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Event:
KOFC 65 - Out vs Sarducci v2.0
Date: Sep 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Paul throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Locke counters with a takedown into side control.
Paul tries to buck Locke off but Locke is having none of it.
Locke throws an elbow but Paul slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Paul's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Locke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paul keeps working.
Locke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Locke in side control lands a decent elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Bryan Paul has been cut.
Locke trying to control the action but Paul is working from the bottom.
Locke is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke working the body and head with strikes.
Paul managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Locke.
#T1#
Locke scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Paul to see if he's OK.#CUT#
That has opened up Bryan Paul's cut even more.
Paul gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Locke looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Locke performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Locke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Paul tries to get to full guard but Locke has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
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. Locke connects with a nice short shot to Paul's temple. #CUT#
Bryan Paul's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bryan Paul's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mallador Locke!
Mallador Locke bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
KOFC 62 - Jepsen vs Crawley
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Cortez moves to clinch but Paul breaks away
enabling Paul to counter with a crisp jab.
Paul scores with a decent looking hook.
Paul looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cortez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tuco Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cortez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cortez fails to land with a series of punches.
Cortez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cortez.
Paul throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cortez on the side of the head.
A jab from Paul misses.
Cortez throws a push kick but Paul slaps the foot to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paul lands a jab to the nose.
Paul throws a low kick, looking for Cortez's leg but Cortez calmly moves out of range.
Paul backing away here, and Cortez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Good leg kick by Cortez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Cortez. #T1#
Cortez lands a jab to Paul's midsection.
Cortez dodges the punch combination from Paul.
A low kick from Cortez is predictable there
and Paul counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Paul moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cortez.
Jab, jab by Paul - just one landing.
Paul shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cortez but Cortez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paul throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cortez counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Bryan Paul has been cut.
Paul misses with a hook. Cortez ducked under it nicely.
Paul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paul lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cortez lands with a straight right. Paul didn't see that one coming.
Paul connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Paul connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Paul takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Paul tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cortez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tuco Cortez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paul takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Paul tests Cortez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez misses with a kick to the body.
Cortez throws a right hand that Paul ducks under and follows up with a left that Paul also avoids with ease.
Paul takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Paul missing with a left hand there. Cortez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cortez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Paul slips a straight right by Cortez.
Paul lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Paul scoring well with a low kick there.
Paul goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Good leg kick by Cortez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Paul moves out of range of the strikes.
Cortez cracks the inside of Paul's front leg.
Paul looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Paul is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Cortez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paul misses with a hook.
Paul moves out of range of the body kick from Cortez.
Cortez walks into a left hand.
Paul connects with a crisp jab.
Cortez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Paul blocks a head kick by Cortez.
An attempted straight right counter from Paul misses the target.
Paul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortez.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cortez!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paul checks a leg kick.
Paul misses with a left hand
and Cortez counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Paul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez flicks out a counter leg kick but Paul steps away.
Paul misses with a few strikes there.
Paul throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cortez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cortez throws a hook but Paul blocks it.
Cortez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cortez avoids the head kick by Paul.
Cortez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Paul fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cortez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cortez looks to land a left hand but Paul moved out of range nicely.
Cortez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cortez throws a hook but Paul avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Paul lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cortez's sensitive parts.
Paul looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bryan Paul will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bryan Paul's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cortez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Paul on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paul fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Paul looks for the body kick but Cortez saw that one coming.
Cortez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Paul's head.
Paul looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cortez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cortez tries to score with a low kick but Paul moves his leg out of the way.
Cortez thumps Paul with a low kick.
Cortez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paul.
Cortez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A head kick from Paul lands but Cortez takes it in his stride.
Cortez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Paul counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Paul is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cortez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Paul connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cortez misses with a body punch
and Paul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cortez.
Paul throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bryan Paul is winning the standup battle so far.
Paul takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cortez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cortez blocks a jab.
Paul moves out of range as Cortez strikes.
A low kick from Cortez misses
and Paul counters with a straight right hand.
Cortez misses with a low kick.
Paul lands with an uppercut that bounces Cortez off the cage and back into range.
Cortez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cortez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Paul comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Paul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Paul moves away from the strike by Cortez.
Paul is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paul with a jab.
Paul throws a half hearted mid kick.
Paul walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cortez.
A nice leg kick lands there from Paul.
Paul takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bryan Paul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paul avoids the body shot from Cortez.
Paul misses with a wild combination.
Cortez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Paul misses.
Nice jab there from Cortez.
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick
and Paul counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Cortez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cortez misses with a double jab.
Cortez misses with a low kick as Paul jumps back.
Cortez throws a chopping leg kick but Paul manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Paul cracks Cortez with an open hand slap.
Cortez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paul is looking to counter punch.
Paul misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cortez! But no joy.
Cortez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Paul lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cortez tries to clinch but Paul is having none of it.
Cortez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cortez throws a head kick but Paul moves out of range.
Paul throwing a counter right hand but Cortez manages to avoid it.
Paul blocks a head kick by Cortez.
Paul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortez was well out of range. Poor timing from Paul.#T4#
Cortez falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Paul to counter with a crisp jab.
Paul cracks Cortez with a right hand 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!
Cortez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Paul misses.
Cortez tries a quick counter leg kick but Paul is wise to it.
A head kick misses from Cortez.
Paul is looking to counter punch.
Paul bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cortez's head backwards.
Paul throws a right and a left that Cortez avoids nicely.
Paul takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Paul lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cortez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paul lands a jab to the nose.
Paul takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cortez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bryan Paul will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bryan Paul's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cortez lands a jab to the nose.
Paul fails to land with a series of punches.
Paul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cortez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cortez takes one to the side of the head.
Paul takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cortez lands a nice shot to the body.
Cortez misses with an uppercut. Paul saw that one coming.
Paul is looking to counter punch.
Paul is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Paul throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez throws a big shot that misses.
Paul shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cortez as he avoids it easily.
Cortez connects with a leg kick. Paul looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cortez slips a jab from Paul.
Cortez connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Cortez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Paul checks a leg kick.
Cortez stuns Paul with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cortez feints and then cracks Paul's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Paul down.
Paul looks to land a combination but Cortez avoids it well.
Cortez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Paul's calf.
Cortez scores with a head kick.
Paul cracks Cortez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses.
Paul lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cortez backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paul displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Paul goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Paul jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
That kick from Cortez tenderised Paul's leg. Paul is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cortez scores with a leg kick.
Cortez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cortez throws a solid leg kick but Paul takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cortez.
Paul moves out of range as Cortez strikes.
Cortez lands the left hand.
Cortez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paul lands with a shot to the body.
Paul lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Some wild striking there from Paul.
Paul lands a jab.
Cortez fakes the leg kick and cracks Paul in the body. #T3#
Paul throws a right hand that Cortez ducks under and follows up with a left that Cortez also avoids with ease.
Paul takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paul misses the shot to the body.
Paul scores with the left hand. Cortez knows he should have avoided that one.
Paul misses the jab.
Paul thows a leg kick but Cortez checks it
and Cortez counters with a nice leg kick.
Cortez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Cortez there.
Cortez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sloppy strikes from Paul. Those never looked like landing.
Paul takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cortez misses with a low kick.
Cortez throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Paul counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paul.
Cortez is wriggling around but Paul manages to pass to half guard.
Cortez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVB#
Paul slows the pace down in half guard.
Paul drops an elbow to the side of Cortez's head.
Bryan Paul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Paul is trying to work for a kimura but Cortez is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bryan Paul.
Well Paul 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Paul!
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Event:
KOFC 56 - Cheek vs Out
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Paul.
Paul throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paul.
Gracie slips a jab from Paul.
Gracie tries to counter by clinching up but Paul breaks away and moves out of range.
Paul scores with a leg kick.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Paul moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Paul.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Paul.
Paul throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Paul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Paul tries to get set, Gracie tries to push him back and clinch up but Paul manages to avoid the attempt.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paul throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Paul tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Paul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paul looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie is looking to counter the offense by Paul and move into the clinch.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Paul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paul darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Paul throws a head kick that misses.
Jab from Paul.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick from Paul.
Paul throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Paul throws a head kick that Gracie semi-blocks.
Paul feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Gracie is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Paul's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T2#
Paul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie looks for the body kick but Paul saw that one coming.
Paul misses with a straight left.
Gracie cracks Paul with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paul pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gracie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Paul checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Paul looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
As Paul tries to get set, Gracie tries to push him back and clinch up but Paul manages to avoid the attempt.
Paul throws a body shot but no joy.
Paul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Paul.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie is looking to counter the offense by Paul and move into the clinch.#T3#
Paul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Paul is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gracie with a body shot.#CL#
Gracie gets a clinch. #TD2#
Paul turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Paul manages to end up in side control.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Paul off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is not going to allow Paul to sit and survive in this position.
Paul trying to get back to his feet but Gracie is in full control for now.
Paul trying to control the hands but Gracie breaks the grip. #SUB#
Gracie is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Paul has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T4##SUB#
Gracie looking for the RNC.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Gracie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Paul is defending well though. Gracie let's go of the attempt for now.
Paul tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gracie is not going to allow Paul to sit and survive in this position.
Paul is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to keep control of the position but Paul is staying busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Paul dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Paul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paul throws a body kick that misses.
Paul takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Paul throws a body shot but no joy.
Paul connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Paul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie tries to counter by clinching up but Paul breaks away and moves out of range.
Paul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Paul throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Paul misses the jab.
Paul throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Paul lands a nice shot to the body.
Paul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paul thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paul paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Paul.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Paul looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Paul slips under a jab from Gracie.#T2#
Paul scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gracie slips a straight right by Paul.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Paul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paul swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gracie takes a kick to the side of the head.
Paul with a jab.
Paul throws a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Paul is quick to defend against it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie avoids the head kick by Paul.
Gracie tries to clinch but Paul moves out of range.
Paul raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gracie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Paul is quick to defend against it.
Paul takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Paul scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
Paul has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Paul looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie scores with a sloppy right hand. Paul should have avoided that one.
Paul throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Gracie counters by clinching up.
Gracie is pushing Paul up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gracie 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.
Paul tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Paul letting Gracie take a breather here.
Gracie is pushing Paul up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gracie missing with knees to the body.
Paul tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gracie smiles and moves away.
#T4#
The fighters circling - Paul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie is looking to counter the offense by Paul and move into the clinch.
Gracie throws a half hearted mid kick.
Paul throws a big shot that misses.
Paul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paul throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gracie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Paul throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gracie.
Paul tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paul.
#CL#
Paul gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Paul has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gracie regains guard immediately.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Paul got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paul has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Paul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Paul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paul throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Paul scores with a nice strike.
Paul avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Paul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Paul circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Paul.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Paul slips the punch.
Paul looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Gracie lands with a slapping head kick.
Paul misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paul jabs at Gracie's body.
Paul scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Paul fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Paul tries to land a front kick but Gracie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Paul lands a nice looking body shot.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Paul.
Gracie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paul.
#CL#
Gracie clinches. #TD#
Gracie jumps into guard, dragging Paul to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Paul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paul wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB#
Paul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie 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##SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paul gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paulo Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paulo Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Paul uses it to pass to side control.
Paul trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Paul is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#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.
Gracie tries to bench press Paul off him but Paul keeps the position.
Bryan Paul is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paul staying calm.
Gracie is working to avoid the ground and pound but Paul connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Paul moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Paul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Paul 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Paul!
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Event:
KOFC 47 - Karelin vs Obama 3
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Paul throws a right hand that Rones ducks under and follows up with a left that Rones also avoids with ease.
Rones misses with a body shot.
Paul with a poor takedown
and Rones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paul thinking.
Rones misses the shot to the body.
Paul moves out of range of the strikes.
Rones scores with a jab. Paul acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Bryan Paul has been cut.
Paul lands a jab to the nose.
Rones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rones is looking to counter punch.
Rones misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rones.
Paul shoots in but Rones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rones is looking for a counter combo.
Paul jabs at Rones's body.#T1#
Rones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rones throws the left hand but Paul avoids the punch easily.
Paul unleashes a big counter combination but Rones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rones.
Paul lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paul.
Rones stuffs the takedown attempt from Paul. Paul gets slowly back to his feet.
Joy Rones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Paul.
Paul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rones was well out of range. Poor timing from Paul.
Rones misses with a looping right.
Rones throws a shot from downtown. Paul moves away and avoids it.
Paul moves out of range as Rones strikes.
Paul tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Joy Rones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paul takes a swing at Rones's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Paul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rones manages to avoid it.
Paul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rones moves away.
Rones scores with a jab to the head.
We've been told by Rones's head coaches at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paul moves out of range of the strikes.
Paul goes for a double leg but Rones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rones continues to drive forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Paul misses with an uppercut
and Rones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paul tries a head kick but it misses.
Paul ducks under a wild hook from Rones.
Paul let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Paul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rones.
Rones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A cross from Paul lands.
Rones slips a jab from Paul.
Paul misses the shot to the body.
Rones throwing a counter right hand but Paul manages to avoid it.#T3#
Rones lands with a cross.
No joy there for Paul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paul throws a body punch but Rones moves out of range.
Paul throws out a loose jab but Rones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Paul releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Paul lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Paul.
Rones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paul was well out of range. Poor timing from Rones.
Paul misses with an uppercut.
Rones loads up on a big right hand but Paul slips the punch.
Rones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paul.
Paul looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Paul misses with a body shot.
Rones misses with a body shot
and Paul counters with a nice body kick.
#T4#
Rones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paul with a poor takedown
and Paul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
That has opened up Bryan Paul's cut even more.
Paul throws a head kick that misses
enabling Rones to counter with a crisp jab.
Paul with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Paul misses with a leg kick.
Rones lands a nice hook to Paul's body. Paul takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Paul at a distance.
Paul looks winded!
Rones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paul.
Rones is looking to counter punch.
Paul doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rones.
Paul lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rones jabs Paul to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joy Rones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bryan Paul's cut.
That's time! Rones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Paul shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rones is trying to defend but Paul finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rones tries to get to full guard but Paul has control of the leg.
Paul sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rones defending well though. #SUB2#
Paul seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Paul seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paul is working away from the top position though.
Paul wants to free his trapped foot but Rones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Paul is taking a breather. Rones says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Paul moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Rones.
#SUB2#
Paul goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rones rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Paul's guard! Nice work there by Rones!
Rones 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.
Paul looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Rones wants to get up but he can't break Paul's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rones looking to sit in guard and control but Paul gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paul on the ground.
Rones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Rones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paul stands and throws Rones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rones is looking for a sweep.#T3##SUB2#
Paul is trying to get an arm triangle but Rones is defending well.
Rones gets back to half guard.
Rones tries to get to full guard but Paul has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Paul seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Paul is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rones defends it well.
Ground and pound from Paul.
Paul is looking to advance position but Rones won't allow it.
Paul thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rones's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paul prevents Rones from improving his position.#SUB2#
Paul is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Paul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bryan Paul's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rones scores with a jab to the body.
Rones connects with a body shot that sends Paul's belly button to the back.
Paul takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rones throws a poor cross that misses
and Paul counters with a nice body shot.
Rones throws an off balance right hand
and Paul counters with a straight right hand.
Rones thuds a left hand into Paul's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Rones.
Rones lands a nice shot that snaps Paul's head back.
Rones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Paul under the eye.#T1#
Paul paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Paul. Those never looked like landing.
Paul with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rones.
Paul throws the left hand but Rones avoids the punch easily.
Rones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Rones.#CUT#
The cut above Bryan Paul's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rones throws a shot from downtown. Paul moves away and avoids it.
Rones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paul lands a jab to the head.
Rones cracks Paul with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Rones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Rones finds it's way through Paul's defenses. #ROC#
Paul is rocked!
Paul takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Paul is still on wobbly legs! Can Rones finish him?
Rones throws a poor cross that misses
and Paul counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paul throws a poor cross that misses
and Rones counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Paul off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Rones follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Paul was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joy Rones!
A victorious Joy Rones 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:
KOFC 41 - Jones vs Sionis
Date: Apr 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Bich tries to clinch up.
Bich tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Paul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bich misses the shot to the body.
Paul scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Bich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paul tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bich just stands there and leans against the cage.
Paul jumps guard but Bich stands there with Paul around his waist. Paul gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Paul has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bich regains guard immediately.
Bich keeping moving, preventing Paul from controlling successfully.
Paul slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Bich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paul is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Paul postures up and lands a big shot to Bich's brow.
Paul working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Paul trying to control but Bich is working from the bottom.
Bich on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bich tries to get out of the position.
Paul tries to free his leg and advance position but Bich is retaining full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paul trying to control but Bich is working from the bottom.
Paul not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Paul's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paul looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Paul lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Paul keeps the fight on the outside.
Bich is looking to clinch but Paul is avoiding it.
#T3#
Paul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bich.
Bich wants to clinch.
Paul lands a slapping body shot.
Bich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paul slips a straight right by Bich.
Paul throws a body punch but Bich moves out of range.
Paul ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bich is looking to clinch.
Bich digs a good hook to Paul's body.
Paul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Bich is looking to clinch.
Paul changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bich tries to avoid it but Paul manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bich to the ground. Bich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phuc Bich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Paul.
Paul throws a hook but Bich blocks it.
Bich throws a lazy right hand but Paul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Paul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bich throws a body punch but Paul moves out of range.
Paul scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Phuc Bich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Paul.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bich tries to clinch up.
Paul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bich.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Bich has Paul up against the cage in a clinch.
Paul tries to score a body lock takedown but Bich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bich gets underhooks to prevent Paul's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Paul 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#
Paul tries a head kick but it misses.
Bryan Paul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Bich misses.
Bich wants to clinch up but Paul keeps it at a distance.
Bich wants to clinch.
Bich closes the distance looking to clinch
and Paul counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Paul tries to bum rush Bich with a series of wild strikes but Bich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bich slips under a jab.#CL#
Bich drives through and clinches with Paul against the cage.
Paul has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Paul tries to pull guard but Bich won't allow it.
Paul takes a shot to the head.
Bich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Bich swings wildly with an uppercut but Paul uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Paul turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Paul manages to end up in side control.
Bich might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Paul controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Paul tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Paul wants to control but Bich is keeping him busy.
Paul lands some shots froms side control.#T2##SUB2#
Paul looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Paul tries for a kimura but Bich is defending well.
Bich is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Paul is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Paul tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paul has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Paul wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bich, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB2#
Paul tries for a kimura but Bich is defending well.
Bich wants to control but Paul postures up.
Paul wants to control for a moment but Bich uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Paul is looking to take a break and control but Bich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Paul prevents Bich from improving his position.
Paul moves into full mount! Bich won't be happy about that!
Bich is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paul looking to control but Bich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Paul with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Paul 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#
Bich moves in looking to clinch but Paul pushes him off.
Paul misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Paul.
Paul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bich is looking to wear down Paul with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Paul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paul goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Paul is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Paul cracks Bich with a good jab.
Paul lands the left hand.
Bich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paul.
Paul fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bich wants to clinch but Paul slips to the side
and Paul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paul misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Bich forces Paul back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Paul has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bich after a bit of a struggle.
Bich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paul content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Bich.
Bich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bich stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Still in the clinch, Bich scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Bich as the two fighters clinch.
Paul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bich has Paul pushed against the cage.
Paul blocks an uppercut.
Bich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paul fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Phuc Bich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phuc Bich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Paul.#T2#
Bich works on Paul's body with a couple of short punches.
Bich scores with a shoulder strike.
Bich lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Bryan Paul has been cut.
Bich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paul blocks a body shot from Bich.
Bich tries to throw a body punch but Paul avoids it by throwing Bich back against the cage.
Paul blocks an uppercut.
Bich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bich lands a left hand.
Bich tries a body shot but Paul blocks it.
Bich throws a head punch that misses.
Bich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bich can't find room to land a body shot as Paul controls the action.
#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Bich.
Bich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paul.
Bich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paul has Bich pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bich manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Bich.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bich.
Bich scores with a hook to the body.
Bich cracks Paul with a nice body shot.
Bich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bich misses with a punch on the inside.
Bich pushes Paul back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bich has a couple of punches blocked by Paul.
Paul changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bich fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bich looks to land a combination but Paul avoids it well. #T4#
Bich goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Bich rushes Paul and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bich throws a punch but it's blocked by Paul.
A short left from Bich.
Bich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paul backwards.
Bich lands a body punch.
Bryan Paul is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bich tries to work over Paul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bich is pushing Paul up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phuc Bich showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Paul 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Paul!
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Event:
KOFC 34 - Brandao vs Coleman
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Locke throws an off balance right hand
and Paul counters with a nice uppercut.
Locke shoots for a double leg takedown but Paul sprawls well. He's pushed Locke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Paul connects with a right hand. Locke shakes it off.
Locke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Locke throws an off balance right hand
and Paul counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Locke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mallador Locke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Locke changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Paul looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Locke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Locke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Locke working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paul avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Locke.
Locke postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB#
Locke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Locke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Locke lands a few punches from side control.
Locke trying to control the position but Paul is working away.
You can see the frustration on Paul's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Locke tries to score with some ground and pound. Paul controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Paul wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Paul is working to avoid the ground and pound but Locke connects with a decent elbow.
Locke looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Paul is avoiding damage well.
#SUB#
Locke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Locke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Locke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paul keeps working. #T2##SUB#
Locke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Paul is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Locke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Locke wants to control but Paul is keeping him busy.
Locke throws an elbow but Paul slips to the side and avoids it well.
Paul is looking for a sweep.
Paul struggling a bit here.
Locke throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Paul wants to get back to his feet but Locke drags him back down.#T3#
Locke is looking to take a break and control but Paul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paul regains half guard.
Locke trying to control from half guard but Paul is working away. #SUB#
Locke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Paul defends it well.
Locke wants to free his trapped foot but Paul is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Locke lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Paul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paul is trying to stand up here but Locke is controlling him well. #T4##SUB#
Locke seems to be working for a kimura but Paul defends the submission attempt.
Locke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Locke lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Paul trying to control from the bottom.
Paul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Locke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Locke seems to be working for a kimura but Paul defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Paul looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mallador Locke dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Locke misses with an uppercut
and Paul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Locke dives in and grabs Paul's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paul pushes down on Locke's head and hops out.#TD#
Locke shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Locke showed some decent athleticism there.
Locke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Paul's head.
Locke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paul wants to control but Locke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Locke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Locke trying to mount his opponent but Paul defends it.
Paul pushes Locke off looking to stand but Locke dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Paul is defending against the submission attempts here by Locke.
Paul wants to control but Locke is keeping busy.
#T1#
Locke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paul keeps working.
Paul keeping hold of Locke's head, controlling as best he can.
Paul wants to get back to his feet.
Paul trying to control from the bottom.
Paul is looking for a sweep. Locke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paul is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Locke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Locke's back!
Locke tries to escape the position.
#T2#
Locke tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Locke is trying to escape the mount.
Paul misses with a head shot.
Mallador Locke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paul can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Locke is looking to escape.
Paul throwing strikes here but Locke is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#SUB2#
Paul looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Locke is desperately trying to improve his position but Paul has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Locke wants to hold on but Paul pushes him away.
Locke is in all sorts of trouble here.
Locke blocking the ground and pound.
Locke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Paul thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Locke manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Locke is refusing to be controlled, as Paul sits in half guard.
Locke wants to control but Paul is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Locke works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Locke throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Locke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Locke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paul.
Paul trying to control but Locke is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Locke working for a triangle but Paul defends it easily.
Locke looking for a sweep. Not yet Locke, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paul wanted to stand there but Locke had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Paul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Locke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paul cracks Locke with an open hand slap.
Paul scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Locke is looking to land body kicks.
Locke backing away here, and Paul unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Locke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Paul. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Paul.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Locke.
It seemed like Paul was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Locke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paul circles away.
Paul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Locke swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Paul scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Paul lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bryan Paul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paul works Locke's body with a nice hook.
Paul connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Paul cracks a nice hook into Locke's ribs.
Locke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paul has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Locke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Locke throws a hook but Paul blocks it.
Locke throws a leg kick
and Paul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paul throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Locke closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Locke lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Locke throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Locke drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Paul dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paul wants to stand but Locke is controlling his posture from full guard.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Locke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Locke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Locke trying to control the position here.
Paul trying to stand up but can't free himself from Locke's guard.
Locke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paul controls the pace.
Locke trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Paul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Paul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paul wants to control from the top but Locke keeps moving. #T3#
Paul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Locke keeping moving, preventing Paul from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Locke throws a looping overhand right but Paul ducks down to avoid it.
Locke looks for the body kick but Paul saw that one coming.
Paul was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bryan Paul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Locke lands with a cross. #CUT#
It looks like Bryan Paul has been cut.
Paul lands with a good body shot.
Paul connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Paul lands with a right hand.
Paul throws a front kick that sends Locke stumbling back into the cage.
Locke misses with a straight left.
Locke throws a body punch but Paul moves out of range.
Locke shoots in looking for a takedown but Paul manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Locke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mallador Locke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Locke shoots in for a double leg but Paul sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Locke.
Locke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Paul counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Paul connects with a jab.
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!
Paul lands with a nice combination. Locke backs away looking to recover.
Paul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Locke throws a jab when Paul was well out of range.
Paul feints a jab promting Locke to slip. Paul then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Locke slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Locke fails with the takedown.
Paul throws out a counter right but Locke avoids it with no problem.
Paul lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Locke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Locke is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Paul's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A cross from Paul lands.
Paul buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Locke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paul avoids it really well and circles away.
Paul appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Paul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Paul 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Paul!
In defeat, Mallador Locke stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back. Simple. I'll be back.'.
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Event:
KOFC 27 - Rackham vs Obama
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Austin misses with a hook
letting Paul counter with a right hand.
Paul scores with a shot to the body.
Paul changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Paul.
Nice cross by Paul.
Austin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Austin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It appears Paul was looking to counter with a kick there.
Paul scores with a jab to the body.
Paul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Austin was well out of range. Poor timing from Paul.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Austin 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Austin is defended easily by Paul.#T1#
Austin tries to close the distance and clinch but Paul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paul scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Paul fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Decent striking displayed by Paul there.#CL2#
Austin moves into the clinch successfully.
Austin prevents Paul from breaking the clinch.
Paul is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Austin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Paul is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bryan Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Austin.
Austin fails to pull guard.
The referee is keeping an eye on Paul - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2#
Austin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Austin drops his hands momentarily and Paul takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Paul throws a combination. Austin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fighters circle, before Paul throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Austin's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Paul lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Bryan Paul!
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