Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ENIGMA 259
Date: May 31, 2025

#R1#
Pukki swings for the body but Monroe moves out of range.
Monroe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pukki.
Pukki misses with a lunging right hand
and Monroe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pukki works over Monroe's head and body with a nice combination.#TD#
Pukki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Monroe to the ground. Pukki is now in Monroe's guard.
Pukki stops Monroe from standing up.
Pukki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monroe is keeping the position for now.
Pukki is working hard here to advance position.
Pukki won't allow Monroe to get back to his feet.
Monroe keeping full guard, as Pukki tries to pass.
Monroe wants to stand but Pukki is controlling the position. #T1##SUB#
Pukki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pukki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Monroe wants to stand up but Pukki is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pukki throws a poor cross that misses
and Monroe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pukki shoots in but Monroe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pukki throws a body punch but Monroe moves out of range.
Pukki lands an overhand right.
Pukki slips under a jab.
Temmu Pukki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pukki, as that shot connected.
Pukki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monroe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pukki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pukki ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pukki. Monroe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Pukki.#T2#
Pukki shoots in for a takedown but Monroe shows good takedown defense.
Pukki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Pukki.
Pukki shoots in looking for a takedown. Monroe tries to sprawl out of it but Pukki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Monroe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Temmu Pukki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pukki scores with a jab. Monroe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pukki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monroe unleashes a big counter combination but Pukki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pukki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pukki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Monroe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pukki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Pukki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pukki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pukki scores with a hook.
Nice shot by Pukki.
Nice uppercut there from Pukki.
Pukki misses with a left hand
and Monroe counters with a right hand to the body.
Pukki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Monroe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Monroe wants to land a leg kick but Pukki is out of range.
Pukki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#TD#
Pukki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Monroe to the ground. Pukki is now in Monroe's guard.
Monroe is looking to stand back up but Pukki counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Monroe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVB##SUB#
Pukki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Monroe pushes Pukki off looking to stand but Pukki dives back in and keeps control. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pukki tries to pass to full mount but Monroe defends it.
Monroe pushes Pukki off looking to stand but Pukki dives back in and keeps control.
Pukki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Monroe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Monroe felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monroe pushes Pukki off looking to stand but Pukki dives back in and keeps control.
Pukki is pressing down on Monroe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Monroe is holding on for now.
Monroe is trying to stand back up but Pukki is controlling him
Pukki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Monroe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #ES2#
Monroe kicks off Pukki and gets to his feet.
Pukki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Monroe at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Temmu Pukki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Monroe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pukki.
Pukki lands with a right hand.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pukki fails with a takedown attempt.
Monroe walks into a stiff left hand from Pukki.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pukki. Monroe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monroe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pukki throws a lazy uppercut
and Monroe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pukki throws a lazy right hand but Monroe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Monroe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Monroe cracks Pukki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pukki moves away.#T1#
Pukki with a jab.
Pukki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pukki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Monroe on the side of the head.
Pukki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Monroe jabs Pukki right on the nose. Pukki blinks but takes it well.
Pukki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monroe was well out of range. Poor timing from Pukki.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pukki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe is trying to buck Pukki off.
Pukki just content to control the position.
Pukki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monroe can do to turn this around?
Monroe wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pukki is looking to take a break and control but Monroe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Pukki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Monroe has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2##SUB#
Pukki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Monroe wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Monroe is not content to let Pukki control the position. #SUB#
Pukki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Monroe, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Monroe is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pukki has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
Pukki scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Monroe to see if he's OK.
Pukki landing a few strikes.
Monroe is trying to get back to his feet.
Pukki lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Monroe down.
Monroe is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Pukki is looking to take a break and control but Monroe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Monroe tries to escape but Pukki is in control. #T4##ES2#
Monroe throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Monroe slips under a jab from Pukki.
Monroe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Pukki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Monroe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Temmu Pukki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pukki looking to pass the guard.
Monroe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pukki trying to control the position from guard on top but Monroe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Temmu Pukki dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Pukki fails with the takedown
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut.
Pukki works Monroe's body with a nice hook.
Pukki swinging wildly here.
Monroe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pukki.
Monroe throws a good cross that connects.
Pukki stuns Monroe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pukki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Monroe's waist but Monroe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pukki off to one side.
Monroe is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pukki throws a hook but Monroe blocks it.
Pukki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Temmu Pukki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monroe throws a body punch but Pukki moves out of range.
A lazy left from Pukki finds it's target.#T1#
Monroe misses with a hook.
Pukki misses with a body shot
letting Monroe counter with a right hand.
A big left from Pukki misses.
Monroe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Pukki gets a double leg takedown into Monroe's guard.
Pukki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monroe is keeping the position for now.
Monroe wants to stand up but Pukki is controlling him. #ES2#
Monroe wriggles free and stands up.
Pukki misses with a left hand
and Monroe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pukki thinking.
Pukki misses with a body shot
and Pukki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pukki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe. #T2#
Pukki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Monroe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pukki throws the left hand but Monroe avoids the punch easily.
Pukki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pukki lands a jab.
Monroe misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pukki.
Monroe throws a good cross that connects.
Pukki lands a head shot.
Monroe swings for the body but Pukki moves out of range.
Pukki with a poor takedown
and Monroe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Isiah Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pukki misses the shot to the body.
Pukki throws an overhand right that lands on Monroe's shoulder, as Monroe tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Pukki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monroe lands a nice shot that snaps Pukki's head back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monroe. That's going to slow Pukki down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pukki is defended easily by Monroe.
Jab, jab by Monroe - just one landing.
Pukki digs a good hook to Monroe's body.
Monroe throws a hook but Pukki avoids it easily.
Monroe walks into a jab.#T4#
Monroe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pukki.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Monroe! But no joy.
Temmu Pukki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pukki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pukki manages to avoid it.
Monroe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pukki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pukki throws a series of punches but Monroe moves out of range.
Pukki throws a right hand that misses
enabling Monroe to counter with a crisp jab.
Pukki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pukki.
Isiah Monroe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pukki misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Isiah Monroe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pukki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Temmu Pukki!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 29
Date: Mar 19, 2025

#R1#
Walker lands a body shot.
Pukki slips a straight right by Walker.
Pukki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Walker slips under a jab.
Walker dodges the punch combination from Pukki.
Walker throwing a counter right hand but Pukki manages to avoid it.
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
Pukki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Walker looks to throw the jab but Pukki is out of range.
Pukki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Walker is fending him off so far but Pukki persists. Nope, Walker circles away and we're back to standing.
Walker stalks Pukki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pukki's face. Pukki staggers backwards, shaken.
Pukki throws a body punch but Walker moves out of range.
It looked like Walker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pukki.
A shot to the liver by Pukki. Beautiful body shot.
Pukki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pukki backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Walker as he connects with a hook.
Pukki throws a hook to the side of Walker's head but Walker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Walker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pukki.
Walker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Walker jabs Pukki right on the nose. Pukki blinks but takes it well.
Walker throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Pukki digs a good body shot into Walker's ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Walker. Those never looked like landing.
Walker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pukki throws a jab but it's blocked by Walker.
Walker walks into a stiff left hand from Pukki.
Temmu Pukki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker missing with a left hand there. Pukki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pukki moves out of range as Walker strikes.
Pukki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pukki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pukki misses with a kick to the body.
Pukki looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range.
Hillbilly Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pukki fails with a takedown attempt.
Walker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pukki misses with a body punch
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker slips under a jab.
Walker fails to land with a series of punches.
Walker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pukki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Walker throws a right hand that Pukki ducks under and follows up with a left that Pukki also avoids with ease.
Walker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pukki throws a shot from downtown. Walker moves away and avoids it.
Walker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pukki.
Pukki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pukki looks for a takedown but Walker sprawls well.
Hillbilly Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Temmu Pukki.
Pukki throws out a loose jab but Walker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pukki misses with a double jab. #T3#
Pukki misses with a hook.
Pukki drops his hands momentarily and Walker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Walker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pukki.
Walker slips a straight right by Pukki.
Walker moves away from the strike by Pukki.
Walker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Walker throws a right hand that Pukki ducks under and follows up with a left that Pukki also avoids with ease.
Pukki throws a lazy right hand but Walker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good shot there by Pukki.
Nice defenses there by Pukki.
Pukki scores with the left hand. Walker knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Pukki gets the takedown into side control.

Walker explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pukki shoots and misses
and Walker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Walker moves out of range of the strikes.
Pukki looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range.#T4#
Pukki shoots in for a double leg but Walker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Walker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pukki back to the cage. Walker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pukki throws a hook but Walker avoids it easily.
Walker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Walker.
Walker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pukki backs up against the cage.
Pukki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Walker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Walker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Donk. Pukki catches Walker right on the button with a cross.
Walker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pukki thuds his right hand into Walker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pukki throws a hook but Walker blocks it.
Pukki throws a hook to the side of Walker's head but Walker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Walker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Walker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pukki finds it's way round the side to connect with Walker's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hillbilly Walker dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Jab by Walker.
Walker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Walker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pukki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walker.
Walker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Walker.
Hillbilly Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pukki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hillbilly Walker is winning the standup battle so far.
Pukki misses with a straight left.
Walker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pukki can do to turn this around?
Walker slips a jab and a cross from Pukki.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Pukki.
Pukki throws a sloppy body shot
and Walker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pukki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walker was well out of range. Poor timing from Pukki.
Walker is looking to counter punch.
Pukki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pukki cracks Walker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pukki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walker lands with a good body shot.
A jab lands there for Walker.
Pukki throws a jab when Walker was well out of range.#T1#
Pukki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Walker is looking for a counter combo.
Walker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pukki eats them both and turns towards Walker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pukki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walker.
Walker throws a series of punches but Pukki avoids them all with ease.
Pukki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pukki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Walker counters with a left and a right that stings Pukki.
Walker lands with a cross.
The fighters circling - Walker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pukki lands a nice hook to Walker's body. Walker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Pukki works Walker's body with a nice hook.
Pukki throws a low kick, looking for Walker's leg but Walker calmly moves out of range.
Pukki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walker.
Walker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Walker. #T2#
Pukki misses with the combination.
Walker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pukki connects with the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Walker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pukki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Walker is out of range.
Walker scores with a nice head shot.
Walker works over Pukki's head and body with a nice combination.
Pukki punishes Walker's body with a nice straight punch.
Pukki throws a front kick aimed at Walker's knee but Walker avoids it well.
Pukki throws a jab when Walker was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Walker misses the target.
Walker lands with an overhand left.
Walker is working the combinations to good effect here.
Walker missing with a left hand there. Pukki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Pukki.
Walker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Walker throws the left hand but Pukki avoids the punch easily.
Walker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pukki looks to land a right hand but Walker moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walker. Pukki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pukki misses with a body shot.
Walker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pukki.
A low kick from Pukki is predictable there
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
Pukki misses with a double jab.
Pukki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Walker throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice side step and Pukki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Walker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pukki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Walker misses with the combination. #T4#
Pukki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Walker. Walker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right-left combo lands from Walker.
Walker slips a jab from Pukki.
Walker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Pukki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pukki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Walker is able to avoid easily.
Walker slips under a jab.
Pukki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the liver by Pukki. Beautiful body shot.
Pukki misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pukki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pukki's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pukki duly obliges.
Walker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pukki misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hillbilly Walker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Pukki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walker was well out of range. Poor timing from Pukki.
Pukki throws a leg kick but Walker moved away.
Walker catches Pukki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pukki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pukki lands with a right hand.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Pukki.
No joy there for Walker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pukki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheers as Walker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pukki doesn't seem phased though.
Pukki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pukki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walker scores with a punch to the head.
Walker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Walker takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Pukki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1##SUB2#
Pukki is trying to get an arm triangle but Walker is defending well.
Walker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker is holding on to half guard well.
Pukki is looking to take a break and control but Walker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pukki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pukki working Walker over with strikes.
Hillbilly Walker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Pukki wants to work for an arm triangle but Walker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pukki is looking to take a break and control but Walker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pukki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pukki working the head and body with strikes.
Pukki prevents Walker from improving his position.
Walker trying to control here.
Temmu Pukki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pukki won't allow Walker to sweep him here.
Pukki's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Pukki preventing the sweep.
Pukki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pukki passes Walker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pukki throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Walker to regain full guard.
Pukki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pukki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hillbilly Walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Pukki from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pukki scores with a hook to the body. Walker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pukki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Walker doesn't seem bothered though.
Walker swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Pukki misses with a jab to the body
and Pukki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walker looks to land a right hand but Pukki moved out of range.
Walker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pukki.
Pukki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut.
Pukki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walker.
A nice side step and Pukki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pukki misses with a combination
and Walker counters with a three punch combo that has Pukki backing up. Pukki nods at Walker to acknowledge the strikes.
Pukki throws a nice looking combination but Walker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker slips under a jab from Pukki.
Walker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pukki misses with a looping left.
Walker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pukki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pukki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Walker misses with a jab, cross combination.

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 Hillbilly Walker.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Walker, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hillbilly Walker!
After the big win, Hillbilly Walker made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Uncle Rufus Clothing .Co and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 141
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1#
Emelianenko throws a sloppy head kick and Pukki moves out of range easily.
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.
Emelianenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pukki circles away.
Pukki misses with a looping left.
Pukki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pukki wants it to stay on the feet.
Pukki throws a looping overhand right but Emelianenko ducks down to avoid it.
Pukki throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pukki misses with a jab to the body
and Emelianenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Emelianenko has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pukki is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A jab from Pukki misses.
Pukki misses with a double jab. #TD#
Pukki drives through with a takedown into guard.
Emelianenko keeping full guard, as Pukki tries to pass. #SUB2#
Emelianenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Emelianenko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pukki controls the pace.
Emelianenko tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Pukki is pushing down on Emelianenko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Emelianenko is fighting to maintain full guard but Pukki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pukki trying to control the pace.
Emelianenko is refusing to be controlled, as Pukki sits in half guard.
Emelianenko trying to control but Pukki postures up.
Pukki wants to free his trapped foot but Emelianenko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pukki is controlling the pace. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Emelianenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pukki is working away from the top position though.
Pukki is pressing down on Emelianenko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Emelianenko is holding on for now.
Pukki is looking to stall here but Emelianenko recovers full guard.
Emelianenko is trying to keep Pukki in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Emelianenko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Emelianenko wants to control but Pukki passes easily into half guard.
Pukki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pukki is working for a kimura but Emelianenko is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Emelianenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pukki controlling the action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Emelianenko wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Emelianenko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Emelianenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Pukki from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Emelianenko.
Pukki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Emelianenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pukki stuffs the takedown attempt from Emelianenko. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Temmu Pukki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Emelianenko.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Pukki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Emelianenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pukki pinned against the cage. Pukki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Temmu Pukki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Pukki misses.
Emelianenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pukki swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Emelianenko enables Pukki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Emelianenko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Emelianenko trying to control the position.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Pukki from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Emelianenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pukki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pukki stays in close to Emelianenko's body and controls the position. #T1#
Pukki tries to free his leg and advance position but Emelianenko is retaining full guard.
Emelianenko trying to keep a closed guard but Pukki is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Emelianenko is defended easily by Pukki.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Pukki is having none of it.
Pukki scores with a jab to the head.
Emelianenko dives in and grabs Pukki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pukki pushes down on Emelianenko's head and hops out.
Temmu Pukki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Emelianenko.
Emelianenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pukki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Emelianenko.#T2#
Pukki throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stanley Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pukki fails to land with a series of punches.
Pukki throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pukki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Pukki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pukki is stalling here. Emelianenko is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pukki seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Emelianenko has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Pukki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pukki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Emelianenko 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.
Temmu Pukki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Pukki wants to control but Emelianenko is keeping busy. #SUB#
Pukki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pukki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Emelianenko can do to turn this around?
Pukki trying to hold on to Emelianenko's head to control him but Emelianenko postures up.
Emelianenko is trying to control. Pukki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pukki is controlling Emelianenko's trapped leg to prevent Emelianenko from advancing to side control.
Emelianenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pukki defending well though.
Pukki controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Emelianenko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pukki's head. #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.
Emelianenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pukki keeps working.
Emelianenko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pukki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pukki is trying to control but can't.
Pukki is trying to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko not doing much here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pukki throws a jab when Emelianenko was well out of range.
Temmu Pukki is winning the standup battle so far.
Emelianenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Emelianenko throws a series of punches but Pukki moves out of range.
Emelianenko shoots in but no luck this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Temmu Pukki dominated that second round.
That's time! Pukki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Pukki scores with a takedown into Emelianenko's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Emelianenko is on top in guard. #REVB#
Pukki pulls Emelianenko in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Pukki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Emelianenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Emelianenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pukki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Emelianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Pukki is retaining full guard.
Pukki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Pukki has wrist control.
Pukki has his hands on Emelianenko's head, controlling the position.
Emelianenko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Emelianenko wants to control but Pukki is keeping him busy.
Emelianenko working away.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Emelianenko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pukki, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Pukki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stanley Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emelianenko trying to control the position but Pukki is working away.
Pukki regains half guard.#SUB#
Pukki looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Emelianenko pushes past his half guard into mount! #T3#
Pukki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pukki is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Pukki blocking the ground and pound. #SU2#
Emelianenko get's back to his feet.
Pukki misses the shot to the body.
Emelianenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Pukki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Pukki moves out of range.
Pukki throws an off balance right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a two punch combo.
Pukki looks to land a right hand but Emelianenko moved out of range.
Pukki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pukki wants it to stay on the feet.
Pukki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Pukki counter with a right hand.
Temmu Pukki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Temmu Pukki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Emelianenko.
Emelianenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Emelianenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Emelianenko slips under a jab from Pukki.
Pukki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Emelianenko goes for a double leg but Pukki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pukki continues to drive forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Pukki does it's job there.
Pukki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pukki.
Pukki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pukki digs a good body shot into Emelianenko's ribs.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown but Pukki shows good takedown defense.
Pukki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pukki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pukki scores with a hook to the body. Emelianenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A left lands for Pukki.
Emelianenko wants to land a leg kick but Pukki is out of range.
Emelianenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Temmu Pukki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pukki, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Temmu Pukki!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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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