Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C379: Chai vs Erdogan III
Date: Jan 05, 2025

#R1#
Soriano lands with a straight right. Tae didn't see that one coming.
Soriano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tae takes a swing at Soriano's ribcage but misses.
Soriano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Soriano throws a sloppy head kick
letting Tae counter with a right hand.
Soriano connects with the punch.
Soriano misses with a lunging right hand
and Tae counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Soriano scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soriano throws a right hand that misses
and Tae counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soriano thinking.
Soriano throws a front kick that sends Tae stumbling back into the cage.
Soriano misses with a head kick.
Tae throws a big counter combination but Soriano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Soriano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tae sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tae throws a jab but it's blocked by Soriano.
Soriano throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Tae walks into a stiff left hand from Soriano.
Soriano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tae on the side of the head.
Tae throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soriano.
Soriano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Soriano looks to land a right hand but Tae moved out of range.
Soriano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Soriano throws a body punch but Tae moves out of range.
Tae appears to be looking for a big counter.
Soriano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soriano throws a head kick but Tae moves out of range.
A slow jab from Soriano misses its intended target.
Tae swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Puna Soriano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soriano throws a push kick but Tae slaps the foot to one side.
Tae swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Soriano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tae.
Tae throws a big counter combination but Soriano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A left lands for Soriano.
Soriano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tae.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soriano blocks a head kick by Tae.
Nice shot lands for Soriano.
Soriano thows a body kick. Tae tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tae with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Soriano to score with a decent uppercut.
Soriano throws a sloppy head kick and Tae moves out of range easily.
Tae slips a jab from Soriano.
A counter left hand to the body from Tae misses its target.
Soriano is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tae had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tae moves away from the strike by Soriano.
Tae cracks Soriano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Puna Soriano has been cut.
A head kick by Soriano misses
and Soriano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Soriano misses with a lunging right hand
and Tae counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Soriano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Soriano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circle momentarily. Soriano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from Soriano.
Soriano throws a head kick that misses.
Tae takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tae staying out of range there.
Tae on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tae ducks under a wild hook from Soriano.
Tae was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Tae ducks under a wild hook from Soriano.
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!
Soriano throws a lazy uppercut
and Tae counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soriano thinking.
Tae takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Soriano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soriano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Soriano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tae manages to avoid it.
Soriano misses with a lunging right hand
and Tae counters with a nice uppercut.
Soriano throws a big shot that misses.
Soriano misses with a body shot.
Soriano misses with a looping left.
Soriano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soriano just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Puna Soriano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Puna Soriano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Soriano pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tae back to the cage. Soriano follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Soriano throws a head kick that half lands.
Soriano throws a series of punches but Tae moves out of range.
Tae is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Soriano throws a sloppy head kick and Tae moves out of range easily.
Soriano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tae might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Soriano throws a sloppy head kick
letting Tae counter with a right hand.
Soriano throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Tae misses the target.
Soriano misses with a double jab
letting Tae counter with a right hand.
Soriano misses with a combination
and Tae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#That has opened up Puna Soriano'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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Soriano. Tae does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Soriano throws a body punch but Tae moves out of range.
Tae uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soriano.
It looked like Tae was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tae throws the left hand but Soriano avoids the punch easily.
Tae walks into a left hand.
Soriano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Soriano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Tae misses.
Tae tries to clinch there but Soriano circles away.
Tae slips a straight right by Soriano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soriano. Tae does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soriano misses with a right hand #KD#
and Tae counters with a crisp one two that drops Soriano! Tae thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Soriano to his feet! Soriano is in big trouble!
Tae throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Soriano misses with an uppercut
and Tae counters with a series of strikes. Soriano will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#Soriano is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soriano lands a right hook to the body.
Soriano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Soriano throws a good cross that connects.
Soriano looks to land a left hand but Tae moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Tae on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Soriano throws an overhand right that lands on Tae's shoulder, as Tae tries to avoid the shot.
Tae takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tae slips under a jab from Soriano.
Soriano misses with a hook
and Soriano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Soriano as he connects with a hook.
Soriano throws a jab but it's blocked by Tae.
Puna Soriano seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Soriano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soriano misses with a body shot.
It looked like Tae was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Soriano throws a hook but Tae blocks it.
Soriano throws a head kick that misses
and Tae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tae bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soriano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tae swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Soriano throws the left hand but Tae avoids the punch easily.
Tae looks to score with a jab to the body but Soriano is just out of range.
Soriano tries a head kick but it misses.
Soriano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tae steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soriano.#T4#
Tae steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soriano.
Soriano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soriano misses with a left hand
letting Tae counter with a right hand. #CUT#The cut above Puna Soriano's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tae uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soriano.
Tae will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tae avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tae swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Soriano lands a body shot.
Soriano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tae counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soriano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tae.
A little feinted left hand from Tae on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Soriano throws a body punch but Tae moves out of range.
Tae looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Puna Soriano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Puna Soriano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Soriano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tae on the side of the head.
Soriano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tae.
Tae tries to clinch up.
Soriano lands a high kick!
Soriano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soriano throws a body punch but Tae moves out of range.
Soriano thuds a left hand into Tae's body.
Soriano misses with a right hand
and Tae cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tae swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soriano replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tae blocks it well.
Soriano throws a sloppy head kick and Tae moves out of range easily.
Decent striking displayed by Soriano there.
Sloppy strikes from Tae. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Soriano looks to land a combination. Tae sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Soriano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tae slips under a jab from Soriano.
Tae looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Tae looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Soriano lands a body shot.
Soriano misses with a hook
and Tae counters with a straight right hand.
Soriano digs a good body shot into Tae's ribs.
Tae chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Soriano can pounce on him.
Soriano throws a low kick but Tae moves out of range easily.
Soriano misses with a body punch
and Tae counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Soriano throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Soriano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Soriano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tae circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Soriano lands with a nice body kick.
Soriano scores with the left hand. Tae knows he should have avoided that one. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Tae has knocked Soriano down with a huge combo! Tae steps away and waves a wobbly Soriano back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Soriano is still on wobbly legs! Can Tae finish him?
Tae moves out of range of the strikes.
Tae looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Soriano thuds a left hand into Tae's body.
Soriano seems to have recovered his senses.
A slow jab from Soriano misses its intended target.
Tae keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good work by Soriano as he checks the leg kick.
Soriano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soriano missing with a left hand there. Tae was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Soriano misses with a kick to the body
and Tae counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#Puna Soriano's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Soriano scores with a head kick. Tae tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tae misses with a lunging right hand
and Soriano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tae thinking.
Soriano throws a lazy head kick
and Tae counters with a straight right hand.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Puna Soriano's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mabahong Tae!
Mabahong Tae 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.
In defeat, Puna Soriano stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: C373: Dorado vs Fadda III
Date: Dec 15, 2024

#R1#
DeCoteau swings away with a body shot that misses
and Soriano counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Caleb DeCoteau has been cut.
DeCoteau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DeCoteau staying out of range there.
Soriano throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeCoteau misses with a jab, cross combination.
Soriano throws a lazy right hand but DeCoteau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Soriano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soriano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeCoteau throws out a loose jab but Soriano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Soriano.
Soriano scores with a jab to the jaw.
DeCoteau throws a right hand that Soriano ducks under and follows up with a left that Soriano also avoids with ease.
That kick from DeCoteau tenderised Soriano's leg. Soriano is trying to keep his angry face on.
DeCoteau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeCoteau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Soriano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soriano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeCoteau manages to avoid it.
Soriano misses with a few strikes there.
DeCoteau avoids the body shot from Soriano.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that DeCoteau has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Soriano needs to keep his hands up - DeCoteau had a free shot at his head there.
Soriano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeCoteau. #T1#
Soriano staying out of range there.
Caleb DeCoteau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeCoteau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soriano.
DeCoteau fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Soriano connects with the punch.
Soriano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeCoteau throws a counter combo.
Soriano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Forge ðŸ‘Š in the buildup to the fight.
DeCoteau moves out of range of the body kick from Soriano.
DeCoteau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soriano.
A swing and a miss from Soriano.
Nice body punch from Soriano.
Soriano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Soriano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DeCoteau cracks Soriano with an open hand slap.
DeCoteau walks into a straight right hand from Soriano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeCoteau ducks under a wild hook from Soriano.
Soriano ducks under a wild hook from DeCoteau.
Soriano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soriano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeCoteau loads up on a big right hand but Soriano slips the punch.
Soriano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
DeCoteau looks to land a combination but Soriano avoids it well.
Soriano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Soriano thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeCoteau! But no joy.
Soriano slips a jab from DeCoteau.
DeCoteau bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Soriano's head backwards.
DeCoteau lands a really nice looking cross but Soriano seems unphased.
A punch combination from DeCoteau misses.
Soriano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Soriano misses with a wild body shot.
Crunch! DeCoteau slams his shin into Soriano's torso.
DeCoteau moves out of range as Soriano throws a body kick.
DeCoteau walks into a stiff left hand from Soriano.
DeCoteau shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good shot there by DeCoteau.
DeCoteau looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Soriano throws the left hand but DeCoteau avoids the punch easily.
Soriano misses with a straight right.
DeCoteau digs a good body shot into Soriano's ribs.
Soriano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Soriano missing with a left hand there. DeCoteau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soriano misses with an uppercut. #T3#
DeCoteau lands a leg kick that knocks Soriano off balance momentarily.
DeCoteau throws a right and a left that Soriano avoids nicely.
Soriano misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Soriano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Soriano thuds his right hand into DeCoteau's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
DeCoteau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soriano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeCoteau.
A head kick misses from Soriano.
DeCoteau throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
DeCoteau throws a series of punches but Soriano avoids them all with ease.
Soriano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeCoteau ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Soriano lands with an overhand left.
Soriano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soriano throws a low kick but DeCoteau moves out of range easily.
DeCoteau misses with a two punch combination.
DeCoteau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soriano.
Soriano throws the left hand but DeCoteau avoids the punch easily.
DeCoteau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Soriano with a nice cross.#ROC#DeCoteau is rocked!
Soriano flashes DeCoteau a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. DeCoteau's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. DeCoteau crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Soriano punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Puna Soriano!
Puna Soriano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CCC 86
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Soriano looks to land a left hand but Yaga moved out of range nicely.
Soriano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT2#It looks like Puna Soriano has been cut.
Soriano drops his hands momentarily and Yaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yaga throws a predictable looking body shot
and Soriano counters with a nice uppercut.
Yaga throws an overhand right that lands on Soriano's shoulder, as Soriano tries to avoid the shot.
Yaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Soriano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yaga throws a hook to the side of Soriano's head but Soriano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Soriano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Soriano walks into a left hand.
Yaga has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Soriano moves forwards but Yaga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yaga ducks under a wild hook from Soriano.
Soriano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Soriano tries to clinch there but Yaga circles away.
Baba Yaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Soriano gets a clinch.
Soriano can't find room to land a body shot as Yaga controls the action.
Yaga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yaga effectively controlling the action here.
Yaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Yaga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soriano backwards.
Soriano lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Soriano.
Yaga blocks the elbow strike.
Soriano lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Yaga.
Soriano tries to land a knee to the head but Yaga blocks with his arms.
Soriano lands a hook that snaps the head of Yaga backwards.
Soriano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yaga backwards.
Soriano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Soriano blocking some punches.
Soriano lands a knee to the body.
Soriano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yaga lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Soriano tries to land a knee to the head but Yaga blocks with his arms.
Yaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yaga lands with a light punch inside.
Soriano misses with a body punch.
Yaga misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Yaga fails to land. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soriano.
Soriano throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Soriano - that landed with a thud.
Soriano missing with knees to the body.
Soriano pushes Yaga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soriano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Soriano.
Soriano lands a nice uppercut.
Soriano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Soriano pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Soriano misses with a body punch.
Yaga working aggressively here.
Soriano throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yaga misses with the head strike.
Soriano tries a knee to the head but Yaga blocks it.
Soriano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soriano's elbow.
Yaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Soriano. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaga.
Yaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soriano has a couple of punches blocked by Yaga.
Soriano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yaga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yaga'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 head punch blocked on the inside by Soriano.
Soriano lands an elbow just above Yaga 's eye.
Yaga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sorianos head.
Soriano working Yaga over with knees to the body.
Yaga working aggressively here.
Soriano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yaga.
Yaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soriano lands a damaging elbow.
A short uppercut from Soriano. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaga takes an elbow to the temple.
Soriano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soriano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yaga throws a head punch that misses.
Yaga misses with the head strike.
Yaga has a couple of punches blocked by Soriano.
A short right from Soriano on the inside.
Yaga stalling against the cage.
Soriano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soriano lands a body shot.
Soriano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Soriano is leaning against Yaga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yaga taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Soriano.
Soriano misses with a punch on the inside.
Soriano lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Puna Soriano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Puna Soriano's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice uppercut lands for Soriano. That snapped Yaga's head back.
Yaga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yaga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Soriano.
A swing and a miss from Yaga.#TD#
Soriano darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Soriano controlling the action here.
Soriano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soriano controlling the action here.
Soriano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yaga can do to turn this around?#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soriano moves into full mount! Yaga won't be happy about that! #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Soriano raining down hammerfists from mount.
Soriano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yaga is looking to escape.
Soriano is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yaga is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Soriano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yaga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soriano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yaga taking shots to the head. #T3#
Soriano looking to control and managing it successfully.
Soriano landing strikes from the mount and Yaga is in trouble!
Soriano takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Soriano has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Yaga's face.
Yaga is squirming around, avoiding Soriano's attempts to control the action.
Soriano controlling the pace for now.
Soriano is trying to control here but Yaga has managed to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soriano takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Puna Soriano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Puna Soriano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Soriano with a nice calf kick.
Soriano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yaga as he avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Soriano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yaga misses with an uppercut
and Yaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baba Yaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yaga throws a hook but Soriano avoids it easily.
Yaga misses the body punch
and Soriano counters with a stiff right hand.
Yaga throws a leg kick but Soriano checks it.
Yaga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soriano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yaga defends well and Soriano ends up having to push Yaga into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yaga lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Soriano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yaga tries to work over Soriano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Soriano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Soriano pushes off an throws an elbow but Yaga leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yaga avoiding damage as Soriano throws knees to the body.
Yaga throws a head punch that misses.
Yaga misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Soriano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yaga takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yaga throws a head punch that misses.
Soriano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yaga's elbow.
Soriano throws a head punch that misses.
Soriano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Soriano.
Soriano gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaga.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaga.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaga.
Yaga throws a head punch that misses.
Soriano misses with an elbow over the top.
Soriano looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Soriano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yaga leaning his opponent against the cage.
Soriano utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Yaga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yaga stalling in the clinch but Soriano improves position.
Yaga misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soriano looking to throw knees to the head but Yaga is blocking nicely.
Baba Yaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yaga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sorianos head.
Soriano misses with a body punch.
Soriano lands a right hand.
Soriano misses with a punch on the inside.
Puna Soriano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Soriano.
Soriano gets through Yaga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Soriano utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Yaga misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Soriano is leaning against Yaga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yaga displaying some good clinch control by pressing Soriano up against the cage.
Soriano trying to land knees to the body.
Soriano misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Soriano.
Soriano lands a shoulder strike.
Puna Soriano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soriano lands an elbow that stopped Yaga in his tracks for a moment.
Yaga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soriano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaga misses with some punches.
Yaga taking a breather.
Soriano utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T4#
Soriano blocks an uppercut.
Yaga tries to work over Soriano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soriano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Soriano landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soriano blocks an uppercut.
Yaga throws a head punch that misses.
Yaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yaga taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Yaga fails to land.
Soriano has a couple of punches blocked by Yaga.
Soriano blocking some punches.
Yaga misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Puna Soriano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Soriano, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CCC 64 : Creenshaw vs Pyssy
Date: Aug 16, 2024

#R1#
Soriano cracks Asmodeus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Asmodeus fakes the leg kick and cracks Soriano in the body. #CL2#
Soriano instigates a clinch.
Asmodeus tries a body shot but Soriano blocks it.
Soriano tries to throw a body punch but Asmodeus avoids it by throwing Soriano back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Soriano.
A bit of stalling here from Soriano.
Soriano trying to stall but Asmodeus improves his position.
Soriano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Come on Soriano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Soriano slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmodeus tries to break the clinch but Soriano is controlling the position.
Asmodeus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soriano backwards.
Soriano misses with a body punch. #T1#
The referee calls for Asmodeus to work.
Asmodeus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Asmodeus being controlled against the cage.
Soriano misses with a punch on the inside.
Soriano tries a body shot but Asmodeus blocks it.
Soriano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asmodeuss head.
Asmodeus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Soriano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Soriano tries to work over Asmodeus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asmodeus trying to control the position but instead, Soriano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Asmodeus into the cage.#BC#
Asmodeus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL2#
Soriano rushes Asmodeus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Soriano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asmodeus can't break the clinch.
Soriano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soriano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soriano manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Soriano looking to stall. #BC#
Asmodeus manages to break the clinch.
Asmodeus tries a low kick but Soriano avoids it.
Asmodeus lands a nice looking body kick.
Soriano throws a hook but Asmodeus blocks it.#T3#
Crunch! Asmodeus slams his shin into Soriano's torso.
Asmodeus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Soriano will feel that in the morning.
Soriano looks winded!
Asmodeus moves out of range of the body kick from Soriano.
Asmodeus works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Puna Soriano has been cut.
Soriano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leonard Asmodeus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asmodeus lands a nice looking body kick.
Soriano walks forward, straight into a front kick from Asmodeus.
Asmodeus scoring well with a low kick there.
Soriano walks into a straight right hand from Asmodeus.#KD#
Asmodeus cracks Soriano with an uppercut from hell and Soriano crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Asmodeus's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC#Soriano is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asmodeus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Asmodeus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Asmodeus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Asmodeus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Soriano is still in real trouble! Can Asmodeus finish him?#T4#
Asmodeus with a nice head shot there.
Asmodeus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Asmodeus wants to control from the top but Soriano keeps moving.
Soriano seems to have recovered his senses.
Asmodeus is in close to Soriano's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Asmodeus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SU#
Asmodeus stands up and waves to Soriano to follow him.
Soriano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asmodeus on the side of the head.
Asmodeus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Soriano moves to clinch but Asmodeus breaks away
and Asmodeus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asmodeus throws a looping overhand right but Soriano ducks down to avoid it.
Asmodeus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Asmodeus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonard Asmodeus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Puna Soriano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Asmodeus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Soriano on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Asmodeus.
Soriano thuds his right hand into Asmodeus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Soriano tries to clinch
and Soriano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Puna Soriano's cut even more.
Soriano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asmodeus throws a jab when Soriano was well out of range.
Soriano throws a shot from downtown. Asmodeus moves away and avoids it.
Soriano swings for the body but Asmodeus moves out of range.
Asmodeus is looking to counter punch.
Soriano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Asmodeus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Asmodeus cracks Soriano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soriano takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Asmodeus looks to land a body kick but Soriano moved away.#T1#
Soriano moves to clinch but Asmodeus breaks away
and Asmodeus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#The cut above Puna Soriano's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Asmodeus throws a jab but it's blocked by Soriano. #CL2#
Soriano closes the distance and clinches.
Soriano prevents Asmodeus from breaking the clinch.
Asmodeus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Soriano has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Asmodeus.
Soriano swings wildly with an uppercut but Asmodeus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soriano lands a good knee to the midsection. Asmodeus won't want to take too many of those.
Soriano keeps control of Asmodeus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Soriano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Asmodeus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soriano can do to turn this around?
Asmodeus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Soriano lands a shot to the body.#T2##BC#
Asmodeus manages to break the clinch.
Asmodeus dips to his left and cracks Soriano with an uppercut!
Asmodeus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asmodeus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Soriano throws a poor cross that misses
and Asmodeus counters with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Soriano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asmodeus, as that shot connected.
Asmodeus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Asmodeus throws out a loose jab but Soriano uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Soriano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Soriano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soriano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Asmodeus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Soriano throws a wild body kick that Asmodeus sees coming a mile off.
Puna Soriano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soriano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asmodeus was well out of range. Poor timing from Soriano.
Asmodeus moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T3#
Soriano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Asmodeus scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#Puna Soriano's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Asmodeus moves out of range of the strikes.
Asmodeus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Soriano. Those never looked like landing.
Asmodeus thows a body kick. Soriano tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Asmodeus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Asmodeus keeps the fight on the outside.
Soriano throws a sloppy head kick #KD#
and Asmodeus counters with a beautiful punch that sends Soriano to the canvas!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Puna Soriano's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leonard Asmodeus!
Puna Soriano was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: CCC 52 : Obama vs Bacia
Date: Jul 19, 2024

#R1#
Soriano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD#
Cartwright gets a takedown into half guard.
Soriano wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cartwright looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Soriano trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright is pressing down on Soriano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soriano is holding on for now.
Cartwright is trying to control the action in half guard but Soriano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Soriano tries to roll over but Cartwright keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cartwright is thwarting Soriano's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Soriano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Soriano misses its intended target.
Cartwright showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soriano.
Soriano has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Cartwright clinches.
Cartwright holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cartwright makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Cartwright drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soriano misses with the head strike.
Soriano working aggressively here.
Soriano stalling.
Cartwright's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Soriano taking a breather.#TD#
Cartwright drags the fight down to the ground.
Soriano looking to sit in guard and control but Cartwright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Cartwright's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cartwright preventing the sweep.
Soriano pulls Cartwright in close to prevent any damage.
Soriano trying to keep a closed guard but Cartwright is proving a slippery customer.
Soriano has a closed guard, preventing Cartwright from standing up.
Soriano can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cartwright controls the pace.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cartwright postures up.
Soriano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartwright is one step ahead there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Soriano being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soriano connects with a right hand. Cartwright shakes it off.
Cartwright moves out of range of the body kick from Soriano.
Cartwright attempts a counter takedown but Soriano avoids it well and moves away.
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 Cam Cartwright will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Soriano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cartwright.
Cartwright feinted with a counter takedown.
Soriano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cartwright attempts a counter takedown but Soriano avoids it well and moves away.
Soriano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Soriano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cartwright appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from Soriano.
Soriano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cartwright.
Soriano throws a hook but Cartwright blocks it.
Cartwright feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright avoids the head kick by Soriano.
Cartwright attempts a counter takedown but Soriano avoids it well and moves away.
Soriano tries a head kick but it misses.
Soriano scores with a hook.
Soriano circles away from the clinch attempt
and Soriano counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Cartwright staying out of range there.
Cartwright changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Soriano jabs at Cartwright's body.
Cartwright has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A big right from Cartwright misses.
Nice shot by Soriano.
Cartwright's corner calls for a 1-2. Cartwright obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Puna Soriano has been cut.
Soriano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cartwright scores with the left hand. Soriano knows he should have avoided that one.
Soriano throws a body shot but no joy.
Cartwright tries to clinch but Soriano is having none of it. #T2#
Cartwright misses with a hook
enabling Soriano to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soriano lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Soriano throws a leg kick which misses Cartwright's front leg but catches the back leg as Cartwright tries to avoid it.
Puna Soriano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Soriano throws a right and a left that Cartwright avoids nicely.
Soriano looks to score with a jab to the body but Cartwright is just out of range.
Soriano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soriano jabs at Cartwright's body.
Cartwright slips a straight right by Soriano.
Cartwright tries to counter with a takedown but Soriano is quick to defend against it.
A slow jab from Cartwright misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Soriano.
Cartwright changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cartwright avoids a punch combination nicely.
Puna Soriano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Soriano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Soriano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Soriano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cartwright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soriano cracks Cartwright with an open hand slap.
Cartwright walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from Cartwright misses.
Soriano throws out a loose jab but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Soriano lands a high kick! #T4#
Cartwright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soriano.
Cartwright dodges the punch combination from Soriano.
Soriano throws a body shot but no joy.
Soriano throws a chopping leg kick but Cartwright manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soriano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cartwright misses with a hook.
Soriano misses with a straight right.
Soriano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Cartwright throws a series of punches but Soriano moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Puna Soriano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Puna Soriano's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Soriano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Soriano throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cartwright.
Cartwright doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Soriano counters with a straight right hand.
Cartwright gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Soriano moves out of range of the strikes.
Cartwright doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Soriano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soriano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cartwright.
Sloppy strikes from Soriano. Those never looked like landing.
Cartwright closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Soriano misses the body punch #TD#
and Cartwright counters with a takedown into side control.
Soriano tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Soriano is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Cartwright off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Good control from Cartwright.
Soriano trying to control the hands but Cartwright breaks the grip.
Soriano tries to escape but Cartwright has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2#
Soriano trying to control the action but Cartwright just sinks the hooks in.
Cartwright tries to keep control of the position but Soriano is staying busy.
Soriano breaks Cartwright's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soriano content to stall in guard here.
Cartwright is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Soriano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cartwright being controlled here, momentarily.
Soriano wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Soriano controls from within his opponent's guard.
Soriano trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Soriano misses.
Soriano throws a body kick that misses.
Cartwright appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A combination from Soriano does no damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Puna Soriano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Soriano 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Puna Soriano!
Puna Soriano thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CCC 39 : Battleby vs Johansson
Date: Jun 19, 2024

#R1#
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soriano.
King thinks about countering with a body kick.
Soriano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
King takes one to the chin there.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soriano.
King misses with a hook. Soriano ducked under it nicely.
Soriano scores with a jab to the head.
Soriano lands with an overhand left.
A leg kick checked by King.
King throwing a counter right hand but Soriano manages to avoid it.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soriano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Soriano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice uppercut there from Soriano.
Soriano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck King on the side of the head. #T1#
King moves away from the strike by Soriano.
Soriano has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Soriano throws out a powerful jab.
King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Soriano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Soriano 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.
Danga de danga de dang - Soriano scores with a four punch combination!
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soriano throws a push kick but King slaps the foot to one side.
Soriano steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from King. That one must have hurt.
Soriano avoids the body shot from King.
Soriano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soriano scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
King closes the distance and clinches.
Soriano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King lands with a light punch inside.
King misses with some punches.
King lands with a light punch inside.
Soriano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Soriano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Soriano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soriano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Soriano just misses with a punch to the body.
As Soriano looks to move away, King throws a big counter combo but Soriano just gets out of the way.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from King. Soriano shrugs it off though.
Soriano moves away from the strike by King.
Soriano thinks about the counter body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Soriano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soriano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Soriano.
Soriano jabs King right on the nose. King blinks but takes it well.
King missing with a left hand there. Soriano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soriano tries to land a body kick
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Puna Soriano has been cut.
Soriano throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
Soriano moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice cross by King.
King ducks under a wild hook from Soriano.
King misses with a hook
and Soriano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
King throws a nice head kick!
King connects with a body shot that sends Soriano's belly button to the back.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
King throws a lazy right hand but Soriano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Soriano cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Soriano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by King.
Soriano is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! King had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
King ducks under a wild hook from Soriano.
Soriano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
Soriano lets loose with a powerful body kick. King will feel that in the morning.
Nice body punch from Soriano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soriano throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Soriano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
King throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Puna Soriano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Puna Soriano'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#
Soriano misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Soriano.
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Soriano cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head.
King moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
King clinches with his opponent.
Soriano stalling in the clinch.
King working aggressively here.
Soriano has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Soriano tries to land a knee to the head but King blocks with his arms.
King misses with some punches.
King working aggressively here.
Soriano misses with the head strike.
Soriano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head. #T1##BC2#
Soriano manages to break the clinch.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Soriano.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soriano.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Soriano's hands.
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soriano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Soriano moves out of range of the strikes.
Soriano looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.#T2#
Soriano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Soriano misses with a straight right.
Soriano jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soriano.
King takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Soriano misses with a looping left.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Soriano throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting King counter with a right hand.
A big left from Soriano misses.
Soriano moves away from the strike by King. #T3#
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Soriano, as that shot connected.
Soriano is on the wrong end of a nice combination from King.#CUT#That has opened up Puna Soriano's cut even more.
King takes a jab right on the kisser.
Puna Soriano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
Soriano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from King with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Soriano.
Soriano scores with a punch to the head.
King throws out a loose jab but Soriano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Soriano scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Soriano on the side of the head.
Soriano misses with a body punch
letting King counter with a right hand. #T4#
Soriano throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Soriano.
King connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice body kick from Soriano.
Soriano lands with a thumping leg kick.
King chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Soriano can pounce on him.
Soriano throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Soriano avoids the head kick by King.
Soriano takes one to the chin there.
King lands an overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Puna Soriano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Puna Soriano's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A lazy left from Soriano finds it's target.
Soriano throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Soriano throws a low kick but it's checked well by King.
Soriano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Soriano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Puna Soriano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King ducks under a wild hook from Soriano.
Soriano misses with a looping left.
King connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soriano.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
King misses with a looping left.#T1#
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Soriano with a jab.
Soriano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but King is out of range.
King on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Soriano scores with a hook to the body. King takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Teo King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut there from Soriano.
King slips a jab from Soriano.
King throws a looping overhand right but Soriano ducks down to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for King.
Soriano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soriano swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
King lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Soriano throws a quick head kick that skims the top of King's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King misses with the combination.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soriano.
King takes a kick to the side of the head.
King scores with a jab. Soriano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Soriano tries a head kick but it misses.
Soriano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soriano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Soriano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soriano moves away.
Soriano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Soriano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
King moves away from the strike by Soriano.
King staying out of range there.
Puna Soriano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
King moves forwards but Soriano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
King throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from King misses.
Soriano throws a head kick that half lands.
Soriano misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
King avoids the body shot from Soriano.
King throws a looping overhand right but Soriano ducks down to avoid it.
Soriano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Soriano throws a hook but King blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from King misses its target.
Soriano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soriano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though.
King blocks a head kick by Soriano.
King tries to clinch but Soriano moves out of range.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soriano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Puna Soriano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Soriano winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Puna Soriano!
A very excited looking Puna Soriano made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RSE 78:
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Soriano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Detweiler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Soriano defends it well.#TD2#
Soriano gets caught flat footed, as Detweiler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Detweiler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Detweiler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Detweiler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Detweiler wants to pass the guard but Soriano is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Detweiler stopping the sweep attempt from Soriano.
Detweiler wants to pass the guard but Soriano is keeping the position.
Soriano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Detweiler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Detweiler tries to pass to full mount but Soriano defends it.
Soriano tries to roll over but Detweiler keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Detweiler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Soriano tries to roll over but Detweiler keeps him under control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Soriano keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Detweiler is looking for a kimura but Soriano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Detweiler to get the leverage.
Soriano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Detweiler looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Soriano is on top in guard. #REVR#
Detweiler is trying to keep Soriano in close. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Soriano 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.
Detweiler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soriano wants to control from the top but Detweiler keeps moving.
Soriano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Detweiler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soriano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Soriano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Detweiler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Detweiler throwing strikes from guard but Soriano blocks nicely. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Detweiler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Detweiler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Soriano 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.
Detweiler works over Soriano with some ground and pound from guard.
Detweiler trying to control the position from guard on top but Soriano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Detweiler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Soriano is looking to sweep but instead, Detweiler has passed into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bart Detweiler 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#
Soriano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Detweiler tenderised Soriano's leg. Soriano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Soriano throws a head kick that misses
letting Detweiler counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Puna Soriano has been cut.
Soriano misses with a combination
and Soriano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Detweiler.
The fighters circling - Soriano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Detweiler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soriano throws a leg kick which misses Detweiler's front leg but catches the back leg as Detweiler tries to avoid it.
Detweiler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Soriano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick from Detweiler is predictable there
and Soriano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Soriano scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Bart Detweiler has been cut.
Soriano connects with a right hand. Detweiler shakes it off.
Soriano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Soriano lands with a nice body kick.
Puna Soriano is winning the standup battle so far.
Soriano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Detweiler misses with a hook
and Soriano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Detweiler scores with a nice head shot.
Detweiler fails with the takedown
and Soriano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
A right-left combo lands from Soriano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soriano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Soriano misses with a shot to the body
and Detweiler counters with a straight right hand.
Detweiler tries for a takedown but Soriano circles away easily
and Soriano counters with a nice uppercut.
Puna Soriano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bart Detweiler.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Detweiler.
Puna Soriano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Soriano misses.
Soriano thows a leg kick but Detweiler checks it
and Detweiler counters with a straight right hand.
Detweiler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Donk. Soriano catches Detweiler right on the button with a cross.
Detweiler throws an overhand right that lands on Soriano's shoulder, as Soriano tries to avoid the shot.
Soriano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Soriano tries to land a front kick but Detweiler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD2#
Detweiler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Soriano quickly recovers to half guard.
Soriano is holding on to half guard well.
Soriano is looking for a sweep. Detweiler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Detweiler trying to mount his opponent but Soriano defends it.
Soriano is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Soriano wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Soriano gets back to full guard.
Soriano wants to sweep here but Detweiler controlling him for the moment.
Detweiler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soriano is keeping the position for now.
Detweiler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Detweiler preventing the sweep.
Detweiler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Puna Soriano dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Soriano looks to land a combination but Detweiler avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Detweiler! But no joy.
Soriano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Soriano enables Detweiler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Soriano manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Soriano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Detweiler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Soriano 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.
Soriano has control of Detweiler's left arm, preventing Detweiler from doing any damage.
Soriano wants to sweep but no luck.
Bart Detweiler has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Detweiler throws a big elbow that misses.
Detweiler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soriano is keeping the position for now.
Detweiler passes into half guard.
Detweiler prevents Soriano from improving his position.
Soriano is looking to control Detweiler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soriano avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Detweiler there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Soriano is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soriano manages to get to full guard.
Detweiler trying to control but Soriano is working from the bottom.
Detweiler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Soriano working a defensive guard here.
Detweiler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Detweiler throwing strikes from guard but Soriano blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Soriano just misses with a punch to the body.
Soriano connects with a looping right hand. #TD2#
Detweiler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Detweiler showed some decent athleticism there.
Soriano controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Detweiler wants to pass the guard but Soriano is defending well.
Detweiler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soriano's head. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Soriano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Soriano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Detweiler manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Detweiler being controlled here, momentarily.
Detweiler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soriano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Detweiler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Detweiler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bart Detweiler.
I think Detweiler 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bart Detweiler!
After winning the bout, Bart Detweiler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Puna Soriano spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: RSE 71:
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1#
Stevens misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Soriano counters with a left and a right that hurts Stevens! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Soriano jumps into full mount!
Stevens is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Soriano pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC#Stevens is rocked!
Soriano landing punches.
Stevens is still in real trouble! Can Soriano finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soriano drops a big elbow. That's hurt Stevens! More shots from Soriano and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Puna Soriano!
After winning the bout, Puna Soriano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RSE 59: One Night In Hell
Date: Mar 13, 2024

#R1#
Murray fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murray throws a quick inside leg kick.
Soriano throws a body shot but no joy.
Murray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soriano was well out of range. Poor timing from Murray .
No joy there for Soriano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murray . Soriano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soriano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Soriano scores with a nice right hand.
Soriano with a nice cross.
Murray lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT#It looks like Puna Soriano has been cut.
Soriano looks to land a body kick but Murray moved away.
It appears Murray was looking to counter with a kick there.
Soriano misses the shot to the body.
Murray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Murray moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Soriano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.
Murray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheers as Soriano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murray doesn't seem phased though.
Murray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Soriano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murray looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Soriano misses with a double jab.
Soriano misses with a straight right.
Soriano has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Soriano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murray bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murray avoids the body shot from Soriano. #T2#
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
Soriano takes a swing at Murray 's ribcage but misses.
Soriano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soriano throws a right hand that misses
and Murray counters with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Murray lands an impressive looking overhand right. Soriano doesn't seem phased though.
Lee Murray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murray misses with a body shot.
Murray needs to keep his hands up - Soriano had a free shot at his head there.
Soriano misses with a head kick.
Murray looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Murray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soriano lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Soriano looks to throw the jab but Murray is out of range.
Soriano throws a sloppy head kick and Murray moves out of range easily.
Murray swings widly with a right hand
and Soriano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Soriano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murray was well out of range. Poor timing from Soriano.
Soriano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murray walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murray lands a nice looking kick to the body. Soriano takes a step back to recover.
Soriano thows a leg kick but Murray checks it
and Murray counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Soriano misses the shot to the body.
Soriano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Soriano throws a big shot that misses.
Murray appears to be looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soriano throws a poor cross that misses
and Murray counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soriano thinking.
Soriano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murray .
Soriano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Soriano, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murray lands with a good body shot.
Murray is looking to land body kicks.
Puna Soriano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soriano misses with a takedown attempt - Murray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Soriano connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Puna Soriano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Puna Soriano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Soriano connects with a solid leg kick.
Soriano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Soriano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murray slips under a jab.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Soriano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murray .
Soriano misses with a takedown attempt
and Murray counters with a straight right hand.
Soriano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soriano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murray circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray slips under a jab from Soriano.
Murray misses with a straight right.
Soriano has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Murray .#T1#
Soriano throws a jab when Murray was well out of range.
Murray thinks about countering with a body kick.
Murray scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murray misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Murray .
Murray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soriano.
Soriano misses with a left hand
and Murray counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A jab from Murray does it's job there.#CUT#That has opened up Puna Soriano's cut even more.
Soriano throws the left hand but Murray avoids the punch easily.
Murray jabs at Soriano's body.
Soriano looks to score with a jab to the body but Murray is just out of range.#T2#
Soriano throws a hook to the side of Murray 's head but Murray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puna Soriano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soriano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray half committed to a counter leg kick.
Soriano looks to throw the jab but Murray is out of range.
Murray seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Soriano takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soriano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soriano dives in and grabs Murray 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murray pushes down on Soriano's head and hops out.
An attempted straight right counter from Murray misses the target.
Soriano throws a sloppy head kick
and Murray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soriano scores with a punch to the head.
Soriano misses with an uppercut. Murray saw that one coming.#T3#
Soriano misses with a takedown
and Murray counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soriano thinking.
Lee Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Puna Soriano.
Soriano is breathing heavily.
Murray misses with a few strikes there.
Soriano throws out a counter right but Murray avoids it with no problem.
Soriano misses with a left hand
and Murray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Puna Soriano's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Murray blocks a jab.
Murray misses the shot to the body.
Soriano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soriano looks to land a left hand but Murray moved out of range nicely.
Soriano takes a swing at Murray 's ribcage but misses.
Soriano swings for the body but Murray moves out of range. #T4#
Soriano tries to bum rush Murray with a series of wild strikes but Murray uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soriano.
Murray jabs Soriano right on the nose. Soriano blinks but takes it well.
Murray connects with a nice looking jab.
Soriano defending well as Murray loads up on a big left hand.
Murray throws a leg kick but Soriano sees it coming and moves out of range.
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!
Murray tries to land a leg kick but Soriano saw it coming and moves away.
Murray lands with a right hand. #CUT#Puna Soriano's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jab by Murray .#ROC#Soriano is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Puna Soriano's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lee Murray !
Puna Soriano was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: RSE 51: Mayhem
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Soriano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hohepa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Soriano cracks Hohepa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Soriano slips under a jab.#TD2#
Hohepa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hohepa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hohepa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soriano.
Hohepa keeping moving, preventing Soriano from controlling successfully.
Hohepa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soriano pushes down on Hohepa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Soriano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Soriano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Soriano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hohepa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Soriano.
Soriano working over Hohepa with some ground and pound. Hohepa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Soriano performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hohepa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Soriano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Soriano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hohepa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hohepa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hohepa is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Soriano is trying to control. Hohepa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Soriano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Soriano trying to control the pace.
Soriano is trying to control the action in half guard but Hohepa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hohepa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Soriano.
Soriano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hohepa keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Soriano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Soriano digs a good hook to Hohepa's body.
Soriano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Hohepa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soriano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hohepa lands a jab to the head.
Hohepa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Soriano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Hohepa tries to sprawl but Soriano drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hohepa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Soriano looking to sit in guard and control but Hohepa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hohepa stopping the sweep attempt from Soriano.#T4#
Soriano keeps trying to improve his position.
Soriano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Soriano has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hohepa has passed into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soriano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hohepa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Soriano manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hohepa's best efforts.
Hohepa prevents Soriano from improving his position.
Soriano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hohepa is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Puna Soriano dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Soriano sizes up Hohepa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Soriano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soriano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hohepa tries to land a front kick but Soriano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Soriano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hohepa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohepa misses with a right hand
and Soriano counters with a nice uppercut.
Hohepa misses with the combination. #T1#
Hohepa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soriano tries to clinch but Hohepa moves away
and Hohepa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Soriano misses with a body kick.
Hohepa slips a jab and a cross from Soriano.
Soriano throws a right hand that Hohepa ducks under and follows up with a left that Hohepa also avoids with ease.
Hohepa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hohepa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soriano.
Tua Hohepa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soriano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Soriano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Soriano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hohepa counters with a straight right hand.
Hohepa throws a jab when Soriano was well out of range.#T2#
Soriano fails with the takedown.
Soriano lands a nice looking body kick.
Soriano slips a straight right by Hohepa.
Soriano has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soriano tries to clinch but Hohepa is having none of it.
Tua Hohepa is winning the standup battle so far.
Hohepa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Soriano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hohepa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Soriano catches Hohepa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hohepa throws a leg kick which misses Soriano's front leg but catches the back leg as Soriano tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Soriano drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Soriano trying to control the position from guard on top but Hohepa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Hohepa has momentary wrist control but Soriano slips an elbow through the middle.
Soriano controlling from the top position.
Soriano is looking to work some ground and pound but Hohepa has wrist control.
Hohepa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Soriano tries to free his leg and advance position but Hohepa is retaining full guard.
Soriano throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hohepa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hohepa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soriano.
Soriano works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Soriano stalling.
Soriano wants to free his trapped foot but Hohepa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Puna Soriano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Soriano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Soriano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hohepa defending well though.
Soriano wants to control but Hohepa is keeping him busy.
Soriano passes to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Puna Soriano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hohepa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soriano moves away.
Hohepa slips under a jab.
Hohepa is looking to counter punch.
A left lands for Soriano.
Hohepa walks into a jab.
Hohepa throws a lazy right hand but Soriano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hohepa throws a body punch but Soriano moves out of range.
Hohepa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soriano moves away.
A jab lands there for Hohepa.#CUT#It looks like Puna Soriano has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohepa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soriano.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Soriano! But no joy.
Soriano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Soriano misses with a wild combination. #T1##TD2#
Soriano closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Soriano lands in his opponent's guard.
Soriano wants to pass the guard but Hohepa is keeping the position.
Soriano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Soriano wants to control from the top but Hohepa keeps moving.
Soriano lands a couple of elbows.
Tua Hohepa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soriano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hohepa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Soriano wants to control from the top but Hohepa keeps moving.
Soriano passes Hohepa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Soriano connects with a nice short shot to Hohepa's temple.
Soriano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Soriano wants to pass the guard but Hohepa is defending well.
Hohepa is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Hohepa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Soriano.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soriano is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hohepa is refusing to be controlled, as Soriano sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Soriano lands a nice short elbow.
Puna Soriano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Soriano content to control rather than advance.
Soriano is continuing to stall.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hohepa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Soriano feints and as Hohepa raises his hands in defense, Soriano changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Soriano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Soriano trying to control but Hohepa is working from the bottom.
Soriano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soriano tries to free his leg and advance position but Hohepa is retaining full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Puna Soriano!
After winning the bout, Puna Soriano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RSE 41: Burial
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
A head kick misses from Soriano.
Sorenson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sorenson walks into a straight right hand from Soriano.
Sorenson misses with an uppercut.
Soriano misses the jab.
It looked like Sorenson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Soriano.
Sorenson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Soriano's sensitive parts.
Sorenson feints a jab promting Soriano to slip. Sorenson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Soriano slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Soriano.
Soriano scores with a head kick. Sorenson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Soriano swings for the body but Sorenson moves out of range.
Soriano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soriano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Sorenson.
Sorenson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sorenson staying out of range there.
A big left from Soriano misses. #T1#
Sorenson throws a body punch but Soriano moves out of range.
Sorenson catches Soriano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sorenson. Soriano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soriano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Soriano lands a really nice looking cross but Sorenson seems unphased.
Sorenson throws a leg kick but Soriano checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Soriano! But no joy.
An inside leg kick from Sorenson misses.
A jab from Soriano misses.
Sorenson slips a jab from Soriano.
Sorenson misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Sorenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Soriano misses with a body shot.
Soriano shoots for a takedown but Sorenson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sorenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soriano.
Soriano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Luka Sorenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soriano looks to land a body kick but Sorenson moved away.#T2#
Soriano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sorenson checks it well.
Soriano throws a head kick but Sorenson moves out of range.
It looked like Sorenson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Soriano.
Sorenson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sorenson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sorenson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Left hook, right uppercut from Soriano.
Sorenson throws the left hand but Soriano avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Soriano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luka Sorenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soriano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sorenson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Soriano scrambles back to his feet.
Sorenson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Soriano's head.
Sorenson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sorenson scoring well with a low kick there.
Sorenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Soriano is just out of range.
Soriano throws a poor cross that misses
and Sorenson counters with a stiff right hand.
Soriano connects with a nice looking jab.
A punch combination from Sorenson misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sorenson, as that shot connected. #T3##TD2#
Soriano closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sorenson did well to prevent Soriano getting side control.
Sorenson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Soriano stops Sorenson from getting back to his feet.
Soriano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Soriano stops Sorenson from getting back to his feet.
Soriano throwing shots but Sorenson is blocking nicely.
Sorenson wants to get back to his feet.
Soriano moves into full mount! Sorenson won't be happy about that!
Soriano lands a big shot there that rocks Sorenson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sorenson is squirming around, avoiding Soriano's attempts to control the action. #T4#
The referee warns Sorenson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soriano dominating with strikes here.
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!
Soriano with good strikes from the mount here!
You get the feeling that Sorenson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Soriano raining down shots from the mount!
Soriano punching from mount but Sorenson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Soriano lands a big elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soriano working the ground and pound effectively.
Soriano cracks Sorenson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #ROC2#Sorenson is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Puna Soriano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Soriano cracks Sorenson with a left hook right on the temple and Sorenson goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Soriano lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Sorenson is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Puna Soriano!
During a confident post fight interview, Puna Soriano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RSE 29: Nightbringer
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Eri with a nice cross.
Soriano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Eri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soriano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soriano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eri scores with a hook to the body. Soriano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Eri scores with a nice right hand.
Eri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Soriano's head backwards.
Eri looks to throw the jab but Soriano is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Eri.
Eri misses with a wild body shot.
Eri misses with a looping right.
Eri looks to score with a jab to the body but Soriano is just out of range.
Eri misses with a right hand
and Soriano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eri throws a hook but Soriano avoids it easily.
Soriano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eri throws out a loose jab but Soriano uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Soriano closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Eri did well to prevent Soriano getting side control.
Eri is staying active underneath Soriano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Soriano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eri's head. #T1#
Soriano trying to control from half guard but Eri is working away.
Soriano trying to mount his opponent but Eri defends it.
Soriano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Soriano wants to free his trapped foot but Eri is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Soriano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eri keeps working.
Soriano is pressing down on Eri's thigh, looking to free his foot. Eri is holding on for now.
Soriano keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Soriano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Soriano tries to pass to full mount but Eri defends it.
Soriano wants to control but Eri is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Soriano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Soriano misses with a head shot. Eri uses the momentum to regain guard.
Soriano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eri is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Soriano wants to control from the top but Eri keeps moving.
Soriano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soriano content to stall in guard here.
Eri keeping moving, preventing Soriano from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Eri misses with an uppercut. Soriano saw that one coming.
Soriano feints the counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Eri.
A slow jab from Soriano misses its intended target. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Eri looks to land a right hand but Soriano moved out of range.
Soriano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eri.
Soriano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Soriano throws a push kick but Eri slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eri. Soriano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soriano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eri.
Eri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Soriano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Soriano misses with a looping left.
A big right from Soriano misses.
Soriano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wild Eri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soriano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD2#
Soriano shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Eri's guard.
Soriano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Eri has Soriano pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Puna Soriano will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Eri cracks a nice hook into Soriano's ribs.
Eri misses with a looping left.
Soriano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Eri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Soriano misses.
A jab from Soriano misses.
Eri misses with a wild body shot.
Eri connects with the punch.
Soriano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Eri takes a swing at Soriano's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Soriano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eri misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eri. Soriano does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Eri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Soriano doesn't seem phased though.
Soriano works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Eri darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Eri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Soriano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Eri. Eri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Soriano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eri but Eri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Eri misses with a hook. Soriano ducked under it nicely.
Eri slips under a jab.
Soriano moves out of range of the strikes.
Eri misses with a kick to the body.
Eri scores with a punch to the head.
Eri moves into range and connects with a jab.
Eri stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Eri wants it to stay on the feet.
Eri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soriano.
Soriano throws the kick towards the body but Eri avoids it.
Eri slips a jab from Soriano.
Soriano misses with a leg kick.
Eri lands a jab to the head.
Soriano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Eri circles away.
Wild Eri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Puna Soriano.#T2#
Soriano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Eri misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soriano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Eri throws out a loose jab but Soriano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soriano throws a series of punches but Eri avoids them all with ease.
Eri connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Soriano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eri scores with the left hand. Soriano knows he should have avoided that one.
Eri misses with the combination.
Eri cracks Soriano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Eri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soriano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Soriano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Eri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soriano can do to turn this around?
Eri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soriano.
Eri lands a jab to Soriano's midsection.
Eri throws out a loose jab but Soriano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wild Eri is winning the standup battle so far.
Eri moves out of range of the strikes.
Eri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Eri misses.
Eri avoids the body shot from Soriano.
Eri scores with a body shot.
Eri with a jab.#TD2#
Soriano closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Soriano lands in his opponent's guard.
Soriano trying to control but Eri is working from the bottom.
Soriano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Soriano trying to control but Eri is working from the bottom.
Soriano looking to sit in guard and control but Eri gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eri looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Soriano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Eri has momentary wrist control but Soriano slips an elbow through the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wild Eri dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Eri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Soriano finds it's way through Eri's defenses.
Eri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soriano manages to avoid it.
Soriano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eri was well out of range. Poor timing from Soriano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soriano. Eri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soriano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eri doesn't seem bothered though.
Wild Eri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soriano misses with a looping right.
Eri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Eri lands a really nice looking cross but Soriano seems unphased.
Eri scores with a jab.
Soriano drops his hands momentarily and Eri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Eri throws a nice looking combination but Soriano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soriano throws a hook but Eri blocks it.
Eri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soriano throws out a counter right but Eri avoids it with no problem.
Eri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soriano misses with a double jab. #T1#
Eri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soriano.
Soriano lands an overhand right.
Eri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eri misses with an uppercut.
Soriano darts in looking for a takedown but Eri gets double underhooks and turns Soriano into the cage.
Soriano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eri.
Soriano swings for the body but Eri moves out of range.
Soriano misses with a wild combination.
Soriano throws a body shot but no joy.
Soriano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Eri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Eri ducks under a wild hook from Soriano.
Eri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soriano manages to avoid it.
Soriano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Eri's head backwards.
Eri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Eri lands a jab to the head.
Soriano slips a straight right by Eri.
Eri moves out of range of the leg kick from Soriano.
Soriano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Eri finds it's way round the side to connect with Soriano's head.
Soriano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eri leaves Soriano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Eri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Eri misses with a hook.
Eri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soriano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eri loads up on a big right hand but Soriano slips the punch.
Soriano lands a glancing blow to the side of Eri's head.
Eri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Eri.
Eri avoids the head kick by Soriano.
As Soriano looks to move away, Eri throws a big counter combo but Soriano just gets out of the way.#T3#
Soriano scores with a jab to the head.
Eri avoids the body shot from Soriano.
Soriano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Eri is looking for a counter combo.
Soriano takes one to the side of the head.
Soriano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eri but Eri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wild Eri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Puna Soriano.
Soriano scores with a head kick. Eri tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
No joy there for Soriano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eri connects with a single shot there.
Soriano just misses with a punch to the body.
Soriano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soriano. Eri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eri throws a hook to the side of Soriano's head but Soriano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soriano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Eri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soriano.
Eri throws a jab but it's blocked by Soriano. #T4#
Soriano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eri.
Eri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Soriano. Soriano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soriano has a takedown stuffed.
Eri swings away with a body shot that misses
and Soriano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soriano looks to land a left hand but Eri moved out of range nicely.
Soriano plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Eri fails to land with a series of punches.
Soriano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Eri throws an overhand right that lands on Soriano's shoulder, as Soriano tries to avoid the shot.
Eri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soriano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Eri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Eri misses with a lunging right hand
and Soriano counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Soriano.
Eri misses with an uppercut. Soriano saw that one coming.

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 Wild Eri.
I think Eri 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wild Eri!
In defeat, Puna Soriano stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: RSE 22: Bonegrinder
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Soriano throws a jab when Koli was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Koli misses the target.
Soriano scores with a hook.
Soriano misses with a looping left.
Soriano lunges at Koli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koli's hand.
Koli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Soriano misses with an uppercut. Koli saw that one coming.
Soriano misses with a wild body shot.
Koli misses with a body shot.
Koli scores with a body shot.
Soriano shoots in for a takedown but Koli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Koli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Soriano to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Koli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Soriano doesn't seem phased though.
Soriano tries to clinch but Koli is having none of it.
Koli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soriano.
Soriano goes for a double leg but Koli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Koli continues to drive forward.
It appears Koli was looking to counter with a kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Soriano! But no joy.
Koli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Koli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soriano was well out of range. Poor timing from Koli.
Koli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Soriano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Koli tries a low kick but Soriano avoids it.
Koli throws a leg kick but Soriano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Koli blocks a jab.
Soriano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Soriano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Soriano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koli throws a hook but Soriano blocks it.#TD2#
Soriano shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Koli napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Koli wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Koli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soriano on the ground.
Koli dodges the ground and pound from Soriano.#SUB2#
Soriano tries for a kimura but Koli is defending well. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soriano misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB2#
Soriano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Koli has escaped the position, nice work there.
Soriano works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Soriano throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB2#
Soriano has hold of Koli's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Koli seems comfortable defending it but Soriano has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Koli is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Koli is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Soriano couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Puna Soriano!
A relieved looking Puna Soriano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Atunes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Puna Soriano has been cut.
Soriano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soriano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Soriano moves in looking to clinch but Atunes pushes him off.
Soriano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Atunes connects with a leg kick.
Atunes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Atunes thinks about countering with a body kick.
Soriano throws out a loose jab but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Soriano misses its intended target. #CL#
Atunes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soriano misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soriano.
Atunes misses with a body punch.
Atunes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Atunes has Soriano pressed against the cage.
Atunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Atunes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Soriano backwards.
Atunes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Soriano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soriano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soriano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Soriano.
Atunes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Atunes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atunes stalling.
Soriano throws a punch but it's blocked by Atunes.
Soriano tries to work over Atunes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Atunes.
Atunes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Atunes blocks a body shot from Soriano.
A nice right hand lands inside from Atunes.
Atunes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Soriano lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soriano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Atunes is defending well for now.#T2#
Soriano blocks a body shot from Atunes.
Atunes tries a knee to the head but Soriano blocks it.
Atunes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Soriano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Atunes avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soriano.
Atunes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soriano has a couple of punches blocked by Atunes.
Atunes scores with a knee to the head.
Soriano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atunes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Soriano tries a body shot but Atunes blocks it.
Atunes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Soriano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
Soriano scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Cavalho Atunes has been cut.
Atunes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atunes working aggressively here.
Soriano misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Atunes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Atunes digs a right hand into Soriano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Soriano's gas tank.
Atunes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Atunes works on Soriano's body with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Atunes working Soriano over with knees to the body.
Atunes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Soriano takes a knee right on the jaw!
Atunes tries to land a knee to the head but Soriano blocks with his arms.
Soriano misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Soriano on the inside.
Atunes misses with a knee to the head.
Soriano has a couple of punches blocked by Atunes.
Soriano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soriano tries to land knees in the clinch but Atunes avoids the damage to the body.
Atunes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Atunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soriano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes tries a knee to the head but Soriano blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Soriano fails to land.
Atunes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soriano backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Atunes.
Atunes tries to stall but Soriano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Soriano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soriano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A knee to the head by Atunes.
Atunes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
With the fighters up against the cage, Soriano throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soriano.
Soriano misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cavalho Atunes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Soriano loads up on a big right hand but Atunes slips the punch.
It looked like Atunes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Soriano lands a body shot.
Soriano throws a right hand that misses
letting Atunes counter with a right hand.
Atunes lands a nice shot to the body.
Atunes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Atunes misses with a body kick.
Atunes misses with a hook to the body
and Atunes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soriano throws a sloppy head kick
and Atunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Soriano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Soriano throws a shot from downtown. Atunes moves away and avoids it.
We've been informed that Soriano has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Atunes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atunes blocks a head kick by Soriano. #CL#
Atunes closes the distance and clinches.
Atunes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Atunes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Atunes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Soriano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soriano misses with a body punch.
Soriano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atunes is trying to stall.
Atunes blocking some punches.
Atunes gets through Soriano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Atunes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Atunes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Soriano throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Atunes.
Atunes tries to stall but Soriano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Atunes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Soriano up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Soriano. #T2#
Atunes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Atunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Soriano.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atunes.
Soriano lands a hook that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
Atunes tries to land knees in the clinch but Soriano avoids the damage to the body.
Atunes blocks a body shot from Soriano.
Atunes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soriano is defending well for now.
Atunes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soriano looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Soriano missing with knees to the body.
Atunes scores with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Soriano.
Soriano throws a punch but it's blocked by Atunes.
Soriano swings wildly with an uppercut but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Atunes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Soriano backwards.
Atunes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Soriano lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Soriano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atunes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Atunes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Soriano up against the cage.
Soriano blocking some punches.
Atunes blocking some punches.
Soriano lands a right hand.
Atunes works on Soriano's body with a couple of short punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Atunes.
Soriano prevents a body shot from Atunes.
Atunes scores with a knee to the head.
Atunes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Soriano swings wildly with an uppercut but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Atunes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Soriano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Soriano landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atunes tries a knee to the head but Soriano blocks it.
Cavalho Atunes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Atunes tries to land a knee to the head but Soriano blocks with his arms.
Soriano tries to land knees in the clinch but Atunes avoids the damage to the body.
Soriano struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Soriano blocks an uppercut.
Atunes trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Atunes.
Atunes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Soriano blocks it with crossed arms.
Soriano tries a knee to the head but Atunes blocks it.
Atunes tries a knee to the head but Soriano blocks it.
Good body shot from Soriano.
Atunes can't find room to land a body shot as Soriano controls the action.
Atunes is trying to maintain a safe position but Soriano gets an underhook and turns Atunes into the cage.
Atunes lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cavalho Atunes dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Atunes avoids the head kick by Soriano.
An attempted straight right counter from Atunes misses the target.
Soriano throws a head kick but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Atunes connects with a jab.
Atunes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Soriano slips a straight right by Atunes.
Soriano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Soriano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Atunes scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soriano. Atunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soriano misses the shot to the body.
Soriano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Soriano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atunes tries to close the distance and clinch but Soriano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Atunes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Atunes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Soriano shoots for a takedown but Atunes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soriano. Atunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Soriano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Atunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soriano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Soriano lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Atunes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Atunes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Puna Soriano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Soriano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Atunes 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.
Soriano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A shot to the body from Soriano misses
and Atunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Puna Soriano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Atunes moves away from the strike by Soriano.
Atunes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Soriano throws a poor cross that misses
and Atunes counters with a right hand to the body.
Soriano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soriano sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soriano takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Soriano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soriano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've been told by Atunes's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Atunes.
Atunes lands with a cross.
Atunes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Soriano throws a head kick that misses
and Atunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Atunes avoids the body shot from Soriano.
Soriano tries to score with a low kick but Atunes moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Atunes catches Soriano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#That has opened up Puna Soriano's cut even more.
Soriano just misses with a punch to the body.
Soriano throws a jab but it's blocked by Atunes.
A head kick misses from Soriano.
Atunes moves out of range of the body kick from Soriano.
Atunes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Atunes cracks Soriano with an open hand slap.#ROC#Soriano is rocked!
Atunes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Soriano on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Atunes scores with a decent looking hook.
Soriano is still on wobbly legs! Can Atunes finish him?#CUT#The cut above Puna Soriano's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Soriano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes.
Soriano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Soriano seems to have recovered his senses.
Atunes scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Soriano circles away from the clinch attempt.
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!
Soriano fails with the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Atunes.
A head kick misses from Soriano.
Atunes throwing a counter right hand but Soriano manages to avoid it.
Atunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soriano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cavalho Atunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soriano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Soriano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Soriano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Soriano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Atunes.
Soriano misses with a body shot
and Atunes counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cavalho Atunes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Atunes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cavalho Atunes!
Puna Soriano was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: TPG 004
Date: Sep 23, 2023

185 cm
20 yrs
190 lbs

188 cm
20 yrs
210 lbs

Soriano

Van De Leide

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 4 wins and 0 losses; Puna Soriano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Silvio Van De Leide!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Donald Grub.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Van De Leide closes the distance and clinches.
Van De Leide has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Soriano after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Van De Leide is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Soriano can't fight it off and eventually Van De Leide manages to take the fight to the floor. Soriano looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soriano (0) vs (2) Van De Leide
Van De Leide is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Soriano has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Van De Leide should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Soriano has tightened it up now! Van De Leide should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Puna Soriano!
A very excited looking Puna Soriano 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.
Silvio Van De Leide spoke after the fight, saying 'War should only be in the cage. Peace on Earth.'.

Event: TPG 003
Date: Aug 28, 2023

183 cm
20 yrs
190 lbs

185 cm
20 yrs
190 lbs

Anders

Soriano

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 3 losses; Ryk Anders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Puna Soriano!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Anders closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Anders has Soriano pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soriano manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anders definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Soriano pulls guard effortlessly.
Anders forces his way into half guard.
Soriano is trying to get back to full guard.
Soriano trying to control here. #SUB#
Anders is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Soriano won't allow Anders to pass to mount.
Soriano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders is keen to just control but Soriano is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Anders is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Soriano tries to get to full guard but Anders has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Soriano actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB2#
Soriano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Anders looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Anders is trying to control the action in half guard but Soriano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anders passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Anders (3) vs (0) Soriano
Anders prevents Soriano from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anders tries to control but Soriano wriggling away. #T2#
Soriano is trying to escape the mount.
Soriano bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anders (3) vs (2) Soriano
Soriano wants to control from the top but Anders keeps moving.
Anders seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Soriano pushes down on Anders's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Anders is looking to control Soriano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anders avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Soriano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anders is looking to control Soriano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anders avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB2#
Soriano wants to work for an arm triangle but Anders is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anders trying to control from the bottom.
Soriano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Soriano not doing much here.
Anders gets full guard.
Anders manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Soriano manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anders (5) vs (2) Soriano#SUB2#
Soriano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anders defends well.
Anders 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.
Soriano wants to sweep here but Anders controlling him for the moment.
We've been informed that Soriano has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Anders is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Soriano has his foot on Anders's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anders works his way back into a safe position though.
Soriano 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.#SUB2#
Soriano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anders defends it easily.
Anders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anders trying to control but Soriano is working from the bottom.
Soriano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Soriano keeping moving, preventing Anders from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Soriano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anders passes Soriano's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T5##SUB#
Anders wants to work for an arm triangle but Soriano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Soriano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Anders is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Soriano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anders. #SUB#
Anders is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Soriano defends it well. #SUB#
Anders seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Soriano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anders pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Anders is looking for a kimura but Soriano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anders to get the leverage.
Soriano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anders wants to pass the guard but Soriano is keeping the position.
Soriano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anders is one step ahead there. #T6#
Anders stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soriano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soriano wants to sweep here but Anders controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Soriano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anders doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anders manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anders trying to control the position from guard on top but Soriano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Soriano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anders doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anders manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Soriano has his hands on Anders's head, controlling the position. #T7#
Soriano keeping moving, preventing Anders from controlling successfully.
Anders advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Anders (8) vs (2) Soriano
Soriano struggling a bit here.
Soriano tries to bench press Anders off him but Anders keeps the position.
Anders is staying tight to Soriano's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Anders wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soriano keeps working.
Soriano can't do much from the bottom here.
Anders wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soriano keeps working.
Anders is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T8#
Soriano is looking to regain half guard here but Anders keeps moving and retains side control.
Anders wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soriano keeps working.
Soriano is trying to get back to half guard.
Anders wants to control but Soriano is keeping him busy.
Soriano tries to bench press Anders off him but Anders keeps the position. #SUB#
Anders is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Soriano has escaped the position, nice work there.
Soriano is not content to let Anders control the position.
Soriano tries to improve position but can't.
Soriano wants to control but Anders postures up.#SUB#
Anders wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Soriano, who protects the arm well. #T9#
Anders trying to control the action but Soriano is working from the bottom.
Soriano is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Anders tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anders has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Soriano is letting Anders control him for a moment. #SUB#
Anders wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Soriano, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Anders looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anders working away.
Anders tries to move to mount but Soriano blocks the move with his legs.
Soriano isn't going anywhere.#T10#
Soriano tries to bench press Anders off him but Anders keeps the position.
Anders trying to control the action but Soriano is working from the bottom.
Soriano can't do much from the bottom here.
Soriano is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Anders looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Anders working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anders working away.
Soriano tries to buck Anders off but Anders is having none of it.#SUB#
Anders tries for a kimura but Soriano is defending well. #T11#
Anders wants to control but Soriano is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Soriano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anders tries to advance to mount but can't.
Anders wants to control but Soriano is keeping him busy.
Soriano struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Anders wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Soriano, who protects the arm well.
Soriano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anders wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T12#
Soriano can't do much from the bottom here.
Soriano is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Soriano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anders is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Soriano will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Soriano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soriano is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Anders off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anders (8) vs (6) Soriano
Anders trying to control but not successfully.
Anders tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Anders wants to hold on but Soriano pushes him away.
Anders is desperately trying to improve his position but Soriano has a good base and remains in mount.
Soriano content just to control the position here.
Soriano tries to control but Anders wriggling away.
Anders tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T13#
Soriano avoids the attempt from Anders to control.
Soriano controlling the pace for now.
Anders sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Anders is looking for a sweep. Soriano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Soriano wants to work for an arm triangle but Anders is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Soriano is working for a submission of some sort.
Soriano passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anders (8) vs (9) Soriano#SUB2#
Soriano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anders is trying to improve his position.
Soriano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anders keeps working. #T14##SUB2#
Soriano tries for a kimura but Anders is defending well.
Anders can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Soriano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anders struggling a bit here.
Anders is looking to reverse the position.
Anders trying to remain calm as Soriano controls from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anders is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Soriano's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Soriano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Anders trying to control here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Soriano wins on points by 9 to 8.
Puna Soriano thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Ryk Anders was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm a competitor, and I know a lot of people say that, but I'm not going to give in or be intimidated by anybody!'.

Event: TPG 002
Date: Aug 14, 2023

178 cm
19 yrs
160 lbs

185 cm
20 yrs
190 lbs

Darius

Soriano

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 1 wins and 1 losses; Benny Darius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Puna Soriano!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Darius moves in looking to clinch but Soriano pushes him off.#TD#
Darius looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Darius (2) vs (0) Soriano
Soriano is trying to keep Darius in close. #SUB2#
Soriano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Darius defends well.
Darius controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Soriano 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.
Soriano is trying to control the position but Darius postures up.
Soriano keeping moving, preventing Darius from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Soriano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darius stopping the sweep attempt from Soriano.
Darius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soriano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Darius is one step ahead there.
Soriano is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Soriano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Darius wants to control from the top but Soriano keeps moving. #SUB2#
Soriano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Darius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soriano is trying to control the position but Darius postures up.
Darius trying to control but Soriano is working from the bottom.
Darius tries to free his leg and advance position but Soriano is retaining full guard.
Soriano keeping moving, preventing Darius from controlling successfully.
Darius is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Soriano working for a triangle but Darius defends it easily. #T2##SUB2#
Soriano is looking for a triangle but Darius pushes his legs off easily.
Soriano managing to control the position.
Soriano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Darius is one step ahead there.
Soriano is controlling Darius's posture.
Darius is pushing down on Soriano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Soriano is fighting to maintain full guard but Darius has managed to sneak the leg through.
Soriano is looking to improve his position.
Darius is looking to advance position but Soriano won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Darius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Darius in particular looking to stall.#T3##SUB2#
Soriano actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soriano is looking for a sweep. Darius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Darius wants to control but Soriano is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Darius is trying to work for a kimura but Soriano is defending well.
Darius looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Soriano wants to get back to full guard.
Darius moves into full mount! Soriano won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Darius (5) vs (0) Soriano
Soriano is wriggling around trying to escape.
Soriano keeps trying to improve his position.
Darius wants to take Soriano's back here but Soriano is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Darius prevents Soriano from getting the reversal.
Darius looking to control but Soriano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Soriano is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Soriano gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Darius looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Darius is thwarting Soriano's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Darius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Darius is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Darius is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Soriano is just riding it out for now. Darius eventually gives up the hold.
Soriano trying to control here.
Soriano is looking to improve his position. #T5#
Soriano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Darius postures up.
Darius preventing the sweep.
Darius trying to control but Soriano is working from the bottom.
Soriano 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.
Darius looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Soriano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Soriano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Soriano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Darius thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Darius preventing the sweep.
Darius wants to pass the guard but Soriano is keeping the position.#T6#
Darius wants to control from the top but Soriano keeps moving. #SUB2#
Soriano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Soriano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Darius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Darius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Soriano 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.
Darius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soriano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darius pushing down on Soriano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've been informed that Soriano has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Soriano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soriano is looking to control Darius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soriano avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Darius is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soriano sees it coming and defends easily.#T7##SUB#
Darius is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Soriano is just riding it out for now. Darius eventually gives up the hold.
Soriano is trying to control but can't.
Soriano is looking to improve his position.
Darius wants to take a breather but Soriano is having none of it.
Soriano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Darius's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Darius's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Darius (5) vs (4) Soriano#SUB2#
Soriano is persistently looking for the submission but Darius is defending it well. #SUB2#
Darius is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Soriano gets his way!
Darius is in bad spot here. #SUB2#
Soriano is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Darius is defending well though. Soriano let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Soriano has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Darius has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T8##SUB2#
Darius is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Darius tries to escape but Soriano has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Soriano is persistently looking for the submission but Darius is defending it well.
Darius is in bad spot here. #SUB2#
Soriano looking to break Darius's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Darius remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Soriano will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Darius looking very determined here, making life difficult for Soriano.
Soriano has the hooks in. Darius is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Soriano is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Darius defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T9#
Darius is really stuck here.
Soriano is trying to stick to Darius's back but Darius is turning into Soriano. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Soriano's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Darius.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darius (7) vs (4) Soriano
Soriano keeping full guard, as Darius tries to pass. #SUB2#
Darius has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Soriano to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Darius is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Soriano pulls down on the head and he's put Darius to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Puna Soriano!
An out of breath and clearly excited Puna Soriano thanked Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Benny Darius had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: TPG 001
Date: Aug 07, 2023

#R1#
Soriano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Albodean manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Puna Soriano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soriano swats away the attempt to clinch by Albodean.
Albodean throws a low kick, looking for Soriano's leg but Soriano calmly moves out of range.
Soriano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Albodean.#CL#
Soriano gets tackled into the cage by Albodean. Albodean maintains the clinch.
Soriano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Albodean is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soriano is defending well for now.
Soriano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Albodean avoids it.
Soriano managing to block the knees to the body from Albodean.
Albodean on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Soriano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Albodean is defending well for now.
Nick Albodean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soriano missing with knees to the body.
Soriano tries to land knees in the clinch but Albodean avoids the damage to the body.
Soriano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Albodean is defending well for now.
Albodean trying to land knees to the body.
Soriano lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soriano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Albodean managing to block the knees to the body from Soriano.
Albodean trying to land knees to the body.
Soriano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Albodean missing with knees to the body.
Albodean on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Soriano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Albodean. #T1#
Soriano tries to land knees in the clinch but Albodean avoids the damage to the body.
Soriano missing with knees to the body.
Albodean managing to block the knees to the body from Soriano.
Soriano missing with knees to the body.
Albodean lands a nice knee to the body.
Soriano looks winded!
Soriano avoiding damage as Albodean throws knees to the body.
Albodean on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Soriano is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Soriano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Albodean is defending well for now.
Albodean tries to land knees in the clinch but Soriano avoids the damage to the body.
Albodean tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soriano avoids it.
Puna Soriano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soriano avoiding damage as Albodean throws knees to the body.
Soriano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Soriano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Albodean avoiding damage as Soriano throws knees to the body.
Soriano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Albodean tries to land knees in the clinch but Soriano avoids the damage to the body.
Soriano tries to land knees in the clinch but Albodean avoids the damage to the body.
Albodean stops a takedown attempt from Soriano.
Soriano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Albodean trying to land knees to the body.
Albodean looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Albodean tries to land knees in the clinch but Soriano avoids the damage to the body.
Albodean tries to land knees in the clinch but Soriano avoids the damage to the body.
Albodean misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Soriano.
Soriano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Albodean is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Albodean avoiding damage as Soriano throws knees to the body.
Albodean tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soriano avoids it.
Albodean tries to land knees in the clinch but Soriano avoids the damage to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soriano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Albodean is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soriano is defending well for now.
Soriano missing with knees to the body.
Soriano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Albodean avoids it.
Albodean on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Albodean is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soriano is defending well for now.
Albodean lands a knee to the body.
Soriano trying to land knees to the body.
Albodean changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Soriano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Albodean throws a low kick but Soriano avoids it.
Soriano tries to work over Albodean's front leg with a kick but Albodean checks it.
Soriano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Albodean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Soriano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

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 Nick Albodean.
I think Albodean 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Nick Albodean!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Nick Albodean!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Nick Albodean!

Nick Albodean wins by unanimous decision!
Nick Albodean gave a mention to Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Puna Soriano had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: BMF 002
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Soriano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yairguez's hands.
Yairguez misses the jab.
Yairguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yairguez throws a series of punches but Soriano moves out of range.
Yairguez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Soriano in his tracks. #CUT2#It looks like Puna Soriano has been cut.
Soriano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yairguez throws a shot from downtown. Soriano moves away and avoids it.
Yairguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yairguez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soriano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Soriano lands with a straight right. Yairguez didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Yairguez rushes Soriano and presses him up against the ropes.
Soriano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soriano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soriano misses with a punch on the inside.
Soriano looking to throw knees to the head but Yairguez is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yairguez. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yairguez.
Yairguez blocks an uppercut.
Yairguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Soriano uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yairguez.
Soriano has a couple of punches blocked by Yairguez.
Soriano blocks an elbow strike from Yairguez.
Yairguez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yairguez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Yairguez fails to land.
Soriano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yairguez blocks a body shot from Soriano.
Soriano throws a head punch that misses.
Yairguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Yairguez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Soriano's brow.
Soriano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yairguez blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Yairguez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sorianos head.
Yairguez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yairguez misses with a knee strike.
Yairguez has a couple of punches blocked by Soriano.
Soriano tries to throw a body punch but Yairguez avoids it by throwing Soriano back against the ropes.
Soriano throws an elbow that misses.
Soriano has a couple of punches blocked by Yairguez.
Yairguez pushes off an throws an elbow but Soriano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Yairguez blocks a body shot from Soriano.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soriano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Yairguez throws an elbow but misses.
Soriano misses with some punches.
Soriano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soriano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yairguez.
A short uppercut from Yairguez.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rodri Yairguez.
Well Yairguez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 9:10
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 9:10
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodri Yairguez!
A relieved looking Rodri Yairguez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Puna Soriano stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: BMF 001ðŸ¤¼
Date: Jun 10, 2023

183 cm
19 yrs
175 lbs

185 cm
19 yrs
190 lbs

Sleon

Soriano

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 1 losses; Edward Sleon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Puna Soriano!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Soriano moves into the clinch.
Sleon tries for a takedown but Soriano manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Soriano has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sleon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sleon (0) vs (4) Soriano#SUB2#
Sleon showing good submission defense here.
Sleon is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Forge ðŸ‘Š, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Sleon preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Soriano. #SUB2#
Sleon is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Soriano gets his way! #SUB2#
Sleon defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Soriano looking for the choke but no joy. #T1#
Sleon turns into Soriano and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (2) vs (4) Soriano#SUB2#
Soriano has his foot on Sleon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sleon works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Sleon has gone for a leg lock! Soriano slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sleon's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (2) vs (6) Soriano
Soriano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sleon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Sleon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Soriano defends well.
Sleon keeping moving, preventing Soriano from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Soriano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sleon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soriano has managed to get both his arms back between Sleon's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Sleon has his foot on Soriano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soriano works his way back into a safe position though.
Soriano trying to control but Sleon is working from the bottom.
Soriano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sleon is keeping the position for now.
Sleon seems keen to control Soriano's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sleon has his foot on Soriano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soriano works his way back into a safe position though.
Soriano trying to control but Sleon is working from the bottom. #T3#
Soriano preventing the sweep.
Sleon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Soriano has gone for a leg lock! Sleon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Soriano's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (4) vs (6) Soriano
Sleon wants to control from the top but Soriano keeps moving.
Sleon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soriano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soriano wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Sleon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4##SUB2#
Soriano looking for a guillotine here but Sleon defends easily.
Sleon trying to control the position from guard on top but Soriano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sleon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Soriano dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (4) vs (8) Soriano#SUB2#
Soriano is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Soriano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sleon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sleon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (6) vs (8) Soriano
Sleon trying to control the position from guard on top but Soriano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sleon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soriano's guard.
Soriano is looking to control Sleon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soriano avoid being mounted?
Soriano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sleon trying to control the position from guard on top but Soriano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Sleon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soriano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sleon wants to control from the top but Soriano keeps moving.
Sleon looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Soriano looking for a guillotine here but Sleon defends easily. #SUB#
Sleon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Soriano looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Soriano looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Soriano!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sleon (6) vs (12) Soriano
Soriano trying to control the position but Sleon is working away. #T7##SUB2#
Soriano tries for a kimura but Sleon is defending well. #SUB2#
Soriano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sleon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Soriano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Soriano tries for a kimura but Sleon is defending well. #T8#
Soriano working away.
Sleon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Soriano's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Sleon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sleon looking for submissions off his back.
Soriano is thwarting Sleon's attempts to control the position.#T9#
Soriano works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sleon (6) vs (15) Soriano#SUB2#
Soriano is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sleon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sleon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Soriano moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sleon has worked his arm free - good work by Sleon!
Sleon sneaks back into half guard.#T10#
Soriano wants to pass to mount but Sleon is defending the position.
Soriano trying to control the pace.
Sleon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sleon.
Sleon is trying to control the position but Soriano postures up. #SUB2#
Soriano is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sleon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sleon has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (8) vs (15) Soriano#SUB2#
Soriano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T11##SUB#
Sleon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Soriano looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Soriano looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Soriano!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sleon (8) vs (19) Soriano
Sleon is looking to regain half guard here but Soriano keeps moving and retains side control.
Sleon is working hard here to advance position.
Sleon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Soriano's best efforts.#SUB2#
Soriano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Soriano stalling away here and it's allowed Sleon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T12#
Soriano passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sleon (8) vs (22) Soriano
Soriano is looking to take a break and control but Sleon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sleon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Soriano is working for a submission of some sort. #T13##SUB2#
Soriano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sleon defends it well. #SUB2#
Soriano is working for a kimura here but Sleon manages to reverse the position and he's now in Soriano's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (10) vs (22) Soriano
Soriano is trying to keep Sleon in close.
Soriano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sleon's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (10) vs (24) Soriano
Sleon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Soriano puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Soriano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T14#
Soriano is keen to just control but Sleon is a slippery customer.
Sleon moves into full guard.
Soriano wants to control from the top but Sleon keeps moving.
Soriano is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sleon working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soriano trying to control but Sleon is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Soriano wins on points by 24 to 10.
A victorious Puna Soriano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Edward Sleon had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: Fight World 001
Date: Apr 30, 2023

183 cm
18 yrs
175 lbs

185 cm
18 yrs
190 lbs

Sleon

Soriano

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Edward Sleon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Puna Soriano!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Sleon closes the distance and clinches.
Sleon has Soriano pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soriano manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sleon is working for takedown but Soriano is calmly controlling the position for now.
Soriano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sleon is defending well.
Sleon tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Sleon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sleon stops a takedown attempt from Soriano.
Soriano wants a takedown.
Soriano stops a takedown attempt from Sleon.
Sleon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soriano is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Soriano wants a takedown but no success here.
Soriano goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sleon prevents it.
Soriano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sleon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soriano tries to clinch there but Sleon circles away.
Soriano shoots in for a double leg but Sleon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Soriano takes the fight into the clinch.
Sleon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soriano avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Sleon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Soriano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sleon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Soriano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Soriano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soriano can't get the takedown.
Soriano tries for a takedown but Sleon manages to get underhooks.
Sleon can't get the takedown.
Sleon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Soriano is defending well.
Sleon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sleon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sleon prevents a takedown attempt there. #T2#
Sleon wants to take the fight to the mat but Soriano manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sleon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soriano is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Soriano is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sleon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sleon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sleon has Soriano pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soriano manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Soriano is working for takedown but Sleon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Soriano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soriano gets underhooks to prevent Sleon's takedown attempt.
Soriano is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Soriano prevents a takedown attempt there. #T3#
Soriano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sleon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sleon goes for a takedown attempt but Soriano pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Sleon has Soriano up against the cage in a clinch.
Soriano has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sleon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Soriano is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sleon can't get the takedown.
Sleon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soriano avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Soriano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sleon after a bit of a struggle.
Soriano wants to take the fight to the mat but Sleon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sleon wants to take the fight to the mat but Soriano manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Soriano is looking for a takedown.#T4#
Soriano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sleon after a bit of a struggle.
Soriano wants to take the fight to the mat but Sleon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Soriano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sleon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sleon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sleon wants a takedown but no success here.
Soriano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sleon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sleon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Soriano is defending well.
Soriano gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sleon.
Sleon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sleon wants a takedown but no success here.
Soriano tries for a takedown but Sleon manages to get underhooks. #T5#
Soriano prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Soriano is trying to trip Sleon. He has hold of a leg but Sleon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Soriano persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sleon (0) vs (2) Soriano
Soriano wants to control from the top but Sleon keeps moving.
Soriano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sleon is keeping the position for now.
Soriano engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Sleon has his foot on Soriano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soriano works his way back into a safe position though.
Soriano looking to sit in guard and control but Sleon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (2) vs (2) Soriano
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sleon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soriano's guard. #T6#
Soriano is looking for a sweep. Sleon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Sleon seems to be working for a kimura but Soriano defends the submission attempt.
Soriano works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Soriano working for a triangle but Sleon defends it easily.
Sleon wants to control from the top but Soriano keeps moving. #T7#
Soriano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sleon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (2) vs (4) Soriano
Soriano looking to pass the guard.
Soriano trying to control the position from guard on top but Sleon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sleon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Soriano looking to sit in guard and control but Sleon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (4) vs (4) Soriano
Sleon stays in close to Soriano's body and controls the position.
Sleon wants to control from the top but Soriano keeps moving. #T8##SUB#
Sleon has gone for a leg lock! Soriano slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sleon's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (4) vs (6) Soriano
Soriano postures up.
Sleon wants to sweep but no luck.
Soriano looking to sit in guard and control but Sleon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (6) vs (6) Soriano
Soriano pulls Sleon in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Soriano has his foot on Sleon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sleon works his way back into a safe position though.
Sleon passes into half guard. #T9#
Soriano is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Sleon seems to be working for a kimura but Soriano defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Sleon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Soriano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sleon. #SUB#
Sleon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Soriano is just riding it out for now. Sleon eventually gives up the hold. #T10##SUB2#
Soriano looking for submissions off his back.
Soriano is trying to get back to full guard.
Sleon is keen to just control but Soriano is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Sleon seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Soriano has recovered full guard. #SUB2#
Soriano working for a triangle but Sleon defends it easily. #T11##SUB2#
Soriano working for a triangle but Sleon defends it easily.
Sleon trying to control the position from guard on top but Soriano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soriano keeping full guard, as Sleon tries to pass. #T12##SUB2#
Soriano is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Sleon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soriano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sleon has managed to get both his arms back between Soriano's legs - danger averted.
Soriano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sleon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (6) vs (8) Soriano#SUB#
Sleon is looking for a triangle but Soriano pushes his legs off easily.
Sleon keeping moving, preventing Soriano from controlling successfully.
Sleon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13##SUB#
Sleon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soriano is aware though and is defending well.
Soriano controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sleon wants to sweep here but Soriano controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Sleon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Soriano has picked Sleon up and slammed him! Sleon can't keep hold of the triangle and Soriano manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sleon (6) vs (11) Soriano
Sleon tries to buck Soriano off but Soriano is having none of it.
Sleon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Soriano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T14#
Sleon is refusing to be controlled, as Soriano sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Soriano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Soriano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soriano has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sleon (6) vs (14) Soriano

And that's the end of the fight!
Soriano wins on points by 14 to 6.
Our winner, Puna Soriano, 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.
Edward Sleon spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

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