andy Chick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chick flicks out a counter leg kick but Punani steps away.
Punani is looking to score with low kicks.
Punani lands with an overhand left.
Punani misses with a body shot.
Punani avoids the head kick by Chick.
Chick lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Punani is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Punani checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Punani attempts a counter takedown but Chick avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Chick connects with the punch.
Punani ducks under a wild hook from Chick.
Punani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chick bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Chick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Punani. That did some damage!
A bone on bone clash there as Chick blocks the leg kick.
Chick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Punani was well out of range. Poor timing from Chick.
A big left from Chick misses.
Chick lands a nice hook to Punani's body. Punani takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Punani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Punani punishes Chick's body with a nice straight punch.
That kick from Chick tenderised Punani's leg. Punani is trying to keep his angry face on.
Punani walks into a straight right hand from Chick.#T4#
Chick throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Punani's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Punani misses with a body shot.
Chick throws an overhand right that lands on Punani's shoulder, as Punani tries to avoid the shot.
Chick ducks under a wild hook from Punani.
Chick throws a big counter head kick but Punani avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Chick.
Punani thuds a left hand into Chick's body.
Chick scoring well with a low kick there.
Punani throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chick's waist but Chick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Punani off to one side.
Chick is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Punani with a body shot.
Punani is looking to wear down Chick with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Punani misses with an uppercut. Chick saw that one coming.
Chick tries a quick counter leg kick but Punani is wise to it.
Punani goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Punani throws a leg kick but Chick sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chick! But no joy.
Chick staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Chick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chick 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Chick!
A very excited looking Andy Chick 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.

Event: CEC 451
Date: Jun 15, 2016

#R1#
Punani cracks Barksdale with a right hand to the side of the head.
Punani fails to land the takedown.
Barksdale is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barksdale bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Punani's head.
Barksdale misses with an uppercut.
Barksdale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Danga de danga de dang - Barksdale scores with a four punch combination!
Barksdale checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've been hearing reports that Punani has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Punani.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barksdale.
Punani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Barksdale lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Punani fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barksdale.
Barksdale misses with a straight left.
Barksdale avoids the body shot from Punani. #T1#
Barksdale swings for the body but Punani moves out of range.
Punani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Barksdale misses its intended target.
Jermaine Barksdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punani takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Barksdale darts in and clinches Punani up against the cage.
Barksdale lands a hook to the side of the head.
Punani has Barksdale pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Punani.
Barksdale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barksdale blocking some punches.
Punani lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Punani misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barksdale.
Punani lands with a short shot to the head.
Punani lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punani misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Barksdale lands an uppercut.
Punani scores with a shot to the side of Barksdale's head.
Barksdale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barksdale wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Punani has him pressed against the cage.
Punani prevents Barksdale from breaking the clinch.
Barksdale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Punani has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Barksdale regains guard immediately.
Barksdale working a defensive guard here.
Punani is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barksdale managing to control the position. #T3#
Barksdale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Punani prevents Barksdale from getting back to his feet.
Barksdale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Barksdale wants to improve his position but instead Punani has moved into half guard.
Barksdale is refusing to be controlled, as Punani sits in half guard.
Punani takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barksdale avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Punani.
Barksdale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barksdale is still trying to improve position.
Punani lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Punani seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Punani wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barksdale keeps working.
Punani thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Punani looks to land a strike but Barksdale avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Punani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Punani wants to control from the top but Barksdale keeps moving.
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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Barksdale as he connects with a hook.
Barksdale throws a body punch but Punani moves out of range.
Punani fails with a takedown attempt.
Barksdale connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Punani's hands.
Barksdale lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punani feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barksdale's calf.
Punani fails with the takedown.
Punani staying out of range there.
Punani attempts a counter takedown but Barksdale avoids it well and moves away.
Punani throws an overhand right that lands on Barksdale's shoulder, as Barksdale tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Punani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Punani lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barksdale's sensitive parts.
Barksdale misses the jab.
Punani lands a slapping body shot.
Jermaine Barksdale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Punani keeps the fight on the outside.
Barksdale scores with a shot to the body.
Punani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barksdale.
Barksdale throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Punani counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Punani trying to control from half guard but Barksdale is working away.
Barksdale is looking to control Punani's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barksdale avoid being mounted?
Punani working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Barksdale's thigh. Barksdale counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T2#
Punani throws a big right hand that misses.
Punani scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Punani accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barksdale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barksdale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Punani wants to control from the top but Barksdale keeps moving.
Barksdale trying to control the position here.
Punani wants to control from the top but Barksdale keeps moving. #T3#
Barksdale trying to keep a closed guard but Punani is proving a slippery customer.
Punani controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Punani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barksdale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Punani throws a jab when Barksdale was well out of range.
Barksdale slips under a jab from Punani.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barksdale! But no joy.
Punani throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barksdale misses with a hook.
Punani lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Barksdale wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Punani lands a jab to the head.
A good leg kick by Punani.
Nice jab there from Punani.
Punani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barksdale.
Punani takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Barksdale throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Punani counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Punani is looking to advance position but Barksdale won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barksdale makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barksdale.
Punani throwing strikes but missing.
Barksdale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Punani.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Punani jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Punani misses the shot to the body.
Punani dodges the punch combination from Barksdale.
Barksdale misses with a straight left.
Punani pushes Barksdale away with a front kick.
A combination from Barksdale does no damage.
Barksdale scores with a jab.
Barksdale takes a swing at Punani's ribcage but misses.
Punani attempts a counter takedown but Barksdale avoids it well and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Barksdale as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punani thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barksdale uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Punani takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punani fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Punani with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD#
Punani shoots in and bounces Barksdale off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Punani sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Harry Punani overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Punani tries to free his leg and advance position but Barksdale is retaining full guard.
Punani connects with a couple of short punches.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barksdale holds on and takes a little breather. #ES2#
Barksdale wriggles free and stands up. #T2#
Punani defending well as Barksdale loads up on a big left hand.
Barksdale works Punani's body with a nice hook.
Punani scores with a nice right hand.
Punani throws a solid leg kick but Barksdale takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Punani.
Harry Punani is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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 moves out of range of the strikes.
Barksdale lands a glancing blow to the side of Punani's head.
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barksdale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Punani fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barksdale looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barksdale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Punani changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Punani thumps Barksdale with a low kick.
Barksdale misses with a two punch combination.
Punani attempts a counter takedown but Barksdale avoids it well and moves away.
Barksdale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barksdale on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Punani. Punani obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Punani throws a nice outside leg kick.
Punani just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Punani throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barksdale tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Punani is in Barksdale's guard.#ES2#
Barksdale has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Punani is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Punani lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Punani.
A nice right hand lands inside from Punani.
Barksdale throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Barksdale's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Punani as the two fighters clinch.
Jermaine Barksdale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Punani.
A nice left hand lands by Punani.
Barksdale is trying to break free.
Punani lands a hook that snaps the head of Barksdale backwards.
Barksdale misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Punani lands a nice uppercut.
Barksdale is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Punani blocks an uppercut.
Barksdale lands with a right to the head.
Barksdale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Punani scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Punani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barksdale wants to break the clinch but can't.
Punani scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barksdale misses with a punch to the body.
Punani lands a body shot.
Punani lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barksdale backwards.
Barksdale wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Barksdale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Harry Punani.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Punani, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Harry Punani!
A victorious Harry Punani thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEC 443
Date: May 04, 2016

#R1#
Punani misses with the body kick
and Hong counters with a low kick, right behind Punani 's knee.
Punani throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hong misses the shot to the body.
Punani avoids a kick to the body.
Punani misses with a shot to the body
and Hong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hong throws a front kick aimed at Punani's knee but Punani avoids it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hong, right into the meat.
Punani fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab, jab by Hong - just one landing.
Hong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Punani thuds a left hand into Hong's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hong scores with a nice right hand.
Punani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hong has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Punani fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hong.
Hong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hong throws a leg kick which misses Punani's front leg but catches the back leg as Punani tries to avoid it. #KD2#
Hong drops Punani with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Punani looks back up at him and smiles so Hong waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Punani is rocked!
That kick from Hong tenderised Punani's leg. Punani is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Hong feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Punani sprawling to the canvas! Punani rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hong finish him?!
Oh Punani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hong circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Punani to the canvas! Punani doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Hong keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tonton Hong!
After the fight, Tonton Hong was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CEC 440
Date: Apr 15, 2016

#R1#
Punani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Punani has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hallava.
Punani looks to land a body kick but Hallava moved away.
Hallava checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hallava tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hallava tries to land a leg kick but Punani saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Hallava.
Punani fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hallava just manages to avoid it.
Hallava takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Punani digs a good hook to Hallava's body.
Hallava throws a leg kick
and Punani counters with a solid body kick.
Punani just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hallava. Punani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Punani walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hallava checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hallava attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hallava misses with a straight right.
Punani throws a leg kick which misses Hallava's front leg but catches the back leg as Hallava tries to avoid it.
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 lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hallava uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Punani.
Punani tried to score with a low kick but Hallava checks it.
Hallava is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Punani throws a push kick but Hallava slaps the foot to one side.
Hallava throws a counter combo.
Punani scoring well with a low kick there.
Hallava blocks a jab.
Punani definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Punani gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hallava.
Hallava takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hallava avoids the head kick by Punani.
Hallava throws a body kick that misses.
Punani misses with a kick to the body
and Hallava counters with a stiff right hand.
Hallava motions for Punani to come forward. Hallava throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Punani slips under a jab.
Punani misses with a wild body shot.
Hallava looks to land a left hand but Punani moved out of range nicely.
Punani avoids a kick to the body.
Punani goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Punani staying out of range there.
Punani misses with a two punch combination.
A low kick from Punani misses
letting Hallava counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Punani takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Punani connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Nice shot lands for Hallava.
Hallava tries to clinch up but Punani circles away and keeps his distance.
Punani takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hallava avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Punani lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hallava at a distance.
Hallava misses with a hook. Punani ducked under it nicely.
Hallava tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hallava takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Punani tries a low kick but Hallava avoids it.#CL#
Punani gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Punani scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hallava creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Punani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Punani can't find room to land a body shot as Hallava controls the action.
Hallava lands an elbow just above Punani 's eye.
Punani stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hallava blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Punani.
Punani struggles to land a body shot inside as Hallava controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Punani.
Hallava looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Punani lands a shoulder strike.
Hallava throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Punanis head.
Punani misses with a punch on the inside.
Punani blocks a body shot from Hallava.
Punani misses with a body punch.
Hallava scores with a hook to the body.
Punani lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hallava backwards.
Punani scores with a shoulder strike.
Hallava lands an elbow just above Punani 's eye.
Punani swings wildly with an uppercut but Hallava uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Punani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Punani throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
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 but Hallava sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hallava! But no joy.
Hallava darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hallava tries to move into range but Punani moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hallava.
Hallava misses with a hook.
Hallava connects with a solid leg kick.
Punani takes one to the chin there.
Punani is looking to wear down Hallava with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Hallava misses.
A head kick misses from Punani.
Punani fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hallava.
Hallava connects with a good right hand that stumbles Punani. Punani circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Punani scoring well with a low kick there.
Hallava blocks a head kick by Punani.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Punani takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Punani throws a big shot that misses.
Punani throws a head kick that misses.
Hallava checks a leg kick.
No joy there for Hallava, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Punani dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Hallava throws an overhand right that lands on Punani's shoulder, as Punani tries to avoid the shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hallava.
Hallava lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hallava stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hallava is looking to land body kicks.
Punani blocks a head kick by Hallava.
Harry Punani is winning the standup battle so far.
Hallava is looking to land body kicks.
Hallava misses with a straight left.
Punani seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hallava misses with a wild combination.
Punani throws a body punch but Hallava moves out of range.
Punani on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallava bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Punani misses with a low kick as Hallava jumps back.
Punani throws the kick towards the body but Hallava avoids it.
Punani pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hallava is out of range and Punani settles back down.
Hallava wants to counter with a clinch but Punani pushes him away.
Punani throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hallava counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallava moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Hallava scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Punani doesn't seem bothered though.
Hallava takes a kick to the side of the head.
Punani throws a head kick but Hallava moves out of range.
Hallava digs a good hook to Punani's body.
Punani checks a leg kick.
Punani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hallava moves away.
Punani looks to land a body kick but Hallava moved away.#CL#
Punani moves into the clinch successfully.
Punani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hallava creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Punani's defenses. #BC#
Punani breaks the clinch.
Punani takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Punani moves out of range as Hallava throws a body kick.
Punani throws the kick towards the body but Hallava avoids it.
Punani stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hallava.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallava goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hallava throws a low kick but it's checked well by Punani.#T2#
Hallava throws a push kick but Punani slaps the foot to one side.
Hallava throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Punani was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Punani catches Hallava with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Punani has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Punani there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hallava throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Punani.
Nice defenses there by Punani.#CL#
Punani pushes Hallava up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hallava fails to land.
Hallava tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Punani as the two fighters clinch.
Punani lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hallava or not.
Hallava prevents a body shot from Punani.
Hallava lands a nice uppercut.
Punani throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hallava tries a body shot but Punani blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Punani swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Hallava blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harry Punani has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Punani.
Punani tries to throw a body punch but Hallava avoids it by throwing Punani back against the cage.
Punani blocks a body shot from Hallava.
Hallava lands a right hand.
Punani is working Hallava over against the cage.
Punani has a couple of punches blocked by Hallava.
Hallava throws a punch but it's blocked by Punani.
Punani avoids a wild elbow strike from Hallava.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hallava.
Hallava blocking some punches.
Hallava blocks an uppercut.
Hallava misses with a punch on the inside.
Punani throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hallavas head.
Punani avoids the elbow strike from Hallava, against the cage.
Punani misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hallava trying to land knees to the body. #T4#
Hallava lands an elbow just above Punani 's eye.
Hallava throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Punani lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Punani blocks the elbow strike.
Hallava blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Punani throws a head punch that misses.
Punani tries a body shot but Hallava blocks it.
Hallava lands with a left to the head.
Hallava blocking some punches.
Punani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hallava misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Punani misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hallava takes a shot to the head.
Punani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Punani can't find room to land a body shot as Hallava controls the action.
Hallava lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Punani backwards.
Punani works on Hallava's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julle Hallava showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hallava on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hallava.
Hallava misses with a body shot.
Punani tries a head kick but it misses.
Punani lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Punani takes a swing at Hallava's ribcage but misses.
Punani pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Punani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Punani.
Hallava walks into a left hand.
Punani is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hallava.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hallava paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Punani throws a body kick that misses.
Hallava blocks a head kick by Punani.
Hallava steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Punani.
Hallava checks a low kick from Punani.
A head kick misses from Punani.
Punani scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Punani missing with a left hand there. Hallava was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hallava defending well as Punani loads up on a big left hand.
Punani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hallava slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Hallava gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hallava throws an elbow that misses.
Hallava tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Punani's elbow.
Hallava pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hallava throws a punch but it's blocked by Punani.
Punani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Punani tries a body shot but Hallava blocks it.
Punani working aggressively here.
Punani lands an uppercut.
Hallava working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hallava misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Punani misses with a hook to the ribs.
Punani doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Hallava blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Punani misses with a hook to the ribs.
Punani trying to control the position but instead, Hallava has worked for underhooks and has pushed Punani into the cage.
Hallava lands a left hand that snaps the head of Punani backwards.
Punani tries to work over Hallava's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hallava lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hallava's elbow.
Hallava lands an elbow just above Punani 's eye.
Punani lands a body shot in the clinch.
Punani tries to work over Hallava's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hallava throws an elbow but it misses.
Punani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Punani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Punani has a couple of punches blocked by Hallava.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Punani. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Hallava fails to land.
Hallava prevents a body shot from Punani.
A short right from Hallava on the inside.
Punani misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hallava misses with an elbow strike.
Punani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Punani fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Punani.
Hallava tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Punani's elbow.
Hallava blocks an uppercut.
Hallava prevents a body shot from Punani.
Punani scores with a hook to the body.
Hallava scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hallava blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hallava lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Punani blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Hallava lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Punani backwards.
Hallava blocking some punches.
Punani tries to circle away but Hallava has him pinned against the cage.
Hallava comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Punani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Punani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hallava. Punani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Punani looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hallava takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Punani throws a leg kick but Hallava sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hallava fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Punani has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big right from Hallava misses.
Punani scores with a nice head shot.
Hallava misses with a straight right.
Punani avoids the head kick by Hallava.
Hallava throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Julle Hallava.
I think Hallava 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Harry Punani!
A relieved looking Harry Punani thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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