Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: UCF 81: Cabrazzi v Chai Jr
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Yksi slips a straight right by Puro.
Yksi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yksi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Puro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Puro throws out a loose jab but Yksi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yksi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yksi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Puro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yksi somewhat.
Yksi looks to score with a jab to the body but Puro is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro lands a glancing blow to the side of Yksi's head.
Yksi dodges the punch combination from Puro.
Puro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Puro looks to throw the jab but Yksi is out of range.
Yksi tries to bum rush Puro with a series of wild strikes but Puro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Puro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yksi misses with a few strikes there.
Puro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yksi moves away.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Puro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puro throws a right and a left that Yksi avoids nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yksi 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.
Yksi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Puro at a distance.
Puro misses with an uppercut.
Puro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yksi defending well as Puro loads up on a big left hand.
Puro lands with an overhand left.
Yksi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Puro misses.
Murha Puro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!#CL#
Puro takes the fight into the clinch.
Puro misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Yksi wants to stall. #BC2#
Yksi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yksi misses with a body shot.
Puro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yksi scores with a hook to the body. Puro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Puro looks to land a right hand but Yksi moved out of range.
Puro throws a shot from downtown. Yksi moves away and avoids it.
Yksi looks for a takedown but Puro sprawls well.
Yksi misses with a hook. Puro ducked under it nicely.
Puro missing with a left hand there. Yksi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yksi misses with a takedown attempt
and Puro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murha Puro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Projekti Yksi.
Yksi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Puro throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Yksi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Puro won't be happy with that.
Yksi has knee on belly momentarily but Puro bucks him off and regains half guard.
Yksi trying to advance position but Puro counters by regaining guard.
Yksi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yksi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yksi throws an elbow that misses. Puro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yksi's guard. Nice move by Puro!#REVR#
Puro won't allow Yksi to sweep him here.
Puro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Puro stopping the sweep attempt from Yksi.
Yksi trying to keep a closed guard but Puro is proving a slippery customer.
Puro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yksi looking for a sweep. Not yet Yksi, not yet.
Puro trying to control but Yksi is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murha Puro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Yksi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murha Puro is winning the standup battle so far.
Puro scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Puro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yksi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Puro throws a hook but Yksi blocks it.
Yksi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Puro rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Puro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Puro.
Puro working aggressively here.
Puro tries to work over Yksi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yksi has Puro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Puro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Puro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yksi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
Puro working aggressively here.
Yksi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puro lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Puro. #T1##BC2#
Yksi breaks from the clinch.
Puro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yksi at a distance. #CL#
Puro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yksi.
Yksi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yksi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Puro pulls his leg out and moves away.
A slow jab from Puro misses its intended target.
Puro throws an overhand right that lands on Yksi's shoulder, as Yksi tries to avoid the shot.
Puro walks into a stiff left hand from Yksi.
Yksi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puro moves away.
No joy there for Puro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Puro throws a jab when Yksi was well out of range.
And Yksi tries to counter it with a takedown but Puro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yksi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yksi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yksi cracks a nice hook into Puro's ribs.
Yksi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yksi misses with a takedown attempt - Puro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murha Puro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Projekti Yksi.#T2#
A slow jab from Puro misses its intended target.
Yksi takes a swing at Puro's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puro throws a hook but Yksi avoids it easily.
Yksi staying out of range there.
Puro connects with a single shot there.
Yksi avoids the body shot from Puro.
Yksi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Puro misses with a looping right.
Murha Puro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puro scores with a sloppy right hand. Yksi should have avoided that one.
Puro misses with an uppercut. Yksi saw that one coming.
Yksi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Puro punishes Yksi's body with a nice straight punch.
Yksi defending well as Puro loads up on a big left hand.
Puro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yksi. #T3#
Yksi circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Yksi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yksi.
Yksi is looking to work some ground and pound but Puro has wrist control.
Yksi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yksi trying to control but Puro is working from the bottom.
Puro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yksi can do to turn this around?
Puro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Puro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yksi is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yksi looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Puro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yksi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yksi throws an elbow that misses. Puro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yksi's guard. Nice move by Puro!#REVR#
Puro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puro trying to control the position from guard on top but Yksi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murha Puro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yksi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Puro manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Yksi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Puro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murha Puro dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Puro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yksi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puro throws an overhand right that lands on Yksi's shoulder, as Yksi tries to avoid the shot.
Puro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puro tries to clinch up but Yksi circles away and keeps his distance.
Puro just misses with a punch to the body.
Yksi with the counter takedown but Puro avoids it easily.
Puro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puro avoids the body shot from Yksi.
Yksi with a nice cross.
Puro throws a right hand that Yksi ducks under and follows up with a left that Yksi also avoids with ease.
Puro throws a looping overhand right but Yksi ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yksi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Puro misses its intended target. #T1#
Puro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yksi cracks Puro with an open hand slap.
Puro lands a glancing blow to the side of Yksi's head.
Yksi moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Yksi misses its intended target.
Yksi connects with the punch.
Puro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puro just misses with a punch to the body.
Yksi feints the counter takedown.
Puro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yksi moves away.
Yksi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Yksi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Puro to the mat! Puro manages to get full guard.

Puro kicks Yksi off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yksi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Puro defends it well.
Yksi scores with a body shot. #T2#
Puro throws a jab but it's blocked by Yksi.
Puro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yksi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puro.
Yksi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Puro under the eye.
Puro misses with a hook. Yksi ducked under it nicely.
Yksi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yksi swings for the body but Puro moves out of range.
Puro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yksi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puro.
Yksi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yksi takes a swing at Puro's ribcage but misses.
Puro is looking to counter the offense by Yksi and move into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Yksi.
Yksi misses with a body shot
and Puro counters with a straight right hand.
Puro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Yksi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Puro misses its intended target.
Puro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yksi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puro.
Puro avoids the body shot from Yksi.
Puro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yksi was well out of range. Poor timing from Puro.
Yksi misses with a wild body shot.
Puro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yksi.
Yksi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puro.
A punch combination from Yksi misses.
Yksi misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yksi. Puro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puro throwing a counter right hand but Yksi manages to avoid it.
Yksi moves away from the strike by Puro. #T4#
Puro looks to throw the jab but Yksi is out of range.
Puro throws out a loose jab but Yksi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yksi misses with a looping left.
Yksi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Puro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yksi swinging wildly here.
Yksi misses the shot to the body.
Puro lands a glancing blow to the side of Yksi's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puro misses with a wild body shot.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Puro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puro's corner calls for a 1-2. Puro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Puro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yksi on the side of the head.
Puro loads up on a big right hand but Yksi slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murha Puro clearly takes 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.#R4#
Puro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Puro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yksi momentarily.
Yksi misses the shot to the body.
Yksi slips a straight right by Puro.
Puro misses with a straight right.
Yksi blocks a jab.
Yksi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yksi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Puro looks to land a left hand but Yksi moved out of range nicely.
Yksi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Puro defends it well.
Yksi fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Yksi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Puro tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yksi is in Puro's guard.
Yksi passes into half guard.
Yksi controlling the action here. #T1#
Yksi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yksi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Puro wants to get back to full guard.
Yksi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yksi wants to take a breather but Puro is having none of it.
Puro is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Yksi there.
Yksi is trying to control the action in half guard but Puro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yksi stops Puro from getting back to his feet.
Yksi is trying to control the action in half guard but Puro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Puro is looking to improve his position.
Puro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yksi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yksi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Puro trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Puro throws a body punch but Yksi moves out of range.
Yksi throws a hook but Puro blocks it.
Yksi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Puro slips a straight right by Yksi.
An attempted straight right counter from Puro misses the target.
Yksi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puro.
Puro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yksi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yksi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Puro wants to clinch.
Yksi feints the counter takedown.
Puro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Puro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yksi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Yksi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Puro misses the shot to the body.
And Yksi tries to counter it with a takedown but Puro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yksi throws a body punch but Puro moves out of range.
A punch combination from Yksi misses.
Puro takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Yksi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Puro is trying to defend but Yksi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puro trying to control from the bottom.
Yksi is pressing down on Puro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Puro is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yksi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Puro defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Projekti Yksi dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Puro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yksi.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yksi digs a good hook to Puro's body.
Yksi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Puro as he jumps to the side.
Puro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yksi.
Yksi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yksi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puro. Yksi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yksi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yksi.
Yksi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slow jab from Puro misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro misses with a looping right.
Puro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yksi manages to avoid it.
Yksi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yksi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Puro moves out of range as Yksi strikes.
Yksi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Yksi there.
Yksi throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Puro.
Puro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yksi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yksi loads up on a big right hand but Puro slips the punch.
Yksi lands with a cross.
Puro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yksi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Puro looks to score with a jab to the body but Yksi is just out of range.
Yksi defending well as Puro loads up on a big left hand.
Projekti Yksi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yksi fails with the takedown.
Yksi misses with a looping left.
Puro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yksi manages to avoid it.
Yksi misses with a looping right.
Puro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Puro.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puro. Yksi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puro throws a body punch but Yksi moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yksi.
Puro misses with a straight right.
Yksi scores with a shot to the body.
Puro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yksi.
Puro wants to clinch.#T3#
Puro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Puro throws a hook but Yksi avoids it easily.
Yksi connects with a jab.
Puro misses with a body shot.
Yksi feints the counter takedown.
Yksi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Puro avoids the body shot from Yksi.
Puro loads up on a big right hand but Yksi slips the punch.
Puro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yksi at a distance.
Puro throws a nice looking combination but Yksi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Puro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T4#
Yksi misses the shot to the body.
Yksi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yksi looks to score with a jab to the body but Puro is just out of range.
Yksi looks to score with a jab to the body but Puro is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Puro misses the target.
Puro punishes Yksi's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yksi misses with a lunging right hand
and Yksi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yksi ducks under a wild hook from Puro.
Puro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yksi.
Puro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yksi throws a right hand that misses
letting Puro counter with a right hand.
Puro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Puro wants it to stay on the feet.
Murha Puro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Projekti Yksi.
Yksi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yksi takes one on the chin but seems OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murha Puro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Puro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murha Puro!
Murha Puro retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Murha Puro 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: UCF 72: Boytsov v Puro
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Boytsov slips a jab from Puro.
Boytsov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puro scores with the left hand. Boytsov knows he should have avoided that one.
Puro misses with a looping right.
Puro misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Boytsov dives in and scores a takedown into Puro's guard.#SUB#
Boytsov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Puro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Puro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Puro! #REVB#
Boytsov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boytsov is looking for a sweep.
Boytsov trying to remain calm as Puro controls from the top position.
Boytsov is looking to regain half guard here but Puro keeps moving and retains side control.
Boytsov is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Boytsov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Boytsov sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Puro moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Boytsov.
Puro is staying tight to Boytsov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boytsov struggling a bit here.
Boytsov tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boytsov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Boytsov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Puro moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Boytsov.
Puro is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Boytsov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Puro working away.
Boytsov is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Boytsov being controlled for a moment.
Boytsov is trying to get back to half guard.
Boytsov is trying to escape the position but Puro is controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boytsov sneaks back into half guard.
Boytsov is trying to control but can't. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Puro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Boytsov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puro pulls his head out easily.
Boytsov wants to get back to full guard but Puro has passed into side control.
Boytsov sneaks back into half guard.
Boytsov is looking to control Puro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boytsov avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Boytsov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puro pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boytsov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murha Puro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Boytsov ducks under a wild hook from Puro.
A little feinted left hand from Boytsov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Puro misses.
Boytsov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Puro backs up against the cage. #TD#
Boytsov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Puro napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Boytsov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Puro tries to escape but Boytsov is in control.
Boytsov slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boytsov working away.#SUB#
Boytsov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boytsov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Boytsov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Puro rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Boytsov's guard! Nice work there by Puro! #T1#
Boytsov pulls Puro in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Puro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boytsov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Puro has managed to get both his arms back between Boytsov's legs - danger averted.
Boytsov trying to control the position.
Murha Puro has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Puro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boytsov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Puro has managed to get both his arms back between Boytsov's legs - danger averted.
Boytsov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Boytsov working for a triangle but Puro defends it easily.
Puro stays in close to Boytsov's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Boytsov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Puro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Boytsov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Puro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB#
Boytsov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Puro is aware though and is defending well.
Puro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Boytsov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Puro is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Boytsov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Boytsov looking for subs off his back but Puro has passed one foot through into half guard.
Puro controlling the action here.#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.#SUB#
Boytsov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puro pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Boytsov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Puro escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Puro!
Boytsov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Puro's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boytsov trying to get back to full guard but Puro takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Boytsov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Murha Puro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Boytsov misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Puro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Puro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boytsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puro misses with a straight right.
Puro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boytsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Boytsov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boytsov shoots in but Puro avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Boytsov gets a takedown into half guard.
Puro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Puro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puro is continuing to stall.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Puro is on top in guard. #REVB#
Puro preventing the sweep.
Puro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Puro looking to pass the guard.
Puro showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Puro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boytsov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Puro has managed to get both his arms back between Boytsov's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boytsov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Boytsov looking for a guillotine here but Puro defends easily. #SUB#
Boytsov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Puro has picked Boytsov up and slammed him! Boytsov can't keep hold of the triangle and Puro manages to pass to side control!
Boytsov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Puro is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Puro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Puro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Boytsov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Puro controlling the position easily from mount.
Boytsov is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Puro avoids the attempt from Boytsov to control.
Boytsov is trying desperately to improve position.
Puro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Puro avoids the attempt from Boytsov to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boytsov is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murha Puro really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Boytsov throws a jab when Puro was well out of range.
Puro unleashes a big counter combination but Boytsov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Boytsov throws an off balance right hand
and Puro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boytsov.
Puro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Puro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boytsov walks into a straight right hand from Puro.
Puro throws a body punch but Boytsov moves out of range.
Puro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boytsov manages to avoid it.
Puro throws an overhand right that lands on Boytsov's shoulder, as Boytsov tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Boytsov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boytsov defending well as Puro loads up on a big left hand.
Boytsov is looking to counter punch.
Boytsov staying out of range there.
Boytsov misses with a straight right.
Puro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boytsov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Puro.
Puro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puro cracks Boytsov with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Boytsov misses its intended target.
Boytsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puro.
Murha Puro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Puro lands a jab to Boytsov's midsection.
Puro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puro is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Puro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Puro works the jab nicely.
Puro blocks a jab.
Puro throws a hook but Boytsov avoids it easily.
Puro throws the left hand but Boytsov avoids the punch easily.
Boytsov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puro throws out the jab.
Boytsov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Puro's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Boytsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boytsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puro misses with a straight right.
Boytsov throws an off balance right hand
and Puro counters with a straight right hand.
Puro scores with a punch to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boytsov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boytsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Puro there.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Puro misses.
Puro moves out of range of the strikes.
Boytsov scores with a hook.
Puro tests Boytsov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murha Puro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puro slips under a jab from Boytsov.
Boytsov slips under a jab.
Boytsov feinted with a counter takedown.
Puro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boytsov.
Boytsov misses with the combination.
Puro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Puro leaves Boytsov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boytsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Puro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boytsov blocks a jab.
Puro lands a nice hook to Boytsov's body. Boytsov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Puro lands a really nice looking cross but Boytsov seems unphased. #T3#
Puro jabs at Boytsov's body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Puro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Puro looks to score with a jab to the body but Boytsov is just out of range.
Puro misses with a looping right.
Puro lands with a good body shot.
Boytsov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Puro misses with an uppercut
and Boytsov counters with a nice uppercut.
Puro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boytsov looks for a takedown but Puro sprawls well.
Puro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boytsov manages to avoid it.
Boytsov is looking to counter punch.
Boytsov lands a nice hook to Puro's body. Puro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boytsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Puro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Puro scores with a jab.
Boytsov throws a lazy right hand but Puro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boytsov cracks Puro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Puro misses with an uppercut
and Boytsov counters with a series of strikes. Puro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boytsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boytsov blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Puro there.
Boytsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boytsov.
Boytsov looks to land a right hand but Puro moved out of range.
Puro wants to counter with a clinch but Boytsov pushes him away.
Boytsov shoots in for a takedown but Puro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Puro gets a clinch.
Boytsov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Puro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Puro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boytsov.
Puro swings wildly with an uppercut but Boytsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boytsov wants a takedown but no success here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murha Puro dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Boytsov has a takedown stuffed.
Puro throws a lazy right hand but Boytsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, jab by Boytsov - just one landing.
Boytsov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Puro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boytsov scores with the left hand. Puro knows he should have avoided that one.
Puro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boytsov.
Donk. Puro catches Boytsov right on the button with a cross.
Boytsov fails to land the takedown.
Boytsov misses with a takedown attempt - Puro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boytsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro missing with a left hand there. Boytsov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boytsov throwing a counter right hand but Puro manages to avoid it.
Boytsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boytsov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boytsov scores with a jab to the head.
Puro moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Puro misses.#T1#
Boytsov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Puro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Puro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boytsov.
Boytsov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boytsov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Puro defends well and Boytsov ends up having to push Puro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Puro fails to land.
Boytsov controlling the action here for a moment.
Boytsov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Puro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puro avoiding damage.
Boytsov blocking some punches. #T2#
Puro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boytsov backwards.
Boytsov tries for a takedown but Puro manages to get underhooks.
Come on Boytsov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Puro struggles to land a body shot inside as Boytsov controls his hands.
Puro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boytsov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Puro can turn it around.
Puro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puro.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boytsov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Puro prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Puro fails to land.
Puro misses with a body punch.
Puro lands a right hand. #T3#
Puro stalls.
Puro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Puro.
Puro effectively controlling the action here.
Puro lands a right hand.
Puro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Puro misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Puro. #ROC2#Boytsov is rocked!
Boytsov can't get the takedown.
Murha Puro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Puro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Boytsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Puro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dmitry Boytsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boytsov blocking some punches.
Puro creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Boytsov with a big uppercut! Boytsov tries to clinch up but Puro pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Boytsov to the mat! Boytsov covers up and Puro unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Murha Puro!
Murha Puro is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Murha Puro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: UCF 60: Buddha v Puro
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Buddha lands a lovely overhand right.
Buddha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Buddha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Buddha slips under a jab from Puro.
Buddha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puro throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Buddha tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puro avoids the body shot from Buddha.
Puro missing with a left hand there. Buddha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Buddha lunges at Puro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Puro's hand.
Puro misses with a straight right.
Buddha was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Buddha throws a big shot that misses.
Buddha is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Puro scores with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Some bone on bone action there as Puro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Puro connects with a looping right hand.
Nice cross by Buddha.
Puro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Buddha avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Puro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Puro throws a looping overhand right but Buddha ducks down to avoid it.
Buddha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cant Lose MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Puro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Puro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Buddha tries to clinch up.
Buddha slips under a jab from Puro.
Puro with a hook.#CL2#
Puro clinches.
Buddha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Buddha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Buddha lands with a right to the head.
Puro working aggressively here.
Puro blocking some punches.
Buddha swings wildly with an uppercut but Puro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puro is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Puro blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Puro fails to land. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Puro.
Buddha prevents a body shot from Puro.
Puro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buddha.
Puro misses with some punches.
Buddha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puro's elbow.
Buddha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Buddha tries a body shot but Puro blocks it.
Puro misses with a punch on the inside.
Buddha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buddha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puro misses with some punches.
Buddha tries to throw a body punch but Puro avoids it by throwing Buddha back against the cage.
Buddha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puro taking a breather.
Buddha can't find room to land a body shot as Puro controls the action.
Puro lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buddha.
Buddha tries to throw a body punch but Puro avoids it by throwing Buddha back against the cage. #T3#
Puro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Puro pushes Buddha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buddha.
Puro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buddhas head.
Buddha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puro has a couple of punches blocked by Buddha.
Buddha swings wildly with an uppercut but Puro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Buddha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Good body shot from Puro.
Buddha is breathing heavily.
Buddha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buddha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Puro.
Buddha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Buddha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Puro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Buddha seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Puro can turn it around.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buddha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puro stalling against the cage. #T4#
Puro throws a head punch that misses.
Puro stalling against the cage.
Puro blocks an uppercut.
Puro looking to stall.
A short left from Puro.
Buddha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Puro backwards.
Puro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buddhas head.
Puro digs a right hand underneath Buddha's ribcage. Buddha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Buddha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puro has a couple of punches blocked by Buddha.
A head punch on the inside from Buddha fails to land.
Buddha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buddha blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buddhas head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puro.
Buddha blocks an uppercut.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puro scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murha Puro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Puro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Buddha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puro.
Puro misses with an uppercut.
Puro misses with a straight right.
Puro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Puro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Puro misses.
Puro throws a hook but Buddha blocks it.
Buddha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puro was well out of range. Poor timing from Buddha.
A big right from Puro misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Puro.
Buddha throws a big shot that misses.
Puro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Buddha forces Puro back against the cage and clinches.
Puro tries to throw a body punch but Buddha avoids it by throwing Puro back against the cage. #T1#
Puro misses with a punch on the inside.
Buddha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puro's elbow.
A short right from Buddha.
Buddha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buddha tries to work over Puro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puro has a couple of punches blocked by Buddha.
Buddha struggles to land a body shot inside as Puro controls his hands.
Puro is looking to control Buddha's arms but Buddha gets an underhook and turns him. Now Puro has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
Buddha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Buddha tries to throw a body punch but Puro avoids it by throwing Buddha back against the cage.
Puro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buddha backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Puro.
Puro misses with a punch to the body.
Murha Puro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Puro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Puro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Buddha lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Buddha.
Buddha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Puro scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buddha.
A left hand lands to the body for Puro.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puro.
Buddha working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puro.
Buddha takes a shot to the head.
Buddha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puro blocks a body shot from Buddha.
Buddha prevents a body shot from Puro.
Puro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puro lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Puro gets through Buddha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buddha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puro swings wildly with an uppercut but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Puro swings wildly with an uppercut but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buddha tries to work over Puro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Buddha tries to work over Puro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buddha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Puro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puro tries to stall but Buddha uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Puro leaning against his opponent.
Puro misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puro.
Puro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buddha lands a body punch.
Buddha swings wildly with an uppercut but Puro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Buddha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puro's elbow.
Buddha lands a nice shot to the body.
Buddha misses with a body punch.
Puro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Buddha.
Buddha throws a punch but it's blocked by Puro.
Puro working aggressively here.
Buddha lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buddha.
Puro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buddha.
Puro is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Buddha is keeping busy.
Puro blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Buddha scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Puro.
Buddha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buddha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puro throws a head punch that misses.
Buddha tries to throw a body punch but Puro avoids it by throwing Buddha back against the cage.
Puro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Puro.
Puro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buddha misses with a punch on the inside.
Buddha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puro lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murha Puro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Puro tries to clinch up but Buddha circles away and keeps his distance.
Puro walks into a left hand.
Puro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Puro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Buddhas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Buddha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buddha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puro was well out of range. Poor timing from Buddha.
Puro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buddha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puro.
Puro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buddha was well out of range. Poor timing from Puro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro throws a jab when Buddha was well out of range.
Puro swings for the body but Buddha moves out of range.
Puro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donk. Buddha catches Puro right on the button with a cross.
Buddha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Buddha throws a body shot but no joy.
Buddha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buddha walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Puro misses with a wild body shot.
Puro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buddha.
Puro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buddha.
Puro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Buddha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puro.
Buddha is looking to clinch.
Buddha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Buddha misses the target.
Buddha throws a hook but Puro blocks it.
Puro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buddha.
Buddha ducks under a wild hook from Puro.
Puro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Puro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Buddha momentarily. #T2#
Buddha misses with a hook.
Puro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Puro tries to clinch but Buddha is having none of it.
Buddha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Puro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buddha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puro.
Puro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puro misses with a wild combination.
Buddha misses with a body shot.
Buddha bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Puro's head.
Buddha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puro.
Puro loads up on a big right hand but Buddha slips the punch.
Puro swings for the body but Buddha moves out of range.
Murha Puro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Buddha takes a swing at Puro's ribcage but misses.
Buddha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Buddha lands with an uppercut that bounces Puro off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Puro checks a low kick from Buddha.
Puro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buddha manages to avoid it.
Puro defending well as Buddha loads up on a big left hand.
Puro misses the jab.
Puro throws a looping overhand right but Buddha ducks down to avoid it.
Buddha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Puro lands a jab to the nose.
Buddha throws a leg kick but Puro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jab Buddha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Puro lands a nice looking body shot.
Buddha misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Puro counters by moving into the clinch.
Puro tries a body shot but Buddha blocks it.
Buddha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Puro struggles to land a body shot inside as Buddha controls his hands.
Puro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buddha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puro blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Buddha as Puro tries to tie him up. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
Buddha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Buddha blocks an uppercut.
Puro throws a punch but it's blocked by Buddha.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buddha.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puro.
Buddha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buddha lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buddha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Puro lands with a short shot to the head.
Puro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puro misses with some punches.
Buddha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Buddha.
Puro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buddha blocking some punches.
Buddha can't find room to land a body shot as Puro controls the action.
Buddha tries to throw a body punch but Puro avoids it by throwing Buddha back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Murha Puro.
Well Puro 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murha Puro!
An out of breath Murha Puro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: UCF 52: Puro v Greene
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Greene throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice leg kick from Greene, right into the meat of the thigh.
Puro loads up on a big right hand but Greene slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Greene misses its target.
Greene throws a series of strikes that have Puro backpedaling.
Left hook, right uppercut from Greene.
Sloppy strikes from Greene. Those never looked like landing.
Greene throws a combination that misses
and Puro counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Puro clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
Come on Greene - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Greene content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Greene.
Greene is looking to break free of the clinch but Puro has double underhooks.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Greene breaks from the clinch.
Greene looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Puro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Greene with a body shot.
Jerome Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene works over Puro's head and body with a nice combination.
A lazy left from Puro finds it's target.
Greene scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Greene.#T2#
Greene defending well as Puro loads up on a big left hand.
Greene misses with a leg kick
and Puro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greene lands a nice looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Greene misses with a wild body shot.
Greene gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Puro.
Greene tries to bum rush Puro with a series of wild strikes but Puro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Puro moves into range and clinches up with Greene.
Puro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Puro scores with a hook to the body.
Puro misses with a punch on the inside.
Puro pushes Greene back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puro misses with the head strike. #T3#
Puro misses with some punches.
Puro lands a shot to the body.
Puro pressing his opponent against the cage.
Greene wants to break the clinch but can't.
Greene blocks an uppercut.
Puro has Greene pressed against the cage.
Puro has Greene pressed against the cage, preventing Greene from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Puro misses with the head strike.
Puro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puro working aggressively here. #BC#
Greene breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Greene throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Puro.
Greene displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Greene gets tackled into the cage by Puro. Puro maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
Greene is trying to break the clinch but Puro is controlling him.
Greene is looking to break free of the clinch but Puro has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Greene.
Puro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Greene's efforts to push away.
Greene takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greene wants to break free but Puro has control.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Puro lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Greene.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Murha Puro will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Puro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greene.
It seemed like Puro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jerome Greene is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Puro checks a leg kick.
Greene throws a right hand that Puro ducks under and follows up with a left that Puro also avoids with ease.
Greene scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Greene ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Greene misses with a lunging right hand
and Greene takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greene throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puro wants to counter with a clinch but Greene pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro cracks Greene with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Puro misses the shot to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Puro in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Greene takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Greene swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Greene.
Puro dodges the punch combination from Greene.
Puro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puro manages to avoid it.
Puro with a jab.
Greene misses with a double jab
and Puro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Greene. Those never looked like landing.
Greene throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Puro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Puro has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Puro throws a hook to the side of Greene's head but Greene sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Puro misses.
Greene with a nice calf kick.
Greene swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Puro moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greene wants to get back to striking at distance but Puro won't allow it.
Puro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Greene is rocked!
Puro lands with a left to the head.
Oh Greene is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Puro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Puro. #T3#
Puro taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Puro just leaning against Greene, taking a breather.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greene seems to have got his legs back now.
Puro stalling against the cage.
Greene stalling in the clinch but Puro improves position.
Puro tries to throw a body punch but Greene avoids it by throwing Puro back against the cage.
Puro lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Greene breaks from the clinch.
Greene swings for the body but Puro moves out of range.
Puro missing with a left hand there. Greene was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Puro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Puro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Greene.
Greene throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Puro counters by moving into the clinch.
Greene prevents a body shot from Puro.
Greene blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Puro fails to land.
Puro misses with a body punch.
Puro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murha Puro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Puro lands a hook that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Greene looking to slow down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murha Puro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Greene is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puro.
Puro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Greene's head.
Puro avoids the body shot from Greene.
Greene thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Greene.
Puro misses with an uppercut
letting Greene counter with a right hand.
Greene circles away from the clinch attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Greene.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro misses with a looping right.
Greene closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No joy there for Puro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Greene on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've been told by Greene's head coaches at Point Blanc that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Greene misses with a kick to the body
and Greene takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Puro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Greene moves away from the strike by Puro.
Greene is looking to counter punch.
Puro throws a body punch but Greene moves out of range.
Puro's corner calls for a 1-2. Puro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Puro dodges the punch combination from Greene.
Puro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greene throws out the jab.
Good exchange - Greene coming out on top.#CL2#
Greene gets tackled into the cage by Puro. Puro maintains the clinch.
Greene blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Puro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greene is trying to push Puro away but Puro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Puro gets through Greene's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Puro slowing the pace effectively.
Greene takes a shot to the head.
Greene is trying to break the clinch but Puro has him pressed against the cage.
Puro has Greene pressed against the cage, preventing Greene from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Greene is trying to push Puro away but Puro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Puro misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greene is looking to break free of the clinch but Puro has double underhooks.
Greene is trying to push Puro away but Puro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Greene is trying to force a seperation but Puro has the dominant position.
Greene blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Greene is trying to break the clinch but Puro is controlling him.
Jerome Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Puro lands with a light punch inside.
Puro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Greene stalling in the clinch but Puro improves position.
Puro swings wildly with an uppercut but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greene is trying to break the clinch but Puro has him pressed against the cage.
Puro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puro scores with a shoulder strike.
Puro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puro has a couple of punches blocked by Greene. #KD2#
Puro drops Greene onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Greene is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalling in the clinch from Puro.
Puro throws a punch but it's blocked by Greene.
Puro misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Puro.
A bit of stalling here from Puro.
Puro has a couple of punches blocked by Greene.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
Puro keeps control of Greene as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Puro misses with some punches.
Greene wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Puro working aggressively here.
Puro pressing his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Puro to work.
The crowd are getting on Puro's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Come on Puro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Greene is trying to push Puro away but Puro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murha Puro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Puro 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murha Puro!

Event: UCF 41: Puro v Thorn
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1##CL#
Puro takes the fight into the clinch.
Puro tries a body shot but Thorn blocks it.
Thorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thorn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thorn prevents a body shot from Puro.
Thorn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Puro stalls.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thorn tries to work over Puro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro. #BC2#
Thorn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thorn throws a series of punches but Puro avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Thorn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Puro.
It looked like Puro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thorn.
Thorn misses with a hook to the body
and Puro counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thorn throws a hook to the side of Puro's head but Puro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thorn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thorn misses with a hook. Puro ducked under it nicely.
Puro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thorn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lance Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn throws an off balance right hand
and Puro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Lance Thorn has been cut.
Thorn misses with a left hand
and Puro counters with a left to the body.
Thorn misses with the combination.
Jab, jab by Thorn - just one landing. #T2#
Donk. Puro catches Thorn right on the button with a cross.
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!
Thorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puro moves away.
As Thorn tries to get set, Puro tries to push him back and clinch up but Thorn manages to avoid the attempt.
Puro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorn.
Thorn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thorn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thorn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thorn 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.#KD2#
Thorn drops Puro with a beautiful combination! Puro stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thorn is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Puro is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Thorn.
A little feinted left hand from Puro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oh Puro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Puro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puro sizes up Thorn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Puro seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
Puro closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Puro.
Puro throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn.
Thorn blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puro.
Puro lands an uppercut.
Puro lands with a right to the head.
Puro stalling in the clinch.
Puro misses with a punch on the inside.
Puro misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thorn.
Puro swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puro misses with some punches.
Thorn blocking some punches.
Thorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Puro.
Puro slowing the pace effectively.
A shot in the inside from Puro. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Puro.
Puro misses with a punch on the inside.
Puro has Thorn pressed against the cage, preventing Thorn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Puro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Thorn is looking to break free of the clinch but Puro has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Thorn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Puro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puro misses with some punches.
Puro has a couple of punches blocked by Thorn.
Puro throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn.
Puro leaning against his opponent. #BC2#
Thorn breaks the clinch.
Thorn looks to throw the jab but Puro is out of range.
Thorn blocks a jab.
Thorn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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 Murha Puro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lance Thorn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Puro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thorn.
Thorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Puro is just out of range.
Thorn throws a nice looking combination but Puro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Puro lands a lovely overhand right.
Thorn throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Puro counters by moving into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Puro.
Puro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Puro. #BC2#
Thorn breaks the clinch.
Puro lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorn throws a series of punches but Puro moves out of range.
Puro seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thorn misses with a double jab
and Thorn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Thorn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Puro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Thorn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lance Thorn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Puro wants to clinch.
Thorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puro. #CL#
Puro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Puro.
Thorn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Puro.
Puro misses with a punch on the inside.
Puro working aggressively here.
Puro throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Puro fails to land.
Puro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorn's elbow.
Thorn is trying to break free.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puro tries a body shot but Thorn blocks it.
Thorn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Puros head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorn.
Puro misses with a punch on the inside.
Thorn blocks an uppercut.
Thorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thorn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Puro.
Thorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thorn up against the cage.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
Puro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorn's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puro. #BC2#
Thorn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thorn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thorn throws an overhand right that lands on Puro's shoulder, as Puro tries to avoid the shot.
Thorn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Puro counters with a right hand to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Thorn. Those never looked like landing.
Puro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thorn swings widly with a right hand
enabling Puro to counter with a crisp jab.
Thorn connects with a body shot that sends Puro's belly button to the back.
Thorn misses with a combination #CL#
and Puro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Puro misses with some punches.
Puro lands a right hand.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Thorn.
Puro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thorn's efforts to push away.
Puro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thorn can do to turn this around?
Thorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puro struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorn controls his hands.
Puro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puro throws a head punch that misses.
Puro scores with a shoulder strike.
Puro swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puro gets through Thorn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murha Puro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lance Thorn'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#
Puro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thorn.
Thorn throws a lazy uppercut
and Puro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Thorn does no damage.
Thorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puro misses with a wild body shot.
Puro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Puro rushes Thorn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
Puro controlling the action here for a moment.
Puro has a couple of punches blocked by Thorn. #T1#
Puro fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Thorn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Puro misses with a body shot.
Thorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puro.
Puro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thorn swings widly with a right hand
letting Puro counter with a right hand.
Puro blocks a jab.
Thorn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Thorn has knocked Puro down with a huge combo! Thorn steps away and waves a wobbly Puro back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Murha Puro has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puro looks to land a right hand but Thorn moved out of range.
Puro connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Thorn works Puro's body with a nice hook.
Thorn misses with a series of wild punches.
Thorn throws a hook but Puro blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Puro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Puro doesn't manage to clinch there - Thorn circles away.
Thorn is looking for the big counter here.
Puro tries to clinch up.
Thorn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thorn misses with a hook
and Puro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thorn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Puro counters by moving into the clinch.
Puro misses with the head strike.
Thorn is trying to force a seperation but Puro has the dominant position.
Thorn blocks a body shot from Puro.
Thorn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Puro has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Puro swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorn misses with the head strike.
Thorn blocking some punches.
Puro controlling the action here for a moment.
Thorn slowing the pace effectively.
Puro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puro tries to throw a body punch but Thorn avoids it by throwing Puro back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
Puro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thorn blocks an uppercut.
Puro misses with a body punch. #T4#
Puro throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorn.
A shot in the inside from Puro.
Puro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thorn blocks a body shot from Puro.
Murha Puro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorn.
Puro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Puro as Thorn tries to tie him up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Puro can't find room to land a body shot as Thorn controls the action.
Thorn wants to break free but Puro has control. #BC2#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lance Thorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thorn misses with a hook
and Puro counters with a nice body shot.

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 Murha Puro.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Puro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murha Puro!

Event: UCF 31: Puro v Casbon
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Casbon looks to score with a jab to the body but Puro is just out of range.
Puro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Casbon.
Casbon misses with a straight right.
It looked like Puro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Casbon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Casbon lands with a nice combination. Puro backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro misses with a shot to the body
and Casbon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Puro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Casbon moves away from the strike by Puro.
A little jabbing left from Casbon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Puro.
Casbon feints a counter leg kick.
Puro slips a jab from Casbon.
Casbon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Casbon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Casbon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Casbon with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Puro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Puro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Casbon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Casbon up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Casbon. #T2##BC2#
Casbon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Casbon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Decent striking displayed by Puro there.
Puro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Puro.
Puro connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Casbon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Casbon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Casbon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Puro if he has to take too many more of those.
Puro misses with a looping right.
Casbon misses with the body kick#CL#
and Puro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro. #T3#
Puro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Casbon backwards.
Casbon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puro blocks a body shot from Casbon. #BC2#
Casbon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Puro misses with a left hand
and Casbon counters with a nice uppercut.
Casbon throws a chopping leg kick but Puro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Casbon misses with an uppercut. Puro saw that one coming.
Puro throws a big shot that misses.
Casbon lands with a shot to the body.
Casbon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Puro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Casbon misses with a hook
and Puro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Casbon misses with a looping right.#T4#
Casbon misses with a looping right.
It looked like Puro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Casbon misses with a combination
and Puro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Casbon misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Puro there.
Casbon dips to his left and cracks Puro with an uppercut!
Casbon throws out a leg kick but Puro moves out of range and Casbon only half commits.
Puro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Casbon finds it's way round the side to connect with Puro's head.
Puro throws a lazy right hand but Casbon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harbin Casbon will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Casbon stuns Puro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Casbon misses with a body shot.
Casbon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Casbon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Casbon throws a jab but it's blocked by Puro.
Puro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Casbon moves away.
Casbon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Puro scores with a nice strike.
Casbon throws a hook but Puro blocks it.#T1#
Puro ducks under a wild hook from Casbon.#CL#
Puro clinches up against the cage.
Casbon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Puro backwards.
Casbon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puro blocks a body shot from Casbon.
Puro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puro misses with a punch on the inside.
Casbon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Casbon.
Casbon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Casbon scores with a shot to the side of Puro's head.
Puro struggles to land a body shot inside as Casbon controls his hands.
Casbon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Casbon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Puro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Casbon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Casbon blocking some punches.
Murha Puro has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2##BC2#
Casbon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Puro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puro drops his hands momentarily and Casbon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good exchange - Casbon coming out on top.
Casbon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Casbon looks to score with a jab to the body but Puro is just out of range.
It looked like Puro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Casbon.
Casbon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Casbon throws an overhand right that lands on Puro's shoulder, as Puro tries to avoid the shot.
Casbon looks to land a left hand but Puro moved out of range nicely.
Casbon throws a right hand that Puro ducks under and follows up with a left that Puro also avoids with ease.#T3#
Puro scores with a jab.
Casbon throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Puro misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Casbon! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Puro misses the target.
Casbon walks into a straight right hand from Puro.#KD2#
Casbon lands a left and a right that send Puro crashing to the mat, dazed. Casbon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Puro is rocked!
A jab from Casbon misses.
As Casbon tries to get set, Puro tries to push him back and clinch up but Casbon manages to avoid the attempt.
Oh Puro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Casbon connects with an inside leg kick.
Puro seems to have got his legs back now.
Puro avoids the body shot from Casbon.
An attempted straight right counter from Puro misses the target.
Casbon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puro sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Casbon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puro has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Puro is looking to clinch but Casbon is avoiding it.
Casbon misses with an uppercut
and Puro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Puro misses with a wild body shot.
Casbon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Puro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Casbon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Casbon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Casbon looks to land a combination but Puro avoids it well.
Casbon lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harbin Casbon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Puro misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Casbon counters with a nice right hand that sends Puro toppling to the canvas! Puro scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Casbon finish him?!
Puro slips under a jab.
Puro throws a hook to the side of Casbon's head but Casbon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Casbon lands a big head kick that sends Puro to the canvas! Casbon follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harbin Casbon! Harbin Casbon retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: UCF 22: Hanma v Chai Jr
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Lord tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Puro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Lord misses the target.
A slow jab from Puro misses its intended target.
It looked like Lord wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lord ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puro loads up on a big right hand but Lord slips the punch.
It looked like Lord was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Puro.
Murha Puro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Puro moves into range and clinches up with Lord.
Lord lands with a left to the head.
Puro presses Lord against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lord throws a head punch that misses.
Lord swings wildly with an uppercut but Puro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Lord fails to land.
Lord blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Puro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Puro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lord.
Puro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puro misses with some punches.
Puro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Puro working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Lord misses with some punches.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lord's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lord lands with a short shot to the head.
Puro leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Lord fails to land.
Puro lands a left hand.
Lord misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lord.
Puro blocks an uppercut.
Puro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lord backwards.
Lord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lord lands with a light punch inside.
Lord swings wildly with an uppercut but Puro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lord looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Puro misses with a body punch.
Lord working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Puro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lord's elbow.
Lord lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Puro or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lord tries to throw a body punch but Puro avoids it by throwing Lord back against the cage.
Lord working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Puro blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Puro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lord's elbow.
Puro working aggressively here.
Lord lands with a right to the head.
Puro trying to stall but Lord improves his position.
Puro blocking some punches.
Puro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puro is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from Lord fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord.
Puro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puro tries a body shot but Lord blocks it.
Puro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lord struggles to land a body shot inside as Puro controls his hands.
Lord scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lord lands with a left to the head.
Puro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puro scores with a hook to the body.
Lord blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Lord blocking some punches.
Puro is stalling here.
Lord tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puro blocking some punches.
Puro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puro's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Puro has a couple of punches blocked by Lord.
Lord blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lord working aggressively here.
Lord misses with a body punch.
Puro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lord has a couple of punches blocked by Puro.
Lord blocking some punches.
Puro scores with a shoulder strike.
Puro lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Puro. #ROC2#Lord is rocked!
Lord has a couple of punches blocked by Puro.
Oh Lord is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Puro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lord scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puro creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Lord's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Lord drops to his knees and Puro pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murha Puro!

Event: UCF 13:
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Puro avoids the body shot from Singer.
Puro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singer.
Singer misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Singer closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Puro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Singer throws a body punch but Puro moves out of range.
Puro looks to land a left hand but Singer moved out of range nicely.
Singer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Singer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puro.
Singer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Singer moves into the clinch.
Singer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puro is stalling here. #BC#
Puro breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singer throws a jab but it's blocked by Puro.
Singer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puro.
Singer digs a good hook to Puro's body.
Singer misses with a hook. Puro ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Puro misses.
Singer with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Puro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Singer fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Puro misses.
Saul Singer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Puro checks it well.
Puro seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Singer lands a jab to Puro's midsection.
Puro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Singer manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Puro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Singer manages to avoid it.
Singer ducks under a wild hook from Puro.
Singer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Puro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Puro 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.
Puro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Puro misses.
A jab from Puro misses.
Nice body punch from Puro.
Singer throws a big shot that misses.
Puro looks to throw the jab but Singer is out of range.
Puro scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Saul Singer has been cut.
Puro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Singer has Puro up against the cage in a clinch.
Puro swings wildly with an uppercut but Singer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puro lands a hook that snaps the head of Singer backwards.
Puro lands a hook that snaps the head of Singer backwards.
Singer lands a right hand.
Puro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Singer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Singer.
Singer working aggressively here.
Puro lands a hook that snaps the head of Singer backwards.
Puro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Singer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Singer blocks an uppercut.
Singer avoiding damage.
Singer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puro tries to work over Singer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Puro tries a body shot but Singer blocks it.
Singer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Singer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Singer misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Singer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Singer.
Singer swings wildly with an uppercut but Puro uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Puro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Singer lands a nice looking body shot.
Puro swings for the body but Singer moves out of range.
Puro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puro throws the left hand but Singer avoids the punch easily.
Puro looks to throw the jab but Singer is out of range.
Puro missing with a left hand there. Singer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Singer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Puro misses with an uppercut. Singer saw that one coming.
Singer tries to close the distance and clinch but Puro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Puro there.#T4#
Singer ducks under a wild hook from Puro.
Puro throws a jab but it's blocked by Singer.
A countering left hand to the body from Singer misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puro swats away the attempt to clinch by Singer.
Puro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Puro throws an overhand right that lands on Singer's shoulder, as Singer tries to avoid the shot.
Puro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Singer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Singer sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Singer drives through and clinches with Puro against the cage.
Singer is struggling to control the position.
Puro tries to work over Singer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Singer misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Singer fails to land. #BC#
Puro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Puro missing with a left hand there. Singer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Puro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Puro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murha Puro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saul Singer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Puro slips a straight right by Singer.
Decent striking displayed by Puro there.
Puro misses with a looping right.
Puro misses the shot to the body.
Singer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Puro rather than just go for the knockout.
Singer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Puro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Singer back to the cage. Puro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Puro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Singer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puro throws a body punch but Singer moves out of range.
Puro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Singer finds it's way round the side to connect with Puro's head.
Puro swinging wildly here.
Puro looks to land a left hand but Singer moved out of range nicely.
Puro misses with the combination.
Singer tries a quick counter leg kick but Puro is wise to it.
Singer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Puro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Singer can do to turn this around?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Puro misses with a wild body shot.
Singer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Singer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puro.
Murha Puro is winning the standup battle so far.
Singer throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Puro throws out a loose jab but Singer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Singer blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Singer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Puro misses the jab.
Singer blocks a jab.
Puro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Singer.
Puro throws a looping overhand right but Singer ducks down to avoid it.
Singer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Puro stuns Singer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Singer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puro.
Singer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Puro loads up on a big right hand but Singer slips the punch.
Singer misses with a looping left.
Singer throws a head kick that misses.
Singer slips under a jab.
A low kick from Singer is predictable there
and Puro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Singer thinking.
Puro blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Puro throws the left hand but Singer avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Singer closes the distance and clinches.
Puro lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Singer misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puro.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Singer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Singer lands a right hand.
Singer lands an uppercut.
A short left from Puro.
Puro lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puro. #CUT#That has opened up Saul Singer's cut even more.
Singer is breathing heavily.
Puro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Puro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Puro lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Singer is rocked!
Puro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murha Puro has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Puro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Singer backwards.
Singer is still on wobbly legs! Can Puro finish him?
Puro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Puro lands a nice shot to the body.
Singer misses with a punch on the inside.
Singer seems to have recovered his senses.
Puro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Puro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Puro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Puro gets through Singer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Puro unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Singer! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Puro is unloading with more strikes now! Singer drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murha Puro!

Event: UCF 5: Smith v Taylor
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1##CL#
Puro has managed to clinch.
Kelleher working aggressively here.
Kelleher swings wildly with an uppercut but Puro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puro blocks an uppercut.
Puro tries a body shot but Kelleher blocks it.
Kelleher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelleher misses with some punches.
Kelleher tries to throw a body punch but Puro avoids it by throwing Kelleher back against the cage.
Puro lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelleher.
Puro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puro throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelleher.
A bit of stalling here from Puro.
Puro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Puro on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Puro.
Puro lands a left hand.
A bit of stalling here from Puro.
Puro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Puro slowing the pace effectively.
Kelleher struggles to land a body shot inside as Puro controls his hands.
Kelleher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Puro. #T1#
Puro throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelleher.
Stalling in the clinch from Puro.
Kelleher lands a shoulder strike.
Kelleher throws a punch but it's blocked by Puro.
Kelleher throws a punch but it's blocked by Puro.
Kelleher misses with the head strike.
Kelleher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelleher lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Puro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Puro.
Puro swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelleher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelleher throws a punch but it's blocked by Puro.
Kelleher scores with a shot to the side of Puro's head.
Puro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Puro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kelleher misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelleher.
Puro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kelleher backwards. #CUT#It looks like Padraig Kelleher has been cut.#T2#
Kelleher misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puro stalling in the clinch.
Kelleher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Puro lands a nice shot to the body.
Puro misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelleher scores with a nice hook to the head.
Puro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Puro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kelleher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Puro misses with the head strike.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelleher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kelleher has a couple of punches blocked by Puro.
Kelleher throws a punch but it's blocked by Puro.
Puro looking to slow down the pace here.
Kelleher swings wildly with an uppercut but Puro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puro misses with the head strike. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Kelleher.
Puro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Puro misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelleher has a couple of punches blocked by Puro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelleher.
Puro cracks Kelleher with a nice body shot.
Puro swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelleher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puro stalling in the clinch but Kelleher improves position.
Kelleher has a couple of punches blocked by Puro.
Kelleher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on Puro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Puro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kelleher working aggressively here.
Puro struggles to land a body shot inside as Kelleher controls his hands.
Kelleher swings wildly with an uppercut but Puro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelleher misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Puro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puro blocking some punches.
Puro misses with a punch on the inside.
Puro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelleher lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kelleher lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puro blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Kelleher scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kelleher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelleher misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelleher.
A shot in the inside from Puro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelleher.
Puro blocks an uppercut.
Kelleher has a couple of punches blocked by Puro.
Puro avoiding damage.
Puro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Puro scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murha Puro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Padraig Kelleher's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Puro throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Puro.
Puro seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kelleher misses with a hook. Puro ducked under it nicely.
Puro looks to land a left hand but Kelleher moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Kelleher misses.
Puro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kelleher counters with a stiff right hand.
Puro closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kelleher counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelleher takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Puro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puro moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Puro throws a jab when Kelleher was well out of range.
Kelleher drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Puro misses
and Puro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Puro clinches.
Puro misses with the head strike.
Kelleher throws a head punch that misses.
Puro controlling the action here for a moment.
Puro lands a left hand.
Puro lands a nice uppercut.
Puro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puro blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Puro.
Puro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kelleher misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Puro.
Kelleher misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Puro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kelleher or not.
Puro lands with a left to the head.
Puro lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Puro.
Kelleher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kelleher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kelleher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelleher has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Puro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kelleher can turn it around.
Puro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kelleher up against the cage.
Puro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murha Puro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Puro lands a left hand.
A short right from Puro on the inside.
Kelleher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puro lands a shot to the body.
Kelleher is breathing heavily.
Puro controlling the action here for a moment.
Puro lands an uppercut.#T3#
Puro lands with a short shot to the head.
Kelleher misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Puro. #ROC#Kelleher is rocked!
Kelleher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kelleher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Puro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelleher.
Puro tries to throw a body punch but Kelleher avoids it by throwing Puro back against the cage.
A short left from Puro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelleher.
Puro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kelleher or not.
Kelleher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puro struggles to land a body shot inside as Kelleher controls his hands.
Kelleher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puro taking a breather.
Puro lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Kelleher fails to land.
Kelleher wants to get back to striking at distance but Puro won't allow it.
Kelleher blocks an uppercut.
Kelleher blocks a body shot from Puro.
Puro gets through Kelleher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kelleher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puro blocks an uppercut.
Come on Puro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Puro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kelleher throws a head punch that misses.
Puro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kelleher lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Puro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kelleher misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelleher misses with a punch to the body.
Puro blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Puro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murha Puro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Padraig Kelleher's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Puro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Kelleher.
Kelleher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Puro counters with a series of strikes. Kelleher will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kelleher is still on wobbly legs! Can Puro finish him?
Murha Puro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puro throws a pinpoint strike between Kelleher's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Kelleher crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Puro scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Murha Puro!

Event: UCF 1: Gaspard v Taylor
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Puro swinging wildly here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yksi 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.
Yksi looks for a takedown but Puro sprawls well.
Puro misses with a looping left.
Puro throws a body punch but Yksi moves out of range.
Yksi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD2#
Puro gets caught flat footed, as Yksi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Yksi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Puro is trying to control Yksi's posture but Yksi avoids it.
Yksi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro is looking for a sweep.
Yksi misses with the ground and pound.
Puro is trying to control Yksi's posture but Yksi avoids it.
Puro controls the position for a moment.#T1#
Puro tries to improve position but can't.
Yksi wants to control but Puro is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Yksi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puro is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Yksi in side control, throwing shots but Puro defends.
Yksi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Yksi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Yksi 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.
Puro tries to bench press Yksi off him but Yksi keeps the position.
Puro struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Yksi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Yksi just content to control the position.
Yksi wants to control but Puro is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Puro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Puro wants to control but Yksi postures up.#T3#
Yksi wants to control but Puro is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Yksi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Puro circles away.
Yksi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puro.
Puro slips under a jab from Yksi.
Yksi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yksi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yksi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puro is looking to counter punch.
Puro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yksi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Puro misses with a hook.
Puro loads up on a big right hand but Yksi slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from Yksi.
Yksi misses with a few strikes there.
Puro misses with an uppercut.
Puro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Puro missing with a left hand there. Yksi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yksi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puro.
Yksi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yksi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murha Puro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yksi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Yksi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Puro sprawls well initially but Yksi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Puro gets back to full guard.
Yksi landing with the ground and pound.
Yksi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yksi trying to control but Puro is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Projekti Yksi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Puro avoids the body shot from Yksi. #TD2#
Yksi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Puro to the ground. Yksi is now in Puro's guard.
Yksi trying to control but Puro is working from the bottom.
Yksi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yksi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Yksi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yksi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yksi takes a little break here. Puro wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Yksi wants to control for a moment but Puro uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T1#
Yksi slows the pace down in half guard.
Yksi wants to control but Puro is keeping him busy.
Yksi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yksi lands a nice short elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Projekti Yksi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Puro wants to get back to full guard.
Puro wants to control but Yksi is keeping busy.
Yksi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yksi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Puro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yksi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Puro gets full guard.
Yksi looking to sit in guard and control but Puro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Puro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puro preventing the sweep.
Yksi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Yksi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yksi advances position into side control!
Yksi trying to control the action but Puro is working from the bottom.
Yksi is working Puro over with some ground and pound from side control.
Yksi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Yksi advances to full mount.
Puro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Puro tries to get out of the position.
Yksi avoids the attempt from Puro to control.#T4#
Yksi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Yksi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Yksi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Yksi dominating with strikes here.
Yksi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
A nice elbow there by Yksi.
Yksi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Yksi wants to control the pace but Puro is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yksi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Puro blocking the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Projekti Yksi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Yksi shoots in looking for a takedown. Puro tries to sprawl out of it but Yksi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Puro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Yksi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Puro sprawls well initially but Yksi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Puro regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Yksi.
Yksi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yksi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yksi tries to free his leg and advance position but Puro is retaining full guard.
Yksi wants to control from the top but Puro keeps moving. #T1#
Yksi is looking to work some ground and pound but Puro has wrist control.
Yksi throws an elbow that misses. Puro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yksi's guard. Nice move by Puro!#REVR#
Yksi has his hands on Puro's head, controlling the position.
Puro postures up.
Yksi has his hands on Puro's head, controlling the position.
Yksi is trying to control the position but Puro postures up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Puro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yksi is keeping the position for now.
Yksi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Yksi prevents Puro from improving his position.
Puro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Puro is staying active underneath Yksi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Murha Puro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Yksi passes into side control, despite Puro's attempt to control the position.
Puro struggling a bit here.
Puro dodges the ground and pound from Yksi.
Yksi trying to control the action but Puro is working from the bottom.
Projekti Yksi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yksi staying calm.
Yksi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puro keeps working. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yksi controlling the position from side mount.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yksi ducks under a wild hook from Puro.
Yksi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Puro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yksi misses with a takedown attempt - Puro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Projekti Yksi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yksi 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Projekti Yksi!
During a confident post fight interview, Projekti Yksi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TL Fight Night 33
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Greene swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Puro.
Greene scores with a hook to the body. Puro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Greene throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Puro counters by moving into the clinch.
Greene is looking to break free of the clinch but Puro has double underhooks.
Puro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Puro keeps control of Greene as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Greene is trying to break the clinch but Puro has him pressed against the cage.
Puro lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Greene manages to break the clinch.
Puro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Greene misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Puro misses the target.
Puro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greene throws out the jab.
Greene misses with an uppercut
and Puro counters with a nice uppercut.
Puro loads up on a big right hand but Greene slips the punch.
Greene lunges at Puro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Puro's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greene throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Greene throws a left and a right that both miss
and Puro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Puro moves out of range as Greene strikes.
Puro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Greene tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Puro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donk. Greene catches Puro right on the button with a cross.
Greene throws a lazy uppercut
and Puro counters with a stiff right hand.
Puro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Greene scores with a three punch combo!
Greene misses with a looping left.
Greene swings widly with a right hand
and Puro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Greene.
The fighters circling - Puro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Greene unleashes a big counter combination but Puro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greene sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greene swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Greene throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Greene moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Greene listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Puro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Greene counters with a right hand to the body.
Puro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greene.
Greene moves out of range of the strikes.
Greene scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Greene fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Greene looks to land a combination but Puro avoids it well.
Greene misses with a looping right.
Greene tries to land a leg kick but Puro saw it coming and moves away.
Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puro manages to avoid it.
Greene misses with a body punch #CL#
and Puro counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
Greene wants to get back to striking at distance but Puro won't allow it.
Greene tries to circle away but Puro has him pinned against the cage.
Greene working hard to break the clinch.
Greene wants to break free but Puro has control.
Puro throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Puro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Puro swings wildly with an uppercut but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greene has had enough of the clinch but Puro keeps him there for the moment.
Puro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Greene is looking to control Puro's arms but Puro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Greene has his back to the cage.
Greene takes a shot to the head.
Puro lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Puro scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Greene is rocked!
Greene is trying to push Puro away but Puro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Greene is still on wobbly legs! Can Puro finish him?
Puro misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Greene's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Greene tries to break free but Puro pushes him back against the cage.
Puro keeps control of Greene as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Greene seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from Puro on the inside.
Greene prevents a body shot from Puro.
Greene wants to get back to striking at distance but Puro won't allow it.
Puro lands a nice shot to the body.
Greene is trying to break free.
Greene wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Puro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puro pressing his opponent against the cage.
Puro stalling.
Greene tries to break free but Puro pushes him back against the cage.
Greene blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jerome Greene will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Greene scores with a jab to the head.
Greene works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Puro moves into the clinch successfully.
Puro misses with a punch on the inside.
Puro lands a body shot.
Puro pressing his opponent against the cage.
Puro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Greene tries to break the clinch but Puro is controlling the position.
Puro has a couple of punches blocked by Greene.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene tries to break free but Puro pushes him back against the cage.
Puro scores with a shoulder strike.
Puro misses with the head strike.
Puro tries to throw a body punch but Greene avoids it by throwing Puro back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Greene. #T1#
Puro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puro scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Puro.
Greene has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Greene tries to circle away but Puro has him pinned against the cage.
Puro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Greene blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Greene is trying to break the clinch but Puro has him pressed against the cage.
Puro misses with some punches.
Puro has a couple of punches blocked by Greene.
Greene tries to circle away but Puro has him pinned against the cage.
Puro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Greene tries to circle away but Puro has him pinned against the cage.
Puro has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#BC2#
Greene pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Greene is predictable there
and Puro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Greene falls off balance throwing a combination
and Puro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Greene misses with a straight left.
Greene throws a body punch but Puro moves out of range.
Puro is looking to counter punch.
Greene swings away with a body shot that misses #KD#
and Puro counters with a nice right hand that sends Greene toppling to the canvas! Greene scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Puro finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene misses with a low kick.
Greene misses with a series of wild punches.
Puro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Puro slips under a jab.
Puro avoids the body shot from Greene.
Greene misses with a body shot #CL#
and Puro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puro.
Greene wants to break free but Puro has control.
Murha Puro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Puro is working Greene over against the cage.
Puro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greene can do to turn this around?#T3#
Puro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Greene is breathing heavily.
Puro lands a shoulder strike.
Puro pushes Greene back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greene is trying to push Puro away but Puro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Puro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Puro lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Greene blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Puro.
Puro throws a big uppercut that drops Greene! More strikes from Puro and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Greene lies dazed against the cage as Puro celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murha Puro!

Event: MMAH 92
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1#
Le Mans throws a head kick that misses
enabling Puro to counter with a crisp jab.
Le Mans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Puro! But no joy.
Puro connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puro. Le Mans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puro swings for the body but Le Mans moves out of range.
Le Mans misses with an uppercut
and Puro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Le Mans has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Puro finds it's way round the side to connect with Le Mans's head.
Le Mans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Puro is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Le Mans misses with an uppercut
and Puro counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Le Mans is rocked!
Puro sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Le Mans's defenses. It connects perfectly with Le Mans's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Murha Puro!

Event: MMAH 83
Date: Oct 18, 2023

#R1#
Puro dodges the punch combination from Goodwire. #CL#
Puro gets a clinch.
Goodwire is trying to break the clinch but Puro has him pressed against the cage.
Puro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Puro pushes Goodwire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puro scores with a shot to the side of Goodwire's head.
Goodwire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goodwire is looking to break free of the clinch but Puro has double underhooks.
Puro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodwire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goodwire has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Puro.
Puro lands an uppercut.
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!
Goodwire wants to break the clinch but can't.
Puro working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Puro scores with a shot to the side of Goodwire's head.
Puro taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Goodwire has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puro.
Puro lands a hook that snaps the head of Goodwire backwards.
Goodwire looks winded!
Goodwire wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good body shot from Puro.
Puro lands an uppercut.
Puro gets through Goodwire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Puro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goodwire backwards.
Puro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goodwire backwards.
Puro digs a right hand into Goodwire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goodwire's gas tank.
Puro lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Puro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goodwires head.
Puro slows down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Puro.
Puro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goodwire backwards. #T2#
Puro lands a right hand.
Puro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goodwire backwards.
Puro leaning his opponent against the cage.
Puro lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Puro - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puro.
Puro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Puro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puro lands with a light punch inside.
Goodwire takes a shot to the head.
Puro lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Puro.
Puro lands a nice shot to the body.
Puro lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Puro.
The referee is keeping an eye on Puro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puro. #T3#
Puro pushes Goodwire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puro.
Puro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Puro as the two fighters clinch.
Puro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goodwire backwards.
Puro lands a right hand.
Puro lands with a short shot to the head.
Puro has Goodwire pressed against the cage.
Puro scores with a shoulder strike.
Goodwire letting Puro take a breather here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puro.
Puro presses Goodwire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Puro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goodwires head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puro lands a nice shot to the body.
Puro works on Goodwire's body with a couple of short punches.
Puro stalls. #T4#
Puro pushes Goodwire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puro taking a breather.
Puro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Puro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Puro lands a hook that snaps the head of Goodwire backwards.
Puro lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Puro.
Puro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goodwire backwards.
Puro works on Goodwire's body with a couple of short punches.
Puro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goodwire or not.
Puro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Puro on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Puro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Puro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Puro stalling against the cage.
Puro is working Goodwire over against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murha Puro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Goodwire on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Goodwire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puro.
Goodwire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Goodwire has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Blake Goodwire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Puro.
Puro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goodwire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goodwire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Puro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goodwire doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Puro clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Puro.
Puro lands with a left to the head.
Puro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puro slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from Puro. #ROC#Goodwire is rocked!
Puro has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Goodwire is breathing heavily.
Puro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goodwire is still on wobbly legs! Can Puro finish him?#KD#
Puro drops Goodwire onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Goodwire is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A short uppercut from Puro. #T1#
Puro leaning his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Puro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Puro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puro.
Puro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Puro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goodwire backwards.
Puro digs a right hand into Goodwire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goodwire's gas tank.
Puro scores with a nice hook to the head.#KD#
Puro drops Goodwire onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Goodwire is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puro creates a bit of distance for himself, with Goodwire pressed up against the cage and cracks Goodwire with a massive uppercut! Goodwire goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Puro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Murha Puro!

Event: MMAH 77
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Oppenheimer tries for a takedown but Puro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Puro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oppenheimer ducks under a wild hook from Puro.
Oppenheimer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oppenheimer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Puro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oppenheimer fails with a takedown attempt.
Murha Puro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Oppenheimer.
Puro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oppenheimer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Puro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oppenheimer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oppenheimer looks winded!
Puro lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Oppenheimer up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Puro from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Oppenheimer's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Murha Puro!
In defeat, Bobby Oppenheimer stepped up to the mic, saying 'AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA'.

Event: MMAHKI 71
Date: Aug 09, 2023

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Murska Puro avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murha Puro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murska Puro replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Murha Puro blocks it well.
Nice body kick there by Murska Puro.#T1#
Murha Puro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murska Puro steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Murha Puro moves out of range as Murska Puro throws a body kick.
Murska Puro avoids a kick to the body.
Murska Puro thinks about the counter body kick.
Murha Puro moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Murha Puro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Murska Puro responds with a good body kick, but Murha Puro manages to step out the way in time.
Murha Puro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Murska Puro is trying to counter with his kicks.
Murha Puro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murska Puro steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murska Puro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Murha Puro is looking to counter with a body kick.

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 Murha Puro.
Well Murha Puro 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 10:9
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 10:9
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murha Puro!

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