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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Puapua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puapua is looking to clinch.
Puapua tries to clinch
and Arroyo counters with a straight right hand.
Arroyo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Puapua looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Puapua blocks a leg kick.
Puapua wants to counter the offense by Arroyo and move into the clinch position.
Puapua is looking to clinch but Arroyo is avoiding it.
Puapua moves to clinch but Arroyo breaks away
enabling Arroyo to counter with a crisp jab.
Arroyo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Arroyo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Puapua is rocked!
A nice leg kick lands there from Arroyo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puapua tries to clinch
and Arroyo counters with a stiff right hand.
Puapua is still on wobbly legs! Can Arroyo finish him?
Puapua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Puapua seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Puapua tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Arroyo scores with a counter punch that sends Puapua to the canvas! Arroyo smells blood - he's punishing Puapua with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Puapua has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Arroyo!
Robert Arroyo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Maia pushes Puapua up against the cage in a clinch.
Maia tries to break the clinch but Puapua is controlling the position.
Maia looking to slow down the pace here.
Maia is trying to break the clinch but Puapua is controlling him.
Puapua is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Puapua keeps control of Maia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maia is trying to break the clinch but Puapua has him pressed against the cage.
Maia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puapua stalling against the cage.
Maia taking a breather.
Maia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Puapua dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Puapua stalling.
Puapua continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Puapua has Maia pressed against the cage, preventing Maia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maia looking to slow down the pace here.
Maia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Puapua - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Puapua pressing his opponent against the cage.
Maia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puapua's elbow. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Puapua dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ikapoti Puapua.
Maia misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Puapua counters by moving into the clinch.
Maia misses with a body punch.
Puapua should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Maia being controlled against the cage.
Maia tries to break the clinch but Puapua is controlling the position.
Puapua dodges an elbow strike from Maia.
Puapua stalling.
Maia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Puapua stalling the fight.
Maia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puapua's elbow. #T3#
Maia stalling against the cage.
Maia taking a breather.
Puapua avoiding damage.
Puapua keeps control of Maia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maia tries to circle away but Puapua has him pinned against the cage.
Puapua stalling the fight.
#TD#
Maia gets control of Puapua's arms and successfully pulls guard. Maia will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Maia throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Puapua escapes and throws Maia's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Maia tries to buck Puapua off but Puapua is having none of it.#T4#
Maia is trying to work for a sweep but Puapua has mounted him!
Puapua controlling his opponent.
Maia is looking to get to half guard.
Puapua takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maia is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ikapoti Puapua dominated that round.
That's time! Maia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Maia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Puapua closes the distance and pushes Maia back into the cage.
Maia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Puapua avoids it.
Maia is trying to force a seperation but Puapua has the dominant position.#BC#
Maia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Puapua moves into the clinch successfully.
Puapua blocks an uppercut.
Maia is looking to break free of the clinch but Puapua has double underhooks.
Maia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Puapua has him pressed against the cage.
Puapua slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Puapua keeps control of Maia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maia taking a breather.
Puapua stalling in the clinch.
Puapua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maia tries to break the clinch but Puapua is controlling the position. #T1#
Maia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maia tries to stall but Puapua uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maia is trying to push Puapua away but Puapua has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Puapua leaning against his opponent.
Maia tries to break free but Puapua pushes him back against the cage.
Maia is looking to break free of the clinch but Puapua has double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Puapua stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Maia manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Maia has managed to clinch.
Puapua content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Maia trying to land knees to the body.
Maia has had enough of the clinch but Puapua keeps him there for the moment.
Puapua holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Maia tries to break the clinch but Puapua is controlling the position.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Puapua in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Puapua stalling against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maia just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puapua's brow.
Maia working hard to break the clinch.
Maia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
With the fighters up against the cage, Maia throws an elbow but misses.
Puapua is struggling to control the position.#T3#
Puapua leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ikapoti Puapua.#CL2#
Puapua drives through and clinches with Maia against the cage.
Maia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maia tries to work over Puapua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puapua is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stalling in the clinch from Puapua.
Puapua is struggling to control the position.
A frustrated look appears on Maia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Puapua slows down the pace here.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee is keeping an eye on Puapua - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ikapoti Puapua.#CL2#
Maia gets tackled into the cage by Puapua. Puapua maintains the clinch.
Maia is trying to break the clinch but Puapua is controlling him.
Puapua slowing the pace effectively.
Puapua is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Maia lands a takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maia throws an elbow that misses. Puapua uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maia's guard. Nice move by Puapua!#REVB#
Maia working a defensive guard but Puapua manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ikapoti Puapua will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Puapua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maia.#CL2#
Puapua clinches up with Maia and pushes him back against the cage.
Puapua has Maia pressed against the cage, preventing Maia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Maia has clasped his hands together around Puapua's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Maia wants to stand but Puapua is controlling his arm.
Maia trying to control the position but Puapua is working away.
Maia throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Puapua works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Maia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Puapua knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Puapua avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maia. #T1#
Maia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Puapua is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maia's back!
Puapua avoiding Maia 's attempts to control his hands.
Maia tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Puapua is hanging on to Maia's back as he tries to escape.
Ikapoti Puapua has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Maia is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Maia looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Puapua controls the action.
Puapua controlling well, preventing Maia from escaping the position.
I would not like to be Maia right now.
#T3#
Puapua controlling well, preventing Maia from escaping the position.
Maia is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Puapua biding his time, controlling Maia.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Maia's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Maia tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Maia tries to improve his position but instead Puapua has taken his back!
Puapua is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Puapua is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ikapoti Puapua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Puapua 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ikapoti Puapua!
The defeated Bruno Maia had this to say: 'It was a stroke of luck...'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Ota scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ota wants to control but Puapua is keeping him busy.
Puapua can't do much from the bottom here.
Ota lands a nice forearm strike.
Puapua avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ota.
Puapua on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ota tries to score with some ground and pound. Puapua controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ota scoring with punches from side control. #ROC2#Puapua is rocked!
Ota sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Puapua is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ota wants to control but Puapua is keeping him busy. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ota lands some shots froms side control.
Ota is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Puapua's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ota postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ota wants to control but Puapua is keeping him busy.
Ota taking a breather here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ota tries to score with some ground and pound. Puapua controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Ota is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Puapua knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ota is looking to take a break and control but Puapua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ota looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
The referee asks Ota politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ota prefers to stall for the moment though.
Puapua is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Puapua wants to control but Ota is keeping busy.
Ota looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ota stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Ota throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Puapua was covering up waiting for the punch and Ota finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T4#
Ota trying to control but Puapua is working from the bottom.
Ota controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ota wants to control from the top but Puapua keeps moving.
Ota sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Puapua holds on and takes a little breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinobu Ota dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Puapua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ikapoti Puapua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ota shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ota was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ota in side control lands a decent elbow.
Puapua defending against the ground and pound.
Ota creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ota looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Puapua is avoiding damage well.
Ota controlling the position from side mount.
Ota working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ota fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB2#
Ota tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Puapua is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ota's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ota misses with a head shot. Puapua uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ota trying to control the position from guard on top but Puapua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ota postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ota wants to pass the guard but Puapua is keeping the position.
Ota trying to control but Puapua is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ota drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Puapua manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ota has Puapua in his guard.#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ota can do anything to dispel that myth.#ES2#
Ota scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Puapua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ikapoti Puapua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Ota gets a double leg takedown into Puapua's guard.
Ota tries to free his leg and advance position but Puapua is retaining full guard. #T3#
Ota makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ota in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ota wants to control from the top but Puapua keeps moving.
Ota trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ota throwing strikes from guard but Puapua blocks nicely.
Ota pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puapua is keeping the position for now.
Puapua could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Puapua keeping moving, preventing Ota from controlling successfully.
Ota must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Puapua can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ota controls the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ota throws a strike but Puapua rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Puapua is fighting to break Ota's control of his arms but Ota is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ota is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puapua preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinobu Ota showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Puapua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ota manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Ota drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ota tries to free his leg and advance position but Puapua is retaining full guard.
Ota trying to control but Puapua is working from the bottom.
Ota throws an elbow that misses. Puapua uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ota's guard. Nice move by Puapua!#REVR#
Ota is looking to sweep but instead, Puapua has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ota is controlling Puapua's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ota tries to get to full guard but Puapua has control of the leg. #T1#
Ota tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Puapua has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ota is trying to reverse the position but instead Puapua has taken his back - oops!
You can see the frustration on Ota's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ota rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ota is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Puapua content to control rather than advance.
Ota strikes from the bottom but Puapua passes into mount!
Shinobu Ota has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ota is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Ota wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Ota has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ota just trying to survive but Puapua is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Puapua trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ota doesn't escape.
Puapua controlling well, preventing Ota from escaping the position.
Ota is trying to stand back up.
Ota is trying to break free.
#T4#
Puapua is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ota is really stuck here.
Ota is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ota is trying to break free.
Ikapoti Puapua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ota is still trying to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ikapoti Puapua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ota has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinobu Ota!
A less than humble Shinobu Ota misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Puapua gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Fairtex gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Puapua regains guard.
Fairtex pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puapua is keeping the position for now.
Fairtex trying to control but Puapua is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puapua is pulling down on Fairtex's head. It's preventing any offense from Fairtex, at least for the moment.
Fairtex is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fairtex wants to stand and escape but instead Puapua has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Fairtex is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fairtex bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Puapua's guard. #REVB#
Puapua keeping full guard, as Fairtex tries to pass.
Puapua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fairtex is one step ahead there.
Fairtex throws a strike but Puapua rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Puapua stopping the sweep attempt from Fairtex.
Fairtex trying to control the position.
Puapua 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.
Fairtex manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Puapua manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Puapua pulls Fairtex in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Puapua wants to sweep but no luck.
Fairtex wants to stand but Puapua is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fairtex is looking to pass into half guard but Puapua pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Puapua is in guard.#REVR#
Puapua 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.
Fairtex managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fairtex wants to sweep but no luck.
Puapua looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Puapua forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Saekenpai Fairtex will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Puapua closes the distance and clinches.
Puapua has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#TD2#
Fairtex successfully pulls guard.
#ES2#
Fairtex manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL#
Puapua moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Puapua.
Puapua slows down the pace here.
Fairtex is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Fairtex has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Puapua is trying to keep an underhook but Fairtex manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fairtex is looking to advance position but Puapua won't allow it. #T1#
Puapua keeping hold of Fairtex's head, controlling as best he can.
Saekenpai Fairtex has got the better of the ground game so far.
Puapua wants to control but Fairtex is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fairtex wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puapua keeps working.
Fairtex tries to pass the half guard into mount. Puapua knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Puapua holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Puapua tries to roll over but Fairtex keeps him under control.
Fairtex is stalling here. Puapua is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fairtex seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Puapua has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Fairtex strikes from the bottom but Puapua takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Fairtex tries to reverse the position but Puapua maintains control.#T3#
Fairtex tries to hold on but Puapua pushes him away.
Fairtex is desperately trying to improve his position but Puapua has a good base and remains in mount.
Puapua sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fairtex wants to hold on but Puapua pushes him away.
Puapua controlling from the full mount.
Puapua continues to stall.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fairtex tries to control Puapua's body but Puapua pushes him off. Fairtex squirms to his side and now Puapua has his back!
Puapua avoiding Fairtex 's attempts to control his hands.
Puapua slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fairtex trying to control the hands but Puapua breaks the grip.
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 Ikapoti Puapua will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Puapua clinches up with Fairtex and pushes him back against the cage.
Puapua slows down the pace here.
Fairtex effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Fairtex tightens his grip and picks Puapua up, before dumping him to the ground. Puapua manages to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puapua has Fairtex pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Fairtex drops back, looking for a kneebar! Puapua looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Puapua looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Puapua! #REVR#
Puapua controls the position from side control.#T1#
Fairtex trying his best to control but Puapua has mounted him.
Puapua controlling the pace for now. #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.
Fairtex is trying to escape the mount but Puapua keeps good control and instead manages to take Fairtex's back.
Puapua is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T3#
Puapua could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fairtex tries to escape but Puapua has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Puapua just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Fairtex right now.
Fairtex is still trying to improve position.
Fairtex keeps trying to improve his position.
Fairtex takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ikapoti Puapua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Puapua 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ikapoti Puapua! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Puapua moves into range and clinches up with Mizrahi.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike.
Mizrahi lands an uppercut.
Mizrahi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Puapua's defenses.
Mizrahi pushes off an throws an elbow but Puapua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mizrahi scores with a shot to the side of Puapua's head.
Mizrahi misses with a punch on the inside.
Puapua is looking to control Mizrahi's arms but Mizrahi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Puapua has his back to the cage.
Puapua should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Puapua avoids the elbow strike from Mizrahi, against the cage.
Puapua looking to slow down the pace here.
Mizrahi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mizrahi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mizrahi lands an uppercut.
Mizrahi misses with an elbow strike.
Mizrahi pushes Puapua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mizrahi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Puapua blocking some punches.
Puapua is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mizrahi throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puapua.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mizrahi swings wildly with an uppercut but Puapua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puapua avoids a wild elbow strike from Mizrahi.
A short uppercut from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mizrahi.
Mizrahi lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2#
Puapua wants to stall.
Mizrahi throws an elbow that misses.
Mizrahi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Puapua is pushing Mizrahi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mizrahi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mizrahi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Puapua leaning against his opponent.
Mizrahi throws a punch but it's blocked by Puapua.
Puapua wants to stall.
Mizrahi lands an elbow inside. #T3#
Mizrahi misses with a punch on the inside.
Mizrahi throws a head punch that misses.
Puapua blocks the elbow strike.
Puapua will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mizrahi up against the cage.
Puapua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mizrahi fails to land.
Mizrahi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mizrahi throws a head punch that misses.
Mizrahi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mizrahi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mizrahi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mizrahi throws a punch but it's blocked by Puapua.
Mizrahi scores with a shot to the side of Puapua's head. #T4#
Puapua tries to stall but Mizrahi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mizrahi.
Puapua blocking some punches.
Mizrahi misses with the head strike.
Mizrahi lands an elbow that stopped Puapua in his tracks for a moment.
Puapua wants to stall.
Mizrahi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mizrahi throws an elbow but it misses.
Mizrahi pushes Puapua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puapua avoids the elbow strike from Mizrahi, against the cage.
A short right from Mizrahi.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike.
Mizrahi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mizrahi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Mizrahi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Mizrahi moves into the clinch.
Mizrahi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puapua is looking to control Mizrahi's arms but Mizrahi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Puapua has his back to the cage.
Puapua blocks a body shot from Mizrahi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Puapuas head.
Mizrahi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mizrahi lands an elbow inside that Puapua shrugs off.
Mizrahi gets through Puapua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mizrahi.
Puapua taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mizrahi pushes Puapua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mizrahi as Puapua tries to tie him up.
Puapua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Puapua is trying to maintain a safe position but Mizrahi gets an underhook and turns Puapua into the cage.
Mizrahi lands with a left to the head.
Mizrahi has a couple of punches blocked by Puapua.
Mizrahi lands with a left to the head.
Mizrahi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mizrahi misses with an elbow strike.
Mizrahi lands a damaging elbow.
Puapua takes an elbow to the temple.
Mizrahi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mizrahi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mizrahi has a couple of punches blocked by Puapua.
Mizrahi throws a head punch that misses.
Mizrahi lands a right hand. #T2#
Mizrahi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mizrahi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Puapua's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puapua takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mizrahi misses with a punch on the inside.
Mizrahi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mizrahi lands with a right to the head.
Puapua dodges an elbow strike from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi working aggressively here.
Mizrahi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mizrahi pushes off an throws an elbow but Puapua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mizrahi misses with an elbow over the top.
Puapua blocks an uppercut.
Mizrahi swings wildly with an uppercut but Puapua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puapua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mizrahi as Puapua tries to tie him up.
Mizrahi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Puapua dodges an elbow strike from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi lands a left hand.
Mizrahi throws a punch but it's blocked by Puapua.
Mizrahi lands an uppercut.
Mizrahi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Puapua trying to control the position but instead, Mizrahi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Puapua into the cage.
Mizrahi throws an elbow that misses.
Puapua avoids a wild elbow strike from Mizrahi.#T4#
Mizrahi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mizrahi lands a right hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mizrahi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puapua looking to stall.
Mizrahi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Puapua can do to turn this around?
Mizrahi throws a head punch that misses.
Caleb Mizrahi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A bit of stalling here from Puapua.
Mizrahi misses with an elbow over the top.
Come on Puapua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mizrahi throws an elbow but misses.
A short left from Mizrahi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mizrahi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Mizrahi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Mizrahi moves into the clinch.
Mizrahi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mizrahi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mizrahi misses with an elbow over the top.
Puapua effectively controlling the action here.
Mizrahi lands an elbow that stopped Puapua in his tracks for a moment.
Puapua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mizrahi lands a damaging elbow.
Mizrahi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mizrahi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mizrahi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puapua's brow.
Puapua taking a breather.
Mizrahi tries a body shot but Puapua blocks it.
#T1#
Mizrahi has a couple of punches blocked by Puapua.
A short left from Mizrahi.
Puapua avoids a wild elbow strike from Mizrahi.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Puapua dodges an elbow strike from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi lands an elbow inside that Puapua shrugs off.
Mizrahi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mizrahi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Puapuas head.
Mizrahi working aggressively here.
Puapua just leaning against Mizrahi, taking a breather.
Puapua stalling in the clinch.
Mizrahi lands a nice elbow.
Mizrahi lands an elbow inside.
Puapua takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC#Puapua is rocked!#T2#
Puapua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puapua blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puapua is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mizrahi gets through Puapua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mizrahi misses with the head strike.
Mizrahi lands a hook that snaps the head of Puapua backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mizrahi.
Puapua is still on wobbly legs! Can Mizrahi finish him?
Puapua looking to slow down the pace here.
Puapua seems to have recovered his senses.
Puapua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mizrahi tries to throw a body punch but Puapua avoids it by throwing Mizrahi back against the cage.
Mizrahi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Mizrahi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mizrahi pushes off an throws an elbow but Puapua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mizrahi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puapua blocking some punches.
Mizrahi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mizrahi misses with the head strike.
Puapua's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mizrahi misses with an elbow strike.
Mizrahi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mizrahi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mizrahi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Puapua is trying to stall.
Mizrahi misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Mizrahi misses with some punches.
Puapua is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mizrahi lands a shoulder strike.
Mizrahi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mizrahi throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Mizrahi.
Mizrahi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mizrahi being controlled against the cage.
Mizrahi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb Mizrahi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mizrahi 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caleb Mizrahi!
Caleb Mizrahi 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Puapua moves into the clinch successfully.
Puapua is struggling to control the position.
Badai tries to land a knee to the head but Puapua blocks with his arms.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Badai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Badai manages to pull guard.
Puapua stopping the sweep attempt from Badai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Badai has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Puapua is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Badai.
Puapua could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Badai tries to buck Puapua off but Puapua is having none of it.#T1#
Puapua working away.
Puapua staying calm.
A control attempt from Badai but he's now mounted!
Puapua content just to control the position here.
Badai tries to lock up and control but Puapua gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Badai is looking to get to half guard.
Badai tries to hold on but Puapua postures up.
Badai is wriggling around trying to escape.
Badai is still trying to improve position.
Puapua controlling the pace for now.
Badai wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T3#
Badai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Badai is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Puapua content just to control the position here.
Puapua avoids the attempt from Badai to control.
Badai tries to reverse the position but Puapua maintains control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Puapua controlling his opponent.
Badai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Badai tries to hold on but Puapua postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puapua controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ikapoti Puapua dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Badai moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Badai drags the fight down to the ground.
Badai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puapua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Badai can do to turn this around?
Puapua is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Badai trying to keep a closed guard but Puapua is proving a slippery customer.
Puapua is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Badai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Puapua moves into the clinch.
Badai is trying to maintain a safe position but Puapua gets an underhook and turns Badai into the cage.
The referee calls for Puapua to work.
Badai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puapua's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2#
Badai jumps into guard, dragging Puapua to the mat.
Badai 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.#T3#
Badai can't keep his opponent in guard - Puapua advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Badai throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Puapua manages to pass to side control.
Puapua is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Badai wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Badai is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Puapua moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Badai wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ikapoti Puapua dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Puapua darts in and clinches Badai up against the cage.
Puapua's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2#
Badai decides to pull guard.
Badai working a defensive guard here.
Puapua stopping the sweep attempt from Badai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badai working a defensive guard here.
Badai managing to control the position. #T1#
Puapua stopping the sweep attempt from Badai.
Puapua showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Puapua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Badai swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Puapua clinches up with Badai and pushes him back against the cage.
Puapua slows down the pace here.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#BC2#
Badai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Puapua closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Badai turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Badai misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Badai wants to control but Puapua is keeping him busy.
Badai looks up at the clock and then as Puapua takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Badai smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Puapua can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Badai taking a break here but Puapua is having none of it and regains half guard.
Puapua is controlling Badai's trapped leg to prevent Badai from advancing to side control.
Badai trying to pass the guard but Puapua defending well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Puapua is staying active underneath Badai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Puapua is controlling Badai's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Badai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Puapua drives through and clinches with Badai against the cage.
#TD2#
Badai pulls guard successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Badai is looking to stand up but Puapua isn't so interested in that idea.
Puapua is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Topan Badai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Puapua 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ikapoti Puapua!
Topan Badai was interviewed post fight and said 'Someday I will beat him. I will never give up. Allah is the Greatest'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Puapua closes the distance and pushes Shackleford back into the cage.
Puapua has Shackleford pressed against the cage, preventing Shackleford from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shackleford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Puapua.
Shackleford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Puapua blocking some punches.
Shackleford can't break the clinch.
Shackleford throws an elbow but it misses.
Puapua managing to block the knees to the body from Shackleford.
Shackleford being controlled against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Puapua.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shackleford is looking to break free of the clinch but Puapua has double underhooks.
Shackleford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Come on Puapua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T1#
Shackleford swings wildly with an uppercut but Puapua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puapua keeps control of Shackleford as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shackleford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Puapua controlling the action here for a moment.
Shackleford has had enough of the clinch but Puapua keeps him there for the moment.
Puapua managing to block the knees to the body from Shackleford.
Shackleford has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shackleford just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puapua's brow.
Shackleford has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Come on Puapua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shackleford has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shackleford working hard to break the clinch.
Puapua keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shackleford's efforts to push away.
Shackleford tries to break the clinch but Puapua is controlling the position.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike.
Shackleford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Puapua.
Shackleford tries to circle away but Puapua has him pinned against the cage.
Shackleford working hard to break the clinch.
Shackleford wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Puapua has him pressed against the cage.
Puapua has Shackleford pressed against the cage, preventing Shackleford from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shackleford wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Puapua has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shackleford is trying to push Puapua away but Puapua has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shackleford is trying to break the clinch but Puapua has him pressed against the cage.
Puapua keeps control of Shackleford as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Puapua stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shackleford is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shackleford is trying to break the clinch but Puapua is controlling him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shackleford tries to land knees in the clinch but Puapua avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Puapua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Puapua manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Puapua is stalling here.
Shackleford is trying to push Puapua away but Puapua has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shackleford tries to land knees in the clinch but Puapua avoids the damage to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shackleford has had enough of the clinch but Puapua keeps him there for the moment.
Shackleford misses with a knee to the head.
Shackleford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Shackleford dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Puapua darts in and clinches Shackleford up against the cage.
Puapua pressing his opponent against the cage.
Puapua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shackleford wants to get back to striking at distance but Puapua won't allow it.
Shackleford tries to circle away but Puapua has him pinned against the cage.
Come on Puapua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shackleford pushes off an throws an elbow but Puapua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shackleford pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shackleford tries to circle away but Puapua has him pinned against the cage.
Shackleford is trying to break the clinch but Puapua has him pressed against the cage.
Puapua has Shackleford pressed against the cage, preventing Shackleford from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Puapua in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1#
Puapua prevents Shackleford from breaking the clinch.
Puapua managing to block the knees to the body from Shackleford.
Puapua stalling in the clinch.
Puapua stalling the fight.
Puapua avoiding damage.
Puapua receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Puapua should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Shackleford wants to get back to striking at distance but Puapua won't allow it.
Puapua has Shackleford pressed against the cage, preventing Shackleford from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shackleford looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Puapua stalling in the clinch.
Rusty Shackleford has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shackleford wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shackleford can't break the clinch.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shackleford tries to break free but Puapua pushes him back against the cage.
Puapua taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike from Shackleford.
Shackleford is looking to break free of the clinch but Puapua has double underhooks.
Shackleford wants to get back to striking at distance but Puapua won't allow it.
Shackleford working hard to break the clinch.
Shackleford is trying to break free.
Shackleford wants to get back to striking at distance but Puapua won't allow it.
Shackleford tries to land knees in the clinch but Puapua avoids the damage to the body.
Shackleford tries to circle away but Puapua has him pinned against the cage.
Puapua managing to block the knees to the body from Shackleford.
Puapua slowing the pace effectively.
Shackleford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Puapua's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shackleford can't break the clinch.
Puapua blocks the elbow strike.
Puapua will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shackleford up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shackleford misses with a knee strike.
Shackleford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Puapua.
Shackleford throws an elbow that misses.
Shackleford wants to get back to striking at distance but Puapua won't allow it.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shackleford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shackleford tries to break free but Puapua pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Puapua continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Shackleford throws an elbow but it misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puapua has Shackleford pressed against the cage.
Puapua is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
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 Rusty Shackleford will probably get the nod.
That's time! Shackleford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL2#
Shackleford gets tackled into the cage by Puapua. Puapua maintains the clinch.
Rusty Shackleford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ikapoti Puapua.#CL2#
Puapua clinches.
Puapua is stalling here.
Shackleford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Puapua is defending well for now.
Shackleford is trying to break the clinch but Puapua has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shackleford has had enough of the clinch but Puapua keeps him there for the moment.
Shackleford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Puapua has Shackleford pressed against the cage, preventing Shackleford from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Puapua pressing his opponent against the cage.
Come on Puapua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The referee is keeping an eye on Puapua - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike.
Puapua stalling the fight.
Shackleford wants to break free but Puapua has control.
Puapua slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ikapoti Puapua.
Shackleford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Puapua steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shackleford.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Shackleford letting Puapua take a breather here.
Puapua taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shackleford wants to break the clinch but can't.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A frustrated look appears on Shackleford's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shackleford tries a knee to the head but Puapua blocks it.
Puapua stalling the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puapua slows down the pace here.
Puapua stalling against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ikapoti Puapua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shackleford has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Hooez.
Puapua is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Puapua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hooez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hooez's corner calls for a 1-2. Hooez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Puapua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hooez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hooez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#KD2#
Hooez drops Puapua with a nice combination! Hooez dives into Puapua's guard, looking to finish!
#ROC2#Puapua is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Oh Puapua is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Hooez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Puapua manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hooez has Puapua in his guard.#REVR#
Puapua seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Hooez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Puapua passes into side control.
Hooez manages to get back to half guard.
Puapua knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hooez on the ground.#T1#
Hooez tries to roll over but Puapua keeps him under control.
Hooez gets full guard.#SUB2#
Hooez is looking for a triangle but Puapua pushes his legs off easily.
Hooez pulls Puapua in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Hooez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Hooez looking for subs off his back but Puapua has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T2#
Hooez trying to hold on to Puapua's head to control him but Puapua postures up.
Hooez keeping control of the position.
Hooez is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hooez is controlling Puapua's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hooez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hooez is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Puapua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hooez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Puapua could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Puapua closes the distance but Hooez moves to the side
and Hooez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hooez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Puapua is looking to clinch.
Puapua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hooez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Hooez drives through and clinches with Puapua against the cage.
Hooez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hooez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hooez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Puapua wants to stall.
Hooez has a couple of punches blocked by Puapua.
Hooez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hooez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Puapua taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mackin Hooez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hooez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Puapua doesn't manage to clinch there - Hooez circles away.
Hooez just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Hooez catches Puapua right on the button with a cross.
Hooez sizes up Puapua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Puapua tries to clinch up.
Puapua tries to clinch but Hooez moves out of range.
Puapua fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Hooez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Puapua tries to stall but Hooez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A shot in the inside from Hooez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hooez lands a left hand.
Hooez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooez misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Hooez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hooez.
Hooez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hooez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Puapua is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The referee calls for Hooez to work.
Hooez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hooez receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Puapua being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Hooez misses with a punch on the inside.
Puapua being controlled against the cage.
A body shot lands from Hooez.
A short uppercut from Hooez.
Hooez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Hooez leaning against his opponent.
Hooez stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mackin Hooez.
Hooez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Puapua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hooez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Puapua moves to clinch but Hooez breaks away
and Hooez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hooez keeps the fight on the outside.
Good shot there by Hooez.
Hooez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Puapua backs up against the cage.
Puapua tries to clinch up but Hooez circles away and keeps his distance.
Puapua moves in looking to clinch but Hooez pushes him off.
Puapua tries to clinch but Hooez moves away
and Hooez counters with a left to the body.
Puapua wants to clinch up but Hooez keeps it at a distance.
Puapua walks into a stiff left hand from Hooez.#TD2#
Hooez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Puapua sprawls well initially but Hooez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Puapua is defending against the submission attempts here by Hooez.
#T4#
Hooez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hooez is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mackin Hooez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Hooez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Hooez is working for a submission of some sort.
Hooez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooez uses his free foot to push down on Puapua's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Puapua. #T1#
Hooez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Hooez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The adventures of Hooez the control monster continue. Boring.
More stalling from Hooez.#SUB2#
Hooez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hooez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Hooez goes for an armbar but Puapua turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Puapua. #T3#
Hooez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puapua might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Hooez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Puapua defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hooez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Hooez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Puapua gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Hooez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Puapua defends it easily.
Puapua trying to control but Hooez is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hooez has control of Puapua's left arm, preventing Puapua from doing any damage.
Ikapoti Puapua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mackin Hooez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hooez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 26:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mackin Hooez!
After winning the bout, Mackin Hooez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Puapua clinches with his opponent.
Botond pushes off an throws an elbow but Puapua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Puapua takes an elbow to the temple.
Puapua avoids a wild elbow strike from Botond.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike from Botond.
Puapua dodges an elbow strike from Botond.
Puapua holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Botond lands an elbow inside.
Botond misses with an elbow over the top.
Puapua dodges an elbow strike from Botond.
With the fighters up against the cage, Botond throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puapua avoids a wild elbow strike from Botond.
Botond throws an elbow but it misses.
Botond lands a nice elbow.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike.
Puapua avoids the elbow strike from Botond, against the cage.
#T1#
Puapua avoids the elbow strike from Botond, against the cage.
Puapua should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Botond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Botond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Puapua takes an elbow to the temple.
Botond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Botond throws an elbow that misses.
Botond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Botond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Puapua wants to stall.
Puapua avoids a wild elbow strike from Botond.
Botond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Botond really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Botond misses with an elbow over the top.
Botond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Puapua stalling in the clinch but Botond improves position. #T2#
Puapua is looking to control Botond's arms but Botond gets an underhook and turns him. Now Puapua has his back to the cage.
Puapua dodges an elbow strike from Botond.
Puapua trying to stall but Botond improves his position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Botond lands a damaging elbow.
Botond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Puapua taking a breather.
Botond misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Botond throws an elbow but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Puapua.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ikapoti Puapua.#CL2#
Puapua instigates a clinch.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike.
Puapua blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Botond just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puapua's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Botond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Botond lands an elbow that stopped Puapua in his tracks for a moment. #T3#
Botond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Puapua blocks the elbow strike.
Puapua is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Botond throws an elbow but misses.
Botond misses with an elbow strike.
Botond lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Botond throws an elbow that misses.
Botond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Puapua blocks the elbow strike.
Puapua tries to stall but Botond uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Botond creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Puapua's defenses.
Botond gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Ikapoti Puapua has been cut.
Botond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T4#
Botond lands an elbow inside that Puapua shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Botond throws an elbow but misses.
Puapua avoids a wild elbow strike from Botond.
Puapua takes an elbow to the forehead.
Botond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Botond throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Botond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Botond throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Botond throws an elbow but misses.
Botond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Botond comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Botond throws an elbow that misses.
Botond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Puapua dodges an elbow strike from Botond.
Botond lands an elbow inside that Puapua shrugs off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gulyas Botond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ikapoti Puapua's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Botond moves into the clinch successfully.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike.
Botond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Botond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Botond just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puapua's brow.
Botond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Botond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Botond just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puapua's brow.
Puapua is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Botond is keeping busy.
Gulyas Botond has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Botond throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Botond just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puapua's brow.
Botond pushes off an throws an elbow but Puapua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Puapua dodges an elbow strike from Botond.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike.
Puapua avoids the elbow strike from Botond, against the cage.
#T1#
Puapua avoids a wild elbow strike from Botond.
Puapua is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Botond throws an elbow that misses.
Botond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Puapua stalling in the clinch but Botond improves position.
Puapua stalling the fight.
Botond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Botond lands an elbow inside.
Botond creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Puapua's defenses.
Botond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Botond pushes off an throws an elbow but Puapua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Botond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Puapua taking a breather.
Puapua stalling in the clinch but Botond improves position. #T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Puapua dodges an elbow strike from Botond.
Botond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Puapua can do to turn this around?
Botond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Botond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Puapua blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Botond just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puapua's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Botond throws an elbow but misses.
Botond misses with an elbow strike.
Botond misses with an elbow strike.
Botond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike from Botond.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike from Botond.
Puapua stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T3#
Puapua holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Puapua has Botond pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Puapua's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Puapua is trying to maintain a safe position but Botond gets an underhook and turns Puapua into the cage.
Botond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Botond letting Puapua take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ikapoti Puapua.#CL#
Botond forces Puapua back against the cage and clinches.
Botond misses with an elbow strike.
Botond lands a damaging elbow.
Puapua dodges an elbow strike from Botond.
Puapua takes an elbow to the forehead.
Botond looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Botond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Botond throws an elbow but it misses.
Botond lands a nice elbow.
Puapua avoids a wild elbow strike from Botond.
Puapua just leaning against Botond, taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Botond misses with an elbow strike.
Botond misses with an elbow over the top.
Botond lands an elbow just above Puapua 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike from Botond.
Puapua takes an elbow to the temple.
Puapua avoids a wild elbow strike from Botond.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gulyas Botond dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ikapoti Puapua's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Puapua has closed the distance and engaged Botond in a clinch.
Botond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Botond pushes off an throws an elbow but Puapua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Botond just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puapua's brow.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Botond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike from Botond.
Puapua is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike.
Botond letting Puapua take a breather here.
Puapua stalling against the cage.
#T1#
Botond pushes off an throws an elbow but Puapua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Botond lands a nice elbow.
Botond lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Botond lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike from Botond.
Botond misses with an elbow over the top.
Botond misses with an elbow over the top.
Botond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Puapua takes an elbow to the forehead.
Botond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Puapua is trying to stall.
Puapua pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2#
Puapua blocks an elbow strike.
Botond lands an elbow that stopped Puapua in his tracks for a moment.
Puapua looking to stall.
Botond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Botond lands a nice elbow.
Botond gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Botond lands a damaging elbow.
Botond creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Puapua's defenses. #ROC#Puapua is rocked!
Puapua blocks the elbow strike.
Puapua is still on wobbly legs! Can Botond finish him?
Puapua blocks an elbow strike.
Puapua seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Botond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Botond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike from Botond.
Botond misses with an elbow strike.
Botond lands a nice elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike.
Puapua dodges an elbow strike from Botond.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Botond.
Botond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Botond misses with an elbow strike.
Puapua dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Botond lands a nice elbow. #T4#
Botond lands an elbow just above Puapua 's eye.
Puapua avoids the elbow strike from Botond, against the cage.
Botond misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Botond.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike from Botond.
Puapua is trying to maintain a safe position but Botond gets an underhook and turns Puapua into the cage.
Botond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puapua dodges an elbow strike from Botond.
Botond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Botond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Botond throws an elbow but misses.
Botond misses with an elbow over the top.
Botond throws an elbow that misses.
Ikapoti Puapua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Botond comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Puapua blocks the elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gulyas Botond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Botond 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:25
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:24
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gulyas Botond!
Gulyas Botond decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Puapua closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Kaiser has clasped his hands together around Puapua's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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.
Puapua is looking to reverse the position.
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.
Kaiser misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kaiser wants to control but Puapua is keeping him busy.
Kaiser creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Puapua sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puapua takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Puapua tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kaiser wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Kaiser working the ground and pound but Puapua is defending the strikes.
Kaiser wants to stand but Puapua has his arm trapped.
Puapua dodges the ground and pound from Kaiser.
Puapua tries to bench press Kaiser off him but Kaiser keeps the position.
Puapua manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kaiser throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Puapua is staying active underneath Kaiser, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kaiser connects with a nice short shot to Puapua's temple.
Kaiser stalling.
Kaiser drops an elbow to the side of Puapua's head. #T2#
Puapua is looking to improve his position.
Kaiser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puapua keeps working. #SUB2#
Kaiser is looking for a kimura but Puapua is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kaiser to get the leverage.
Kaiser perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaiser works his foot free and advances to mount.
Puapua is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Kaiser thowing shots but they're missing.
Kaiser controlling from the full mount.
Puapua tries to hold on but Kaiser pushes him away.
Kaiser looking to finish with strikes here!
Kaiser throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kaiser tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kaiser punching from mount but Puapua doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kaiser has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Puapua's face.
#SUB2#
Kaiser goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Puapua is on top in guard.
#SUB2#
Puapua avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Remington Kaiser dominated that round.
That's time! Puapua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Puapua gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Puapua's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Puapua content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Puapua just leaning against Kaiser, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kaiser has had enough of the clinch but Puapua keeps him there for the moment.
A bit of stalling here from Puapua.
#T1#
Puapua pressing his opponent against the cage.
Puapua gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ikapoti Puapua.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Puapua stalling the fight.
Puapua could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kaiser throws an elbow but it misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Puapua will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kaiser up against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Puapua is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kaiser is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Puapua to the mat. Puapua regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Puapua keeping moving, preventing Kaiser from controlling successfully.
Puapua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kaiser trying to control but Puapua is working from the bottom.
Puapua pulls Kaiser in to control the position.
Kaiser trying to control but Puapua is working from the bottom. #T3#
Puapua is adopting a defensive guard.
Kaiser throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Puapua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Puapua keeping moving, preventing Kaiser from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Remington Kaiser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Puapua takes the fight into the clinch.
Puapua content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD2#
Kaiser wants the takedown. Puapua is fighting it off but Kaiser persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Puapua's guard against the cage.#T4#
Kaiser wants to control from the top but Puapua keeps moving.
Puapua is pulling down on Kaiser's head to control his posture.
Kaiser postures up in Puapua's guard and throws a big left but Puapua blocks it.
Kaiser working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaiser accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puapua not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kaiser controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Puapua gets caught napping as Kaiser dives in and scores a takedown. Puapua manages to retain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Remington Kaiser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Puapua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Kaiser tries to keep at a distance but Puapua has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Puapua avoids a wild elbow strike from Kaiser.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaiser looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Kaiser jumps into guard, dragging Puapua to the mat.
Kaiser has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Puapua has passed into side control.
#T1#
Kaiser is looking for a sweep.
Puapua tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kaiser's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaiser tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Puapua controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kaiser is looking to improve his position but Puapua isn't that keen on the idea.
Kaiser is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Puapua avoids the attempt from Kaiser to control.
Kaiser can't escape the position.
Puapua looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kaiser's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T3#
Puapua controlling the pace for now.
Kaiser tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Remington Kaiser has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kaiser has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaiser wants to hold on but Puapua pushes him away.
Puapua controlling from mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kaiser is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Puapua trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kaiser is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kaiser is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puapua looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ikapoti Puapua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Remington Kaiser is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kaiser holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Puapua tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ikapoti Puapua showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kaiser has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remington Kaiser!
Remington Kaiser 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2025 |
#R1#
Davidson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Puapua tries to keep at a distance but Davidson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Puapua managing to block the knees to the body from Davidson.
Davidson being controlled against the cage.
Nice elbow from Davidson.
Davidson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davidson.
Davidson misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Davidson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puapua tries to clinch there but Davidson circles away.
#CL#
Davidson has closed the distance and engaged Puapua in a clinch.
Puapua stalls. #TD#
Davidson has clasped his hands together around Puapua's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Davidson.
Puapua manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Puapua trying to control the pace.
Davidson wants to get back to full guard.
Davidson tries to kick Puapua off but Puapua keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Puapua stalling.
Davidson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Puapua jumps into side control!#T2#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Puapua advances to mount.
Davidson is trying to escape the mount.
Puapua tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Davidson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Puapua controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidson is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Puapua has taken his back!#T3#
Davidson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Puapua is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Davidson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Davidson is trying to stand back up.
What can Davidson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Davidson is trying to get back to his feet but Puapua has full control of the position and if anything, Davidson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Davidson is trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Maverick Davidson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Puapua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davidson.#CL2#
Puapua clinches with his opponent.
Davidson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Puapua has Davidson pressed against the cage.
Davidson misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for Puapua to work.
Puapua's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Davidson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Davidson there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Puapua in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#CL2#
Puapua drives through and clinches with Davidson against the cage.
#TD#
Davidson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Davidson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Davidson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Puapua looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davidson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Davidson throws an elbow that misses. Puapua uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Davidson's guard. Nice move by Puapua!#REVB#
Puapua advances to half guard.
Puapua content to control rather than advance.
Davidson trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Puapua looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ikapoti Puapua has got the better of the ground game so far.
Puapua prevents Davidson from standing back up.
Puapua content to control rather than advance.
Puapua prevents Davidson from standing back up.
Puapua sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3##SUB#
Davidson looking for subs from the bottom but Puapua mounts him!
Puapua controlling from mount.
Davidson tries to hold on but Puapua pushes him away.
Puapua controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Puapua has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Puapua manages to capitalize on a mistake by Davidson to take his back!
Puapua controlling well, preventing Davidson from escaping the position.
Davidson trying to get back to his feet but Puapua is in full control for now.
Puapua controlling the position well here. Davidson rolled but Puapua kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Davidson wants to control his opponent's hands but Puapua gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puapua keeps control of the position as Davidson tries to break free.
Puapua has good solid back control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ikapoti Puapua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Puapua moves into the clinch.#TD#
Davidson gets control of Puapua's arms and successfully pulls guard. Davidson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Puapua controlling from the top position.
Puapua's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Puapua works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson is trying to escape back to his feet but Puapua uses the scramble to pass into side control.
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.
Puapua is continuing to stall.#T1#
Davidson is pushing Puapua's head away, looking to escape. Puapua manages to hold on to the position though.
Puapua controlling from side mount.
Davidson bucks up and tries to throw Puapua off but instead Puapua has got his back!
Davidson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Davidson trying to control but not successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Davidson can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puapua really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Davidson.
The adventures of Puapua the control monster continue. Boring.
Davidson wants to get back to his feet.
Davidson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Puapua.
#T3#
Davidson is trying to get back to his feet but Puapua has full control of the position and if anything, Davidson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Puapua controls the position.
Davidson is trying to stand back up.
Puapua just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#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.
Davidson is trying to stand back up.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Davidson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Davidson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puapua is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ikapoti Puapua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Puapua has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ikapoti Puapua! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Viktor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Viktor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike from Viktor.
With the fighters up against the cage, Viktor throws an elbow but misses.
Viktor lands a nice elbow.
Viktor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Viktor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike.
Puapua avoids the elbow strike from Viktor, against the cage.
Puapua trying to control the position but instead, Viktor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Puapua into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Viktor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puapua's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viktor lands an elbow that stopped Puapua in his tracks for a moment.
Viktor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Puapua avoids the elbow strike from Viktor, against the cage.
Puapua dodges an elbow strike from Viktor.
#T1#
Viktor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Viktor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puapua's brow.
Viktor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Viktor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Viktor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Puapua should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
With the fighters up against the cage, Viktor throws an elbow but misses.
Viktor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A bit of stalling here from Puapua.
Viktor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Viktor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puapua's brow.
Viktor misses with an elbow over the top.
Viktor pushes off an throws an elbow but Puapua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Puapua dodges an elbow strike from Viktor.
Viktor lands an elbow just above Puapua 's eye.
Puapua avoids the elbow strike from Viktor, against the cage.
#T2#
Viktor throws an elbow that misses.
Viktor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Viktor lands a nice elbow.
Puapua tries to stall but Viktor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Puapua.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike from Viktor.
Viktor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Puapua's defenses.
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!
With the fighters up against the cage, Viktor throws an elbow but misses.
Puapua avoids a wild elbow strike from Viktor.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Viktor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Puapua avoids a wild elbow strike from Viktor.
Viktor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike.
Viktor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T3#
Viktor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Puapua avoids a wild elbow strike from Viktor.
Puapua taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Puapua pressing his opponent against the cage.
Viktor pushes off an throws an elbow but Puapua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Viktor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Viktor misses with an elbow over the top.
Viktor being controlled against the cage.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike.
Viktor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Puapua stalls. #T4#
Puapua avoids a wild elbow strike from Viktor.
Viktor throws an elbow that misses.
Puapua avoiding damage.
Viktor lands an elbow inside that Puapua shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Viktor.
Viktor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Puapua looking to stall.
Puapua blocks the elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Viktor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balogh Viktor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Viktor pushes Puapua up against the cage in a clinch.
Viktor misses with an elbow strike.
Viktor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Viktor pushes off an throws an elbow but Puapua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Puapua just leaning against Viktor, taking a breather.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Viktor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puapua's brow.
Balogh Viktor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Viktor misses with an elbow strike.
Puapua avoids the elbow strike from Viktor, against the cage.
Puapua leaning against his opponent.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Viktor.
Puapua avoids the elbow strike from Viktor, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Puapua avoids the elbow strike from Viktor, against the cage.
Puapua avoids the elbow strike from Viktor, against the cage.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike.
Viktor lands an elbow inside that Puapua shrugs off. #T1#
Puapua looking to stall.
Viktor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Viktor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Viktor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Puapua avoids a wild elbow strike from Viktor.
Viktor throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Viktor throws an elbow but misses.
Puapua blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Viktor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puapua's brow.
Viktor misses with an elbow strike.
Viktor throws an elbow that misses.
Viktor misses with an elbow strike.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike from Viktor.
#T2#
Viktor misses with an elbow strike.
Viktor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Puapua avoids a wild elbow strike from Viktor.
Viktor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Viktor pushes off an throws an elbow but Puapua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Viktor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puapua's brow.
Puapua dodges an elbow strike from Viktor.
Puapua blocks the elbow strike.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike from Viktor.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike.
Puapua takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viktor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Viktor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Viktor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Puapua avoids a wild elbow strike from Viktor.
Viktor throws an elbow that misses.
Puapua dodges an elbow strike from Viktor.
Viktor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Puapua is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Puapua avoids a wild elbow strike from Viktor.
Puapua is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Viktor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Puapua displaying some good clinch control by pressing Viktor up against the cage.
Viktor throws an elbow but it misses.
#T4#
Viktor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Puapua is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Viktor is keeping busy.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike.
Viktor misses with an elbow over the top.
Viktor misses with an elbow strike.
Viktor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Puapua can do to turn this around?
Viktor misses with an elbow over the top.
Viktor throws an elbow that misses.
Puapua dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Viktor lands an elbow inside.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike.
Viktor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Viktor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balogh Viktor dominated that second round.
That's time! Viktor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Viktor clinches with his opponent.
Puapua dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Puapua avoids a wild elbow strike from Viktor.
Viktor lands an elbow inside that Puapua shrugs off.
Viktor throws an elbow but it misses.
Viktor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Viktor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Puapua blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Viktor throws an elbow but misses.
Viktor misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Viktor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puapua's brow.
Viktor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Viktor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Viktor throws an elbow but it misses.
Puapua dodges an elbow strike from Viktor.
#T1#
Viktor lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Viktor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puapua's brow.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike.
Viktor misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Viktor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puapua's brow.
Puapua looking to slow down the pace here.
Viktor misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Viktor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puapua's brow.
Puapua avoids the elbow strike from Viktor, against the cage.
Viktor misses with an elbow over the top.
Viktor pushes off an throws an elbow but Puapua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Puapua dodges an elbow strike from Viktor.
Puapua pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2#
Viktor misses with an elbow strike.
Viktor lands a nice elbow.
Viktor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Puapua trying to control the position but instead, Viktor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Puapua into the cage.
Viktor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Viktor misses with an elbow strike.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike from Viktor.
Puapua blocks the elbow strike.
Puapua looking to slow down the pace here.
Puapua avoids the elbow strike from Viktor, against the cage.
#T3#
Viktor pushes off an throws an elbow but Puapua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Viktor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Puapua wants to stall.
Viktor lands an elbow that stopped Puapua in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Viktor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puapua's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Viktor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puapua's brow.
Viktor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Viktor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike.
Puapua slows down the pace here.
Viktor lands a nice elbow. #T4#
Viktor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike from Viktor.
Viktor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Puapua's defenses.
Viktor lands a damaging elbow.
Puapua dodges an elbow strike from Viktor.
Viktor misses with an elbow over the top.
Puapua avoids a wild elbow strike from Viktor.
Viktor throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike from Viktor.
Puapua blocks the elbow strike.
Puapua blocks an elbow strike.
Viktor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Viktor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ikapoti Puapua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Puapua wants to stall.
Viktor blocks a body shot from Puapua.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balogh Viktor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Viktor 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:24
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:24
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balogh Viktor!
A victorious Balogh Viktor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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