Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Syn Kurosaki vs Puno
Date: Mar 14, 2021

#R1#
Kurosaki throws a looping overhand right but Puno ducks down to avoid it.
Puno looks to land a combination but Kurosaki avoids it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Puno. That snapped Kurosaki's head back.
Puno blocks a head kick by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Puno.
Kurosaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Puno throws a hook to the side of Kurosaki's head but Kurosaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Puno throws a body shot but no joy.
Kurosaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Puno darts in looking for a takedown but Kurosaki gets double underhooks and turns Puno into the cage.
A clash of legs there as Puno blocks the low kick.
Puno is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kurosaki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Puno's head.
Akio Kurosaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurosaki's corner calls for a 1-2. Kurosaki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Puno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Kurosaki misses the target.
Puno connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Puno misses.
Kurosaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puno.
Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Puno.
A low kick from Kurosaki misses #TD2#
and Puno counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kurosaki!
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Kurosaki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Puno wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Puno tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kurosaki is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Puno lands a few punches from side control.
Kurosaki manages to get back to half guard.
Puno stalling away here and it's allowed Kurosaki to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Puno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurosaki keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully. #T2#
Puno trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurosaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurosaki controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Puno wants to control from the top but Kurosaki keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kurosaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Puno misses the target.
A lazy left from Kurosaki finds it's target.
Puno misses the jab.
Puno takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kurosaki looks to land a right hand but Puno moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. Kurosaki does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Kurosaki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kurosaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Puno is just out of range.
Kurosaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Puno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Puno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Puno checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Puno takes a swing at Kurosaki's ribcage but misses.
Puno misses with a hook.
Puno takes a swing at Kurosaki's ribcage but misses.
Kurosaki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Kurosaki clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kurosaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puno controlling the action here for a moment.
Kurosaki blocking some punches.
Kurosaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Punos head. #BC2#
Puno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kurosaki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Puno lands a jab to the head.
Puno digs a good hook to Kurosaki's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurosaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Puno works the jab nicely.#T4#
Kurosaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Puno throws a looping overhand right but Kurosaki ducks down to avoid it.
Puno fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice body punch from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a looping overhand right but Puno ducks down to avoid it.
Kurosaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Kurosaki scores with a jab. Puno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kurosaki looks to land a left hand but Puno moved out of range nicely.
Puno feints the counter takedown.
Kurosaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Puno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Puno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kurosaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurosaki slips a straight right by Puno.
Kurosaki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot.
Kurosaki misses the shot to the body.
Puno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurosaki throws out the jab.
Puno gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kurosaki.
A telegraphed right hand from Kurosaki misses the target.
Puno throws a hook but Kurosaki blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Akio Kurosaki will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kurosaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Kurosaki finds it's way through Puno's defenses.
Kurosaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puno.
We've been told by Kurosaki's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kurosaki moves away from the strike by Puno.
Puno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurosaki moves away.
It looked like Kurosaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Puno bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kurosaki's head backwards.
Puno cracks Kurosaki with a good jab.
Kurosaki staying out of range there.
Puno fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kurosaki wants to clinch.
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Puno. #TD2#
Puno manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kurosaki on his heels. He'll look to pass Kurosaki's guard now, I'm sure.
Puno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kurosaki 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurosaki pulls Puno in close to his closed guard and prevents Puno from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurosaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kurosaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Puno.
Kurosaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kurosaki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Puno wants to control from the top but Kurosaki keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Puno.
Kurosaki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Puno swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Puno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Puno shoots in and drives through. Kurosaki sprawls well.
As Puno backs away, Kurosaki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kurosaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kurosaki lands with a hook. Puno tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Kurosaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Puno throws a shot from downtown. Kurosaki moves away and avoids it.
Puno is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akio Kurosaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Kurosaki throws a hook but Puno blocks it.
Puno swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki tries to clinch but Puno is having none of it.
Puno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puno looks to land a left hand but Kurosaki moved out of range nicely.
Kurosaki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kurosaki defending well as Puno loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puno looks to land a left hand but Kurosaki moved out of range nicely.
Puno moves away from the strike by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki slips a jab and a cross from Puno.
Puno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kurosaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Puno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
An inside leg kick from Kurosaki misses.
Kurosaki looks to land a left hand but Puno moved out of range nicely.
Puno throws a series of punches but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Puno moves out of range as Kurosaki strikes.
Puno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Kurosaki rushes Puno and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Kurosaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Puno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurosaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puno pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Puno has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kurosaki is trying to keep an underhook but Puno manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kurosaki is staying active underneath Puno, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kurosaki keeping control of the position.
Puno thows a huge punch but Kurosaki dodges it nicely.
Puno winds up and cracks Kurosaki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Puno is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Puno throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Kurosaki is refusing to be controlled, as Puno sits in half guard.
Kurosaki moves into full guard.
Puno working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Puno slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Puno being controlled here momentarily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Puno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manny Puno will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kurosaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Puno with the counter takedown but Kurosaki avoids it easily.
Puno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Puno dives in and grabs Kurosaki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kurosaki pushes down on Puno's head and hops out.
Puno scores with a hook to the body. Kurosaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Puno scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Kurosaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Puno lands with a left to the head.
Puno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puno goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kurosaki prevents it.
Puno has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kurosaki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Akio Kurosaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Puno.
A right handed body shot lands from Kurosaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kurosaki throws a head punch that misses.
Kurosaki lands an uppercut.
Kurosaki misses with some punches.
Puno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Puno is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kurosaki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Puno blocks a body shot from Kurosaki. #T1##BC2#
Puno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurosaki misses with a wild body shot.
Kurosaki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Puno. Puno circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Kurosaki tries to sprawl but Puno drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kurosaki desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kurosaki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kurosaki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Puno postures up.
Puno trying to control but Kurosaki is working from the bottom.
Puno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Kurosaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
Manny Puno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Puno being controlled here momentarily.
Puno trying to control but Kurosaki is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Puno fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That kick from Kurosaki tenderised Puno's leg. Puno is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kurosaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurosaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kurosaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puno throws out the jab.
Akio Kurosaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurosaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kurosaki looks to throw the jab but Puno is out of range. #T3#
Puno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Puno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puno slips under a jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puno.
Kurosaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno manages to avoid it.
Puno defending well as Kurosaki loads up on a big left hand.
Puno moves away from the strike by Kurosaki.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Puno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kurosaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puno drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kurosaki defends it well.
Puno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurosaki throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Puno shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Puno not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Puno is trying to control. Kurosaki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kurosaki moves into full guard. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Puno's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kurosaki trying to control the position here.
Kurosaki is trying to keep Puno in close.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Kurosaki is keeping the position.
Kurosaki wants to sweep here but Puno controlling him for the moment.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akio Kurosaki clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Nice defenses there by Kurosaki.
Puno jabs at Kurosaki's body.
Puno looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kurosaki is fending him off so far but Puno persists. Nope, Kurosaki circles away and we're back to standing.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki cracks a nice hook into Puno's ribs.
Kurosaki swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Puno counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kurosaki won't be happy with that.

Kurosaki throws Puno to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Puno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurosaki.
Kurosaki lands with a nice body punch.
Puno takes one on the button.
Kurosaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Puno finds it's way round the side to connect with Kurosaki's head.
Puno tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kurosaki defends well and Puno ends up having to push Kurosaki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Puno shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Puno misses with a straight right.
Kurosaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kurosaki.
Good exchange - Kurosaki coming out on top.#T1#
Kurosaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurosaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Puno. That did some damage!#CL#
Kurosaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Puno tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Akio Kurosaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Puno.
A short right from Kurosaki.
Puno lands with a left to the head.
Puno tries for a takedown. No joy.
Puno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puno has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Puno tries to pull guard but Kurosaki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Puno is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Puno tries to score a body lock takedown but Kurosaki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Puno decides to pull guard.
Kurosaki wanted to stand there but Puno had control of the position.
Kurosaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurosaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Puno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Kurosaki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Puno lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Puno wants to pass the guard but Kurosaki is keeping the position.
Puno trying to control but Kurosaki is working from the bottom.
Kurosaki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Puno working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Puno cracks Kurosaki with a solid left hand.
Kurosaki is pulling down on Puno's head to control his posture.
Puno is looking to work some ground and pound but Kurosaki has wrist control.
Puno throwing strikes from guard but Kurosaki blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Puno checks the leg kick nicely there.
Puno shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kurosaki but Kurosaki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kurosaki slips under a jab from Puno.
It looked like Kurosaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kurosaki punishes Puno's body with a nice straight punch.
Kurosaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kurosaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Puno tries to counter it with a takedown but Kurosaki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Puno closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kurosaki circles away.#T4#
Kurosaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Puno.
Puno slips a straight right by Kurosaki.
Puno lunges at Kurosaki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kurosaki's hand.
Puno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Puno.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. Kurosaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurosaki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kurosaki loads up on a big right hand but Puno slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Kurosaki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Puno tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kurosaki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Puno somewhat.
Kurosaki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kurosaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Puno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Puno swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Puno takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akio Kurosaki had his way with Manny Puno in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Puno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A bone on bone clash there as Puno blocks the leg kick.
Kurosaki misses the shot to the body.
Kurosaki loads up on a big right hand but Puno slips the punch.
Kurosaki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kurosaki throws an overhand right that lands on Puno's shoulder, as Puno tries to avoid the shot.
Puno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kurosaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puno defending well as Kurosaki loads up on a big left hand.
Kurosaki is looking to clinch.
Kurosaki missing with a left hand there. Puno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Kurosaki drives through and clinches with Puno against the cage.
Kurosaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Puno uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurosaki.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puno. #TD2#
Puno manages to pull guard.
Puno looking for a sweep. Not yet Puno, not yet.
Puno keeping full guard, as Kurosaki tries to pass. #T1#
Kurosaki preventing the sweep.
Kurosaki wants to pass the guard but Puno is keeping the position.
Kurosaki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kurosaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Puno is retaining full guard.
Puno looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Puno trying to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL#
Kurosaki moves into the clinch.
Puno is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kurosaki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Puno tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kurosaki smiles and moves away.
Akio Kurosaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Puno.
Puno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kurosaki throws a big shot that misses.
Puno drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kurosaki defends it well.
Kurosaki misses with a looping left.
Kurosaki digs a good hook to Puno's body.
Kurosaki connects with a single shot there.
Kurosaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Puno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurosaki manages to avoid it.
Puno throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Puno gets tackled into the cage by Kurosaki. Kurosaki maintains the clinch.
Kurosaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kurosaki lands a nice uppercut.
Puno misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Puno misses with a punch to the body.
Puno jumps guard but Kurosaki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Puno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kurosaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kurosaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Puno finds it's way round the side to connect with Kurosaki's head.
Puno misses with a takedown attempt - Kurosaki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kurosaki defending well as Puno loads up on a big left hand.
Kurosaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Puno throws out a powerful jab.
Puno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Puno fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Puno is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Puno drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kurosaki misses with a hook.
Puno misses with a few strikes there.
Puno shoots for a takedown but Kurosaki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4#
Kurosaki wants to clinch up but Puno keeps it at a distance.
Kurosaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurosaki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Puno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Puno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab lands there for Puno.#CL#
Kurosaki has Puno up against the cage in a clinch.
Puno blocking some punches.
Kurosaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Puno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurosaki leaves Puno with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kurosaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Puno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Puno takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big right from Kurosaki misses.
Kurosaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Puno can do to turn this around?
Kurosaki scores with a decent looking hook.
Kurosaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Manny Puno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurosaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puno.
Kurosaki throws a nice inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akio Kurosaki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kurosaki 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akio Kurosaki!
Akio Kurosaki is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, Akio Kurosaki 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.
The defeated Manny Puno had this to say: 'Planned on retiring many fights ago, but couldn’t back down from challenges. I want a rematch as my retirement fight. Good job Kuro, and Bjorn. See you soon..'.

Event: Syn Garuda vs Whymer
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Puno looking to score a takedown here. Experiment Il is defending well but Puno drives through and ends up in Experiment Il's guard.
Experiment Il wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Experiment Il tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Experiment Il pulls Puno in close to prevent any damage.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Experiment Il is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Experiment Il wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Experiment Il is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Experiment Il swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Puno lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Experiment Il looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno postures up in Experiment Il's guard and throws a big left but Experiment Il blocks it.
Experiment Il looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puno controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Puno checks the leg kick nicely there.
Puno looks to throw the jab but Experiment Il is out of range.
Puno misses with a right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a straight right hand.
Puno misses with an uppercut. Experiment Il saw that one coming.
Experiment Il throwing a counter right hand but Puno manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Experiment Il. #CL#
Experiment Il has taken the fight to the clinch.
Puno managing to block the knees to the body from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il is trying to stall.
Puno tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Experiment Il smiles and moves away. #T2#
Experiment Il tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Experiment Il fails to land with a series of punches.
Puno drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Experiment Il defends it well.
Puno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il avoids a punch combination nicely.
Puno throws a lazy right hand but Experiment Il sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Puno checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Experiment Il takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Experiment Il ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puno lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Puno throws a shot to the body.
Finnish Experiment Il is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Puno shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Experiment Il as he jumps to the side.
A slow jab from Experiment Il misses its intended target.
Experiment Il misses with a looping right.
Experiment Il moves in looking to clinch but Puno pushes him off.#T3#
Experiment Il on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Experiment Il misses with an uppercut.
Puno drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Experiment Il defends it well.
That kick from Experiment Il tenderised Puno's leg. Puno is trying to keep his angry face on.
Puno throws an overhand right that lands on Experiment Il's shoulder, as Experiment Il tries to avoid the shot.
Experiment Il looks to land a left hand but Puno moved out of range nicely.
Puno with the counter takedown but Experiment Il avoids it easily.
Experiment Il cracks Puno with a good jab.
Experiment Il takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Puno throws a hook but Experiment Il blocks it.
Experiment Il throws a hook but Puno blocks it.
Puno connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Experiment Il's hands.
Experiment Il lands with an overhand left.
Experiment Il swings for the body but Puno moves out of range.
Experiment Il throws a big shot that misses.
Experiment Il lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Experiment Il stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Experiment Il wants it to stay on the feet.
Finnish Experiment Il has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Puno.
Puno defending well as Experiment Il loads up on a big left hand.
Puno on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Experiment Il lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Puno feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Puno is working Experiment Il over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Puno in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Puno wants to control from the top but Experiment Il keeps moving.
Puno throws a strike but Experiment Il rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Puno has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Puno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Finnish Experiment Il will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Puno works Experiment Il's body with a nice hook.
Experiment Il throws an overhand right that lands on Puno's shoulder, as Puno tries to avoid the shot.
And Puno tries to counter it with a takedown but Experiment Il pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Puno misses with an uppercut.
Experiment Il tries to close the distance and clinch but Puno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Experiment Il misses with a hook. Puno ducked under it nicely.
Puno is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Experiment Il swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puno misses with a right hand
and Puno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puno keeps the fight on the outside.
Puno connects with a body shot that sends Experiment Il's belly button to the back.
Experiment Il waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puno.#TD2#
Puno shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Puno was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Puno is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Experiment Il's shoulder. That is not cool.
Puno trying to control the position but Experiment Il is working away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Experiment Il struggling a bit here.#T1#
Puno wants to control for a moment but Experiment Il uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Experiment Il is not content to let Puno control the position.
Puno looks to land a strike but Experiment Il avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Experiment Il has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Puno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Experiment Il is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Experiment Il is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Puno wants to control from the top but Experiment Il keeps moving.
Puno is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Experiment Il is keeping the position.
Experiment Il controls Puno momentarily but Puno frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Experiment Il takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Puno moves out of range of the leg kick from Experiment Il.
A good leg kick by Experiment Il.
Puno misses with a hook.#T3#
Experiment Il waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puno.
A leg kick checked by Puno.
Donk. Puno catches Experiment Il right on the button with a cross.
Experiment Il jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puno scores with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Puno lands an impressive looking overhand right. Experiment Il doesn't seem phased though.
Puno throws a looping overhand right but Experiment Il ducks down to avoid it.
Experiment Il misses with a low kick.
Puno clobbers Experiment Il with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Puno missing with a left hand there. Experiment Il was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Puno is defended easily by Experiment Il.
Puno lands the left hand.
Experiment Il's jab looks to have found its range, popping Puno under the eye.
Experiment Il throws a leg kick but Puno sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Experiment Il looks to land a left hand but Puno moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puno dives in and grabs Experiment Il's left leg, looking for a takedown. Experiment Il pushes down on Puno's head and hops out.
Experiment Il moves forwards but Puno connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Experiment Il on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Puno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Experiment Il throws a body shot but no joy.
Puno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slow jab from Experiment Il misses its intended target.
Puno with the counter takedown but Experiment Il avoids it easily.
Puno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Experiment Il.
Puno throws a shot from downtown. Experiment Il moves away and avoids it.
Puno throws a big shot that misses.
Puno missing with a left hand there. Experiment Il was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puno digs a good hook to Experiment Il's body.
Puno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Experiment Il throws out the jab.
Experiment Il throws out a loose jab but Puno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puno misses with an uppercut. Experiment Il saw that one coming.
Jab, jab by Experiment Il - just one landing.
Experiment Il throws a leg kick but Puno moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Experiment Il stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Puno shoots in for a takedown but Experiment Il shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Experiment Il.
A little feinted left hand from Experiment Il on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Puno has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Puno there as he acknowledges the shot.
Puno takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Experiment Il misses with a leg kick.
Experiment Il takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been told by Experiment Il's head coaches at The Lab that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Finnish Experiment Il is winning the standup battle so far.
Experiment Il bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Experiment Il swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Puno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Experiment Il.
Puno throws a body shot but no joy.
Manny Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puno digs a good body shot into Experiment Il's ribs.
Experiment Il throws a leg kick which misses Puno's front leg but catches the back leg as Puno tries to avoid it.
Puno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Puno misses its intended target.
Puno checks a low kick from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il misses with a low kick.
Puno throws a lazy right hand but Experiment Il sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Experiment Il misses with a jab, cross combination.
Puno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Experiment Il sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Puno changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Experiment Il looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Experiment Il takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Puno landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Experiment Il is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Puno is trying to control the action in half guard but Experiment Il is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Experiment Il keeping hold of Puno's head, controlling as best he can.
Experiment Il regains full guard. Nicely done.
Experiment Il looking to control.
Experiment Il can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Puno controls the pace.#T2#
Experiment Il working a defensive guard here.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Experiment Il is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Experiment Il had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Puno defends it easily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Puno is pushing down on Experiment Il's leg trying to pass to half guard. Experiment Il is fighting to maintain full guard but Puno has managed to sneak the leg through.
Puno working over Experiment Il with some ground and pound. Experiment Il looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Puno is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3#
Puno looking to control but Experiment Il is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Experiment Il working to try and regain half guard.
Experiment Il wants to hold on but Puno pushes him away.
Puno throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Experiment Il because Puno loaded up on that one.
Puno lands a big elbow.
Puno fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Experiment Il tries to lock up and control but Puno gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Puno throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T4#
Experiment Il is squirming around, avoiding Puno's attempts to control the action.
Puno lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Puno looking to control but Experiment Il is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Experiment Il holds on, trying desperately to control.
Puno wants to control the pace but Experiment Il is squirming around nicely.
Experiment Il keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Puno is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Good work by Puno as he checks the leg kick.
Puno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Puno.
Puno shoots in looking for a takedown but Experiment Il manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Puno's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Puno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment Il manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Puno closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Puno lands in his opponent's guard.
Puno throws a strike but Experiment Il rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Experiment Il trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Puno holds on and takes a little breather.
Let's hope that Puno has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Experiment Il trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Experiment Il is stalling in the full guard.
Puno looking for a sweep. Not yet Puno, not yet.
Puno is adopting a defensive guard.
Experiment Il slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Puno holds on and takes a little breather.
Experiment Il trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Puno scores with a nice right hand.
Puno looks to land a right hand but Experiment Il moved out of range.
Puno blocks a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Puno.
Experiment Il bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Puno's head backwards.
Experiment Il swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Puno closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Puno lands in his opponent's guard.
Puno slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Manny Puno has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Experiment Il is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Puno off and has taken his back!
Experiment Il not allowing Puno to control his hands.
Puno tries to roll but Experiment Il sticks to his back.
Experiment Il biding his time, looking for the opening.
Experiment Il keeps control of the position as Puno tries to break free.
Experiment Il not allowing Puno to control his hands. #T4#
Experiment Il biding his time, controlling Puno.
A lull in the action here.
Puno wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Experiment Il controlling the positon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Finnish Experiment Il had his way with Manny Puno in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Experiment Il works the jab nicely.
Experiment Il cracks Puno with an open hand slap.
Puno loads up on a big right hand but Experiment Il slips the punch.
Puno lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Experiment Il waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puno.
A slow jab from Puno misses its intended target. #TD2#
Puno looking to score a takedown here. Experiment Il is defending well but Puno drives through and ends up in Experiment Il's guard.
Experiment Il is pulling down on Puno's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno tries to free his leg and advance position but Experiment Il is retaining full guard. #T1#
Experiment Il trying to control the position here.
Experiment Il utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Experiment Il utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Experiment Il avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Experiment Il being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Puno gets a double leg takedown into Experiment Il's guard.
Experiment Il pulls Puno in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Puno is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Puno is fighting to break Experiment Il's control of his arms but Experiment Il is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Puno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Experiment Il keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Experiment Il is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Experiment Il throws a low kick but Puno moves out of range easily.
Puno digs a good hook to Experiment Il's body.
Experiment Il avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Puno. Beautiful body shot.
Experiment Il throws an overhand right that lands on Puno's shoulder, as Puno tries to avoid the shot.
Experiment Il pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Puno catches Experiment Il with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Puno looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Experiment Il is fending him off so far but Puno persists. Nope, Experiment Il circles away and we're back to standing.
Experiment Il blocks a jab.
Experiment Il takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Experiment Il throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Experiment Il looks to land a right hand but Puno moved out of range.
Puno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Experiment Il on the side of the head.
Experiment Il misses the shot to the body.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Experiment Il.
Puno changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Puno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment Il moves away.#T4#
Experiment Il throws a big shot that misses.
Experiment Il stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Experiment Il wants it to stay on the feet.
Experiment Il is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puno.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment Il lands a jab to Puno's midsection.#TD2#
Puno shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Puno showed some decent athleticism there.
Experiment Il is not content to let Puno control the position.
Puno throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Puno is nestled in close to Experiment Il, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Puno working Experiment Il over with strikes.
Puno looks to land a strike but Experiment Il avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Experiment Il looking for a sweep. Not yet Experiment Il, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Puno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Puno has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Puno! Manny Puno retains his featherweight title!
Manny Puno took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Love you Shamrock, youï¿½re the man. A true Champion and happy to call you my great friend.. '.
The defeated Finnish Experiment Il had this to say: 'Prkl, stna, vttu..'.

Event: Syn 777 McNasty vs Tower
Date: Jan 31, 2021

#R1##TD#
Puno dives in and scores a takedown into Ekaku's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Puno wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
Puno preventing the sweep.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ekaku has his hands on Puno's head, controlling the position.
Ekaku wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing that Puno has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekaku seems keen to control Puno's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ekaku is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Ekaku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Puno is aware though and is defending well.
Ekaku keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass.
Ekaku utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Puno postures up in Ekaku's guard and throws a big left but Ekaku blocks it.
Puno throwing strikes but missing.
Puno trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
Puno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku is keeping the position for now.
Ekaku is trying to keep Puno in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ekaku has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Puno defending well as Ekaku loads up on a big left hand.
Puno attempts a counter takedown but Ekaku avoids it well and moves away.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Puno decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ekaku's guard.
Puno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Puno throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ekaku works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Puno trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
Ekaku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puno connects with a couple of short punches.
Ekaku preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Puno is pushing down on Ekaku's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ekaku is fighting to maintain full guard but Puno has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekaku is trying to get back to full guard.
Puno controlling the action here.
Puno lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Puno thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ekaku's head.
Puno wants to take a breather but Ekaku is having none of it.
Puno is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ekaku has hold of Puno's hands but Puno slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ekaku gets back to full guard.
Ekaku keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Puno throws a big right hand that misses.
Ekaku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puno throws a big right hand that misses.
Ekaku trying to keep a closed guard but Puno is proving a slippery customer.
Puno advances position into side control!
Puno with the ground and pound but Ekaku regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ekaku slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekaku is trying to keep Puno in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Puno slips a jab from Ekaku.
Puno feinted with a counter takedown.
Puno lands a jab to Ekaku's midsection.
Puno blocks a low kick nicely.
Puno misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Puno.
Ekaku misses with a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Ekaku 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheers as Puno lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ekaku doesn't seem phased though.
Puno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ekaku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ekaku throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Puno counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku is trying to keep Puno in close.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
Puno is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ekaku looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Puno looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ekaku wants to sweep here but Puno controlling him for the moment.
Puno advances to half guard.
Puno thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Puno missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Puno thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ekaku's head. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ekaku wants to improve his position but Puno is controlling well.
Ekaku gets full guard.
Ekaku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Puno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Puno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku is keeping the position for now.
Manny Puno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Puno with a nice head shot there.
Puno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku is keeping the position for now.
Ekaku is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Puno postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Puno lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Puno wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
Puno stopping the sweep attempt from Ekaku.
Puno wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Puno's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ekaku is on top in guard. #REVB#
Ekaku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ekaku being controlled here momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Puno is on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
Ekaku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Puno scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ekaku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Puno won't allow Ekaku to sweep him here.
Ekaku is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Puno is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puno gets back to full guard.
Ekaku looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Puno throws out a powerful jab.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a shot from downtown. Puno moves away and avoids it.
Ekaku defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Puno.
Ekaku cracks Puno with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Puno lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ekaku looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Puno shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ekaku pinned against the cage. Ekaku gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Puno throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ekaku.
Ekaku doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Puno scores with a nice strike.
Ekaku takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku goes for a double leg but Puno avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Puno continues to drive forward.#T1#
Ekaku throws a leg kick #TD#
and Puno counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Puno wants to pass to mount but Ekaku is defending the position.
Ekaku trying to control but Puno postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Puno in particular looking to stall.
Puno is trying to control the action in half guard but Ekaku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Puno is really struggling to control Ekaku but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Puno trying to control from Ekaku's half guard. Ekaku has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Puno won't allow Ekaku to sweep him here.
Puno trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom. #T2#
Puno lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ekaku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puno stays in close to Ekaku's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ekaku is on top in guard. #REVB#
Puno wants to sweep but no luck.
Ekaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Puno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno controlling the position.#T3#
Ekaku looking to pass the guard.
Puno looking for a sweep. Not yet Puno, not yet.
Ekaku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puno is keeping the position for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Puno has control of Ekaku's left arm, preventing Ekaku from doing any damage.
Puno can't keep his opponent in guard - Ekaku advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Puno is trying is best to control the position here.
Puno is looking for a sweep. Ekaku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Puno is working hard here to advance position.
Puno manages to get to full guard. #T4#
Puno keeping moving, preventing Ekaku from controlling successfully.
Puno controlling the position.
Puno 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ekaku looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Puno moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Puno wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Manny Puno did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
Jab from Ekaku.
Manny Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Puno fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ekaku sprawls well initially but Puno persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ekaku makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ekaku.
Puno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puno has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Ekaku keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ekaku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Puno defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Puno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku is keeping the position for now.
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ekaku looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Puno cracks Ekaku with a solid left hand.
Puno looking to sit in guard and control but Ekaku gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Puno managing to control the position.
Puno trying to control the position. #T2#
Puno is pulling down on Ekaku's head to control his posture.
Ekaku controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Puno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ekaku is one step ahead there.
Puno is trying to keep Ekaku in close.
Ekaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Puno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ekaku pushes down on Puno's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Puno slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Puno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ekaku's guard. #REVR#
Ekaku controls Puno momentarily but Puno frees himself.
Ekaku trying to control the position here.
Puno trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom. #T4#
Puno is looking to work some ground and pound but Ekaku has wrist control.
Puno is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ekaku is pulling down on Puno's head. It's preventing any offense from Puno, at least for the moment.
Puno content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekaku is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno had his way with Hiroshi Ekaku in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
A punch combination from Puno misses. #TD#
Puno shoots in and gets a takedown into Ekaku's guard.
Ekaku wants to sweep here but Puno controlling him for the moment.
Ekaku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Puno distracts Ekaku with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ekaku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puno trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ekaku lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku stopping the sweep attempt from Puno.
Puno is pulling down on Ekaku's head. It's preventing any offense from Ekaku, at least for the moment.#T1#
Ekaku controls from within his opponent's guard.
Puno managing to control the position.
Puno has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ekaku wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving.
Ekaku stopping the sweep attempt from Puno.
Puno keeping moving, preventing Ekaku from controlling successfully.
Hiroshi Ekaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Puno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ekaku's guard. #REVR#
Puno controlling from the top position.
Puno trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno looking to sit in guard and control but Ekaku gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Puno pulls Ekaku in close to prevent any damage.
Ekaku wants to pass the guard but Puno is keeping the position.#T3#
Puno seems keen to control Ekaku's posture.
Ekaku in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ekaku wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving.
Ekaku postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ekaku sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ekaku trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Ekaku working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Donk. Puno catches Ekaku right on the button with a cross.
Puno lands a glancing blow to the side of Ekaku's head.
The fighters circling - Ekaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puno feinted with a counter takedown.
Puno checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Puno is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Puno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puno misses the shot to the body.
Ekaku thuds a left hand into Puno's body.
Puno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ekaku.
A jab from Puno does it's job there.
Puno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
Puno appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ekaku misses with a straight right.
Manny Puno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ekaku looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Puno counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Ekaku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Puno defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Puno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Puno 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Puno!
Manny Puno retains his featherweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Manny Puno said 'Love you Shamrock, youï¿½re the man. A true Champion and happy to call you my great friend.. '.

Event: PFC 240 Golovkin vs Puno
Date: Jan 17, 2021

#R1#
Puno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Puno cracks Golovkin with an open hand slap.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Puno has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Puno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puno doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Golovkin counters with a left to the body.
No joy there for Puno, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Golovkin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Puno doesn't seem phased though.
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Puno.
The fighters circling - Puno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puno throws a jab when Golovkin was well out of range.
Golovkin throws a lazy right hand but Puno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Golovkin lands the left hand.
A swing and a miss from Puno.
Golovkin connects with a body shot.
Puno avoids the body shot from Golovkin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puno shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Golovkin defends it nicely.
Golovkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puno.
Golovkin stuffs the takedown.
Vadim Golovkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Puno.#T1#
Golovkin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A lazy left from Golovkin finds it's target.
No luck for Puno with that takedown attempt.
Golovkin staying out of range there.
Puno misses with a hook.
A low kick lands for Golovkin.
Puno avoids the body shot from Golovkin.
Puno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Golovkin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Golovkin missing with a left hand there. Puno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Golovkin is looking to wear down Puno with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Golovkin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Puno tries to bum rush Golovkin with a series of wild strikes but Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Golovkin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vadim Golovkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puno misses with a wild combination. #TD2#
Puno decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puno is keen to just control but Golovkin is a slippery customer.
Golovkin has hold of Puno's hands but Puno slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Golovkin trying to hold on to Puno's head to control him but Puno postures up. #T2#
Golovkin is not content to let Puno control the position.
Puno thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Golovkin wants to control the action here but instead Puno manages to pass to full mount!
Golovkin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Puno.
Puno pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Puno looking to control but Golovkin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Puno raining down hammerfists from mount.
Golovkin tries to lock up and control but Puno gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Puno can't control as he wanted to and Golovkin manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Puno missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Puno working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Puno sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Golovkin defending well though.
Puno landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Puno looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Golovkin defending well though.
Golovkin is looking for a sweep. Puno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Golovkin won't allow Puno to pass to mount.
Puno with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Puno is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4#
Puno punching from mount but Golovkin doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Puno throws a strike there. Golovkin manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Golovkin is looking to get back to full guard here but Puno has managed to pass to side control instead.
Puno grinds an elbow into Golovkin's temple.
Golovkin is not content to let Puno control the position.
Golovkin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Phoenix Fight Team that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Puno.
A shot to the liver by Golovkin. Beautiful body shot.
Puno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Golovkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Puno.
Golovkin connects with a single shot there.
Puno scores with the left hand. Golovkin knows he should have avoided that one.
Golovkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Puno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golovkin.#TD2#
Puno feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Puno is looking to work some ground and pound but Golovkin has wrist control.
Puno working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Golovkin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Golovkin trying to keep a closed guard but Puno is proving a slippery customer.
Golovkin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Puno stopping the sweep attempt from Golovkin.
Puno passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Golovkin being controlled for a moment.
Puno in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by Puno.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Golovkin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Puno trying to control from Golovkin's half guard. Golovkin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Golovkin is trying to control the position but Puno postures up. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Puno throwing strikes but missing.
Puno controls from within his opponent's guard.
Puno wants to control from the top but Golovkin keeps moving.
Puno looking to sit in guard and control but Golovkin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Puno has a closed guard, preventing Golovkin from standing up.
Puno controlling Golovkin's posture. #T3#
Puno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Golovkin stopping the sweep attempt from Puno.
Manny Puno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Golovkin being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Golovkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Golovkin connects with a jab.
Manny Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golovkin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Golovkin lands with a hook. Puno tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Puno fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Golovkin avoids it really well and circles away.
Puno has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Golovkin.
Golovkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin slips under a jab from Puno.
Golovkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Puno circles away quickly and effectively.
Puno throws a hook but Golovkin avoids it easily.
Puno lands a really nice looking cross but Golovkin seems unphased.
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Puno.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Golovkin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golovkin stuffs the takedown attempt from Puno. Puno gets slowly back to his feet.
Puno drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Golovkin dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Golovkin moves forwards but Puno connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A lazy left from Puno finds it's target.
Vadim Golovkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Golovkin swings for the body but Puno moves out of range.
Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Golovkin moves out of range as Puno strikes.
Golovkin lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Golovkin misses the target.
Golovkin takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golovkin. Puno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puno shoots in and drives through. Golovkin sprawls well.
Puno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Golovkin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Puno scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puno seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Golovkin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Puno trying to control the pace.
Golovkin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Puno is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Puno trying to control from half guard but Golovkin is working away.
Puno is looking to advance position but Golovkin won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Puno is trying to control the action in half guard but Golovkin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Golovkin is trying to get back to full guard.
Puno looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Puno connects with a nice short shot to Golovkin's temple.
Puno trying to mount his opponent but Golovkin defends it.
Golovkin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Puno. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Golovkin staying out of range there.
Golovkin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Left hook, right uppercut from Golovkin.
Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Puno is just out of range.
Golovkin misses the shot to the body.
Golovkin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Puno misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Golovkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Puno.#T3#
Golovkin misses with a two punch combination.
Golovkin slips under a jab from Puno.
Puno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Golovkin throws a lazy right hand but Puno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Puno throws out a loose jab but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Golovkin.
Puno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Golovkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Golovkin looks to land a right hand but Puno moved out of range.
Puno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Golovkin misses with an uppercut.
Puno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Puno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Puno shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Golovkin pinned against the cage. Golovkin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Golovkin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Puno jabs Golovkin right on the nose. Golovkin blinks but takes it well.
Puno walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puno throws a body punch but Golovkin moves out of range.
Golovkin misses with a straight left.
Golovkin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Puno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Golovkin.
Golovkin throws a wild body kick that Puno sees coming a mile off.
A big right from Golovkin misses.
Puno scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Golovkin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Golovkin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Golovkin wants it to stay on the feet.
Vadim Golovkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Puno.
Golovkin throws a big shot that misses.
Golovkin throws a body punch but Puno moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Vadim Golovkin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Golovkin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Puno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Puno might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Puno shoots and misses
and Golovkin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Puno misses with a right hand
and Golovkin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Puno lands with a right hand.
Puno dives in for a single leg takedown but Golovkin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Puno shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Golovkin sprawls well. Golovkin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Puno gets slowly back to his feet.
Vadim Golovkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Puno.
Golovkin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Golovkin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Golovkin throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Puno counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Golovkin!

Golovkin throws Puno to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puno slips a jab from Golovkin.
Puno missing with a left hand there. Golovkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Golovkin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Puno on the side of the head.
Puno throws an overhand right that lands on Golovkin's shoulder, as Golovkin tries to avoid the shot.
Golovkin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Golovkin throws a shot from downtown. Puno moves away and avoids it.
Golovkin looks to land a right hand but Puno moved out of range.
Puno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Golovkin manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Golovkin.
Golovkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puno.
Puno misses with a right hand
and Golovkin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Puno thinking.
Golovkin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Puno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Puno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Golovkin.
Golovkin cracks Puno with an open hand slap.
Golovkin lands a body shot.
Puno looks for a takedown but Golovkin sprawls well.
It looked like Golovkin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Puno.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Golovkin. #T2#
Golovkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puno.
Puno gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Golovkin misses with a looping right.
Golovkin lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Golovkin misses.
Golovkin lands with a nice body punch.
Golovkin misses with a hook. Puno ducked under it nicely.
Puno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Golovkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puno shoots in but no luck this time.
Puno moves out of range as Golovkin strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Golovkin.
Golovkin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Puno. That did some damage!
Puno shoots in looking for a takedown but Golovkin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Puno's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Puno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puno scores with a jab. Golovkin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Puno avoids the body shot from Golovkin. #T3#
Golovkin moves away from the strike by Puno.
Golovkin with a nice calf kick.
Puno swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Golovkin counters with a right hand to the body.
Puno defending well as Golovkin loads up on a big left hand.
Golovkin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Puno's head.
Golovkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Puno can do to turn this around?
Puno fails with a takedown attempt.
Puno dives in and grabs Golovkin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Golovkin pushes down on Puno's head and hops out.
Golovkin cracks Puno with a good jab.
Golovkin ducks right into an uppercut from Puno.
Puno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Golovkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puno shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Golovkin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Puno takes a swing at Golovkin's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Puno drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puno throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Golovkin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Puno lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Puno trying to control but Golovkin is working from the bottom.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Golovkin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Golovkin is pulling down on Puno's head. It's preventing any offense from Puno, at least for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Golovkin had his way with Manny Puno in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Puno scores with a hook to the body. Golovkin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Golovkin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Golovkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Golovkin.
Puno avoids the body shot from Golovkin.
Golovkin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Puno misses with a hook.
Golovkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puno changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Golovkin is looking to slow Puno down with leg kicks.
Golovkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno avoids the body shot from Golovkin.
Puno lands a lovely overhand right.
Puno misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Golovkin misses with a hook. Puno ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Golovkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Golovkin connects with the punch.
Puno looks to land a right hand but Golovkin moved out of range.
Puno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Puno is just out of range.
Puno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Golovkin manages to avoid it.
Puno feints a jab promting Golovkin to slip. Puno then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Golovkin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Puno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Puno has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Puno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Golovkin.
Puno misses with a body shot
and Golovkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puno misses with a straight right.
Puno avoids the body shot from Golovkin.
Puno slips under a jab from Golovkin.
Puno lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Puno misses its intended target.
Puno throws the left hand but Golovkin avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Puno moves out of range as Golovkin strikes.
Puno throws a poor cross that misses
and Golovkin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Puno thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golovkin takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.
Golovkin misses with a hook.
Puno with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Golovkin to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice body punch from Golovkin.
A telegraphed right hand from Puno misses the target.
Golovkin loads up on a big right hand but Puno slips the punch.
Golovkin scores with a nice strike.
Golovkin throws a looping overhand right but Puno ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Puno misses.
Puno fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Golovkin lands with an overhand left.
Golovkin throws a hook to the side of Puno's head but Puno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Golovkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puno.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golovkin. Puno does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Puno misses with a double jab.
Puno slips a jab from Golovkin.
Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puno.
A counter left hand to the body from Golovkin misses its target.
Puno slips a straight right by Golovkin.
Puno thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking cross lands there for Puno.
Golovkin takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.
Puno looks to throw the jab but Golovkin is out of range.
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Puno.
A nice leg kick lands there from Golovkin.
Golovkin scores with a shot to the body.
Puno connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Puno scores with a nice right hand.
Puno walks into a straight right hand from Golovkin.
Golovkin throws the left hand but Puno avoids the punch easily.
Puno is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Golovkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Puno scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golovkin throws a body punch but Puno moves out of range.
Puno throws a shot from downtown. Golovkin moves away and avoids it.
Golovkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puno throws out the jab.
Puno looks to land a right hand but Golovkin moved out of range.
Puno scores with a crisp jab that stopped Golovkin in his tracks.
Puno throws a shot from downtown. Golovkin moves away and avoids it.
Golovkin throws a jab when Puno was well out of range.
Puno with the counter takedown but Golovkin avoids it easily.
Golovkin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Puno misses the jab.
Golovkin scores with a leg kick.
Puno throws a shot from downtown. Golovkin moves away and avoids it.
Puno throws a poor cross that misses
and Golovkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Golovkin enables Puno to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Golovkin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Golovkin keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Manny Puno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Golovkin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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 Vadim Golovkin.
I think Golovkin 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:48
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Syn 768
Date: Dec 27, 2020

#R1#
Shamrock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Puno.
Nice body punch from Puno.
Puno lands a really nice looking cross but Shamrock seems unphased.
Puno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock lands a jab.
Shamrock misses with a head kick.
We've been informed that Shamrock has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD#
Puno drives through with a takedown into Shamrock's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Puno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shamrock managing to control the position.
Puno preventing the sweep.
Puno content to stall in guard here.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Shamrock is keeping the position.
We've been hearing that Puno has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Puno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shamrock is keeping the position for now.
Puno is pushing down on Shamrock's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shamrock is fighting to maintain full guard but Puno has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shamrock looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shamrock wants to improve his position but Puno is controlling well.
Puno is looking to take a break and control but Shamrock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shamrock desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Puno trying to control the action but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Puno tries to pass to full mount but Shamrock defends it.
Shamrock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Puno.
Shamrock wants to improve his position but Puno is controlling well.
Puno works his foot free and advances to mount.
Shamrock is wriggling around trying to escape.
Puno sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T3#
Shamrock can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno controlling the pace for now.
Shamrock tries to reverse the position but Puno maintains control.
Puno throws some wild stikes that Shamrock manages to avoid easily.
Puno lands a big elbow.
Puno unloading with bombs!
Puno lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Puno unloads with some shots from mount but Shamrock bucks and avoids them well.
Shamrock holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Puno tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Shamrock tries to lock up and control but Puno gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Puno unloads with some shots from mount but Shamrock bucks and avoids them well. #T4#
Puno throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Puno has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Poor strikes thrown by Puno there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puno postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shamrock looks a forlorn figure.
Puno looking to ground and pound but Shamrock is blocking nicely.
Puno avoids the attempt from Shamrock to control.
Puno throwing strikes here but Shamrock is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Puno trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shamrock tries to reverse the position but Puno maintains control.
Shamrock wants to control but Puno is having none of it.
Puno working the ground and pound effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Puno moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
A lazy left from Puno finds it's target.
Shamrock misses with a double jab.
Shamrock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Puno is out of range.
Puno throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shamrock on the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Puno. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Puno.
Puno takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Puno bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Puno connects with a right hand. Shamrock shakes it off.
Puno slips a jab from Shamrock.
Puno is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Puno throws a series of strikes that have Shamrock backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shamrock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shamrock walks into a stiff left hand from Puno.
Puno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Puno.
Shamrock unleashes a big counter combination but Puno bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice shot lands for Puno.
Shamrock misses with a leg kick.
Puno appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Puno scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shamrock in his tracks.
Shamrock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Shamrock finds it's way through Puno's defenses.
Puno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Puno feinted with a counter takedown.
Nick Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shamrock lands with a right hand.
Puno misses with an uppercut.
Puno with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shamrock counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A combination from Shamrock does no damage.
Puno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shamrock misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puno lands with a nice body punch.
Nice uppercut there from Puno.
The crowd cheers as Puno lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shamrock doesn't seem phased though.
Puno dips to his left and cracks Shamrock with an uppercut!
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Puno.
Shamrock only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Puno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Puno.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but Puno avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Puno drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shamrock seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Shamrock seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Puno sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shamrock's guard.
Puno tries to pass to full mount but Shamrock defends it.
Puno performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Puno throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shamrock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Puno trying to control from half guard but Shamrock is working away.
Shamrock won't allow Puno to pass to mount.
Shamrock tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg.
Puno is trying to control. Shamrock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shamrock gets back to full guard.
Shamrock looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shamrock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shamrock throws a hook but Puno avoids it easily.
Puno bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shamrock's head backwards.
Shamrock throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Puno closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shamrock to the mat! Shamrock manages to get full guard.
Shamrock looking for a sweep. Not yet Shamrock, not yet.
Puno is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Puno shoots in looking for a takedown but Shamrock manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Puno's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Puno slips under a jab.
Puno fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shamrock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Puno.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Puno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puno.
Shamrock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Puno misses.
Puno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamrock.
A nice side step and Shamrock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Puno uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Puno looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puno wants to pass the guard but Shamrock is defending well.
Shamrock is looking for a sweep. Puno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Shamrock keeping hold of Puno's head, controlling as best he can.
Shamrock tries to roll over but Puno keeps him under control.
Shamrock preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Puno connects with a nice short shot to Shamrock's temple.
Shamrock tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg.
Shamrock on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shamrock tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shamrock won't allow Puno to pass to mount.
Puno with the ground and pound but Shamrock uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Shamrock 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.
Puno is in close to Shamrock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Puno with a flurry of punches that miss.
Puno passes into half guard.
Puno thows a huge punch but Shamrock dodges it nicely.
Shamrock is looking for a sweep. Puno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shamrock is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Puno slows the pace down in half guard.
Shamrock is staying active underneath Puno, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shamrock is trying to maintain the position but Puno is very close to passing his half guard.
Shamrock is refusing to be controlled, as Puno sits in half guard.
Puno looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Puno looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Puno is looking to take a break and control but Shamrock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shamrock tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg.
Puno is looking to take a break and control but Shamrock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puno.
Manny Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puno digs a good body shot into Shamrock's ribs.
Puno missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shamrock throws a low kick but it's checked well by Puno.
Puno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manny Puno is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamrock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Puno is out of range and Shamrock settles back down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puno works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Puno scores with the left hand. Shamrock knows he should have avoided that one.
Puno scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Puno misses with a straight right.
Shamrock is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Shamrock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Puno fails with a takedown attempt.
Puno scores with a decent looking hook.
Shamrock stuffs the takedown attempt from Puno. Puno gets slowly back to his feet.
Puno throws an off balance right hand
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Shamrock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Puno catches Shamrock right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Puno drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shamrock being controlled here, momentarily.
Puno pushing down on Shamrock's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Shamrock is staying active underneath Puno, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shamrock regains full guard. Nicely done.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
Puno with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Puno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shamrock can do to turn this around?
Shamrock seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Puno won't allow Shamrock to sweep him here.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shamrock keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass.
Puno working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shamrock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Puno lands a couple of digs.
Puno throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shamrock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Puno landing with the ground and pound.
Puno won't allow Shamrock to sweep him here.
Puno postures up in Shamrock's guard and throws a big left but Shamrock blocks it.
Puno trying to control but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
Puno preventing the sweep. #T3#
Puno working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shamrock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shamrock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shamrock walks into a stiff left hand from Puno.
Puno connects with a jab.
Puno misses with a takedown attempt - Shamrock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Puno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Puno.
Shamrock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Donk. Puno catches Shamrock right on the button with a cross.
Shamrock throws a sloppy head kick and Puno moves out of range easily.
Shamrock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Puno shoots for a double leg takedown but Shamrock sprawls well. He's pushed Puno's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shamrock shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Puno eats them both and turns towards Shamrock to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Shamrock misses. #T4#
Puno scores with a sloppy right hand. Shamrock should have avoided that one.
Puno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno manages to avoid it.
Puno shoots in for a double leg but Shamrock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shamrock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shamrock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Puno finds it's way round the side to connect with Shamrock's head.
Puno moves forwards but Shamrock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Puno throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Puno doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Puno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Puno.
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Puno's head but Puno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puno feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Manny Puno will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!#R5#
Puno cracks Shamrock with an open hand slap.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Puno ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock throws a nice looking combination but Puno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Puno fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Puno tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shamrock swivels and escapes.#TD#
Puno gets the takedown into side control.

Shamrock explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Puno shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shamrock working a defensive guard here.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shamrock is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Shamrock has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Puno is proving hard to escape from.
Puno manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shamrock manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Puno distracts Shamrock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Puno postures up in Shamrock's guard and throws a big left but Shamrock blocks it.
Puno lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shamrock pulls Puno in to control the position.
Puno controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shamrock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Puno.
Nick Shamrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Puno stopping the sweep attempt from Shamrock.
Shamrock is looking to sweep but instead, Puno has passed into half guard.
Shamrock trying to control from the bottom.
Puno wants to pass to mount but Shamrock is defending the position.
Shamrock is trying to control but can't.
Shamrock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puno throwing shots but Shamrock is blocking nicely. #T3#
Shamrock is trying to get back to full guard.
Shamrock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Puno.
Shamrock is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A clash of legs there as Puno blocks the low kick.
Puno feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shamrocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shamrock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Puno.
Puno throws a shot to the body.
Puno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Puno shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Puno wants to take a breather but Shamrock is having none of it. #T4#
Shamrock is looking to improve his position.
Puno controlling the action here.
Puno missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Puno is stalling here. Shamrock is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Puno seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shamrock has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Puno gets back to half guard.
Manny Puno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Puno gets back to full guard.

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 Manny Puno.
Well Puno 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Puno!
Manny Puno retains his featherweight title!
An intense looking Manny Puno took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Love you Shamrock, youï¿½re the man. A true Champion and happy to call you my great friend.. '.

Event: Syn 764
Date: Dec 06, 2020

#R1#
Grande lands a right hook to the body.
Puno throws a hook but Grande blocks it.
Puno misses with a series of wild punches.
Grande takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.
Grande darts in trying to clinch
and Puno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Puno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
Grande misses with a body punch
and Puno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grande is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Puno rather than just go for the knockout.
Puno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puno loads up on a big right hand but Grande slips the punch.
Puno connects with the punch.
Grande takes one to the chin there.
Puno checks the leg kick.
Grande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grande misses with a right hand
and Puno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grande misses with a straight left.
Puno swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grande.
Puno swinging wildly here.
Puno scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puno moves away.
Grande throws a leg kick but Puno sees it coming and moves out of range.
Puno shoots for a double leg takedown but Grande sprawls well. He's pushed Puno's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Puno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puno moves away.
Puno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Grande misses the target.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puno was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Grande misses with a lunging right hand
and Puno counters with a straight right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Puno misses with a looping right.
Puno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grande throws a chopping leg kick but Puno manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Puno is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Grande walks into a straight right hand from Puno.
Grande walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grande misses with a right hand
and Puno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Puno is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grande connects with a high kick.
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!
Puno scores with a jab to the body.
Puno fails to land the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grande! But no joy.
Puno misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Puno takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grande misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Puno misses the target.
Jesus Chico Grande is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puno throws a hook to the side of Grande's head but Grande sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puno moves away.
Puno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grande keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
Puno is looking to counter punch.
Puno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grande at a distance.
Puno is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Grande darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Puno cracks a nice hook into Grande's ribs.
Puno misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Grande misses the target.
Puno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puno moves away.
Grande scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Puno tries for a takedown but Grande sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Puno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grande's head.
Grande needs to keep his hands up - Puno had a free shot at his head there.
Puno takes one on the button.
Puno lands an overhand right.#T3#
The fighters circling - Grande throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puno throwing a counter right hand but Grande manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Grande. No joy for Puno on that attempt. #CL2#
Grande clinches.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puno prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande lands a right hand that snaps the head of Puno backwards.
Puno looking for a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Grande. #BC#
Puno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grande getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno manages to avoid it.#TD#
Puno fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Grande to the ground. Puno is now in Grande's guard.
Puno throwing strikes but missing.
Puno is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Puno wants to control from the top but Grande keeps moving.
Grande wants to stand up but Puno is controlling him. #T4#
Puno wants to control from the top but Grande keeps moving.
Grande is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Puno looking to pass the guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Puno decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puno is trying to control. Grande wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno working Grande over with strikes.
Puno seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grande does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Manny Puno will probably get the nod.
That's time! Puno's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Puno darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Puno trying to pass the guard but Grande defending well.
Puno takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Puno thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grande's head.
Puno has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Puno wants to control but instead Grande manages to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Puno is trying to control the action in half guard but Grande is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Puno is stalling here. Grande is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Puno seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Grande has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SU2#
Grande stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Puno slips under a jab from Grande.
Grande connects with a looping right hand.
Grande takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grande misses with an uppercut.
Grande scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Manny Puno is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Puno shoots in and gets a takedown into Grande's guard.
Puno wants to control from the top but Grande keeps moving.
Puno controlling from the top position. #T2#
Puno postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Grande is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puno won't allow Grande to get back to his feet.
Grande preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Puno trying to control but Grande is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Puno landing with the ground and pound.
Puno in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Puno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Puno is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Puno looking to sit in guard and control but Grande gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Puno has his hands on Grande's head, controlling the position.
Grande preventing the sweep.
Grande would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Puno seems keen to control Grande's posture.
Puno is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

#T4#
Grande keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Puno thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Puno thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grande's head.
Puno will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Puno trying to control from Grande's half guard. Grande has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Grande is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Grande manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grande won't allow Puno to sweep him here.
Puno wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Manny Puno will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
Grande scoring well with a low kick there.
Puno jabs at Grande's body.
Grande tries to score with a low kick but Puno moves his leg out of the way.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Puno checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Puno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grande misses with a body shot
and Puno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grande looks to land a combination but Puno avoids it well.
Grande throws a jab when Puno was well out of range.
Puno with a nice cross.
Grande throws the left hand but Puno avoids the punch easily.
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Puno moves away and avoids it.
Grande with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Puno tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grande defends well and Puno ends up having to push Grande into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Grande presses Puno against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grande tries a body shot but Puno blocks it.
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grande.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Puno lands a left hand.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puno's elbow.
Puno blocks a body shot from Grande.
Puno is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grande pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puno's elbow.
Puno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grandes head.
Puno wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Puno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puno working aggressively here. #BC#
Puno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grande slips a jab from Puno.
Puno connects with a right hand. Grande shakes it off.
Puno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grande shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Puno lands with a shot to the body.
Grande with the inside leg kick.
Puno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grande.
Grande misses the jab.
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puno. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puno throws a shot from downtown. Grande moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Grande, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Grande throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grande displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puno throws out the jab.
Puno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grande.
Puno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grande.
Grande displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Puno.
A decent looking cross lands there for Puno.
Grande 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.
Puno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Puno avoids the body shot from Grande.
Grande tries to score with a low kick but Puno moves his leg out of the way.
Grande pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grande swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grande thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grande tries a head kick but it misses.
Grande misses with a head kick. #T3#
Puno cracks Grande with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grande wants to slow Puno down by chopping away at his legs.
Puno lands with a straight right. Grande didn't see that one coming.
Grande lands with a thumping leg kick.
Puno misses with a hook. Grande ducked under it nicely.
Puno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grande. Grande circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Puno scores with a jab to the head.
Puno throws out a loose jab but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puno misses with a takedown attempt - Grande sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Puno misses with a wild body shot.
Grande avoids the body shot from Puno.
Puno slips a jab from Grande.
Grande throws a body punch but Puno moves out of range.
Grande swings for the body but Puno moves out of range.
Grande defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Puno.
Nice defenses there by Puno.
Grande misses with a low kick. #T4#
Grande fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Puno checks it well.
Grande throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Puno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande misses with a low kick as Puno jumps back.
Grande takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grande looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Puno misses with a straight left.
Grande pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grande chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grande ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grande keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puno.
Grande has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grande there as he acknowledges the shot.
Puno closes the distance and clinches up with Grande, looking for a takedown. Puno pushes Grande against the cage but Grande circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grande jabs at Puno's body.
A low kick lands for Grande.
Grande slips under a jab from Puno.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grande! But no joy.#TD#
Puno drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grande is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Puno is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Puno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jesus Chico Grande just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Grande uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puno.
Grande ducks under a wild hook from Puno.
Grande looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grande pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grande looks to throw the jab but Puno is out of range.
Puno slips a straight right by Grande.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puno was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Grande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puno.
Grande moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Puno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Grande keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grande avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Puno shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Puno was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puno is looking to take a break and control but Grande is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Puno trying to control the position but Grande is working away.
Puno creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Puno staying calm.
Puno working the head and body with strikes.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grande keeps working.
Puno tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Puno trying to control the action but Grande is working from the bottom.
Puno throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Puno throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Puno lands a few punches from side control.
Puno trying to control the action but Grande is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Puno crashes against the mat. #T3#
Puno controlling the position.
Puno wants to control but Grande is keeping him busy.
Grande pushes Puno away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Puno gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Puno walks into a jab.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grande thows a leg kick but Puno checks it
and Puno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grande swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grande swings for the body but Puno moves out of range.
Grande throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Puno counters with a straight right hand.
Puno misses with a hook to the body
and Grande cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grande throws a half hearted mid kick.
Puno tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grande swivels and escapes.
Grande swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Puno checks a leg kick.
Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
Puno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grande on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grande misses with a looping right.
Grande is looking to slow Puno down with leg kicks.
Puno digs a good body shot into Grande's ribs.
Grande throws a hook but Puno avoids it easily.
Grande has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Puno misses the target.
Grande bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puno has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno had his way with Jesus Chico Grande in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.#R5#
Puno checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grande misses with a leg kick.
Grande throws a chopping leg kick but Puno manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno manages to avoid it.
Grande misses with a hook to the body
and Puno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grande takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.
Grande misses with a wild body shot.
Puno moves into range and connects with a jab.
Puno throws a hook to the side of Grande's head but Grande sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grande misses with a low kick.
Grande takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Puno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice shot by Puno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Puno gets a takedown into half guard.

Grande kicks Puno off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Grande moves out of range as Puno strikes.
Grande misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Grande.
Grande throws a jab when Puno was well out of range.#TD#
Puno closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Grande's guard.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Puno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Puno working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grande wants to stand but Puno is controlling the position. #T2#
Puno stays in close to Grande's body and controls the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grande throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Grande.
Grande throws the left hand but Puno avoids the punch easily.
Puno looks to land a right hand but Grande moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grande.
Grande looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grande fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Puno checks it well.
Grande walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grande avoids the body shot from Puno. #T3#
Grande throws out a leg kick but Puno moves out of range and Grande only half commits.
Puno tests Grande's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Puno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grande fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Puno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grande throws a right hand that Puno ducks under and follows up with a left that Puno also avoids with ease.
Grande looks to land a right hand but Puno moved out of range.
Puno moves away from the strike by Grande.
Grande lunges at Puno with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Puno's hand.
Puno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Puno moves away and avoids it.
Grande takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.
Puno connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grande's hands.
Grande tried to score with a low kick but Puno checks it.
Puno darts in looking for a takedown but Grande gets double underhooks and turns Puno into the cage.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puno has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grande is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Puno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Puno.
Grande slips a straight right by Puno.#T4#
Puno walks into a straight right hand from Grande.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande misses with a left hand
enabling Puno to counter with a crisp jab.
Puno throws a body punch but Grande moves out of range.
Puno blocks a low kick nicely.
Puno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grande dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Puno. That did some damage!
Puno misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grande swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Puno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grande throws an overhand right that lands on Puno's shoulder, as Puno tries to avoid the shot.
Grande thows a leg kick but Puno checks it
enabling Puno to counter with a crisp jab.
Puno throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grande counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grande misses with a hook. Puno ducked under it nicely.
Grande throws a hook to the side of Puno's head but Puno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Puno misses.
Puno moves out of range as Grande strikes.#TD#
Grande gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Puno to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Puno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jesus Chico Grande.
I think Puno 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Puno!
Manny Puno retains his featherweight title!
In defeat, Jesus Chico Grande stepped up to the mic, saying 'Why are you laughing at me!?! Stop laughing at me!!! I don't look like Goofy!'.

Event: Syn Kilo vs Spanner
Date: Nov 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ekaku. Ekaku circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ekaku.
Ekaku tests Puno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Puno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ekaku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ekaku seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Puno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku manages to avoid it.
Ekaku slips a jab from Puno.
Ekaku lands a nice looking kick to the body. Puno takes a step back to recover.
Puno moves out of range of the leg kick from Ekaku.
Ekaku scores with a jab. Puno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Puno shoots in looking for a takedown. Ekaku tries to sprawl out of it but Puno keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ekaku manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
Puno keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Ekaku.
Puno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick from Ekaku, right into the meat of the thigh.
Puno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku throws a looping overhand right but Puno ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Ekaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekaku looks to land a left hand but Puno moved out of range nicely.
Puno drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ekaku defends it well.
Ekaku misses with a kick to the body.
Puno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puno lands with an uppercut that bounces Ekaku off the cage and back into range.
Puno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku.
Puno changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ekaku punishes Puno's body with a nice straight punch.
Ekaku throws the left hand but Puno avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Puno decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Puno connects with a nice short shot to Ekaku's temple.
Ekaku has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Puno is working away from the top position though.
Puno controlling the action here.
Ekaku is staying active underneath Puno, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ekaku avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Puno. #T2#
Puno not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Puno seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ekaku does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Puno frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puno working Ekaku over with strikes here.
Puno can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ekaku is looking to escape.
Puno is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ekaku can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ekaku tries to hold on but Puno postures up.#T3#
Puno lands a big shot there that rocks Ekaku but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno trying to control but Ekaku is having none of it.
Ekaku wants to hold on but Puno pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Puno takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ekaku avoids a strike by Puno and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Puno's guard! Fantastic escape!
Puno is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Puno keeping moving, preventing Ekaku from controlling successfully.
Puno looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Puno is looking to sweep but instead, Ekaku has passed into half guard.
Puno manages to get to full guard.
Ekaku sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Puno wants to sweep but no luck.
Ekaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Puno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Manny Puno will probably get the nod.
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#
A jab from Ekaku does it's job there.
Ekaku takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Puno throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
Puno dives in for a single leg takedown but Ekaku sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Puno swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku defending well as Puno loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for Puno.
Ekaku pivots, looking for a leg kick but Puno is out of range and Ekaku settles back down.
A good leg kick by Ekaku.
Ekaku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ekaku misses with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ekaku!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku moves away from the strike by Puno.
Puno moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku lands a right hook to the body.
Puno takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku throws a big shot that misses.
Puno is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Puno blocks a head kick by Ekaku.
Puno scores with the left hand. Ekaku knows he should have avoided that one.
Hiroshi Ekaku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Ekaku tried to score with a low kick but Puno checks it.
Ekaku lands a jab to the head.
Puno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ekaku.
A nice leg kick from Ekaku, right into the meat of the thigh.
Puno shoots in for a takedown but Ekaku shows good takedown defense.
Puno lands a nice looking body shot.
Puno bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Puno takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice shot by Puno.
Ekaku moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ekaku thumps Puno with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Puno.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puno is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ekaku sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Puno backs away, Ekaku returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hiroshi Ekaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Puno.
Ekaku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekaku on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Puno throws a big shot that misses.
Puno just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEkaku.
Ekaku walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Puno misses the jab.
Jab by Ekaku.#T2#
Ekaku on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ekaku throws a looping overhand right but Puno ducks down to avoid it.
Ekaku tries to work over Puno's front leg with a kick but Puno checks it.
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puno misses with a hook.
Puno swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
Puno swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ekaku counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku. Puno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Puno connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ekaku closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Puno throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Ekaku.
Nice sprawl there from Ekaku as Puno shoots in.
Ekaku wants to slow Puno down by chopping away at his legs.
Ekaku throws a front kick aimed at Puno's knee but Puno avoids it well.
Puno has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekaku throws a hook to the side of Puno's head but Puno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Puno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puno on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Puno misses the jab.
Puno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Puno sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#KD#
Ekaku lands a big head kick that sends Puno tumbling to the mat! Ekaku takes a step backwards and waves Puno back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Puno is rocked!
Puno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Puno is still on wobbly legs! Can Ekaku finish him?
Puno checks a leg kick nicely.
Puno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ekaku at a distance.
Puno seems to have recovered his senses.
Hiroshi Ekaku is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekaku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Ekaku tries to land a front kick but Puno steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Puno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Puno looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Puno is pressing down on Ekaku's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ekaku is holding on for now.
Puno thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ekaku's head. #T4#
Puno throws a strike but Ekaku avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ekaku pulls Puno in close to his closed guard and prevents Puno from doing any damage or advancing position.
Puno postures up.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno passes Ekaku's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Puno lands a nice short elbow.
Ekaku is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Puno scores with a couple of nice shots.
Puno missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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 Hiroshi Ekaku will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Puno shoots in but Ekaku avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ekaku looks to land a body kick but Puno moved away.
Puno with the counter takedown but Ekaku avoids it easily.#TD2#
Puno shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ekaku is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ekaku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ekaku working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku trying to control the position here.
Manny Puno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Puno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Puno connects with a couple of short punches.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Ekaku is keeping the position.
Puno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Puno paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ekaku fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ekaku takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ekaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Puno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Puno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku moves away.
Some wild striking there from Puno.
Puno checks a leg kick.
Nice cross by Puno.
Ekaku is looking to land body kicks.#T2##TD2#
Puno drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes there by Puno.
Puno tries to advance to mount but Ekaku denies him.
Puno misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Puno trying to control the action but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
Puno working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Puno working away.
Puno creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ekaku sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Puno looks up at the clock and then as Ekaku takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Puno smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T3#
Puno wants to control but Ekaku is keeping him busy.
Puno sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ekaku is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ekaku keeps working.
Ekaku avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Puno.
Puno connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ekaku some visible discomfort.
Ekaku regains half guard.
Puno lands strikes from half guard.
Puno is looking to advance position but Ekaku won't allow it.
Puno not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ekaku is looking to improve his position.
Puno passes to side control.
Puno lands a few punches from side control.
Ekaku gets back to half guard.
Puno thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekaku trying to hold on to Puno's head to control him but Puno postures up.
Puno looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Puno throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Puno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Puno shoots in and bounces Ekaku off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Puno wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
Puno is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Puno is looking to work some ground and pound but Ekaku has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno sitting in guard here, content to control.
Puno trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom. #T1#
Puno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ekaku is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ekaku connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Puno closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ekaku did well to prevent Puno getting side control.
Puno missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ekaku is refusing to be controlled, as Puno sits in half guard.
Ekaku trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Puno stalling away here and it's allowed Ekaku to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Puno tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekaku is retaining full guard.
Puno stopping the sweep attempt from Ekaku.
Puno looking to sit in guard and control but Ekaku gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Puno controls Ekaku momentarily but Ekaku frees himself.
Ekaku is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Puno looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Ekaku postures up.
Ekaku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puno is keeping the position for now.
Puno pulls Ekaku in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Puno loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Ekaku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ekaku connects with a single shot there.
Ekaku throws a jab when Puno was well out of range.
Ekaku just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Puno misses the target.
Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puno.
Nice cross by Puno.
Puno sizes up Ekaku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Ekaku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Puno shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ekaku napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ekaku parries the strikes from Puno easily there. Puno is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ekaku to escape.
Ekaku tries to buck Puno off but Puno is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Puno.
Ekaku prevents Puno from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Ekaku's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Puno lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekaku takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ekaku keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Ekaku tries to score with a low kick but Puno moves his leg out of the way.
Puno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekaku is looking to score with low kicks.
Puno misses the shot to the body.
Ekaku takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slow jab from Puno misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Puno misses the target.
Ekaku takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ekaku throws a body punch but Puno moves out of range.
Puno on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku. Puno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Puno to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Ekaku 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ekaku tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Puno misses with a looping right.
Ekaku throws the kick towards the body but Puno avoids it.
Ekaku looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Puno lands an overhand right.
A big right from Ekaku misses.
Nice defenses there by Puno.
Ekaku fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ekaku tried to score with a low kick but Puno checks it.
Puno drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ekaku defends it well.
Puno works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Puno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku.
Puno sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ekaku 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 Puno has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Puno and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD2#
Puno closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Puno lands in his opponent's guard.
Ekaku keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass.
Puno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hiroshi Ekaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Puno slips nicely into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Ekaku actively working from the bottom here.
Puno not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Puno throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Puno thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ekaku's head.
Puno is trying to control. Ekaku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Puno looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ekaku with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Puno throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Puno wants to take a breather but Ekaku is having none of it. #T3#
Ekaku keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Puno throwing shots but Ekaku is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Puno slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Puno.
Puno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ekaku will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Puno takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Puno throws a big shot that misses.
Puno swings for the body but Ekaku moves out of range.
Puno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ekaku.
Puno works the jab nicely.
Ekaku is looking to score with low kicks.
A slow jab from Puno misses its intended target.
Puno uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ekaku has time to react.
Puno works Ekaku's body with a nice hook.
Puno connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Ekaku gets caught flat footed, as Puno shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ekaku wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno looking to sit in guard and control but Ekaku gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ekaku postures up.
Puno is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ekaku won't allow Puno to sweep him here.
Manny Puno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Puno pulls Ekaku in close to prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Puno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Puno has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Puno! Manny Puno retains his featherweight title!

Event: SYN Divine Wind
Date: Oct 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Puno misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Can misses with a low kick.
Can scores with a crisp jab that stopped Puno in his tracks.
Puno misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Puno.#TD2#
Can gets caught napping as Puno dives in and scores a takedown. Can manages to retain guard.
Can wants to get back to his feet but Puno is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
Can wants to stand but Puno is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno trying to control but Can is working from the bottom.
Can wants to stand and escape but Puno is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Can moves forwards but Puno connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Can moves forwards but Puno connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Puno cracks Can with a good jab.
Can throws a hook to the side of Puno's head but Puno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Can digs a good body shot into Puno's ribs.
Can motions for Puno to come forward. Can throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Manny Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Puno gets the takedown into side control.
Can tries to escape but Puno is in control.
Puno advances nicely into full mount.
Can really wants to buck Puno off and get back to his feet.
Can's coaches at Heavy Metal have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
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!#T2#
Puno landing shots from mount.
Puno connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Can is trying to stand up.
Puno trying to control but Can is having none of it.
Puno controlling from mount.
Can tries to buck Puno off but he can't manage it.
Can takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Can is squirming around, avoiding Puno's attempts to control the action.
Can takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Can is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Can is squirming around, avoiding Puno's attempts to control the action.
Can is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Can trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#ES#
Can somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Nice shot lands for Puno.
Can with the inside leg kick.
Ameri Can is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puno lands with an overhand left.
Can throws a leg kick that misses. #TD2#
Puno scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Can is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Puno has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Puno has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Puno throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Can prevents Puno from moving into mount.
Can wants to get back to his feet.
Puno working the body and head with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Can takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Puno lands a nice forearm strike.
Can is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Puno is controlling him well.
Puno working the ground and pound from side control.
Can is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
Puno lands a decent elbow from side control.
Can wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Puno just content to control the position.
Puno lands an elbow. #ES#
Can throws Puno to one side and escapes!
Puno shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Can as he avoids it easily.
Puno scores with a crisp jab that stopped Can in his tracks.
Puno throws a hook to the side of Can's head but Can sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Puno shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Can napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Can wants to get back to his feet.
Can managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Puno.
Puno trying to control the position but Can is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Can tests Puno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Can connects with a solid leg kick.
Can is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puno.
Puno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Puno swings for the body but Can moves out of range.
Can misses with an uppercut.
Puno with the counter takedown but Can avoids it easily.
Puno fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Can lands with a nice combination. Puno backs away looking to recover.
Can misses the jab.
Puno tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puno scores with a crisp jab that stopped Can in his tracks.
A low kick from Can misses #TD2#
and Puno counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Puno lands a couple of elbows.
Can is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Puno showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Can wants to get back to his feet but Puno passes into half guard.
Manny Puno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Can tries to kick Puno off but Puno keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Puno looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Can is trying to stand.
Can blocking the ground and pound attempt from Puno.
Can won't allow Puno to pass to mount.
Can blocking the ground and pound attempt from Puno.
Can is looking to escape.
Puno trying to control the action but Can is working from the bottom.
Can is trying to stand back up but Puno is controlling him
Can on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Puno scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Puno trying to pass the guard but Can defending well.
Can is refusing to be controlled, as Puno sits in half guard.
Can is trying to stand back up but Puno is controlling him
Puno is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Can keeps working.
Can tries to kick Puno off but Puno keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Puno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Puno works the jab nicely.
Puno moves out of range of the leg kick from Can.
Puno feints the counter takedown.
Puno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Can shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Puno thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Puno throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Can tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Can tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puno was well out of range. Poor timing from Can.
Can tries to clinch but Puno moves out of range.
Puno misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Can to counter with a crisp jab.
Manny Puno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Can 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.
Puno thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Can finds it's target.
Puno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Can lands an overhand right.
Can drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Can looks to land a combination but Puno avoids it well.
Puno avoids the body shot from Can.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Can.
Can feints and then cracks Puno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Puno down.
Puno fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ameri Can has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Puno.
Puno needs to keep his hands up - Can had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Can throws a jab when Puno was well out of range.
Puno moves out of range of the leg kick from Can.
Puno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Can doesn't seem bothered though.
Can misses with a straight left.
Puno drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Can defends it well.
Puno fails with a takedown attempt.
Can misses with a wild body shot.
Puno with a jab.
A big left from Can misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Puno checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Puno connects with a single shot there.
Can looks to throw the jab but Puno is out of range.
Puno thuds a left hand into Can's body.#TD2#
Puno shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Can's guard.
Puno is looking to work some ground and pound but Can has wrist control.
Can wants to get back to his feet but Puno is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manny Puno will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Can's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Can.
Puno scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Can throws a body punch but Puno moves out of range.
Can takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Puno darts in looking for a takedown but Can gets double underhooks and turns Puno into the ropes.
Can swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Puno.
Can tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Puno looks to land a left hand but Can moved out of range nicely.
Can lands a right hook to the body.
Can feints and then cracks Puno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Puno down.
Can waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puno.
Puno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Can fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Puno is out of range.
Can tries to score with a low kick but Puno moves his leg out of the way.
A big left from Puno misses.
Can tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Puno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Can tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puno staying out of range there.#T1#
Can throws a head kick that misses.
Can tries to clinch but Puno moves out of range.
Can looks to land a left hand but Puno moved out of range nicely.
Puno takes a swing at Can's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Puno as he checks the leg kick.
Can throws a body punch but Puno moves out of range.
Puno with the counter takedown but Can avoids it easily.
Can slips under a jab.
Puno jabs Can right on the nose. Can blinks but takes it well.
Puno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Can tries to clinch there but Puno circles away.
Can takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Puno avoids the body shot from Can.
Can's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Puno connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Can scrambles back to his feet.
Can slaps away a takedown attempt from Puno, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Puno with a nice cross.
Puno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Can.#T2#
Can scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Can takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.
Puno drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Can defends it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Puno manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Can on his heels. He'll look to pass Can's guard now, I'm sure.
Can wants to stand but Puno is controlling the position. #ES#
Can wriggles free and stands up.
Puno misses with a straight right.
Can takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Can tries to bum rush Puno with a series of wild strikes but Puno uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Puno throws the left hand but Can avoids the punch easily.
Can is looking to counter the offense by Puno and move into the clinch.
Puno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Can.
Puno staying out of range there.
Can throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Can ducks under a wild hook from Puno.
Puno just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCan.
Can feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Punos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Puno paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Can blocks a jab.#T3#
A left lands for Can.
Can staying out of range there.
Can fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Puno misses.
Can attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jab, jab by Can - just one landing.
Puno misses with a looping left.
Can takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good exchange - Can coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Can throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puno changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Can pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Puno tries to counter it with a takedown but Can pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Can looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Can misses with a hook. Puno ducked under it nicely.
Can is looking to slow Puno down with leg kicks.
Can fails to land with a series of punches.
Puno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Can.
Can slips a straight right by Puno.
A slow jab from Puno misses its intended target.
Can was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Can.
Can misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Can.
Puno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Can keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puno has a takedown stuffed.
Ameri Can has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Puno.
Can loads up on a big right hand but Puno slips the punch.
Puno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Puno looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Can is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Puno is controlling him.
Puno controls from within his opponent's guard.
Puno works over Can with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ameri Can did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R4##TD2#
Puno gets the takedown into side control.
Can is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Puno works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Puno prevents Can from escaping the position.
Puno grinds an elbow into Can's temple.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Can is trying to buck Puno off.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Can keeps working.
Can wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
Puno connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Can some visible discomfort.
Puno scores with a couple of short elbows.
Puno creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Can is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Puno asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Puno working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Puno scores with a couple of short elbows.
Can dodges the ground and pound from Puno.
Puno tries to move into full mount but can't pass Can's legs.
Puno lands a nice forearm strike.
Can is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Can taking a bit of punishment here - Puno scoring with strikes.
Can is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Puno is controlling him well.#T2#
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Can keeps working.
Can on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Can is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Puno has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Puno passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Can!
Puno lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC2#Can is rocked!
Puno cracks Can with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Puno! Manny Puno retains his featherweight title!

Event: Syn Point vs Puno 3
Date: Sep 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Point.
Point throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Point just misses with a punch to the body.
Puno tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Point 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#
Puno tries to keep at a distance but Point has taken the fight into the clinch.
Point misses with a knee strike.
Puno is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Point tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puno lands a shoulder strike.
Puno is looking for a takedown.
Point tries to throw a body punch but Puno avoids it by throwing Point back against the cage.
Point has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A knee to the head by Point. #CUT#It looks like Manny Puno has been cut.
Point goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Point lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Puno backwards.
Puno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Point's elbow.
Point with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Puno breaks the clinch.
Point ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puno moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Puno shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Point manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Puno cracks Point with a solid left hand.#T1#
Puno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Point is keeping the position for now.
Point is trying to keep Puno in close.
Puno wants to control from the top but Point keeps moving.
Point has Puno pulled in close to control his posture.
Puno trying to control but Point is working from the bottom.
Point managing to control the position.
Point is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Point has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Point slips under a jab.
Point tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Puno manages to circle out of the way.
Point is looking to clinch.
Point doesn't manage to clinch there - Puno circles away.
Point shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Point displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Puno.
Brayden Point has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Puno.
Puno throws an overhand right that lands on Point's shoulder, as Point tries to avoid the shot.
Point ducks under a wild hook from Puno.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Point pushes Puno back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puno controlling the action here for a moment.
Point struggles to land a body shot inside as Puno controls his hands.
Point connects with a nasty looking knee right to Puno's face.
Puno drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Point doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3##BC2#
Puno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Puno throws a series of punches but Point moves out of range.
A big right from Point misses.
Puno loads up on a big right hand but Point slips the punch.
Puno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puno throws a big shot that misses.
Point tries to move into range but Puno moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Puno walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Point walks into a straight right hand from Puno.
Point tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Puno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Puno tries to counter it with a takedown but Point pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Point moves away from the strike by Puno.
Point was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Point defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Puno.
Point throws a body shot but no joy.
Puno with the counter takedown but Point avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Puno.
Puno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Puno is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Point clinches up against the cage.
Puno blocks a body shot from Point.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Point tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Puno gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Point regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Point is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Point is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Point controlling Puno's posture.
Puno wants to control from the top but Point keeps moving.
Puno might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Point haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Puno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Manny Puno will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manny Puno's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Puno looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Point takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Puno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Point doesn't seem bothered though.
Point takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot by Puno.
Point tries to clinch there but Puno circles away.
Point looks to land a left hand but Puno moved out of range nicely.
Puno with a jab.
Puno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Puno tries to get set, Point tries to push him back and clinch up but Puno manages to avoid the attempt.
Point connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Puno misses with a straight right.
Point seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Puno lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Point does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puno throws a body punch but Point moves out of range.
Puno swings for the body but Point moves out of range.
Point tries to move into range but Puno moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Puno closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Puno lands in his opponent's guard.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Point is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Point seems keen to control Puno's posture.
Puno engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Puno trying to control but Point is working from the bottom.
Point is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Point looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Point not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puno trying to control but Point is working from the bottom.
Point pulls Puno in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Point slips under a jab.
A jab from Puno misses.
Point thuds a left hand into Puno's body.
Point takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Puno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Point dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puno gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Point.
Puno throws a right hand that Point ducks under and follows up with a left that Point also avoids with ease.
Point scores with a hook to the body. Puno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Puno misses with a wild body shot.
Puno jabs Point right on the nose. Point blinks but takes it well.
Puno might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Puno misses with a takedown attempt - Point sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brayden Point is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Point leaves Puno with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brayden Point has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Puno.
Point defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Puno.
Puno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Point.
Puno is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Point tries to clinch up but Puno circles away and keeps his distance.
Puno circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Point ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Point circles away quickly and effectively.
Brayden Point seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Point throws a jab when Puno was well out of range.
Puno scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Puno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Point.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. Point does a little dance to reset his feet.
Point swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Puno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Point doesn't manage to clinch there - Puno circles away.
Point tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Puno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Point lands a jab to the nose.
Puno keeps the fight on the outside.
Puno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Point.
Point avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Point lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Puno feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Point looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Point has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Puno can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Puno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Point trying to keep a closed guard but Puno is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Puno trying to control but Point is working from the bottom.
Point pulls Puno in to control the position.
Puno tries to free his leg and advance position but Point is retaining full guard.
Point is pulling down on Puno's head. It's preventing any offense from Puno, at least for the moment.
Manny Puno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Puno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Point is keeping the position for now.
Point looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Point is pulling down on Puno's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manny Puno's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Puno throws a looping overhand right but Point ducks down to avoid it.
Brayden Point has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Puno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puno lands with a nice body punch.
Point staying out of range there.
Point fails with an attempt to clinch.
Puno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Point sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puno swats away the attempt to clinch by Point.
Point jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puno tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Point tries to clinch there but Puno circles away.
Puno with the counter takedown but Point avoids it easily.
Puno fails to land with a series of punches.
Point throws a lazy right hand but Puno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Point throws a body punch but Puno moves out of range.
Puno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Point moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point lands a head shot.
Puno takes one on the button.
Point tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Puno is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Puno drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Point closes the distance and pushes Puno back into the cage.#BC2#
Puno breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puno jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Puno's corner calls for a 1-2. Puno obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Manny Puno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puno throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Point's waist but Point gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Puno off to one side.
Point tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Puno manages to circle out of the way.
Point lands with a hook. Puno tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Puno misses with a body shot.
A big right from Point misses.
Point takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Point tries to clinch up but Puno circles away and keeps his distance.
Puno walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Point doesn't manage to clinch there - Puno circles away.
Point pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Point uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puno.#TD2#
Puno closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Point did well to prevent Puno getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puno trying to control the action but Point is working from the bottom.
Puno is thwarting Point's attempts to control the position.
Point is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Puno is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Puno is trying to control. Point wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Point keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Puno wants to take a breather but Point is having none of it.
Point might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Puno is thwarting Point's attempts to control the position.
Puno wants to take a breather but Point is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Puno lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #TD2#
Puno changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Point looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Puno working away.
Puno scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Puno misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Point is trying to control Puno's posture but Puno avoids it.
Point is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Puno's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Puno missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Point wants to control but Puno is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Puno slows the pace down in half guard.
Point is trying to control but can't. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Puno wants to pass to mount but Point is defending the position.
Puno wants to take a breather but Point is having none of it.
Point is looking to control Puno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Point avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Puno misses with a looping right.
Puno on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Point swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Point tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Puno dives in and grabs Point's left leg, looking for a takedown. Point pushes down on Puno's head and hops out.#CL#
Point clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puno.
Puno swings wildly with an uppercut but Point uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puno has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Point is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brayden Point has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Puno.#BC2#
Puno breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Puno's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
A telegraphed right hand from Point misses the target.
Point's corner calls for a 1-2. Point obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Puno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Point tries to clinch there but Puno circles away.
A big right from Point misses.
Puno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Point.
Point just misses with a punch to the body.
Point uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puno.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Puno.
Point seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Point keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puno.
Point fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Point darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Puno on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point wants to clinch up but Puno keeps it at a distance.
Point tries to close the distance and clinch up but Puno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Puno tries to counter it with a takedown but Point pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Puno looking to score a takedown here. Point is defending well but Puno drives through and ends up in Point's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Point controlling Puno's posture.
Point has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Point keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Point escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Puno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Puno wants to control from the top but Point keeps moving.
Puno postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Point keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Puno connects with a couple of short punches.
Point is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Point is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Puno is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Point has control of Puno's left arm, preventing Puno from doing any damage. #SUB#
Point escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Puno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Puno lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Puno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Puno postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Point is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Puno defends well.
Puno controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Puno trying to control but Point is working from the bottom. #T3#
Puno wants to pass the guard but Point is keeping the position.
Point keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Puno works Point's body with a nice hook.
Point jabs Puno to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Puno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Puno!
Puno looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Point moves in looking to clinch but Puno pushes him off.
Point slips under a jab.
Puno thuds his right hand into Point's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Point lands a right hook to the body.
Point takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Point moves into the clinch successfully.
Puno is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Point gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Puno is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Point keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Puno's efforts to push away.
Point stops a takedown attempt from Puno.
Brayden Point has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Puno.
Point utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Point scores with a shot to the side of Puno's head.
Point using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Puno avoiding damage as Point throws knees to the body.
Point with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Point with a knee to the head.
Point lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Point.
Puno avoiding damage as Point throws knees to the body.
Point lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Puno jumps guard but Point stands there with Puno around his waist. Puno gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Point gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Puno.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brayden Point had his way with Manny Puno in that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Puno's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Point misses with a straight right.
Point defending well as Puno loads up on a big left hand.
Point throws a body punch but Puno moves out of range.
Puno fails to land with a series of punches.
Puno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Point. #TD2#
Puno drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Puno's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Puno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Point is adopting a defensive guard.
Point looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno throwing strikes but missing.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Point is keeping the position.
Puno wants to control from the top but Point keeps moving. #T1#
Point controls Puno momentarily but Puno frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Puno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puno connects with a jab.#TD2#
Puno shoots in and gets a takedown into Point's guard.
Point controlling the position.
Puno wants to control from the top but Point keeps moving.
Puno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Puno distracts Point with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Point working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Puno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Puno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Point is pulling down on Puno's head. It's preventing any offense from Puno, at least for the moment.#T2#
Point keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Point is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Point swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puno being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Point working for a triangle but Puno defends it easily.
Puno is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Point trying to keep a closed guard but Puno is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Puno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Point wants to clinch.#CL#
Point has closed the distance and engaged Puno in a clinch. #BC2#
Puno manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Point throws an overhand right that lands on Puno's shoulder, as Puno tries to avoid the shot.
Puno tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Puno scores with a decent looking hook.
Puno connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Point momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Puno as he connects with a hook.
Point throws a hook to the side of Puno's head but Puno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puno clobbers Point with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Puno shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Point as he jumps to the side.
Puno lands the left hand.
Puno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Point.
The fighters circling - Point throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Point on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Point looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Point.#TD2#
Puno changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Point looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Puno is looking to take a break and control but Point is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manny Puno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Puno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Puno has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Puno!
Manny Puno is the new featherweight champion!

Event: SYN Perpetuum
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Point staying out of range there.
Point keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Point gets caught napping as Puno dives in and scores a takedown. Point manages to retain guard.
Puno slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Puno seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Point for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Point has his foot on Puno's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Puno works his way back into a safe position though.
Point looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Puno postures up in Point's guard and throws a big left but Point blocks it.
Puno throws a big elbow that misses.
Point preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Puno has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Point is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno is working Point over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Point swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puno working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Point's head.
Puno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Point keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Point looking for a guillotine here but Puno defends easily.
Point keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass.
Puno controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Point keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Point pulls Puno in close to prevent any damage.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Point swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Point trying to control the position here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Puno postures up in Point's guard and throws a big left but Point blocks it.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Point swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Point trying to keep a closed guard but Puno is proving a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Point keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Point on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Point defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Puno.
Puno walks into a jab.
Puno moves away from the strike by Point.
Brayden Point is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Point.
Point takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Puno shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Point's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Point seems keen to control Puno's posture.#T3#
Puno is looking to work some ground and pound but Point has wrist control.
Point not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puno stands and throws Point's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Point can't do much from the bottom here.
Puno tries to score with some ground and pound. Point controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Point can't do much from the bottom here.
Point is not content to let Puno control the position.
Point prevents Puno from improving position. #T4#
Puno is looking to take a break and control but Point is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Puno working away.
Puno tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Point struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Point keeps working.
Puno landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Puno shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Point sprawls well. Point wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Puno gets slowly back to his feet.
Puno throws a body shot but no joy.
Puno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Point stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Puno.
Nice defenses there by Puno.
Puno connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Point throws a jab when Puno was well out of range.
Puno changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Point keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Point rushes Puno and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Point tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Point creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Point makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Puno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Point's elbow.
Puno misses with a punch to the body.
Point can't find room to land a body shot as Puno controls the action.
Puno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puno tries a body shot but Point blocks it.
Point lands a right hand.
Puno throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees to the body from Point.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Point lands a knee to the head. #T1#
A knee to the head by Point. #CUT2#It looks like Manny Puno has been cut.
Point tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Point lands with a light punch inside.
Puno blocks an uppercut.
Point gets through Puno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Point lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Puno backwards.
Point landing knees to the head. #ROC2#Puno is rocked!
Point blocks a body shot from Puno.
Point lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Point landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Puno is working for takedown but Point is calmly controlling the position for now.
Point lands a body shot.
A knee to the head by Point.
Oh Puno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Point trying to land knees to the body.
Puno seems to have got his legs back now.
Point crunches a lovely knee into Puno's ribcage.
Point lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Point lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Puno tries to work over Point's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Point is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Point prevents a body shot from Puno.
A shot in the inside from Point. #T2#
Puno is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Point is keeping busy.
Point doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Point lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Point tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Point unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Point lands an uppercut.
Point with a knee to the head.
Brayden Point seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Point lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Point working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Point prevents a body shot from Puno.
Point stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Point lands a good knee to the midsection. Puno won't want to take too many of those.
Point lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Puno backwards.
Point lands a body punch.
Point lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Puno's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Point lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Point tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puno's elbow.
Point lands with a right to the head.
Puno can't find room to land a body shot as Point controls the action. #T3#
Point misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puno scores with a hook to the body.
Puno misses with a body punch.
Point lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Point misses with a hook to the ribs.
Point gets through Puno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Point throws a head punch that misses.
Puno lands a hook to the side of the head.
Point fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puno is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Puno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Point.
Point missing with knees to the body.
Puno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Point lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Point gets underhooks to prevent Puno's takedown attempt.
Puno tries for a takedown. No joy.
Point trying to land knees to the body.
Point landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Point tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Puno avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Point.#T4#
Point prevents a body shot from Puno.
Puno takes a knee to the side of the body.
Point lands a body punch.
Point lands a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Point.
Point lands a hook that snaps the head of Puno backwards.
Point pushes Puno back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Point misses with a body punch.
Point scores with a shoulder strike.
Point unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Puno! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Point is unloading with more strikes now! Puno drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brayden Point!
Brayden Point is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Brayden Point thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn 696 Point vs Puno
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puno connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Point momentarily.
Puno scores with a crisp jab that stopped Point in his tracks.
Point misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Puno. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Puno bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Puno connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Point some visible discomfort.
Puno working away.
Point avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Puno.
You can see the frustration on Point's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Puno looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Point is avoiding damage well.
Puno working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Puno connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Point some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Point wants to control but Puno postures up.#T1#
Puno advances to full mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Puno working his ground and pound in the gym.
Puno landing strikes from the mount.
Puno lands a nice shot to the head.
Point tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Point has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Point wants to control but Puno is having none of it.
Puno with the ground and pound from mount.
Point wants to hold on but Puno pushes him away.
Point is squirming around, avoiding Puno's attempts to control the action.
Point is looking to get to half guard.
Puno raining down shots from the mount!
Puno landing shots from mount. #T2#
Point wants to hold on but Puno pushes him away.
Point taking shots to the head.
Point tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Puno trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Point wants to hold on but Puno pushes him away.
Point is desperately trying to improve his position but Puno has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puno looking to control but Point is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Puno connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Point bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Puno manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Point manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Puno trying to control but Point is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno with a nice head shot there.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
Puno scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Puno's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Point looking for a guillotine here but Puno defends easily. #SUB#
Point working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Puno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Puno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB#
Point throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Point looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Puno is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Puno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Puno wants to control from the top but Point keeps moving.
Puno postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Puno wants to control from the top but Point keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Point just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Puno closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Point's guard.
Puno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Point is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Point had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Puno defends it easily.
Puno lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Point looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Point escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Puno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point can't keep his opponent in guard - Puno advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Point is refusing to be controlled, as Puno sits in half guard. #T1#
Puno controlling the pace.
Puno works his way into side control.
Puno working the body and head with strikes.
Puno scores with a couple of short elbows.
Puno trying to control the action but Point is working from the bottom.
Puno lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Puno working the ground and pound.
Puno working the ground and pound from side control.
An elbow from Puno crashes against the mat.
Puno working the head with strikes. #T2#
Point takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Puno wants to control but Point is keeping him busy.
Puno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Point is looking to regain half guard here but Puno keeps moving and retains side control.
Puno is putting a hurting on Point here, landing some big shots from side control.
Puno lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Puno wants to control but Point is keeping him busy.
Point is trying to control Puno's posture but Puno avoids it.
Puno lands a nice forearm strike.
Puno landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Point wants to control but Puno postures up.#T3#
Puno trying to control the action but Point is working from the bottom.
Point can't do much from the bottom here.
Puno takes a little break here. Point wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Puno tries to move into full mount but can't pass Point's legs.
Point tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Puno wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Puno trying to control the action but Point is working from the bottom.
Puno has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Point!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Puno dominating with strikes here.
Puno working the ground and pound effectively.
The referee warns Point that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Point taking shots to the head.
Point in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Point is looking to get to half guard.
Puno is landing with some decent strikes but Point is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#Point is rocked!
Puno lands a couple of good shots and Point has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oh Point is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Puno just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Point trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Point seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puno struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.#R3#
Puno throws out a powerful jab.
Brayden Point has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Puno scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Point darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Puno scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Point tries to bench press Puno off him but Puno keeps the position.
Puno working away.
Puno trying to control the position but Point is working away.
Puno in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Puno in side control lands a decent elbow.
Point gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Point is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Point that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
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!
Puno with a couple of short strikes.#T1#
Point throwing hammer fists to the chest of Puno. What's that going to do exactly?
Point tries to lock up and control but Puno gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Puno controlling his opponent.
Puno looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Puno scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Point is squirming around, avoiding Puno's attempts to control the action.
Puno might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Point haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Point is looking to improve his position but Puno isn't that keen on the idea.
Puno putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Puno dominating with strikes here.
Puno scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Point really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Puno working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Puno looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Point covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Puno!
Manny Puno is the new featherweight champion!

Event: Syn 691 Dog vs Rockwell
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Puno shoots in and bounces Shamrock off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Puno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shamrock is looking to stand up but Puno isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno throws a big right hand that misses.
Puno has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shamrock wants to stand and escape but Puno is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've been hearing that Puno has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Puno trying to control but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shamrock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shamrock is looking to stand up but Puno isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
Puno shoots in for a takedown but Shamrock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shamrock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Puno swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
Shamrock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Puno just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Puno gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puno's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shamrock under the eye.
Puno digs a good body shot into Shamrock's ribs.
Shamrock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Puno swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Puno misses with a body shot.
Puno just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock flicks out a counter leg kick but Puno steps away.
Puno throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puno lands a body shot.
Puno loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but Puno avoids it with no problem.
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shamrock slips under a jab.
Shamrock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Puno throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock tries a quick counter leg kick but Puno is wise to it.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Puno misses with an uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Puno.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Puno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
A little jabbing left from Shamrock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Puno connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shamrock's hands.
A big right from Shamrock misses. #TD#
Puno shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Puno was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shamrock keeps working.
Shamrock is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Puno is controlling him well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Puno in side control, throwing shots but Shamrock defends.
Shamrock is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Puno asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Puno working the ground and pound.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet but Puno drags him back down.#T4#
Puno tries to advance to mount but can't.
Puno trying to control the action but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet but Puno drags him back down.
Puno works to advance to full mount. Shamrock defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Puno controlling the pace for now.
Shamrock is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Puno controlling from the full mount.
Puno thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Puno scores with a nice strike.
Puno misses with a hook.
Shamrock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shamrock has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Puno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Puno scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shamrock in his tracks.
Puno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shamrock's waist but Shamrock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Puno off to one side.
Shamrock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Puno throws a shot to the body.
Puno scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puno looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Jab from Puno.
Puno fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shamrock only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Puno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puno lands a right hook to the body.
Manny Puno is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the body.
Puno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Shamrock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Puno is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Puno shoots in for a takedown but Shamrock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A lazy left from Puno finds it's target.
Shamrock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shamrock takes one to the side of the head.
Puno fails with the takedown
and Shamrock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Shamrock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Puno connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shamrock scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puno throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Puno backing away here, and Shamrock unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Puno shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Puno was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shamrock is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Puno has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Puno throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Shamrock is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3##ES2#
Shamrock sneaks out the side door and pushes Puno away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Manny Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puno misses with an uppercut. Shamrock saw that one coming.
Puno shoots for a takedown but Shamrock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Puno looks to throw the jab but Shamrock is out of range.
Puno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shamrock. Shamrock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Puno misses.
Puno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Puno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shamrock's head.
Puno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock.#TD#
Puno scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Shamrock throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puno looks for a takedown but Shamrock sprawls well.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but Puno avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Puno thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Shamrock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shamrock takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Puno lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shamrock doesn't seem phased though.
Puno cracks Shamrock with an open hand slap.#TD#
Puno drives through with a takedown into Shamrock's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Puno throws a big elbow that misses.
Puno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet but Puno is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno dominated that second 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!#R3#
Puno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puno connects with a looping right hand. #TD#
Puno closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Puno laying and praying for a moment but Shamrock takes advantage and regains half guard.
Shamrock is looking to escape.
Puno is trying to control the action in half guard but Shamrock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Puno.
Shamrock is trying to stand back up but Puno is controlling him
Puno sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shamrock defending well though.
Nice strikes from Puno there.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Shamrock is defending well. #T1#
Shamrock pushes Puno off looking to stand but Puno dives back in and keeps control.
Puno trying to control the action but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
Puno looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shamrock is refusing to be controlled, as Puno sits in half guard.
Shamrock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Puno shoots for a takedown but Shamrock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shamrock tries a quick counter leg kick but Puno is wise to it.
Puno shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shamrock as he avoids it easily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Puno connects with a looping right hand.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Puno moves away and avoids it.
Shamrock takes one to the side of the head.
Puno throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puno has a takedown stuffed.
Shamrock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Puno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Puno.
Puno looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Puno misses with a double jab
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Puno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Shamrock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Puno lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Puno just misses with a punch to the body.
Puno throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but Puno avoids it with no problem.
Puno has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Puno shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet.
Puno throwing shots but Shamrock is blocking nicely.
Puno trying to control from half guard but Shamrock is working away. #T4#
Shamrock tries to kick Puno off but Puno keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Manny Puno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Puno looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shamrock is looking to escape.
Shamrock is not content to let Puno control the position.
Shamrock is trying to stand back up but Puno is controlling him #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shamrock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Puno.
Shamrock appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Puno.
Manny Puno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shamrock takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Puno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Puno 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Puno!
In defeat, Nick Shamrock stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lost!?! How did I lose?'.

Event: Syn 685 Toivonen vs Dog
Date: May 08, 2020

#R1#
Green connects with a high kick.
Green throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Puno counters with a nice double leg into side control. Green won't be happy with that.
Puno misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Puno seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno tries to move to mount but Green blocks the move with his legs.
Puno working the ground and pound but Green is defending the strikes.
Green defending against the ground and pound.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working.
Puno scores with a couple of short elbows.
Puno is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Puno working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Puno looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Green is avoiding damage well.
Puno with the ground and pound but Green regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Green on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Puno thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Puno looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Green avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Puno.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Puno working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Green tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg.
Puno not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Puno tries to pass the half guard into mount. Green knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Green keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Puno trying to control from half guard but Green is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Green takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Puno needs to keep his hands up - Green had a free shot at his head there.
Puno slips a jab from Green.#TD2#
Puno gets a double leg takedown into Green's guard.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
Green keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Puno controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Puno trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Green manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Puno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Puno holds on and takes a little breather.
Puno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puno is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Puno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Green might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Puno working a defensive guard but Green passes into half guard.
Puno wants to control but Green is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Puno is controlling Green's trapped leg to prevent Green from advancing to side control.
Green perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Green looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Green looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Green misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Puno looking to score a takedown here. Green is defending well but Puno drives through and ends up in Green's guard.
Puno's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Puno has a takedown stuffed.
Puno throws a shot to the body.
Puno uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Green has time to react.#TD2#
Puno dives in and scores a takedown into Green's guard.
Puno controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Green keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Puno looking to sit in guard and control but Green gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Manny Puno has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green controls from within his opponent's guard.
Puno trying to keep a closed guard but Green is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Green controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Puno wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Puno is on top in guard. #REVB#
Green keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Puno not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Puno trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Puno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Puno is looking to pass into half guard but Green pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Green is in guard.#REVR#
Puno has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Green has passed into side control.
Puno holds on to Green's head and controls the position momentarily.
Puno wants to control but Green postures up.
Puno is looking to regain half guard here but Green keeps moving and retains side control.
Puno is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Green wants to control but Puno is keeping him busy. #T3#
Puno struggling a bit here.
Puno is looking for a sweep.
Puno can't do much from the bottom here.
Puno is trying to improve his position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Puno's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Puno regains half guard.
Puno wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manny Puno will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Puno throws the left hand but Green avoids the punch easily.
Puno cracks Green with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Green will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Puno changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Green tries to avoid it but Puno manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Green to the ground. Green escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Puno on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Puno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Puno shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Puno.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Puno takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Puno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Green throws the left hand but Puno avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheers as Green lands an impressive looking overhand right. Puno doesn't seem phased though.
Puno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
Puno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Green drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puno doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Puno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Green.
Green loads up on a big right hand but Puno slips the punch.
Donk. Green catches Puno right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Green tests Puno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Green takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puno looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
Blake Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Green is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Green lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Puno dives in for a single leg takedown but Green sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Blake Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Puno.
Puno tries for a takedown but Green sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Puno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Green dips to his left and cracks Puno with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Green.
Green throws a looping overhand right but Puno ducks down to avoid it.
Green misses the jab.
Puno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green throws a body punch but Puno moves out of range.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Puno swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Green throws a front kick that sends Puno stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puno slips under a jab.
Green misses with an uppercut. Puno saw that one coming.
A jab from Puno misses.
Puno throws a lazy uppercut
and Green counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Puno shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Green as he jumps to the side.
Green misses with a hook. Puno ducked under it nicely.
Puno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Green looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Green moves forwards but Puno connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green slips under a jab from Puno.
Blake Green is winning the standup battle so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Green.
Green lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Puno at a distance.
Green tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Puno is able to avoid easily.
Green connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Green jabs Puno right on the nose. Puno blinks but takes it well.
Puno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Puno throws a big shot that misses.
Green wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Puno avoids the body shot from Green.
Puno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puno looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Green swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Puno avoids the head kick by Green.
Puno misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Puno changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Puno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.
Green on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Green on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Green moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Puno misses.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puno was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.#TD2#
Puno drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Puno. #T4#
Green sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Puno is keen to just control but Green is a slippery customer.
Green trying to control here.
Puno seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Green keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Puno throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Puno is trying to control. Green wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Green regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Puno.
Manny Puno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Puno wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Green showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Puno 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Puno!

Event: Syn 682 Magufuli vs Whymer
Date: Apr 12, 2020

#R1#
Puno throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan.
Some bone on bone action there as Puno checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Puno misses with a hook.
Puno tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Keenan defends well and Puno ends up having to push Keenan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Keenan throws out a counter right but Puno avoids it with no problem.
Keenan misses with a straight left.
Puno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keenan's head.
Puno throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Puno is just out of range.
Keenan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Puno with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keenan to score with a decent uppercut.
Keenan staying out of range there.
Puno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puno changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Keenan lands with a right hand.
Keenan scores with a kick to the body.
Puno misses with a straight right.
Keenan tries to clinch but Puno moves out of range.
Keenan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Puno has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Jab by Puno.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puno throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Keenan. #TD#
Puno closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Keenan to the mat! Keenan manages to get full guard.
Puno with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Puno is looking to work some ground and pound but Keenan has wrist control.
Keenan trying to control the position here.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Keenan is keeping the position.
Keenan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Puno controls the pace.
Puno working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
Puno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Puno wants to control from the top but Keenan keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Puno is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Keenan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Puno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Keenan pulls Puno in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puno misses with a two punch combination.
Keenan slips a jab from Puno.
Keenan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Puno shoots in for a takedown but Keenan shows good takedown defense.
Puno staying out of range there.
Keenan staying out of range there.
Keenan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Keenan throws a head kick that misses.
Puno attempts a counter takedown but Keenan avoids it well and moves away.
Puno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab.
Puno throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily.
Keenan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Puno. That did some damage!#TD#
Puno changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Keenan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Keenan is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Keenan regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keenan trying to hold on to Puno's head to control him but Puno postures up.
Puno thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keenan's head.
Puno tries to pass the half guard into mount. Keenan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Puno is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Keenan is squirming around, avoiding Puno's attempts to control the action.
Puno lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Keenan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Puno lands with some strikes.
Puno looking to ground and pound but Keenan is blocking nicely.
Puno thowing shots but they're missing.
Puno lands a big shot there that rocks Keenan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Puno trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Puno throws a wild left hand from mount and Keenan manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Puno throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Puno.
Puno fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Keenan looks for the body kick but Puno saw that one coming.
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puno moves away.
Keenan scores with a hook to the body. Puno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Keenan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Puno shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Keenan is trying to defend but Puno finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Puno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keenan can do to turn this around?
Keenan is concentrating on defense, preventing Puno from advancing position.
Puno not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Keenan is positioning himself well to prevent Puno advancing to mount.
Keenan tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg.
Puno trying to control from half guard but Keenan is working away. #T1#
Puno is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Puno stalling away here and it's allowed Keenan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Keenan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Keenan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Keenan pulls Puno in close to his closed guard and prevents Puno from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keenan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keenan trying to keep a closed guard but Puno is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Keenan slips under a jab.
Puno looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range.
Puno with a jab.
Puno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Puno's shoulder, as Puno tries to avoid the shot.
Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puno.
Keenan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A cross from Puno lands.
Puno rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keenan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keenan flicks out a counter leg kick but Puno steps away.
Puno cracks Keenan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Keenan cracks Puno with a good jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T3#
Keenan moves out of range of the strikes.
Puno slips a straight right by Keenan.
Gareth Keenan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keenan misses the jab.
Puno works the jab nicely.
Puno fails with the takedown.
Keenan flicks out a counter leg kick but Puno steps away.
Keenan throws the kick towards the body but Puno avoids it.
Keenan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Puno takes a step back to recover.
Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Puno attempts a counter takedown but Keenan avoids it well and moves away.
Keenan throws a chopping leg kick but Puno manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Keenan moves into the clinch.
Puno avoiding damage as Keenan throws knees to the body.
Keenan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Puno backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan.
Keenan struggles to land a body shot inside as Puno controls his hands.
Puno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puno blocking some punches.
Keenan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Keenan.
Puno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keenan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puno.
Keenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Puno. #TD#
Puno pulls Keenan into guard.
Puno controlling the position.
Puno 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.
Puno looking to control.
Puno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keenan is one step ahead there.
Keenan trying to control the position from guard on top but Puno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keenan forces his way into half guard.
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 Manny Puno will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Puno slips under a jab.
Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puno avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A cross from Puno lands.
Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puno.
Keenan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Puno looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.
Keenan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Keenan throws a hook but Puno avoids it easily.
Keenan throws a head kick but Puno moves out of range.
Puno looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno blocks the body kick.
Keenan misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Puno counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Keenan is keeping the position.
Puno works over Keenan with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Keenan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Keenan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keenan is controlling Puno's posture.
Puno is looking to work some ground and pound but Keenan has wrist control.
Keenan has his hands on Puno's head, controlling the position.
Puno working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Puno trying to control but Keenan is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big left from Puno misses.
Puno moves out of range as Keenan strikes.
Keenan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Puno's calf.
A big left from Keenan misses.
Nice body punch from Puno.
Puno is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Puno tries for a takedown but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Keenan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Keenan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Keenan swings for the body but Puno moves out of range.
Puno lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Keenan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keenan throws a solid leg kick but Puno takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Keenan.
Puno drops down looking for a counter takedown but Keenan sprawls and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Puno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puno throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily.#T3#
Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keenan.
Puno misses with an uppercut.
Keenan throws a leg kick that misses.
Keenan throws a leg kick but Puno moved away.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Keenan.
Puno gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Keenan counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Puno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keenan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Keenan.
Puno takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Keenan throws a head kick that half lands.
Puno tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Keenan swivels and escapes.
Keenan avoids the body shot from Puno.
A solid body kick from Keenan.
Puno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keenan.
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!
Keenan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A left lands for Keenan.#T4#
Puno dives in for a single leg takedown but Keenan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Puno moves out of range of the body kick.
Keenan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gareth Keenan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Decent striking displayed by Keenan there.
Puno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Keenan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Puno throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keenan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keenan scores with a one two! Puno had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Puno shoots for a double leg takedown but Keenan sprawls well. He's pushed Puno's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Keenan digs a good hook to Puno's body.
Puno throws a body shot but no joy.
Puno looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely.
Puno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Puno throws a nice looking combination but Keenan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Puno. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keenan throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Puno counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Manny Puno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Puno throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gareth Keenan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Puno has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Puno!
In defeat, Gareth Keenan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good fight buddy'.

Event: Syn 675 Valentine vs Piano
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Puno misses with an uppercut.
Shamrock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Puno has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Shamrock needs to keep his hands up - Puno had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Puno is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shamrock's half guard.
Puno controlling the action here.
Shamrock is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Puno wants to control but Shamrock is keeping him busy. #T1#
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shamrock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Puno. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shamrock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nice shot by Puno.
Puno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Shamrock misses its target.
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puno misses with a two punch combination.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Manny Puno has been cut.
Puno scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shamrock takes one to the chin there.#T2##TD2#
Puno is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shamrock's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puno stops Shamrock from getting back to his feet.
Puno trying to control the action but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
Shamrock is trying to stand back up but Puno is controlling him
Shamrock trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Puno is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Shamrock. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Puno. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Puno.
Puno misses with a hook
and Shamrock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Puno shoots in for a takedown but Shamrock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Puno misses with an uppercut
and Shamrock counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Puno shoots in and bounces Shamrock off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shamrock wants to stand up but Puno is controlling him. #T4#
Puno working some strikes from top position.
Puno looking to sit in guard and control but Shamrock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Shamrock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Puno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shamrock is looking to stand up but Puno won't let him.
Puno pulls Shamrock in close to prevent any damage.
Puno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shamrock has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Puno is proving hard to escape from.
Puno 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.
Puno seems keen to control Shamrock's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Puno's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Puno's head but Puno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Puno tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shamrock leaves Puno with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shamrock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Horrible takedown attempt by Puno or perhaps it was just good defense by Shamrock, which made it look bad.
Manny Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shamrock 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 Puno has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Puno and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Puno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shamrock's head.#TD2#
Puno shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shamrock manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Shamrock pushes Puno off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Puno scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Puno misses with a body shot. #T2#
Puno with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puno throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Puno.
Shamrock tries a low kick but Puno avoids it.
Puno is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big left from Puno misses.
Puno scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Puno drives through with a takedown into guard. #T3#
Puno stops Shamrock from standing up.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Shamrock is looking to stand up but Puno isn't so interested in that idea.
Puno lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shamrock keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass.
Puno trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Puno is looking to work some ground and pound but Shamrock has wrist control.
Puno seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Puno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Puno.#TD2#
Puno dives in and scores a takedown into Shamrock's guard.#T4#
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Puno is working Shamrock over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shamrock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Puno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shamrock is keeping the position for now.
Puno is looking to work some ground and pound but Shamrock has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shamrock keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass.
Puno with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manny Puno's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Puno misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock defending well as Puno loads up on a big left hand.
Puno tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shamrock swivels and escapes.
Manny Puno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Puno looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shamrock is fending him off so far but Puno persists. Nope, Shamrock circles away and we're back to standing.
Puno shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shamrock pinned against the cage. Shamrock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Puno.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Puno with that takedown attempt.
Puno misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shamrock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Puno connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shamrock momentarily.
Puno misses with an uppercut.
Shamrock half committed to a counter leg kick.
Puno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Shamrock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Puno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Puno manages to avoid it.
Shamrock lands a jab to Puno's midsection.
Shamrock swings for the body but Puno moves out of range.
Puno takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Puno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
Shamrock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Puno shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shamrock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Puno scores with a jab to the head.
Puno scores with a jab. Shamrock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Puno scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Puno misses.
Shamrock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puno moves away.
Shamrock lands a nice shot that snaps Puno's head back.
Puno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Puno.
Puno works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock misses with a series of wild punches.
Puno changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puno scores with a sloppy right hand. Shamrock should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Puno's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Good exchange - Puno coming out on top.
Puno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Puno misses.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock drops his hands momentarily and Puno takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Puno jabs at Shamrock's body.
Puno has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Puno fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shamrock to the ground. Puno is now in Shamrock's guard.#ES#
Shamrock manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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!
Puno staying out of range there.#T1#
Shamrock slips a jab from Puno.
Puno swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shamrock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shamrock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Puno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puno misses with a lunging right hand
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
Puno throws a right hand that misses
and Shamrock counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Puno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puno shoots for a double leg takedown but Shamrock sprawls well. He's pushed Puno's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shamrock tried to counter with a leg kick but Puno avoided it.
Shamrock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Puno in his tracks. #ROC#
Puno is rocked!
Shamrock scores with a jab. Puno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Puno is still on wobbly legs! Can Shamrock finish him?
Puno misses with a body punch
and Shamrock counters with a huge left! Puno is in big trouble! He's backing up but Shamrock isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Puno from any more damage. A dominating finish by Shamrock!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Nick Shamrock started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CEC 694
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
Fighter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puno.
Nice defenses there by Puno.
Fighter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fighter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fighter!
Puno scores with a three punch combo!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fighter. Puno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fighter moves away.
Puno slips under a jab.
Fighter ducks under a wild hook from Puno.
Fighter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Puno misses with a left hand
and Puno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puno tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fighter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Puno somewhat.#TD2#
Puno gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Puno is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Fighter is looking to improve his position.
Puno works his way into full mount!
Fighter tries to hold on but Puno postures up.
Puno tries to control but Fighter wriggling away.
Fighter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fighter taking shots to the head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Puno working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T2#
Puno trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fighter tries to lock up and control but Puno gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Puno working Fighter over with strikes here.
Puno connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fighter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Puno looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fighter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fighter holds on for dear life.
Fighter tries to hold on but Puno pushes him away. #T3#
Puno controlling his opponent.
Fighter wants to control but Puno is having none of it.
Fighter is bucking up trying to escape but Puno cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fighter manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Fighter, under a barage of strikes from Puno.
Puno wants to free his trapped foot but Fighter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fighter wants to control but Puno is keeping busy.
Puno wants to control but Fighter is keeping him busy.
Puno working over Fighter with some ground and pound. Fighter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Puno is looking to take a break and control but Fighter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Fighter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Puno is working away from the top position though.
Fighter keeping hold of Puno's head, controlling as best he can.
Fighter trying to control from the bottom.
Puno seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Puno working the head and body with strikes.
Fighter has his hands clasped together around Puno's back. He's all about the action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Puno lands a nice short elbow.
Puno missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Puno is nestled in close to Fighter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fighter lands a right hook to the body.
Street Fighter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fighter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD2#
Puno throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fighter was covering up waiting for the punch and Puno finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Puno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Fighter is keeping the position.
Puno is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Puno stays in close to Fighter's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno trying to control but Fighter is working from the bottom.
Fighter controls Puno momentarily but Puno frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter pulls Puno in close to prevent any damage.
Fighter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Puno is working Fighter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Puno is fighting to break Fighter's control of his arms but Fighter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Puno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fighter is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fighter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Puno throws a jab when Fighter was well out of range.
Fighter takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Puno shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fighter is trying to defend but Puno finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Puno tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fighter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Puno drops an elbow to the side of Fighter's head. #T2#
Puno working the head and body with strikes.
Fighter preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Fighter is trying to maintain the position but Puno is very close to passing his half guard.
Fighter keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Fighter is in trouble now - Puno has advanced to mount!
Fighter is squirming around, avoiding Puno's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Puno.#T3#
Puno in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Puno working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fighter tries to hold on but Puno postures up.
Puno trying to control but Fighter is having none of it.
Fighter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Puno trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fighter wants to hold on but Puno pushes him away.
Puno fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fighter wants to control but Puno is having none of it.
Fighter holds of for dear life.#T4#
Puno lands a nice shot to the head.
Puno is landing with some decent strikes but Fighter is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#
Fighter is rocked!
Puno avoids the attempt from Fighter to control.
Puno has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fighter's face.
Fighter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Puno landing strikes from the mount and Fighter is in trouble!
Oh Fighter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fighter wants to hold on but Puno pushes him away.
Fighter seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puno raining down shots from the mount!
Fighter tries to hold on but Puno postures up.
Puno landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Fighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Puno.
Puno is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fighter lands with a cross.
Puno moves away from the strike by Fighter.
Puno tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Puno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fighter. Puno shrugs it off though.
Nice defenses there by Fighter.
Puno throws a shot from downtown. Fighter moves away and avoids it.
Puno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fighter.
Puno moves out of range as Fighter strikes.
Fighter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fighter.
Puno throws a lazy right hand but Fighter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Puno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fighter.
Fighter misses with an uppercut. Puno saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fighter scores with the left hand. Puno knows he should have avoided that one.
Fighter throws a shot from downtown. Puno moves away and avoids it.
Puno staying out of range there.
Fighter is looking to clinch but Puno is avoiding it.
Fighter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T1#
Fighter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Fighter as he connects with a hook.
Fighter throws a hook to the side of Puno's head but Puno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puno throws a hook to the side of Fighter's head but Fighter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Street Fighter is winning the standup battle so far.
Fighter lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fighter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fighter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Puno connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fighter momentarily.
Puno lands a slapping body shot.
Fighter throws a lazy right hand but Puno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Puno swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fighter.
Puno misses with a wild body shot.
Fighter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Puno.
Puno scores with a hook to the body. Fighter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fighter looks to throw the jab but Puno is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Fighter.
Puno connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fighter momentarily.
Fighter moves out of range of the strikes.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Fighter.#T2##TD2#
Puno decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fighter is looking to control Puno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fighter avoid being mounted?
Fighter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fighter keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Puno working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Puno tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fighter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Puno wants to control but Fighter is keeping him busy.
Fighter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fighter tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg.
Fighter trying to control here.
Puno is keen to just control but Fighter is a slippery customer.#T3#
Puno trying to pass the guard but Fighter defending well.
Puno is thwarting Fighter's attempts to control the position.
Puno perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Puno wants to control but Fighter is keeping him busy.
Fighter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Puno is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Puno defending well as Fighter loads up on a big left hand.
Fighter takes one to the chin there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fighter.#CUT#
It looks like Manny Puno has been cut.
A big left from Fighter misses.
Fighter throws a hook but Puno blocks it.
A jab from Fighter misses.
Fighter throws a body punch but Puno moves out of range.
Puno avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Fighter misses with an uppercut.
Puno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fighter at a distance.
A cross from Puno lands.
Puno moves out of range of the leg kick from Fighter.
Fighter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puno.
Puno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Puno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fighter throws an overhand right that lands on Puno's shoulder, as Puno tries to avoid the shot.
Fighter scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Puno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Puno lands with a right hand.
Puno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Puno moves away from the strike by Fighter.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fighter.
Puno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Puno.
Manny Puno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fighter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

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 Street Fighter.
I think Puno 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Puno!

Event: CEC 691
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1#
Arendse wants to clinch.
Arendse throws a big shot that misses.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puno takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arendse dips to his left and cracks Puno with an uppercut!
Puno slips a jab from Arendse.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Arendse takes the fight into the clinch.
Arendse misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Puno has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arendse is trying to push Puno away but Puno has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Puno tries to throw a body punch but Arendse avoids it by throwing Puno back against the cage.
Puno tries to work over Arendse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arendse lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Puno or not.
Puno jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arendse walks away with a smile on his face. Puno gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Arendse thuds his right hand into Puno's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Arendse lands a really nice looking cross but Puno seems unphased. #T1#
Arendse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheers as Arendse lands an impressive looking overhand right. Puno doesn't seem phased though.
Arendse throws a looping overhand right but Puno ducks down to avoid it.
Puno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arendse.
Puno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.
Puno missing with a left hand there. Arendse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arendse throws a front kick that sends Puno stumbling back into the cage.
Arendse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puno.
Arendse connects with a jab.
Arendse jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Arendse lands a nice shot that snaps Puno's head back.
Arendse darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Puno misses.
Puno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Arendse missing with a left hand there. Puno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puno appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Arendse darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Arendse connects with a leg kick. Puno looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Arendse finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Puno throws an overhand right that lands on Arendse's shoulder, as Arendse tries to avoid the shot.
Arendse slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Arendse lands with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arendse.
Nice uppercut there from Arendse.
Arendse lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Puno at a distance.
Puno throws a hook to the side of Arendse's head but Arendse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arendse throws a big shot that misses.
Arendse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Arendse thuds his right hand into Puno's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
Arendse throws a wild body kick that Puno sees coming a mile off.
Arendse keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Puno is just out of range.#TD#
Puno is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Arendse's half guard.#ES2#
Arendse has one foot on Puno's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Puno throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
A swing and a miss from Puno.
Arendse scores with a shot to the body.
Puno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puno throws an overhand right that lands on Arendse's shoulder, as Arendse tries to avoid the shot.
Arendse looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Puno moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Puno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arendse looks to land a body kick but Puno moved away.
Puno takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse moves in looking to clinch but Puno pushes him off.#T4#
Arendse throws a good cross that connects.
Enitan Arendse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puno throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arendse feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Puno's calf.
Puno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Arendse staying out of range there.
Arendse paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arendse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puno swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Puno.
Arendse catches Puno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arendse is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Puno had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Puno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Arendse. Puno shrugs it off though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puno scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arendse in his tracks.
Puno shoots in looking for a takedown but Arendse manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Puno's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arendse was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that 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.
#R2#
Puno moves out of range of the strikes.
Arendse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Arendse.
Puno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arendse appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Arendse misses.
Arendse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Puno takes one to the side of the head.
Enitan Arendse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arendse scores with a nice head shot.
Arendse lands with a straight right. Puno didn't see that one coming.
Puno tries for a takedown but Arendse sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Arendse scores with a shot to the body.
Arendse moves away from the strike by Puno.
Puno moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse moves out of range of the strikes.
Puno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puno looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Arendse lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Puno needs to keep his hands up - Arendse had a free shot at his head there.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arendse throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Puno swats away the attempt to clinch by Arendse.
Arendse connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Puno fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Puno misses with a takedown attempt - Arendse sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Puno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arendse tests Puno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arendse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puno takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arendse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Arendse scores with a punch to the head.
Arendse lands with a thumping leg kick.
Puno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puno tries to counter with a takedown but Arendse is quick to defend against it.
Arendse doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Puno walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Puno misses.
Puno throws a big shot that misses.
Arendse throws a nice outside leg kick.
Arendse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arendse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puno.
Arendse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puno.
And Arendse responds with a good body kick, but Puno manages to step out the way in time.
Arendse scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Puno scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Arendse has one foot on Puno's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3#
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse lands a head kick. Puno smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Puno takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Arendse fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Arendse thumps Puno with a low kick.
Arendse throws out a powerful jab.
Arendse lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Arendse throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Puno counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Arendse has one foot on Puno's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Puno slips a jab from Arendse.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse cracks a nice hook into Puno's ribs.
Arendse throws a hook to the side of Puno's head but Puno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puno feinted with a counter takedown.
Arendse connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Arendse misses with a hook. Puno ducked under it nicely.
Puno cracks Arendse with an open hand slap.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Puno.
Puno moves out of range of the body kick from Arendse.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puno was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
Arendse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Puno avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Puno connects with a nice looking jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Puno.
Arendse flicks out a counter leg kick but Puno steps away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puno takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Arendse throws a hook to the side of Puno's head but Puno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arendse turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Nice body punch from Arendse.
Arendse lands with a straight right. Puno didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Arendse tries to sprawl but Puno drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Arendse is refusing to be controlled, as Puno sits in half guard.
Puno is pressing down on Arendse's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arendse is holding on for now.
Arendse trying to control here.
Puno slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Puno is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Arendse is not content to let Puno control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arendse keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Puno takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Puno not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Arendse won't allow Puno to pass to mount.
Puno wants to take a breather but Arendse is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Puno slips a nice elbow through Arendse's hands, connecting with Arendse's forehead.
Puno thows a huge punch but Arendse dodges it nicely.
Puno trying to control the action but Arendse is working from the bottom.
Puno stops Arendse from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Puno decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Puno looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Puno trying to mount his opponent but Arendse defends it.
Puno prevents Arendse from standing back up.
Arendse avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Puno.
Puno trying to control the action but Arendse is working from the bottom.
Puno wants to free his trapped foot but Arendse is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Arendse wants to control but Puno is keeping busy. #T3#
Arendse regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Puno.
Puno controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Arendse avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Enitan Arendse has got the better of the ground game so far.
Puno works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Puno missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Puno trying to control from half guard but Arendse is working away.
Puno seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Puno is stalling here. Arendse is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Puno seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Arendse has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T4#
Puno gets back to half guard.
Puno manages to get to full guard.
Puno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puno looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arendse won't allow Puno to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Arendse throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arendse misses with a low kick as Puno jumps back.
Nice uppercut there from Puno.
Puno takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Puno takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arendse connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arendse connects with a looping right hand.
Arendse looks to land a left hand but Puno moved out of range nicely.
Puno looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range.
Arendse staying out of range there.
Arendse bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Puno is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Arendse's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arendse.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Arendse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##ES2#
Arendse is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Puno presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Puno lands with a short shot to the head.
Arendse lands a left hand.
Arendse lands with a short shot to the head.
Puno's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Arendse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arendse misses with some punches.
Puno swings wildly with an uppercut but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puno is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Arendse lands with a light punch inside.
Arendse works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Puno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arendse scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arendse lands a body shot in the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Puno blocks an uppercut.
Puno misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puno.
Puno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arendse.
Puno tries to work over Arendse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arendse.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arendse.
Arendse scores with a shot to the side of Puno's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arendse.
Arendse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Arendse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Puno backwards. #ROC2#
Puno is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Arendse as the two fighters clinch.
Oh Puno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Puno just leaning against Arendse, taking a breather.
Puno seems to have got his legs back now.
Puno blocking some punches.
Arendse tries to work over Puno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puno tries to pull guard but Arendse holds him up against the cage and eventually Puno drops back down to his feet.
Puno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by Puno.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arendse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Puno struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Puno lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puno blocks an uppercut.
Arendse scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Puno misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land. #TD#
Puno pulls guard effortlessly.
Puno 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.#T4#
Arendse controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Puno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arendse tries to free his leg and advance position but Puno is retaining full guard.
Puno is trying to control the position but Arendse postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Puno throws an overhand right that lands on Arendse's shoulder, as Arendse tries to avoid the shot.
Arendse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Arendse darts in and clinches Puno up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enitan Arendse dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Puno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arendse. Arendse circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Puno throws a hook but Arendse avoids it easily.
Arendse looks to land a body kick but Puno moved away.
Puno takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Arendse with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Arendse darts in and clinches Puno up against the cage.
Arendse is trying to break the clinch but Puno is controlling him.
Arendse misses with some punches.
Puno tries a body shot but Arendse blocks it.
Puno misses with some punches. #TD#
Puno gets control of Arendse's arms and successfully pulls guard. Puno will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Arendse trying to stand up but can't free himself from Puno's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno is trying to keep Arendse in close.
Puno wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Puno is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Arendse wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving.
Puno looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arendse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arendse tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arendse connects with a looping right hand.
Arendse slips under a jab.
Puno misses with a takedown attempt - Arendse sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arendse catches Puno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arendse misses with a body kick.
Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arendse.
Arendse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Puno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Arendse as he connects with a hook.
Puno throws a lazy right hand but Arendse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arendse slips a jab from Puno.
Puno shoots in for a takedown but Arendse shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
Puno doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arendse moves away from the strike by Puno.
Puno takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Arendse connects with a crisp jab.
Puno misses with a hook.
Arendse plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Arendse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Arendse throws a body punch but Puno moves out of range.
Puno throws a hook but Arendse blocks it.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puno moves away.
No luck for Puno with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Puno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Puno is just out of range.
Puno jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Puno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Puno appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Puno is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Arendse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arendse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arendse lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Puno fails to land the takedown.
Puno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arendse.
Arendse scores with a nice head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arendse. That's going to slow Puno down.
Puno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Arendse scores with a hook to the body. Puno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Manny Puno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arendse connects with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Arendse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arendse has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse! Enitan Arendse retains his lightweight title!

Event: CEC Christmas
Date: Dec 25, 2019

#R1#
Cadman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puno.
Cadman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Puno lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Puno throws a right hand that misses
and Cadman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Puno throws a body shot but no joy.
Cadman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Puno misses its intended target.
Cadman is looking to counter punch.
Cadman missing with a left hand there. Puno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Puno misses with a lunging right hand
and Puno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puno scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cadman slips a jab from Puno.#T1#
Cadman defending well as Puno loads up on a big left hand.
Puno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Puno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cadman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Puno's hands.#CUT#
It looks like Manny Puno has been cut.
Puno connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Cayden Cadman has been cut.
Cadman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puno.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Puno has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cadman loads up on a big right hand but Puno slips the punch.#TD2#
Puno dives in and scores a takedown into Cadman 's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Puno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Puno trying to control but Cadman is working from the bottom. #T2#
Cadman pulls Puno in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno throws an elbow that misses. Cadman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Puno's guard. Nice move by Cadman !#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puno has Cadman pulled in close to control his posture.
Cadman is looking to stand up but Puno won't let him.
Cadman trying to control the position from guard on top but Puno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cadman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Puno looking for a sweep. Not yet Puno, not yet.
Puno trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Cadman gets to his feet - Puno follows without any prompting. #T3#
Cadman walks into a straight right hand from Puno.#ROC2#
Cadman is rocked!#TD2#
Puno gets a big slam - oh, Cadman is out! Cadman is out! That's a nasty KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Manny Puno!

Event: CEC 685
Date: Nov 24, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Puno drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dall avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Puno.
Dall is looking for a sweep.
Puno is working Dall over with some ground and pound from side control.
Puno scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dall is looking for a sweep.
Puno lands an elbow.
Dall tries to bench press Puno off him but Puno keeps the position.
Puno sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dall is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno working the ground and pound but Dall is defending the strikes.
Puno trying to control the position but Dall is working away.
Puno controls the position.
Dall is working to avoid the ground and pound but Puno connects with a decent elbow. #T1#
Puno scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by Puno.
Dall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dall regains half guard, as Puno was trying to land strikes.
Dall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Puno is keen to just control but Dall is a slippery customer.
Puno is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Puno throwing shots but Dall is blocking nicely.
Dall is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Dall actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dall is refusing to be controlled, as Puno sits in half guard.
Dall has hold of Puno's hands but Puno slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Puno is pressing down on Dall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dall is holding on for now.
Dall manages to get to full guard.
Dall seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Dall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Puno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Dall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Dall has momentary wrist control but Puno slips an elbow through the middle.
Puno stands up over Dall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Puno distracts Dall with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dall swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Puno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Puno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Puno forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dall gets back to full guard. #T4#
Dall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Puno controls the pace.
Puno pushing down on Dall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Puno working over Dall with some ground and pound. Dall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Puno seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Puno wants to take a breather but Dall is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Puno trying to control the action but Dall is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno dominated that round.
That's time! Dall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Puno cracks Dall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good shot there by Puno.
Puno lands with a straight right. Dall didn't see that one coming.
Dall misses with a hook. Puno ducked under it nicely.
Dall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puno is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dall throws a front kick aimed at Puno's knee but Puno avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Puno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
And Puno tries to counter it with a takedown but Dall pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Puno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Puno throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
Dall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Puno misses its intended target.
It looked like Dall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Manny Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puno misses with a few strikes there.
Puno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A leg kick checked by Puno.
Puno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puno lands a body shot. #T1#
Puno shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dall but Dall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Galen Dall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puno moves out of range of the leg kick from Dall.
Dall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Puno's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dall under the eye.
Puno gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dall.#CUT#
It looks like Manny Puno has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Dall misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Puno as he connects with a hook.
Puno throws out a powerful jab.
Puno has a takedown stuffed.
Dall appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Dall.
Puno changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A swing and a miss from Puno.
Puno lands a head shot.
Puno scores with a hook.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dall moves forwards but Puno connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Puno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Puno throws a combination. Dall tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Puno lands a glancing blow to the side of Dall's head.
Manny Puno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dall misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Dall.
Puno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Puno misses with a lunging right hand
and Dall counters with a nice leg kick.
Puno misses with a looping left.
Dall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dall slips a straight right by Puno.
Puno throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puno bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dall's head backwards.#T3#
Dall throws a nice looking combination but Puno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Puno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall.
Puno tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Puno blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Puno. That snapped Dall's head back.
Dall is looking to score with low kicks.
And Puno tries to counter it with a takedown but Dall pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dall jabs Puno right on the nose. Puno blinks but takes it well.
Puno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall tried to counter with a leg kick but Puno avoided it.
Some wild striking there from Puno.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Puno.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dall.
Dall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Puno finds it's way round the side to connect with Dall's head.
Puno throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
Dall moves forwards but Puno connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Puno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Puno.#T4#
Puno scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puno throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Puno scores with a takedown into Dall's guard.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Puno stands and throws Dall's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Puno working the body and head with strikes.
Dall is working to avoid the ground and pound but Puno connects with a decent elbow.
Dall tries to buck Puno off but Puno is having none of it.
Puno grinds an elbow into Dall's temple.
Dall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manny Puno's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Puno doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Puno throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Puno misses.
As Puno backs away, Dall returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dall looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Puno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Puno throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Puno misses.
Puno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dall throws a looping overhand right but Puno ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall misses with an uppercut. Puno saw that one coming.
Dall looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Puno with a hook.
Dall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Puno feints the counter takedown.
Puno cracks a nice hook into Dall's ribs.
Dall moves forwards but Puno connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Dall throws a body punch but Puno moves out of range. #TD2#
Puno closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Puno throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dall is looking for a sweep.
Puno working the body and head with strikes.
Dall managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Puno.
Puno lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dall sneaks back into half guard.
Puno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Puno looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Puno looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Galen Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Puno not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Puno takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Puno wants to take a breather but Dall is having none of it.
Dall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Puno's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Puno's back!
Puno felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puno breaks Dall's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Puno working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dall's head.#SUB#
Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Puno looking to sit in guard and control but Dall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Puno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puno managing to control the position. #T3#
Dall won't allow Puno to sweep him here.
Puno controlling Dall's posture. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dall stopping the sweep attempt from Puno.
Manny Puno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puno is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Puno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puno controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Puno fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Puno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Puno has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Puno!
Galen Dall was interviewed post fight and said 'This means WAR!'.

Event: CEC 678.51
Date: Oct 07, 2019

#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cadman enables Puno to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cadman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Puno throwing strikes from guard but Cadman blocks nicely.
Puno in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cadman controlling Puno's posture.
Puno trying to control but Cadman is working from the bottom.
Puno throws a big right hand that misses.
Cadman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno trying to control but Cadman postures up.
Cadman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Puno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Cadman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Puno is staying active underneath Cadman , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Puno is looking for a sweep. Cadman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Puno regains full guard. Nicely done.
Puno controlling Cadman 's posture.
Cadman preventing the sweep.
Cadman throwing strikes from guard but Puno blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno looking for a sweep. Not yet Puno, not yet.
Cadman stays in close to Puno's body and controls the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Puno wants to sweep but no luck.
Cadman trying to control the position from guard on top but Puno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cadman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Puno wants to sweep but no luck.
Puno controls Cadman momentarily but Cadman frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Puno misses with a hook. Cadman ducked under it nicely.
Puno looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cadman is fending him off so far but Puno persists. Nope, Cadman circles away and we're back to standing.
Cadman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Puno throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cadman 's waist but Cadman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Puno off to one side.
Cadman tries to counter with a clinch but Puno shakes him off and moves away.
Cadman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#
It looks like Manny Puno has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. Cadman does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Cadman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Puno lands with a hook. Cadman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Puno misses with a hook #KD2#
and Cadman counters with a nice right hand that sends Puno toppling to the canvas! Puno scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cadman finish him?!#ROC2#
Puno is rocked!#T3#
Cadman moves out of range as Puno strikes.
Oh Puno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cadman throws a series of punches but Puno avoids them all with ease.
Puno seems to have got his legs back now.
Puno bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cadman 's head backwards.
Cadman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cadman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cadman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cayden Cadman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cadman .
A countering left hand to the body from Cadman misses.
Puno catches Cadman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#KD2#
Cadman lands a big uppercut and Puno crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Puno looks OK. Cadman waves Puno back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cadman slips under a jab from Puno.
Puno connects with a nice looking jab.
Cadman moves out of range as Puno strikes.
Cadman is looking to chop away at Puno's legs.
Puno lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
A jab from Puno misses.
Puno throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Cadman to counter with a crisp jab.
Cadman takes one to the chin there.
Puno misses with a looping right.
Cadman looks to throw the jab but Puno is out of range.
Puno lands a jab.
Cadman moves away from the strike by Puno.
Puno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cadman .
Manny Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cadman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puno.
A little jabbing left from Cadman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cadman throws a nice looking combination but Puno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cadman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Puno.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Puno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puno misses with a takedown
and Cadman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Cadman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Puno'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.
#R2#
A combination from Puno does no damage.
Puno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Cadman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. Cadman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puno lands with a hook. Cadman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Cadman .
Nice sprawl there from Cadman as Puno shoots in.
Puno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puno misses with an uppercut. Cadman saw that one coming.
Cadman works the jab nicely.
Puno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno throws a body punch but Cadman moves out of range.
Cadman misses with a straight right.
Puno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cayden Cadman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puno moves into range and connects with a jab.
Puno checks a leg kick.#T1#
Puno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cadman throws out the jab.
Cadman moves out of range of the strikes.
Cadman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cadman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cadman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puno misses with a straight left.
Cadman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cadman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Puno with a body shot.
Puno misses with a left hand
enabling Cadman to counter with a crisp jab.
Puno misses with a lunging right hand
and Cadman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Puno shoots for a double leg takedown but Cadman sprawls well. He's pushed Puno's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cadman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cadman avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Cadman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Puno lands a jab to the head. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cadman . Puno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cadman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puno.
Cadman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puno.
Cadman slips under a jab.
It seemed like Cadman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Puno misses with a straight right.
Cadman wants to counter with a clinch but Puno pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cadman counters with a nice uppercut.
Puno fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Puno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puno takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cadman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puno.
Cadman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Puno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cadman throws out the jab.
Cadman misses with a looping left.#T3#
Puno with a hook.
Puno misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Cadman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Puno takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD#
Puno changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cadman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cadman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cadman taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cadman is trying to escape the position but Puno is controlling the position.
Cadman is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cadman keeps working.
Cadman prevents Puno from moving into mount.
Puno is looking to take a break and control but Cadman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Puno creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cadman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Puno lands a decent elbow from side control.
The strikes coming from Puno are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puno laying and praying for a moment but Cadman takes advantage and regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Puno with the ground and pound but Cadman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Puno trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES2#
Cadman manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cayden Cadman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Manny Puno's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Puno feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cadman s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cadman tried to score with a low kick but Puno checks it.
Cadman needs to keep his hands up - Puno had a free shot at his head there.
Puno scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Cadman rushes Puno and presses him up against the cage.
Puno misses with a punch to the body.
Cadman throws a head punch that misses.
Puno lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cadman or not.
Cadman misses with some punches.
Puno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cadman backwards. #TD#
Puno gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cadman wants to control but Puno is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Puno looks to land a strike but Cadman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Puno passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Puno throwing strikes but Cadman manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T1#
Cadman working away.
Cadman wants to stand but Puno is controlling his arm.
Puno gets back to half guard.
Puno is trying to maintain the position but Cadman is very close to passing his half guard.
Puno keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cadman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Cadman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cadman 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cadman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Puno moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cadman wants to stand but Puno is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cadman is stalling in the full guard. #SU2#
Cadman stands up and waves to Puno to follow him.
Puno shoots in but Cadman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cadman throws a looping overhand right but Puno ducks down to avoid it.
Puno throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Cadman counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3#
Puno works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Puno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Puno lands a body punch.
Cadman prevents the takedown attempt.
Cadman swings wildly with an uppercut but Puno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cadman throws a punch but it's blocked by Puno.
Cadman prevents a body shot from Puno.
Puno lands a left hand.
Cadman trying to stall but Puno improves his position.
Cadman is pushing Puno up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cadman effectively controlling the action here.
Cadman receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Cadman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cadman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Puno. #T4#
Puno misses with a body punch.
Cadman blocks a body shot from Puno.
Puno cracks Cadman with a nice body shot.
Cadman misses with a body punch.
Cadman throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Puno works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cadman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Puno keeping moving, preventing Cadman from controlling successfully.
Cayden Cadman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cadman preventing the sweep.
Cadman trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Cadman preventing the sweep.
Cadman is looking to stand up but Puno won't let him.
Manny Puno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cadman showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Puno working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cadman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cadman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

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 Manny Puno.
I think Cadman 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: CEC 675
Date: Sep 15, 2019

#R1#
Puno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fighter.
Puno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fighter manages to avoid it.#TD#
Puno shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Puno wants to take a breather but Fighter is having none of it.
Puno is thwarting Fighter's attempts to control the position.
Fighter is refusing to be controlled, as Puno sits in half guard.
Puno passes the guard and advances to mount!
Puno trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fighter is trying to escape the mount. #T1#
Fighter tries to hold on but Puno pushes him away.
Puno fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fighter is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fighter wants to control but Puno is having none of it.
Puno with shots to the head and body - Fighter looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fighter felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fighter tries to hold on but Puno postures up.
Fighter is looking to improve his position but Puno isn't that keen on the idea.
Fighter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Fighter punching to the body and holding on for dear life.
Puno landing shots from mount.
Fighter tries to hold on but Puno pushes him away.
Puno unloading with bombs!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fighter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puno putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Puno tries to control but Fighter wriggling away.
Puno raining down hammerfists from mount.
Puno landing strikes, looking to finish!
Puno with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns Fighter that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #ROC#
Fighter is rocked!#T3#
Fighter tries to lock up and control but Puno gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fighter is still in real trouble! Can Puno finish him?
Fighter is in a horrible position here. Puno smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Puno connects with a bit shot that sees Fighter covering up! More strikes from Puno and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Puno is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Puno!

Event: CEC 673
Date: Sep 01, 2019

#R1#
Orsini just misses with a punch to the body.
Orsini sizes up Puno with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Orsini avoids the body shot from Puno.
A jab from Puno does it's job there.
Orsini throws a good cross that connects.
Orsini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno manages to avoid it.
Orsini looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puno misses with a wild body shot.
Puno throws a hook to the side of Orsini's head but Orsini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puno dives in and grabs Orsini's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orsini pushes down on Puno's head and hops out.
Puno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Puno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orsini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puno.
Orsini connects with a crisp jab.
Orsini takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.
Orsini throws a jab when Puno was well out of range.
A big left from Orsini misses.
Puno slips under a jab from Orsini.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orsini misses with a wild body shot.
Puno is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Orsini throws a hook but Puno avoids it easily.
Puno shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orsini but Orsini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Orsini swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Orsini throws a leg kick but Puno sees it coming and moves out of range.
Puno shoots and misses
and Puno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alessandro Orsini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Puno.
Good standup being displayed there by Orsini as he connects with a hook.
Puno blocks a jab.
Orsini drops his hands momentarily and Puno takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Puno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut lands for Orsini. That snapped Puno's head back.
Orsini throws out a loose jab but Puno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puno.
Orsini keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Orsini takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alessandro Orsini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orsini.
Orsini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orsini throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsini.
Orsini cracks Puno with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Puno is defended easily by Orsini.
Manny Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Puno misses with a looping left.
Orsini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Puno lands a jab to the head.
Orsini misses the jab.
Orsini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puno was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsini.
Orsini looks to land a right hand but Puno moved out of range.
Puno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Orsini walks into a stiff left hand from Puno.
Orsini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsini. Puno does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Puno gets the takedown into side control.
Orsini is not content to let Puno control the position.
The ground and pound from Puno seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Puno throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Puno throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Puno scores with punches from side control. #T3#
Puno misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Puno working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Orsini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Puno lands a few punches from side control.
Puno lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Orsini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Puno wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Puno is trying to ground and pound but Orsini uses the momentary lack of control by Puno to regain half guard.
Puno scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Puno is looking to take a break and control but Orsini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orsini wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Puno wants to free his trapped foot but Orsini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Puno throwing shots but Orsini is blocking nicely.
Orsini is concentrating on defense, preventing Puno from advancing position.
Puno working the head and body with strikes.
Orsini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Puno engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Puno scoring with some ground and pound.
Orsini wants to sweep but no luck.
Puno postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Manny Puno will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jab from Puno.
Alessandro Orsini is winning the standup battle so far.
Puno tests Orsini's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orsini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Puno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Orsini's head.
A slow jab from Puno misses its intended target.
Puno moves out of range as Orsini strikes.
Orsini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puno scores with a nice head shot.
A big left from Puno misses. #TD2#
Puno bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Puno is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Orsini's shoulder. That is not cool.
Orsini is trying to get back to half guard.
Puno throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Puno throwing strikes but Orsini manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Orsini is looking to take a break and control but Puno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Puno tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Puno is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno wants to control but Orsini postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno is trying to work for a sweep but Orsini has mounted him!
Orsini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Puno bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Orsini keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Orsini 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.
Puno trying to control but Orsini is working from the bottom. #T2#
Orsini can't keep his opponent in guard - Puno advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Puno in particular looking to stall.
Orsini is trying to get back to full guard.
Orsini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Puno throws a big elbow that misses.
Puno won't allow Orsini to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Orsini holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Puno is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Puno wants to control from the top but Orsini keeps moving.
Orsini keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass.
Orsini is controlling Puno's posture.
Puno engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Orsini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Orsini looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Orsini takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.
Puno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orsini.
Puno missing with a left hand there. Orsini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puno might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Puno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orsini throws a hook to the side of Puno's head but Puno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orsini misses with a straight right.
Orsini missing with a left hand there. Puno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orsini lands with a shot to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Puno. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Puno takes a swing at Orsini's ribcage but misses.
Orsini appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Puno misses the target.
Puno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puno throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsini throws a nice outside leg kick.
Orsini misses with an uppercut.
Puno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Orsini misses with a straight right.
Puno connects with a single shot there.
Puno throws a looping overhand right but Orsini ducks down to avoid it.
Puno's corner calls for a 1-2. Puno obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Orsini blocks a jab.
Alessandro Orsini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Puno closes the distance and clinches up with Orsini, looking for a takedown. Puno pushes Orsini against the cage but Orsini circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Puno lands with a cross.
Orsini connects with a right hand. Puno shakes it off.
Orsini misses with a body shot.
Orsini connects with a crisp jab.
Orsini lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Orsini takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Orsini on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Puno shoots in looking for a takedown but Orsini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Puno's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Puno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orsini throws the left hand but Puno avoids the punch easily.
Puno connects with the punch.
Puno avoids the body shot from Orsini.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Orsini. Puno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puno throws a body shot but no joy.
Puno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orsini.
Orsini takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Orsini throws the kick towards the body but Puno avoids it.#T1#
Orsini swings for the body but Puno moves out of range.
Orsini on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Orsini gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Puno to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Puno postures up.
Puno trying to control but Orsini is working from the bottom.
Orsini 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.
Orsini working a defensive guard here.
Orsini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puno wants to control from the top but Orsini keeps moving. #T2#
Orsini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Puno wants to control from the top but Orsini keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Orsini ducks under a wild hook from Puno.
Puno connects with the punch.
Puno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orsini throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsini lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Orsini throws out a powerful jab.
Orsini misses with a looping right.
Puno drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orsini defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puno moves into range and connects with a jab.
Orsini on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Puno closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Orsini quickly recovers to half guard.
Puno with the ground and pound but Orsini uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Orsini is trying to keep Puno in close.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Puno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Puno advances position into side control!
Orsini is not content to let Puno control the position.
Manny Puno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Puno throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Orsini works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Orsini is not content to let Puno control the position.
Orsini blocking the ground and pound attempt from Puno. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Orsini wants to improve his position but Puno is controlling well.
Orsini gets back to full guard.
Orsini wants to sweep but no luck.
Puno wants to control from the top but Orsini keeps moving.
Orsini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Orsini looking for a guillotine here but Puno defends easily.
Orsini has momentary wrist control but Puno slips an elbow through the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Puno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Puno winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Puno!

Event: CEC 668
Date: Jul 29, 2019

#R1#
Emelienko looks to land a left hand but Puno moved out of range nicely.
Puno shoots in looking for a takedown but Emelienko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Puno's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Emelienko slaps away a takedown attempt from Puno, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Emelienko moves out of range as Puno strikes.
Puno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelienko.
Emelienko throws a body punch but Puno moves out of range.
Puno looks to land a left hand but Emelienko moved out of range nicely.
Emelienko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Puno with a body shot.
Emelienko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puno.
Emelienko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Puno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puno connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelienko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelienko leaves Puno with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Emelienko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Puno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puno paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Emelienko tries to move into range but Puno moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Puno lands with a straight right. Emelienko didn't see that one coming.
Manny Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puno throws the left hand but Emelienko avoids the punch easily.
Vladimir Emelienko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Puno shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Puno wants to control from the top but Emelienko keeps moving.
Emelienko is controlling Puno's posture.
Puno trying to control but Emelienko is working from the bottom.
Emelienko is pulling down on Puno's head. It's preventing any offense from Puno, at least for the moment.#T2#
Puno throwing strikes but missing.
Emelienko is trying to control the position but Puno postures up.
Emelienko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puno throwing strikes from guard but Emelienko blocks nicely.
Puno trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Puno controlling from the top position.
Emelienko is pulling down on Puno's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Puno is defended easily by Emelienko.#T3#
Puno misses with a takedown
enabling Emelienko to counter with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Puno as he connects with a hook.
Emelienko throws a body shot but no joy.
Emelienko ducks right into an uppercut from Puno.
Puno dives in and grabs Emelienko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Emelienko pushes down on Puno's head and hops out.
Puno has his takedown stuffed
enabling Emelienko to counter with a crisp jab.
Emelienko digs a good body shot into Puno's ribs.
Puno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emelienko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelienko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Puno rather than just go for the knockout.
Puno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puno looks to land a right hand but Emelienko moved out of range.
Puno swings widly with a right hand
and Emelienko counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Emelienko.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelienko lands a lovely overhand right.
Puno misses with a double jab
and Emelienko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Puno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emelienko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puno.
Puno feinted with a counter takedown.
Puno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Emelienko at a distance.
Puno throws a jab when Emelienko was well out of range.
Puno lands with a nice body punch.
Puno feints a jab promting Emelienko to slip. Puno then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Emelienko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Emelienko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puno.
Puno works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Emelienko slaps away a takedown attempt from Puno, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Puno is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Emelienko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puno.
Puno throws a hook but Emelienko blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Emelienko moves out of range as Puno strikes.
Emelienko throws out a counter right but Puno avoids it with no problem.
Puno fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Emelienko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Puno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Puno looks to land a right hand but Emelienko moved out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Puno misses with a series of wild punches.
Puno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Emelienko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Puno.
Emelienko dodges the punch combination from Puno.
Manny Puno is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno throws an off balance right hand
and Emelienko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Puno clobbers Emelienko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Emelienko drops his hands momentarily and Puno takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Puno.
Puno misses with a hook. Emelienko ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Puno gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Emelienko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Puno lands with a nice body punch.
Puno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Puno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelienko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Emelienko has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Puno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelienko.
Puno throws an overhand right that lands on Emelienko's shoulder, as Emelienko tries to avoid the shot.
Puno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puno misses with a left hand
letting Emelienko counter with a right hand.
Emelienko scores with a hook.
Emelienko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelienko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puno.
Emelienko throws a shot from downtown. Puno moves away and avoids it.
Emelienko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puno.
Puno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Emelienko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puno.
Emelienko scores with a hook.
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!
Puno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelienko.
Emelienko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Emelienko misses with a body shot.
Puno takes a swing at Emelienko's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Puno looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Emelienko!
Emelienko keeps Puno under control for a moment.
Emelienko taking a bit of punishment here - Puno scoring with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emelienko keeps working.
Puno throws a strike aimed at the side of Emelienko's head but Emelienko avoids it well.
We've been hearing that Puno has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Puno works to advance to full mount. Emelienko defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Emelienko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Puno looking to control but Emelienko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Emelienko is trying to stand.
Emelienko working to try and regain half guard.
Emelienko tries to hold on but Puno pushes him away.
Puno prevents Emelienko from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelienko keeps trying to improve his position.
Emelienko tries to hold on but Puno pushes him away.
Emelienko regains half guard.
Emelienko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Emelienko is trying to control but can't.
Puno thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Puno controlling the pace.
Emelienko is looking for a sweep. Puno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Emelienko controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Puno shoots in for a takedown but Emelienko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Emelienko takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.
Emelienko throws out a loose jab but Puno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puno drops down looking for a counter takedown but Emelienko sprawls and moves away.
Emelienko misses with a wild body shot.
Emelienko slips under a jab from Puno.
Emelienko loads up on a big right hand but Puno slips the punch.
Puno lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Puno misses with a hook. Emelienko ducked under it nicely.
Emelienko throws a jab but it's blocked by Puno.
Puno scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelienko was well out of range. Poor timing from Puno.
Emelienko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Puno throws a poor cross that misses
and Emelienko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelienko throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Puno.
Emelienko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Emelienko throws a hook but Puno avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Puno. #TD#
Puno shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Puno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Emelienko 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.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelienko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelienko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Puno postures up in Emelienko's guard and throws a big left but Emelienko blocks it.
Emelienko is pulling down on Puno's head to control his posture.
Emelienko is continuing to stall.
Emelienko looking to control. #T2#
Puno pushes down on Emelienko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Emelienko looks like he's trying to stand up.
Puno trying to mount his opponent but Emelienko defends it.
Emelienko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Emelienko is looking to control Puno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Emelienko avoid being mounted?
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emelienko keeps working.
Emelienko is looking for a sweep. Puno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Emelienko is refusing to be controlled, as Puno sits in half guard. #T3#
Emelienko is trying to control but can't.
Emelienko tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg.
Emelienko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Emelienko.
Emelienko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vladimir Emelienko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Puno wants to pass the guard but Emelienko is keeping the position.
Puno distracts Emelienko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Emelienko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Emelienko is adopting a defensive guard.
Emelienko is striking but Puno is not phased and passes to half guard.
Puno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Emelienko can do to turn this around?#T4#
Puno trying to control from half guard but Emelienko is working away.
Puno working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Emelienko tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg.
Puno not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Puno slips a nice elbow through Emelienko's hands, connecting with Emelienko's forehead.
Emelienko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Puno is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelienko throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Emelienko keeps working.
Manny Puno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Emelienko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puno pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Puno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Puno 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Puno!

Event: CEC 666
Date: Jul 14, 2019

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Savitaipale darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Savitaipale digs a good hook to Puno's body.
Savitaipale scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Savitaipale throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been informed that Savitaipale has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Puno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puno drops down looking for a counter takedown but Savitaipale sprawls and moves away.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savitaipale misses with a hook. Puno ducked under it nicely.
Savitaipale walks into a stiff left hand from Puno.
Savitaipale looks to throw the jab but Puno is out of range.
Savitaipale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puno.
Puno slips under a jab from Savitaipale.
A decent looking cross lands there for Puno.
The fighters circling - Savitaipale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale blocks a jab.
Puno throws a shot from downtown. Savitaipale moves away and avoids it.
Puno lands an overhand right.
Puno lands a slapping body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Puno. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Puno.
Savitaipale misses the jab.
Savitaipale misses the shot to the body.
Savitaipale slips under a jab.#T1#
Savitaipale's jab looks to have found its range, popping Puno under the eye.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Savitaipale misses with a hook. Puno ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Puno.
Savitaipale is looking to reverse the position.
Savitaipale can't do much from the bottom here.
Puno working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Check out the look on Puno's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Puno controls the position from side control.
Puno wants to control but Savitaipale is keeping him busy.
Savitaipale can't do much from the bottom here.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savitaipale keeps working. #T2#
Puno is putting a hurting on Savitaipale here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savitaipale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savitaipale struggling a bit here.
Savitaipale tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Puno wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Puno is working Savitaipale over with some ground and pound from side control.
Savitaipale tries to buck Puno off but Puno is having none of it.
Puno controls the position.
Savitaipale sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Puno not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Savitaipale is doing well to control the position and prevent Puno from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savitaipale trying to control from the bottom.
Savitaipale tries to roll over but Puno keeps him under control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Savitaipale wants to control but Puno is keeping busy. #T3#
Savitaipale is refusing to be controlled, as Puno sits in half guard.
Savitaipale makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savitaipale.
Savitaipale keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Puno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savitaipale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Puno manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Puno wants to sweep here but Savitaipale controlling him for the moment.
Savitaipale trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Puno trying to keep a closed guard but Savitaipale is proving a slippery customer.
Savitaipale preventing the sweep.
Puno is adopting a defensive guard.
Savitaipale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Puno trying to control the position here.
Puno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Puno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Puno is trying to keep Savitaipale in close.
Savitaipale throws a big right hand that misses.
Savitaipale postures up and lands a big shot to Puno's brow.
Savitaipale throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Puno pulls Savitaipale in close to his closed guard and prevents Savitaipale from doing any damage or advancing position.
Savitaipale tries to free his leg and advance position but Puno is retaining full guard.
Savitaipale postures up and lands a big shot to Puno's brow.
Savitaipale cracks Puno with a solid left hand.
Puno wants to sweep but no luck.
Puno pulls Savitaipale in close to prevent any damage.
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 Manny Puno will probably get the nod.
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#
Puno stuffs the takedown attempt from Savitaipale. Savitaipale gets slowly back to his feet.
Puno dips to his left and cracks Savitaipale with an uppercut!
The fighters circling - Savitaipale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch lands to the side of Savitaipale 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Puno catches Savitaipale with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Savitaipale leaves Puno with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Savitaipale misses with a wild combination.
Puno throws a hook but Savitaipale blocks it.
Savitaipale defending well as Puno loads up on a big left hand.
Puno connects with a single shot there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. Savitaipale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savitaipale throws a looping overhand right but Puno ducks down to avoid it.
Savitaipale looks to land a combination. Puno sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savitaipale dips to his left and cracks Puno with an uppercut!
Savitaipale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puno moves out of range of the strikes.
Puno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savitaipale.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale takes one to the chin there.
Savitaipale throws a series of punches but Puno avoids them all with ease.
Manny Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Savitaipale throws a body punch but Puno moves out of range.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puno has a takedown stuffed.
Savitaipale misses with a wild body shot.
Puno moves out of range of the strikes.
Puno defending well as Savitaipale loads up on a big left hand.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Puno has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Savitaipale takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.
Savitaipale cracks Puno with an open hand slap.
Savitaipale slips a jab from Puno.
Savitaipale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Savitaipale lands an impressive looking overhand right. Puno doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savitaipale throws a body shot but no joy.
Puno drops down looking for a counter takedown but Savitaipale sprawls and moves away.
Puno throws a looping overhand right but Savitaipale ducks down to avoid it.
Savitaipale misses with the combination. #T2#
Savitaipale on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Puno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale scores with a jab to the jaw.
Savitaipale takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Savitaipale cracks Puno with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Puno misses the target.
Puno lands a really nice looking cross but Savitaipale seems unphased.
A big right from Puno misses.
Puno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savitaipale.
Puno shoots for a takedown but Savitaipale saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Puno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puno moves away.
Nice defenses there by Puno.
Puno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Savitaipale misses the target.
Puno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savitaipale.
Puno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with a looping right.#T3#
Savitaipale cracks Puno with a right hand to the side of the head.
Savitaipale loads up on a big right hand but Puno slips the punch.
Puno feinted with a counter takedown.
Puno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.
Puno attempts a counter takedown but Savitaipale avoids it well and moves away.
Savitaipale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savitaipale misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Savitaipale lands an impressive looking overhand right. Puno doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Puno.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savitaipale keeps working.
Savitaipale manages to work his way to half guard, despite Puno's best efforts.
Savitaipale tries to roll over but Puno keeps him under control.
Puno is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Savitaipale tries to roll over but Puno keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puno drops an elbow to the side of Savitaipale's head.
Puno is keen to just control but Savitaipale is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Savitaipale is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Savitaipale trying to control but Puno postures up.
Savitaipale is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Savitaipale is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puno pulls his head out easily.
Puno is trying to control. Savitaipale wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Puno lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Savitaipale looking for submissions off his back.
Puno slips a nice elbow through Savitaipale's hands, connecting with Savitaipale's forehead.
Puno is looking to take a break and control but Savitaipale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Atte Savitaipale will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Puno throws a hook but Savitaipale blocks it.
Puno bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Savitaipale's head backwards.
Nice straight punches there by Savitaipale. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Savitaipale.
Puno looks to score with a jab to the body but Savitaipale is just out of range.
Puno takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savitaipale drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Savitaipale misses with a wild body shot.
Puno is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Savitaipale throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Savitaipale misses.
Puno lands a jab to Savitaipale's midsection.
Puno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savitaipale throws out the jab.
Puno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Savitaipale fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Puno looks to throw the jab but Savitaipale is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puno scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Savitaipale slips a straight right by Puno.
Savitaipale throws a looping overhand right but Puno ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Savitaipale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puno lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Puno slips a jab from Savitaipale.
Puno half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Puno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws a shot from downtown. Puno moves away and avoids it.
Savitaipale takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.
Puno attempts a counter takedown but Savitaipale avoids it well and moves away.
Puno scores with a nice head shot.
Puno lands with a right hand.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savitaipale keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Puno shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Savitaipale makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savitaipale.
Savitaipale keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass. #SUB2#
Savitaipale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
Puno is sitting in close to Savitaipale's body. Savitaipale has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Puno is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Puno is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Savitaipale.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Atte Savitaipale!
Atte Savitaipale very nearly forgot to thank KOMBAT KLOTHING amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: CEC 663.5
Date: Jun 24, 2019

#R1#
Small uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puno.
Puno takes one on the button.#TD2#
Small manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Puno on his heels. He'll look to pass Puno's guard now, I'm sure.
Small throws a big right hand that misses.
Puno managing to control the position.
Puno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Small is one step ahead there.
Puno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Small's guard. #REVR#
Puno content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Puno slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Small looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Small taking some punishment here, with Puno in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Small is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puno pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Puno is trying to control. Small wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Small looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Puno is looking to take a break and control but Small is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Small looking for submissions off his back.
Puno looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Small with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Puno throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Small keeps working.
Small wants to improve his position but Puno is controlling well. #T2#
Puno not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Small looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Small is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puno pulls his head out easily.
Puno scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Small gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Small looking for a guillotine here but Puno defends easily.
Small has momentary wrist control but Puno slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Small throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Small utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Puno throws an elbow that misses. Small uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Puno's guard. Nice move by Small!#REVB#
Small throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Puno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Small in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Small landing some decent shots from guard.
Small stopping the sweep attempt from Puno.
Puno is working hard here to advance position.
Puno has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Puno wants to sweep here but Small controlling him for the moment.
Small connects with a couple of short punches.
Small working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Small scoring with punches to the head and body.
Small throws a big right hand that misses.
Puno is pulling down on Small's head. It's preventing any offense from Small, at least for the moment.
Puno wants to sweep here but Small controlling him for the moment.
Small is looking to work some ground and pound but Puno has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puno will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Small wants to pass the guard but Puno is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Small's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dixie Small dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Puno misses with a hook.
Puno sets himself, and Small steps forward looking for the clinch! Puno avoids it this time.
A jab from Small misses.
Small misses with a looping left.
Small throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Puno fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Small defending well as Puno loads up on a big left hand.
Puno slips under a jab.
Small changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Puno connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Puno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Puno or perhaps it was just good defense by Small, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Puno.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Puno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puno.
Small throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Puno gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Puno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Small.
Puno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Small.
Small lands a slapping body shot.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puno.
Puno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Puno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Small scores with a jab to the jaw.
Puno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Small.
Nice shot by Small.
Small fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Small throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puno lands the left hand.
Puno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Small. Small circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Small gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Puno to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Small is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Small keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass. #SUB2#
Small has his feet on Puno's thighs here. He's pushed Puno off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Puno screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dixie Small!
During a confident post fight interview, Dixie Small thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEC 653
Date: Apr 24, 2019

#R1#
Puno darts in looking for a takedown but Shamkhalaev gets double underhooks and turns Puno into the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. Shamkhalaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puno looks to throw the jab but Shamkhalaev is out of range.
Shamkhalaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puno dives in for a single leg takedown but Shamkhalaev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Puno misses with a lunging right hand
and Shamkhalaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shamkhalaev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puno slips a straight right by Shamkhalaev.
Puno darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shamkhalaev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puno.
Shamkhalaev misses with a looping right.
Shamkhalaev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Shamkhalaev misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Puno misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Shamkhalaev misses its target.
Shamkhalaev throws a body punch but Puno moves out of range.
Shamkhalaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puno misses the jab.
Shamkhalaev takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Puno closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Puno lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!
Puno is pushing down on Shamkhalaev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shamkhalaev is fighting to maintain full guard but Puno has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Shamkhalaev is trying to stand back up but Puno is controlling him
Shamkhalaev is trying to control but can't.
Puno is trying to control. Shamkhalaev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Puno throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Shamkhalaev to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Shamkhalaev has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Puno has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Shamkhalaev tries a body shot but Puno blocks it.
Shamkhalaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puno pushes Shamkhalaev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamkhalaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamkhalaev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Puno can't find room to land a body shot as Shamkhalaev controls the action.
Puno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamkhalaev misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Puno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamkhalaev's elbow.
Shamkhalaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamkhalaev blocks an uppercut.
Shamkhalaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Puno successfully pulls guard.
Puno has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Puno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shamkhalaev is one step ahead there.
Shamkhalaev is fighting to break Puno's control of his arms but Puno is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shamkhalaev is looking to stand up but Puno won't let him.
Puno is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shamkhalaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puno.
Shamkhalaev throws a body punch but Puno moves out of range.
Puno changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. Shamkhalaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamkhalaev lands a body shot.
Shamkhalaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puno moves away.
Puno walks into a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamkhalaev misses the target.
Puno tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shamkhalaev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Puno missing with a left hand there. Shamkhalaev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shamkhalaev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Puno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamkhalaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Puno throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shamkhalaev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Puno is in Shamkhalaev's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shamkhalaev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puno is in close to Shamkhalaev's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Puno is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shamkhalaev is trying to keep Puno in close.
Puno throws a strike but Shamkhalaev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puno has Shamkhalaev pulled in close to control his posture.
Puno is continuing to stall.
Shamkhalaev wants to stand but Puno is controlling his posture from full guard.
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 Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shamkhalaev scores with a jab. Puno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Puno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puno moves forwards but Shamkhalaev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Puno moves out of range of the leg kick from Shamkhalaev.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Puno.
Shamkhalaev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Puno scoring with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Puno seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Puno tries to advance position but instead Shamkhalaev slips a leg back in to half guard.
Puno lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Puno is stalling here. Shamkhalaev is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Puno seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shamkhalaev has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Shamkhalaev wants to stand but Puno is controlling his arm.
Puno struggling a bit here.
Puno tries to buck Shamkhalaev off but Shamkhalaev is having none of it.
Shamkhalaev tries to stand but Puno is controlling his head.
Puno is trying to control Shamkhalaev's posture but Shamkhalaev avoids it.
Shamkhalaev tries to stand but Puno is controlling his head.
Puno is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Puno gets back to half guard.
Puno holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Puno has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shamkhalaev is working away from the top position though.
Shamkhalaev is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Puno is trying to get back to full guard.
Puno manages to get to full guard.
Puno is adopting a defensive guard.
Shamkhalaev preventing the sweep. #T3#
Puno looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Shamkhalaev puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
It looks like Shamkhalaev is going to stand back up.
Puno controlling the position for now.
Puno tries to get to full guard but Shamkhalaev has control of the leg.
Puno controlling the position well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shamkhalaev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Shamkhalaev throws an overhand right that lands on Puno's shoulder, as Puno tries to avoid the shot.
Puno might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Puno misses with a straight right.
Puno bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Puno throws a lazy uppercut
and Shamkhalaev counters with a right hand to the body.
Puno looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamkhalaev is just out of range.
Puno throws the left hand but Shamkhalaev avoids the punch easily.
Shamkhalaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Puno circles away quickly and effectively.
Puno paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
Puno gets a double leg takedown into Shamkhalaev's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shamkhalaev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Puno is controlling him.
Shamkhalaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puno is working Shamkhalaev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Puno postures up.
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 Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Shamkhalaev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Shamkhalaev slips under a jab.
Puno connects with a body shot that sends Shamkhalaev's belly button to the back.
Manny Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamkhalaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Puno is just out of range.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamkhalaev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shamkhalaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Puno closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Puno landing strikes.
Puno postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Puno is putting a hurting on Shamkhalaev here, landing some big shots from side control.
Puno throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Puno misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Puno wants to control but Shamkhalaev is keeping him busy.
Puno grinds an elbow into Shamkhalaev's temple.
Puno trying to control the position but Shamkhalaev is working away. #T1#
Puno creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Shamkhalaev sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Shamkhalaev gets back to half guard.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Shamkhalaev is defending well.
Puno wants to take a breather but Shamkhalaev is having none of it.
Puno sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shamkhalaev regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Puno.
Puno trying to control but Shamkhalaev is working from the bottom.
Manny Puno has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Puno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Puno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shamkhalaev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shamkhalaev ducks right into an uppercut from Puno.
Shamkhalaev connects with a single shot there.
Shamkhalaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puno was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamkhalaev.
Puno feints the counter takedown.
Shamkhalaev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD2#
Puno decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Puno working the head and body with strikes.
Puno sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shamkhalaev defending well though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shamkhalaev wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Puno working Shamkhalaev over with strikes.
Puno drops an elbow to the side of Shamkhalaev's head.
Shamkhalaev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Puno.
Puno is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shamkhalaev taking some punishment here, with Puno in his half guard.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice strikes from Puno there.
Puno lands with a punch from half guard.
Puno working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Puno sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shamkhalaev defending well though.
Puno looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shamkhalaev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Puno is trying to control. Shamkhalaev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Puno throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Well, if Puno is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Puno misses with a head shot. Shamkhalaev uses the momentum to regain guard.
Puno landing with the ground and pound.
Puno wants to control from the top but Shamkhalaev keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shamkhalaev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Manny Puno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An inside leg kick lands from Shamkhalaev.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Puno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shamkhalaev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: CEC 651
Date: Apr 10, 2019

#R1#
Leka tries to land a front kick but Puno steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Leka misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Puno looks to land a right hand but Leka moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Puno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puno misses with an uppercut. Leka saw that one coming.
Leka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puno.
Puno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leka was well out of range. Poor timing from Puno.
A telegraphed right hand from Puno misses the target.
Leka throws a leg kick that misses. #TD2#
Puno looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Leka!
Leka is trying to control Puno's posture but Puno avoids it.
Puno is putting a hurting on Leka here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leka is looking to reverse the position.
Puno working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Puno wants to control but Leka is keeping him busy.
Leka struggling a bit here.
Leka managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Puno.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Puno working the ground and pound.
Puno working the ground and pound.
Puno working away.
Leka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Puno working the head with strikes.
Puno has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Puno landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Leka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leka is working hard here to advance position.
Leka manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Puno is keen to just control but Leka is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Leka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Puno throwing shots but Leka is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Leka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puno pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Leka wants to get back to full guard but Puno has passed into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Puno trying to control the action but Leka is working from the bottom.
Puno in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Leka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Puno grinds an elbow into Leka's temple.
Leka is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leka is trying to get back to half guard.
Leka takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T3#
Leka is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Leka tries to roll over but Puno keeps him under control.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leka keeps working.
Puno performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Puno wants to control but Leka is keeping him busy.
Leka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Puno's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Puno's back!
Puno trying to control the hands but Leka won't let him.
Leka missing with punches from the back.
Leka is working the ground and pound. Can Puno escape?#T4#
Puno is taking damage to the body and head.
Can Puno hold on?! Leka is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Leka seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Leka is trying to stick to Puno's back but Puno is turning into Leka. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Leka's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Puno.
Leka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puno is one step ahead there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Leka has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Puno is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Leka.
Puno wants to control but Leka is keeping him busy.
Puno lands an elbow.
Leka takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Puno is working Leka over with some ground and pound from side control.
Puno wants to control but Leka is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno dominated that round.
That's time! Leka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Leka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Puno.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Puno is defended easily by Leka.
Puno takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Leka slips a straight right by Puno.#TD#
Leka closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Puno's guard.
Leka chips away with some ground and pound.
Puno lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Leka looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno preventing the sweep.
Puno lands a couple of elbows.
Leka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Puno stands up over Leka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Leka controls Puno momentarily but Puno frees himself. #T1#
Leka is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Puno is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Puno stands up over Leka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Puno scoring with punches to the head and body.
Puno wants to control from the top but Leka keeps moving.
Leka has momentary wrist control but Puno slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Leka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Puno can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manny Puno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Puno stands and throws Leka's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Leka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Puno wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Puno working the head and body with strikes.
Puno lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
Puno working away.
Leka taking a bit of punishment here - Puno scoring with strikes.
Puno is looking to take a break and control but Leka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Puno working the ground and pound.
Leka is looking for a sweep.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leka keeps working.
Puno tries to advance to mount but can't.
Puno working the body and head with strikes.
Leka taking punishment in the form of punches. #T3#
Puno trying to control the position but Leka is working away.
Puno tries to advance to mount but can't.
Leka is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Leka is trying to control Puno's posture but Puno avoids it.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leka keeps working.
Puno tries to advance to mount but can't.
Puno cracks Leka with a big elbow.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leka keeps working.
Leka sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Leka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leka.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puno lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Leka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Puno defends well.
Puno preventing the sweep.
Leka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Puno's guard. #REVR#
Leka trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puno is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nice strikes from Puno there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Leka looks to land a left hand but Puno moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Leka gets the takedown into side control.
Puno wants to control but Leka postures up.
The strikes coming from Leka are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Leka misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Puno is looking for a sweep.
Leka in side control, throwing shots but Puno defends.
Puno is trying to get back to half guard.
Leka scores with punches from side control.
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Puno has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leka throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Puno is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Leka misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Puno is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Leka throws a strike aimed at the side of Puno's head but Puno avoids it well.
Leka looks up at the clock and then as Puno takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Leka smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Leka is working Puno over with some ground and pound from side control.
Leka lands a nice forearm strike.
Leka working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Leka lands a nice forearm strike.
Leka landing strikes.
Leka taking a breather here.
Leka working away.
Leo Leka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Leka lands a decent elbow from side control.
Puno trying to control but Leka flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Puno trying to control but not successfully.
Puno looking very determined here, making life difficult for Leka.
Leka not allowing Puno to control his hands.
Puno tries to break free.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leka not allowing Puno to control his hands.
Puno covering up well and avoiding damage. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Puno's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Puno holding on to Leka's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Puno can't escape the position. #SUB#
Puno fending off the submission attempt from Leka.
Leka lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Puno wants to control his opponent's hands but Leka gets his hands free.
Puno turns into Leka and is now in his guard. #T4#
Puno sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Puno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Puno has managed to get both his arms back between Leka's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Leka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Puno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Puno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Puno works over Leka with some ground and pound from guard.
Puno looking to sit in guard and control but Leka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Leka wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving.
Puno looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Manny Puno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Leka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Puno 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Puno!

Event: CEC 647
Date: Mar 15, 2019

#R1#
Puno feints a jab promting Hageman to slip. Puno then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hageman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut.
Hageman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Puno to counter with a crisp jab.
Puno slips a straight right by Hageman.
Puno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hageman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Puno. Those never looked like landing.
Hageman misses with a low kick as Puno jumps back.
Puno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hageman. Puno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hageman cracks the inside of Puno's front leg.
Hageman throws an off balance right hand
and Hageman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hageman swings widly with a right hand
and Puno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hageman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hageman gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Puno counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Puno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Puno sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Hageman keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass.
Hageman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Puno controls the pace.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hageman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hageman trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno postures up in Hageman's guard and throws a big left but Hageman blocks it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hageman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hageman. Puno does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Puno misses.
Hageman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puno.
Hageman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hageman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hageman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Puno counter with a right hand.
Puno on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hageman. Hageman obviously looking to wear him down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Puno crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hageman - the referee stops the clock and Puno gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hageman. Puno manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hageman. That's going to slow Puno down.
Hageman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hageman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Puno misses with a hook.#T3#
Puno with a hook.
Hageman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Puno darts in and clinches Hageman up against the cage.
Puno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Puno jumps into guard, dragging Hageman to the mat.
Puno is adopting a defensive guard.
Hageman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Puno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hageman is one step ahead there.
Puno is pulling down on Hageman's head. It's preventing any offense from Hageman, at least for the moment.#T4#
Puno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hageman is stalling in the full guard.
Puno is pulling down on Hageman's head. It's preventing any offense from Hageman, at least for the moment.
Puno 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.

Manny Puno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Hageman'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.
#R2#
Hageman cracks Puno with a right hand to the side of the head.
Puno on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hageman throws a leg kick
and Puno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manny Puno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Hageman does no damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hageman misses with a straight right.
Puno staying out of range there.
Puno moves out of range as Hageman strikes.
Puno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hageman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hageman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Puno on the side of the head.
Puno throws a jab when Hageman was well out of range.
Hageman misses the jab.#T1#
Hageman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hageman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hageman misses with an uppercut. Puno saw that one coming.
Puno changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hageman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puno jabs Hageman right on the nose. Hageman blinks but takes it well.
Hageman throws a big shot that misses.
Hageman throws a right hand that misses
and Puno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hageman misses with a low kick.
And Puno tries to counter it with a takedown but Hageman pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Puno clinches with his opponent.
Puno lands with a right to the head.
Puno tries to score a body lock takedown but Hageman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Puno keeps control of Hageman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hageman misses with the head strike.
Puno has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hageman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puno misses with a body punch.
Puno misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2##BC#
Hageman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hageman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hageman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Puno dodges the punch combination from Hageman.
Puno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hageman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Puno feints the counter takedown.
Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hageman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Puno is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That kick from Hageman tenderised Puno's leg. Puno is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hageman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hageman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno manages to avoid it.
Puno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Puno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hageman misses with a looping left.#T3#
Hageman misses with an uppercut. Puno saw that one coming.
Hageman blocks a jab.
Puno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hageman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hageman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hageman misses with a body shot.
Puno staying out of range there.
Diego Hageman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Hageman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Puno to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Hageman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Puno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Puno pushes down on Hageman's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Hageman is controlling Puno's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Puno is trying to control. Hageman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Puno controlling the action here.
Hageman is trying to get back to full guard.
Puno trying to control the action but Hageman is working from the bottom.
Hageman gets back to full guard.
Hageman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Hageman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Diego Hageman's cut.
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!
#R3#
Hageman throws out a loose jab but Puno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hageman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Puno. That did some damage!#TD2#
Puno looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Puno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Puno with a nice head shot there.
Hageman wants to sweep here but Puno controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Puno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno passes Hageman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Puno trying to control from half guard but Hageman is working away.
Hageman is looking to control Puno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hageman avoid being mounted?
Manny Puno has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Puno is trying to control the action in half guard but Hageman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hageman tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg.
Puno is trying to control the action in half guard but Hageman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Puno throwing shots but Hageman is blocking nicely.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hageman keeps working.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Puno working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Hageman actively working from the bottom here.
Hageman taking some punishment here, with Puno in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Puno looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Puno is nestled in close to Hageman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Hageman looking for submissions off his back.
Hageman won't allow Puno to pass to mount.
Puno is just content to waste time from the top position. Hageman takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hageman has momentary wrist control but Puno slips an elbow through the middle.
Puno trying to control but Hageman is working from the bottom.
Hageman wants to sweep but no luck.
Hageman is trying to keep Puno in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Hageman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hageman scores with a head kick. Puno tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hageman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hageman throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Puno counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hageman tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg.
Hageman moves into full guard. #SUB#
Hageman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hageman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Hageman is trying to control the position but Puno postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hageman is on top in guard. #REVR#
Puno keeping moving, preventing Hageman from controlling successfully.
Puno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hageman's guard. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puno working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hageman's head.
Hageman controlling Puno's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hageman has his foot on Puno's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Puno works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manny Puno.
I think Puno 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 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Manny Puno!

Event: CEC 639
Date: Jan 25, 2019

#R1#
Puno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tahere stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tahere cracks Puno with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tahere lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tahere lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Tahere.
Puno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Puno on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dyllz Tahere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tahere moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Puno gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tahere ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puno moves away.
It looked like Puno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tahere tries a low kick but Puno avoids it.
Tahere tries to move into range but Puno moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Puno has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tahere throws a right and a left that Puno avoids nicely.
A lazy left from Tahere finds it's target.
Puno slips a jab from Tahere.
Tahere jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Tahere throws a hook but Puno avoids it easily.
Dyllz Tahere is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tahere slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big right from Puno misses.
Tahere fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tahere throws a lazy right hand but Puno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Tahere. That snapped Puno's head back.
Puno moves out of range of the strikes.
Tahere misses with an uppercut
and Puno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tahere misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puno.
Tahere is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puno.
Tahere missing with a left hand there. Puno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tahere throws a low kick but it's checked well by Puno.
Tahere throws a leg kick but Puno sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tahere tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Puno is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Puno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Puno throws a hook but Tahere blocks it.#T2#
Tahere misses with a low kick as Puno jumps back.
Tahere throws a shot from downtown. Puno moves away and avoids it.
Puno half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tahere catches Puno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tahere throws a leg kick
and Puno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tahere throws a jab when Puno was well out of range.
Tahere is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Puno had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Puno walks into a straight right hand from Tahere.
Tahere smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tahere cracks Puno with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tahere fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Puno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Puno tries to move into range but Tahere moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tahere misses with a right hand #TD#
and Puno counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tahere working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Puno.
Tahere avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Puno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Tahere is looking to stand up but Puno isn't so interested in that idea.
Puno passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tahere is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Puno misses with the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Puno are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
An elbow from Puno crashes against the mat.
Tahere is working to avoid the ground and pound but Puno connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Puno working the ground and pound.#T4#
Puno wants to control but Tahere is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from Puno are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Puno content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Puno grinds an elbow into Tahere's temple.
Puno landing a few strikes.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tahere keeps working.
Puno throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Puno trying to control the action but Tahere is working from the bottom.
Tahere felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tahere is trying to escape the position but Puno is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dyllz Tahere dominated that round.
That's time! Puno's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Tahere misses the target.
Puno tries to counter with a takedown but Tahere is quick to defend against it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tahere. Puno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Tahere.
Puno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dyllz Tahere seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tahere.
Puno appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tahere cracks Puno with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from Tahere misses its intended target.
Tahere looks to score with a jab to the body but Puno is just out of range.
Puno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Puno. That snapped Tahere's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Tahere.
Puno tries to counter with a takedown but Tahere is quick to defend against it.
The fighters circling - Tahere throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tahere throws a right hand that Puno ducks under and follows up with a left that Puno also avoids with ease.
Tahere lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tahere lands a nice leg kick that just misses Puno's sensitive parts. #T1#
Tahere misses with a hook. Puno ducked under it nicely.
Puno moves forwards but Tahere connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tahere connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Tahere misses.
Tahere scores with a jab to the head.
Tahere throws a solid leg kick but Puno takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tahere.
Tahere jabs Puno right on the nose. Puno blinks but takes it well.
Tahere misses with a hook. Puno ducked under it nicely.
Puno misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tahere! But no joy.
Puno looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tahere slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tahere lunges at Puno with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Puno's hand.
Tahere throws a hook to the side of Puno's head but Puno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puno tries to counter with a takedown but Tahere is quick to defend against it.
Tahere throws a combination. Puno tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tahere misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Puno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tahere is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puno.
Puno feinted with a counter takedown.
Tahere fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tahere misses with a hook.
Puno is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Puno clinches with his opponent.
Tahere goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tahere.
Puno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tahere misses with a punch to the body.
Tahere prevents a body shot from Puno.
A head punch on the inside from Tahere fails to land.
Tahere lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Puno stalling in the clinch.
Tahere lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Puno backwards.
Tahere lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Puno pulls guard effortlessly.
Tahere wants to stand but Puno has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Puno is pulling down on Tahere's head to control his posture. #T3#
Puno looking for a sweep. Not yet Puno, not yet.
Puno wants to improve his position but instead Tahere has moved into half guard.
Tahere is thwarting Puno's attempts to control the position.
Puno slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Puno trying to keep a closed guard but Tahere is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tahere would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Puno manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tahere manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Manny Puno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Puno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tahere keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Puno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tahere keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dyllz Tahere showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tahere tries to score with a low kick but Puno moves his leg out of the way.
Tahere throws a hook but Puno avoids it easily.
Puno blocks a jab.
Puno is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tahere fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Tahere misses.
Nice body punch from Tahere.
Tahere just misses with a punch to the body.
Puno attempts a counter takedown but Tahere avoids it well and moves away.
A punch combination from Tahere misses.
Tahere getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno blocks a leg kick.
Puno throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Puno clinches.
Tahere struggles to land a body shot inside as Puno controls his hands. #T1#
Puno throws a head punch that misses.
Tahere struggles to land a body shot inside as Puno controls his hands.
Puno is leaning against Tahere and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Tahere.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puno.
Puno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tahere lands a left hand that snaps the head of Puno backwards.
Puno looking to stall.
Tahere tries to work over Puno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tahere misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Tahere.
Puno taking a breather.
Puno will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tahere up against the cage.
Puno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tahere misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Puno goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Tahere tries to work over Puno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tahere throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Puno ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Puno no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Puno is trying to control the position but Tahere postures up.
Puno pulls Tahere in to control the position.
Tahere wanted to stand there but Puno had control of the position.
Tahere stopping the sweep attempt from Puno.#T3#
Tahere wants to stand but Puno is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tahere throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Puno counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tahere won't be happy with that.
Puno tries to advance to mount but can't.
Puno fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ground and pound from Puno seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Puno throws an elbow but Tahere slips to the side and avoids it well.
Puno throws an elbow but Tahere slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tahere parries the strikes from Puno easily there. Puno is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tahere to escape.
Puno trying to control the action but Tahere is working from the bottom.
Tahere has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puno wants to control for a moment but Tahere uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T4#
Tahere won't allow Puno to pass to mount.
Puno not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tahere avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Puno.
Puno trying to control the action but Tahere is working from the bottom.
Puno not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Puno lands strikes from half guard.
Manny Puno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Puno throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dyllz Tahere.
I've got Tahere winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dyllz Tahere!

Event: GC 261
Date: Nov 30, 2018

#R1#
Dead throws a low kick, looking for Puno's leg but Puno calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Dead gets tackled into the cage by Puno. Puno maintains the clinch.
Puno lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Puno as the two fighters clinch.
Puno manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Puno lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Puno as the two fighters clinch.
Puno stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Puno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dead lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Puno blocking some punches. #BC2#
Dead pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dead takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dead on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Puno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Puno instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Dead scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dead tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puno's elbow.
Puno works on Dead's body with a couple of short punches.
Puno can't find room to land a body shot as Dead controls the action. #T1#
Dead is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Dead breaks the clinch.
Dead ducks right into an uppercut from Puno. #CL#
Puno clinches up with Dead and pushes him back against the cage.
Dead wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Puno.
Dead wants to take the fight to the mat but Puno manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Puno lands a left hand.
Puno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Puno scores with a shoulder strike.
Dead lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Puno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow.
Puno avoids a wild elbow strike from Dead.
Dead wants to stall.
Dead misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dead has had enough of the clinch but Puno keeps him there for the moment.
Dead tries to break the clinch but Puno is controlling the position.
Puno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow.
Puno avoids a wild elbow strike from Dead.#T2#
Puno scores with a hook to the body.
Puno digs a right hand into Dead's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dead's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Puno scores with a shoulder strike.
Puno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by Puno.
A short uppercut from Puno.
Puno blocks the elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Puno.
Puno lands a right hand.
A short right from Puno on the inside.
Dead struggles to land a body shot inside as Puno controls his hands.
Puno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dead takes a shot to the head.
Dead throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Puno.
Puno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dead looking to slow down the pace here.
Dead misses with a body punch.
Dead lands a nice elbow.
Puno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dead scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Puno scores with a shoulder strike.
Puno stalling the fight.
Puno works on Dead's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
Puno has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dead regains guard immediately.
Dead keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Dead wants to stand but Puno is controlling the position.
Puno is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dead keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno tries to free his leg and advance position but Dead is retaining full guard.
Puno trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
Dead pulls Puno in close to prevent any damage.
Dead keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully. #T4#
Puno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dead is on top in guard. #REVB#
Dead trying to control the position from guard on top but Puno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno has his hands on Dead's head, controlling the position.
Dead would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dead passes Puno's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Puno has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dead is working away from the top position though.
Puno makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Puno.
Dead wants to get up but he can't break Puno's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A lazy left from Dead finds it's target.
Puno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dead can do to turn this around?
Puno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dead moves out of range as Puno strikes.
The fighters circling - Puno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puno sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dead wants to land a leg kick but Puno is out of range.
Dead tries to clinch there but Puno circles away. #CL#
Puno has managed to clinch.
Puno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Dead tries a knee to the head but Puno blocks it.
A short right from Puno.
Puno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dead is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Puno is defending well.
Dead misses with the head strike.
Manny Puno has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dead scores with a shoulder strike.
Puno is pushing Dead up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead misses with an elbow strike.
Dead working aggressively here.
A short right from Puno. #T1#
Puno takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Manny Puno has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puno.
A right hand to the body from Puno.
Puno lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses.
Puno scores with a shoulder strike.
Dead looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Puno lands a body punch.
Puno is leaning against Dead and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dead is breathing heavily.
Puno lands a hook that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Puno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dead misses with some punches.
Puno avoids a wild elbow strike from Dead.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puno's brow.
Puno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dead scores with a shot to the side of Puno's head.
Dead misses with the head strike.
Dead wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Puno has him pressed against the cage.
Puno scores with a shot to the side of Dead's head.
Puno lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Dead crunches a lovely knee into Puno's ribcage.
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by Puno.
Dead misses with the head strike.
Puno blocking some punches.
Puno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puno's brow.
Puno holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dead swings wildly with an uppercut but Puno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Puno.
Dead's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Puno on the inside.
Puno is working Dead over against the cage.
Dead misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dead tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Puno gets control of Dead's arms and successfully pulls guard. Puno will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Puno is controlling Dead's posture.
Puno tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Puno looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Puno's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dead is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU2#
Dead decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Puno, up you get!
Puno circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Puno misses the target.
Dead misses with the combination.
Dead throws a big shot that misses.
Dead misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Puno drives through and clinches with Dead against the cage.
Dead's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Puno working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Puno misses with a punch to the body.
Puno pushes Dead back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dead creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Puno's defenses.
Dead pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dead can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Dead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dead fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dead fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Puno is out of range.
Nice body punch from Puno.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Puno has taken the fight to the clinch.
Puno taking a breather.
Dead throws an elbow but it misses.
Dead pushes off an throws an elbow but Puno leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Puno avoids the elbow strike from Dead, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puno.
Puno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Puno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Puno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manny Puno's cut.
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!
#R3#
Dead tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Puno shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Puno missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Puno scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dead has hold of Puno's hands but Puno slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dead is positioning himself well to prevent Puno advancing to mount.
Dead manages to get to full guard.
Puno lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno stands up over Dead, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dead seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Dead is keeping the position.
Manny Puno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dead wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Puno landing with the ground and pound.
Puno trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
Puno postures up.
Puno engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Puno with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Puno tries to free his leg and advance position but Dead is retaining full guard.
Puno lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dead has his hands on Puno's head, controlling the position.
Puno lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dead has his hands on Puno's head, controlling the position.
Dead looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Dead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dead pulls Puno in close to prevent any damage.
Better Dead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ES2#
Dead pushes Puno off and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Puno forces Dead back against the cage and clinches.
Puno lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dead pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Puno gets through Dead's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Puno.
Dead looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dead working aggressively here.
Puno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Puno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Dead takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Dead misses its intended target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dead.
Dead lands a head shot.
Better Dead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dead darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dead takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dead pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puno paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead tries to bum rush Puno with a series of wild strikes but Puno uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dead throws a sloppy head kick and Puno moves out of range easily.
Dead moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dead wants to clinch up but Puno keeps it at a distance.#KD#
Puno drops Dead with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dead looks back up at him and smiles so Puno waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Dead is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puno wobbles Dead with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Puno dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Dead to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Manny Puno!
In defeat, Better Dead stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: GC 251
Date: Oct 17, 2018

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Stark.
Stark staying out of range there.
Stark fails to land with a series of punches.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Puno with a jab.
Puno connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Puno takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stark staying out of range there.#CL2#
Stark gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've been informed that Stark has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Puno misses with a body punch.
Stark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puno digs a right hand underneath Stark's ribcage. Stark let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Puno.
Puno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Stark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stark takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC#
Stark is rocked!
Stark slips under a jab from Puno.
Stark is still on wobbly legs! Can Puno finish him?#CL#
Puno clinches up against the cage.
Puno can't find room to land a body shot as Stark controls the action.
Puno stalls.
Stark seems to have recovered his senses.
Puno pushes Stark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Puno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've been hearing reports that Puno has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Puno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puno takes a shot to the head.
Puno scores with a shot to the side of Stark's head.
Stark drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Puno gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stark jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Puno walks away with a smile on his face. Stark gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stark takes one to the chin there.
Puno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stark sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Puno manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stark on his heels. He'll look to pass Stark's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puno scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Puno is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stark has momentary wrist control but Puno slips an elbow through the middle.
Puno in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Stark seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Puno scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Stark trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stark is on top in guard. #REVB#
Stark trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Puno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stark's guard. #REVR#
Stark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Puno keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stark's head.#T3#
Puno working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Stark looking for a triangle here. Puno is fighting it but it looks tight! Stark pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Puno is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brandon Stark!
A pretty intense looking Brandon Stark took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: PFC 50 John vs Boone
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
A jab lands there for Brixton.
Brixton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puno.
Puno shoots for a double leg takedown but Brixton sprawls well. He's pushed Puno's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brixton has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Puno is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Brixton throws a jab but it's blocked by Puno.
Brixton lands a slapping body shot.
Brixton misses with a head kick.
Brixton throws a leg kick but Puno sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Puno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brixton.
We've been hearing reports that Puno 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 Brixton.
Danny Brixton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puno throws an overhand right that lands on Brixton's shoulder, as Brixton tries to avoid the shot.
Brixton throws a leg kick which misses Puno's front leg but catches the back leg as Puno tries to avoid it.
Brixton lands with a nice body kick.
Brixton scores with a jab to the head.
Puno misses with an uppercut. Brixton saw that one coming.
Brixton connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Brixton.
Puno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brixton connects with a body shot.
Brixton misses the shot to the body.
Brixton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puno.
Brixton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Puno shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Puno misses.
Brixton is looking to slow Puno down with leg kicks.
Brixton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Puno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Puno looks for a takedown but Brixton sprawls well.
Brixton connects with a body shot.
Brixton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Puno misses with a body shot. #CL#
Puno clinches with his opponent.
Brixton prevents a body shot from Puno.
Brixton working aggressively here.
Puno lands a nice shot to the body.
Puno blocking some punches.
Brixton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brixton digs a right hand underneath Puno's ribcage. Puno let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puno.
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!
Brixton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Punos head.
Brixton misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2##BC2#
Brixton breaks from the clinch.
Puno lunges at Brixton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brixton's hand.
Danny Brixton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brixton takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.
Puno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brixton.
Puno walks into a jab.
Puno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brixton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Puno throws a body shot but no joy.
Puno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brixton thumps Puno with a low kick.
Puno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brixton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brixton lands a leg kick that knocks Puno off balance momentarily.
Brixton lands a front kick.
Brixton dodges the punch combination from Puno.
Puno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brixton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brixton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brixton misses the jab.
Puno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puno backing away here, and Brixton unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Brixton takes one on the button.
Puno throws a hook but Brixton avoids it easily.
It seemed like Brixton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brixton takes one to the chin there.
Puno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brixton.
Puno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brixton.
A little feinted left hand from Puno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Puno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brixton.
Brixton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puno misses with a wild body shot.
Brixton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brixton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brixton wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Puno. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Puno clinches up against the cage.
Puno lands a right hand.
Brixton working aggressively here.
Puno struggles to land a body shot inside as Brixton controls his hands.
Puno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brixton lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brixton working aggressively here.
Brixton tries to work over Puno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brixton pushes Puno back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Puno lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Puno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brixton backwards.
Puno presses Brixton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Brixton.
Brixton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puno stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Puno tries to throw a body punch but Brixton avoids it by throwing Puno back against the cage.
Puno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Puno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brixton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Brixton.
Puno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brixton scores with a shot to the side of Puno's head.
Puno works on Brixton's body with a couple of short punches.
Puno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brixton misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puno.
Puno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Brixton.
Brixton working Puno over with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Puno.
Brixton working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puno.
A head punch on the inside from Brixton fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Brixton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Puno throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Puno misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. Brixton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brixton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brixton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puno looks to throw the jab but Brixton is out of range.
Brixton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brixton misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Puno checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brixton.
Brixton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Puno walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Brixton misses.
Puno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Puno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brixton lands a nice looking body shot.
Brixton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brixton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brixton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Brixton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Puno's calf.
A slow jab from Puno misses its intended target.
No joy there for Puno, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brixton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brixton lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brixton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Puno throws a shot from downtown. Brixton moves away and avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Puno. Those never looked like landing.
Puno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brixton.
Puno scores with a nice strike.
Puno tries to close the distance and clinch but Brixton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brixton slips a jab and a cross from Puno.
Brixton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brixton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brixton lands a jab to Puno's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Brixton.
Brixton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Brixton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brixton throws a solid leg kick but Puno takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brixton.
Brixton missing with a left hand there. Puno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brixton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Puno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Puno drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Brixton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brixton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Puno off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Puno is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Puno is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #T3#
Puno just trying to survive but Brixton is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Brixton wants to control but Puno is keeping busy.
Puno tries to break free.
Brixton tries to get the hooks in deep but Puno pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Brixton looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Puno defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Brixton's arms. #SUB2#
Brixton has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Puno has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Puno tries to escape but Brixton has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4##SUB2#
Brixton tightening his grip on Puno, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Puno showing good submission defense here.
Puno tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Brixton moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Brixton working for a choke but Puno is defending well.
Puno trying to control the hands but Brixton won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Brixton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Puno scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brixton.
Brixton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Puno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Puno throws a hook to the side of Brixton's head but Brixton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brixton misses with a wild body shot.
Puno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brixton was well out of range. Poor timing from Puno.
Brixton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brixton.
Brixton looks to land a body kick but Puno moved away.
Brixton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brixton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Brixton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brixton takes one to the chin there.
Puno misses with a body shot.
Puno is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Danny Brixton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puno throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Brixton blocks a jab.
Brixton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puno.
Brixton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puno takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Puno blocks a head kick by Brixton.
Brixton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puno walks into a straight right hand from Brixton.
Brixton works Puno's body with a nice hook.
Puno moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brixton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brixton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brixton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brixton just misses with a punch to the body.
Puno takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puno throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Brixton throws a looping overhand right but Puno ducks down to avoid it.
Brixton slips under a jab.
Brixton moves out of range of the strikes.
Puno throws a shot from downtown. Brixton moves away and avoids it.
Brixton swings widly with a right hand
and Puno counters with a stiff right hand.
Puno slips a jab from Brixton.
Brixton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brixton ducks under a wild hook from Puno.
Brixton is looking to slow Puno down with leg kicks.
Puno drops his hands momentarily and Brixton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Puno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brixton moves away.
Brixton throws a hook but Puno avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Puno misses the target.
Brixton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno manages to avoid it.
Puno scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Puno misses.
Brixton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Brixton.
Brixton doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brixton is looking to slow Puno down with leg kicks. #T3#
Puno on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brixton misses with a looping left.
Brixton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Puno fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brixton throws a shot from downtown. Puno moves away and avoids it.
Puno lands a glancing blow to the side of Brixton's head.
Brixton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brixton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brixton scores with a kick to the body.
Puno with a hook.
Puno wants to clinch.
Brixton throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Brixton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Puno lands a jab.
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!
Brixton punishes Puno's body with a nice straight punch.
That kick from Brixton tenderised Puno's leg. Puno is trying to keep his angry face on.
Puno doesn't manage to clinch there - Brixton circles away.
Puno throws a lazy right hand but Brixton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Puno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brixton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brixton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puno.
Puno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brixton.
Brixton tries a quick counter leg kick but Puno is wise to it.
Brixton throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brixton.
Brixton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puno.
Brixton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brixton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puno.
Puno swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Manny Puno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Puno walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brixton jabs Puno right on the nose. Puno blinks but takes it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Brixton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brixton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Brixton!
Danny Brixton decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: PFC 44 Sanchez vs Winston
Date: Jun 08, 2018

#R1#
Melamies slips a straight right by Puno.
Melamies throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Puno counters with a stiff right hand.
Melamies looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Melamies with a hook.
Melamies misses with a low kick.
Puno misses with a looping left.
Melamies uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Puno lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ibrahim Mamu Melamies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Melamies.
Puno slips a jab from Melamies.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Melamies - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Melamies connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Puno lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Melamies takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Puno takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A telegraphed right hand from Puno misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Melamies.
Melamies lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Puno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Melamies scores with a jab.
Puno connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Puno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Melamies.
A swing and a miss from Puno.
Melamies cracks the inside of Puno's front leg.
Melamies slips a jab and a cross from Puno.
A swing and a miss from Melamies.
Melamies lands a leg kick that knocks Puno off balance momentarily.
Puno misses the shot to the body.
Melamies lands a leg kick that knocks Puno off balance momentarily.
Puno throws a jab when Melamies was well out of range.
A jab from Melamies misses. #CL2#
Puno rushes Melamies and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Puno misses with the head strike.
Puno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Melamies tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puno scores with a shoulder strike.
Melamies blocks a body shot from Puno.
Melamies misses with some punches. #T2#
Puno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Melamies.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Melamies.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Melamies.
Melamies struggles to land a body shot inside as Puno controls his hands.
Melamies blocks a body shot from Puno.
Melamies throws a punch but it's blocked by Puno.
Puno works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Puno tries a body shot but Melamies blocks it.
Melamies swings wildly with an uppercut but Puno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Melamies lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Puno.
Puno has a couple of punches blocked by Melamies.
Puno misses with a punch on the inside.
Melamies misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Melamies.
Puno blocks an uppercut.
Melamies digs a right hand into Puno's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Puno's gas tank.
Puno misses with a body punch.
Puno struggles to land a body shot inside as Melamies controls his hands. #T3#
Melamies misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Puno.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Melamies.
Melamies lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Puno pushes Melamies back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Puno struggles to land a body shot inside as Melamies controls his hands.
Puno misses with some punches.
Puno lands a right hand.
Melamies wants to break free but Puno has control.
Melamies misses with a punch on the inside.
Puno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Puno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Melamies working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Melamies lands a right hand that snaps the head of Puno backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Puno fails to land.
Puno lands with a right to the head.
Puno tries to work over Melamies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Melamies.
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!
Puno tries to work over Melamies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puno lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Puno misses with a punch to the body.
Melamies's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Melamies manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Melamies closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Puno can't find room to land a body shot as Melamies controls the action.
Puno misses with a body punch.
Melamies lands an uppercut.
Puno digs a right hand into Melamies's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Melamies's gas tank.
Puno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Melamies.
Puno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Melamies blocking some punches.
Melamies lands a left hand that snaps the head of Puno backwards.
Melamies misses with a punch on the inside.
Puno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Melamies fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Melamies swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Puno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Melamies backwards.
Melamies prevents a body shot from Puno.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puno.
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 Ibrahim Mamu Melamies will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Puno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melamies was well out of range. Poor timing from Puno.
Puno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch combination from Melamies misses.
Puno takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL2#
Puno moves into the clinch.#BC#
Melamies escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Puno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Melamies throws a low kick, looking for Puno's leg but Puno calmly moves out of range.
Puno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ibrahim Mamu Melamies is winning the standup battle so far.
Melamies swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Melamies connects with an inside leg kick.
Melamies paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Puno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puno looks to land a right hand but Melamies moved out of range.
Melamies fires out a quick counter leg kick but Puno just manages to avoid it.
A big left from Melamies misses.
Melamies looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Melamies thumps Puno with a low kick.
Melamies throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Melamies buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Puno lunges at Melamies with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Melamies's hand. #CL2#
Puno forces Melamies back against the cage and clinches.
Puno can't find room to land a body shot as Melamies controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puno.
Puno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Melamies backwards.
Melamies working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Puno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Melamies tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Melamies scores with a shoulder strike.
Puno struggles to land a body shot inside as Melamies controls his hands.
Puno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Puno misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Melamies.
Melamies misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puno swings wildly with an uppercut but Melamies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melamies misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puno.
Puno blocks an uppercut.
Melamies misses with some punches. #T2#
Puno lands with a left to the head.
Melamies lands a right hand.
Manny Puno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Melamies.
Melamies fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Melamies.
Melamies tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Puno - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puno.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Melamies.
A body shot lands from Puno.
Melamies misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Melamies's elbow.
Puno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Melamies swings wildly with an uppercut but Puno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puno missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puno.
Puno lands with a light punch inside.
Puno can't find room to land a body shot as Melamies controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Melamies. #T3#
Melamies lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Melamies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Melamies tries to clinch up but Puno circles away and keeps his distance.
Puno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Melamies.
Melamies throws a big shot that misses.
Melamies walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Puno checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Puno.
Puno has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Melamies.
Melamies bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Puno takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Puno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Melamies.
Puno connects with a body shot.
A lazy left from Melamies finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Puno has closed the distance and engaged Melamies in a clinch.
Melamies tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puno can't find room to land a body shot as Melamies controls the action.
Puno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puno avoiding damage. #T4#
Melamies misses with a short punch on the inside.
Melamies tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puno's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Melamies.
Melamies wants to break free but Puno has control.
Puno lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Puno keeps control of Melamies as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Melamies misses with some punches.
Puno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puno blocks an uppercut.
Puno pushes Melamies back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Puno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Melamies working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Melamies takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Melamies.
Puno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Melamies fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melamies working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Melamies working aggressively here.
Puno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Melamies tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puno misses with a punch to the body.
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 Ibrahim Mamu Melamies will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Puno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Melamies paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Melamies lands with a kick to the ribs.
Puno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Melamies tried to counter with a leg kick but Puno avoided it.
Puno walks into a stiff left hand from Melamies.
Puno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Melamies.
Puno lands an overhand right.
Melamies slips under a jab from Puno.
Puno sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Melamies throws a nice inside leg kick.
Puno ducks under a wild hook from Melamies.
Melamies throws a nice inside leg kick.
Puno checks a low kick from Melamies.
Puno tries to clinch but Melamies moves out of range.
Melamies tries to clinch up.
Melamies takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puno tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A clash of legs there as Puno blocks the low kick.#T1#
Puno connects with the punch.
Puno checks the leg kick.
Melamies attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Puno misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Puno closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Puno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Melamies backwards.
Puno lands a shot to the body.
Melamies prevents a body shot from Puno.
Melamies misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Puno.
Melamies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Puno.
Melamies fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Melamies working aggressively here.
Melamies tries to throw a body punch but Puno avoids it by throwing Melamies back against the cage.
Melamies working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Melamies.
Melamies fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puno working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Melamies lands a left hand that snaps the head of Puno backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puno tries to work over Melamies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Melamies.
Puno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puno scores with a shot to the side of Melamies's head.
Puno lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Melamies is rocked!
Puno lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Melamies is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Puno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Melamies backwards.
Puno lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Puno lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Puno gets through Melamies's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Puno works on Melamies's body with a couple of short punches.
Puno scores with a hook to the body.
Puno is leaning against Melamies and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Puno pushes Melamies against the cage. Puno is working some dirty boxing. Puno pushes off with a quick right hook! Melamies goes down! Melamies tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Puno moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Puno!

Event: PFC 37 Chavez vs Penn
Date: May 04, 2018

#R1#
Allen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Allen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Allen counters with a stiff right hand.
Puno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut there from Puno.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Puno has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Allen misses with a straight right.
Allen defending well as Puno loads up on a big left hand.
Puno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Puno just misses with a punch to the body.
Allen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Allen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Allen cracks Puno with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Puno connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen slips a straight right by Puno.
Puno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Allen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Allen looks to land a right hand but Puno moved out of range.
Allen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Allen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Allen misses the jab.
Allen throws a body shot but no joy.
Allen throws a body shot but no joy.
Puno throws a big shot that misses.
Puno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Allen.
Allen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Allen throws a shot from downtown. Puno moves away and avoids it.
Allen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Puno slips under a jab from Allen.
Puno on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Puno scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Allen throws a big shot that misses.
Allen scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Allen misses the target.
It seemed like Puno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Allen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Puno swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Allen counters with a straight right hand.
Puno misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen throws a hook to the side of Puno's head but Puno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Puno! But no joy.
Allen throws a leg kick but Puno checks it. #T2#
Allen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Allen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A lazy left from Allen finds it's target.
Good exchange - Puno coming out on top.#CL2#
Puno has managed to clinch.
Puno misses with a body punch.
Puno misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Puno.
Allen lands a shoulder strike.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Puno controls the action.
Puno blocking some punches.
Allen lands with a light punch inside.
Allen prevents a body shot from Puno.
Puno blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Allen on the inside.
Puno pushes Allen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Puno.
Allen wants to stall.
Puno lands a shot to the body.
Allen misses with the head strike.
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Puno lands a body punch in the clinch.
Puno scores with a shoulder strike.
Puno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Puno. #BC#
Allen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Allen lands a nice shot that snaps Puno's head back.
Puno loads up on a big right hand but Allen slips the punch.
Allen scores with a jab to the body.
Puno misses with a straight left.
Puno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puno takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Allen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Allen lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puno throws the left hand but Allen avoids the punch easily.
Allen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Puno to counter with a crisp jab.
Allen shoots in but Puno avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Puno on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Allen throws a shot from downtown. Puno moves away and avoids it.
Allen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puno.
Puno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puno.
Puno lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #ROC2#
Allen is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Lamar Allen has been cut.
Puno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allen.
Oh Allen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Puno throws a nice looking combination but Allen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Puno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Allen. Allen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Puno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Allen.
Allen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Puno fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Allen, pushing him back against the cage.
Allen has a couple of punches blocked by Puno.
Allen slowing the pace effectively.
Allen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Allen seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allen has a couple of punches blocked by Puno.
Allen has a couple of punches blocked by Puno.
Allen prevents a body shot from Puno.
Puno throws a head punch that misses.
Puno tries to throw a body punch but Allen avoids it by throwing Puno back against the cage.
Allen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Lamar Allen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lamar Allen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Puno avoids a punch combination nicely.
Allen scores with a nice strike.
Puno clobbers Allen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Puno closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Puno on the inside.
Allen working aggressively here.
Puno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
Puno can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action.
Puno leaning against his opponent.
Allen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Puno.
Puno misses with a punch on the inside.
Puno tries to work over Allen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Allen or not.
A short uppercut from Puno.
Puno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puno struggles to land a body shot inside as Allen controls his hands.
Puno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Allen tries to work over Puno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Puno misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Puno.
Puno tries a body shot but Allen blocks it.
Puno lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Allen prevents a body shot from Puno.
Puno misses with a body punch.
Allen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puno looking to slow down the pace here.
Puno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puno lands a body shot in the clinch.
Puno wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
Puno struggles to land a body shot inside as Allen controls his hands. #BC#
Allen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puno thuds a left hand into Allen's body.
Allen takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.
Allen defending well as Puno loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Puno slips a straight right by Allen.
Allen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Allen throws out a loose jab but Puno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puno appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Allen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lamar Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen lunges at Puno with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Puno's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Puno.#CL2#
Puno moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Allen - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puno.
Puno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puno misses with a body punch.
Puno misses with a body punch.
Puno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Puno gets through Allen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Puno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Puno cracks Allen with a nice body shot.
Puno misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Allen throws a head punch that misses.
Allen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Puno backwards.
Puno lands a body shot.
Puno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Puno lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Puno lands with a light punch inside.
Puno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puno misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puno.
Puno digs a right hand into Allen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Allen's gas tank. #BC2#
Puno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Allen lands with an uppercut that bounces Puno off the cage and back into range.
Puno might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Puno throws a nice looking combination but Allen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Allen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Puno checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Allen digs a good hook to Puno's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puno throws an overhand right that lands on Allen's shoulder, as Allen tries to avoid the shot.
Puno walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Allen has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
Puno tries to work over Allen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Allen misses with the head strike.
Allen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Puno tries to throw a body punch but Allen avoids it by throwing Puno back against the cage.
Puno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Allen misses with a punch to the body.
Puno tries to work over Allen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Puno blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Allen.
Allen tries to circle away but Puno has him pinned against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Puno as Allen tries to tie him up.
Puno can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action.
Puno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Puno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lamar Allen's cut.
That's time! Allen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Puno wants to clinch up but Allen keeps it at a distance.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch but Puno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Puno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Allen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Puno momentarily.
A jab lands there for Allen.
Puno with a jab.
Allen walks into a left hand.
Puno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lamar Allen is winning the standup battle so far.
Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puno.
Allen stuns Puno with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Puno looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
Allen missing with a left hand there. Puno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Allen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen tries to bum rush Puno with a series of wild strikes but Puno uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Puno throws a lazy right hand but Allen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Puno.
Puno throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range. #T1#
Allen throws a body punch but Puno moves out of range.
Puno lands with a shot to the body.
Allen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Allen misses the target.
A jab from Puno does it's job there.
Puno swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Puno throws out a loose jab but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen throws a looping overhand right but Puno ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Allen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Puno doesn't seem phased though.
Allen lands with a shot to the body.
Puno connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Allen slips a jab from Puno.
Allen throws a hook but Puno avoids it easily.
Puno misses with a hook. Allen ducked under it nicely.
Allen just misses with a punch to the body.
Allen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Puno moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen throws a head punch that misses.
Puno gets through Allen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Puno misses with some punches.
Allen digs a right hand into Puno's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Puno's gas tank.
Allen throws a head punch that misses.
Allen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Allen misses with the head strike.
Puno can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action.
Allen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Allen.
Nice body punch from Allen - that landed with a thud.
Allen taking a breather.
Allen tries a body shot but Puno blocks it.
Puno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puno tries to work over Allen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Puno misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Puno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puno is leaning against Allen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Allen pushes Puno back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Allen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allen struggles to land a body shot inside as Puno controls his hands.
Puno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puno misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Allen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Puno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Allen presses Puno against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Allen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Allen tries to stall but Puno uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Manny Puno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puno.
Puno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Puno tries a body shot but Allen blocks it.
Good body shot from Puno.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puno. #T4#
Puno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
Allen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puno's elbow.
Puno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puno tries a body shot but Allen blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Allen as the two fighters clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Puno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Allen lands a nice uppercut.
Allen prevents a body shot from Puno.
Puno lands a body shot in the clinch.
Puno misses with a punch to the body.
Allen looking to stall.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puno lands with a left to the head.
Puno working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Puno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Puno 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Puno!

Event: PFC 25 Yamaguchi vs Rock
Date: Mar 16, 2018

#R1#
Puno slips under a jab.
Puno looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Puno throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Garcia keeps the fight on the outside.
Garcia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Puno connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garcia scrambles back to his feet.
Garcia keeps the fight on the outside.
Puno tries to clinch there but Garcia circles away.
A nice side step and Garcia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Garcia misses with a two punch combination.
Puno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Puno takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Garcia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Puno cracks Garcia with a nice body shot.
Puno can't find room to land a body shot as Garcia controls the action.
Puno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garcias head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Puno lands with a light punch inside.
Puno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garcia trying to land knees to the body.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Puno has him pressed against the cage.
Puno stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Garcia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garcia trying to land knees to the body.
Puno blocks an uppercut.
Puno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Puno tries to throw a body punch but Garcia avoids it by throwing Puno back against the cage.
Come on Garcia - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Puno presses Garcia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Puno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Puno pushes Garcia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garcia taking a breather.
Puno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Puno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puno lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Garcia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Puno has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Puno. #T2#
Puno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Garcia is rocked!
Puno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garcia is still on wobbly legs! Can Puno finish him?
I was talking to Puno's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Garcia working hard to break the clinch.
Puno lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Garcia looks winded!
Puno is leaning against Garcia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Puno digs a right hand underneath Garcia's ribcage. Garcia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Puno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puno misses with a punch to the body.
Puno digs a right hand into Garcia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garcia's gas tank.
Garcia seems to have recovered his senses.
A short body shot lands from Puno as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Puno.
Puno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Puno lands with a right to the head.
Puno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puno.
Puno scores with a shot to the side of Garcia's head.
Puno scores with a hook to the body.
Puno scores with a shoulder strike.
Puno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Puno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Puno. #T3#
Puno lands a body punch in the clinch.
Garcia tries to break the clinch but Puno is controlling the position.
Puno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Garcia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Puno has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A shot in the inside from Puno.
Puno scores with a nice hook to the head.
Puno creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Garcia's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Garcia drops to his knees and Puno pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Puno!

Event: TWGC 20 (145lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nero Burningrom (ranked 18971 p4p, 489 weight class) and Manny Puno (ranked 2542 p4p, 236 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

199 cm
35 yrs
144 lbs

180 cm
28 yrs
158 lbs

Burningrom

Puno

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Nero Burningrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Manny Puno!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Puno closes the distance and clinches.

Puno pulls Burningrom into guard.
Puno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burningrom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Burningrom slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burningrom (3) vs (0) Puno
Puno is trying to improve his position.
Burningrom tries to advance to mount but Puno denies him.
Burningrom is looking to take a break and control but Puno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Burningrom is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Puno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno is looking to reverse the position.
Puno wants to control but Burningrom postures up.
Burningrom trying to control the position but Puno is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burningrom tries to advance to mount but can't.
Puno is trying to get back to half guard.
Burningrom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Puno is holding Burningrom down, trying to stall.

Burningrom is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Puno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Puno tries to buck Burningrom off but Burningrom is having none of it.
Puno gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Burningrom (5) vs (0) Puno
Burningrom avoids the attempt from Puno to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burningrom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Puno is looking to escape.
Burningrom tries to push Puno's head away but Puno is holding on tight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno tries to reverse the position but Burningrom maintains control.
Burningrom wants to control the pace but Puno is squirming around nicely.
Burningrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Puno slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Burningrom is trying to control the action in half guard but Puno is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Puno is holding on to half guard well.
Puno is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Puno is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burningrom's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burningrom's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burningrom (5) vs (4) Puno
Puno is riding his opponent, not letting Burningrom buck him off.
Burningrom is in bad spot here.
Puno biding his time, looking for the opening.
Puno not allowing Burningrom to control his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno biding his time, controlling Burningrom.
Puno gets his hands free as Burningrom looks to control.
Puno biding his time, controlling Burningrom.
Burningrom can't escape the position.
Burningrom is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Burningrom tries to roll but Puno sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Burningrom right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno is not going to allow Burningrom to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Burningrom right now.
Puno is continuing to stall.
You can see the frustration on Burningrom's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Burningrom is working hard here to advance position.
Puno trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Burningrom doesn't escape.
The adventures of Puno the control monster continue. Boring.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puno doesn't have the hooks in and Burningrom manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burningrom (7) vs (4) Puno
Puno wants to sweep but no luck.
Puno trying to control the position here.
Burningrom trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Puno trying to control the position here.
Puno is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burningrom (7) vs (6) Puno
Puno tries to pass to full mount but Burningrom defends it.
Well, if Puno is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom is trying to maintain the position but Puno is very close to passing his half guard.
Puno takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Burningrom trying to control from the bottom.
Puno slows the pace down in half guard.
Burningrom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Puno's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Puno's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burningrom (11) vs (6) Puno
Puno tries to escape but Burningrom has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom is looking to control Puno but Puno is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Puno breaks Burningrom's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burningrom (11) vs (8) Puno
Puno not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Puno tries to free his leg and advance position but Burningrom is retaining full guard.
Burningrom managing to control the position.
Puno controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Burningrom trying to control the position.
Burningrom wants to sweep here but Puno controlling him for the moment.
Puno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burningrom is keeping the position for now.
Burningrom trying to control the position.
Burningrom keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass.
Burningrom 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.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puno is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Puno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Burningrom looking for a triangle here. Puno is fighting it but it looks tight! Burningrom pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Puno is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nero Burningrom!

Event: TWGC 20 (145lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Manny Puno (ranked 2535 p4p, 240 weight class) and Raiymbek Batyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

180 cm
28 yrs
158 lbs

173 cm
34 yrs
134 lbs

Puno

Batyr

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Manny Puno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Raiymbek Batyr!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Puno moves into range and clinches up with Batyr.
Puno is looking for a takedown.
Puno tries to pull guard but Batyr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Puno has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Batyr regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puno (2) vs (0) Batyr
Puno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puno passes Batyr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Puno looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Batyr is looking to control Puno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Batyr avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Puno in particular looking to stall.
Puno continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Batyr keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno controlling the action here.
Puno is pressing down on Batyr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Batyr is holding on for now.
Puno content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Batyr is defending well.
Puno is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Batyr is pressing down on Puno's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno controlling from the top position.
Batyr keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puno engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Batyr working a defensive guard here.
Puno sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Batyr is pulling down on Puno's head. It's preventing any offense from Puno, at least for the moment.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Batyr is keeping the position.
Puno trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Batyr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puno (2) vs (2) Batyr
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Puno holds on and takes a little breather.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Batyr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puno is keeping the position for now.
Puno wants to sweep but no luck.
Puno is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Batyr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Batyr is fighting to break Puno's control of his arms but Puno is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Puno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Puno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Batyr's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puno (4) vs (2) Batyr
Puno pushing down on Batyr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Batyr trying to hold on to Puno's head to control him but Puno postures up.
Puno tries to pass to full mount but Batyr defends it.
Puno is taking a breather. Batyr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
More hug and hope from Puno.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Puno is looking to advance position but Batyr won't allow it.
Puno trying to control the pace.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Batyr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puno wants to pass to mount but Batyr is defending the position.
Puno controlling the action here.
Puno looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Puno controlling the action here.
Batyr is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Puno.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Puno wants to free his trapped foot but Batyr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Puno controlling the pace.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Puno is thwarting Batyr's attempts to control the position.
Puno stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Puno takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.

Event: PFC 7 Ryan vs Svensson
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
Puno works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Puno scores with a punch to the head.
Tusing Pocc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puno lands with a cross. #TD#
Pocc dives in and scores a takedown into Puno's guard.
Puno wants to sweep here but Pocc controlling him for the moment.
Pocc has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pocc trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Puno seems keen to control Pocc's posture.
Puno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pocc.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pocc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pocc is looking to work some ground and pound but Puno has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pocc trying to control the position from guard on top but Puno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno pulls Pocc in to control the position.
Puno 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.#SUB#
Pocc drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pocc jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pocc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Puno is on top in guard. #REVB#
Puno slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Puno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pocc throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Puno stays in close to Pocc's body and controls the position.
Puno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Pocc had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Puno defends it easily.
Puno controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pocc looking for a guillotine here but Puno defends easily. #SUB#
Pocc is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Puno is aware though and is defending well.
Pocc can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Puno controls the pace.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pocc swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puno engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##SUB#
Pocc looking for a guillotine here but Puno defends easily. #SUB#
Pocc looking for subs off his back but Puno has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Pocc actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Pocc looking for submissions off his back.
Puno has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Puno in particular looking to stall.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pocc is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puno perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Puno is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Pocc fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Puno's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pocc with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Puno to score with a decent uppercut.
Puno lands a jab to the head.
Puno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pocc looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Puno throws out a counter right but Pocc avoids it with no problem.
Pocc doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Puno counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tusing Pocc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puno scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#
Pocc is rocked!
Puno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puno pounces like a tiger and cracks Pocc with a vicious hook! Pocc is down but not out! Puno follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Manny Puno!

Event: TWGC 19 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 04, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 1748 p4p, 80 weight class) and Manny Puno (ranked 3580 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Pettis had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

167 cm
31 yrs
143 lbs

180 cm
27 yrs
158 lbs

Pettis

Puno

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Anthony Pettis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Manny Puno!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Pettis moves into range and clinches up with Puno.

Puno tightens his grip and picks Pettis up, before dumping him to the ground. Pettis manages to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pettis (0) vs (2) Puno
Pettis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pettis being controlled here, momentarily.
Pettis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Puno engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puno is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pettis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Puno is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pettis manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pettis (2) vs (2) Puno
Puno is controlling Pettis's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pettis being controlled here momentarily.
Pettis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Puno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puno seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Puno the control monster continue. Boring.
Puno keeping full guard, as Pettis tries to pass.
Puno wants to sweep but no luck.
Puno pulls Pettis in to control the position.
Puno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pettis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis trying to control the position from guard on top but Puno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pettis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pettis looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno is pulling down on Pettis's head to control his posture.
Puno has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Puno looking for a sweep. Not yet Puno, not yet.
Pettis wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puno is pulling down on Pettis's head to control his posture.
Pettis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pettis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pettis stopping the sweep attempt from Puno.
Pettis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Puno trying to control the position here.
Pettis postures up.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pettis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Puno looking for a sweep. Not yet Puno, not yet.
Pettis being controlled here momentarily.
Puno wants to sweep here but Pettis controlling him for the moment.
Puno is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Puno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Puno keeping full guard, as Pettis tries to pass.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puno seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Puno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Puno is trying to keep Pettis in close.
Pettis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Puno wants to sweep here but Pettis controlling him for the moment.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puno has control of Pettis's left arm, preventing Pettis from doing any damage.
Puno keeping moving, preventing Pettis from controlling successfully.
Puno is pulling down on Pettis's head to control his posture.
Puno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pettis is one step ahead there.
Puno has his hands on Pettis's head, controlling the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pettis content to stall in guard here.
Pettis won't allow Puno to sweep him here.
Puno pulls Pettis in close to prevent any damage.
Pettis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Puno is adopting a defensive guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Puno 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.
Puno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puno has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pettis tries to free his leg and advance position but Puno is retaining full guard.
Puno has his hands on Pettis's head, controlling the position.
Pettis stands and throws Puno's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pettis (5) vs (2) Puno

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pettis working away.
Pettis works to advance to full mount. Puno defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Pettis (7) vs (2) Puno
Pettis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pettis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Puno is squirming around, avoiding Pettis's attempts to control the action.
Puno is working to get back to half guard.
Puno is squirming around, avoiding Pettis's attempts to control the action.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Puno is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pettis controlling from mount.
Puno is squirming around, avoiding Pettis's attempts to control the action.
Pettis prevents Puno from getting the reversal.
Pettis avoids the attempt from Puno to control.
Pettis moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pettis (10) vs (2) Puno
Puno tries to escape the position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in a bad position, Puno is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Puno is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Puno staying busy and making it hard for Pettis to control.
Puno is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Pettis off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pettis controlling the positon.
Puno trying to control the hands but Pettis won't let him.
Puno tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pettis works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pettis (13) vs (2) Puno
Puno rolls, trying to escape but Pettis keeps control of the position.
Pettis tries to get the hooks in deep but Puno pushed the leg off.
Puno's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Pettis's hands.
Puno is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puno looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Puno tries to roll but Pettis sticks to his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pettis takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Pettis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 19 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 03, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Grzegorz Gorski (ranked 5414 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Puno (ranked 3578 p4p, 0 weight class). Grzegorz Gorski had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

179 cm
23 yrs
153 lbs

180 cm
27 yrs
158 lbs

Gorski

Puno

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Grzegorz Gorski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Manny Puno!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gorski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Puno pulls his leg out and moves away.

Puno has managed to clinch.
Puno drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Puno pulls guard effortlessly.
Puno looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Puno keeping full guard, as Gorski tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Puno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gorski's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gorski (0) vs (2) Puno

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gorski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Gorski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Puno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Gorski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Puno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Puno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Puno not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorski wants to sweep here but Puno controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gorski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Gorski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Puno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Puno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Puno passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gorski (0) vs (5) Puno
Gorski can't do much from the bottom here.
Gorski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Puno's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Puno takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorski wants to control but Puno is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Puno seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gorski wants to improve his position but Puno is controlling well.
Gorski trying to control but Puno postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Gorski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gorski keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Puno controlling the action here.
Gorski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Puno in particular looking to stall.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puno tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gorski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Puno keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gorski tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gorski wants to get back to full guard.
Puno wants to advance to full mount but Gorski doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Puno passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gorski (0) vs (8) Puno
Gorski is not content to let Puno control the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gorski can't do much from the bottom here.
Puno is looking to take a break and control but Gorski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Puno staying calm.
Puno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gorski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Puno off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gorski (4) vs (8) Puno

Puno defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puno trying to control the action but Gorski just sinks the hooks in.
Gorski is looking to control Puno but Puno is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Puno trying to control the position but Gorski manages to sink in the hooks.
Puno is really stuck here.
Puno is keeping busy.
Gorski gets his hands free as Puno looks to control.
Puno looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gorski.

Puno is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gorski gets his way!
Puno breaks Gorski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gorski (4) vs (10) Puno

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puno stays in close to Gorski's body and controls the position.
Gorski working a defensive guard here.

Gorski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Gorski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Puno can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Puno stopping the sweep attempt from Gorski.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gorski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Puno defends it easily.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Puno forces his way into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Puno is looking to advance position but Gorski won't allow it.
Gorski trying to control from the bottom.
Puno prevents Gorski from improving his position.
Puno is taking a breather. Gorski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gorski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Puno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gorski looking to control.
Puno controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Gorski working for a triangle but Puno defends it easily.
Puno sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Puno won't allow Gorski to sweep him here.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Puno is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gorski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Puno engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gorski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Gorski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Puno can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
Gorski pulls Puno in close to prevent any damage.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Puno seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Puno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gorski is keeping the position for now.
Puno preventing the sweep.
Gorski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Puno engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Puno pushes down on Gorski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gorski wants to get back to full guard.
Puno is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Puno wants to advance to full mount but Gorski doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

Gorski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Puno is aware though and is defending well.
Puno engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gorski controls Puno momentarily but Puno frees himself.
Gorski is really struggling to control Puno but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puno is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gorski swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Puno wins on points by 10 to 4.

Event: TWGC 19 (155lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Manny Puno (ranked 3564 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jones (ranked 5474 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Forgiveness as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

180 cm
27 yrs
158 lbs

160 cm
41 yrs
145 lbs

Puno

Jones

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Manny Puno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jack Jones!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Puno clinches up against the cage.

Puno gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puno (2) vs (0) Jones
Puno not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass.
Puno slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Puno defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Puno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Puno controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Puno not doing much here.
Puno continues to stall.
Puno has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jones won't allow Puno to pass to mount.
Puno looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Puno is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Puno passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jones!
Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (5) vs (0) Jones
Puno will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Puno controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Puno.
More hug and hope from Puno.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Puno looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to reverse the position but Puno maintains control.
Puno controlling the pace for now.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puno takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones regains half guard.
Puno content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Puno wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Puno is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Puno works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (8) vs (0) Jones
Jones is trying to escape the mount.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Puno seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Puno tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones wants to improve his position but Puno is controlling well.
Puno trying to control the pace.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Jones looking for submissions off his back.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Puno controlling the pace.
Puno wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Puno perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Puno seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Puno wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.

Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puno looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

And that's the end of the fight!
Puno takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.

Event: TWGC 19 (155lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sparbot One (ranked 5462 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Puno (ranked 3550 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

170 cm
42 yrs
155 lbs

180 cm
27 yrs
158 lbs

One

Puno

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Sparbot One! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Manny Puno!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

One has taken the fight to the clinch.

Puno pulls guard successfully.
Puno looking for a sweep. Not yet Puno, not yet.
Puno pulls One in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
One looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Puno is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: One (0) vs (2) Puno
One keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno won't allow One to sweep him here.
Puno wants to pass the guard but One is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno tries to free his leg and advance position but One is retaining full guard.
Puno is stalling in the full guard.
Puno tries to free his leg and advance position but One is retaining full guard.
Puno content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
One wants to sweep here but Puno controlling him for the moment.
Puno is stalling in the full guard.
Puno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
One looking for a sweep. Not yet One, not yet.
One keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass.
Puno sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Puno is continuing to stall.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Puno tries to free his leg and advance position but One is retaining full guard.
Puno passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: One (0) vs (5) Puno
Puno is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down One's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Puno the control monster continue. Boring.
Puno has knee on belly momentarily but One bucks him off and regains half guard.
Puno passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: One (0) vs (8) Puno
Puno staying calm.
Let's hope that Puno has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
One is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Puno.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
One prevents Puno from improving position.
Puno has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for One!
Score +2 for reaching mount: One (0) vs (10) Puno

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Puno controlling from the full mount.
One is desperately trying to improve his position but Puno has a good base and remains in mount.
One wants to control but Puno is having none of it.
Puno tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Yet more stalling tactics from Puno.
More stalling from Puno.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
One tries to reverse the position but Puno maintains control.
Well,One is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Puno takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
One is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Puno controlling the position easily from mount.
One regains half guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Puno performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
One slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
One looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puno sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puno passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: One (0) vs (13) Puno

And that's the end of the fight!
Puno wins on points by 13 to 0.

Event: TWGC 18 (170lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Manny Puno (ranked 3511 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Henry (ranked 2842 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry has chosen knuck if you buck as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

180 cm
26 yrs
158 lbs

185 cm
36 yrs
180 lbs

Puno

Henry

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Manny Puno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Andrew Henry !
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ben Watson and Skip Squint.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Puno instigates a clinch.
Puno gets underhooks to prevent Henry 's takedown attempt.

Puno tightens his grip and picks Henry up, before dumping him to the ground. Henry manages to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puno (2) vs (0) Henry
Puno controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Henry looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Puno has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Henry is keeping the position.
Henry managing to control the position.
Henry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puno is one step ahead there.
Henry is controlling Puno's posture.
Puno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno being controlled here momentarily.
Henry controls Puno momentarily but Puno frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass.
Puno being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Henry 's guard.
Puno controlling the pace.
Puno continues to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno prevents Henry from improving his position.
Puno seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Henry does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Henry keeping control of the position.
Puno looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Henry tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg.
Henry works his way to full guard. Good work.
Henry keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Henry seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Henry being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry trying to keep a closed guard but Puno is proving a slippery customer.
Puno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puno is working hard here to advance position.
Henry pulls Puno in close to his closed guard and prevents Puno from doing any damage or advancing position.
Henry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henry pulls Puno in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno controlling from the top position.
Puno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henry is keeping the position for now.
Henry keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
Henry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Puno controls the pace.
Henry controlling the position.
Henry working a defensive guard here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puno not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Henry is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Henry 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.
Puno trying to control but Henry is working from the bottom.
Puno won't allow Henry to sweep him here.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Henry is keeping the position.
Puno sitting in guard here, content to control.
Puno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henry is keeping the position for now.
Henry trying to control the position.
Henry keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Puno sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Puno stopping the sweep attempt from Henry .
Puno passes into half guard.
Henry is staying active underneath Puno, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Puno is really struggling to control Henry but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Henry is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Puno's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Puno's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Puno (2) vs (4) Henry
Henry really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Puno.
Puno manages to reverse the position and now he's in Henry 's guard. Nice work there by Puno.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puno (4) vs (4) Henry
Henry is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Puno sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puno controls from within his opponent's guard.
Henry controlling Puno's posture.
Puno is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Henry is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puno (4) vs (6) Henry
Puno is trying to keep Henry in close.
Henry slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henry passes Puno's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Henry slows the pace down in half guard.
Puno trying to hold on to Henry 's head to control him but Henry postures up.
Puno preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Puno tries to get to full guard but Henry has control of the leg.
Puno desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Henry in particular looking to stall.
Puno is trying to maintain the position but Henry is very close to passing his half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Henry seems content to control.
Puno is concentrating on defense, preventing Henry from advancing position.
Henry is keen to just control but Puno is a slippery customer.
Henry is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Puno is holding on to half guard well.
Puno is trying to get back to full guard.
Puno trying to hold on to Henry 's head to control him but Henry postures up.
Henry content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Puno is looking to improve his position.
Henry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puno keeps working.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Henry is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Henry 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Puno desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Henry sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Henry wants to control but Puno is keeping him busy.
Well, if Henry is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Puno is looking to control Henry 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Puno avoid being mounted?
Puno wants to improve his position but Henry is controlling well.
Henry trying to control from half guard but Puno is working away.
Henry controlling the action here.
Puno is trying to get back to full guard.
Henry keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Puno is trying to control but can't.
Henry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Puno makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Puno.
Puno seems keen to control Henry 's posture.
Henry showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Puno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henry is one step ahead there.
Puno looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Henry postures up.
Henry wants to pass the guard but Puno is keeping the position.
Henry is stalling in the full guard.
Puno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Henry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puno is keeping the position for now.
Puno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henry is one step ahead there.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Puno has his hands on Henry 's head, controlling the position.
Henry 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Puno looking for a sweep. Not yet Puno, not yet.
Puno pulls Henry in to control the position.
Henry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Puno wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Henry seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Henry trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Puno pulls Henry in close to prevent any damage.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry preventing the sweep.
Henry controlling from the top position.
Puno keeping full guard, as Henry tries to pass.
Puno wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Henry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puno is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henry is still trying to improve position.
Henry pushes down on Puno's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Henry controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry wins on points by 6 to 4.
Andrew Henry decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2017

#R1#
Puno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walian.
Walian moves out of range as Puno strikes.
Walian is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Puno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Puno misses with a wild body shot.
Walian tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Puno missing with a left hand there. Walian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Puno just misses with a punch to the body.
Walian moves forwards but Puno connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno is looking to clinch but Walian is avoiding it.
Puno connects with a body shot that sends Walian's belly button to the back.
A jab from Puno misses.
Puno misses with an uppercut.
Manny Puno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A big left from Puno misses.
Decent striking displayed by Puno there.
Puno lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Walian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Puno misses the shot to the body.
Walian changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Puno closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Walian prevents a body shot from Puno.
Puno throws a punch but it's blocked by Walian.
Puno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puno misses with a punch on the inside.
Puno misses with a punch to the body.
Puno lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Puno misses with a punch to the body.
Walian drops down looking for an ankle pick but Puno pulls his leg out and moves away.
Puno missing with a left hand there. Walian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puno doesn't manage to clinch there - Walian circles away.
Walian is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Puno scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puno misses with a body shot.
Walian is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Puno throws a series of strikes that have Walian backpedaling.
Walian moves out of range as Puno strikes.
Walian with the counter takedown but Puno avoids it easily.
Puno scores with a jab.
Puno looks to land a left hand but Walian moved out of range nicely.
Walian slips a straight right by Puno.
Walian changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Puno missing with a left hand there. Walian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puno is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
Puno misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Walian counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Puno keeping control of the position.
Puno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puno is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Walian's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Walian's back!
Puno just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Walian prevents Puno from getting a body triangle.#T4#
Walian covering up well under a series of strikes from Puno.
Puno throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Puno throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Puno's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walian is trying to stand back up.
Puno misses with an elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno dominated that 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.
#R2#
Nice jab there from Puno.
Puno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walian with the counter takedown but Puno avoids it easily.
Puno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walian drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Puno defends it well.
Puno misses the shot to the body.
Walian with the counter takedown but Puno avoids it easily.
Manny Puno is winning the standup battle so far.
Puno throws an overhand right that lands on Walian's shoulder, as Walian tries to avoid the shot.
Puno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Walian counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Puno is pulling down on Walian's head. It's preventing any offense from Walian, at least for the moment.
Puno wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Puno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walian is one step ahead there. #T1#
Puno is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Puno 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.
Puno has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Puno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walian is one step ahead there.
Puno has his hands on Walian's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nice defenses there by Walian.
Puno missing with a left hand there. Walian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Walian is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Puno moves into range and clinches up with Walian.
Puno misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Walian gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Puno regains guard.
Walian wants to stand but Puno has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Puno looking for a sweep. Not yet Puno, not yet.
Puno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Puno has his hands on Walian's head, controlling the position.
Puno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walian can do to turn this around?#T3#
Puno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Puno is trying to keep Walian in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Puno tries to clinch but Walian moves out of range.
Walian drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Puno defends it well.
Puno takes a swing at Walian's ribcage but misses.
Walian is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Manny Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Walian moves out of range as Puno strikes.
Walian with the counter takedown but Puno avoids it easily.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Puno has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puno.
Walian prevents a body shot from Puno.
Puno gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Walian.
Puno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puno misses with a punch to the body.
Walian prevents a body shot from Puno.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walian is looking for a takedown.
Walian blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Puno scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno dominated that second round.
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#
Puno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puno slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Puno throws a lazy right hand but Walian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Walian changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Puno takes a swing at Walian's ribcage but misses.
Puno looks to score with a jab to the body but Walian is just out of range.
Walian drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Puno defends it well.
Puno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Puno scores with a jab to the jaw.
Walian moves away from the strike by Puno.
Walian tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Puno tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
so Walian counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Puno controlling the position.
Walian wants to stand but Puno is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Puno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walian won't allow Puno to sweep him here.
Puno wants to control but Walian passes easily into half guard.
Puno tries to get to full guard but Walian has control of the leg.
Walian wants to stand but Puno has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Puno tries to get to full guard but Walian has control of the leg. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Puno holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Puno is trying to get back to full guard.
Walian tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Puno trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Puno throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Walian counters with a single leg into guard. Puno didn't expect that.
Puno will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Puno wants to sweep but no luck.
Walian postures up.
Puno is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Walian is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Walian wants to stand but Puno has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Puno wants to control the position but Walian says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Puno is trying to get back to full guard.
Puno holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Puno wants to get back to full guard.
Walian wants to stand up but Puno has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SU2#
Walian decides to return to a standing position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Puno throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Walian counters with a shoot takedown. Puno fights it but they end up in guard.
Puno is pulling down on Walian's head to control his posture.
Puno is trying to keep Walian in close.
Puno wants to hit a switch here but Walian passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Puno there!
Walian wants to stand but Puno is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puno really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jack Walian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manny Puno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Walian is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Puno is surviving well by controlling Walian's body position as best he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Walian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Puno has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Puno!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2017

#R1#
A jab from Puno does it's job there.#TD#
Ungar tries to sprawl but Puno drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Puno is looking to advance position but Ungar won't allow it.
Puno is thwarting Ungar's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Ungar actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ungar is in trouble now - Puno has advanced to mount!
Puno controlling the position easily from mount.
Puno trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ungar regains half guard.
Ungar is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Puno stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ungar is looking to improve his position.
Ungar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Puno's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Puno's back!
Well, with Ungar on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Puno is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Puno looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ungar. #T2##SUB2#
Ungar is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Puno is defending well though. Ungar let's go of the attempt for now.
Puno tries to escape but Ungar has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Ungar working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #SUB2#
Puno preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ungar.
Puno is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Ungar looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Puno taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Barnabas Ungar!

Event: TWGC 16 (145lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andre Hendrix and Manny Puno. Hendrix's entrance music is Rage Against the Machine - Renegades of Funk. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

150 cm
22 yrs
148 lbs

180 cm
24 yrs
158 lbs

Hendrix

Puno

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Andre Hendrix! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Manny Puno!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Hendrix shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hendrix was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hendrix (4) vs (0) Puno
You can see the frustration on Puno's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Hendrix tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Puno wants to control but Hendrix postures up.
Hendrix wants to control but Puno is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Puno keeping his opponent close.
Puno is not content to let Hendrix control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno is trying to improve his position.

Hendrix wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Puno, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno is looking for a sweep.
Puno gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Hendrix is looking for a kimura but Puno is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hendrix to get the leverage.
Puno trying to control but Hendrix postures up.

Hendrix seems to be working for a kimura but Puno defends the submission attempt.
Puno is looking for a sweep. Hendrix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Hendrix is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Puno defends it well.
Puno trying to control but Hendrix postures up.
Puno is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Hendrix seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno is pressing down on Hendrix's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Puno controlling the position.
Hendrix trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Hendrix might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hendrix is fighting to break Puno's control of his arms but Puno is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hendrix wants to pass the guard but Puno is keeping the position.
Puno is pulling down on Hendrix's head to control his posture.
Hendrix advances to half guard.
Puno is controlling Hendrix's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've been hearing good reports from Hendrix's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hendrix is just content to waste time from the top position. Puno takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Puno has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Hendrix is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving.
Puno has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Puno keeping full guard, as Hendrix tries to pass.

Hendrix is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hendrix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puno 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.
Puno keeping moving, preventing Hendrix from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno has Hendrix pulled in close to control his posture.
Puno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hendrix passes Puno's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hendrix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puno keeps working.
Puno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puno wants to control but Hendrix is keeping busy.

Hendrix is working for a kimura but Puno is defending it quite comfortably.

Hendrix is working for a submission of some sort.
Puno is pressing down on Hendrix's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Hendrix is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Puno has his hands on Hendrix's head, controlling the position.
Hendrix tries to free his leg and advance position but Puno is retaining full guard.
Hendrix trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Puno is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Puno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hendrix's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hendrix (4) vs (2) Puno

Hendrix has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Puno can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hendrix looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Hendrix looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Puno is defending well. Hendrix quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Puno has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hendrix celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andre Hendrix!
An out of breath Andre Hendrix thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2017

#R1##CL#
Avila gets tackled into the cage by Puno. Puno maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Puno gets through Avila's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Puno prevents a body shot from Avila.
Puno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Puno lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Avila or not.
Puno tries a body shot but Avila blocks it.
Avila avoiding damage.
Puno lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Puno lands a nice shot to the body.
Avila tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Puno lands a body shot in the clinch.
Avila is working for takedown but Puno is calmly controlling the position for now.
Avila throws a punch but it's blocked by Puno.
Puno displaying some good clinch control by pressing Avila up against the cage.
Puno pushes Avila back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Avila backwards. #T1#
Puno lands a body punch in the clinch.
Puno is working Avila over against the cage.
Avila looks winded!
A short right from Puno on the inside.
Puno lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Puno scores with a shot to the side of Avila's head.
Puno works on Avila's body with a couple of short punches.
Puno scores with a hook to the body.
Puno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Avila's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Puno taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Puno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Avila.
Puno lands a body punch in the clinch.
Avila misses with a body punch.
Puno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Avila backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Puno scores with a shot to the side of Avila's head.
Puno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Puno. #T2#
Avila's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Puno stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Puno lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Puno.
A body shot lands from Puno.
Puno slows down the pace here.
A short right from Puno.
I was talking to Puno's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Puno lands with a right to the head.
Puno scores with a hook to the body.
Puno lands a nice shot to the body.
Puno scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
Avila is rocked!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Puno takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Puno cracks Avila with a nice body shot.
Puno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Avila backwards.
Avila is still on wobbly legs! Can Puno finish him?
Puno works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Puno lands a nice shot to the body.
Avila seems to have recovered his senses.
A short left from Puno.
Puno lands with a light punch inside.
Avila doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Puno as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Puno.
Puno works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puno.
Good body shot from Puno.
Nice body punch from Puno.
Puno lands a nice shot to the body.
Puno lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Puno.
Puno cracks Avila with a nice body shot.
Puno scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Puno.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puno works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Puno lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Avila's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Puno lands a right hand.
Puno lands a nice uppercut.
Puno lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Puno works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Puno.
Puno lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Puno - that landed with a thud.
Puno scores with a hook to the body.
Puno digs a right hand into Avila's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Avila's gas tank.
Puno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Puno.
Puno pushes Avila back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puno works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Puno scores with a nice hook to the head.
Puno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Avila backwards.
Puno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Puno takes the fight into the clinch.
Avila is looking for a takedown.
Puno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Avila backwards.
Avila has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Puno digs a right hand underneath Avila's ribcage. Avila let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Avila is trying to pull guard but Puno has him pressed against the cage.
Puno lands a hook that snaps the head of Avila backwards.
Avila takes a shot to the head.
Puno scores with a shot to the side of Avila's head.
A body shot lands from Puno.
Puno scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Puno lands with a left to the head.
Avila is breathing heavily.
Puno pushes Avila against the cage. Puno is working some dirty boxing. Puno pushes off with a quick right hook! Avila goes down! Avila tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Puno moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Puno!

Event: TWGC 15 (155lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Stellario Favelli and Manny Puno. Stellario Favelli had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

185 cm
20 yrs
170 lbs

180 cm
24 yrs
165 lbs

Favelli

Puno

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Stellario Favelli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Manny Puno!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Favelli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Favelli jumps guard.
Favelli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Puno sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Favelli doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Puno paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Favelli - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stellario Favelli!

Event: TWGC 15 (155lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Manny Puno and Ishiihara Sakuraba. Ishiihara Sakuraba is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

180 cm
24 yrs
165 lbs

165 cm
18 yrs
160 lbs

Puno

Sakuraba

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Manny Puno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Puno keeps the fight on the outside.
Sakuraba is looking to clinch but Puno is avoiding it.

Puno shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sakuraba is trying to defend but Puno finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puno (2) vs (0) Sakuraba
Sakuraba tries to roll over but Puno keeps him under control.
Puno not doing much here.
Puno prevents Sakuraba from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno tries to pass to full mount but Sakuraba defends it.
Puno content to control rather than advance.
Puno is thwarting Sakuraba's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg.
Puno is thwarting Sakuraba's attempts to control the position.
Sakuraba is looking to improve his position.
Sakuraba wants to control but Puno is keeping busy.
Puno seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba wants to improve his position but Puno is controlling well.
Puno slows the pace down in half guard.
Sakuraba won't allow Puno to pass to mount.
Sakuraba tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg.
Puno not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuraba tries to roll over but Puno keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Puno with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Puno moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (5) vs (0) Sakuraba
Puno controlling from side mount.
Puno passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sakuraba!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Puno (7) vs (0) Sakuraba
Puno controlling from the full mount.
Sakuraba is in all sorts of trouble here.
Puno controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Puno will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Puno prevents Sakuraba from getting the reversal.
Puno controlling the position easily from mount.
Sakuraba tries to hold on but Puno pushes him away.
Sakuraba regains half guard.
Sakuraba trying to control here.
Puno content to control rather than advance.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba wants to get back to full guard.
Puno perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sakuraba wants to improve his position but Puno is controlling well.
Puno keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sakuraba moves into full guard.
Puno advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (10) vs (0) Sakuraba
Sakuraba trying to remain calm as Puno controls from the top position.
Puno seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sakuraba for as long as he can get away with.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is trying to control Puno's posture but Puno avoids it.
Sakuraba is trying to improve his position.
Puno takes a little break here. Sakuraba wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sakuraba prevents Puno from improving position.
Puno in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sakuraba is trying to improve his position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puno controls the position.
Sakuraba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Puno works to advance to full mount. Sakuraba defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Puno (12) vs (0) Sakuraba
Puno takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Puno (15) vs (0) Sakuraba
Sakuraba is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Puno.
Sakuraba wants to escape the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puno trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sakuraba doesn't escape.
Sakuraba rolls, trying to escape but Puno keeps control of the position.
Sakuraba is still trying to improve position.
Sakuraba looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Sakuraba's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Puno.
Puno has the hooks in. Sakuraba is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Sakuraba do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sakuraba wants to control his opponent's hands but Puno gets his hands free.
Puno is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Puno is stinking the place up with his stalling.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Puno just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
You can see the frustration on Sakuraba's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sakuraba is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Puno.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba trying to control but not successfully.
Puno has good solid back control here.
Sakuraba tries to break free.
I would not like to be Sakuraba right now.
Sakuraba tries to roll but Puno sticks to his back.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Puno.
Puno continues to stall.
Sakuraba is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Puno controls the action.
Sakuraba trying to control the hands but Puno breaks the grip.
Sakuraba is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Puno.
Sakuraba is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
What can Sakuraba do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuraba can't escape the position.
What can Sakuraba do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Puno has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Puno has the hooks in. Sakuraba is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Puno is riding his opponent, not letting Sakuraba buck him off.
Sakuraba tries to escape the position.
Puno doesn't have the hooks in and Sakuraba manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puno (15) vs (2) Sakuraba
Puno seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakuraba trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Puno has control of Sakuraba's left arm, preventing Sakuraba from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Puno takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.

Event: TWGC 14 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 31, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Saleem Al Khan and Manny Puno. Chooooooooon! I think Al Khan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Three Days Grace - Scared. Saleem Al Khan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

182 cm
30 yrs
181 lbs

180 cm
23 yrs
165 lbs

Al Khan

Puno

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Saleem Al Khan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Manny Puno!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Puno keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Al Khan wants to clinch.
Al Khan slaps away a takedown attempt from Puno, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Puno.

Puno rushes Al Khan and presses him up against the cage.

Puno decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Al Khan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puno is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno keeping moving, preventing Al Khan from controlling successfully.
Puno has control of Al Khan's left arm, preventing Al Khan from doing any damage.
Al Khan won't allow Puno to sweep him here.
Al Khan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puno is keeping the position for now.
Al Khan wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Al Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Puno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Al Khan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Al Khan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puno controlling Al Khan's posture.
Al Khan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Khan wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving.
Puno is pulling down on Al Khan's head to control his posture.

Al Khan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Puno holds on and takes a little breather.
Al Khan preventing the sweep.
Al Khan trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Al Khan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puno is keeping the position for now.
Puno is controlling Al Khan's posture.
Al Khan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno trying to keep a closed guard but Al Khan is proving a slippery customer.
Al Khan stays in close to Puno's body and controls the position.
Al Khan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puno keeping moving, preventing Al Khan from controlling successfully.
Puno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Khan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Khan (0) vs (2) Puno

Al Khan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Puno has passed into half guard!
Puno not doing much here.
Al Khan is looking for a sweep. Puno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Al Khan is defending well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Puno working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.

Puno goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Al Khan does a handstand and catches Puno in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Al Khan on top - Puno is already out from the submission! Al Khan gives Puno's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . Saleem Al Khan!
As Saleem Al Khan got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I am the freedom fighter, I'll fight for my people until death, and represent my land everywhere I go, look out for me!'.

Event: TWGC 14 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Manny Puno and Blue Cup. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

180 cm
23 yrs
165 lbs

190 cm
22 yrs
183 lbs

Puno

Cup

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Manny Puno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Blue Cup!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cup fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Puno closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Puno lands in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puno (2) vs (0) Cup
Cup is trying to control the position but Puno postures up.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Cup is keeping the position.
Puno has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Puno controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cup pulls Puno in close to his closed guard and prevents Puno from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno controlling from the top position.
Puno preventing the sweep.
Cup being controlled here, momentarily.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cup swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cup being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cup trying to keep a closed guard but Puno is proving a slippery customer.
Puno is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Puno seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cup for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Puno stands and throws Cup's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (5) vs (0) Cup
You can see the frustration on Cup's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Cup's face as Puno controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cup tries to improve position but can't.
Puno taking a breather here.
Cup is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cup trying to remain calm as Puno controls from the top position.
Puno tries to advance to mount but can't.
Puno works to advance to full mount. Cup defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Puno (7) vs (0) Cup
Puno takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cup working to try and regain half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cup wants to control but Puno is having none of it.
Puno takes Cup's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Puno (10) vs (0) Cup
Puno has good solid back control here.
Cup is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puno controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno continues to stall.
Cup just trying to survive but Puno is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Puno has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cup's body.
More hug and hope from Puno.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puno is not going to allow Cup to sit and survive in this position.
Puno is riding his opponent, not letting Cup buck him off.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Puno gets his hands free as Cup looks to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Puno.
Cup tries to roll but Puno sticks to his back.
Puno controlling the position well here. Cup rolled but Puno kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Cup is really stuck here.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Puno controls the action.
Puno continues to hold on tight.
Cup manages to reverse the position and now he's in Puno's guard. Nice work there by Cup.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puno (10) vs (2) Cup
Cup is fighting to break Puno's control of his arms but Puno is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cup trying to control the position from guard on top but Puno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno keeping full guard, as Cup tries to pass.
Puno looking to control.
Puno has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cup pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puno is keeping the position for now.
Cup advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (10) vs (5) Cup
Puno is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Puno sneaks back into half guard.
Cup wants to pass to mount but Puno is defending the position.
Puno wants to control but Cup is keeping busy.
Puno tries to get to full guard but Cup has control of the leg.
Cup wants to control but Puno is keeping him busy.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Puno is pressing down on Cup's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cup seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cup trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puno is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Puno takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
Blue Cup spoke after the fight, saying 'That wasn't fun.'.

Event: TWGC 14 (170lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrew Henry and Manny Puno. Chooooooooon! I think Henry might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to knuck if you buck . This should be fireworks!

185 cm
32 yrs
180 lbs

180 cm
23 yrs
165 lbs

Henry

Puno

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Andrew Henry ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Manny Puno!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Henry is looking to clinch.

Puno instigates a clinch.

Puno pulls guard effortlessly.
Henry controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Puno has control of Henry 's left arm, preventing Henry from doing any damage.
Henry showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry tries to free his leg and advance position but Puno is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry won't allow Puno to sweep him here.
Henry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Puno 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.
Henry 's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puno has control of Henry 's left arm, preventing Henry from doing any damage.
Henry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puno is keeping the position for now.
Henry slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Henry wants to pass the guard but Puno is keeping the position.
Henry being controlled here momentarily.
Henry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Henry wants to pass the guard but Puno is keeping the position.
Puno being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno is pulling down on Henry 's head. It's preventing any offense from Henry , at least for the moment.
Henry wants to pass the guard but Puno is keeping the position.
Henry is working hard here to advance position.
Henry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Puno trying to control the position here.
Puno is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry (0) vs (2) Puno
Henry wants to improve his position but Puno is controlling well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Puno working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Puno seems content to control.
Puno wants to pass to mount but Henry is defending the position.
Henry tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry won't allow Puno to pass to mount.
Henry is trying to control but Puno manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Henry (0) vs (5) Puno
Puno tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Henry really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Henry is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Henry slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Puno controlling the action here.
Henry trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry is trying to get back to full guard.
Puno trying to control the action but Henry is working from the bottom.
Henry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puno with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Henry wants to control but Puno is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Puno wants to pass to mount but Henry is defending the position.
Henry is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Puno's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Puno's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Henry (4) vs (5) Puno
Henry slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Henry has the hooks in. Puno is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Puno trying to control the action but Henry just sinks the hooks in.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henry really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Puno.
Henry is hanging on to Puno's back as he tries to escape.
Puno is still trying to improve position.
Good control from Henry .
Henry is not going to allow Puno to sit and survive in this position.
Puno is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Henry off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Henry biding his time, looking for the opening.
Puno is in bad spot here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henry is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Henry has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Puno is trying to break free.
Puno is keeping busy.
Puno tries to roll but Henry sticks to his back.
Puno is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Henry .
Puno tries to escape the position.
Henry trying to control.
Henry slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Henry avoiding Puno 's attempts to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Henry 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puno is really stuck here.
Henry controls the position.
Henry not allowing Puno to control his hands.
What can Puno do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Puno staying busy and making it hard for Henry to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Henry doesn't have the hooks in and Puno manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry (4) vs (7) Puno
Henry wants to sweep but no luck.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Puno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puno stopping the sweep attempt from Henry .
Henry has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Puno slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Puno won't allow Henry to sweep him here.
Puno postures up.
Puno is pushing down on Henry 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Henry is fighting to maintain full guard but Puno has managed to sneak the leg through.
Henry keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Henry moves into full guard.
Puno's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Henry seems keen to control Puno's posture.
Puno is stalling in the full guard.
Henry has control of Puno's left arm, preventing Puno from doing any damage.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Henry .
Puno preventing the sweep.
Henry has his hands on Puno's head, controlling the position.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
Henry looking for a sweep. Not yet Henry , not yet.
Henry trying to keep a closed guard but Puno is proving a slippery customer.
Puno is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Henry has his hands on Puno's head, controlling the position.
Puno slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Henry is keeping the position.
Henry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puno content to stall in guard here.
Henry looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Puno tries to free his leg and advance position but Henry is retaining full guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Puno controls the pace.
Puno stopping the sweep attempt from Henry .
Puno stays in close to Henry 's body and controls the position.
Puno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puno won't allow Henry to sweep him here.
Henry managing to control the position.
Henry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puno controlling from the top position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Puno is fighting to break Henry 's control of his arms but Henry is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Puno tries to free his leg and advance position but Henry is retaining full guard.
Puno is stalling in the full guard.
Henry 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.
Henry managing to control the position.
Henry continues to stall.
Puno slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Henry wants to sweep here but Puno controlling him for the moment.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Puno controlling from the top position.
Henry is controlling Puno's posture.
Puno preventing the sweep.
Puno is fighting to break Henry 's control of his arms but Henry is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puno controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Puno wants to pass the guard but Henry is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Puno wins on points by 7 to 4.

Event: TWGC 14 (170lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Manny Puno and JJ Redmond. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

180 cm
23 yrs
165 lbs

150 cm
19 yrs
145 lbs

Puno

Redmond

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Manny Puno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; JJ Redmond!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Puno is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Redmond's half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puno (2) vs (0) Redmond
Puno wants to free his trapped foot but Redmond is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Redmond is looking to improve his position.
Puno stalling.
Redmond gets full guard.
Redmond is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Puno has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Redmond has his foot on Puno's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Puno works his way back into a safe position though.
Puno engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Redmond for as long as he can get away with.
Redmond is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puno (2) vs (2) Redmond
Puno gets back to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Puno holds on and takes a little breather.
Redmond trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Puno is adopting a defensive guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redmond preventing the sweep.
Redmond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puno is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno has control of Redmond's left arm, preventing Redmond from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Puno's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Puno continues to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redmond looking to pass the guard.
Puno is controlling Redmond's posture.
Puno keeping full guard, as Redmond tries to pass.
Puno pulls Redmond in close to prevent any damage.
Redmond trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Puno wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Puno manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Redmond manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puno (4) vs (2) Redmond

Puno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Redmond has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Puno has managed to get both his arms back between Redmond's legs - danger averted.
Redmond wants to sweep here but Puno controlling him for the moment.
Puno controlling from the top position.
Redmond working a defensive guard here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puno controls from within his opponent's guard.

Redmond working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Puno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Puno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Redmond wants to sweep here but Puno controlling him for the moment.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Puno pushing down on Redmond's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Redmond tries to roll over but Puno keeps him under control.

Redmond looking for submissions off his back.
Puno is taking a breather. Redmond says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Redmond looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Puno works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (7) vs (2) Redmond
Puno looking to control and managing it successfully.
Further stalling from Puno.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puno wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Redmond wants to hold on but Puno pushes him away.
Puno controlling from the full mount.
Redmond is looking to get to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Redmond can do anything to dispel that myth.
Puno controlling from mount.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Redmond tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Puno controlling the position easily from mount.
Redmond can't escape the position.
Puno controlling the position easily from mount.
Redmond tries to lock up and control but Puno gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Redmond has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Puno (10) vs (2) Redmond

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Puno slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Puno has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Redmond is trying to break free.
Puno has good solid back control here.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Redmond trying to control but not successfully.
Redmond wants to escape the position.
Puno is trying to stick to Redmond's back but Redmond is turning into Puno. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Puno's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Redmond.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puno (10) vs (4) Redmond
Puno is controlling Redmond's posture.
More hug and hope from Puno.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Puno manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Redmond manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puno (12) vs (4) Redmond
Redmond looking for a sweep. Not yet Redmond, not yet.

Redmond looking for subs off his back but Puno has passed one foot through into half guard.
Puno content to control rather than advance.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Puno frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (15) vs (4) Redmond
Puno controlling from mount.
Redmond is working to get back to half guard.
Redmond wants to control but Puno is having none of it.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Redmond is looking to improve his position but Puno isn't that keen on the idea.
Puno tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Puno.
Puno pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puno controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Puno takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2016

#R1#
Concor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Puno connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Puno. That snapped Concor's head back.
Concor has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Concor takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Puno rushes Concor and presses him up against the cage.
Puno digs a right hand underneath Concor's ribcage. Concor let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Puno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Concor shoots in and gets a takedown into Puno's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Concor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Concor is standing up over Puno. Puno looks to escape but Concor dives into side control. #T1#
Puno is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Concor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Puno is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Puno tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Concor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Puno, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Puno's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Concor misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Puno is trying to buck Concor off.
Concor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puno keeps working.
Puno wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Puno parries the strikes from Concor easily there. Concor is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Puno to escape.
Puno is not content to let Concor control the position.
Concor is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3##SUB2#
Concor tries for a kimura but Puno is defending well.
Puno has one of Concor's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Puno is looking to regain half guard here but Concor keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Concor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Puno is trying to buck Concor off.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Puno stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Puno wants it to stay on the feet.
Concor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Manny Puno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mepral Concor.
Puno keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A lazy left from Puno finds it's target.
Concor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Puno. #CL#
Puno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Puno.
Puno lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Puno dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Concor throws an off balance right hand
and Puno counters with a nice body shot.
Puno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Puno stuns Concor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A cross from Puno lands.#CL#
Puno forces Concor back against the cage and clinches.
Concor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Puno pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Puno lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Puno.
Concor prevents a body shot from Puno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Concor backwards. #TD#
Puno turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Puno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Concor can do to turn this around?
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!
Puno tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Concor tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Concor keeps trying to improve his position.
Concor is trying to control Puno's posture but Puno avoids it.
Puno tries to stand but Concor is controlling his head.
Concor gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Puno tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Concor tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg.
Puno tries to stand but can't do so whilst Concor controls his leg.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Concor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Concor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puno was well out of range. Poor timing from Concor.
Puno lands a jab to Concor's midsection.
Nice jab there from Puno.
Concor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Concor shoots in but Puno avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Concor is breathing heavily.#T3#
Concor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Puno tries to avoid it but Concor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Puno to the ground. Puno escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manny Puno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mepral Concor.
Puno feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Concors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Concor fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Puno clinches.
A right hand to the body from Puno.
Puno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Concor backwards. #TD#
Puno decides to pull guard.
Puno is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SU#
Puno postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Concor to stand up. #T4#
Puno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Concor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!#KD#
Oooooh!!! Puno has knocked Concor down with a huge combo! Puno steps away and waves a wobbly Concor back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Concor is rocked!
Puno ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Concor's jaw. Concor's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Puno does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manny Puno!

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