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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Pran bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Taistelija's head.
Taistelija scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pran doesn't seem bothered though.
Taistelija misses with a looping left.
Taistelija misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pran counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Taistelija scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pran in his tracks.
Taistelija with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pran to score with a decent uppercut.
Taistelija swings widly with a right hand
and Pran counters with a straight right hand.
Taistelija scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pran doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Pran gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taistelija is trying to force a seperation but Pran has the dominant position.
Taistelija cracks Pran with a nice body shot.
Pran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pran can't find room to land a body shot as Taistelija controls the action.
Pran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taistelija blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pran lands with a left to the head.
Taistelija can't find room to land a body shot as Pran controls the action.
Pran lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pran throws a head punch that misses.
Pran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taistelijas head. #T1#
Pran scores with a shoulder strike.
Taistelija can't break the clinch.
Pran being controlled against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Pran as the two fighters clinch.
Pran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taistelijas head.
A short left from Pran.
Pran'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.
A shot in the inside from Pran.
Pran dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The referee calls for Pran to work.
Pran gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Taistelija is trying to break the clinch but Pran has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taistelija backwards.
Pran has a couple of punches blocked by Taistelija.
Pran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taistelija tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pran lands a body shot.
Pran struggles to land a body shot inside as Taistelija controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Pran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Taistelija wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pran keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taistelija's efforts to push away.
Taistelija pushes Pran back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pran scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Taistelija struggles to land a body shot inside as Pran controls his hands.
Pran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taistelijas head.
Pran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pran lands with a light punch inside.
Taistelija is looking to control Pran's arms but Pran gets an underhook and turns him. Now Taistelija has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Taistelija fails to land.
Pran tries to work over Taistelija's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taistelija looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pran has Taistelija pushed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pran.
A hook to the body from Pran.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pran tries a body shot but Taistelija blocks it.
Pran lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pran keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taistelija's efforts to push away.#T4#
Taistelija tries to break the clinch but Pran is controlling the position.
Pran keeps control of Taistelija as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pran content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pran has Taistelija pushed against the cage.
Taistelija blocks a body shot from Pran.
Pran lands a right hand.
Taistelija can't break the clinch.
Pran stalling.
Taistelija takes a shot to the head.
Pran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taistelija backwards.
Taistelija goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pran throws a punch but it's blocked by Taistelija.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pran misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jupiter Pran dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A big right from Pran misses.
Taistelija looks to throw the jab but Pran is out of range.
Pran connects with a single shot there.
Taistelija ducks right into an uppercut from Pran.
Jab from Pran.
Taistelija pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taistelija scores with a shot to the body.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Taistelija has knocked Pran down with a huge combo! Taistelija steps away and waves a wobbly Pran back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Pran is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jupiter Pran has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taistelija swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taistelija misses with the combination.
#KD2#
Taistelija lands a big right hand that sends Pran crashing to the mat! Taistelija stays standing though and waves Pran back to his feet!
Oh Pran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taistelija ducks under a wild hook from Pran.
Pran staying out of range there.
Pran seems to have got his legs back now.
Taistelija lands a right hook to the body.
Taistelija throws a poor cross that misses
and Pran counters with a nice uppercut.
Taistelija looks to land a right hand but Pran moved out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taistelija. #T1#
Pran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ippo Taistelija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pran swings for the body but Taistelija moves out of range.
Pran moves out of range of the strikes.
Pran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taistelija tries to clinch up.
Pran throwing a counter right hand but Taistelija manages to avoid it.
Taistelija lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Taistelija misses the jab.
Taistelija lands a jab to Pran's midsection.
Taistelija misses with a wild combination.
Pran lands with a straight right. Taistelija didn't see that one coming.
Taistelija cracks Pran with an open hand slap.
Pran takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Taistelija connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pran doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pran takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pran is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Taistelija tries to bum rush Pran with a series of wild strikes but Pran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Taistelija has knocked Pran down with a huge combo! Taistelija steps away and waves a wobbly Pran back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Taistelija drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Pran's head, knocking him out cold! Taistelija is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ippo Taistelija!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 963 Round 2
Date: Feb 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Hanzo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hanzo goes for a double leg but Pran avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pran continues to drive forward.
Hanzo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pran tries to avoid it but Hanzo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pran to the ground. Pran escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pran lands a nice looking body shot.
Hanzo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanzo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pran sprawls well. Pran wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hanzo gets slowly back to his feet.
Jupiter Pran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hittori Hanzo.
Pran jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hanzo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jupiter Pran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pran lands with a hook. Hanzo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hanzo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pran is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Pran closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Hanzo tries to break the clinch but Pran is controlling the position.
Pran lands a body shot.
Pran tries to stall but Hanzo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pran works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanzo.
Pran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Hanzo jumps guard and drags Pran to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hanzo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Hanzo working for a triangle but Pran defends it easily.
Hanzo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Pran wants to control from the top but Hanzo keeps moving. #T2#
Hanzo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Hanzo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pran knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hanzo on the ground.
Pran wanted to stand there but Hanzo had control of the position.
Hanzo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pran's guard. #REVB#
Hanzo throwing strikes from guard but Pran blocks nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pran working a defensive guard here.
Hanzo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Pran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hanzo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pran looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hanzo controlling from the top position.
Pran looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hanzo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hanzo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hanzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanzo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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 Jupiter Pran will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanzo.
A cross from Pran lands.#CL#
Pran closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pran scores with a shot to the side of Hanzo's head.
Pran lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanzo jumps guard but Pran stands there with Hanzo around his waist. Hanzo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pran gets underhooks to prevent Hanzo's takedown attempt.
Jupiter Pran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hittori Hanzo.
Hanzo working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pran misses with the head strike.
Pran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hanzo has had enough of the clinch but Pran keeps him there for the moment.
Pran lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hanzo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Pran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pran avoiding damage.
Pran stalling.
Pran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pran throws a head punch that misses.
Hanzo blocks an uppercut.
Pran misses with a punch on the inside.
Pran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Hanzo has Pran pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hanzo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pran tumbling to the mat - Hanzo dives into Pran's guard.
Pran wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hanzo manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Pran pushes Hanzo off looking to stand but Hanzo dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
Pran keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hanzo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pran!
Hanzo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hanzo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pran because Hanzo loaded up on that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pran wants to control but Hanzo is having none of it.#T3#
Hanzo punching from mount but Pran doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hanzo controlling from the full mount.
Pran tries to lock up and control but Hanzo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hanzo controlling from mount.
Hanzo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hanzo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hanzo looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Hanzo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pran manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pran is pushing Hanzo's head away, looking to escape. Hanzo manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Hanzo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pran knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hittori Hanzo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hanzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Pran is just out of range.
Pran lands a body shot.
Hanzo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pran swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pran bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hanzo's head backwards.
Hanzo shoots in for a double leg but Pran sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hanzo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pran lands the left hand.
Pran lands with a cross. #CL2#
Hanzo pushes Pran up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pran.
Pran throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanzo.
Hanzo is trying to break the clinch but Pran has him pressed against the cage.
Pran tries to work over Hanzo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanzo backwards. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hanzo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pran avoids it.
Hanzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanzo is trying to drag Pran to the mat but Pran just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hanzo wants to get back to striking at distance but Pran won't allow it.
Hanzo is trying to pull guard but Pran has him pressed against the cage.
Jupiter Pran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hittori Hanzo.
Pran lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pran throws a head punch that misses.
Pran throws a head punch that misses.
Pran tries to work over Hanzo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanzo looking to slow down the pace here.
Pran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanzo trying to stall but Pran improves his position.
#T2#
Pran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pran is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanzo backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pran.
Pran gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hanzo.
Hanzo is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pran.
Pran lands with a short shot to the head.
Pran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Pran on the inside.
Hanzo tries to land a knee to the head but Pran blocks with his arms.
Hanzo tries to score a body lock takedown but Pran shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pran can't find room to land a body shot as Hanzo controls the action.
#T3#
Pran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pran.
A shot in the inside from Pran.
Pran tries a body shot but Hanzo blocks it.
Hanzo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Pran fails to land.
Pran throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanzo.
Hanzo can't break the clinch.
Hanzo tries to circle away but Pran has him pinned against the cage.
Pran is working Hanzo over against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pran.
Hanzo tries to circle away but Pran has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanzo.
Pran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanzo backwards.
Pran misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Pran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanzo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pran is defending well for now.#TD2#
Hanzo pulls Pran into guard.
#SUB2#
Pran throws a sloppy strike and Hanzo has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Pran is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Hanzo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hittori Hanzo!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 963 Round 1
Date: Feb 16, 2020 |
#R1#
Pran listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hennig wants to clinch.
Pran takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hennig takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hennig looks to land a combination but Pran avoids it well.
Pran is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pran lands a jab.#CL#
Pran clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hennig.
Hennig goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pran prevents it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pran lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Pran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hennig backwards. #TD2#
Hennig pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hennig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pran throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hennig works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pran tries to stand but Hennig is controlling from the bottom.
Pran seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hennig can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hennig bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pran's guard. #REVB#
Hennig stops Pran from standing up. #T2#
Hennig trying to control the position from guard on top but Pran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hennig stays in close to Pran's body and controls the position.
Hennig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hennig wants to control from the top but Pran keeps moving. #SU2#
Hennig stands up and waves to Pran to follow him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pran.#CL#
Pran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Pran cracks Hennig with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Pran fails to land.
Pran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hennig can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Pran fails to land.
Pran lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pran tries a body shot but Hennig blocks it.
Pran avoiding damage as Hennig throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Pran fails to land.
Pran lands an uppercut.
Hennig throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pran blocks it with crossed arms.
Pran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pran throws a head punch that misses.
Pran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hennigs head.
Hennig wants to take the fight to the mat but Pran manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jupiter Pran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Hennig.
Hennig is trying to pull guard but Pran has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Pran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pran lands a body punch.
Pran swings wildly with an uppercut but Hennig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pran misses with some punches.
Pran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hennig missing with knees to the body.
Pran lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Hennig manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Hennig working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #ES2#
Hennig manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Pran blocks a low kick nicely.
Pran lands a nice hook to Hennig's body. Hennig takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Pran forces Hennig back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jupiter Pran 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#
Hennig throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pran.
Pran appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hennig misses with a takedown attempt - Pran sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hennig shoots in looking for a takedown but Pran manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hennig's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hennig can do to turn this around?
Hennig takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pran lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pran ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Pran blocks the leg kick.
#CL#
Pran drives through and clinches with Hennig against the cage.
Pran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hennig fails to pull guard.
Jupiter Pran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Hennig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hennig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hennig is working for takedown but Pran is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short uppercut from Pran.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pran.
Pran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hennig's elbow. #T1#
Pran scores with a shot to the side of Hennig's head.
Pran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hennig's elbow.
Pran works on Hennig's body with a couple of short punches.#TD2#
Hennig manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Hennig escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pran gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pran wants to control from the top but Hennig keeps moving.
Hennig pulls Pran in to control the position.
Pran postures up.
Pran wanted to stand there but Hennig had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pran throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Pran trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hennig's guard.
Hennig bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pran's guard. #REVB#
Pran tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pran is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hennig prevents Pran from getting back to his feet.
Pran is trying to keep Hennig in close.
Hennig trying to control the position from guard on top but Pran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hennig prevents Pran from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL#
Pran takes the fight into the clinch.
Pran stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hennig tries for a takedown but Pran manages to get underhooks.
Hennig prevents a body shot from Pran.
A short uppercut from Pran.
Pran lands a right hand.
Hennig is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pran is defending well.
A short left from Pran.
Hennig drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pran has Hennig pushed against the cage.#TD2#
Hennig manages to pull guard.
#T4#
Pran trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hennig's guard.
Pran trying to control the position from guard on top but Hennig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hennig has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hennig had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pran defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jupiter Pran dominated that second round.
That's time! Pran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pran stuffs the takedown attempt from Hennig. Hennig gets slowly back to his feet.
Hennig wants to clinch up but Pran keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Pran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pran cracks Hennig with a nice body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hennig - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hennig throws an elbow but misses.
Hennig looking for a takedown.
Hennig is trying to break the clinch but Pran is controlling him.
Hennig wants to get back to striking at distance but Pran won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Pran.
Hennig looking for a takedown.
Jupiter Pran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Hennig.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pran.
Pran has a couple of punches blocked by Hennig.
Hennig tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pran avoids it.
Hennig displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pran up against the cage.#T1#
Pran lands a shoulder strike.
Pran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pran lands a hook that snaps the head of Hennig backwards.
Pran throws a punch but it's blocked by Hennig.
A short left from Pran.
Hennig takes a shot to the head.
Pran presses Hennig against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pran stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jupiter Pran has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hennig tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pran smiles and moves away.
#T2#
Hennig takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pran misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Pran.
Hennig is looking to clinch but Pran is avoiding it.
Jupiter Pran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hennig or perhaps it was just good defense by Pran, which made it look bad.
Pran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Pran gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Pran.
Pran lands with a left to the head.
Pran displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hennig up against the cage.
Pran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Pran scores with a shot to the side of Hennig's head.
Hennig tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pran smiles and moves away.
Hennig shoots in but no luck this time.
Pran is looking to counter punch.
Hennig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pran connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pran fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hennig looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hennig misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hennig is looking to clinch but Pran is avoiding it.
#CL#
Pran moves into the clinch.
Hennig blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hennig looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pran scores with a shoulder strike.
Pran working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Pran throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Pran.
Hennig has a couple of punches blocked by Pran.
Pran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hennig's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hennig tries to score a body lock takedown but Pran shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jupiter Pran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pran lands an uppercut.
Hennig tries to pull guard but Pran won't allow it.
Pran lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pran misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Pran.
Pran is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Justin Hennig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hennig backwards.
Hennig trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jupiter Pran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pran, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Jupiter Pran!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Jupiter Pran!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Jupiter Pran!
Jupiter Pran wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Jupiter Pran, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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