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Event:
ENIGMA 35
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Puro throws the left hand but Cobb avoids the punch easily.
Cobb throws a body punch but Puro moves out of range.
Puro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puro is looking to land body kicks.
Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
and Puro counters with a good, hard body kick but Cobb shrugs it off.
Puro gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cobb counters with a left and a right that stings Puro.
Puro wants to clinch up but Cobb keeps it at a distance.
Puro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobb misses with a two punch combination.
Cobb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Puro at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Puro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Puro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Puro misses with a hook
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cobb misses with a looping right.#T1#
Puro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! in the buildup to the fight.
Puro misses with a combination
letting Cobb counter with a right hand.
Puro misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Cobb was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cobb scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Puro doesn't seem bothered though.
Cobb closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Puro! Cobb dives in looking to finish! Puro is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Semmy Cobb!
Semmy Cobb spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 30
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Badmean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Puro misses with a kick to the body
and Badmean counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Puro throws a right and a left that Badmean avoids nicely.
Puro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Badmean is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Puro with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Badmean.
Puro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Badmean counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Murska Puro has been cut.
Puro misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Badmean! But no joy.
Puro works Badmean's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro throws a sloppy head kick and Badmean moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Badmean 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.
Badmean wants to control from the top but Puro keeps moving.
Badmean tries to free his leg and advance position but Puro is retaining full guard. #T1#
Badmean keeps trying to improve his position.
Badmean slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Puro is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puro being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Badmean goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Puro rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Badmean's guard! Nice work there by Puro!
Our spies down at at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE) inform us that Badmean has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Puro wants to control from the top but Badmean keeps moving.
Puro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puro sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Puro has gone for a leg lock! Badmean slips out almost immediately though and dives into Puro's guard.#REVB#
Puro being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Badmean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murska Puro's cut.
That's time! Puro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Puro throws a series of punches but Badmean moves out of range.
Puro loads up on a big right hand but Badmean slips the punch.
Badmean is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Puro with a body shot.
Puro misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Badmean shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Badmean was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Badmean just content to control the position.
Puro wants to control but Badmean postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro is trying to escape the position but Badmean is controlling the position.
Puro tries to buck Badmean off but Badmean is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Puro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Badmean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puro keeps working.
Puro sneaks back into half guard.
Badmean is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Puro!
Badmean takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Puro tries to reverse the position but Badmean maintains control.#T2#
Puro gets back to half guard.
Badmean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puro keeps working.
Puro gets full guard.#SUB#
Puro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Badmean is aware though and is defending well.
Puro wants to sweep here but Badmean controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Puro isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Badmean stacks Puro on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Badmean!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puro is trying to work for a sweep but Badmean has mounted him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Terry Badmean will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Murska Puro'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##TD2#
Badmean scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Murska Puro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Badmean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puro is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Badmean thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Puro wants to control but Badmean postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Badmean presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Puro is trying desperately to improve position.
Puro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Badmean controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puro is working to get back to half guard.
Terry Badmean is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Puro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Terry Badmean has got the better of the ground game so far.
Badmean wants to hit a sweep here but Puro passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Badmean there! #T2#
Puro thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB#
Puro jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Badmean is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Badmean and Puro has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Badmean defending against the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puro working away.
Puro in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Puro working the strikes but Badmean uses the opportunity to regain half 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 Murska Puro.
I think Badmean 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Badmean!
Terry Badmean gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
ENIGMA 23
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Motts missing with a left hand there. Puro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puro misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Motts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Puro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Puro lands a right hook to the body.
Puro connects with a looping right hand.
#CL2#
Motts drives through and clinches with Puro against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Puro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts throws a head punch that misses.
Motts throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Motts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Motts misses with a punch on the inside.
Motts digs a right hand into Puro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Puro's gas tank.
Puro misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Puro throws a punch but it's blocked by Motts.
Puro gets through Motts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Motts tries to work over Puro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Motts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Motts.
A right hook to the body lands for Motts.
Puro is breathing heavily.
Motts lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Puro or not.
Motts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Motts blocking some punches.
Motts tries to work over Puro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Motts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Motts.
Puro has a couple of punches blocked by Motts.
Puro tries to throw a body punch but Motts avoids it by throwing Puro back against the cage.
Motts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Motts lands a hook that snaps the head of Puro backwards.
Motts prevents a body shot from Puro.
Motts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Puro backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Motts controlling the action here for a moment.
Motts has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Puro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Motts can turn it around.#T2#
Motts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Motts lands with a right to the head.
Motts misses with a punch on the inside.
Puro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Motts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Motts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Motts tries a body shot but Puro blocks it.
Puro cracks Motts with a nice body shot.
Puro misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
Motts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Motts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Puro misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puro.
Puro misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Puro fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Motts dominated that round.
That's time! Puro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Puro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2#
Motts closes the distance and clinches.
Motts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puro working aggressively here.
Motts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
Motts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Puro backwards.
Puro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Motts digs a right hand into Puro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Puro's gas tank.
Puro throws a punch but it's blocked by Motts.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
Motts lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Puro is rocked!
Puro swings wildly with an uppercut but Motts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Puro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Puro blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Motts.
Puro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Motts misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Motts.
Puro blocks an uppercut.
Motts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gregory Motts seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Motts has a couple of punches blocked by Puro.
Motts throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Motts.
Motts working aggressively here.
Motts misses with some punches.
Puro blocks an uppercut.
Motts stalling against the cage.
Motts misses with some punches.
Motts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Motts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puro seems to have got his legs back now.
A short body shot lands from Motts as the two fighters clinch.
Motts throws a punch but it's blocked by Puro.
Motts blocks an uppercut.
Come on Motts - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Motts misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
Motts will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Puro up against the cage.
Puro struggles to land a body shot inside as Motts controls his hands.
Motts blocks a body shot from Puro.
Puro lands with a right to the head.
Motts misses with some punches.
A short right from Motts.
Motts working aggressively here.
Motts blocking some punches.
Puro misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Motts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puro has a couple of punches blocked by Motts.
Motts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Motts stalling in the clinch.
Motts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Motts dips a shoulder and cracks Puro with a mighty uppercut! Puro falls back against the cage and Motts unloads with a barrage of strikes! Puro is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Motts screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Motts!
After winning the bout, Gregory Motts thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SMASH: Edmond vs Weudke
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Puro throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Puro misses with a head kick.
Bishop misses with a right hand
and Puro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Puro misses with a two punch combination.
Bishop listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Puro misses the shot to the body.
Bishop blocks a head kick by Puro.
Puro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bishop circles away quickly and effectively.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Puro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop lands a nice looking kick to the body. Puro takes a step back to recover.
Bishop lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bishop gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Puro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Puro closes the distance and clinches.
Bishop tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Puro misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Puro throws a head punch that misses.
Bishop throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Bishop blocks a body shot from Puro.
Bishop takes a shot to the head.
Bishop lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Puro throws a punch but it's blocked by Bishop. #BC2#
Bishop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Puro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bishop lands a nice shot that snaps Puro's head back.
We've been told by Puro's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Sensational that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Puro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Puro misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Puro moves into the clinch successfully.
Bishop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bishop comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop lands an elbow inside that Puro shrugs off.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puro blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop gets through Puro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puro avoids a wild elbow strike from Bishop.
A short uppercut from Bishop.
Puro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Puro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bishop takes a shot to the head.
Puro misses with a punch on the inside.
Puro blocks an elbow strike from Bishop.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puro tries a body shot but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop cracks Puro with a nice body shot.
Puro lands a hook that snaps the head of Bishop backwards. #T3#
Bishop landing knees to the head.
Bishop working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bishop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Bishop.
Puro is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bishop.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
Puro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Puro misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puro.
Bishop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Puro.
Puro tries a body shot but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Puro is defending well for now.
Puro avoids a wild elbow strike from Bishop.
Bishop throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Puro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Bishop.
Bishop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Bishop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Puro looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Puro tries to close the distance and clinch but Bishop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bishop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bishop moves into range and connects with a jab.
Puro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bishop scores with a sloppy right hand. Puro should have avoided that one.
Puro misses with a lunging right hand
and Bishop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bishop chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Puro can pounce on him.
Puro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bishop tests Puro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bishop circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Bishop dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Puro moves away and avoids it.
Puro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keith Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bishop counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A good leg kick by Bishop.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Puro.
Bishop lands a lovely overhand right.
Keith Bishop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bishop swats away the attempt to clinch by Puro.
Bishop pushes Puro away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bishop. That one must have hurt.
Bishop has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bishop blocks a jab.
Puro doesn't manage to clinch there - Bishop circles away.
Bishop looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Puro misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely.
Bishop lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Puro checks a low kick from Bishop.
Bishop with a nice cross.
BOOM! Bishop lands a beautiful left hook that drops Puro. Puro tries to recover but Bishop is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Puro lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Bishop!
During a confident post fight interview, Keith Bishop thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SMASH: Tohurt vs Steelers
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
King moves to clinch but Puro breaks away
and Puro counters with a straight right hand.
Sammy King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puro throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL2#
King clinches up with Puro and pushes him back against the cage.
Puro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Puro.
King is trying to break free.#BC2#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King misses with an uppercut. Puro saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from King.
Puro looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
King is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Puro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Puro to counter with a crisp jab.
King misses with a hook. Puro ducked under it nicely. #T1#
King throws a lazy right hand but Puro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from King misses.
Puro throws a big counter combination but King scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Puro tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King throws a right hand that misses
and Puro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King misses with a body kick.
King fails with the takedown
and Puro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Puro counters with a stiff right hand. #KD#
Puro feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends King sprawling to the canvas! King rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Puro finish him?!
#ROC#King is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puro sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through King's defenses. It connects perfectly with King's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Murska Puro!
Murska Puro thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SMASH: Gomez vs Suf
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Puro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morgan avoids the head kick by Puro.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick and Puro moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Morgan dives in and scores a takedown into Puro'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.
Morgan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Puro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Morgan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Puro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Puro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Morgan trying to move into half guard but instead Puro has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Puro is fighting to break Morgan's control of his arms but Morgan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Puro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgan wants to sweep here but Puro controlling him for the moment.
Morgan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Puro's guard. #REVB#
Morgan passes Puro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Morgan stops Puro from getting back to his feet.
Puro is pressing down on Morgan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Puro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Puro wants to improve his position but instead Morgan has moved into half guard.
Morgan working Puro over with strikes.
Morgan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Puro's head.
Ground and pound from Morgan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Morgan lands a nice short elbow.
Morgan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Morgan stalling away here and it's allowed Puro to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Morgan throws an elbow that misses. Puro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morgan's guard. Nice move by Puro!#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Morgan controls Puro momentarily but Puro frees himself.
Puro stopping the sweep attempt from Morgan.
Puro content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Puro trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan controls Puro momentarily but Puro frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morgan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puro throws out the jab.
Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Puro is looking to counter punch.
Morgan takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puro slaps away a takedown attempt from Morgan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Puro throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dexter Morgan 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#
Morgan misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as Puro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Morgan doesn't seem phased though.
Puro throws a wild body kick that Morgan sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Morgan.
Puro missing with a left hand there. Morgan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puro scores with a nice right hand.
Morgan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puro throws out the jab.
Dexter Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Puro takes the fight into the clinch.
Morgan stalling the fight.
Puro lands a nice shot to the body. #T1##TD2#
Morgan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Puro uses from the top position.
Puro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Puro wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.
Puro controlling from the top position.
Morgan trying to keep a closed guard but Puro is proving a slippery customer.
Puro wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.
Puro wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Puro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Morgan is trying to keep Puro in close.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Morgan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Puro quickly recovers to half guard.
Morgan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Puro is looking to improve his position.
Morgan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Puro defending well though. #T3#
Morgan slips a nice elbow through Puro's hands, connecting with Puro's forehead.
Puro trying to control but Morgan postures up.
Puro is looking to improve his position.
#SU2#
Morgan decides to return to a standing position.
Morgan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Puro swivels and escapes.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Puro wants to clinch up but Morgan keeps it at a distance.
Puro throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Puro tries a head kick but it misses.
And Morgan tries to counter it with a takedown but Puro pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Morgan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Puro has hold of Morgan's hands but Morgan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Morgan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Morgan throws a strike but Puro avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Morgan is in close to Puro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Puro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Puro looking to control but Morgan passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgan trying to advance position but Puro counters by regaining guard.
Puro managing to control the position.
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 Murska Puro will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Puro wants to clinch up but Morgan keeps it at a distance.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Puro.
Morgan wants to counter with a clinch but Puro pushes him away.
A big left from Puro misses.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morgan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Puro pinned against the cage. Puro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Puro's waist but Puro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morgan off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Puro as Morgan shoots in.
Murska Puro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Morgan.#TD2#
Morgan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Morgan lands in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Puro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morgan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Puro 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.
Morgan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Puro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Puro throws a head kick that misses.
Morgan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Puro is looking to clinch but Morgan is avoiding it.
Puro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick by Morgan misses
and Puro counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Puro.#CUT#It looks like Dexter Morgan has been cut.#T3#
Morgan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Morgan shoots in but Puro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Puro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Morgan forces Puro back against the cage and clinches.
Puro lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Puro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro. #TD2#
Morgan manages to pull guard.
Puro wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.
Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puro is one step ahead there. #T4#
Puro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Morgan's face as Puro controls the position.
Puro working away.
Puro has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Morgan!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morgan regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murska Puro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Puro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dexter Morgan!
A very excited looking Dexter Morgan rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
SMASH: Bundy vs Knox(NC)
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Mazepin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Puro.
Mazepin ducks under a wild hook from Puro.#CL#
Puro has closed the distance and engaged Mazepin in a clinch.
Puro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
I was talking to Puro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Puro lands a body punch.
Puro tries to throw a body punch but Mazepin avoids it by throwing Puro back against the cage.
Mazepin blocks a body shot from Puro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mazepin blocking some punches.
Puro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mazepin blocks a body shot from Puro. #T1#
Puro lands a hook that snaps the head of Mazepin backwards.
Puro throws a head punch that misses.
Mazepin takes a shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.
Puro working aggressively here.
Puro throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazepin.
Puro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puro.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puro.
A head punch on the inside from Puro fails to land.
Puro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mazepin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Puro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Puro scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Mazepin prevents a body shot from Puro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
Puro misses with a body punch.
Mazepin blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Puro.
Puro is working Mazepin over against the cage.
Puro misses with some punches.
Mazepin blocks a body shot from Puro.
Puro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puro is leaning against Mazepin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Puro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Puro scores with a shoulder strike.
Puro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mazepin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Puro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Puro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puro tries to throw a body punch but Mazepin avoids it by throwing Puro back against the cage.
Puro lands a left hand.
Puro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mazepin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Puro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Murska Puro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Mazepin.
Puro lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Puro throws a head punch that misses.
Puro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mazepin backwards.
Mazepin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Puro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Puro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mazepin has Puro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Puro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puro misses with a punch to the body.
Puro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mazepin backwards.
Puro lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murska Puro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Mazepin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Puro clinches.
Puro gets through Mazepin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Puro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Puro pushes Mazepin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murska Puro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Puro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mazepin backwards.
Puro throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazepin.
Puro has a couple of punches blocked by Mazepin.
Puro scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazepin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
Puro cracks Mazepin with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puro.
Mazepin is breathing heavily.#T1#
Puro working aggressively here.
Puro lands with a left to the head.
Puro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mazepin backwards.
Puro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Puro misses with a punch on the inside.
Puro lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazepin.
A short uppercut from Puro.
Mazepin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Puro.
Mazepin wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro. #T2#
Puro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#That has opened up Fedor Mazepin's cut even more.
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!
Mazepin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mazepin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mazepin can do to turn this around?
Puro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mazepin.
Mazepin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puro throws a head punch that misses.
Puro works on Mazepin's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Puro.
Mazepin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Puro fails to land.
Puro lands with a short shot to the head.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Puro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Puro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Puro fails to land.
Puro scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Puro.
#T4#
Mazepin takes a shot to the head. #CUT#The cut above Fedor Mazepin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Puro throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazepin.
Puro swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazepin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Puro fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puro has a couple of punches blocked by Mazepin.
Puro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Puro.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Mazepin is rocked!
Puro gets through Mazepin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murska Puro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Mazepin'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Puro gets a clinch.
Mazepin is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Puro scores with a shot to the side of Mazepin's head.
Mazepin is still on wobbly legs! Can Puro finish him?
Puro has a couple of punches blocked by Mazepin.
Puro throws a head punch that misses.
Puro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puro misses with some punches.
Puro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mazepin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mazepin blocking some punches.
Mazepin seems to have recovered his senses.
Puro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puro lands a hook that snaps the head of Mazepin backwards.
Puro misses with a body punch.
Puro lands a left hand.
#T1#
Puro lands a big right hand that drops Mazepin! The killer instinct kicks in and Puro finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Puro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murska Puro!
Murska Puro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Fedor Mazepin spoke after the fight, saying 'until next time'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Bundy vs Oxlade
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puro misses with a two punch combination.
Puro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Del Brophy.
Puro punishes Del Brophy's body with a nice straight punch.
Ricardo Del Brophy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puro pushes Del Brophy away with a front kick.
Del Brophy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Del Brophy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Del Brophy fails to land with a series of punches.
Puro throws a body punch but Del Brophy moves out of range.
Puro throws an overhand right that lands on Del Brophy's shoulder, as Del Brophy tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Puro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Puro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Puro throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Del Brophy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Del Brophy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Puro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Del Brophy backwards. #T1#
Good body shot from Del Brophy.
Puro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Del Brophy backwards.
Del Brophy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puro's elbow.
Del Brophy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Puro.
Del Brophy misses with a body punch.
Del Brophy lands an elbow that stopped Puro in his tracks for a moment.
Puro managing to block the knees to the body from Del Brophy.
Puro swings wildly with an uppercut but Del Brophy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Puro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Del Brophy misses with some punches.
Del Brophy cracks Puro with a nice body shot.
Puro takes an elbow to the temple.
Puro blocks an elbow strike from Del Brophy.
Puro throws a punch but it's blocked by Del Brophy.
Still in the clinch, Puro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Puro managing to block the knees to the body from Del Brophy.
Puro misses with some punches.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Brophy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Puro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Del Brophy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Puro can turn it around.
Del Brophy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Puro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Del Brophy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Puro lands a shoulder strike.
Puro throws a punch but it's blocked by Del Brophy.
Puro swings wildly with an uppercut but Del Brophy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Del Brophy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Puro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Del Brophy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Murska Puro has been cut.
Puro avoiding damage as Del Brophy throws knees to the body.
Del Brophy misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Del Brophy.
Del Brophy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee calls for Del Brophy to work.
Del Brophy swings wildly with an uppercut but Puro uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Puro.
A head punch on the inside from Puro fails to land.
Del Brophy struggles to land a body shot inside as Puro controls his hands.
Puro blocks an elbow strike.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Puro fails to land.
Del Brophy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Del Brophy prevents a body shot from Puro.
Puro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Puro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Del Brophy gets through Puro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Puro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puro tries a body shot but Del Brophy blocks it.
Puro avoiding damage as Del Brophy throws knees to the body.
Puro lands a nice uppercut.
Del Brophy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puro's elbow. #T4##KD#
Del Brophy drops Puro onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Puro is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Puro is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Brophy pushes Puro against the cage. Del Brophy is working some dirty boxing. Del Brophy pushes off with a quick right hook! Puro goes down! Puro tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Del Brophy moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Del Brophy!
In his post fight interview, Ricardo Del Brophy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SMASH: Colucci vs Winston
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Puro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mazepin, pushing him back against the cage.
Mazepin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mazepin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Puro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Puro is leaning against Mazepin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mazepin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mazepin backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Puro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puro tries a body shot but Mazepin blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro can't find room to land a body shot as Mazepin controls the action.
Puro lands a nice uppercut.
Mazepin blocks an uppercut.
Puro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mazepin backwards. #T1#
Puro gets through Mazepin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Puro works on Mazepin's body with a couple of short punches.
Puro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Puro swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazepin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puro can't find room to land a body shot as Mazepin controls the action.
Puro misses with some punches.
Puro misses with a punch on the inside.
Puro misses with a punch on the inside.
Mazepin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Mazepin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Puro after a bit of a struggle.
Puro misses with a punch on the inside.
Mazepin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Puro prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Mazepin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puro pushes Mazepin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mazepin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Puro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Puro working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puro.
Puro lands with a left to the head.
Puro lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazepin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Puro after a bit of a struggle.
Puro lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3#
Mazepin prevents a body shot from Puro.
Puro lands a left hand.
Puro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mazepin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puro.
Puro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mazepin blocks an uppercut.
Puro works on Mazepin's body with a couple of short punches.
Puro lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Puro has a couple of punches blocked by Mazepin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Puro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puro lands a shoulder strike.
Puro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mazepin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Puro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Puro.
Mazepin looking for a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Puro as the two fighters clinch.
Puro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mazepin is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murska Puro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Mazepin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mazepin looks to land a combination but Puro avoids it well.
Fedor Mazepin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Puro moves into the clinch.
Puro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazepin looking for a takedown.
Puro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Puro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mazepin blocks an uppercut.
Puro misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazepin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Puro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Puro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mazepin blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro. #T1#
Mazepin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Mazepin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puro prevents a takedown attempt there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Puro scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Puro.
A hook to the body from Puro.
Puro lands a right hand.
Puro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Puro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Mazepin has Puro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Puro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Puro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mazepin backwards.
Puro scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Puro is leaning against Mazepin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mazepin tries for a takedown but Puro manages to get underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazepin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#Fedor Mazepin's cut is getting worse.
A head punch on the inside from Puro fails to land.
Puro lands a shot to the body.
Mazepin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Puro lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#Mazepin is rocked!
Puro misses with the head strike.
Oh Mazepin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Puro misses with a punch on the inside.
Mazepin blocking some punches.
Puro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murska Puro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Puro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puro.
Mazepin seems to have got his legs back now.
Puro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mazepin backwards.
Mazepin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Puro is defending well.
Puro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Puro cracks Mazepin with a nice body shot.
Puro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Puro unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Mazepin! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Puro is unloading with more strikes now! Mazepin drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murska Puro!
A very excited looking Murska Puro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Fedor Mazepin stepped up to the mic, saying 'until next time'. |
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Event:
SMASH: White vs Cup
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puro shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. King eats them both and turns towards Puro to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Sammy King has been cut.
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Puro.
King scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Murska Puro has been cut.
Puro goes for a double leg but King avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as King continues to drive forward.
King throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Puro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Puro can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Puro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King is trying to break the clinch but Puro is controlling him.
Puro can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Puro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice left hand lands by Puro.
#BC#
King breaks the clinch.
Puro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing. #KD#
King lands a left and a right that send Puro crashing to the mat, dazed. King thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Puro is rocked!
King is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from King shuts the power down on Puro. Lights out, game over! King is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sammy King!
Sammy King bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SMASH: Dilbrandt vs McQuirre
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puro looks to throw the jab but Morozov is out of range.
Puro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Puro looks to land a right hand but Morozov moved out of range.
Puro just misses with a punch to the body.
Morozov takes one on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Puro.#CUT#It looks like Fedor Morozov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Puro gets a clinch.
Morozov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morozov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Puro misses with a body punch.
A short right from Puro. #BC2#
Morozov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morozov throws a hook but Puro avoids it easily.#TD2#
Morozov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Puro sprawls well initially but Morozov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Puro is defending against the submission attempts here by Morozov.
#SUB2#
Morozov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Puro is just riding it out for now. Morozov eventually gives up the hold.
Morozov prevents Puro from improving his position.#T2#
Puro is trying to maintain the position but Morozov is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Morozov is looking for a kimura here.
Morozov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Puro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Morozov is working for a submission of some sort.
Morozov is trying to control. Puro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Puro is trying to stand back up but Morozov is controlling him
#T3##SUB2#
Morozov wants to work for an arm triangle but Puro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Puro wants to improve his position but Morozov is controlling well.
Morozov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puro is refusing to be controlled, as Morozov sits in half guard.
Morozov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Puro's head.
Puro won't allow Morozov to pass to mount.
Morozov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Puro trying to control from the bottom.
Morozov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Puro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Morozov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Puro is looking to control Morozov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Puro avoid being mounted?#T4##SUB2#
Morozov is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Morozov is working for a kimura but Puro is defending it quite comfortably.
Puro controlling the position for now.
Puro tries to get to full guard but Morozov has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puro is pressing down on Morozov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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 Murska Puro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fedor Morozov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Puro swings for the body but Morozov moves out of range.
Morozov avoids a kick to the body.
Puro lands a really nice looking cross but Morozov seems unphased.
Puro falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Morozov to counter with a crisp jab.
Puro connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Puro.
Morozov avoids the head kick by Puro.
#T1#
Puro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Puro misses with a hook. Morozov ducked under it nicely.
Murska Puro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morozov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Puro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Morozov tries to keep at a distance but Puro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Puro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Puro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morozov blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Puro. #T2#
Morozov blocks an uppercut.
Morozov jumps guard but Puro stands there with Morozov around his waist. Morozov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Morozov is trying to pull guard but Puro has him pressed against the cage.
Puro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puro leaning against his opponent.
Morozov tries to break the clinch but Puro is controlling the position.
Puro can't find room to land a body shot as Morozov controls the action.
Puro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Morozov blocks a body shot from Puro.
Puro lands a hook that snaps the head of Morozov backwards.
Puro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morozov can do to turn this around?
Puro lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morozov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Puro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Morozov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murska Puro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Morozov.#BC2#
Morozov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD#
Puro drops Morozov with a beautiful combination! Morozov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Puro is looking for the KO!#ROC#Morozov is rocked!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
Puro throws a nice looking combination but Morozov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morozov is still on wobbly legs! Can Puro finish him?#CL#
Puro clinches.
Morozov seems to have recovered his senses.
Puro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Puro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Morozov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Puro has a couple of punches blocked by Morozov.
Morozov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murska Puro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Morozov jumps guard but Puro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Puro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Morozov.
Morozov circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Morozov counter with a right hand. #T4#
Puro jabs at Morozov's body.
Puro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Morozov is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Puro clinches.
Puro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Puro struggles to land a body shot inside as Morozov controls his hands.
Puro throws a head punch that misses.
Puro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murska Puro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Morozov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Morozov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puro.
Morozov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Morozov avoids the head kick by Puro.
Morozov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Puro has closed the distance and engaged Morozov in a clinch.
Puro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Morozov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puro cracks Morozov with a nice body shot.#TD2#
Morozov jumps guard and drags Puro to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Morozov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Puro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Puro trying to stand up but can't free himself from Morozov's guard.
Morozov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Puro showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Morozov is looking for a triangle but Puro pushes his legs off easily.
Morozov keeping moving, preventing Puro from controlling successfully.
Fedor Morozov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Morozov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Morozov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Puro is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Morozov looking for a guillotine here but Puro defends easily.
Morozov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Morozov looking for subs off his back but Puro has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Morozov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Puro is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Morozov looking for submissions off his back.
Morozov wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Puro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morozov keeps working. #SUB2#
Morozov looking for submissions off his back.
Puro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Puro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morozov defends it well. #SUB2#
Morozov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puro pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Morozov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puro pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morozov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Puro is working for a submission of some sort.
Morozov 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.#SUB2#
Morozov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puro pulls his head out easily.
Morozov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Puro jumps into side control!
Puro staying calm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morozov is trying to control Puro's posture but Puro avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murska Puro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Puro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murska Puro!
A victorious Murska Puro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Fedor Morozov spoke after the fight, saying 'i want rematch'. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Murska Puro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Shaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Zulu dives in for a single leg takedown but Puro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Zulu rushes Puro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Puro wants to take the fight to the mat but Zulu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Puro tries to score a body lock takedown but Zulu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Zulu has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Puro clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Puro (0) vs (4) Zulu#SUB2#
Zulu is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Puro has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Puro trying to control the hands but Zulu breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Zulu looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Puro is controlling Zulu 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puro (2) vs (4) Zulu
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zulu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Puro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Puro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Zulu is trying to control the position but Puro postures up. #SUB2#
Zulu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zulu controlling the position.
Puro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Zulu looking for a guillotine here but Puro defends easily.
Zulu is looking to sweep but instead, Puro has passed into half guard.
#T2#
Zulu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puro not doing much here.
Zulu is looking for a sweep. Puro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zulu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zulu is trying to keep Puro in close.
#T3#
Zulu wants to sweep here but Puro controlling him for the moment.
Puro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zulu controlling the position.
Puro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zulu swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Zulu has his foot on Puro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Puro works his way back into a safe position though.
Puro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Puro trying to control the position from guard on top but Zulu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Zulu trying to keep a closed guard but Puro is proving a slippery customer.
Puro won't allow Zulu to sweep him here.
Puro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Puro pushing down on Zulu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zulu gets back to full guard.
Puro trying to control but Zulu is working from the bottom.
Puro content to stall in guard here. #T5##SUB2#
Zulu working for a triangle but Puro defends it easily.
Puro wants to control from the top but Zulu keeps moving.
Zulu looking for a sweep. Not yet Zulu, not yet. #T6#
Zulu is still trying to improve position.
Puro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zulu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puro (2) vs (6) Zulu
Zulu trying to control but Puro is working from the bottom.
Zulu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zulu trying to control but Puro is working from the bottom. #T7#
Puro wants to sweep here but Zulu controlling him for the moment.
Zulu slips nicely into half guard.
Zulu wants to pass the guard but Puro is defending well.
Puro tries to roll over but Zulu keeps him under control.
Puro is in trouble now - Zulu has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Puro (2) vs (9) Zulu#SUB2#
Puro defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Zulu. #SUB2#
Puro defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Zulu. #T8#
Puro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zulu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Puro is looking to escape.
Zulu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Puro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Zulu jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Puro is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Puro and Zulu has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Zulu is trying to get an arm triangle but Puro is defending well. #T9##SUB2#
Zulu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zulu working away.
Puro stops Zulu from passing to mount.
Puro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Puro seems a little lost for a moment, as Zulu dominates the positioning.#SUB2#
Zulu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Zulu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T10#
Puro is looking to regain half guard here but Zulu keeps moving and retains side control.
Puro is working hard here to advance position.
Puro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zulu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zulu is trying to control the action in half guard but Puro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Puro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Puro trying to control here.
#T11#
Zulu is stalling here. Puro is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zulu seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Puro has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Puro (6) vs (9) Zulu
Zulu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puro (6) vs (11) Zulu
Zulu wants to pass the guard but Puro is defending well.
Puro is staying active underneath Zulu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zulu slows the pace down in half guard.
Zulu is trying to control. Puro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12##SUB2#
Zulu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Puro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zulu.
Zulu works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Puro (6) vs (14) Zulu
Zulu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puro keeps working.
Zulu working away.#SUB2#
Zulu tries for a kimura but Puro is defending well.
Puro holds on to Zulu's head and controls the position momentarily. #T13##SUB2#
Zulu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Puro, who protects the arm well.
Zulu just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Zulu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Puro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zulu trying to control the position but Puro is working away. #T14#
Puro is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Zulu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Puro is not content to let Zulu control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puro tries to bench press Zulu off him but Zulu keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu wins on points by 14 to 6.
Shaka Zulu 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. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 139
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drago misses with a takedown attempt
letting Puro counter with a right hand.
Drago fails with the takedown
letting Puro counter with a right hand.
Puro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Downwith Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Drago 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.
Drago might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Drago trying to control the position from guard on top but Puro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drago throws an elbow that misses. Puro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drago's guard. Nice move by Puro!#REVB#
Puro wanted to stand there but Drago had control of the position.
Puro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Puro advances position into side control!
Drago looking for a sweep but Puro has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T1##SU2#
Puro stands up from mount. Strange move. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Drago.
The strikes coming from Drago are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Puro is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Drago has just dragged him back down to the mat.
An elbow from Drago crashes against the mat.
Puro tries to escape but Drago is in control.
Drago working the strikes but Puro uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Drago trying to control the action but Puro is working from the bottom. #T2#
Drago sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Puro defending well though.
Puro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drago.
Drago seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Puro is trying to stand back up but Drago is controlling him
Drago not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Drago prevents Puro from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drago stops Puro from getting back to his feet.
Drago slips a nice elbow through Puro's hands, connecting with Puro's forehead.
Puro pushes Drago off looking to stand but Drago dives back in and keeps control.
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. Drago connects with a nice short shot to Puro's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puro pushes Drago off looking to stand but Drago dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
Drago prevents Puro from improving his position.
Drago seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Puro is looking to escape.
Puro trying to control but Drago postures up.
Puro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drago.
Puro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Drago's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Drago's back!
Drago is really stuck here.
Puro doesn't have the hooks in and Drago manages to turn into his guard.
Puro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Drago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drago throws a big right hand that misses.
Drago scoring with punches to the head and body.
Drago postures up in Puro's guard and throws a big left but Puro blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago throwing strikes from guard but Puro blocks nicely.
Puro wants to stand but Drago is controlling the position.
Puro has momentary wrist control but Drago slips an elbow through the middle.
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 Downwith Drago will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Puro.
Drago fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Puro throws out a counter right but Drago avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Drago is defended easily by Puro.
Puro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Puro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Puro wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Downwith Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Puro.
Drago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puro.
Drago tries to counter with a takedown but Puro is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago fails with the takedown
and Puro counters with a three punch combo that has Drago backing up. Drago nods at Puro to acknowledge the strikes.
Drago misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD#
Drago is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Puro's half guard.#T1#
Puro desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Puro tries to roll over but Drago keeps him under control.
Puro looks like he's trying to stand up.
Puro wants to control but Drago is keeping busy.
Drago misses with a head shot. Puro uses the momentum to regain guard.
Puro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Drago trying to control the position from guard on top but Puro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puro has Drago pulled in close to control his posture.
Drago is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Puro wants to stand up but Drago is controlling him.
Drago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Drago won't allow Puro to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Puro has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Drago is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Puro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puro is working Drago over against the cage.
Drago is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Puro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Puro lands a right hand.
Puro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Puro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
Puro presses Drago against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Puro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Puro lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drago is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Puro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Puro controlling the action here for a moment.
Puro lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Puro as the two fighters clinch.
#T4#
Puro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Puro stops a takedown attempt from Drago.
Puro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Puro lands a left hand.
Drago has Puro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Puro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Drago drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drago has Puro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Puro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Puro pushes Drago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Downwith Drago has been cut.
Puro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Drago tries to score a body lock takedown but Puro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Puro digs a right hand underneath Drago's ribcage. Drago let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Puro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Puro lands a left hand.
Puro is working Drago over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Puro.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puro.
Puro presses Drago against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Puro lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murska Puro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Downwith Drago's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Puro throws a nice head kick!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Drago is defended easily by Puro.
Puro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Puro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drago on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Puro.
No luck for Drago with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Drago closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Puro quickly recovers to half guard.
Drago stops Puro from getting back to his feet.
Puro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Drago thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Puro's head. #T1#
Puro is trying to stand back up but Drago is controlling him
Drago prevents Puro from improving his position.
Puro has his hands clasped together around Drago's back. He's all about the action.
Puro pushes Drago off looking to stand but Drago dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Puro misses with a straight right.
Puro delivers a nice body kick.
Drago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Puro but Puro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A countering left hand to the body from Puro misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Downwith Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Drago closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Puro to the mat! Puro manages to get full guard.
Puro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Puro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Puro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drago throws a big right hand that misses. #ES2#
Puro wriggles free and stands up.
Drago takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Puro scores with a shot to the body.
#T3#
Drago closes the distance and clinches up with Puro, looking for a takedown. Drago pushes Puro against the cage but Puro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Drago shoots in for a takedown but Puro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Drago tries for a takedown but Puro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Puro's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Puro duly obliges.
Murska Puro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drago fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Puro lands with an uppercut that bounces Drago off the cage and back into range.
Jab by Puro.
Puro slaps away a takedown attempt from Drago, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A combination from Puro does no damage.
Drago changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Drago tries for a takedown but Puro circles away easily
and Puro counters with a left and a right that stings Drago.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Puro misses. #T4#
Puro catches Drago with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Drago doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Puro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puro tries a head kick but it misses.
Drago gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Puro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drago closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Puro stuns Drago with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Drago with a poor takedown
and Puro counters with a straight right hand.
Drago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Puro is fending him off so far but Drago persists. Nope, Puro circles away and we're back to standing.
Puro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Drago has his takedown stuffed
and Drago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puro throws a series of punches but Drago avoids them all with ease.
A punch lands to the side of Drago 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murska Puro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Puro 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murska Puro!
Murska Puro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 81
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Puro moves into the clinch.
Mazepin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Puro after a bit of a struggle.
Puro presses Mazepin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Puro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puro pushes Mazepin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.
Puro prevents the takedown attempt.
Puro digs a right hand underneath Mazepin's ribcage. Mazepin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mazepin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Puro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Murska Puro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Mazepin.
Puro misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puro.
Puro lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Puro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Puro.
Puro swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazepin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Mazepin trying to land knees to the body.
Puro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mazepin wants a takedown but no success here.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mazepin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Puro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mazepin can turn it around.
Puro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Puro has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Puro leaning against his opponent.
Puro tries a body shot but Mazepin blocks it.
Mazepin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Puro.
Mazepin wants to take the fight to the mat but Puro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Puro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puro misses with some punches.
Puro is pressed up against the cage. Mazepin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Puro down to the mat. Puro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2##CL#
Puro drives through and clinches with Mazepin against the cage.
Puro scores with a hook to the body.
Mazepin looks winded!
A short right from Puro.
A short right from Puro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puro tries to throw a body punch but Mazepin avoids it by throwing Puro back against the cage.
Puro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Puro struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazepin controls his hands.
Puro lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Puro as the two fighters clinch.
Mazepin takes a shot to the head.
Puro works on Mazepin's body with a couple of short punches.
Puro lands a right hand. #T3#
Puro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Puro.
Puro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mazepin's elbow.
Mazepin looking for a takedown.
Mazepin blocking some punches.
Puro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Puro works on Mazepin's body with a couple of short punches.
Puro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mazepin blocking some punches.
Puro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mazepin.
Puro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puro lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puro. #T4#
Puro misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puro. #CUT#
That has opened up Fedor Mazepin's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Mazepin is rocked!
Puro misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Puro to work.
Mazepin blocks a body shot from Puro.
Puro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puro lands with a left to the head.
Puro lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mazepin to his knees! Puro keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murska Puro!
A very excited looking Murska Puro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 66
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Puro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Puro moves into the clinch.
McMaster wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McMaster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McMaster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Puro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Puro tries to work over McMaster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puro misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Puro.
McMaster tries to break the clinch but Puro is controlling the position.
McMaster has had enough of the clinch but Puro keeps him there for the moment.
McMaster blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McMaster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
McMaster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Puro throws a jab but it's blocked by McMaster.
Puro swings widly with a right hand
and McMaster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McMaster throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Puro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Puro. #BC#
Puro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Puro throws a solid leg kick but McMaster takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Puro.
McMaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Puro. #CL#
Puro has McMaster up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Puro.
McMaster's coach down at Wookies Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McMaster's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Puro lands a right hand that snaps the head of McMaster backwards.
McMaster misses with some punches.
McMaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Puro'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.#BC#
Puro breaks from the clinch.
McMaster misses with a looping right.
McMaster getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Puro closes the distance and clinches.
Puro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Puro struggles to land a body shot inside as McMaster controls his hands.
McMaster wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
McMaster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
McMaster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McMaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puro.
McMaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puro swings away with a body shot that misses
letting McMaster counter with a right hand.
Puro misses with a kick to the body.
McMaster let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McMaster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Puro.
McMaster slips under a jab.
McMaster dodges the punch combination from Puro.
Puro works the jab nicely.
McMaster takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Murska Puro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puro.#T3#
Puro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Puro misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD2#
and McMaster counters with a crisp one two that drops Puro! McMaster thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Puro to his feet! Puro is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Puro is rocked!
McMaster plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Puro swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Puro face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthony McMaster!
Anthony McMaster thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Bloodbath 10
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnson tries for a takedown but Puro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Puro pinned against the cage. Puro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Puro pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Puro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Puro lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Puro breaks the clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Puro circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Puro defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Puro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Daddy Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro scores with a hook.
Puro with a nice cross.
Puro scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Puro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Puro has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puro.
Puro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Puro scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Puro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Puro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Puro. #BC2#
Puro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Puro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Puro is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Puro shuts the power down on Johnson. Lights out, game over! Puro is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Murska Puro!
Big Daddy Johnson was interviewed post fight and said 'This shit happens all the time. Im not invincible. But I'll be back for blood.'.
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Event:
Bloodbath 5
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Puro circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Puro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Claw 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.
Claw wants to clinch.
Claw misses with an attempted mid kick.
Puro has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Puro connects with a single shot there.
Puro cracks Claw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Claw throws a right and a left that Puro avoids nicely.
Claw doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Puro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Claw tries to clinch but Puro moves away
and Puro counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Bear Claw has been cut.
A big right from Puro misses.
As Puro tries to get set, Claw tries to push him back and clinch up but Puro manages to avoid the attempt.
Puro lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puro scores with a jab to the body.
Claw is breathing heavily.
Claw looks up at the clock. Bad move! Puro lands a right hand from hell, dropping Claw. Puro pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murska Puro!
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Event:
BloodBath Fight Night 3
Date: Aug 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Puro leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Puro.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Puro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puro throws a body shot but no joy.
Puro connects with a looping right hand.
Puro's corner calls for a 1-2. Puro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Puro pushes him off.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Puro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Puro there.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Puro circles away easily
and Puro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Daddy Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Puro lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Puro has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Big Daddy Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puro steps in with a hook that catches Johnson right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Puro follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Johnson looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murska Puro!
The defeated Big Daddy Johnson had this to say: 'This shit happens all the time. Im not invincible. But I'll be back for blood.'.
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Event:
IFA 7
Date: Jun 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Puro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dority.
Dority misses with a hook. Puro ducked under it nicely.
Dority digs a good body shot into Puro's ribs.
Dority misses with a wild combination.
Puro loads up on a big right hand but Dority slips the punch.
Dority throws a right hand that Puro ducks under and follows up with a left that Puro also avoids with ease.
Dority throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Dority misses the target.
Dority looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dority misses with a series of wild punches.
Puro is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dority throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dority throws a jab but it's blocked by Puro.
Dority scores with a crisp jab that stopped Puro in his tracks.
Dority misses with a right hand
and Puro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Dan Dority has been cut.#T1#
Dority throws an overhand right that lands on Puro's shoulder, as Puro tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Puro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Dority to counter with a crisp jab.
Puro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dority throws a head kick that misses.
Puro throwing a counter right hand but Dority manages to avoid it.
Dority throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dority misses with an uppercut. Puro saw that one coming.
Dority misses with a wild body shot.
As Dority tries to get set, Puro tries to push him back and clinch up but Dority manages to avoid the attempt.
Dority 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.
Dority lands with a shot to the body.
Puro defending well as Dority loads up on a big left hand.
Dority thuds his right hand into Puro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Puro defending well as Dority loads up on a big left hand.
Dority throws a hook but Puro avoids it easily.#T2#
Dority takes a swing at Puro's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Puro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dority misses with a looping left.
Puro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dority manages to circle out of the way.
Dority misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puro.
Dority swings for the body but Puro moves out of range.
Puro is looking to counter the offense by Dority and move into the clinch.
Dority throws a jab but it's blocked by Puro.
Puro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puro throws a body punch but Dority moves out of range.
Dority misses with a hook
#CL#
and Puro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Puro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Doritys head.
Dority misses with some punches.
Dority prevents a body shot from Puro.
Puro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Puro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dority.
Puro has a couple of punches blocked by Dority.
#T3#
Dority lands with a light punch inside.
Dority tries a body shot but Puro blocks it.
Dority is trying to break the clinch but Puro has him pressed against the cage.
Dority wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Puro misses with a punch to the body.
Dority lands a right hand.
Puro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dority's elbow.
Puro throws a punch but it's blocked by Dority.
Dority throws a punch but it's blocked by Puro.
Dority wants to get back to striking at distance but Puro won't allow it.
Dority wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from Puro.
Puro gets through Dority's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dority looking to throw knees to the head but Puro is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Puro fails to land.
Puro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dority struggles to land a body shot inside as Puro controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Puro fails to land.
Puro controlling the action here for a moment.
Puro swings wildly with an uppercut but Dority uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Puro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dority.
Puro misses with a punch to the body.
Puro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dority misses with a knee to the head.
Puro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dority doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dority blocking some punches.
Puro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puro struggles to land a body shot inside as Dority controls his hands.
Dority blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puro misses with the head strike.
Dority working aggressively here.
Dority throws an elbow that misses.
Dority goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dority wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dority has had enough of the clinch but Puro keeps him there for the moment.
Dority blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dan Dority will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dan Dority'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.
#R2#
Dority blocks a jab.
Dan Dority seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Dority misses its intended target.
Puro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Puro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Puro throws a jab when Dority was well out of range.
Dority fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puro manages to avoid it.
It looked like Puro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dority.
A combination from Dority does no damage.
Puro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dority throws a shot from downtown. Puro moves away and avoids it.
Puro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dority scores with a punch to the head.
Dority throws a combination. Puro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dority throws a combination that misses
and Puro counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Puro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dority.
Puro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Puro slips under a jab from Dority.
Dority will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Puro tries to counter by clinching up but Dority breaks away and moves out of range.
Dority thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puro throwing a counter right hand but Dority manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Dority misses
and Puro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dority thinking.
Dority throws a leg kick but Puro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dority looks to land a right hand but Puro moved out of range.
Puro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dority manages to circle out of the way.
Dority misses with a hook. Puro ducked under it nicely.
Puro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dority misses with a straight right.
Dority swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Puro seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Puro throws a right hand that misses
and Dority counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Puro moves into range and clinches up with Dority.#T2#
Puro avoids a wild elbow strike from Dority.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Puro digs a right hand underneath Dority's ribcage. Dority let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dority is breathing heavily.
Puro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Puro.
Dority throws an elbow but it misses.
Dority with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dority misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puro has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Puro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dority goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puro swings wildly with an uppercut but Dority uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puro misses with the head strike.
Puro gets through Dority's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Puro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Doritys head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
Dority blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Dority tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dority.
Dority tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puro struggles to land a body shot inside as Dority controls his hands.
Puro misses with a body punch.
Dority is trying to break the clinch but Puro is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Puro fails to land.
Puro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Puro working aggressively here.
Puro working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Puro.
#BC2#
Dority breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Puro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dority let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dority rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Puro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Puro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dority misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Puro.
Dority tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Puro gets through Dority's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalling in the clinch from Puro.
Puro scores with a shoulder strike.
Puro misses with a punch to the body.
Puro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dority backwards.
Puro working aggressively here.
Dority wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dority has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dority is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dority lands with a light punch inside.
Puro lands a right hand.
Puro misses with a body punch.
Puro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puro scores with a shot to the side of Dority's head.
Puro works on Dority's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Puro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Puro lands a right hand.
Dority takes a shot to the head.
Dority blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Puro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murska Puro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Dority'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#
Puro scores with a jab. Dority acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Puro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dority sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dority throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
and Puro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dority can't break the clinch.
Dority goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dority wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dority lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dority blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puro lands with a light punch inside.
Dority blocks a body shot from Puro.
Dority blocking some punches.
Puro lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Puro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dority with a big uppercut! Dority tries to clinch up but Puro pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Dority to the mat! Dority covers up and Puro unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Murska Puro!
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