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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thierry Paulin (ranked 344 p4p, 34 weight class) and Milton Friedman (ranked 741 p4p, 76 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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240 lbs
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260 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thierry Paulin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Milton Friedman!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Friedman shoots in and gets a takedown into Paulin's guard.
Friedman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paulin controls Friedman momentarily but Friedman frees himself.
Paulin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Friedman is one step ahead there.
Friedman is in close to Paulin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Friedman postures up in Paulin's guard and throws a big left but Paulin blocks it.
Friedman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Friedman is working Paulin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Friedman working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulin wants to sweep here but Friedman controlling him for the moment.
Paulin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Friedman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paulin's head.
Friedman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedman trying to control but Paulin is working from the bottom.
Friedman postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Friedman working his ground and pound in the gym.
Friedman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Friedman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Friedman passes Paulin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Friedman working over Paulin with some ground and pound. Paulin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Friedman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Paulin wants to get back to full guard.
Friedman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Paulin trying to control here.
Friedman is trying to control. Paulin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Paulin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paulin tries to get out of the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Friedman lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Friedman.
Paulin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Friedman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Paulin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Friedman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Paulin tries to roll over but Friedman keeps him under control.
Friedman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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. Friedman connects with a nice short shot to Paulin's temple.
Paulin is looking for a sweep. Friedman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paulin is working hard here to advance position.
Friedman drops an elbow to the side of Paulin's head.
Friedman is nestled in close to Paulin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Friedman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Friedman.
Friedman working over Paulin with some ground and pound. Paulin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Friedman lands strikes from half guard.
Paulin is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Friedman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Friedman drops an elbow to the side of Paulin's head.
Paulin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Friedman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Friedman prevents Paulin from improving his position.
Paulin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Friedman on the ground.
Friedman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Friedman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Well, if Friedman 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.
Paulin wants to control but Friedman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Friedman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulin taking some punishment here, with Friedman in his half guard.
Paulin trying to hold on to Friedman's head to control him but Friedman postures up.
Friedman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Paulin taking some punishment here, with Friedman in his half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Friedman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Paulin is rocked!
Friedman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oh Paulin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paulin is looking to improve his position.
Paulin seems to have got his legs back now.
Paulin trying to control from the bottom.
Paulin is looking to improve his position.
Friedman lands with a punch from half guard.
Friedman prevents Paulin from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milton Friedman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Friedman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paulin pinned against the ropes. Paulin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paulin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Paulin digs a good body shot into Friedman's ribs.
Paulin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Friedman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Paulin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paulin lands a big head kick that sends Friedman tumbling to the mat! Paulin takes a step backwards and waves Friedman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Friedman is rocked!
It looks like Milton Friedman has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friedman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Paulin did well to prevent Friedman getting side control.
Friedman is still in real trouble! Can Paulin finish him?
Friedman drops an elbow to the side of Paulin's head.
Friedman seems to have recovered his senses.
Friedman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paulin is looking for a sweep. Friedman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paulin wants to control but Friedman is keeping busy.
Friedman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nice strikes from Friedman there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulin tries to roll over but Friedman keeps him under control.
Friedman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paulin defending well though.
Friedman prevents Paulin from improving his position.
Paulin trying to hold on to Friedman's head to control him but Friedman postures up.
Paulin tries to get to full guard but Friedman has control of the leg.
Friedman drops an elbow to the side of Paulin's head.
Friedman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ground and pound from Friedman.
Friedman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Friedman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Friedman working over Paulin with some ground and pound. Paulin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Friedman winds up and cracks Paulin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Friedman lands strikes from half guard.
Paulin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Friedman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Friedman.
Friedman sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Paulin! Oh, Paulin is in big trouble! Friedman lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Milton Friedman!
Milton Friedman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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