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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2023 |
#R1#
De Moncey shoots in but no luck this time.
De Moncey 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.
De Moncey moves out of range as Puck strikes.
Bon Adrien De Moncey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puck looks to throw the jab but De Moncey is out of range.
De Moncey changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice sprawl there from Puck as De Moncey shoots in.
Puck misses with an uppercut. De Moncey saw that one coming.
Nice sprawl there from Puck as De Moncey shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bon Adrien De Moncey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Moncey checks a leg kick nicely.
De Moncey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Puck sprawls and moves away.
We've been informed that Puck has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
De Moncey dives in for a single leg takedown but Puck sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
De Moncey pulls Puck into guard.
Puck trying to control the position from guard on top but De Moncey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Moncey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
De Moncey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Puck not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Puck trying to control but De Moncey is working from the bottom.
Puck not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
De Moncey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De Moncey punching from the bottom.
Puck wanted to stand there but De Moncey had control of the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
De Moncey has Puck pulled in close to control his posture.
De Moncey is looking to stand up but Puck isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
De Moncey working for a triangle but Puck defends it easily.
Puck wanted to stand there but De Moncey had control of the position. #T3#
Puck won't allow De Moncey to sweep him here. #SUB#
De Moncey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Puck doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but De Moncey is tightening it up a little... Puck has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Puck reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Puck taps out! Nice BJJ there by De Moncey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bon Adrien De Moncey!
Bon Adrien De Moncey thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WFC 22: Dias vs Puck
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Dias keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puck.
Puck looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Puck wants to land a leg kick but Dias is out of range.
A big right from Dias misses.
Dias shoots for a double leg takedown but Puck sprawls well. He's pushed Dias's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Puck missing with a left hand there. Dias was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Puck.
A big left from Puck misses.
No luck for Dias with that takedown attempt.
Puck looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Puck throws a hook but Dias blocks it.
Dias appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dias moves out of range as Puck strikes.
Puck throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dias half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dias manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Puck on his heels. He'll look to pass Puck's guard now, I'm sure.
Dias content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Dias is looking to work some ground and pound but Puck has wrist control.
Puck keeping full guard, as Dias tries to pass.
Puck trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dias is stalling in the full guard.
Puck is looking to stand up but Dias isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dias drops back looking for a leg! Puck is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Puck manages to kick Dias off! Dias jumps back into Puck's guard.
Puck is trying to control the position but Dias postures up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dias stops Puck from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dias bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dias drops down looking for a counter takedown but Puck sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Dias closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Puck did well to prevent Dias getting side control.#SUB#
Dias is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dias trying to pass the guard but Puck defending well.
Dias is thwarting Puck's attempts to control the position.
Puck tries to get to full guard but Dias has control of the leg.
Dias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Dias thows a huge punch but Puck dodges it nicely.
Puck tries to kick Dias off but Dias keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Dias seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dias trying to control from half guard but Puck is working away.
Puck is trying to stand back up but Dias is controlling him
#SUB#
Dias in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Puck tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dias!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vinny Dias!
Vinny Dias retains his welterweight title! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 20: Johnson vs Kakuzo
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Pouliot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pouliot has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice shot by Puck.
Puck scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Puck tries to keep at a distance but Pouliot has taken the fight into the clinch.
Puck throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Puck manages to break the clinch.
Puck lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Puck.
Puck staying out of range there.
A big right from Pouliot misses.
Puck scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puck lands a nice shot that snaps Pouliot's head back.
#ROC#Pouliot is rocked!
Puck moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pouliot is still on wobbly legs! Can Puck finish him?
Wolfgang Puck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puck throws a half hearted mid kick.#KD#
Puck cracks Pouliot with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Pouliot looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Puck finish him?
Crack! Puck connects with the perfect overhand right and Pouliot falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Puck!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wolfgang Puck! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 15: De Rossi vs Hyrra
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Puck misses with a wild body shot.
Scorfna feints the counter takedown.
Puck keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD2#
Scorfna looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Puck has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Scorfna wants to control from the top but Puck keeps moving.
Scorfna prevents Puck from getting back to his feet.
Scorfna wants to control from the top but Puck keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puck pulls Scorfna in to control the position.
Scorfna won't allow Puck to get back to his feet.
Scorfna tries to free his leg and advance position but Puck is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puck has Scorfna pulled in close to control his posture.
Puck keeping moving, preventing Scorfna from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Scorfna wants to pass the guard but Puck is keeping the position.
Scorfna 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Puck is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Puck defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scorfna.
Scorfna shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #KD#
Puck lands a big right hand that sends Scorfna crashing to the mat! Puck stays standing though and waves Scorfna back to his feet!#ROC#Scorfna is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scorfna tries for a takedown but Puck circles away easily
and Puck counters with a right hand from hell and Scorfna is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wolfgang Puck! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 11: Nimitz vs De Rossi
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Pearson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pearson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Puck thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Pearson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Puck lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pearson takes one to the side of the head.
Puck moves out of range of the strikes.
Pearson misses with a looping right.
Puck throws a leg kick but Pearson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pearson takes a swing at Puck's ribcage but misses.
Pearson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pearson takes one to the side of the head.
Pearson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Puck missing with a left hand there. Pearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Pearson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson swats away the attempt to clinch by Puck.#T1#
Puck throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pearson.
Pearson ducks right into an uppercut from Puck.
Puck ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pearson throws a hook but Puck blocks it.
Pearson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wolfgang Puck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puck pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Puck with a jab.#CL#
Puck pushes Pearson up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puck's elbow.
Puck lands a damaging elbow.
Pearson is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Pearson tries a body shot but Puck blocks it.
Puck has Pearson pushed against the cage.
Puck lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pearson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puck blocks a body shot from Pearson. #BC#
Puck breaks from the clinch.
Puck lands a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Puck, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheers as Puck lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pearson doesn't seem phased though.
Puck closes the distance looking to clinch
and Puck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puck throws a chopping leg kick but Pearson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A cross from Puck lands.#T3#
Puck lands a jab to the nose.
Puck looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Puck lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pearson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pearson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Puck misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheers as Puck lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pearson doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#Pearson is rocked!
Puck connects with a stiff jab that staggers Pearson - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wolfgang Puck! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN5: WW GP
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Puck lands a jab to Kakuzo's midsection.
Puck jabs at Kakuzo's body.
Kakuzo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Puck's head backwards.
Puck lunges at Kakuzo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kakuzo's hand.
Kakuzo misses with an uppercut
and Puck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Puck gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kakuzo has Puck pressed against the cage, preventing Puck from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Puck as Kakuzo tries to tie him up.
Puck avoiding damage.
Puck throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Puck prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kakuzo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Puck gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Puck tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kakuzo scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakuzo dodges an elbow strike from Puck.
Kakuzo has Puck pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Puck manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wolfgang Puck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nakagome Kakuzo.
Kakuzo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Kakuzo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kakuzo avoids the elbow strike from Puck, against the cage.
Kakuzo has a couple of punches blocked by Puck.
Puck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puck digs a right hand into Kakuzo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kakuzo's gas tank.
Puck prevents a body shot from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo blocks an elbow strike.
Kakuzo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kakuzo is looking to control Puck's arms but Puck gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kakuzo has his back to the cage.
Puck scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kakuzo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Puck.
Puck throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kakuzo stalling in the clinch.
Puck displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kakuzo up against the cage.
Kakuzo misses with a body punch.
Kakuzo tries for a takedown but Puck manages to get underhooks.
Kakuzo avoiding damage as Puck throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Puck misses with an elbow over the top.
Puck throws an elbow but it misses.
Kakuzo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Puck prevents it.
Kakuzo taking a breather. #BC#
Puck breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Puck closes the distance and pushes Kakuzo back into the cage.
Puck tries a knee to the head but Kakuzo blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puck lands an elbow that stopped Kakuzo in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Nakagome Kakuzo has been cut.
Puck throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kakuzo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Puck backwards.
Kakuzo dodges an elbow strike from Puck.
The referee calls for Puck to work.
Kakuzo misses with a punch to the body.
Kakuzo taking a breather.
Kakuzo being controlled against the cage.
Puck lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kakuzo backwards. #T3#
Kakuzo has a couple of punches blocked by Puck.
Puck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Puck.
Kakuzo is trying to maintain a safe position but Puck gets an underhook and turns Kakuzo into the cage.
Our sources have told us that Puck has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Puck working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kakuzo can't find room to land a body shot as Puck controls the action.
Puck wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kakuzo has him pressed against the cage.
Puck lands with a left to the head.
Puck looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Puck lands a hook that snaps the head of Kakuzo backwards. #BC#
Puck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kakuzo drives through and clinches with Puck against the cage.
Puck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kakuzo has Puck pushed against the cage.
Kakuzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Puck throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Kakuzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puck looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Puck taking a breather.
Puck pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kakuzo has a couple of punches blocked by Puck.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Puck just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kakuzo's brow.
Puck misses with an elbow over the top.
Kakuzo keeps control of Puck as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kakuzo has a couple of punches blocked by Puck.
Kakuzo dodges an elbow strike from Puck.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kakuzo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kakuzo looking for a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Puck.
Puck prevents a body shot from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puck's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Puck as Kakuzo tries to tie him up.
Kakuzo misses with an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Puck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nakagome Kakuzo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Puck looks to land a right hand but Kakuzo moved out of range.#CL#
Puck closes the distance and clinches.
Kakuzo can't find room to land a body shot as Puck controls the action.
Puck scores with a shot to the side of Kakuzo's head.
Puck pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Kakuzo on the inside.
Puck pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kakuzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kakuzo tries to throw a body punch but Puck avoids it by throwing Kakuzo back against the cage.
Puck lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kakuzo misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Kakuzo.
Kakuzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Puck uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puck effectively controlling the action here.
Kakuzo tries to land knees in the clinch but Puck avoids the damage to the body.
Kakuzo looking to slow down the pace here.
Kakuzo letting Puck take a breather here.#T1#
Kakuzo trying to stall but Puck improves his position.
Puck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kakuzo backwards.
Kakuzo can't find room to land a body shot as Puck controls the action.
Puck creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Puck blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Puck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kakuzo lands with a right hand.
Kakuzo throws a front kick aimed at Puck's knee but Puck avoids it well.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Puck here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Puck lands with a nice combination. Kakuzo backs away looking to recover.
Puck misses with a few strikes there.
Puck misses with a right hand
and Kakuzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puck doesn't manage to clinch there - Kakuzo circles away.
Kakuzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Puck scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puck not doing much here.
#T2#
Kakuzo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Puck's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Puck's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puck has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Kakuzo.#SUB2#
Kakuzo is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Puck with him. Puck is trying to defend but Kakuzo has an arm under the chin now! Puck grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nakagome Kakuzo! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN3
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Puck.
Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jab by Puck.
Puck fails to land with a series of punches.
Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Puck but Puck pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Puck instigates a clinch.
Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Puck.
A nice left hand lands by Puck.
#BC2#
Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch lands to the side of Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2#
Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Puck's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #ES#
Puck manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1#
Jr avoids the elbow strike from Puck, against the cage.
Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Puck shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Puck gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jr.
Wolfgang Puck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Jr.
Jr avoids the elbow strike from Puck, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Puck - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Puck is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Puck lands a nice elbow.
Puck holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T2#
Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Puck gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Puck tries to circle away but Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Jr is looking for a takedown.
Puck pushes off an throws an elbow but Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Puck lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jr backwards.
A short right from Puck on the inside.
Puck lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jr or not.
Jr looking for a takedown.
Puck looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Puck pushes off an throws an elbow but Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Puck creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jr's defenses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Puck.
Jr looks winded!
Puck looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Puck misses with an elbow over the top.
Puck being controlled against the cage.
Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Puck.
Jr letting Puck take a breather here.
Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jr avoids the elbow strike from Puck, against the cage.
Puck is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Puck to keep the fight standing.
Jr tries to pull guard but Puck won't allow it.
#BC#
Puck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Puck connects with the punch.#T4#
Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#Jr is rocked!#CL#
Puck rushes Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Puck finish him?
Puck content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Puck is pressed up against the cage. Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Puck down to the mat. Puck avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jr seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Puck feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jr sprawling to the canvas! Jr rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Puck finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puck ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Jr's jaw. Jr's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Puck does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wolfgang Puck! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 5: Riak vs Polo
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Freeman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puck.
Puck swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Freeman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Puck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Freeman.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Come on Puck - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Freeman is trying to stall.
Puck tries to throw a body punch but Freeman avoids it by throwing Puck back against the cage.
Puck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puck throws an elbow that misses.
Puck lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Freeman's coach down at Canucks Combat Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Freeman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A shot in the inside from Puck.
Freeman tries to stall but Puck uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Freeman. #BC#
Puck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Puck throws a lazy uppercut
and Freeman counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Puck takes the fight into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Puck has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Freeman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Puck will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Freeman up against the cage.
Freeman dodges an elbow strike from Puck.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Puck lands an elbow that stopped Freeman in his tracks for a moment.
Puck pushes off an throws an elbow but Freeman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Freeman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Puck just stands there and leans against the cage.
Puck lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2#
Puck works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The referee is keeping an eye on Puck - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Puck lands a damaging elbow.
Puck lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Freeman backwards.
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!
Puck lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Puck creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Freeman's defenses.
Freeman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Freeman blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Puck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Puck throws a lazy right hand but Freeman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Puck clinches up against the cage.
Puck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puck is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T3#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Puck.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Freeman being controlled against the cage.
Puck stalling.
Come on Puck - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Puck gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Freeman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Freeman is trying to maintain a safe position but Puck gets an underhook and turns Freeman into the cage.
Freeman stalling in the clinch but Puck improves position.
Puck lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Freeman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4##BC#
Puck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Puck takes the fight into the clinch.
Freeman is trying to pull guard but Puck turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Puck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puck taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Puck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Puck is looking to take this one to the mat.
Freeman fails to pull guard.
Wolfgang Puck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierce Freeman.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Freeman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Puck lands an elbow that stopped Freeman in his tracks for a moment.
Puck tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Freeman avoids it.#BC#
Puck breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Puck dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Puck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wolfgang Puck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puck lands with a good body shot.
Puck will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Puck connects with a looping right hand.
#CL#
Puck rushes Freeman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Puck lands a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Puck as Freeman tries to tie him up.
Puck works on Freeman's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Puck as Freeman tries to tie him up.
Freeman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice elbow from Puck. #T1#
Puck lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Freeman looking to slow down the pace here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Puck lands an elbow inside.
Puck is struggling to control the position.
Puck lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Puck manages to break the clinch.
Puck throws a predictable looking body shot
and Freeman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Puck misses with a hook
and Freeman counters with a right hand to the body.
Wolfgang Puck is winning the standup battle so far.
Freeman works Puck's body with a nice hook.
Puck scores with a sloppy right hand. Freeman should have avoided that one.
Puck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Freeman can do to turn this around?
Puck misses with a looping left.
Freeman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Freeman throws a body shot but no joy.
Freeman throws a body shot but no joy.
Freeman misses the body punch
and Puck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puck lands a jab to the nose.
Puck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Freeman.
Puck throws a poor cross that misses
and Freeman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Freeman just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Puck instigates a clinch. #BC#
Puck breaks the clinch.
Puck takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Puck takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Freeman throws a body shot but no joy.
Puck is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Freeman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puck.
Freeman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Puck throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Freeman connects with the punch.
Puck throws a right hand that misses
and Freeman counters with a right hand to the body.
A shot to the liver by Freeman. Beautiful body shot.
Freeman throws a shot to the body.
Puck takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Freeman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puck on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Freeman misses with a wild body shot.
Puck is looking to clinch but Freeman is avoiding it.
Freeman lands a jab to Puck's midsection.
Freeman lands a nice shot to the body.
Freeman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Puck rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freeman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puck manages to avoid it.#T4#
Freeman lands a lovely overhand right.
Freeman looks to score with a jab to the body but Puck is just out of range.
Puck wants to clinch up but Freeman keeps it at a distance.
Freeman connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Freeman. Puck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puck tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Freeman counters with a nice body shot.
Freeman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puck was well out of range. Poor timing from Freeman.
Puck throws a big counter combination but Freeman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Freeman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Freeman there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Puck moves into the clinch.
Freeman trying to stall but Puck improves his position.
Puck misses with an elbow strike.
Puck scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierce Freeman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Puck closes the distance and clinches.
Freeman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Freeman dodges an elbow strike from Puck.
Puck stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Puck as the two fighters clinch.
Puck prevents a body shot from Freeman.
Puck lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Freeman taking a breather.
Freeman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puck stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puck lands a damaging elbow.
Puck stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Puck lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Puck is stalling here.
Freeman blocks an elbow strike from Puck.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Puck.
Puck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Puck content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Puck'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.
Freeman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Puck presses Freeman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Puck.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Freeman misses with a punch to the body.
Puck creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Freeman's defenses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Puck.
Puck throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Freeman trying to control the position but instead, Puck has worked for underhooks and has pushed Freeman into the cage.
Puck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Freeman backwards.
Puck lands an elbow inside that Freeman shrugs off.
Puck misses with an elbow strike.
Freeman tries to stall but Puck uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Puck breaks from the clinch.
Freeman looks to score with a jab to the body but Puck is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Puck darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3##CL#
Puck has managed to clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Puck pushes Freeman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Freeman wants to stall.
Freeman avoids a wild elbow strike from Puck.
Puck works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Freeman stalling in the clinch but Puck improves position.
Freeman is trying to maintain a safe position but Puck gets an underhook and turns Freeman into the cage.
Puck lands an elbow inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Puck.
Puck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Freemans head.
Freeman is trying to break the clinch but Puck has him pressed against the cage.
Puck lands a right hand. #T4#
Puck taking a breather.
Puck prevents a body shot from Freeman.
Puck lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Freeman.
Freeman tries to throw a body punch but Puck avoids it by throwing Freeman back against the cage.
Freeman fails to pull guard.
Freeman avoids the elbow strike from Puck, against the cage.
Puck'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.
Wolfgang Puck has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Puck effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puck misses with an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Puck showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Puck 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Puck! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 3
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Puck has knocked Mouse down with a huge combo! Puck steps away and waves a wobbly Mouse back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Puck throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC2#Mouse is rocked!
Puck fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Mouse out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Wolfgang Puck! |
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