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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 21
Date: Jan 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Jefferson takes one to the side of the head.
Jefferson throws a poor cross that misses
and Pukki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jefferson takes a swing at Pukki's ribcage but misses.
Jefferson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jefferson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pukki throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jefferson counters with a stiff right hand.
Pukki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jefferson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pukki misses with a looping left.
Jefferson misses the jab.
Jefferson avoids the body shot from Pukki.
Jefferson throws a counter combo.
We've been told by Pukki's head coaches at The Tank Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jefferson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jefferson ducks under a wild hook from Pukki.
Jefferson lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jefferson misses with a hook to the body
and Pukki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pukki misses with a hook to the body
and Jefferson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pukki throws a hook but Jefferson blocks it.
Jefferson slips a straight right by Pukki.#TD#
Pukki shoots in and gets a takedown into Jefferson's guard.#SUB#
Pukki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pukki trying to control the position from guard on top but Jefferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Jefferson wants to stand and escape but Pukki is having none of it.
Pukki advances to half guard.
Pukki wants to advance to full mount but Jefferson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jefferson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pukki is controlling him.
Pukki passes Jefferson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jefferson pushes Pukki off but Pukki dives into side control.
#T2#
Pukki wants to control but Jefferson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Pukki is trying to get an arm triangle but Jefferson is defending well. #SUB#
Pukki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jefferson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pukki has an Americana. Jefferson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Pukki is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Pukki hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Temmu Pukki! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 125
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Ewing lands with a straight right. Pukki didn't see that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Ewing.
Despite the aggression on Pukki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ewing takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab by Pukki.
Pukki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ewing.
Ewing uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pukki.
Pukki connects with a body shot that sends Ewing's belly button to the back.
Ewing takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ewing throws a body shot but no joy.
Pukki blocks a head kick by Ewing.
Pukki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pukki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ewing explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've been told by Ewing's head coaches at Fireball Zone that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pukki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ewing keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pukki ducks under a wild hook from Ewing.
A swing and a miss from Ewing.#T1#
Ewing misses with a straight right.
Ewing throws a jab but it's blocked by Pukki.
Ewing sizes up Pukki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pukki misses with a hook
letting Ewing counter with a right hand.
Pukki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ewing defends it nicely.
Pukki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ewing.
Pukki moves out of range as Ewing strikes.
Pukki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pukki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ewing.
Ewing pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pukki back to the cage. Ewing follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ewing throws a leg kick but Pukki moved away.
Oliver Ewing is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pukki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pukki looks to land a left hand but Ewing moved out of range nicely.
Pukki takes one on the button.
Pukki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#Ewing is rocked!#T2#
Pukki scores with a nice strike.
Oh Ewing is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pukki throws out a leg kick but Ewing moves out of range and Pukki only half commits. #TD2#
Pukki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pukki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pukki passes into half guard.
Ewing wants to get back to full guard.
Ewing seems to have got his legs back now.
Pukki is pressing down on Ewing's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ewing is holding on for now.
Ewing wants to control but Pukki is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Pukki is trying to work for a kimura but Ewing is defending well.
Ewing knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pukki on the ground.#SUB2#
Pukki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Pukki prevents Ewing from improving his position.
Pukki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pukki is pressing down on Ewing's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ewing is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Pukki is looking for a kimura but Ewing is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pukki to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pukki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ewing wants to control but Pukki is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pukki moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Pukki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ewing knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pukki working away.
Pukki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ewing keeps working. #SUB2#
Pukki has hold of Ewing's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Ewing tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Pukki cranks the arm and Ewing screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Ewing, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Temmu Pukki! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 112
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Pukki. Beautiful body shot.
We've been told by Pukki's head coaches at The Tank Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rivera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rivera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rivera misses with a body shot.
Pukki throws a lazy right hand but Rivera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pukki ducks under a wild hook from Rivera.
Pukki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rivera moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pukki throws a lazy right hand but Rivera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Pukki misses.
Pukki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rivera misses with a body shot.
Pukki is looking to counter punch.
Pukki takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivera misses the body punch
and Pukki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pukki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rivera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivera lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#TD#
Pukki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rivera on his heels. He'll look to pass Rivera's guard now, I'm sure.
Rivera is trying to keep Pukki in close.
#T1#
Rivera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pukki is controlling him.
Pukki forces his way into half guard.
Pukki is keen to just control but Rivera is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Pukki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rivera has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rivera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pukki works his way into side control.
Rivera tries to bench press Pukki off him but Pukki keeps the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pukki wants to control but Rivera is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Pukki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Pukki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rivera rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pukki's guard! Nice work there by Rivera!
Rivera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Rivera stands and steps away. Pukki gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pukki lands with an uppercut that bounces Rivera off the cage and back into range.#TD#
Pukki drives through with a takedown into Rivera's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pukki wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving. #T3#
Pukki content to stall in guard here.
Pukki won't allow Rivera to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pukki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rivera can't keep his opponent in guard - Pukki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pukki tries to pass to full mount but Rivera defends it. #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#
Pukki wants to work for an arm triangle but Rivera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rivera is not content to let Pukki control the position.
Well, if Pukki is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Pukki seems to be working for a kimura but Rivera defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Pukki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rivera is just riding it out for now. Pukki eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kamren Rivera will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Pukki slips a jab and a cross from Rivera.
Rivera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pukki.
Pukki blocks a head kick by Rivera.
Rivera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rivera's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pukki under the eye.
Pukki misses with a right hand
and Rivera counters with a straight right hand.
Kamren Rivera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pukki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rivera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pukki momentarily.
Pukki misses with a hook.
A cross from Pukki lands.
Pukki misses with a head kick.
Pukki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pukki swings for the body but Rivera moves out of range.
Rivera throws a hook but Pukki blocks it.
Rivera scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivera throws a sloppy head kick
and Pukki counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Pukki looking to score a takedown here. Rivera is defending well but Pukki drives through and ends up in Rivera's guard.
Rivera keeping full guard, as Pukki tries to pass. #T1#
Pukki trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pukki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rivera has his hands on Pukki's head, controlling the position.
Pukki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pukki trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pukki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivera swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses.
Pukki defending well as Rivera loads up on a big left hand.
Pukki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rivera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rivera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pukki's head backwards.
Rivera throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pukki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rivera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pukki throws out the jab.
Pukki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pukki circles away quickly and effectively.
Pukki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rivera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pukki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've been informed that Rivera has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T3#
Pukki looks to land a left hand but Rivera moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pukki. #SUB#
Pukki is trying to get an arm triangle but Rivera is defending well. #SUB#
Pukki swings around for an armbar but Rivera sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pukki's guard.
Rivera has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pukki is proving hard to escape from.
Temmu Pukki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Pukki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rivera trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pukki's guard.#T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pukki holds on and takes a little breather.
Rivera wants to stand but Pukki is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pukki pulls Rivera in close to his closed guard and prevents Rivera from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rivera trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pukki's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kamren Rivera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rivera blocks a jab.
Pukki looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivera is just out of range.
Rivera slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pukki lands a head shot.
Kamren Rivera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pukki.
A nice side step and Rivera releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rivera cracks a nice hook into Pukki's ribs.
Pukki shoots for a double leg takedown but Rivera sprawls well. He's pushed Pukki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rivera lands a glancing blow to the side of Pukki's head.
Rivera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pukki misses with a right hand
and Rivera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rivera.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pukki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rivera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pukki throws out the jab.
Pukki throws a hook but Rivera avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rivera. #TD#
Pukki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rivera to the ground. Pukki is now in Rivera's guard.
Pukki wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving. #T1#
Pukki is really struggling to control Rivera but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pukki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rivera is keeping the position for now.
Pukki trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Rivera wants to get back to his feet but Pukki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pukki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pukki is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rivera keeping moving, preventing Pukki from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A combination from Rivera does no damage.
Pukki throwing a counter right hand but Rivera manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pukki. Rivera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rivera lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pukki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pukki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivera.
Temmu Pukki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pukki missing with a left hand there. Rivera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pukki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pukki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pukki lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivera. Pukki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rivera lands an overhand right.
Pukki misses with a body shot.
A big left from Rivera misses. #T3#
Pukki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rivera at a distance.
Pukki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pukki dodges the punch combination from Rivera.
Rivera walks into a stiff left hand from Pukki.
Rivera lunges at Pukki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pukki's hand.
Kamren Rivera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danga de danga de dang - Rivera scores with a four punch combination!
Rivera throws a right and a left that Pukki avoids nicely.
Rivera misses with a hook
and Pukki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rivera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pukki is looking to counter punch.
Rivera throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pukki scores with a decent looking hook.
Pukki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rivera momentarily.
Rivera plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rivera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Good exchange - Rivera coming out on top.
Pukki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivera appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rivera slips under a jab from Pukki.
Rivera is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rivera throws out a loose jab but Pukki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pukki throws a big shot that misses.
Rivera throws a big counter head kick but Pukki avoids it with no problem.
Rivera misses with a series of wild punches.
Pukki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rivera blocks a jab.
Pukki scores with a sloppy right hand. Rivera should have avoided that one.
Pukki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pukki closes the distance and clinches up with Rivera, looking for a takedown. Pukki pushes Rivera against the cage but Rivera circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pukki throws a jab when Rivera was well out of range.
Rivera avoids the body shot from Pukki.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kamren Rivera.
I've got Rivera 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kamren Rivera!
Kamren Rivera seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 96
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Scott defending well as Pukki loads up on a big left hand.
Scott throws a fast counter high kick but Pukki manages to duck under it in time.
Scott takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pukki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pukki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pukki throws a poor cross that misses
and Scott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pukki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Scott scores with a nice right hand.
#TD#
Pukki shoots in and gets a takedown into Scott's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pukki trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pukki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Scott had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pukki defends it easily.
Pukki stays in close to Scott's body and controls the position.
Pukki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Pukki looking to sit in guard and control but Scott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pukki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there.
Scott sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pukki has his hands on Scott's head, controlling the position.
Pukki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scott on the ground.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pukki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pukki keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Pukki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Scott defends it easily.
Pukki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pukki tries to get out of the position.
Scott trying to control but Pukki is working from the bottom.
Scott scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pukki is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Pukki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Scott gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Scott wants to control from the top but Pukki keeps moving.
Scott not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pukki misses with a double jab
enabling Scott to counter with a crisp jab.
Pukki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scott changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pukki throws a jab when Scott was well out of range.
Pukki misses with an uppercut. Scott saw that one coming.
Scott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pukki tests Scott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pukki throws a jab but it's blocked by Scott.
Scott follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Scott slips a straight right by Pukki.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Scott's coach down at The House Of Pain was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Scott's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Scott lands a head kick!
Pukki lands a nice shot to the body.
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 Temmu Pukki will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Scott moves out of range of the strikes.
Scott avoids the body shot from Pukki.
Pukki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Scott momentarily.
Pukki misses with a looping left.
Pukki digs a good hook to Scott's body.
Scott misses with a left hand
and Pukki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scott misses with a head kick.
Pukki misses with an uppercut.
Scott takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Montgomery Scott has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pukki looks to land a combination. Scott sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#Scott is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pukki lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Scott out cold! Scott is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Temmu Pukki! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 75
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Pukki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Westwood.
Pukki thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Westwood counters with a quick kick to the body but Pukki blocks it.
Pukki slips under a jab.
Pukki avoids the body shot from Westwood.
Pukki thinks about the counter body kick.#TD#
Westwood shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Westwood is pushing down on Pukki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pukki is fighting to maintain full guard but Westwood has managed to sneak the leg through.
Westwood wants to free his trapped foot but Pukki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westwood seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pukki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westwood passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pukki!
Westwood unloading with bombs!#T1#
Pukki tries to hold on but Westwood pushes him away. #SUB#
Westwood with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Westwood tries to control but Pukki wriggling away.
Westwood is landing with some decent strikes but Pukki is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We've been hearing that Westwood has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pukki is looking to improve his position but Westwood isn't that keen on the idea.
Pukki wants to control but Westwood is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pukki can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Westwood is in the full mount, landing strikes. #SUB#
Westwood is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pukki can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Pukki is working to get back to half guard.
Westwood thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB#
Westwood is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pukki to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pukki shrugs it off. #T3#
Pukki holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Westwood tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Pukki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Westwood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Westwood avoids the attempt from Pukki to control.
Westwood trying to control but Pukki is having none of it.
Pukki is in a horrible position here. Westwood smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Westwood fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T4#
Westwood looking to ground and pound but Pukki is blocking nicely.
Westwood looking to control but Pukki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pukki tries to reverse the position but Westwood maintains control.
Westwood working the ground and pound effectively.
Pukki is looking to get to half guard.
Westwood in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pukki wants to hold on but Westwood pushes him away.
Westwood is landing with some decent strikes but Pukki is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Flint Westwood dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Pukki.
Westwood tried to score with a low kick but Pukki checks it.
Pukki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Westwood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pukki defends it nicely.
Westwood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pukki can do to turn this around?#TD#
Westwood drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pukki is trying to improve his position.
Westwood has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westwood tries to advance to mount but Pukki denies him.
Westwood trying to control the action but Pukki is working from the bottom. #T1#
Pukki is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Pukki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pukki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Westwood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Westwood trying to control the action but Pukki is working from the bottom.
Westwood working away.#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.
Pukki parries the strikes from Westwood easily there. Westwood is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pukki to escape.
Westwood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pukki keeps working.
Westwood landing a few strikes.
Westwood scores with a couple of short elbows.
Pukki taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pukki stops Westwood from passing to mount.
Westwood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pukki keeps working. #T3#
Pukki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pukki avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Westwood.
Pukki is trying to control Westwood's posture but Westwood avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Westwood working away.
Pukki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Westwood wants to control but Pukki is keeping him busy.
Westwood passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pukki!
Westwood wants to control the pace but Pukki is squirming around nicely.
Westwood landing strikes, looking to finish!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Westwood landing shots from mount.
Westwood landing strikes, looking to finish!
Westwood landing punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Flint Westwood dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pukki closes the distance but Westwood moves to the side
and Westwood counters with an inside leg kick.
Flint Westwood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice leg kick lands there from Westwood.
Pukki checks a low kick from Westwood.
Pukki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pukki jabs Westwood to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good work by Pukki as he checks the leg kick.
Pukki throws a sloppy head kick and Westwood moves out of range easily.
Pukki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pukki misses with a left hand
and Westwood counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pukki's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pukki throws a body shot but no joy.
Pukki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Westwood counters with a left and a right that stings Pukki.
Temmu Pukki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Westwood shoots in for a takedown but Pukki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Pukki. Those never looked like landing.
Westwood swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pukki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Westwood on the side of the head.
Pukki throws the left hand but Westwood avoids the punch easily.
Pukki misses with a jab to the body
and Westwood counters with an outside leg kick.
Pukki throws an off balance right hand
and Westwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Temmu Pukki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pukki throws a body shot but no joy.
Westwood moves out of range as Pukki strikes.
Pukki misses with a hook.
Westwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big right from Pukki misses.
Pukki throws a head kick that misses
and Westwood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pukki scores with a body shot.
Pukki throws a jab but it's blocked by Westwood.
A big right from Westwood misses. #T2#
Pukki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pukki looks to score with a jab to the body but Westwood is just out of range.
Pukki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pukki throws a sloppy body shot
and Westwood counters with a nice leg kick.
Pukki just misses with a punch to the body.
Pukki cracks a nice hook into Westwood's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Westwood. Pukki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Temmu Pukki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Westwood. Pukki shrugs it off though.
Westwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pukki.
Pukki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Pukki.
Pukki misses the jab.
Westwood swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pukki misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Westwood misses the target.
Temmu Pukki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Westwood walks into a straight right hand from Pukki.
A jab from Pukki misses.
Westwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pukki throws a poor cross that misses
and Westwood counters with a low kick, right behind Pukki 's knee.
The fighters circling - Pukki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Westwood was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Westwood wants to land a leg kick but Pukki is out of range.
Pukki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Westwood.
Pukki loads up on a big right hand but Westwood slips the punch.
Westwood swats away the attempt to clinch by Pukki.
Westwood avoids the head kick by Pukki.
Westwood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Westwood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Pukki fails to land with a series of punches.
As Pukki backs away, Westwood returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pukki throws a big shot that misses.
Pukki punishes Westwood's body with a nice straight punch.
Pukki stuns Westwood with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pukki throws a looping overhand right but Westwood ducks down to avoid it.
Westwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Westwood half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pukki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pukki tries to close the distance and clinch but Westwood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pukki throws a right hand that misses
and Westwood counters with a good low kick that Pukki was not able to check.
Pukki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Westwood.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flint Westwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westwood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Westwood closes the distance and clinches up with Pukki, looking for a takedown. Westwood pushes Pukki against the cage but Pukki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Temmu Pukki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Westwood has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flint Westwood!
A relieved looking Flint Westwood thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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