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Event:
The Island Season 12, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Punchy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT#It looks like Trent Punchy has been cut.
Car connects with a jab.
Punchy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Punchy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Car misses.
Car throws a looping overhand right but Punchy ducks down to avoid it.
Car definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Car sizes up Punchy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Car throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Punchy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Punchy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Car is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Car seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Punchy trying to control the position from guard on top but Car is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Punchy drops back looking for a leg! Car is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Car manages to kick Punchy off! Punchy jumps back into Car's guard.
Punchy wants to pass the guard but Car is keeping the position.
Car knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Punchy on the ground.
Punchy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Punchy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Punchy trying to control the position from guard on top but Car is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Car pulls Punchy in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Punchy.
A big right from Car misses.
Punchy feints the counter takedown.
Nice jab there from Car.
Punchy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Car scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Punchy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC#Punchy is rocked!#T3#
Car throws a looping overhand right but Punchy ducks down to avoid it.
Punchy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Car scores with a decent looking hook.
Punchy is still on wobbly legs! Can Car finish him?
Car thows a left - swing and a miss!
Punchy feints the counter takedown.
Punchy seems to have recovered his senses.
Car throws a lazy right hand but Punchy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Car darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Car cracks a nice hook into Punchy's ribs.
Car is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Punchy is aggressively charging in as Car backs up avoiding any damage. Car tosses out a jab and Punchy runs right into it face first! Punchy is out cold! Car dropped down on all fours and is barking in Punchy's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). New Car!
During a confident post fight interview, New Car thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Pantovic as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Pantovic clinches up against the cage.
Pantovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Punchy tries to pull guard but Pantovic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pantovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Punchy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Punchy stalling.
Pantovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Punchy working aggressively here.
Punchy blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Punchy pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pantovic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Punchy is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Punchy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pantovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Punchy is tightening it up a little... Pantovic has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Pantovic reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Pantovic taps out! Nice BJJ there by Punchy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Trent Punchy!
A victorious Trent Punchy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
IXF LV
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Punchy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Veainu thuds his right hand into Punchy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Trent Punchy has been cut.#KD#
Veainu lands a big uppercut and Punchy crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Punchy looks OK. Veainu waves Punchy back to his feet!#ROC#Punchy is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punchy ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Punchy is still on wobbly legs! Can Veainu finish him?
Siale Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu is stalking Punchy. Punchy circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Veainu, and it's lights out! Punchy really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Siale Veainu!
Siale Veainu retains his middleweight title! |
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Event:
IXF LI
Date: Jul 28, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Grappler has closed the distance and engaged Punchy in a clinch.
Grappler blocks an uppercut.
Punchy tries to pull guard but Grappler won't allow it.
Punchy can't get the takedown.
Grappler gets underhooks to prevent Punchy's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Punchy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Punchy throws a punch but it's blocked by Grappler.
Grappler throws a knee to the head but misses.
Grappler lands a nice elbow.
Punchy dodges an elbow strike from Grappler.
Grappler leaning against his opponent.
Nice elbow from Grappler.
Grappler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grappler lands an elbow just above Punchy 's eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Punchy.
Punchy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grappler content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Grappler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grappler misses with an elbow strike.
Grappler told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Punchy looking to slow down the pace here.
Punchy misses with a punch to the body.
Grappler lands an elbow inside that Punchy shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Trent Punchy has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grappler tries to throw a body punch but Punchy avoids it by throwing Grappler back against the cage.
Grappler tries to land a knee to the head but Punchy blocks with his arms.
#T1#
Grappler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Punchy's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grappler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Punchy's brow. #TD#
Punchy turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Punchy manages to end up in side control.
Punchy 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.
Grappler sneaks back into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grappler can do anything to dispel that myth.
Punchy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grappler keeps working.
Grappler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Punchy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grappler is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Punchy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grappler defends it well.
Grappler controlling the position well.
Grappler is looking to control Punchy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grappler avoid being mounted?#T2#
Punchy wants to control but Grappler is keeping him busy.
Grappler tries to roll over but Punchy keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grappler is not content to let Punchy control the position.
Grappler trying to control here.
#SUB#
Punchy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grappler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grappler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Punchy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grappler is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Punchy trying to control the position from guard on top but Grappler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grappler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Punchy wants to control from the top but Grappler keeps moving.
Grappler can't keep his opponent in guard - Punchy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Punchy prevents Grappler from improving his position.#SUB#
Punchy has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Grappler defend it? Punchy steps over the head and cranks it - Grappler is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Punchy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trent Punchy!
An out of breath Trent Punchy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
IXF XLIX
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Thunder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Punchy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thunder scores with a jab to the body.
Punchy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thunder.
Punchy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thunder lands a body shot.
Thunder swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder cracks Punchy with a good jab.
Thunder lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T1#
Thunder scores with the left hand. Punchy knows he should have avoided that one.
Thunder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thunder lands with a hook. Punchy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Danga de danga de dang - Thunder scores with a four punch combination!
Thunder lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Thunder takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Punchy pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Punchy pushes a forearm under Thunder's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Thunder is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trent Punchy!
Trent Punchy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
IXF XLVII
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Godoi blocks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Godoi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Punchy throws a leg kick but Godoi checks it.
Punchy throws a poor cross that misses
and Punchy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Punchy misses
enabling Godoi to counter with a crisp jab.
Punchy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Punchy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Godoi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Punchy! Godoi lets Punchy back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Trent Punchy has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punchy swings widly with a right hand
and Godoi counters with a huge left! Punchy is in big trouble! He's backing up but Godoi isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Punchy from any more damage. A dominating finish by Godoi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guilherme Godoi!
After winning the bout, Guilherme Godoi 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:
IXF XLII
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag scores with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Trent Punchy has been cut.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Kraag swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Punchy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kraag !
We've been hearing good reports from Punchy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kraag managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Punchy.
#SUB#
Punchy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kraag , who protects the arm well.
Kraag wants to control but Punchy postures up.#SUB#
Punchy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Punchy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kraag , who protects the arm well.
The referee asks Punchy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Punchy prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Kraag tries to escape but Punchy is in control.
Kraag is looking to reverse the position.
Punchy working away.
A lull in the action here as Punchy stalls from top position.
Kraag wants to get back to his feet.
Punchy is staying tight to Kraag 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kraag told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Punchy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Punchy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Punchy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kraag wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
An elbow from Punchy crashes against the mat.
#SUB#
Kraag is wriggling around trying to escape but Punchy has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Kraag taps out and Punchy picks up the big win! Great work there by Punchy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Trent Punchy!
Our winner, Trent Punchy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
IXF XXXI
Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Grappler forces Punchy back against the cage and clinches.
Punchy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grappler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Punchy misses with some punches.
Punchy avoids a wild elbow strike from Grappler.#TD#
Punchy pulls guard.
My spies in Muay Thai and BJJ | Clinchwork inform me that Grappler has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Grappler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Punchy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grappler. #SUB#
Punchy is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Grappler frees his head nicely. Oh but Punchy has switched to an armbar! Grappler is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Trent Punchy!
A very excited looking Trent Punchy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
IXF XXVIII
Date: May 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Punchy motions for Car to come forward. Punchy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Punchy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Car's half guard.
Car tries to kick Punchy off but Punchy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Well, if Punchy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Car won't allow Punchy to pass to mount.
Car looks like he's trying to stand up.
Punchy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Car keeps working.
Punchy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Car's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Car looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Punchy passes to side control. #SUB2#
Punchy is trying to get an arm triangle but Car is defending well.
Car is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Car knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Punchy on the ground.
Car is trying to escape the position but Punchy is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Punchy has hold of Car's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Car seems comfortable defending it but Punchy has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Car is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Car is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Punchy couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trent Punchy!
Trent Punchy thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
IXF XXIII
Date: May 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Dew tries for a takedown but Punchy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dew closes this distance looking for a takedown but Punchy circles away.#TD2#
Dew closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Punchy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Punchy actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Punchy looking for submissions off his back.
Punchy gets full guard.
Dew content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Dew has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Punchy to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dew is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Punchy pulls down on the head and he's put Dew to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Trent Punchy!
A very excited looking Trent Punchy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
IXF XVI
Date: Apr 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Bloom tries to clinch but Punchy is having none of it.
Bloom tries to close the distance and clinch but Punchy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Punchy closes the distance and clinches.
Punchy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bloom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Bloom is fighting off a takedown attempt but Punchy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bloom to the mat. Bloom regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Punchy drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Punchy as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Bloom screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Punchy! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Trent Punchy!
A victorious Trent Punchy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Usher gets a clinch.
Punchy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Usher is defending well.
Punchy being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Usher.
Punchy wants to take the fight to the mat but Usher manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Punchy has hold of one of Usher's legs. Usher is fighting the takedown attempt but Punchy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Punchy content to stall in guard here.
Punchy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Punchy trying to control but Usher is working from the bottom.
Usher wants to stand and escape but Punchy is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Punchy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Usher is looking to stand up but Punchy isn't so interested in that idea.
Punchy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Punchy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Usher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Punchy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Usher can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Punchy controls the pace.
Usher wants to stand but Punchy is controlling the position.
Usher has momentary wrist control but Punchy slips an elbow through the middle.
Usher wants to stand but Punchy is controlling the position.
Punchy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Usher is looking to stand up but Punchy isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Punchy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Usher sprawls well initially but Punchy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Usher looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, if Punchy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2##SUB#
Punchy maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Usher could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Punchy has cracked it and Usher is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Punchy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trent Punchy! |
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