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Event:
KOFC 67 - Force vs Leonidas
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Paul has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kryger finds it's way round the side to connect with Paul's head. #CUT#
It looks like Bradley Paul has been cut.
Kryger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paul changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kryger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Paul scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kryger keeping control of the position.
Kryger is refusing to be controlled, as Paul sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kryger is controlling Paul's trapped leg to prevent Paul from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kryger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paul. #T1#
Paul works his way into side control.
Kryger tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Paul thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paul tries to move to mount but Kryger blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Paul is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kryger is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kryger tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB2#
Paul wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kryger, who protects the arm well. #T2##SUB2#
Paul is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kryger has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kryger is looking for a sweep.
Kryger manages to get back to half guard.
Kryger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kryger is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Well, if Paul 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.
Kryger wants to control but Paul is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB2#
Paul wants to work for an arm triangle but Kryger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kryger wants to improve his position but Paul is controlling well.
Kryger wants to get back to his feet.
Kryger is trying to control but can't.
Paul throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Paul prevents Kryger from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Paul shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kryger defends it nicely.
Kryger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paul circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Kryger misses with a wild body shot.
Bilda Kryger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paul scores with a nice right hand.
#CL#
Kryger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kryger misses with a punch to the body.
Kryger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paul has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kryger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bilda Kryger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Paul.
Kryger prevents the takedown attempt.
Paul is trying to pull guard but Kryger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kryger.
Kryger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Kryger - that landed with a thud.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kryger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Paul looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kryger lands a shoulder strike.
Kryger lands with a light punch inside.
Kryger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paul backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bilda Kryger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bradley Paul's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Paul doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kryger scores with a nice right hand.
Kryger digs a good hook to Paul's body.
Kryger throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and Paul counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paul.
Kryger seems keen to control Paul's posture.
Kryger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
Paul is working an open guard so Kryger takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've been told by Kryger's head coaches at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab, jab by Kryger - just one landing.
Kryger is looking to wear down Paul with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kryger scores with a sloppy right hand. Paul should have avoided that one.
Paul shoots and misses
and Kryger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paul thinking. #KD#
Kryger sends Paul crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kryger is motioning to the referee to let Paul up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Paul is rocked!#CL#
Kryger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Paul is still on wobbly legs! Can Kryger finish him?
Kryger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Paul is breathing heavily.#T1#
Kryger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kryger dips a shoulder and cracks Paul with a mighty uppercut! Paul falls back against the cage and Kryger unloads with a barrage of strikes! Paul is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kryger screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bilda Kryger!
A very excited looking Bilda Kryger made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
KOFC 63 - Cheek vs Menger
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Paul goes for a double leg but Barrel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barrel continues to drive forward.
Barrel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Paul 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Paul shoots and misses
and Barrel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Paul has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Barrel counters with a crisp right hand that drops Paul! Barrel lets Paul back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Paul is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Bradley Paul has been cut.
Cracker Barrel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Paul.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrel weaves into range and cracks Paul right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Paul goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Barrel is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cracker Barrel!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Cracker Barrel waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
KOFC 59 - Obama vs Out
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Paul looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Blaker has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Paul is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Blaker.
Blaker is looking for a sweep.
Paul advances to full mount.
Paul landing shots from mount.
Blaker can't escape the position.
Paul is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Paul controlling his opponent.
Paul working the ground and pound effectively.
#SUB2#
Paul working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Blaker turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Paul off and cradles Blaker's limp body as Paul celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Bradley Paul!
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Event:
KOFC 54 - Sarducci vs Cheek
Date: Jun 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Paul fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Trott to the ground. Paul is now in Trott's guard.
Paul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trott keeping moving, preventing Paul from controlling successfully.
Paul is stalling in the full guard.
Paul seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Trott for as long as he can get away with.
Trott wants to sweep here but Paul controlling him for the moment.
Trott told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
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.
Paul tries to free his leg and advance position but Trott is retaining full guard. #T1#
Trott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paul is one step ahead there.
Paul 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.
Trott looking for a sweep. Not yet Trott, not yet.
Trott wants to control the position but Paul says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Paul is working for a submission of some sort.
Trott is refusing to be controlled, as Paul sits in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Paul moves into full mount! Trott won't be happy about that!
Trott is trying to escape the mount.
Trott is squirming around, avoiding Paul's attempts to control the action.
Paul throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Trott is squirming around, avoiding Paul's attempts to control the action.
Trott is trying to stand.
Paul throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Trott is working to get back to half guard.
#T3##SUB#
Paul is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Trott is surviving well by controlling Paul's body position as best he can.
Trott manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Paul is working for a submission of some sort.
Trott is looking for a sweep. Paul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paul not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Paul is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trott has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4##SUB#
Paul is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Trott is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paul wants to take a breather but Trott is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paul is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Trott is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Paul is just content to waste time from the top position. Trott takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trott bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paul's guard. #REVB#
Paul controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Paul dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Paul takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD#
Paul is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Trott's half guard.#SUB#
Paul is looking for a kimura here.
Trott is staying active underneath Paul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Paul prevents Trott from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trott is not content to let Paul control the position.
Trott is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Trott gets back to full guard.
Paul pushes down on Trott's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bradley Paul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Trott is looking for a sweep. Paul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Paul seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Paul is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Trott wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Paul is keen to just control but Trott is a slippery customer.
Trott wants to get back to full guard.
Paul wants to pass the guard but Trott is defending well. #SUB#
Trott is defending against the submission attempts here by Paul.
Paul is keen to just control but Trott is a slippery customer.
Paul tries to pass to full mount but Trott defends it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice shot lands for Trott.#T3#
Trott tries a head kick but it misses.
Paul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trott can do to turn this around?
Paul shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paul shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trott as he avoids it easily.
Trott looks to land a combination but Paul avoids it well.
Paul has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trott.
Paul fails with the takedown
and Trott counters with a low kick, right behind Paul 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradley Paul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paul dives in for a single leg takedown but Trott sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Paul closes the distance and clinches up with Trott, looking for a takedown. Paul pushes Trott against the cage but Trott circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Paul takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#KD2#
Trott lands a big right hand that sends Paul crashing to the mat! Trott stays standing though and waves Paul back to his feet!#ROC2#
Paul is rocked!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trott connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Paul out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeffery Trott!
After the fight, Jeffery Trott was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
KOFC 47 - Karelin vs Obama 3
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Umar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Umar feints the counter takedown.
Paul misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Umar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Paul.
Paul tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Umar swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradley Paul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paul is defended easily by Umar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Umar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Paul drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Paul is looking to take a break and control but Umar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Umar is trying to control Paul's posture but Paul avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
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!
Paul working away.
Umar felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Umar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paul throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Paul has an Americana. Umar didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Paul is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Paul hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bradley Paul!
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Event:
KOFC 42 - Karelin vs Brandao
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Paul shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smiff is trying to defend but Paul finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Paul not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smiff is staying active underneath Paul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smiff wants to get back to full guard.
Paul content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Paul prevents Smiff from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff manages to get to full guard.
Paul looking to sit in guard and control but Smiff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Smiff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paul has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smiff trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Paul manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Smiff keeping full guard, as Paul tries to pass.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paul passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Smiff gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smiff can't escape the position.
Paul trying to control but Smiff is having none of it.
Paul controlling the position easily from mount.
Smiff felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Paul wants to control but Smiff has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiff is not content to let Paul control the position.#T3#
Smiff moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smiff trying to control the position.
Paul wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Paul sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smiff's guard. #SUB#
Paul is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smiff is just riding it out for now. Paul eventually gives up the hold.
Smiff wants to improve his position but Paul is controlling well.
#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.
Smiff is not content to let Paul control the position.#SUB#
Paul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smiff is not content to let Paul control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Paul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Paul works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Paul dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Paul shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smiff is trying to defend but Paul finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Paul perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Paul moves into full mount! Smiff won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Paul has hold of Smiff's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Smiff manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Paul wants to control the pace but Smiff is squirming around nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Paul trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Paul with a couple of short strikes.
Smiff working to try and regain half guard.
Paul cracks Smiff with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Paul trying to control but Smiff is having none of it.
Smiff regains half guard.
Paul works his way into full mount!
Bradley Paul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Smiff tries to hold on but Paul pushes him away.
Smiff manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Paul is thwarting Smiff's attempts to control the position.
Paul wants to pass to mount but Smiff is defending the position.
Paul works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Paul working for a guillotine from mount but Smiff is in no mood to give up. #T3#
Paul can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smiff is looking to escape.
Smiff wants to hold on but Paul pushes him away.
Paul unloading with bombs!
Paul can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smiff is looking to escape.
Paul controlling from mount.
Smiff tries to hold on but Paul pushes him away. #T4#
Paul wants to control the pace but Smiff is squirming around nicely.
Smiff keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Paul unloads with some shots from mount but Smiff bucks and avoids them well.
Smiff is desperately trying to improve his position but Paul has a good base and remains in mount.
Paul wants to control the pace but Smiff is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Paul looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Smiff is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Paul dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Paul staying out of range there.
Smiff lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Danga de danga de dang - Smiff scores with a four punch combination!
Smiff throws a shot to the body.
#TD#
Paul darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smiff is trying to control but can't.
Smiff wants to improve his position but Paul is controlling well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paul trying to control the action but Smiff is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Paul is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Paul keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Paul uses his free foot to push down on Smiff's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smiff.
Smiff is looking to get to half guard.
Smiff is still trying to improve position.
Smiff avoids a series of strikes thrown by Paul.
Paul controlling his opponent.
Sriracha Smiff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Paul throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Smiff because Paul loaded up on that one.
Smiff gets back to half guard.
Paul is looking to advance position but Smiff won't allow it.
Smiff is trying to stand up here but Paul is controlling him well.
Paul trying to control the pace.
Paul trying to pass the guard but Smiff defending well.
Paul moves into full mount! Smiff won't be happy about that! #T3#
Paul looking to control but Smiff is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smiff is wriggling around trying to escape.
Paul raining down shots from the mount!
Paul controlling the position easily from mount.
Smiff tries to lock up and control but Paul gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Paul controlling from mount.
Bradley Paul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paul trying to control but Smiff is having none of it.
Paul controlling from mount.
Paul can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smiff is looking to escape.
Paul controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Paul jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smiff manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bradley Paul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paul, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradley Paul!
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Event:
KOFC 35 - Diehard vs Grice 2
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Cheek misses with a straight left.
Paul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cheek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paul is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cheek sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paul tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cheek slaps away a takedown attempt from Paul, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Paul shoots in for a double leg but Cheek sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradley Paul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paul bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cheek's head backwards.
Cheek scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Bradley Paul has been cut.#KD2#
Cheek sends Paul crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cheek is motioning to the referee to let Paul up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Paul is rocked!
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!
Cheek ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Paul's jaw. Paul's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Cheek does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Right Cheek!
Right Cheek is the new heavyweight champion!
Right Cheek really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that MayheM sportswear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
KOFC 30 - Diehard vs Rackham 2
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Leonitis cracks Paul with a right hand to the side of the head.
Paul tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leonitis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Paul somewhat.
Paul tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leonitis swivels and escapes.
Leonitis throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Paul counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paul.
Leonitis working a defensive guard here.
Leonitis working a defensive guard but Paul passes into half guard.
Leonitis wants to control but Paul is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Paul seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Paul is working for a kimura but Leonitis is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Leonitis wants to get back to full guard.
Paul content to control rather than advance.
Leonitis scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Paul manages to mount him!
Paul lands a big elbow.
Paul content just to control the position here.
Leonitis is looking to improve his position but Paul isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Paul has isolated one of Leonitis 's arms. Leonitis looking to fight him off but Paul twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bradley Paul!
Bradley Paul retains his heavyweight title!
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Event:
KOFC 24 - Jones vs Obama
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Paul misses with a takedown
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Petrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Petrov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Paul shoots in but no luck this time.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradley Paul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paul with a lazy takedown attempt
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul has his takedown stuffed
and Paul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Paul closes the distance looking to clinch
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Paul shoots in but Petrov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Petrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Petrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Paul dives in and grabs Petrov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petrov pushes down on Paul's head and hops out.
Paul fails with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Paul looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paul with a lazy takedown attempt
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
A big left from Paul misses.
Paul changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrov tries to avoid it but Paul manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrov to the ground. Petrov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Paul shoots and misses
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov throws a hook but Paul avoids it easily.#TD#
Paul throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Petrov was covering up waiting for the punch and Paul finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Paul passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Paul is trying to get an arm triangle but Petrov is defending well. #SUB#
Paul thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Paul trying to control the position but Petrov is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Paul is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Petrov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Paul controlling the position from side mount.
Paul prevents Petrov from escaping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Petrov can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Petrov trying to remain calm as Paul controls from the top position.#SUB#
Paul tries for a kimura but Petrov is defending well. #SUB#
Paul tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Paul tries to advance to mount but Petrov denies him.
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 Bradley Paul will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Petrov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petrov wants it to stay on the feet.
Petrov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Paul with a body shot.
Paul shoots in for a double leg but Petrov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Petrov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paul.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradley Paul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paul fails with a takedown attempt.
Petrov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Paul darts in looking for a takedown but Petrov gets double underhooks and turns Paul into the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Paul shoots in and gets a takedown into Petrov's guard.#SUB#
Paul thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paul slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Petrov keeping full guard, as Paul tries to pass. #SUB#
Paul drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paul jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Paul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petrov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paul. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Paul is working hard here to advance position.
Paul content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paul.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Paul instigates a clinch.
Petrov prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Paul works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bradley Paul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paul stands and throws Petrov's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Paul tries for a kimura but Petrov is defending well. #T4#
Paul trying to control the action but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Paul sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Petrov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB#
Paul has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Petrov is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Paul yanks on the arm and Petrov is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Paul.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bradley Paul!
Bradley Paul retains his heavyweight title!
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Event:
KOFC 13 - Jones vs Mubango
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Paul drives through with a takedown into guard.
Paul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paul is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Paul drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paul jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Paul slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Paul sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jackson's guard.
Paul looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paul on the ground.#T1#
Paul is controlling the pace.
Paul is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Paul.
Nice strikes from Paul there. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Paul uses his free foot to push down on Jackson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jackson. #SUB2#
Paul looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Paul looking for a guillotine from mount but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Paul isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Paul looking for a guillotine from mount but Jackson is having none of it.
Paul throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T3#
Paul postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jackson looks a forlorn figure.
Paul can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
Paul thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Paul wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Paul gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Paul working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Paul has hold of Jackson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jackson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Paul tries to control but Jackson wriggling away. #SUB2#
Paul working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Paul looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5##SUB2#
Paul has hold of Jackson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jackson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Paul working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Jackson turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Paul off and cradles Jackson's limp body as Paul celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Bradley Paul!
Bradley Paul is the new heavyweight champion!
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Event:
KOFC 7 - Hun vs Lyon
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Juijitsu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paul takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Juijitsu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good shot there by Paul.
Paul throws a shot from downtown. Juijitsu moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Juijitsu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Juijitsu is thwarting Paul's attempts to control the position.
Paul pushes Juijitsu off looking to stand but Juijitsu dives back in and keeps control.
Juijitsu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paul defending well though.
Paul slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Juijitsu throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Juijitsu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Paul preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paul trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Juijitsu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Juijitsu staying calm.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Paul tries to bench press Juijitsu off him but Juijitsu keeps the position.
Juijitsu throwing strikes but Paul manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Juijitsu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Juijitsu looks to move to half guard but instead Paul has passed into mount! Damn!#SUB#
Juijitsu defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Paul.
Paul tries to control but Juijitsu wriggling away.
Juijitsu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Paul seems keen to control Juijitsu's posture.#T3#
Paul 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.
Paul could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Juijitsu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Juijitsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Paul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juijitsu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Juijitsu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Juijitsu has managed to get both his arms back between Paul's legs - danger averted.
Paul wants to get back to his feet but Juijitsu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Paul trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Juijitsu postures up.
Juijitsu stopping the sweep attempt from Paul.#SUB#
Juijitsu has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Paul to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Juijitsu is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Paul pulls down on the head and he's put Juijitsu to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bradley Paul!
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Event:
KOFC 2 - Second Chances
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Rad gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Paul to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rad is looking to stand back up but Paul counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rad.
Paul should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#REVR##SUB2#
Paul is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rad is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bradley Paul!
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