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Event:
OFK 175 - Holloway Vs Foley
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Wilson moves out of range as Punani strikes.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
And Punani tries to counter it with a takedown but Wilson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wilson with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Punani closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wilson did well to prevent Punani getting side control.
Punani looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Punani is trying to control the action in half guard but Wilson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wilson is concentrating on defense, preventing Punani from advancing position.
Wilson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Punani scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wilson gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punani pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now.
Wilson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Wilson trying to control the position.
Wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Punani is one step ahead there.
Wilson is controlling Punani's posture.
Punani trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Wilson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Punani is one step ahead there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Wilson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wilson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Punani tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilson is retaining full guard.
Wilson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Punani has passed into side control.
The strikes coming from Punani are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Wilson struggling a bit here.
Wilson regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson tries to roll over but Punani keeps him under control.
Wilson has a hand on Punani's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Punani takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Punani sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Wilson wants to control but Punani is having none of it.
Punani is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Punani lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Punani avoids the attempt from Wilson to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mai Punani dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Punani slips a jab and a cross from Wilson.
Punani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Wilson closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Wilson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Punani works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wilson controlling Punani's posture.
Wilson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punani pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Wilson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Punani manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Punani trying to keep a closed guard but Wilson is proving a slippery customer.
Wilson trying to control but Punani is working from the bottom.
Punani is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wilson passes Punani's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wilson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Punani trying to get back to full guard but Wilson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Punani regains half guard.
Punani wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.
Wilson not doing much here.
Wilson is trying to control. Punani wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Punani trying to hold on to Wilson's head to control him but Wilson postures up.
#T3#
Wilson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wilson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Punani hang on?
Wilson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Punani looks a forlorn figure.
Punani tries to hold on but Wilson postures up.
Wilson controlling from mount.
Punani sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Wilson is looking to advance position but Punani won't allow it.
Wilson stalling away here and it's allowed Punani to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wilson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wilson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wilson is pushing down on Punani's leg trying to pass to half guard. Punani is fighting to maintain full guard but Wilson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wilson moves into full mount! Punani won't be happy about that!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee warns Punani that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Punani is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Russel Wilson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Wilson misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Punani gets a clinch.
Wilson tries to work over Punani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilson is working for takedown but Punani is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Wilson has Punani pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wilson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Punani tumbling to the mat - Wilson dives into Punani's guard.
Punani wants to sweep here but Wilson controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Punani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Punani is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wilson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wilson trying to control but Punani is working from the bottom.
Wilson is pushing down on Punani's leg trying to pass to half guard. Punani is fighting to maintain full guard but Wilson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wilson slips a nice elbow through Punani's hands, connecting with Punani's forehead.
Wilson wants to take a breather but Punani is having none of it. #T2#
Wilson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wilson trying to control the action but Punani is working from the bottom.
Wilson working the head and body with strikes.
Wilson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Punani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Wilson.
Wilson working Punani over with strikes.
Wilson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Punani!
Wilson looking to control but Punani is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Wilson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Punani has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T3#
Punani is looking to get to half guard.
Wilson connects with a bit shot that sees Punani covering up! More strikes from Wilson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Wilson is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russel Wilson! |
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Event:
OFK 167- Holloway Vs Rochester
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Warmonger scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Mai Punani has been cut.
Punani definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Punani fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Warmonger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Punani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warmonger was well out of range. Poor timing from Punani.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Warmonger! But no joy.
Warmonger misses with a straight right. #KD2#
Warmonger sends Punani crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Warmonger is motioning to the referee to let Punani up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Punani is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warmonger fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Punani out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Murderous Warmonger! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1082 Round 4
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Punani has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Passer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Punani can't fight it off and eventually Passer manages to take the fight to the floor. Punani looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Passer postures up.
Punani keeping moving, preventing Passer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Punani working for a triangle but Passer defends it easily.
Passer trying to control the position from guard on top but Punani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Passer lands a couple of elbows.#T1##SUB#
Passer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Punani has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Passer has managed to get both his arms back between Punani's legs - danger averted.
Punani is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Punani is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Punani is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Passer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Punani controls Passer momentarily but Passer frees himself.
Punani avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Passer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Passer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Punani avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Punani working for a triangle but Passer defends it easily.
Punani manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Passer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Punani stands and throws Passer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Passer is not content to let Punani control the position.
Passer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Punani thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Passer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Passer tries to roll over but Punani keeps him under control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Punani is looking to stall here but Passer recovers full guard.
Punani trying to control the position from guard on top but Passer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Passer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Punani uses it to pass to side control.
Passer wants to control but Punani postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Passer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Punani working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mai Punani will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Passer misses with a body shot.
Passer throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Punani counters with a nice double leg into side control. Passer won't be happy with that.
Mai Punani overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Passer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Punani wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Passer can't do much from the bottom here.
Passer taking punishment in the form of punches.
Passer prevents Punani from improving position.
Passer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from Punani crashes against the mat.
Punani is looking to take a break and control but Passer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Passer gets back to half guard.#T1#
Passer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Passer.
Punani postures up.
Punani working some strikes from top position.
Passer keeping moving, preventing Punani from controlling successfully.
Punani is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Punani trying to control but Passer is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Passer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Passer can't keep his opponent in guard - Punani advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Passer looking for submissions off his back.
Passer wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Punani is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Passer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Punani.
Passer is looking for a sweep. Punani is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Punani stalling away here and it's allowed Passer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Passer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Passer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
Punani moves into the clinch.
Punani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Passer is working for takedown but Punani is calmly controlling the position for now.
Punani just leaning against Passer, taking a breather.
Punani is trying to drag Passer to the mat but Passer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Punani tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Punani misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mai Punani dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Passer misses the shot to the body.
Punani appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Passer pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Passer drives through with a takedown into Punani's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Punani looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Punani keeping full guard, as Passer tries to pass.
Punani not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Passer postures up in Punani's guard and throws a big left but Punani blocks it. #SUB#
Punani is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Passer is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Passer trying to control but Punani is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Punani is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Punani defending well as Passer loads up on a big left hand.
Punani tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Passer paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Punani closes the distance and pushes Passer back into the cage.
Passer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Punani avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Punani stalling.
#BC#
Punani breaks from the clinch.
Passer looks to score with a jab to the body but Punani is just out of range.
Punani ducks under a wild hook from Passer.
Gaz Passer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Punani slips under a jab from Passer.
Passer swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Punani counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Punani trying to control the position from guard on top but Passer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Passer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Passer has his foot on Punani's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Punani works his way back into a safe position though.
Passer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Passer keeping full guard, as Punani tries to pass.
Passer has momentary wrist control but Punani slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Punani is fighting to break Passer's control of his arms but Passer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Punani wants to control from the top but Passer keeps moving. #SUB2#
Passer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Punani defends well.
Punani connects with a couple of short punches.
Passer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Punani manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Passer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4##SUB#
Punani throws his legs up looking for a submission but Passer uses it to pass to side control.
Passer is chipping away with strikes.
Punani is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Passer lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Passer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaz Passer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Punani has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Mai Punani!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Mai Punani!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Mai Punani!
Mai Punani wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Mai Punani thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1082 Round 3
Date: Dec 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Punani closes the distance and clinches up with Tres Santos, looking for a takedown. Punani pushes Tres Santos against the cage but Tres Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tres Santos throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Punani counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tres Santos!
Tres Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
Punani wants to control but Tres Santos is keeping him busy.
Tres Santos tries to improve position but can't.
Tres Santos wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Punani tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tres Santos's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Punani is trying to get an arm triangle but Tres Santos is defending well.
Tres Santos tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T1#
Punani with shots to the head and body - Tres Santos looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tres Santos is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Punani working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Tres Santos turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Punani off and cradles Tres Santos's limp body as Punani celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Mai Punani!
A relieved looking Mai Punani thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1082 Round 2
Date: Dec 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Punani tries to counter with a takedown but Kim is quick to defend against it.
Kim tries to clinch but Punani moves away #TD#
and Punani counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kim!
Kim is looking to get back to his feet here but Punani is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kim's back.
Punani throwing damaging strikes from the back! Kim could be in trouble here!
Punani is landing with strikes. Kim can't take much more of this.#CUT#It looks like Johnny Kim has been cut.#SUB#
Punani has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Kim is defending well but eventually Punani manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Kim has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mai Punani!
A relieved looking Mai Punani thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1082 Round 1
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Bol fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Bol instigates a clinch.
Bol tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Punani smiles and moves away.
Bol throws a push kick but Punani slaps the foot to one side.
Punani tries to counter with a takedown but Bol is quick to defend against it.
Bol shoots in looking for a takedown. Punani tries to sprawl out of it but Bol keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Punani manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bol tries to land a front kick but Punani steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bol is looking to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Punani.#TD#
Punani drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bol wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Punani scores with a couple of short elbows.
Punani working the ground and pound.
Bol is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1#
Bol tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bol should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Punani passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bol!
Punani landing strikes from the mount.
Punani is landing with some decent strikes but Bol is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Punani unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Bol wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Punani celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mai Punani! |
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