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Event:
CACC 50
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tigran Minasian (ranked 2030 p4p, 245 weight class) and Russell Paulman (ranked 3073 p4p, 347 weight class). Paulman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: War is my Love . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Russell Paulman!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Minasian can't get the takedown.
Paulman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Minasian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paulman rushes Minasian and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Minasian prevents the takedown attempt.
Paulman is looking for a takedown.
Tigran Minasian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Paulman.
Paulman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Minasian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Minasian drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paulman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Minasian prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paulman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Paulman has Minasian pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Minasian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Minasian pulls his leg out and moves away.
Paulman moves into range and clinches up with Minasian.
Paulman tries for a takedown but Minasian manages to get underhooks.
Paulman wants a takedown but no success here.
Paulman stops a takedown attempt from Minasian.
Minasian tries to score a body lock takedown but Paulman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Paulman has Minasian pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Minasian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Minasian is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Paulman tries to score a body lock takedown but Minasian shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Minasian tries for a takedown. No joy.
Minasian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Minasian has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paulman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Paulman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Minasian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paulman is looking to clinch.
Minasian wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minasian tries to keep at a distance but Paulman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Paulman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Minasian is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Paulman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Minasian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Paulman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Minasian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Minasian drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Minasian (2) vs (0) Paulman
Minasian pushing down on Paulman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Paulman is defending well.
Minasian wants to control but Paulman is keeping him busy.
Paulman won't allow Minasian to pass to mount.
Paulman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Paulman keeps moving.
Paulman looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulman keeping full guard, as Minasian tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Paulman holds on and takes a little breather.
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paulman has Minasian pulled in close to control his posture.
Minasian is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulman is keeping the position for now.
Paulman trying to control the position.
Minasian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Minasian trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Paulman pulls Minasian in close to prevent any damage.
Paulman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minasian is one step ahead there.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulman is keeping the position for now.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Paulman keeps moving.
Minasian stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paulman is adopting a defensive guard.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Paulman trying to control the position.
Minasian trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Paulman controls Minasian momentarily but Minasian frees himself.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulman is keeping the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Minasian slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (5) vs (0) Paulman
Minasian advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Minasian (7) vs (0) Paulman
Paulman is controlling an arm, preventing Minasian from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Minasian avoids the attempt from Paulman to control.
Minasian controlling from the full mount.
Minasian prevents Paulman from getting the reversal.
Minasian controlling from the full mount.
Paulman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Minasian fails to take his opponent's back.
Minasian working for a submission but Paulman is keeping him at bay.
Paulman wants to control but Minasian is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Minasian seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Paulman is holding on tight.
Minasian is working hard here to advance position.
Paulman tries to hold on but Minasian postures up.
Paulman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Minasian working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Minasian trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Minasian is trying to take his opponent's back.
Paulman is looking to get to half guard.
Minasian wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is desperately trying to improve his position but Minasian has a good base and remains in mount.
Paulman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (7) vs (2) Paulman
Minasian trying to keep a closed guard but Paulman is proving a slippery customer.
Paulman is pushing down on Minasian's leg trying to pass to half guard. Minasian is fighting to maintain full guard but Paulman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paulman in particular looking to stall.
Minasian is trying to control but can't.
Minasian is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Paulman prevents Minasian from improving his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Minasian moves into full guard.
Paulman trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Paulman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minasian is keeping the position for now.
Paulman trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Paulman passes Minasian's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Minasian wants to control but Paulman is keeping busy.
Paulman prevents Minasian from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Paulman seems content to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but Minasian defending well.
Minasian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paulman is working away from the top position though.
Minasian is staying active underneath Paulman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Paulman stalling.
Paulman wants to free his trapped foot but Minasian is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Minasian gets back to full guard.
Paulman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Paulman trying to control the position from guard on top but Minasian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minasian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paulman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minasian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minasian is adopting a defensive guard.
Paulman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Paulman tries to free his leg and advance position but Minasian is retaining full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
Paulman stays in close to Minasian's body and controls the position.
Paulman trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Minasian controlling the position.
Minasian keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass.
Minasian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paulman is one step ahead there.
Minasian keeping moving, preventing Paulman from controlling successfully.
Minasian working a defensive guard here.
Minasian is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paulman is aware though and is defending well.
Minasian wants to sweep here but Paulman controlling him for the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paulman 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.
Paulman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minasian is keeping the position for now.
Minasian has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Paulman wants to pass the guard but Minasian is keeping the position.
Paulman is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Minasian has his hands on Paulman's head, controlling the position.
Minasian is trying to keep Paulman in close.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
Paulman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Paulman slips nicely into half guard.
Minasian trying to control from the bottom.
Paulman trying to control the action but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Minasian wants to improve his position but Paulman is controlling well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Minasian is not content to let Paulman control the position.
Minasian trying to control here.
Paulman wants to pass to mount but Minasian is defending the position.
Paulman is thwarting Minasian's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paulman trying to mount his opponent but Minasian defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minasian takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Tigran Minasian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 45
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Longfellow Deeds (ranked 25186 p4p, 573 weight class) and Russell Paulman (ranked 2894 p4p, 339 weight class). Paulman has chosen War is my Love as his entrance music. Russell Paulman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 15 losses; Longfellow Deeds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Russell Paulman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Paulman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Deeds has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Paulman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Deeds drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paulman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Deeds avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Paulman wants a takedown but no success here.
Paulman is looking for a takedown.
Longfellow Deeds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Paulman.
Deeds pulls guard successfully.
Deeds keeping moving, preventing Paulman from controlling successfully.
Paulman wants to pass the guard but Deeds is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paulman is looking to pass into half guard but Deeds pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Deeds is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (2) vs (0) Paulman
Paulman seems keen to control Deeds's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulman working a defensive guard here.
Paulman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deeds is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Paulman controls Deeds momentarily but Deeds frees himself.
Paulman wants to sweep here but Deeds controlling him for the moment.
Deeds postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulman working a defensive guard but Deeds passes into half guard.
Deeds is thwarting Paulman's attempts to control the position.
Deeds wants to pass to mount but Paulman is defending the position.
Paulman trying to control but Deeds postures up.
Paulman tries to get to full guard but Deeds has control of the leg.
Paulman wants to get back to full guard but Deeds has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (5) vs (0) Paulman
Paulman is trying to control Deeds's posture but Deeds avoids it.
Paulman is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds controls the position.
Paulman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Deeds controls the position.
Deeds working away.
Paulman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Paulman trying to control here.
Paulman trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Deeds manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (8) vs (0) Paulman
Deeds controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulman wants to hold on but Deeds pushes him away.
Paulman tries to reverse the position but Deeds maintains control.
Deeds controlling the pace for now.
Paulman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Deeds tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Paulman wants to control but Deeds is having none of it.
Paulman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulman tries to hold on but Deeds postures up.
Paulman can't escape the position.
Paulman tries to hold on but Deeds postures up.
Paulman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Deeds takes Paulman's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Paulman is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Deeds (11) vs (0) Paulman
Paulman is really stuck here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is still trying to improve position.
What can Paulman do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Paulman trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Paulman tries to break free.
Paulman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Paulman looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Deeds is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Paulman rolls, trying to escape but Deeds keeps control of the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is riding his opponent, not letting Paulman buck him off.
Deeds controlling well, preventing Paulman from escaping the position.
Paulman is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Deeds.
Paulman can't escape the position.
Paulman looks winded!
Paulman wants to control his opponent's hands but Deeds gets his hands free.
We've been hearing good reports from Deeds's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Deeds.
Deeds has the hooks in. Paulman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Paulman breaks Deeds's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (11) vs (2) Paulman
Paulman trying to control but Deeds is working from the bottom.
Deeds is controlling Paulman's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Deeds is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (13) vs (2) Paulman
Deeds controls from within his opponent's guard.
Deeds postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paulman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deeds is one step ahead there.
Deeds is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Paulman looking to control but Deeds passes into half guard.
Paulman wants to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Paulman keeps trying to improve his position.
Paulman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Deeds's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Deeds's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Deeds (13) vs (6) Paulman
Deeds rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Deeds gets back to full guard.
Deeds trying to control the position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds looking for a sweep. Not yet Deeds, not yet.
Paulman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deeds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paulman trying to control but Deeds is working from the bottom.
Deeds is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (15) vs (6) Paulman
Paulman is in trouble now - Deeds has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Deeds (18) vs (6) Paulman
Deeds fails to move to back control.
Paulman is trying to escape the mount but Deeds keeps good control and instead manages to take Paulman's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Deeds (21) vs (6) Paulman
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Deeds controlling from the back.
Deeds is not going to allow Paulman to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Paulman right now.
Deeds slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Paulman wants to escape the position.
Deeds gets his hands free as Paulman looks to control.
Deeds keeps control of the position easily here as Paulman tries to buck him off.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Paulman wants to escape the position.
Paulman looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Paulman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Paulman right now.
Deeds doesn't have the hooks in and Paulman manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deeds (21) vs (8) Paulman
Deeds keeping moving, preventing Paulman from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deeds seems keen to control Paulman's posture.
Paulman stopping the sweep attempt from Deeds.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deeds takes the fight on points by 21 to 8. |
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Event:
CACC 29
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Russell Paulman (ranked 2552 p4p, 314 weight class) and Tony Duff (ranked 4326 p4p, 454 weight class). Paulman comes to the ring accompanied by War is my Love . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Russell Paulman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Tony Duff!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Duff swats away the attempt to clinch by Paulman.
Paulman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paulman gets underhooks to prevent Duff's takedown attempt.
Duff has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Paulman is trying to keep an underhook but Duff manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Paulman (0) vs (2) Duff
Paulman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Duff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paulman pulls Duff in close to his closed guard and prevents Duff from doing any damage or advancing position.
Duff looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman is pulling down on Duff's head. It's preventing any offense from Duff, at least for the moment.
Duff won't allow Paulman to sweep him here.
Paulman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (2) vs (2) Duff
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paulman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paulman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Duff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paulman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Duff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paulman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Duff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Duff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paulman is stalling in the full guard.
Duff is looking for a triangle but Paulman pushes his legs off easily.
Paulman wants to control from the top but Duff keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Duff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paulman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paulman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Paulman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duff is keeping the position for now.
Duff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paulman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Duff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paulman defends it easily.
Paulman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Paulman trying to control the position from guard on top but Duff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Duff is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Duff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paulman defends well.
Paulman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paulman has managed to get both his arms back between Duff's legs - danger averted.
Duff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paulman is aware though and is defending well.
Paulman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paulman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Duff looking for a guillotine here but Paulman defends easily.
Paulman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paulman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Duff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paulman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duff is keeping the position for now.
Paulman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Paulman passes into half guard.
Paulman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Duff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Duff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paulman pulls his head out easily.
Duff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paulman is looking to advance position but Duff won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paulman in particular looking to stall.
Duff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paulman pulls his head out easily.
Duff actively working from the bottom here.
Paulman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (5) vs (2) Duff
Paulman controlling from the full mount.
Duff working to try and regain half guard.
Paulman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Duff is trying to escape the mount.
Duff is squirming around, avoiding Paulman's attempts to control the action.
Duff is looking to get to half guard.
Paulman wants to take his opponent's back but Duff doesn't allow it.
Paulman content just to control the position here.
Paulman tries to control but Duff wriggling away.
Duff is in all sorts of trouble here.
Paulman controlling from the full mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Duff bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (5) vs (4) Duff
Duff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Duff drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Duff jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Paulman looking to control.
Paulman is controlling Duff's posture.
Duff is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Paulman wants to sweep here but Duff controlling him for the moment.
Paulman controls Duff momentarily but Duff frees himself.
Duff drops back looking for a leg! Paulman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paulman manages to kick Duff off! Duff jumps back into Paulman's guard.
Duff drops back looking for a leg! Paulman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paulman manages to kick Duff off! Duff jumps back into Paulman's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Duff stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
Paulman working a defensive guard here.
Paulman pulls Duff in close to prevent any damage.
Duff drops back looking for a leg! Paulman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paulman manages to kick Duff off! Duff jumps back into Paulman's guard.
Duff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paulman 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.
Duff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulman is keeping the position for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paulman looking to control.
Duff drops back looking for a leg! Paulman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paulman manages to kick Duff off! Duff jumps back into Paulman's guard.
Paulman is trying to control the position but Duff postures up.
Paulman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Duff's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (7) vs (4) Duff
Paulman wants to control from the top but Duff keeps moving.
Duff has his foot on Paulman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paulman works his way back into a safe position though.
Duff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paulman content to stall in guard here.
Paulman wants to pass the guard but Duff is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Paulman forces his way into half guard.
Duff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Duff looking for submissions off his back.
Duff tries to roll over but Paulman keeps him under control.
Paulman trying to control the action but Duff is working from the bottom.
Duff tries to roll over but Paulman keeps him under control.
Duff is refusing to be controlled, as Paulman sits in half guard.
Duff tries to roll over but Paulman keeps him under control.
Duff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Duff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paulman pulls his head out easily.
Duff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paulman pulls his head out easily.
Duff looks winded!
Paulman wants to free his trapped foot but Duff is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Duff is pressing down on Paulman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Paulman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paulman has managed to get both his arms back between Duff's legs - danger averted.
Paulman trying to control but Duff is working from the bottom.
Paulman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Duff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paulman defends well.
Paulman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paulman has managed to get both his arms back between Duff's legs - danger averted.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Duff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Duff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paulman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paulman trying to control the position from guard on top but Duff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman 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.
Duff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paulman 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.
Duff working for a triangle but Paulman defends it easily.
Paulman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Duff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paulman controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Duff has his foot on Paulman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paulman works his way back into a safe position though.
Paulman wants to control from the top but Duff keeps moving.
Duff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paulman defends it easily.
Paulman stays in close to Duff's body and controls the position.
Paulman trying to control the position from guard on top but Duff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paulman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paulman has managed to get both his arms back between Duff's legs - danger averted.
Paulman wants to pass the guard but Duff is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulman takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Russell Paulman thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 20
Date: Nov 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Don Petersen (ranked 1603 p4p, 211 weight class) and Russell Paulman (ranked 2371 p4p, 298 weight class). Petersen comes to the ring accompanied by James Brown- Living in America. Paulman has chosen War is my Love as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Don Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Russell Paulman!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Petersen shoots in and gets a takedown into Paulman's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Paulman
Paulman is pulling down on Petersen's head to control his posture.
Petersen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Petersen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Paulman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petersen is one step ahead there.
Paulman keeps trying to improve his position.
Paulman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Paulman is trying to control the position but Petersen postures up.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is fighting to break Paulman's control of his arms but Paulman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paulman controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Paulman is trying to hold Petersen in close to prevent damage but Petersen has managed to pass into half guard.
Paulman manages to get to full guard.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Petersen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulman has Petersen pulled in close to control his posture.
Paulman working a defensive guard here.
Paulman 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.
Paulman controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Paulman pulls Petersen in to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Paulman wants to sweep here but Petersen controlling him for the moment.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paulman controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulman being controlled here, momentarily.
Paulman is trying to control the position but Petersen postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Petersen is fighting to break Paulman's control of his arms but Paulman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen preventing the sweep.
Paulman controlling Petersen's posture.
Petersen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Petersen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (0) Paulman
Paulman struggling a bit here.
Petersen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Paulman tries to buck Petersen off but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is trying to control Petersen's posture but Petersen avoids it.
Petersen has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Paulman is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Petersen yanks on the arm and Paulman is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Petersen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Petersen!
A very excited looking Don Petersen 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:
CACC 10
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Max Paddy (ranked 4242 p4p, 464 weight class) and Russell Paulman (ranked 2267 p4p, 302 weight class). Paulman has chosen War is my Love as his entrance music. On his way into the ring it seems that Max Paddy has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Max Paddy seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Max Paddy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Russell Paulman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Paddy clinches up against the ropes.
Paulman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Paddy (0) vs (4) Paulman
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Paddy is letting Paulman control him for a moment.
Paulman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Paddy is looking to regain half guard here but Paulman keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Paddy is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Paulman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Paulman prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman working away.
Paulman staying calm.
Paddy is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paddy is trying to control Paulman's posture but Paulman avoids it.
Paulman trying to control the position but Paddy is working away.
Paulman takes a little break here. Paddy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Paddy regains half guard.
Paddy is looking to improve his position.
Paulman slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Paulman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paddy tries to get to full guard but Paulman has control of the leg.
Paddy is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hilo Hit Squad, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Paulman is taking a breather. Paddy 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.
Paddy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paulman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paulman's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Paddy (4) vs (4) Paulman
Paulman trying to control the hands but Paddy breaks the grip.
Paulman can't escape the position.
Paddy trying to control momentarily.
Paulman tries to escape but Paddy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Paddy is trying to stick to Paulman's back but Paulman is turning into Paddy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Paddy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Paulman. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paddy (4) vs (6) Paulman
Paulman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paddy wants to sweep but no luck.
Paulman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Paddy is trying to keep Paulman in close.
Paulman looking to sit in guard and control but Paddy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paddy (6) vs (6) Paulman
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paulman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paddy (6) vs (8) Paulman
Paulman trying to control but Paddy is working from the bottom.
Paulman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Paddy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paulman is aware though and is defending well.
Paulman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paddy is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulman wants to control from the top but Paddy keeps moving.
Paulman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paulman is looking to pass into half guard but Paddy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Paddy is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paddy (8) vs (8) Paulman
Paddy tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard.
Paulman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paddy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paddy (8) vs (10) Paulman
Paulman stands and throws Paddy's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Paddy (8) vs (13) Paulman
Paulman happy to just control the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulman trying to control the position but Paddy is working away.
Paulman content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Paulman is continuing to stall.
Paulman wants to control but Paddy is keeping him busy.
Paddy is trying to control Paulman's posture but Paulman avoids it.
Paulman is looking to take a break and control but Paddy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Paulman controlling the position from side mount.
Paddy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paulman happy to just control the position for now.
Paddy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Paulman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Paddy is trying to escape the position but Paulman is controlling the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paddy keeps working.
Paddy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Paulman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Paddy regains half guard.
Paddy wants to improve his position but Paulman is controlling well.
Paulman is thwarting Paddy's attempts to control the position.
Paddy wants to get back to full guard.
Paulman is thwarting Paddy's attempts to control the position.
Paulman controlling the action here.
Paddy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paulman wants to pass to mount but Paddy is defending the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Paddy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paulman pulls his head out easily.
Paulman controlling the action here.
Paddy moves into full guard.
Paulman stays in close to Paddy's body and controls the position.
Paddy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paulman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paddy keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass.
Paulman controlling from the top position.
Paddy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paulman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Paddy keeping moving, preventing Paulman from controlling successfully.
Paddy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paulman defends well.
Paddy has his foot on Paulman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paulman works his way back into a safe position though.
Paddy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paulman is aware though and is defending well.
Paddy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Paddy being controlled here, momentarily.
Paddy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman content to stall in guard here.
Paddy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paulman looking to pass the guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Paddy controls Paulman momentarily but Paulman frees himself.
Paulman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paddy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paddy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paulman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paddy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paddy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paulman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paulman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Paulman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paddy is keeping the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Paddy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman controlling from the top position.
Paddy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paulman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paulman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paddy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paulman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
More stalling from Paulman.
Paddy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman content to stall in guard here.
Paddy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paulman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Paddy has his foot on Paulman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paulman works his way back into a safe position though.
Paulman controlling from the top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Paddy trying to control the position.
Paulman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paddy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paddy trying to keep a closed guard but Paulman is proving a slippery customer.
Paulman controlling from the top position.
Paddy can't keep his opponent in guard - Paulman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Paulman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paddy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Paulman 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.
Paulman trying to control from half guard but Paddy is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulman wins on points by 13 to 8.
An out of breath Russell Paulman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 6
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ibbe Ribbler (ranked 1079 p4p, 151 weight class) and Russell Paulman (ranked 2102 p4p, 271 weight class). Ribbler comes into the arena with Bad Religion - Infected blaring out of the sound system. Paulman has chosen War is my Love as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Russell Paulman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Paulman takes the fight into the clinch.
Paulman tries for a takedown but Ribbler manages to get underhooks.
Ribbler is pressed up against the ropes. Paulman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ribbler down to the mat. Ribbler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ribbler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ribbler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ribbler (4) vs (0) Paulman
Ribbler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ribbler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Paulman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paulman is trying to get back to half guard.
Ribbler trying to control the action but Paulman is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Paulman tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribbler is trying to get an arm triangle but Paulman is defending well.
Ribbler wants to control but Paulman is keeping him busy.
Ribbler working away.
Paulman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ribbler's best efforts.
Paulman gets full guard.
Ribbler forces his way into half guard.
Paulman trying to control here.
Paulman regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've been hearing good reports from Ribbler's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ribbler looking to pass the guard.
Ribbler won't allow Paulman to sweep him here.
Paulman trying to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ribbler looking to pass the guard.
Ribbler being controlled here momentarily.
Ribbler tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard.
Ribbler trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Paulman has his hands on Ribbler's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ribbler stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
Ribbler advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (7) vs (0) Paulman
Ribbler has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Paulman! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (9) vs (0) Paulman
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paulman is looking to escape.
Ribbler content just to control the position here.
Paulman is squirming around, avoiding Ribbler's attempts to control the action.
Paulman tries to hold on but Ribbler postures up.
Ribbler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paulman is looking to escape.
Ribbler working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Paulman is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulman looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (12) vs (0) Paulman
Ribbler is looking for the choke from the back position but Paulman is controlling his hands well.
Paulman tries to break free.
Paulman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ribbler's arms.
Paulman tries to break free.
Ribbler working for the choke.
Paulman prevents Ribbler from getting a body triangle.
Paulman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ribbler's arms.
Paulman looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Ribbler has locked on a rear naked choke here! Paulman is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ibbe Ribbler!
Ibbe Ribbler thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 3
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Igor Byhenikov (ranked 15080 p4p, 627 weight class) and Russell Paulman (ranked 2075 p4p, 265 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Byhenikov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Harbinger. Paulman has chosen War is my Love as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Russell Paulman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Paulman pushes Byhenikov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Byhenikov tries for a takedown but Paulman manages to get underhooks.
Paulman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Byhenikov.
Paulman can't get the takedown.
Byhenikov has Paulman pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Byhenikov pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Paulman tumbling to the mat - Byhenikov dives into Paulman's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (0) Paulman
Paulman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paulman keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Our spies down at at St Petersburg MMA Gym inform us that Paulman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Byhenikov preventing the sweep.
Byhenikov looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman is trying to keep Byhenikov in close.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Paulman is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulman 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.
Byhenikov looking to pass the guard.
Byhenikov postures up.
Paulman has Byhenikov pulled in close to control his posture.
Byhenikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulman is keeping the position for now.
Byhenikov passes Paulman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Paulman gets back to full guard.
Paulman 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.
Paulman trying to keep a closed guard but Byhenikov is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulman keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Byhenikov passes Paulman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Byhenikov trying to mount his opponent but Paulman defends it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Byhenikov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (5) vs (0) Paulman
Paulman is controlling an arm, preventing Byhenikov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Byhenikov prevents Paulman from getting the reversal.
Paulman has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (8) vs (0) Paulman
You can see the frustration on Paulman's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulman turns into Byhenikov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (8) vs (2) Paulman
Byhenikov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Byhenikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paulman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Byhenikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paulman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (10) vs (2) Paulman
Byhenikov trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Paulman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paulman has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Byhenikov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (13) vs (2) Paulman
Paulman prevents Byhenikov from improving position.
Paulman sneaks back into half guard.
Byhenikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paulman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Paulman wants to improve his position but Byhenikov is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Byhenikov is working hard here to advance position.
Byhenikov 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.
Paulman trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Byhenikov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (16) vs (2) Paulman
Paulman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Paulman can't escape the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulman tries to lock up and control but Byhenikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Byhenikov wants to control the pace but Paulman is squirming around nicely.
Byhenikov avoids the attempt from Paulman to control.
Byhenikov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Paulman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Byhenikov is pressing down on Paulman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paulman is holding on for now.
Byhenikov wants to take a breather but Paulman is having none of it.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but Paulman defending well.
Paulman is staying active underneath Byhenikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Paulman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Paulman trying to keep a closed guard but Byhenikov is proving a slippery customer.
Paulman 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byhenikov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Paulman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Byhenikov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paulman sees it coming and defends easily.
Paulman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Byhenikov is working away from the top position though.
Byhenikov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paulman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Byhenikov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Paulman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Byhenikov is pressing down on Paulman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paulman is holding on for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman wants to improve his position but Byhenikov is controlling well.
Byhenikov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (19) vs (2) Paulman
Byhenikov wants to take his opponent's back but Paulman doesn't allow it.
Byhenikov looking to control but Paulman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Byhenikov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Paulman to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Paulman shrugs it off.
Byhenikov has hold of Paulman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Paulman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov looking to control but Paulman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Paulman is trying desperately to improve position.
Paulman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Byhenikov wants to pass to mount but Paulman is defending the position.
Paulman is doing well to control the position and prevent Byhenikov from advancing to side control.
Paulman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paulman.
Paulman looking for a sweep. Not yet Paulman, not yet.
Paulman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byhenikov pushes down on Paulman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Byhenikov tries to pass to full mount but Paulman defends it.
Byhenikov is keen to just control but Paulman is a slippery customer.
Byhenikov moves into full mount! Paulman won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (22) vs (2) Paulman
Byhenikov mounts Paulman! Really nice guard pass there!
Byhenikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Paulman tries to reverse the position but Byhenikov maintains control.
Byhenikov is looking to work his way around to Paulman's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Paulman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov wants to take his opponent's back but Paulman doesn't allow it.
Paulman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Byhenikov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Byhenikov takes Paulman's back. Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (25) vs (2) Paulman
Byhenikov looking for the choke from the back.
Byhenikov is looking to control Paulman but Paulman is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Paulman defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Byhenikov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Paulman.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is persistently looking for the submission but Paulman is defending it well.
Paulman turns into Byhenikov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (25) vs (4) Paulman
Paulman wants to control from the top but Byhenikov keeps moving.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Paulman wants to pass the guard but Byhenikov is keeping the position.
Paulman stopping the sweep attempt from Byhenikov.
Paulman trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Paulman wants to pass the guard but Byhenikov is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paulman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (27) vs (4) Paulman
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paulman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (27) vs (6) Paulman
Byhenikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Byhenikov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paulman looking to sit in guard and control but Byhenikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (29) vs (6) Paulman
Paulman is trying to control the position but Byhenikov postures up.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Byhenikov from controlling successfully.
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paulman looking to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Paulman trying to keep a closed guard but Byhenikov is proving a slippery customer.
Byhenikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulman is keeping the position for now.
Paulman is pulling down on Byhenikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Byhenikov, at least for the moment.
Byhenikov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Paulman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Byhenikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman working a defensive guard but Byhenikov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (32) vs (6) Paulman
Paulman prevents Byhenikov from moving into mount.
Paulman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Byhenikov is working for a submission of some sort.
Paulman won't allow Byhenikov to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Byhenikov is thwarting Paulman's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Byhenikov takes the fight on points by 32 to 6.
Igor Byhenikov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 1
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Deez Nuts (ranked 1468 p4p, 203 weight class) and Russell Paulman (ranked 1976 p4p, 256 weight class). Nuts's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Come Down. Paulman has chosen War is my Love as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Deez Nuts! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Russell Paulman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paulman is defended easily by Nuts.
Nuts changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Paulman has a takedown stuffed.
Paulman shoots in looking for a takedown. Nuts tries to sprawl out of it but Paulman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Nuts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Deez Nuts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Paulman.
Paulman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nuts sprawls well. Nuts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Paulman gets slowly back to his feet.
Nuts definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nuts sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Paulman somewhat.
Nuts really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Paulman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nuts as he jumps to the side.
Paulman shoots in and drives through. Nuts sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulman shoots in looking for a takedown but Nuts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paulman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Paulman looks winded!
Paulman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paulman closes the distance and clinches up with Nuts, looking for a takedown. Paulman pushes Nuts against the ropes but Nuts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Paulman fails with a takedown attempt.
Nuts attempts a counter takedown but Paulman avoids it well and moves away.
Nuts rushes Paulman and presses him up against the ropes.
Nuts goes for a takedown in the clinch but Paulman prevents it.
Nuts turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nuts manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nuts (4) vs (0) Paulman
Nuts tries to advance to mount but Paulman denies him.
Nuts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Paulman, who protects the arm well.
Nuts tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulman 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.
Nuts is trying to get an arm triangle but Paulman is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nuts is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Paulman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nuts is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Paulman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nuts wants to control but Paulman is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulman struggling a bit here.
Nuts is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Paulman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nuts takes a little break here. Paulman wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nuts trying to control the position but Paulman is working away.
Paulman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nuts is keen to just control but Paulman is a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nuts is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paulman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nuts.
Paulman trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuts is looking to take a break and control but Paulman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paulman gets back to full guard.
Paulman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nuts wants to control from the top but Paulman keeps moving.
Nuts is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Paulman trying to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nuts passes Paulman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nuts is looking for a kimura here.
Paulman is defending against the submission attempts here by Nuts.
Nuts prevents Paulman from improving his position.
Paulman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paulman.
Nuts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nuts preventing the sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nuts passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nuts (7) vs (0) Paulman
Nuts thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nuts tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nuts has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Paulman looking for a sweep but Nuts has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nuts (9) vs (0) Paulman
Nuts can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paulman is looking to escape.
Paulman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Paulman is squirming around, avoiding Nuts's attempts to control the action.
Paulman tries to hold on but Nuts postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nuts wants to finish this one by submission but Paulman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nuts.
Nuts is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Paulman is surviving well by controlling Nuts's body position as best he can.
Nuts looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Paulman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nuts (9) vs (2) Paulman
Nuts is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paulman is aware though and is defending well.
Nuts keeping moving, preventing Paulman from controlling successfully.
Paulman 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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nuts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paulman wants to pass the guard but Nuts is keeping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Paulman trying to control but Nuts is working from the bottom.
Nuts working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paulman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paulman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nuts keeping moving, preventing Paulman from controlling successfully.
Nuts being controlled here, momentarily.
Nuts had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paulman defends it easily.
Nuts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nuts looking for a triangle here. Paulman is fighting it but it looks tight! Nuts pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Paulman is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Deez Nuts!
Deez Nuts seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrew Henry Jr (ranked 21428 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Paulman (ranked 1886 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulman has chosen War is my Love as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Andrew Henry Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Russell Paulman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Paulman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henry Jr as he jumps to the side.
Henry Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Paulman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Henry Jr (0) vs (2) Paulman
Henry Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Henry Jr.
Paulman being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paulman looking to pass the guard.
Paulman sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henry Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henry Jr managing to control the position.
Paulman advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Henry Jr (0) vs (5) Paulman
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Henry Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Paulman controls the position.
It looks like Paulman might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Henry Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Henry Jr has one of Paulman's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Henry Jr is trying to improve his position.
Henry Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Paulman just content to control the position.
Henry Jr wants to control but Paulman postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Paulman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Paulman taking a breather here.
Paulman working away.
Henry Jr seems a little lost for a moment, as Paulman dominates the positioning.
Paulman trying to control the action but Henry Jr is working from the bottom.
Paulman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
I wouldn't like to be where Henry Jr is right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry Jr is looking for a sweep.
Paulman working away.
Paulman taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Henry Jr is being controlled here.
Henry Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paulman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henry Jr keeps working.
Henry Jr regains half guard.
Paulman trying to control the pace.
Henry Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paulman is working away from the top position though.
Henry Jr wants to improve his position but Paulman is controlling well.
Henry Jr wants to control but Paulman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Paulman tries to pass to full mount but Henry Jr defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Paulman wants to pass the guard but Henry Jr is defending well.
Paulman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Henry Jr is trying to control but can't.
Paulman is controlling the pace.
Henry Jr gets back to full guard.
Paulman being controlled here momentarily.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr is pulling down on Paulman's head to control his posture.
Henry Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Paulman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Henry Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry Jr (2) vs (5) Paulman
Paulman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paulman managing to control the position.
Henry Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Paulman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Henry Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paulman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henry Jr controls the pace.
Henry Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Paulman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr stays in close to Paulman's body and controls the position.
Paulman is controlling Henry Jr's posture.
Paulman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paulman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Henry Jr forces his way into half guard.
Henry Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Paulman is looking for a sweep. Henry Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henry Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Paulman is positioning himself well to prevent Henry Jr advancing to mount.
Henry Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Paulman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paulman 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.
Henry Jr trying to pass the guard but Paulman defending well.
Henry Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Paulman wants to improve his position but Henry Jr is controlling well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Paulman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henry Jr trying to pass the guard but Paulman defending well.
Paulman is doing well to control the position and prevent Henry Jr from advancing to side control.
Still in half guard, Henry Jr seems content to control.
Paulman is looking for a sweep. Henry Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paulman is staying active underneath Henry Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Paulman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henry Jr wants to control but Paulman is keeping him busy.
Henry Jr controlling the action here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Paulman trying to control but Henry Jr postures up.
Paulman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Henry Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Paulman wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Henry Jr 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.
Paulman is trying to get back to full guard.
Henry Jr is trying to control. Paulman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Henry Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Paulman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Paulman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henry Jr is one step ahead there.
Paulman controlling Henry Jr's posture.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr postures up.
Henry Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard.
Henry Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Paulman is trying to control the position but Henry Jr postures up.
Henry Jr trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Henry Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henry Jr 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.
Paulman has Henry Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Henry Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Paulman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Henry Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Paulman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Henry Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Henry Jr trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Paulman is trying to keep Henry Jr in close.
Henry Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman is pulling down on Henry Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Henry Jr, at least for the moment.
Paulman is trying to control the position but Henry Jr postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr stands and throws Paulman's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Henry Jr (5) vs (5) Paulman
Paulman being controlled for a moment.
Paulman stops Henry Jr from passing to mount.
Paulman is not content to let Henry Jr control the position.
Paulman is holding Henry Jr down, trying to stall.
Paulman tries to improve position but can't.
Henry Jr trying to control the action but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Paulman is trying to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr wants to control but Paulman is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Paulman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Henry Jr trying to control the position but Paulman is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Paulman is trying to improve his position.
Paulman is trying to control Henry Jr's posture but Henry Jr avoids it.
Paulman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henry Jr controlling from side mount.
Paulman is trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry Jr works to advance to full mount. Paulman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Henry Jr (7) vs (5) Paulman
Paulman tries to lock up and control but Henry Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Henry Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Henry Jr avoids the attempt from Paulman to control.
Henry Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Paulman wants to control but Henry Jr is having none of it.
Henry Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Henry Jr.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is trying to escape the mount.
Paulman keeps trying to improve his position.
Paulman wants to control but Henry Jr is having none of it.
Henry Jr tries to control but Paulman wriggling away.
Henry Jr content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paulman tries to lock up and control but Henry Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Jr takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
A very excited looking Andrew Henry Jr 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:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ruslan Tagirbekov (ranked 1532 p4p, 167 weight class) and Russell Paulman (ranked 1855 p4p, 0 weight class). Tagirbekov comes to the cage accompanied by Sabina Saidova - Dagestan. The crowd seem to be enjoying Paulman's choice of entrance music: War is my Love . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ruslan Tagirbekov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Russell Paulman!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Paulman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tagirbekov quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tagirbekov (0) vs (2) Paulman
Paulman slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Paulman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Paulman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tagirbekov! Score +3 for passing guard: Tagirbekov (0) vs (5) Paulman
Paulman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tagirbekov is trying desperately to improve position.
Paulman with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Paulman prevents Tagirbekov from getting the reversal.
Paulman controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulman is trying to take his opponent's back.
Paulman prevents Tagirbekov from getting the reversal.
Paulman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Paulman.
Tagirbekov is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tagirbekov wants to hold on but Paulman pushes him away.
Tagirbekov is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Paulman has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Tagirbekov (0) vs (8) Paulman
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
What can Tagirbekov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tagirbekov tries to break free.
Paulman controlling from the back.
Paulman doesn't have the hooks in and Tagirbekov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tagirbekov (2) vs (8) Paulman
Tagirbekov trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Paulman controlling the position.
Tagirbekov trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulman wants to sweep here but Tagirbekov controlling him for the moment.
Paulman controlling the position.
Tagirbekov pushes down on Paulman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tagirbekov is working for a kimura but Paulman is defending it quite comfortably.
Tagirbekov seems to be looking for submissions.
Paulman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tagirbekov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paulman sees it coming and defends easily.
Tagirbekov is looking for a kimura but Paulman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tagirbekov to get the leverage.
Paulman gets back to full guard.
Paulman pulls Tagirbekov in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tagirbekov looking to pass the guard.
Paulman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tagirbekov is one step ahead there.
Paulman has Tagirbekov pulled in close to control his posture.
Tagirbekov wants to control from the top but Paulman keeps moving.
Tagirbekov being controlled here momentarily.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Tagirbekov from controlling successfully.
Paulman pulls Tagirbekov in close to prevent any damage.
Tagirbekov wants to control from the top but Paulman keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tagirbekov stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
Paulman has Tagirbekov pulled in close to control his posture.
Tagirbekov stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
Tagirbekov trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Paulman is controlling Tagirbekov's posture.
Tagirbekov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tagirbekov is fighting to break Paulman's control of his arms but Paulman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Paulman wants to sweep but no luck.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Tagirbekov from controlling successfully.
Tagirbekov drops back looking for a leg! Paulman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paulman manages to kick Tagirbekov off! Tagirbekov jumps back into Paulman's guard.
Tagirbekov trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Paulman 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.
Tagirbekov trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Paulman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tagirbekov (2) vs (10) Paulman
Tagirbekov is trying to control the position but Paulman postures up.
Paulman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tagirbekov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paulman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tagirbekov can't keep his opponent in guard - Paulman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Paulman is taking a breather. Tagirbekov 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.
Tagirbekov trying to control but Paulman postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman not doing much here.
Paulman passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tagirbekov (2) vs (13) Paulman
Paulman pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Paulman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tagirbekov tries to hold on but Paulman pushes him away.
Paulman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tagirbekov tries to reverse the position but Paulman maintains control.
Paulman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tagirbekov can't escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paulman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tagirbekov tries to hold on but Paulman pushes him away.
Paulman controlling the position easily from mount.
Tagirbekov wants to hold on but Paulman pushes him away.
Paulman fails to take his opponent's back.
Paulman controlling from the full mount.
Tagirbekov wants to control but Paulman is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Paulman controlling his opponent.
Yet more stalling tactics from Paulman.
Tagirbekov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Paulman controlling from mount.
Tagirbekov is desperately trying to improve his position but Paulman has a good base and remains in mount.
Paulman controlling the pace for now.
Tagirbekov tries to hold on but Paulman postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman controlling the pace for now.
Tagirbekov wants to control but Paulman is having none of it.
Tagirbekov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Paulman takes Tagirbekov's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Tagirbekov is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Tagirbekov (2) vs (16) Paulman
Tagirbekov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tagirbekov wants to control his opponent's hands but Paulman gets his hands free.
Tagirbekov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Paulman really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Tagirbekov.
It looks like Paulman might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Tagirbekov tries to escape the position.
Paulman keeps control of the position easily here as Tagirbekov tries to buck him off.
Tagirbekov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Paulman controlling the positon.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tagirbekov is really stuck here.
Paulman trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tagirbekov doesn't escape.
Paulman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tagirbekov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Paulman controlling his opponent.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tagirbekov is controlling an arm, preventing Paulman from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Tagirbekov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paulman controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tagirbekov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tagirbekov is trying to escape the mount but Paulman keeps good control and instead manages to take Tagirbekov's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Tagirbekov (2) vs (19) Paulman
Paulman is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulman wins on points by 19 to 2.
A victorious Russell Paulman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Showtime misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Paulman shoots in and gets a takedown into Showtime's guard.
Paulman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Paulman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Showtime's guard.
Paulman works his way into side control.
Showtime trying to remain calm as Paulman controls from the top position.
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.
Showtime knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paulman on the ground.#T1#
Showtime wants to get back to his feet but Paulman drags him back down.
Showtime taking a bit of punishment here - Paulman scoring with strikes.
Showtime takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes there by Paulman.
Paulman just content to control the position.
Showtime is trying to get back to his feet.
Paulman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Paulman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Paulman cracks Showtime with a big elbow.
Showtime is trying to control Paulman's posture but Paulman avoids it. #T2#
Showtime trying to remain calm as Paulman controls from the top position.
Showtime takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Paulman taking a breather here.
Paulman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Paulman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paulman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Paulman controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Paulman is working to tighten his grip on Showtime's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Showtime has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Paulman is really squeezing tight and eventually Showtime passes out! Paulman breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Russell Paulman!
Russell Paulman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Paulman moves into the clinch successfully.
Paulman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Paulman crunches a lovely knee into Strangeee's ribcage.#TD2#
Paulman has clasped his hands together around Strangeee's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Strangeee is letting Paulman control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Paulman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Strangeee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Strangeee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paulman on the ground.
Strangeee taking a bit of punishment here - Paulman scoring with strikes.
Strangeee trying to remain calm as Paulman controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Paulman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strangeee, who protects the arm well.
Paulman controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Paulman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The strikes coming from Paulman are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1#
Strangeee defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strangeee can't do much from the bottom here.
Paulman is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Strangeee will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Paulman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Strangeee pushes Paulman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Paulman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulman throws an elbow but Strangeee slips to the side and avoids it well.
Paulman takes a little break here. Strangeee wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Let's hope that Paulman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#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.#SUB2#
Paulman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Paulman landing a few strikes. #SUB2#
Paulman tries for a kimura but Strangeee is defending well.
Paulman lands a few punches from side control.
Paulman takes a little break here. Strangeee wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strangeee taking a bit of punishment here - Paulman scoring with strikes.
Paulman controlling the position.
Paulman working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Strangeee seems a little lost for a moment, as Paulman dominates the positioning.#SUB2#
Paulman tries for a kimura but Strangeee is defending well.
Paulman lands an elbow.
Paulman controls the position from side control.
Paulman in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Paulman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strangeee, who protects the arm well.
Paulman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Paulman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Strangeee can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Paulman stalls from top position.
It looks like Paulman might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Paulman working the head and body with strikes.
Paulman working the head with strikes.
Paulman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paulman content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Strangeee struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Paulman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Paulman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Paulman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Paulman.
Paulman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #KD2#
Paulman drops Strangeee with a big knee straight up the middle! Strangeee is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#
Strangeee is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Doctor Strangeee has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Paulman closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Strangeee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paulman unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Strangeee! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Paulman is unloading with more strikes now! Strangeee drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Paulman!
During a confident post fight interview, Russell Paulman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Strangeee tries to keep at a distance but Paulman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Paulman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strangeee swings wildly with an uppercut but Paulman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paulman lands an elbow just above Strangeee 's eye.
Strangeee misses with a punch on the inside.
Paulman pushes Strangeee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paulman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Paulman.
Paulman landing knees to the head.
Paulman blocking some punches.
Paulman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paulman lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Strangeee is rocked!
Paulman jerks Strangeee's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Strangeee drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Paulman goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Paulman because Strangeee was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Russell Paulman!
Our winner, Russell Paulman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
ADWGC NY 2
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Roger De Santos (ranked 2538 p4p, 317 weight class) and Russell Paulman (ranked 3273 p4p, 383 weight class). Paulman has chosen War is my Love as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Roger De Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Russell Paulman!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Paulman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De Santos defends it nicely.
De Santos drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: De Santos (4) vs (0) Paulman
Paulman is trying to improve his position.
De Santos wants to control but Paulman is keeping him busy.
De Santos moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulman is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santos tries to move to mount but Paulman blocks the move with his legs.
Paulman manages to get back to half guard.
De Santos tries to pass to full mount but Paulman defends it.
Paulman is trying to maintain the position but De Santos is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santos prevents Paulman from improving his position.
De Santos wants to pass to mount but Paulman is defending the position.
Paulman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Paulman trying to control the position here.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing De Santos from controlling successfully.
Paulman keeping full guard, as De Santos tries to pass.
Paulman trying to keep a closed guard but De Santos is proving a slippery customer.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing De Santos from controlling successfully.
De Santos looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulman pulls De Santos in to control the position.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing De Santos from controlling successfully.
De Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman controlling the position.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing De Santos from controlling successfully.
Paulman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
De Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
De Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
De Santos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
De Santos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: De Santos (7) vs (0) Paulman
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Santos wants to control but Paulman is keeping him busy.
De Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Paulman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Paulman is trying to improve his position.
De Santos advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: De Santos (9) vs (0) Paulman
De Santos wants to take Paulman's back here but Paulman is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
De Santos controlling the pace for now.
De Santos with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulman tries to hold on but De Santos postures up.
Paulman stops De Santos from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Paulman defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from De Santos.
De Santos has control of Paulman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Paulman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Paulman is trying to escape the mount.
Paulman tries to hold on but De Santos pushes him away.
De Santos wants to finish this one by submission but Paulman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from De Santos.
Paulman is working to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
De Santos wants to control the pace but Paulman is squirming around nicely.
Paulman is looking to improve his position but De Santos isn't that keen on the idea.
De Santos trying to control but Paulman is having none of it.
Paulman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Paulman is trying to maintain the position but De Santos is very close to passing his half guard.
De Santos is looking for a kimura but Paulman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for De Santos to get the leverage.
Paulman has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
De Santos passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: De Santos (12) vs (0) Paulman
De Santos with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
De Santos looking for a guillotine from mount but Paulman is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Paulman is still trying to improve position.
Paulman stops De Santos from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
De Santos working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Paulman is wriggling around trying to escape.
De Santos looking for a guillotine from mount but Paulman is having none of it.
Paulman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Paulman is doing well to control the position and prevent De Santos from advancing to side control.
De Santos trying to pass the guard but Paulman defending well.
De Santos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
De Santos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Paulman pulls De Santos in to control the position.
De Santos pushing down on Paulman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
De Santos 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.
De Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Paulman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Paulman seems keen to control De Santos's posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Paulman wants to sweep here but De Santos controlling him for the moment.
Paulman keeping full guard, as De Santos tries to pass.
De Santos trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Paulman wants to sweep here but De Santos controlling him for the moment.
De Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard.
De Santos forces his way into half guard.
Paulman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paulman trying to control here.
De Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Paulman defends it well.
De Santos wants to pass the guard but Paulman is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is trying to control but can't.
Paulman is controlling De Santos's position as best he can from this difficult position.
De Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
Paulman is not content to let De Santos control the position.
De Santos prevents Paulman from improving his position.
Paulman is refusing to be controlled, as De Santos sits in half guard.
Paulman tries to roll over but De Santos keeps him under control.
Paulman keeping control of the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
De Santos is looking for a kimura here.
De Santos wants to take a breather but Paulman is having none of it.
De Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Paulman is defending well.
De Santos trying to mount his opponent but Paulman defends it.
De Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Paulman is defending well.
Paulman manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paulman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Santos (12) vs (2) Paulman
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
De Santos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Santos (14) vs (2) Paulman
De Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paulman controls De Santos momentarily but De Santos frees himself.
Paulman has De Santos pulled in close to control his posture.
De Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard.
De Santos wants to control from the top but Paulman keeps moving.
Paulman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Paulman trying to control the position here.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing De Santos from controlling successfully.
De Santos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Paulman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
De Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard.
Paulman has his hands on De Santos's head, controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paulman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Santos (14) vs (4) Paulman
De Santos working a defensive guard here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman tries to free his leg and advance position but De Santos is retaining full guard.
Paulman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
De Santos trying to control the position here.
De Santos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paulman controls the pace.
De Santos is adopting a defensive guard.
De Santos keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass.
De Santos 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.
Paulman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman stands and throws De Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: De Santos (14) vs (7) Paulman
De Santos is looking to reverse the position.
De Santos is working hard here to advance position.
Paulman taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paulman wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Santos keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
De Santos takes the fight on points by 14 to 7.
Roger De Santos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
ADWGC 10
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Russell Paulman (ranked 3233 p4p, 366 weight class) and Tommy Ebbitt (ranked 3314 p4p, 374 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Paulman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to War is my Love . Ebbitt is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: DMX-Ain't No Sunshine. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Russell Paulman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Tommy Ebbitt!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ebbitt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paulman as he avoids it easily.
Ebbitt's coach down at Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ebbitt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ebbitt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paulman.
Paulman closes the distance and clinches.
Paulman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ebbitt regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Paulman (2) vs (0) Ebbitt
Paulman passes into half guard.
Ebbitt actively working from the bottom here.
Ebbitt wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Paulman seems content to control.
Ebbitt is looking for a sweep. Paulman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paulman uses his free foot to push down on Ebbitt's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ebbitt. Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (5) vs (0) Ebbitt
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulman prevents Ebbitt from getting the reversal.
Paulman content just to control the position here.
Ebbitt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paulman controlling the position easily from mount.
Ebbitt can't escape the position.
Paulman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Paulman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ebbitt for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Further stalling from Paulman.
Ebbitt tries to reverse the position but Paulman maintains control.
Paulman avoids the attempt from Ebbitt to control.
Paulman content just to control the position here.
Ebbitt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Paulman controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt is looking to get to half guard.
Paulman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Paulman prevents Ebbitt from getting the reversal.
Paulman controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt is trying to escape the mount.
Ebbitt regains half guard.
Paulman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Paulman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ebbitt! Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (8) vs (0) Ebbitt
Ebbitt is looking to get to half guard.
Paulman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Paulman trying to control but Ebbitt is having none of it.
Ebbitt tries to lock up and control but Paulman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulman tries to control but Ebbitt wriggling away.
Paulman content just to control the position here.
Paulman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Paulman.
Paulman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Paulman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ebbitt regains half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Paulman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ebbitt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Paulman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paulman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ebbitt looking for a sweep. Not yet Ebbitt, not yet.
Ebbitt being controlled here, momentarily.
Paulman trying to control but Ebbitt is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (11) vs (0) Ebbitt
Paulman takes a little break here. Ebbitt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Paulman tries to move to full mount but Ebbitt actually manages to regain half guard.
Paulman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ebbitt wants to get back to full guard.
Paulman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ebbitt is looking to control Paulman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ebbitt avoid being mounted?
Ebbitt wants to get back to full guard.
Ebbitt wants to control but Paulman is keeping busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Paulman is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Ebbitt is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Paulman 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.
Ebbitt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paulman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ebbitt is trying to get back to full guard.
Paulman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Paulman controlling the action here.
Paulman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ebbitt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paulman pulls his head out easily.
Ebbitt is looking for a sweep. Paulman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paulman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (14) vs (0) Ebbitt
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt wants to hold on but Paulman pushes him away.
Paulman controlling the position easily from mount.
Ebbitt tries to reverse the position but Paulman maintains control.
Paulman looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman avoids the attempt from Ebbitt to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ebbitt gets back to half guard.
Ebbitt is trying to get back to full guard.
Ebbitt is still trying to improve position.
Ebbitt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Paulman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but Ebbitt defending well.
Ebbitt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ebbitt is looking to improve his position.
Ebbitt is in trouble now - Paulman has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (17) vs (0) Ebbitt
Ebbitt wants to hold on but Paulman pushes him away.
Paulman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt is trying to escape the mount.
Paulman controlling the position easily from mount.
Ebbitt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ebbitt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Paulman content just to control the position here.
Ebbitt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Paulman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ebbitt tries to reverse the position but Paulman maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paulman controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulman takes the fight on points by 17 to 0.
Russell Paulman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Tommy Ebbitt was interviewed post fight and said 'i'll be back, we all win, We all lose. Its how you respond that matters...I need to spend time with my kids, get wasted and get in the gym'. |
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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Russell Paulman (ranked 3162 p4p, 352 weight class) and DJ Strawberry (ranked 3961 p4p, 428 weight class). Paulman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, War is my Love . Strawberry has chosen Beastie Boys-Brass Monkey as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Russell Paulman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; DJ Strawberry!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Strawberry moves into range and clinches up with Paulman.
Paulman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strawberry fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paulman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Strawberry pulls Paulman into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Paulman is stalling in the full guard.
Paulman looking to pass the guard.
Strawberry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paulman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strawberry keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass.
Paulman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strawberry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paulman has managed to get both his arms back between Strawberry's legs - danger averted.
Paulman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Strawberry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paulman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paulman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strawberry keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass.
Strawberry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paulman controls the pace.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulman trying to control the position from guard on top but Strawberry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paulman tries to free his leg and advance position but Strawberry is retaining full guard.
Strawberry being controlled here, momentarily.
Strawberry trying to control the position.
Strawberry looking for a guillotine here but Paulman defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strawberry keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass.
Paulman stays in close to Strawberry's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry looking to control.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman advances to half guard.
Paulman is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Strawberry reverses the position - he's now on top in Paulman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (0) vs (2) Strawberry
Strawberry trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strawberry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paulman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Paulman keeping full guard, as Strawberry tries to pass.
Strawberry being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strawberry is one step ahead there.
Paulman is pulling down on Strawberry's head. It's preventing any offense from Strawberry, at least for the moment.
Strawberry looking to pass the guard.
Paulman is pulling down on Strawberry's head. It's preventing any offense from Strawberry, at least for the moment.
Strawberry wants to control from the top but Paulman keeps moving.
Paulman wants to sweep here but Strawberry controlling him for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Strawberry from controlling successfully.
Paulman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulman being controlled here, momentarily.
Strawberry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman pulls Strawberry in close to prevent any damage.
Strawberry drops back looking for a leg! Paulman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paulman manages to kick Strawberry off! Strawberry jumps back into Paulman's guard.
Paulman is controlling Strawberry's posture.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Strawberry trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Strawberry is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Strawberry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strawberry manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (2) vs (2) Strawberry
Paulman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strawberry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paulman forces his way into half guard.
Paulman tries to pass to full mount but Strawberry defends it.
Strawberry is not content to let Paulman control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry trying to control here.
Paulman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Strawberry does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Strawberry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paulman is taking a breather. Strawberry 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.
Paulman trying to mount his opponent but Strawberry defends it.
Paulman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Strawberry! Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (5) vs (2) Strawberry
Paulman controlling his opponent.
Paulman wants to control the pace but Strawberry is squirming around nicely.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Paulman controlling his opponent.
Paulman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Strawberry wants to hold on but Paulman pushes him away.
Paulman controlling the position easily from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paulman wants to control the action but instead Strawberry gets a body lock and reverses into Paulman's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (5) vs (4) Strawberry
Strawberry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Strawberry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Strawberry from controlling successfully.
Paulman pulls Strawberry in close to his closed guard and prevents Strawberry from doing any damage or advancing position.
Strawberry is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paulman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Strawberry's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (7) vs (4) Strawberry
Strawberry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paulman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strawberry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paulman has managed to get both his arms back between Strawberry's legs - danger averted.
Paulman controlling from the top position.
Strawberry working a defensive guard here.
Paulman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paulman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Strawberry keeping moving, preventing Paulman from controlling successfully.
Paulman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strawberry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strawberry is looking for a triangle but Paulman pushes his legs off easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Strawberry has his foot on Paulman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paulman works his way back into a safe position though.
Paulman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Strawberry working a defensive guard here.
Strawberry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paulman defends well.
Paulman sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Strawberry keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass.
Paulman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Strawberry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paulman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman won't allow Strawberry to sweep him here.
Paulman is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strawberry looking for a guillotine here but Paulman defends easily.
Paulman controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulman takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A victorious Russell Paulman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
DJ Strawberry spoke after the fight, saying 'i'm young and I will continue to get better, there is no doubt in my mind I will be a champ one day. Get on the bandwagon before its full.... Going to my after party. I got the blow and Chinese chicks waiting for me...'. |
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Event:
Trash Fights 11(185 structure)
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Nobonaga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nobonaga keeps the fight on the outside.
Paulman shoots in and drives through. Nobonaga sprawls well.
Nobonaga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paulman.
Paulman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paulman moves out of range as Nobonaga throws a body kick.
#CL#
Nobonaga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Paulman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paulman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sagoya Nobonaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Paulman.
Paulman tries to score a body lock takedown but Nobonaga shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Paulman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nobonaga lands a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Nobonaga.
Paulman looks winded!
Paulman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nobonaga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paulman backwards.
Paulman can't get the takedown.
Nobonaga comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Russell Paulman has been cut.
Nobonaga landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nobonaga slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Nobonaga holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Paulman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nobonaga lands a nice shot to the body.
Nobonaga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nobonaga stalling against the cage.
Nobonaga working Paulman over with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nobonaga scores with a shoulder strike.
Nobonaga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paulman backwards.
Paulman tries to pull guard but Nobonaga forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nobonaga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Nobonaga.
Nobonaga taking a breather.
Paulman misses with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nobonaga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nobonaga tries to stall but Paulman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Paulman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nobonaga fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2#
Nobonaga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Nobonaga takes the fight into the clinch.
Paulman can't find room to land a body shot as Nobonaga controls the action.
Nobonaga blocks an elbow strike.
Nobonaga is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nobonaga leaning against his opponent.
Paulman is trying to pull guard but Nobonaga has him pressed against the cage.
Paulman misses with a knee to the head.
Nobonaga scores a nice knee to the body.
Paulman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nobonaga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paulman backwards.
Nobonaga with a knee to the head.
Paulman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nobonaga is defending well for now.
Nobonaga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nobonaga lands a nice uppercut.
Paulman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nobonaga lands a nice uppercut.
Nobonaga dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nobonaga scores a nice knee to the body.
#T3#
Nobonaga lands a shoulder strike.
Nobonaga presses Paulman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nobonaga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nobonaga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nobonaga will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Paulman up against the cage.
Paulman takes a shot to the head.
Paulman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nobonaga is struggling to control the position.
Nobonaga is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Paulman is trying to pull guard but Nobonaga turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nobonaga leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nobonaga lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Russell Paulman's cut even more.
Nobonaga missing with knees to the body.
Nobonaga is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nobonaga is stalling here.
#T4#
Paulman wants to take the fight to the mat but Nobonaga manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nobonaga lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nobonaga.
Paulman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nobonaga lands with a light punch inside.
Nice elbow from Nobonaga.
Knees to the body from Nobonaga.
Paulman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nobonaga works on Paulman's body with a couple of short punches.
Nobonaga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paulman.
Nobonaga taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nobonaga controlling the action here for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Nobonaga scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paulman is trying to drag Nobonaga to the mat but Nobonaga just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nobonaga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paulman backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sagoya Nobonaga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russell Paulman's cut.
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##CL#
Nobonaga takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Nobonaga on the inside.
Nobonaga lands with a light punch inside.
Nobonaga landing knees to the body.
Paulman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nobonaga smiles and moves away.
Paulman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nobonaga as he avoids it easily. #KD#
Nobonaga sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Paulman to the ground! Nobonaga dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC#
Paulman 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!
Paulman taking shots to the head.
Paulman is still in real trouble! Can Nobonaga finish him?
Nobonaga postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Paulman looks a forlorn figure.
Paulman regains half guard.
Well, if Nobonaga 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.
Paulman seems to have recovered his senses.
Paulman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nobonaga is working away from the top position though.
Paulman is breathing heavily.
Paulman is positioning himself well to prevent Nobonaga advancing to mount. #T1#
Nobonaga stalling.
Paulman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Paulman is not content to let Nobonaga control the position.
Paulman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Nobonaga is trying to control. Paulman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nobonaga prevents Paulman from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paulman won't allow Nobonaga to pass to mount.
Nobonaga is looking to take a break and control but Paulman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paulman is trying to get back to full guard.
Paulman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nobonaga.
Paulman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Paulman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Nobonaga from controlling successfully.
Paulman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Paulman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nobonaga is one step ahead there. #T3#
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Nobonaga from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Russell Paulman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paulman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nobonaga with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nobonaga connects with a solid leg kick.
Nobonaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nobonaga throws a sloppy head kick and Paulman moves out of range easily.
Paulman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paulman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Nobonaga moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paulman.
A short right from Nobonaga.
Nobonaga misses with a knee strike.
Paulman tries a knee to the head but Nobonaga blocks it.
Paulman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sagoya Nobonaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Paulman.
Knees to the body from Nobonaga.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paulman pushes off an throws an elbow but Nobonaga leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nobonaga lands an uppercut.
Paulman tries to work over Nobonaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nobonaga lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
The cut above Russell Paulman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
I was talking to Nobonaga's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nobonaga lands a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nobonaga.
Nobonaga taking a breather.
Sagoya Nobonaga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paulman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Nobonaga.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nobonaga scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
Russell Paulman's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Knees to the body from Nobonaga.
Nobonaga crunches a lovely knee into Paulman's ribcage.
Nobonaga working Paulman over with knees to the body.
Nobonaga manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sagoya Nobonaga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Russell Paulman's cut.
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#
Nobonaga punishes Paulman's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick from Nobonaga lands but Paulman takes it in his stride.
Nobonaga connects with a solid leg kick.
Paulman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nobonaga defends well and Paulman ends up having to push Nobonaga into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nobonaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Nobonaga lands with a kick to the temple. Paulman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice body punch from Nobonaga. #CL#
Nobonaga takes the fight into the clinch.
Paulman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Paulman letting Nobonaga take a breather here.
Nobonaga lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Russell Paulman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sagoya Nobonaga!
Sagoya Nobonaga decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Trash Fights 7 (185 structure)
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Paulman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Paulman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Paulman.#CL#
Paulman clinches with his opponent.
A knee to the head by Paulman.
#CUT#
It looks like Valentin Hadjiev has been cut.
Paulman scores with a hook to the body.
Hadjiev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paulman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Paulman. #CL#
Paulman drives through and clinches with Hadjiev against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paulman presses Hadjiev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Paulman scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Paulman.
Paulman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hadjiev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Paulman cracks Hadjiev with a nice body shot.
Paulman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Paulman lands a knee to the head.
Hadjiev is looking for a takedown.
Russell Paulman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentin Hadjiev.
Hadjiev looks winded!#T1#
Hadjiev looking for a takedown.
Our sources have told us that Paulman has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A short right from Paulman.
Hadjiev wants to take the fight to the mat but Paulman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Paulman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paulman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hadjiev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Paulman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hadjiev backwards.
Hadjiev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paulman has Hadjiev pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Hadjiev is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Paulman - that's hurt Hadjiev badly! Oh, another knee lands and Hadjiev is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Hadjiev doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Russell Paulman!
Our winner, Russell Paulman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Trash Fights 5
Date: Jan 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Winger cracks Paulman with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
It looks like Russell Paulman has been cut.
Paulman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Paulman drops his hands momentarily and Winger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Paulman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Winger keeps the fight on the outside.
Paulman blocks a jab.#CL2#
Winger clinches with his opponent.
Winger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Paulman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Winger prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Paulman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Paulman fails to land.
Paulman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Winger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paulman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Winger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paulman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Winger tries a knee to the head but Paulman blocks it.
Paulman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Winger gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#KD2#
Winger has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Paulman goes down! Winger dives on top of him - Paulman manages to get guard.
Paulman is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winger tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard.
Winger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Winger postures up in Paulman's guard and throws a big left but Paulman blocks it.
Winger postures up in Paulman's guard and throws a big left but Paulman blocks it.
Winger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT2#
Russell Paulman's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Winger throwing strikes but missing.
Paulman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Winger chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT2#
Russell Paulman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Winger trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Winger landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Winger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Winger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Winger trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Winger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulman is keeping the position for now.
Paulman trying to control the position.
#T2#
Winger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Winger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paulman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Winger wants to control from the top but Paulman keeps moving.
Winger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paulman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paulman managing to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Winger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Winger trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Paulman keeping full guard, as Winger tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulman has his hands on Winger's head, controlling the position.
Winger preventing the sweep. #T3#
Winger trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Winger 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.
Winger wants to control from the top but Paulman keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Paulman holds on and takes a little breather.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Winger from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Paulman digs a good hook to Winger's body.
Winger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Paulman's hands.#CUT2#
Jeez, Russell Paulman's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Paulman lands a two punch combo.
Paulman shoots in looking for a takedown. Winger tries to sprawl out of it but Paulman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Winger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Winger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Paulman gets tackled into the cage by Winger. Winger maintains the clinch. #T4#
A knee to the head by Paulman.
Winger with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Paulman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Winger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paulman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Winger is defending well.
Winger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Winger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paulman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Winger lands a right hand.
Paulman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Paulman has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Paulman throws a punch but it's blocked by Winger.
Winger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Paulman's face.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Russell Paulman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rafael Winger!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rafael Winger waved his t-shirt featuring AmpUp Nutrition ($200/160q) - Laundry 15%'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Russell Paulman (ranked 4902 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Salvatore (ranked 1525 p4p, 151 weight class). Paulman's entrance music is War is my Love . A fine choice. Salvatore has chosen Reich mir die Hand as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Enzo Salvatore has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Russell Paulman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ron Honeybunn and John Mangel.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Paulman fails with the takedown.
Salvatore is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Salvatore or perhaps it was just good defense by Paulman, which made it look bad.
Salvatore drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Paulman (0) vs (4) Salvatore
Paulman's coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Salvatore tries for a kimura but Paulman is defending well.
Salvatore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paulman keeps working.
Salvatore working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Salvatore tries for a kimura but Paulman is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Paulman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Paulman looks calm but he's in trouble here. Salvatore gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Paulman is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Salvatore lets go of the hold and Paulman can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Enzo Salvatore!
Enzo Salvatore tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Barrientos. That snapped Paulman's head back.
#CUT#
It looks like Russell Paulman has been cut.
Paulman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paulman.
Paulman shoots in looking for a takedown. Barrientos tries to sprawl out of it but Paulman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barrientos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rafe Barrientos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Paulman.
Barrientos is looking to slow Paulman down with leg kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barrientos stuffs the takedown.
Barrientos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Paulman sprawls and moves away.
Paulman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paulman shoots in for a takedown but Barrientos shows good takedown defense.
Barrientos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Paulman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barrientos defends well and Paulman ends up having to push Barrientos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Paulman looks winded!
Barrientos scores with a hook to the body. Paulman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barrientos digs a good body shot into Paulman's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paulman shoots for a double leg takedown but Barrientos sprawls well. He's pushed Paulman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #KD#
Nice combo by Barrientos! Oh, that's hurt him - Paulman falls to the canvas and Barrientos follows him into side control.
Barrientos scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Paulman to see if he's OK.
Barrientos is working Paulman over with some ground and pound from side control.
Barrientos lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1#
Barrientos trying to control the action but Paulman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barrientos lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB#
Barrientos tries for a kimura but Paulman is defending well.
Barrientos lands a nice forearm strike.
Paulman manages to get back to half guard.
Barrientos 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.
Paulman keeping hold of Barrientos's head, controlling as best he can.
Barrientos is thwarting Paulman's attempts to control the position.
Barrientos slips a nice elbow through Paulman's hands, connecting with Paulman's forehead.
Paulman has his hands clasped together around Barrientos's back. He's all about the action.
Barrientos trying to mount his opponent but Paulman defends it.
Barrientos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Barrientos wants to take a breather but Paulman is having none of it.
Barrientos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Paulman 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.
Paulman is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Barrientos seems to be working for a kimura but Paulman defends the submission attempt.
Barrientos prevents Paulman from improving his position.
Barrientos wants to take a breather but Paulman is having none of it.
Paulman is looking for a sweep. Barrientos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Barrientos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Paulman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paulman.
Paulman pulls Barrientos in close to prevent any damage.
Paulman is trying to control the position but Barrientos postures up. #T3#
Barrientos landing with the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Barrientos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Barrientos postures up in Paulman's guard and throws a big left but Paulman blocks it.
Barrientos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paulman controlling Barrientos's posture.
Paulman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paulman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barrientos manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Barrientos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paulman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barrientos has momentary wrist control but Paulman slips an elbow through the middle.
Paulman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paulman pushes down on Barrientos's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Paulman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barrientos keeps working.
Barrientos trying to control but Paulman postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrientos manages to get to full guard.
Barrientos controlling the position.
Paulman won't allow Barrientos to sweep him here.
Barrientos keeping moving, preventing Paulman from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Barrientos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barrientos keeping moving, preventing Paulman from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Paulman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafe Barrientos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russell Paulman's cut.
That's time! Barrientos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Barrientos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paulman.
Barrientos throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paulman is defended easily by Barrientos.#TD2#
Paulman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Barrientos keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Barrientos is pressing down on Paulman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman postures up.
Barrientos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paulman is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Barrientos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paulman defends well.#T1##SUB#
Barrientos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paulman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barrientos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paulman can do to turn this around?
Paulman trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrientos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Barrientos working for a triangle but Paulman defends it easily.
Paulman content to stall in guard here.
Paulman wants to control from the top but Barrientos keeps moving. #SUB#
Barrientos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paulman is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Paulman trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrientos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Barrientos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barrientos trying to control the position here.
Paulman is looking to stand up but Barrientos won't let him.
Paulman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barrientos keeping moving, preventing Paulman from controlling successfully.
Paulman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barrientos is keeping the position for now.
Paulman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Paulman trying to control but Barrientos is working from the bottom.
Rafe Barrientos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Barrientos is looking for a triangle but Paulman pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Paulman passes Barrientos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Paulman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barrientos keeps working. #SUB2#
Barrientos is defending against the submission attempts here by Paulman.
#SUB#
Barrientos looking for submissions off his back.
Barrientos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paulman.
Paulman is keen to just control but Barrientos is a slippery customer.
Barrientos trying to hold on to Paulman's head to control him but Paulman postures up.
Barrientos is staying active underneath Paulman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barrientos is looking to control Paulman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barrientos avoid being mounted?#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barrientos tries to roll over but Paulman keeps him under control.#SUB#
Barrientos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Paulman seems to be working for a kimura but Barrientos defends the submission attempt.
Barrientos trying to control from the bottom.
Paulman trying to control from half guard but Barrientos is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paulman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Paulman is continuing to stall.
Barrientos is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Paulman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Russell Paulman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Barrientos dips to his left and cracks Paulman with an uppercut!
Barrientos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paulman swivels and escapes.
Paulman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barrientos defends it well.
Barrientos leaves Paulman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Paulman moves in looking to clinch but Barrientos pushes him off.
Paulman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barrientos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barrientos misses with a straight right.
Paulman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barrientos is fending him off so far but Paulman persists. Nope, Barrientos circles away and we're back to standing.
Paulman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rafe Barrientos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Paulman.
Barrientos blocks a head kick by Paulman.
Barrientos lands with a nice body punch.
Paulman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrientos scores with a sloppy right hand. Paulman should have avoided that one.
Paulman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barrientos lands a nice shot that snaps Paulman's head back.
Paulman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT#
That has opened up Russell Paulman's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrientos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barrientos needs to keep his hands up - Paulman had a free shot at his head there.
Barrientos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC#
Paulman is rocked!#T1#
Paulman shoots for a double leg takedown but Barrientos sprawls well. He's pushed Paulman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barrientos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Paulman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Paulman is still on wobbly legs! Can Barrientos finish him?
Barrientos dips to his left and cracks Paulman with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut lands for Barrientos. That snapped Paulman's head back.
Rafe Barrientos is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Paulman rushes Barrientos and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paulman.
Barrientos is looking for a takedown.
Barrientos wants to break free but Paulman has control.
Paulman seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrientos.
Paulman has Barrientos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barrientos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barrientos lands with a light punch inside.
Barrientos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barrientos avoiding damage as Paulman throws knees to the body.
Paulman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paulman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barrientos is defending well.#T2#
Barrientos pushes Paulman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paulman is looking for a takedown.
Barrientos blocks a body shot from Paulman.
Paulman misses with an elbow strike.
Barrientos gets underhooks to prevent Paulman's takedown attempt.
Barrientos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paulman backwards.
A short right from Barrientos.
Paulman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barrientos prevents it.
Barrientos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Barrientos.
A shot in the inside from Barrientos.
Paulman blocks an elbow strike.
Barrientos is trying to force a seperation but Paulman has the dominant position.
Barrientos throws a head punch that misses.
Paulman is working for takedown but Barrientos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paulman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barrientos prevents it.
#BC#
Barrientos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Paulman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Paulman tries to sprawl but Barrientos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Paulman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Paulman is looking to control Barrientos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paulman avoid being mounted?
Barrientos slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Barrientos is working for a kimura but Paulman is defending it quite comfortably.
Paulman taking some punishment here, with Barrientos in his half guard.
Barrientos is trying to control the action in half guard but Paulman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paulman trying to hold on to Barrientos's head to control him but Barrientos postures up.
#SUB#
Barrientos is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Barrientos working the head and body with strikes.
Paulman wants to control but Barrientos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barrientos thows a huge punch but Paulman dodges it nicely.
Paulman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barrientos is trying to control the action in half guard but Paulman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paulman keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Barrientos drops an elbow to the side of Paulman's head.
Barrientos uses his free foot to push down on Paulman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Paulman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Barrientos is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Paulman is surviving well by controlling Barrientos's body position as best he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafe Barrientos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barrientos 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafe Barrientos!
Rafe Barrientos made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'A zip and a double cup, I'm gettin' high as fuck, I'm gettin' high as fuck, I'm gettin' high as fuck'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Paulman as Muller shoots in.#CL2#
Paulman takes the fight into the clinch.
Muller takes a knee to the side of the body.
Paulman with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Julian Muller has been cut.
Paulman lands a nice elbow.
Paulman lands an elbow just above Muller 's eye.
Paulman lands a nice shot to the body.
Muller is breathing heavily.
Paulman lands a left hand.
#ROC2#
Muller is rocked!#CUT2#
Julian Muller's cut is getting worse.
Clinched against the cage, Paulman lands a big elbow that drops Muller! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Muller is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Paulman!
Our winner, Russell Paulman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Russell Paulman (ranked 4835 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noam Nystrom (ranked 2000 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, War is my Love . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Russell Paulman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Noam Nystrom!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nystrom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Paulman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nystrom drops down looking for an ankle pick but Paulman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nystrom has managed to clinch.
Nystrom stops a takedown attempt from Paulman.
Nystrom has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Paulman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nystrom looking for a takedown.
Russell Paulman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noam Nystrom.
Nystrom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paulman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nystrom drops down looking for an ankle pick but Paulman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Paulman looks for a takedown but Nystrom sprawls well.
Paulman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nystrom avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nystrom closes the distance and clinches.
Paulman prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nystrom lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Paulman (0) vs (2) Nystrom
Nystrom trying to mount his opponent but Paulman defends it.
Nystrom slows the pace down in half guard.
Paulman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Paulman wants to control but Nystrom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Paulman is holding on to half guard well.
Nystrom is thwarting Paulman's attempts to control the position.
Nystrom prevents Paulman from improving his position.
Paulman trying to control here.
Nystrom performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Paulman manages to get to full guard.
Paulman trying to control the position.
Paulman seems keen to control Nystrom's posture.
Nystrom controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Paulman is controlling Nystrom's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Paulman managing to control the position.
Paulman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nystrom stays in close to Paulman's body and controls the position.
Paulman is controlling Nystrom's posture.
Nystrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard.
Paulman seems keen to control Nystrom's posture.
Nystrom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Paulman controls Nystrom momentarily but Nystrom frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulman keeping full guard, as Nystrom tries to pass.
Paulman has control of Nystrom's left arm, preventing Nystrom from doing any damage.
Paulman 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.
Nystrom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Paulman pulls Nystrom in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nystrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nystrom pushes down on Paulman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nystrom wants to take a breather but Paulman is having none of it.
Nystrom perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Paulman won't allow Nystrom to pass to mount.
Paulman tries to get to full guard but Nystrom has control of the leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is in trouble now - Nystrom has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (0) vs (5) Nystrom
Nystrom trying to control but Paulman is having none of it.
Paulman tries to lock up and control but Nystrom gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Paulman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Paulman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paulman is concentrating on defense, preventing Nystrom from advancing position.
Nystrom trying to pass the guard but Paulman defending well.
Paulman tries to get to full guard but Nystrom has control of the leg.
Nystrom controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Paulman tries to roll over but Nystrom keeps him under control.
Paulman won't allow Nystrom to pass to mount.
Paulman wants to get back to full guard.
Paulman keeping hold of Nystrom's head, controlling as best he can.
Paulman wants to control but Nystrom is keeping busy.
Nystrom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paulman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nystrom trying to pass the guard but Paulman defending well.
Nystrom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paulman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nystrom perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Paulman is holding on to half guard well.
Nystrom prevents Paulman from improving his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Paulman gets back to full guard.
Paulman wants to sweep here but Nystrom controlling him for the moment.
Paulman pulls Nystrom in to control the position.
Nystrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paulman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Paulman controls Nystrom momentarily but Nystrom frees himself.
Nystrom looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Paulman controls Nystrom momentarily but Nystrom frees himself.
Paulman being controlled here, momentarily.
Paulman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nystrom postures up.
Nystrom's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nystrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paulman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman is trying to control the position but Nystrom postures up.
Nystrom stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
Nystrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard.
Paulman is trying to keep Nystrom in close.
Paulman 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.
Nystrom sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nystrom is fighting to break Paulman's control of his arms but Paulman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nystrom engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nystrom being controlled here momentarily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Paulman continues to stall.
Paulman wants to sweep here but Nystrom controlling him for the moment.
Nystrom content to stall in guard here.
Paulman 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.
Paulman is trying to control the position but Nystrom postures up.
Nystrom wants to pass the guard but Paulman is keeping the position.
Nystrom trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Nystrom is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is adopting a defensive guard.
Nystrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard.
Paulman looking to control.
Paulman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paulman trying to keep a closed guard but Nystrom is proving a slippery customer.
Nystrom stays in close to Paulman's body and controls the position.
Nystrom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Paulman trying to keep a closed guard but Nystrom is proving a slippery customer.
Paulman is pulling down on Nystrom's head to control his posture.
Paulman trying to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom looking to pass the guard.
Nystrom is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nystrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nystrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nystrom keeps trying to improve his position.
Nystrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nystrom stays in close to Paulman's body and controls the position.
Paulman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Paulman is trying to keep Nystrom in close.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nystrom is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nystrom wants to pass the guard but Paulman is keeping the position.
Paulman controls Nystrom momentarily but Nystrom frees himself.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Nystrom from controlling successfully.
Paulman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nystrom trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Paulman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nystrom won't allow Paulman to sweep him here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman controlling Nystrom's posture.
Paulman trying to keep a closed guard but Nystrom is proving a slippery customer.
Paulman is pulling down on Nystrom's head to control his posture.
Nystrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paulman trying to keep a closed guard but Nystrom is proving a slippery customer.
Nystrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nystrom wins on points by 5 to 0.
Noam Nystrom got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Russell Paulman (ranked 4821 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timur Umarov (ranked 1261 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulman's entrance music is War is my Love . A fine choice. Umarov has chosen 2Pac - When We Ride On Our Enemies as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Russell Paulman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Timur Umarov!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Paulman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Umarov defends well and Paulman ends up having to push Umarov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Paulman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Paulman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Umarov pinned against the cage. Umarov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Paulman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paulman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Umarov but Umarov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Umarov wants to counter the offense by Paulman and move into the clinch position.
Paulman misses with a takedown attempt - Umarov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Umarov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Paulman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Paulman (0) vs (2) Umarov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman pulls Umarov in close to prevent any damage.
Paulman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulman being controlled here, momentarily.
Paulman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Umarov trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulman keeping full guard, as Umarov tries to pass.
Paulman wants to sweep but no luck.
Umarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulman is keeping the position for now.
Paulman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Umarov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (2) vs (2) Umarov
Paulman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umarov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paulman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Umarov wants to sweep here but Paulman controlling him for the moment.
Umarov trying to control the position here.
Paulman stays in close to Umarov's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Umarov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paulman passes into half guard.
Umarov controlling the position well.
Paulman moves into full mount! Umarov won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (5) vs (2) Umarov
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulman controlling from mount.
Paulman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Umarov 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Umarov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Paulman content to control rather than advance.
Paulman tries to pass to full mount but Umarov defends it.
Umarov is looking to control Paulman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Umarov avoid being mounted?
Paulman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Umarov! Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (8) vs (2) Umarov
Paulman controlling from the full mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Umarov tries to hold on but Paulman postures up.
Paulman controlling from mount.
Paulman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Paulman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Paulman controlling the position easily from mount.
Umarov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Paulman controlling his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paulman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Umarov is looking to escape.
Umarov is desperately trying to improve his position but Paulman has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Paulman.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Umarov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paulman controlling the position easily from mount.
Further stalling from Paulman.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Umarov wants to hold on but Paulman pushes him away.
Paulman controlling from mount.
Paulman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Umarov for as long as he can get away with.
Umarov tries to lock up and control but Paulman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Paulman controlling his opponent.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Paulman continues to hold on tight.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Paulman is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Paulman wants to control but Umarov has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Paulman is pressing down on Umarov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Umarov is holding on for now.
Umarov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Umarov is holding on to half guard well.
Paulman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Umarov is trying to maintain the position but Paulman is very close to passing his half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Paulman seems content to control.
Umarov wants to get back to full guard.
Paulman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulman takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Russell Paulman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Paulman slips a jab and a cross from Kin.
Paulman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kin swivels and escapes.
Kin slaps away a takedown attempt from Paulman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paulman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Paulman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paulman tries to clinch but Kin is having none of it. #CL2#
Kin moves into the clinch.
Kin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Paulman tries to pull guard but Kin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Paulman wants to take the fight to the mat but Kin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Paulman with a knee to the head.
Kin connects with a knee to the head.
Paulman tries a knee to the head but Kin blocks it.
Kin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kin.
Paulman is trying to pull guard but Kin has him pressed against the cage.
Kin blocks an elbow strike from Paulman.
Kin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paulman fails to pull guard.
Kin lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Paulman jumps guard but Kin stands there with Paulman around his waist. Paulman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Paulman lands a good knee to the midsection. Kin won't want to take too many of those.
Paulman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paulman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kin can't find room to land a body shot as Paulman controls the action.
A knee to the head by Paulman.
#TD#
Paulman jumps guard.
Paulman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Paulman slows the pace down in half guard.
Kin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Paulman moves into full mount! Kin won't be happy about that! #T2#
Paulman controlling from mount.
Paulman tries to control but Kin wriggling away.
Paulman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paulman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kin is looking to escape.
Paulman prevents Kin from getting the reversal.#T3#
Paulman controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kin is desperately trying to improve his position but Paulman has a good base and remains in mount.
Paulman controlling from the full mount.
Kin is looking to get to half guard.
Paulman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kin trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T4#
Paulman content just to control the position here.
Kin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Paulman looking to control but Kin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Paulman controlling his opponent.
Paulman trying to control but Kin is having none of it.
Paulman controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Paulman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Kin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kin throws a punch but it's blocked by Paulman.
Kin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paulman.
Kin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kin trying to land knees to the body.
Paulman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kin tries a knee to the head but Paulman blocks it.
Paulman wants to take the fight to the mat but Kin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Paulman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kin lands with a light punch inside.
Kin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kin lands with a right to the head.
Kin lands with a right to the head.
Paulman blocking some punches.
#TD#
Paulman manages to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Kin gets to his feet. Paulman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Kin takes the fight into the clinch.
Taiei Kin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Paulman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Kin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kin pushes Paulman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paulman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kin smiles and moves away.
No luck for Paulman with that takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL2#
Kin clinches with his opponent.
Paulman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kin just stands there and leans against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kin. #CUT2#
It looks like Russell Paulman has been cut.
Kin scores a nice knee to the body.
Kin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kin blocks an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kin obliges.
Kin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paulman backwards.
Kin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kin misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Kin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paulman misses with a knee strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kin.
Paulman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kin walks away with a smile on his face. Paulman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Paulman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kin circles away.
Kin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kin throws a right and a left that Paulman avoids nicely.
Paulman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Kin closes the distance and clinches.
Paulman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kin blocks it with crossed arms.
Paulman tries to score a body lock takedown but Kin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paulman backwards.
Kin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kin scores with a shot to the side of Paulman's head.
Paulman tries to pull guard but Kin holds him up against the cage and eventually Paulman drops back down to his feet.
Paulman can't get the takedown.
Kin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kin misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Paulman wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kin.
A short right from Kin.
Kin pushes Paulman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kin.
Kin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kin digs a right hand into Paulman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paulman's gas tank.
Kin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Paulman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Kin.
Kin misses with a knee strike.
Kin connects with a knee to the head.
Paulman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kin is defending well for now.
Paulman wants a takedown but no success here.
Kin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paulman backwards. #T4#
Kin lands an uppercut.
Paulman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kin pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Kin takes the fight into the clinch.
Paulman throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kin.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kin.
Kin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kin avoids a wild elbow strike from Paulman.
Kin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Paulman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kin dodges an elbow strike from Paulman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paulman managing to block the knees to the body from Kin.
Paulman is trying to pull guard but Kin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kin lands an uppercut.
Paulman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kin smiles and moves away.
Paulman shoots in and drives through. Kin sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taiei Kin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Russell Paulman's cut.
That's time! Paulman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Kin misses with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Paulman closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Paulman has Kin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Paulman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kin tumbling to the mat - Paulman dives into Kin's guard.
Paulman looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulman prevents Kin from getting back to his feet.
Paulman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kin is controlling Paulman's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman won't allow Kin to get back to his feet. #T1#
Paulman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paulman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paulman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paulman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kin's waist but Kin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paulman off to one side. #CL#
Paulman rushes Kin and presses him up against the cage.
Kin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Paulman blocking some punches.
Paulman is trying to drag Kin to the mat but Kin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Paulman tries to pull guard but Kin holds him up against the cage and eventually Paulman drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Paulman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Kin.
Kin lands a left hand.
#T2#
Kin lands a shoulder strike.
Paulman is looking for a takedown.
Kin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paulman is working for takedown but Kin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kin lands with a right to the head.
Kin stops a takedown attempt from Paulman.
Paulman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kin pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#KD2#
Kin drops Paulman with a beautiful combination! Paulman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kin is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Paulman is rocked!
Paulman is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Kin doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Paulman crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Paulman's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taiei Kin!
Taiei Kin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Kin darts in and clinches Paulman up against the cage.
Kin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paulman blocks it with crossed arms.
Paulman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kin misses with a knee to the head.
Paulman wants a takedown but no success here.
Kin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Kin.
Paulman takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#
It looks like Russell Paulman has been cut.
Kin can't find room to land a body shot as Paulman controls the action.
Kin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paulman misses with an elbow over the top.
Paulman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Paulman has hold of one of Kin's legs. Kin is fighting the takedown attempt but Paulman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paulman won't allow Kin to get back to his feet.
Paulman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kin wants to stand up but Paulman is controlling him.
Paulman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Kin wants to stand but Paulman is controlling the position.
Paulman passes Kin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Paulman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kin wants to get back to his feet.
Paulman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kin is in trouble now - Paulman has advanced to mount!
Kin wants to hold on but Paulman pushes him away.
Paulman looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Kin wants to get back to his feet.
Paulman controlling from mount.
Kin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Paulman controlling from the full mount.
Paulman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kin for as long as he can get away with.
Kin is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Paulman trying to control but Kin is having none of it.
Kin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Paulman controlling his opponent.
Paulman trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Paulman controlling from the full mount.
Kin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Paulman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Paulman continues to stall.
Kin is looking to improve his position but Paulman isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kin's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Paulman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russell Paulman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Paulman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kin lands with a nice combination. Paulman backs away looking to recover.
Kin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kin wants it to stay on the feet.
Kin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Paulman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kin is fending him off so far but Paulman persists. Nope, Kin circles away and we're back to standing.
Kin lands a head kick. Paulman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Paulman misses with a takedown attempt - Kin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Paulman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paulman tries to clinch but Kin is having none of it.
Paulman throws a low kick, looking for Kin's leg but Kin calmly moves out of range.
We've been told by Paulman's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paulman.#CL2#
Kin clinches up with Paulman and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Kin. #CUT2#
Russell Paulman's cut is getting worse.
Paulman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paulman.
Kin lands a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paulman trying to land knees to the body.
Paulman missing with knees to the body.
Paulman takes a shot to the head.
Kin prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1#
A short uppercut from Kin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kin.
Kin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paulman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Paulman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Kin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kin scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Paulman is rocked!
A short uppercut from Kin.
Oh Paulman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paulman seems to have got his legs back now.
A shot in the inside from Kin.
Kin gets underhooks to prevent Paulman's takedown attempt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kin obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kin lands an uppercut.
Paulman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kin cracks Paulman with a nice body shot.
Kin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paulman or not.
Kin lands a shot to the body.
Kin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kin landing knees to the head.
Kin is pressed up against the cage. Paulman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kin down to the mat. Kin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Russell Paulman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Kin throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Paulman's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Kin dives in looking to finish as Paulman flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Kin's strikes! Kin is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Paulman's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Paulman was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taiei Kin!
Taiei Kin really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KAISER logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Dux (ranked 13172 p4p, 684 weight class) and Russell Paulman (ranked 3243 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulman has chosen War is my Love as his entrance music. Russell Paulman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; John Dux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Russell Paulman!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dux moves into range and clinches up with Paulman.
Dux has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Paulman uses from the top position.
Dux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paulman is aware though and is defending well.
Dux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paulman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dux looking for a guillotine here but Paulman defends easily.
Dux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paulman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paulman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paulman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paulman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paulman has managed to get both his arms back between Dux's legs - danger averted.
Paulman looking to pass the guard.
Paulman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Paulman wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Dux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paulman looking to pass the guard.
Dux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dux is looking for a triangle but Paulman pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulman wants to pass the guard but Dux is keeping the position.
Paulman 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.
Paulman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dux is keeping the position for now.
Dux is looking for a triangle but Paulman pushes his legs off easily.
Dux is looking for a triangle but Paulman pushes his legs off easily.
Paulman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dux is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Paulman rolls with it to try and escape but Dux cranks on the arm and Paulman is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Dux!
John Dux thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Russell Paulman (ranked 3199 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Schultz (ranked 21407 p4p, 813 weight class). Paulman comes into the arena with War is my Love blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Russell Paulman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Dan Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Paulman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Paulman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Schultz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Paulman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Schultz after a bit of a struggle.
Paulman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Paulman (2) vs (0) Schultz
Schultz is pulling down on Paulman's head. It's preventing any offense from Paulman, at least for the moment.
Paulman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schultz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paulman controls the pace.
Schultz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulman passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (5) vs (0) Schultz
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman working away.
Paulman moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Paulman (7) vs (0) Schultz
Paulman controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulman tries to control but Schultz wriggling away.
Paulman controlling from the full mount.
Schultz is squirming around, avoiding Paulman's attempts to control the action.
Schultz is looking to get to half guard.
Paulman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Schultz tries to reverse the position but Paulman maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulman controlling his opponent.
Paulman wants to control the pace but Schultz is squirming around nicely.
Paulman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Paulman tries to control but Schultz wriggling away.
Paulman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schultz tries to hold on but Paulman postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulman controlling his opponent.
Paulman continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Paulman.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schultz is looking to improve his position but Paulman isn't that keen on the idea.
Paulman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Paulman tries to control but Schultz wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is trying desperately to improve position.
Paulman trying to control but Schultz is having none of it.
Paulman content just to control the position here.
Schultz is desperately trying to improve his position but Paulman has a good base and remains in mount.
Paulman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schultz tries to reverse the position but Paulman maintains control.
Schultz is squirming around, avoiding Paulman's attempts to control the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schultz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Paulman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Paulman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Paulman looking to control but Schultz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Paulman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Schultz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Schultz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Paulman trying to control but Schultz is having none of it.
Paulman controlling the pace for now.
Paulman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schultz tries to hold on but Paulman postures up.
Paulman tries to control but Schultz wriggling away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz regains half guard.
Paulman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schultz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Paulman wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Paulman stands and throws Schultz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (10) vs (0) Schultz
Paulman trying to control the action but Schultz is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries to buck Paulman off but Paulman is having none of it.
Paulman is looking to take a break and control but Schultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schultz prevents Paulman from improving position.
Paulman trying to control the action but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Paulman works to advance to full mount. Schultz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Paulman (12) vs (0) Schultz
Schultz is desperately trying to improve his position but Paulman has a good base and remains in mount.
Schultz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schultz is trying to escape the mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paulman controlling from the full mount.
Schultz is squirming around, avoiding Paulman's attempts to control the action.
Schultz tries to reverse the position but Paulman maintains control.
Schultz tries to hold on but Paulman postures up.
Paulman controlling from mount.
Paulman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schultz is looking to escape.
Paulman controlling the pace for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz holds on for dear life.
Paulman controlling the pace for now.
Paulman trying to control but Schultz is having none of it.
Paulman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Paulman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schultz is trying desperately to improve position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman controlling from the full mount.
Schultz working to try and regain half guard.
Schultz is squirming around, avoiding Paulman's attempts to control the action.
Paulman content just to control the position here.
Paulman tries to control but Schultz wriggling away.
Paulman controlling the position easily from mount.
Schultz is squirming around, avoiding Paulman's attempts to control the action.
Paulman content just to control the position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schultz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Paulman controlling the position easily from mount.
Schultz is looking to get to half guard.
Paulman wants to control the pace but Schultz is squirming around nicely.
Paulman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schultz is looking to get to half guard.
Paulman looking to control but Schultz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Paulman looking to control but Schultz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Paulman controlling his opponent.
Paulman wants to control the pace but Schultz is squirming around nicely.
Schultz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schultz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Schultz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schultz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is looking to improve his position.
Schultz is looking to control Paulman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schultz avoid being mounted?
Paulman wants to take a breather but Schultz is having none of it.
Schultz wants to get back to full guard.
Schultz trying to control here.
Schultz is trying is best to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Paulman is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Paulman forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulman takes the fight on points by 12 to 0.
A very excited looking Russell Paulman 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:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryan Ethan (ranked 2091 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Paulman (ranked 3192 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulman has chosen War is my Love as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ryan Ethan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Russell Paulman!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ethan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ethan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Paulman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ethan to the mat. Ethan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ethan (0) vs (2) Paulman
Ethan is trying to control the position but Paulman postures up.
Ethan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paulman preventing the sweep.
Ethan has Paulman pulled in close to control his posture.
Paulman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ethan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paulman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ethan (0) vs (5) Paulman
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Paulman is looking to take a break and control but Ethan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ethan can't do much from the bottom here.
Paulman is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulman is continuing to stall.
Ethan is trying to improve his position.
Ethan wants to control but Paulman postures up.
Paulman is looking to take a break and control but Ethan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ethan tries to bench press Paulman off him but Paulman keeps the position.
Paulman is looking to take a break and control but Ethan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ethan tries to bench press Paulman off him but Paulman keeps the position.
Paulman trying to control the action but Ethan is working from the bottom.
Paulman tries to advance to mount but Ethan denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ethan trying to remain calm as Paulman controls from the top position.
Ethan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Paulman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ethan tries to get to full guard but Paulman has control of the leg.
Paulman is taking a breather. Ethan 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paulman is trying to control the action in half guard but Ethan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ethan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Paulman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Paulman wants to control from the top but Ethan keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ethan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paulman tries to free his leg and advance position but Ethan is retaining full guard.
Paulman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paulman passes Ethan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Paulman is looking to advance position but Ethan won't allow it.
Ethan is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ethan trying to control but Paulman postures up.
Ethan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paulman controlling the action here.
Ethan tries to get to full guard but Paulman has control of the leg.
Well, if Paulman 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.
Ethan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Paulman trying to control but Ethan is working from the bottom.
Ethan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paulman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paulman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paulman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulman trying to control the position from guard on top but Ethan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ethan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ethan (2) vs (5) Paulman
Ethan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ethan wants to pass the guard but Paulman is keeping the position.
Ethan is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ethan trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Ethan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Paulman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Paulman looking to control.
Paulman pulls Ethan in close to his closed guard and prevents Ethan from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ethan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ethan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ethan stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
Paulman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ethan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paulman 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.
Ethan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ethan tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard.
Paulman has Ethan pulled in close to control his posture.
Ethan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ethan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ethan (5) vs (5) Paulman
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ethan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Paulman wants to control but Ethan postures up.
Paulman is trying to get back to half guard.
Ethan trying to control the position but Paulman is working away.
Paulman is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Paulman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paulman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ethan off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ethan (5) vs (9) Paulman
Ethan trying to control the position but Paulman manages to sink in the hooks.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Paulman controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Ethan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ethan trying to control the hands but Paulman breaks the grip.
Paulman is riding his opponent, not letting Ethan buck him off.
Paulman is hanging on to Ethan's back as he tries to escape.
Ethan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ethan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Paulman.
Ethan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paulman controlling the action here.
Ethan is refusing to be controlled, as Paulman sits in half guard.
Ethan is holding on to half guard well.
Paulman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Paulman is keen to just control but Ethan is a slippery customer.
Paulman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ethan (5) vs (12) Paulman
Paulman controlling from the full mount.
Ethan regains half guard.
Ethan actively working from the bottom here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ethan is pressing down on Paulman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Paulman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ethan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ethan working a defensive guard here.
Ethan being controlled here, momentarily.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman 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.
Ethan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ethan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paulman defends it easily.
Ethan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paulman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ethan wants to sweep but no luck.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ethan controls Paulman momentarily but Paulman frees himself.
Ethan has his foot on Paulman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paulman works his way back into a safe position though.
Paulman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Paulman looking to pass the guard.
Paulman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ethan looking to control.
Paulman content to stall in guard here.
Ethan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paulman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ethan (7) vs (12) Paulman
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Paulman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paulman keeps trying to improve his position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Paulman holds on and takes a little breather.
Paulman can't keep his opponent in guard - Ethan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ethan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Paulman wants to improve his position but Ethan is controlling well.
Ethan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paulman keeps working.
Paulman is trying to get back to full guard.
Ethan is looking for a kimura but Paulman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ethan to get the leverage.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman wants to get back to full guard.
Paulman is refusing to be controlled, as Ethan sits in half guard.
Paulman controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Paulman trying to control here.
Paulman wants to get back to full guard.
Ethan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Paulman is looking to control Ethan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paulman avoid being mounted?
Ethan wants to work for an arm triangle but Paulman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Paulman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ethan wants to control from the top but Paulman keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman looking to control.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Ethan from controlling successfully.
Ethan won't allow Paulman to sweep him here.
Paulman looks winded!
Ethan slips nicely into half guard.
Ethan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paulman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ethan seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paulman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ethan is working for a kimura but Paulman is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulman wins on points by 12 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Russell Paulman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Date: Mar 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Paulman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Abai manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Paulman on his heels. He'll look to pass Paulman's guard now, I'm sure.
Abai throwing strikes but missing.
Abai stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
Paulman controlling the position.
Paulman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abai is one step ahead there.
Abai 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.
Abai distracts Paulman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Paulman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abai scoring with some ground and pound.
Abai stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
Paulman has his hands on Abai's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abai.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Abai's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abai stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
Abai landing some decent shots from guard.
Abai postures up and lands a big shot to Paulman's brow. #T1#
Paulman pulls Abai in close to his closed guard and prevents Abai from doing any damage or advancing position.
Paulman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abai.
Paulman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Abai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paulman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abai throwing strikes from guard but Paulman blocks nicely.
Abai stands up over Paulman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Russell Paulman has been cut.
Abai stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
Abai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paulman trying to keep a closed guard but Abai is proving a slippery customer.
Abai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paulman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paulman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Abai throwing strikes from guard but Paulman blocks nicely. #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.
Paulman seems keen to control Abai's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paulman is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Paulman stops Abai from standing up.
Paulman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #ES2#
Abai manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Abai is trying to pull guard but Paulman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Paulman misses with a knee strike.
#TD2#
Abai successfully pulls guard.
#ES2#
Abai kicks Paulman off and gets to his feet.
Abai fails to land the takedown.
Russell Paulman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibrahim Abai.#TD2#
Abai fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Paulman to the ground. Abai is now in Paulman's guard.
Paulman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Paulman is pulling down on Abai's head. It's preventing any offense from Abai, at least for the moment.
Abai throwing strikes from guard but Paulman blocks nicely. #T3#
Paulman is trying to control the position but Abai postures up.
Abai lands a couple of elbows.
Paulman trying to control the position.
Paulman wants to sweep here but Abai controlling him for the moment.
Paulman keeping full guard, as Abai tries to pass.
Paulman 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.
Abai postures up and lands a big shot to Paulman's brow.
Abai working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paulman's head.
Paulman working a defensive guard here.
Abai throws a big elbow that misses.
Paulman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Abai scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paulman 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.
Paulman trying to control the position.
#T4#
Abai throws a big right hand that misses.
Abai preventing the sweep.
Abai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Abai stands up over Paulman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Paulman managing to control the position.
Abai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulman is keeping the position for now.
Paulman has control of Abai's left arm, preventing Abai from doing any damage.
Abai preventing the sweep.
Paulman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Abai manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Abai keeping moving, preventing Paulman from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Abai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russell Paulman's cut.
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#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Abai.
Abai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paulman as he avoids it easily.
Paulman tries to clinch there but Abai circles away.
Paulman tries to clinch up.
Abai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Paulman with a body shot.#TD2#
Abai shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Paulman is trying to defend but Abai finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Abai is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Abai lands with a punch from half guard.
Abai slips a nice elbow through Paulman's hands, connecting with Paulman's forehead.
Paulman manages to get to full guard.
Paulman looking for a sweep. Not yet Paulman, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman is pulling down on Abai's head to control his posture.
Abai cracks Paulman with a solid left hand.
Abai working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paulman's head.
Abai postures up and lands a big shot to Paulman's brow.
Paulman trying to control the position.
#T1#
Abai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Abai throws a big right hand that misses.
Abai is in close to Paulman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Abai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Abai working some strikes from top position.
Abai works over Paulman with some ground and pound from guard.
Abai scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paulman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Paulman is trying to control the position but Abai postures up.
Abai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abai cracks Paulman with a solid left hand.
Paulman managing to control the position.
Paulman trying to keep a closed guard but Abai is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Paulman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abai cracks Paulman with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abai throwing strikes from guard but Paulman blocks nicely.
Abai lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Abai landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abai wants to pass the guard but Paulman is keeping the position.
Abai won't allow Paulman to sweep him here.
Abai throwing strikes but missing.
Paulman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Paulman is trying to control the position but Abai postures up. #T3#
Abai connects with a couple of short punches.
Abai is looking to work some ground and pound but Paulman has wrist control.
Paulman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abai.
Abai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paulman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abai darts in looking for a takedown but Paulman gets double underhooks and turns Abai into the cage.
Russell Paulman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibrahim Abai.
Paulman doesn't manage to clinch there - Abai circles away.
Paulman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paulman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abai shoots in for a takedown but Paulman shows good takedown defense.
Paulman is looking to clinch.
Paulman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Abai is breathing heavily.
Abai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Paulman moves in looking to clinch but Abai pushes him off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Paulman tries to clinch up.#T4##TD2#
Abai drives through with a takedown into Paulman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ibrahim Abai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abai is fighting to break Paulman's control of his arms but Paulman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Abai throwing strikes from guard but Paulman blocks nicely.
Abai is working Paulman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Abai stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
Abai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paulman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paulman is on top in guard.
#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paulman trying to control but Abai is working from the bottom.
Paulman 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abai is looking to stand up but Paulman isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Abai has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Paulman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Abai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Russell Paulman's cut.
That's time! Paulman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Abai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Abai swats away the attempt to clinch by Paulman.
Russell Paulman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paulman doesn't manage to clinch there - Abai circles away.
Abai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Paulman moves into range and clinches up with Abai.#TD2#
Abai pulls Paulman into guard.
Abai being controlled here, momentarily.
Paulman looking to pass the guard.
Abai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman trying to control the position from guard on top but Abai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abai wants to stand and escape but Paulman is having none of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1#
Abai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paulman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Abai goes for a double leg but Paulman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paulman continues to drive forward.
Abai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paulman is looking to clinch.
Paulman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paulman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paulman is looking to clinch but Abai is avoiding it.
Paulman scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Abai drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Abai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abai lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Paulman struggling a bit here.
Paulman is trying to get back to half guard.
Abai scoring with punches and elbows.
Paulman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Paulman is controlling Abai's trapped leg to prevent Abai from advancing to side control.#T2#
Abai lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Abai lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Paulman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Paulman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Abai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paulman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paulman pulls Abai in close to prevent any damage.
Paulman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abai.
Paulman trying to keep a closed guard but Abai is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Abai scoring with some ground and pound.
Abai is in close to Paulman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Paulman managing to control the position.
Paulman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Russell Paulman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibrahim Abai.
Abai fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Paulman has managed to clinch.
Abai fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Abai has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Paulman uses from the top position.
Paulman trying to control the position from guard on top but Abai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paulman tries to free his leg and advance position but Abai is retaining full guard.
Russell Paulman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Abai keeping moving, preventing Paulman from controlling successfully.
Paulman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Abai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Paulman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Paulman trying to control the position from guard on top but Abai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abai wants to get back to his feet but Paulman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Paulman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Paulman is looking to clinch.
Paulman stuffs the takedown.
Ibrahim Abai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL#
Paulman darts in and clinches Abai up against the cage.
Paulman landing knees to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ibrahim Abai.
I've got Abai 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibrahim Abai!
During a confident post fight interview, Ibrahim Abai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Paulman has Wiltord up against the cage in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Wiltord has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Paulman misses with a knee strike.
Wiltord blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paulman missing with knees to the body.
Paulman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wiltord is defending well for now.
Paulman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wiltord's face.
#TD#
Wiltord has Paulman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wiltord pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Paulman tumbling to the mat - Wiltord dives into Paulman's guard.
Paulman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wiltord preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman pulls Wiltord in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulman keeping full guard, as Wiltord tries to pass. #T1#
Wiltord passes into half guard.
Paulman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Paulman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Paulman stays in close to Wiltord's body and controls the position.
Paulman with a nice head shot there.
Paulman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paulman stopping the sweep attempt from Wiltord.
Paulman 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.
Paulman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wiltord's head.
Paulman 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.
Wiltord keeping moving, preventing Paulman from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Paulman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wiltord working a defensive guard here.
Paulman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
My spies in St Petersburg MMA Gym inform me that Paulman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Paulman trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiltord is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paulman looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Wiltord feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulman controlling Wiltord's posture.
Paulman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paulman pulls Wiltord in close to prevent any damage.
Wiltord tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard. #T4#
Wiltord is working hard here to advance position.
Paulman can't keep his opponent in guard - Wiltord advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Paulman trying to control from the bottom.
Paulman is doing well to control the position and prevent Wiltord from advancing to side control.
Paulman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Paulman looking to control.
Paulman is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paulman is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Wiltord is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paulman is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Wiltord looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paulman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Russell Paulman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Paulman pushes Wiltord up against the cage in a clinch.
Paulman misses with a knee to the head.
Wiltord tries for a takedown. No joy.
Paulman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paulman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wiltord blocks it with crossed arms.
Paulman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wiltord avoids it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Paulman.
Paulman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wiltord's defenses.
Paulman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wiltord blocks it with crossed arms.
Paulman lands a good knee to the midsection. Wiltord won't want to take too many of those.
Wiltord managing to block the knees to the body from Paulman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman misses with a knee strike.
Paulman landing knees to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Paulman throws an elbow but misses.
Paulman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paulman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T1#
Wiltord has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paulman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Paulman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wiltord's face.
Paulman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wiltord's defenses.
Paulman lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Silvan Wiltord has been cut.
Paulman prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvan Wiltord. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paulman misses with an elbow strike.
Paulman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wiltord can't get the takedown.
Paulman landing knees to the head.
Wiltord goes for a takedown in the clinch but Paulman prevents it.
Paulman trying to land knees to the body.
Paulman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wiltord's face.
Wiltord wants to take the fight to the mat but Paulman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Paulman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wiltord is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Paulman is defending well.
Wiltord has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Paulman after a bit of a struggle.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Paulman obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paulman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wiltord blocks it with crossed arms.
Paulman lands a good knee to the midsection. Wiltord won't want to take too many of those.
Paulman landing knees to the head.
Paulman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wiltord lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Paulman lands a nice knee to the body.
Paulman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Paulman looking to throw knees to the head but Wiltord is blocking nicely.
Paulman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wiltord's face.
Paulman landing knees to the head.
Paulman lands an elbow that stopped Wiltord in his tracks for a moment.
Paulman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3#
Paulman with a knee to the head.
Wiltord drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paulman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wiltord takes an elbow to the temple.
Wiltord takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wiltord blocks the elbow strike.
Paulman lands a knee to the head.
Russell Paulman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wiltord managing to block the knees to the body from Paulman.
Paulman scores with a knee to the head.
Wiltord is looking for a takedown.
Wiltord takes a knee to the side of the body.
Paulman lands an elbow inside that Wiltord shrugs off.
Paulman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paulman landing knees to the head.
Paulman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Paulman connects with a knee to the head.
Paulman landing knees to the body.
Paulman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wiltord's defenses.
Paulman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paulman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wiltord in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Paulman lands an elbow that stopped Wiltord in his tracks for a moment.
Paulman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wiltord in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Paulman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wiltord blocks it with crossed arms.
Paulman tries to land a knee to the head but Wiltord blocks with his arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paulman landing knees to the body.
Wiltord drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paulman lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Paulman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Silvan Wiltord's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Wiltord gets tackled into the cage by Paulman. Paulman maintains the clinch.
Paulman scores with a knee to the head.
Wiltord on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paulman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Paulman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Paulman.
#ROC2#
Wiltord is rocked!
Paulman landing knees to the head.
Oh Wiltord is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wiltord takes an elbow to the temple.
Paulman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Paulman obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees in the clinch landing for Paulman.
Paulman landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paulman with a knee to the head.
Paulman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Paulman lands a knee to the head.
Paulman lands an elbow just above Wiltord 's eye.
Wiltord is looking to take this one to the mat.
Paulman scores a nice knee to the body.
#T1#
Paulman connects with a knee to the head.
Paulman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wiltord's defenses.
Paulman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Paulman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Paulman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Paulman stops a takedown attempt from Wiltord.
Wiltord drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paulman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvan Wiltord. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Paulman obliges.
Wiltord seems to have got his legs back now.
Wiltord managing to block the knees to the body from Paulman.
Wiltord goes for a takedown attempt but Paulman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Paulman clinches.
Paulman with a knee to the head.
Paulman tries to land a knee to the head but Wiltord blocks with his arms.
Paulman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Paulman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wiltord has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Paulman after a bit of a struggle.
Paulman lands a nice elbow.
Paulman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Paulman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wiltord's face.
Paulman tries a knee to the head but Wiltord blocks it.
Paulman working Wiltord over with knees to the body.
Paulman lands an elbow just above Wiltord 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Paulman.
Paulman lands an elbow that stopped Wiltord in his tracks for a moment.
Paulman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paulman lands a knee to the head.
Paulman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Paulman tries to land knees in the clinch but Wiltord avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Wiltord has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Paulman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Wiltord working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Wiltord is hanging on to Paulman's back as he tries to escape.
Paulman trying to control the position but Wiltord manages to sink in the hooks.
Paulman is trying to break free.
Wiltord not allowing Paulman to control his hands. #SUB#
Paulman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wiltord.
Paulman is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Wiltord is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T4##SUB#
Wiltord tightening his grip on Paulman, looking for the choke.
Wiltord is trying to stick to Paulman's back but Paulman is turning into Wiltord. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wiltord's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Paulman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paulman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silvan Wiltord overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paulman is continuing to stall.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silvan Wiltord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paulman with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Paulman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Paulman 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Paulman!
Russell Paulman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Paulman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bull has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Paulman after a bit of a struggle.
Bull is trying to drag Paulman to the mat but Paulman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Paulman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Paulman lands a knee to the head.
Bull is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've been informed that Paulman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clubber Bull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paulman stops a takedown attempt from Bull.
Bull is working for takedown but Paulman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paulman prevents the takedown attempt.
Paulman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bull lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bull is breathing heavily.
Paulman lands a nice elbow.
Bull looking for a takedown.
Paulman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bull takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paulman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Paulman landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Paulman.
A knee to the head by Paulman.
A knee to the head by Paulman.
Paulman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Paulman.
Paulman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Paulman lands an elbow just above Bull 's eye. #T1#
Bull is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paulman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paulman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bull's face.
Bull takes an elbow to the temple.
Paulman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Paulman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bull's face.
Paulman lands a nice knee to the body.
Paulman with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Paulman.
Paulman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Paulman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paulman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #TD2#
Bull is fighting off a takedown attempt but Paulman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bull to the mat. Bull regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Paulman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bull's head.
Paulman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bull wants to sweep here but Paulman controlling him for the moment.
Bull can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paulman controls the pace.
Bull trying to control the position.
#T2#
Paulman landing some decent shots from guard.
Paulman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bull looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paulman is one step ahead there.
Paulman lands a couple of elbows.
Paulman is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Paulman connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Paulman stands and throws Bull's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Paulman is chipping away with strikes.
Bull trying to remain calm as Paulman controls from the top position.
Let's hope that Paulman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bull takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bull sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Well, if Paulman 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.
Paulman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paulman in particular looking to stall.
Paulman works his way into side control. #T4#
A lull in the action here.
Bull is looking to regain half guard here but Paulman keeps moving and retains side control.
Paulman working away.
Bull is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Paulman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bull is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Paulman off and has taken his back!
Bull controlling well, preventing Paulman from escaping the position.
Paulman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Paulman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Paulman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paulman is trying to get back to full guard.
Paulman is positioning himself well to prevent Bull advancing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Paulman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Paulman moves into the clinch.
Paulman is pressed up against the cage. Bull has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Paulman down to the mat. Paulman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bull is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paulman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Paulman rushes Bull and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paulman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clubber Bull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paulman can't get the takedown.
I was talking to Bull's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Paulman lands a damaging elbow.
Paulman lands an elbow that stopped Bull in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Clubber Bull has been cut.
A knee to the head by Paulman.
Bull tries for a takedown but Paulman manages to get underhooks.
Bull tries to score a body lock takedown but Paulman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Paulman lands an elbow just above Bull 's eye.
Paulman connects with a knee to the head.
Paulman with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paulman scores a nice knee to the body.
Russell Paulman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bull drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paulman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Paulman lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paulman lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1#
Paulman lands a knee to the body.
Paulman lands an elbow just above Bull 's eye.
Paulman lands a damaging elbow.
Paulman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paulman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Paulman.
Bull is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Paulman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bull's defenses.
Paulman landing knees to the head.
#TD2#
Paulman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bull regains guard immediately.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paulman is stalling in the full guard.
Paulman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Paulman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bull's legs.
Paulman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2##SUB2#
Paulman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paulman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bull struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Bull's face as Paulman controls the position.
Paulman is continuing to stall.
Bull is looking for a sweep.
Paulman working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulman controlling from side mount.
Bull gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Paulman is controlling the pace.
Paulman working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Paulman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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. Paulman connects with a nice short shot to Bull's temple.
Paulman is controlling the pace.
Paulman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bull is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paulman in particular looking to stall.
Bull tries to roll over but Paulman keeps him under control.
Paulman lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Paulman lands a nice short elbow.
Bull tries to get to full guard but Paulman has control of the leg.
Bull slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Paulman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Paulman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clubber Bull's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Bull gets tackled into the cage by Paulman. Paulman maintains the clinch.
Bull looking for a takedown.
Bull is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Paulman is defending well.
Bull takes an elbow to the forehead.
Paulman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Paulman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bull regains guard immediately.
Paulman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Paulman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bull can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paulman controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Paulman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bull is trying to control the position but Paulman postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paulman content to stall in guard here. #T1#
The adventures of Paulman the control monster continue. Boring.
Bull manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paulman manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Bull throwing strikes but missing.
Paulman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Paulman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bull manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Paulman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bull is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Bull wants to control but Paulman postures up.
Paulman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bull!
Paulman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Paulman controlling his opponent.
Bull is trying desperately to improve position.
Paulman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bull keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Paulman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Russell Paulman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paulman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bull is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Paulman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Paulman breaks from Bull's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bull really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Paulman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Clubber Bull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Paulman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Paulman controlling the position easily from mount.
Bull is trying to escape the mount.
Paulman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T4#
Paulman lands a couple of good shots and Bull has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Paulman has the hooks in. Bull is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Paulman is looking for the choke from the back position but Bull is controlling his hands well.
Paulman controls the position.
Paulman keeps control of the position as Bull tries to break free.
Bull is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
More stalling from Paulman.
Bull wants to escape the position.
Paulman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bull's body.
Bull rolls, trying to escape but Paulman keeps control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Paulman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Paulman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Paulman!
A very excited looking Russell Paulman 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.
The defeated Clubber Bull had this to say: 'That's a really great win u got there and I am honoured to fight and have to respect what u did today.'.
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Event:
CCR 81
Date: May 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Paulman pushes Magician up against the cage in a clinch.
Paulman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Paulman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Paulman with a knee to the head.
Paulman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Paulman scores with a knee to the head.
Paulman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Paulman lands a nice knee to the body.
Magician is breathing heavily.
Magician is trying to pull guard but Paulman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Magician takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Magician pulls guard successfully.
Paulman is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Magician throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paulman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Paulman stands and throws Magician's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Magician is letting Paulman control him for a moment.
Magician is looking for a sweep.
Paulman just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulman trying to control the position but Magician is working away.
Paulman throws a strike aimed at the side of Magician's head but Magician avoids it well.
Magician sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Paulman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Magician is in trouble now - Paulman has advanced to mount!
Magician taking shots to the head.
Magician's coaches at The OHIO State have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
Paulman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Magician is looking to improve his position but Paulman isn't that keen on the idea.
Magician takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Paulman controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Paulman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Magician is trying to escape the mount.
Magician is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Paulman looking to control but Magician is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Paulman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Magician slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Magician gets full guard.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Paulman trying to control the position from guard on top but Magician is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Magician is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Magician keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass. #SUB#
Magician is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Magician utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paulman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Magician not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Paulman pushing down on Magician's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Magician looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paulman is looking to take a break and control but Magician is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paulman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Magician wants to get back to full guard.
Paulman trying to control the action but Magician is working from the bottom.
Paulman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Paulman is trying to control the action in half guard but Magician is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paulman controlling the pace.
Paulman is trying to control the action in half guard but Magician is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but Magician defending well.
Magician wants to control but Paulman is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Paulman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Magician scores with a takedown into Paulman's guard.
Magician pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulman is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Magician is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Magician won't allow Paulman to sweep him here.
Paulman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Paulman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magician trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman pulls Magician in to control the position.
Magician stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
Magician in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Magician from controlling successfully. #T1#
Paulman managing to control the position.
Magician tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard.
Magician is pushing down on Paulman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Paulman is fighting to maintain full guard but Magician has managed to sneak the leg through.
Magician content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Magician is trying to control. Paulman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Russell Paulman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paulman wants to control but Magician is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magician lands a nice short elbow.
Paulman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magician with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Magician is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paulman sees it coming and defends easily.
Paulman tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Magician has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T2#
Paulman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Magician takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Paulman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Magician fails to take his opponent's back.
Paulman wants to hold on but Magician pushes him away.
Magician can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paulman is looking to escape.
Paulman is trying desperately to improve position.
Paulman keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Paulman wants to control but Magician is having none of it.
Paulman is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Magician is staying active.
Paulman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Paulman won't allow Magician to sweep him here.
Paulman trying to control but Magician is working from the bottom.
Paulman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Paulman trying to control but Magician is working from the bottom.
Magician wants to sweep but no luck.
Magician manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paulman manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Paulman looking to control.
Magician wants to control from the top but Paulman keeps moving. #T4#
Magician being controlled here momentarily.
Magician pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulman is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Paulman holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magician pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulman is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Metaphysical Magician dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Paulman takes the fight into the clinch.
Magician is trying to pull guard but Paulman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Magician tries to pull guard but Paulman holds him up against the cage and eventually Magician drops back down to his feet.
Paulman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Magician's face.
#CUT2#
It looks like The Metaphysical Magician has been cut.
A knee to the head by Paulman.
Russell Paulman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Paulman tries a knee to the head but Magician blocks it.
Paulman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Magician's defenses.
Paulman landing knees to the head.
Magician jumps guard but Paulman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Metaphysical Magician. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paulman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Paulman with a knee to the head.
Paulman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paulman landing knees to the head.
Magician tries to pull guard but Paulman holds him up against the cage and eventually Magician drops back down to his feet.
Magician tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paulman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paulman landing knees to the head.
#T1#
Paulman lands an elbow inside that Magician shrugs off.
Paulman scores with a knee to the head.
Paulman looking to throw knees to the head but Magician is blocking nicely.
#TD#
Magician pulls guard successfully.
Paulman pushing down on Magician's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Magician is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paulman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paulman's back!#SUB#
Magician is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Magician controlling from the back.
Paulman manages to reverse the position and now he's in Magician's guard. Nice work there by Paulman.
Paulman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Magician trying to keep a closed guard but Paulman is proving a slippery customer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magician keeping moving, preventing Paulman from controlling successfully. #T2#
Paulman won't allow Magician to sweep him here.
Paulman wants to control from the top but Magician keeps moving.
Magician is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magician keeping moving, preventing Paulman from controlling successfully.
Paulman postures up.
#SUB#
Magician is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paulman is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Magician throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paulman 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. #SUB#
Magician looking for a guillotine here but Paulman defends easily.
#SUB#
Magician is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paulman defends well.#T3#
Paulman trying to control but Magician is working from the bottom.
Magician looking to control.
Paulman distracts Magician with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Magician escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paulman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paulman is pushing down on Magician's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magician is fighting to maintain full guard but Paulman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Paulman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paulman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magician's head.
Paulman wants to control but Magician is keeping him busy.
Magician is looking to control Paulman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magician avoid being mounted?
Paulman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magician does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Paulman trying to mount his opponent but Magician defends it. #SUB#
Magician looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Magician actively working from the bottom here.
Paulman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Magician is pressing down on Paulman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Magician is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magician keeping moving, preventing Paulman from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Magician working for a triangle but Paulman defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Paulman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Paulman 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Paulman!
During a confident post fight interview, Russell Paulman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CCR 78
Date: Apr 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Paulman tries to clinch there but Locke circles away.
Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paulman moves away.
Paulman moves in looking to clinch but Locke pushes him off.#CL2#
Paulman gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paulman tries to clinch but Locke moves out of range.
Locke misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Paulman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Locke, pushing him back against the cage.
Locke is looking to break free of the clinch but Paulman has double underhooks.
Paulman fails to pull guard.
Paulman tries a knee to the head but Locke blocks it.
Paulman working Locke over with knees to the body.
Paulman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good body shot from Locke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman looking to throw knees to the head but Locke is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Locke breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Paulman drives through and clinches with Locke against the cage.
#TD2#
Paulman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Locke uses from the top position.
Locke being controlled here momentarily.
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!
Paulman looking for a sweep. Not yet Paulman, not yet. #T1#
Locke is fighting to break Paulman's control of his arms but Paulman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Paulman looking for a sweep. Not yet Paulman, not yet.
Paulman has control of Locke's left arm, preventing Locke from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Danga de danga de dang - Locke scores with a four punch combination!
Paulman wants to clinch up but Locke keeps it at a distance.
Locke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Paulman rushes Locke and presses him up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Paulman.
#BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Paulman moves into the clinch successfully.
Locke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paulman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paulman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #TD2#
Paulman pulls guard.
Paulman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Locke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Paulman 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.
Paulman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Paulman wants to sweep here but Locke controlling him for the moment.
Paulman is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Paulman is looking to clinch but Locke is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Paulman has managed to clinch.
Paulman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Locke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paulman lands an elbow that stopped Locke in his tracks for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Locke can't break the clinch.
Paulman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Paulman.
Locke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Locke.
Locke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Paulman closes the distance and clinches.
Locke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paulman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Locke is defending well for now.
Locke avoiding damage as Paulman throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Locke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Paulman clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Paulman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Locke connects with an inside leg kick.
Paulman tries to close the distance and clinch but Locke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Paulman moves into the clinch.
Paulman lands a knee to the head.
Paulman missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paulman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Locke swats away the attempt to clinch by Paulman.
Locke feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Locke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Paulman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Paulman forces Locke back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Locke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paulman doesn't manage to clinch there - Locke circles away.
Paulman tries to close the distance and clinch but Locke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Paulman pushes Locke up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Paulman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Locke.
Locke lands with a light punch inside.
Locke tries to throw a body punch but Paulman avoids it by throwing Locke back against the cage.
Locke tries a body shot but Paulman blocks it.
Locke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Locke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paulman or not. #BC#
Locke breaks from the clinch.
Paulman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Locke.#CL2#
Paulman pushes Locke up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Locke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Locke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paulman manages to avoid it.
Paulman tries to clinch but Locke is having none of it.
Paulman wants to clinch.
Locke keeps the fight on the outside.
Paulman looks to clinch
and Locke counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Paulman looking to throw knees to the head but Locke is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paulman takes one to the side of the head.
Paulman tries to close the distance and clinch but Locke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Russell Paulman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paulman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Locke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Locke is looking to counter punch.
Locke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Paulman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Locke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paulman wants to clinch up but Locke keeps it at a distance.
Paulman tries to clinch up but Locke circles away and keeps his distance.
Locke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Locke jabs at Paulman's body.
Paulman wants to clinch.#CL2#
Paulman pushes Locke up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Locke working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Locke manages to break the clinch.
John Locke is winning the standup battle so far.
Paulman wants to clinch
and Locke counters with a good, hard body kick but Paulman shrugs it off.
Locke misses with a wild combination.
Locke throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Locke lands the left hand.
Paulman looks to clinch
and Locke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Paulman moves into range and clinches up with Locke.
Paulman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Paulman working Locke over with knees to the body.
Paulman tries to land knees in the clinch but Locke avoids the damage to the body.
Paulman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4##CL2#
Paulman darts in and clinches Locke up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Locke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paulman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Locke walks away with a smile on his face. Paulman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
John Locke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Paulman.
Paulman tries to close the distance and clinch but Locke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paulman tries to clinch up
letting Locke counter with a right hand.
Paulman closes the distance but Locke moves to the side
and Locke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Paulman moves into the clinch.
Locke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Locke takes an elbow to the temple. #BC#
Locke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paulman tries to clinch up
and Locke counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Russell Paulman has been cut.
Locke just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Locke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Russell Paulman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Locke gets tackled into the cage by Paulman. Paulman maintains the clinch.
Good body shot from Locke.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Paulman obliges.
Locke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Locke struggles to land a body shot inside as Paulman controls his hands.
Locke scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Locke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Locke lands a nice looking body shot.
Paulman is looking to clinch but Locke is avoiding it.
Paulman tries to close the distance and clinch but Locke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Locke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paulman avoids the body shot from Locke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Paulman closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Paulman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Locke stays in close to Paulman's body and controls the position.
Locke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Paulman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Locke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Locke wants to control from the top but Paulman keeps moving.
Paulman is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Paulman tries to clinch but Locke is having none of it.
Locke scores with a jab. Paulman acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Paulman wants to clinch.
Locke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Locke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Locke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paulman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Locke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paulman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Locke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Paulman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Locke, pushing him back against the cage.
Locke lands a nice shot to the body.
Locke lands a nice uppercut.
Paulman tries to pull guard but Locke holds him up against the cage and eventually Paulman drops back down to his feet.
Paulman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Locke smiles and moves away.
Paulman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paulman closes the distance but Locke moves to the side
and Locke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Paulman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Locke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paulman tries to clinch there but Locke circles away.
#T3#
Paulman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paulman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Locke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paulman tries to clinch but Locke moves out of range.
Locke scores with a hook to the body. Paulman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Paulman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Locke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Paulman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Paulman tries to clinch
and Locke counters with a left to the body.
Locke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paulman moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Paulman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Locke lands with a good body shot.
Paulman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Locke is looking to wear down Paulman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Locke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Locke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Paulman has time to react.#CL2#
Locke gets tackled into the cage by Paulman. Paulman maintains the clinch. #BC#
Locke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paulman wants to clinch
and Locke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paulman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Locke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Paulman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Locke, pushing him back against the cage.
Paulman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
John Locke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Paulman.
Paulman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Locke is defending well for now.
Paulman looking to throw knees to the head but Locke is blocking nicely.
Locke works on Paulman's body with a couple of short punches.
Paulman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Locke to keep the fight standing.
Russell Paulman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Locke is looking to break free of the clinch but Paulman has double underhooks.
Locke is leaning against Paulman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Locke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paulman or not.
Paulman misses with a knee strike.
Locke pushes Paulman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Locke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paulman wants to clinch
and Locke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body punch from Locke.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Locke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Locke has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Locke!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, John Locke made sure he mentioned King of Clothes, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Paulman clinches.
Fest on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fest has a couple of punches blocked by Paulman.
Paulman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fest tries a body shot but Paulman blocks it.
Paulman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fest 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.
Paulman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fest blocks it with crossed arms.
Fest lands a shoulder strike.
Fest misses with an elbow strike.
Paulman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fest gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fest lands a body shot in the clinch.
Paulman pushes off an throws an elbow but Fest leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Paulman looking to throw knees to the head but Fest is blocking nicely.
Paulman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Fest.
Paulman lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Fun Fest has been cut.
Paulman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Paulman tries to land a knee to the head but Fest blocks with his arms.
Fest looking to stall.
Paulman trying to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paulman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T1#
Paulman trying to land knees to the body.
Paulman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fest.
Fest tries to throw a body punch but Paulman avoids it by throwing Fest back against the cage.
Fest's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Paulman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paulman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Paulman as Fest tries to tie him up.
A short right from Fest on the inside.
Fest misses with a punch on the inside.
Fest working aggressively here.
Fest lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Russell Paulman has been cut.
Paulman misses with a knee strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Paulman missing with knees to the body.
Paulman prevents a body shot from Fest.
Fest managing to block the knees to the body from Paulman.
Paulman throws a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
Paulman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paulman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paulman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fest avoids the elbow strike from Paulman, against the cage.
Paulman wants to take the fight to the mat but Fest manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fest.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fest lands a body punch.
Fest stalling the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Fest fails to land.
Paulman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fest pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Paulman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paulman tries to clinch but Fest moves out of range. #CL#
Paulman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fest, pushing him back against the cage.
Paulman tries to land knees in the clinch but Fest avoids the damage to the body.
Fest with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paulman tries to land a knee to the head but Fest blocks with his arms.
Fest stalling.
Fest misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paulman.
Fest lands a shoulder strike.
Paulman looking to throw knees to the head but Fest is blocking nicely.
#T3#
Paulman looking to throw knees to the head but Fest is blocking nicely.
Paulman can't get the takedown.
Paulman is breathing heavily.
Fest throws an elbow that misses.
Paulman misses with a knee to the head.
Fest lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paulman backwards.
Paulman looking to throw knees to the head but Fest is blocking nicely.
Paulman lands a damaging elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fest.
Fest scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paulman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fest lands a nice shot to the body.
Paulman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paulman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fest is working Paulman over against the cage.
Fest lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Fest.
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!
Fest is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fest is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fest continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T4#
Paulman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Paulman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fest is defending well for now.
Fest lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fest lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paulman or not.
Fest lands a hook that snaps the head of Paulman backwards.
Fest scores with a hook to the body.
Fest lands with a short shot to the head.
Fest holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fest lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fest working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Come on Fest - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fest throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fest softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Paulman blocking some punches.
Fest lands a hook that snaps the head of Paulman backwards.
Fest lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paulman backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fest throws a punch but it's blocked by Paulman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fun Fest dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Paulman looks to clinch
and Fest counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Fest tries to keep at a distance but Paulman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fest misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fest tries to land a knee to the head but Paulman blocks with his arms.
Fest gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paulman.
Paulman looking to throw knees to the head but Fest is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fest.
Paulman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fest.
Fest lands a left hand.
Fest avoids the elbow strike from Paulman, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paulman misses with an elbow strike.
Paulman misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paulman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fest misses with a punch to the body.
Fest throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paulmans head.
Fest lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paulman backwards. #T1#
Paulman misses with an elbow strike.
Fest scores with a hook to the body.
Paulman misses with a knee to the head.
Paulman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fest slowing the pace effectively.
Fest scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fest is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Paulman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fest avoids it.
Paulman managing to block the knees to the body from Fest.
Fest has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fest tries to stall but Paulman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fest crunches a lovely knee into Paulman's ribcage.
Paulman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fest is defending well for now.
Fest can't find room to land a body shot as Paulman controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fest.
Fest lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paulman backwards.
Fest lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Fest.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fest - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T2#
Paulman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fest is defending well.
A left hand lands to the body for Fest.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fest landing knees to the head.
#TD2#
Fest gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fest lands with a punch from half guard.
Fest scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Paulman trying to hold on to Fest's head to control him but Fest postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fest lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulman trying to control here.
Fest is nestled in close to Paulman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Paulman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fest. #SUB2#
Fest is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paulman sees it coming and defends easily.
Fest not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3##SUB2#
Fest is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Paulman defends it well.
Fest looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Paulman is looking to control Fest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paulman avoid being mounted?
Paulman wants to get back to full guard.
Fest trying to control from half guard but Paulman is working away.
Fest missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Paulman trying to control but Fest postures up.
Paulman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Paulman is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from Fest there.
Fest thows a huge punch but Paulman dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Paulman is looking to improve his position.
Paulman controlling the position well.
Paulman trying to hold on to Fest's head to control him but Fest postures up.
Fest missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Paulman wants to control but Fest is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fest drops an elbow to the side of Paulman's head.
Fest winds up and cracks Paulman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Paulman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fest loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fest postures up and lands a big shot to Paulman's brow.
Paulman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fun Fest showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Paulman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Paulman tries to close the distance and clinch but Fest swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fest steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Paulman.
Paulman is looking to clinch.
Paulman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Paulman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fest, pushing him back against the cage.
Fest lands a body punch.
Fest lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fest misses with a punch to the body.
Fest misses with a body punch.
Paulman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Paulman blocking some punches.
Fest is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fest takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fest is trying to stall.
Fest is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fest misses with a body punch.
Fest managing to block the knees to the body from Paulman.
Fun Fest seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fest lands a body shot. #T1#
Fest lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fest is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
Fest gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fest makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Paulman seems keen to control Fest's posture.
Fest throws a big right hand that misses.
Paulman has Fest pulled in close to control his posture.
Paulman looking for a sweep. Not yet Paulman, not yet.
Paulman seems keen to control Fest's posture.
Fest stands up over Paulman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fest with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fest throwing strikes from guard but Paulman blocks nicely.
Paulman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fest is one step ahead there. #T2#
Paulman trying to control the position.
Fest throwing strikes but missing.
Fest is looking to work some ground and pound but Paulman has wrist control.
Fest wants to control from the top but Paulman keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fest cracks Paulman with a solid left hand.
Paulman is adopting a defensive guard.
Fest distracts Paulman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Paulman is controlling Fest's posture.
Paulman working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Paulman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Paulman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paulman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fest manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Paulman closes the distance and clinches.
Paulman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fest tries to land knees in the clinch but Paulman avoids the damage to the body.
Fest trying to stall but Paulman improves his position.
Fest lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Paulman looking to throw knees to the head but Fest is blocking nicely.
Fest looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fest misses with a body punch.
Fest lands with a left to the head.
Fest wants a takedown.
Paulman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Russell Paulman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Paulman lands an elbow just above Fest 's eye.
Nice elbow from Paulman.
Paulman missing with knees to the body.
Fest tries to throw a body punch but Paulman avoids it by throwing Fest back against the cage.
Paulman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fest fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paulman tries to clinch #TD2#
and Fest counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Fest working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paulman's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fest's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Paulman has his hands on Fest's head, controlling the position.
Paulman has momentary wrist control but Fest slips an elbow through the middle.
Fest working some strikes from top position.
Paulman pulls Fest in to control the position.
Fest missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fun Fest is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fest keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Paulman's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fun Fest comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fest has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fun Fest!
Post fight, Fun Fest stared into the camera and said 'Just wanna say sorry to the matchmaker for taking me so long to accept this fight. I didn't know it'd be that easy. That's what you get for not practicing Muay Thai, my man.'.
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Event:
VFA 2 James vs. Nakamura
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Paulman moves into the clinch.
Paulman lands a good knee to the midsection. Down won't want to take too many of those.
Paulman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Paulman trying to land knees to the body.
Paulman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Down prevents it.
Down is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paulman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Paulman misses with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Down has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Paulman regains guard immediately.
Paulman pulls Down in close to prevent any damage.
Paulman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Down's guard. #REVR#
Paulman wants to control from the top but Down keeps moving.
Paulman lands a couple of digs.
Paulman 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.
Paulman sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Paulman looking to pass the guard.
Paulman is stalling in the full guard.
Down seems keen to control Paulman's posture.
Down can't keep his opponent in guard - Paulman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Paulman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Down keeps working.
Down regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Paulman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paulman trying to control but Down is working from the bottom.
Down avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paulman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Paulman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Paulman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Down trying to control the position.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman throwing strikes but missing.
Paulman wants to pass the guard but Down is keeping the position.
Down tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Paulman trying to control the position from guard on top but Down is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Down scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Paulman wants to clinch up but Down keeps it at a distance.
Down avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paulman moves in looking to clinch but Down pushes him off.
Paulman tries to clinch up but Down circles away and keeps his distance.
Down's coach down at Roosters Coop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Down's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Down scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Paulman closes the distance and clinches.
Down prevents a takedown attempt there.
Down wants a takedown but no success here.
Paulman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Paulman lands an elbow inside that Down shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Kendrik Down has been cut.
Paulman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Down avoids it.
Down gets underhooks to prevent Paulman's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Paulman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Down prevents the takedown attempt.
Paulman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T4#
Down has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Paulman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Paulman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Down.
Paulman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Down prevents a takedown attempt there.
Down tries to score a body lock takedown but Paulman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Down avoids the elbow strike from Paulman, against the cage.
Down takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paulman misses with an elbow over the top.
Down misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paulman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Down is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Down is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Paulman is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Down's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Paulman moves into range and clinches up with Down.
Paulman missing with knees to the body.
Paulman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Paulman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kendrik Down's cut.
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#
Paulman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Down's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Down duly obliges.
Down swats away the attempt to clinch by Paulman.#CL#
Down tries to keep at a distance but Paulman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Paulman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Down is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Paulman is defending well.
Down blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Down blocks an elbow strike from Paulman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman tries a knee to the head but Down blocks it.
Paulman looking to throw knees to the head but Down is blocking nicely.
Paulman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Down pulls his leg out and moves away.
Down lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Paulman fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Down scores with a takedown into Paulman's guard.
Paulman is pulling down on Down's head to control his posture.
Paulman wants to hit a switch here but Down passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Paulman there!
Paulman is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Down.
Down raining down shots from the mount!
Down with good strikes from the mount here!
Paulman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Down not doing much here.
#T2#
Paulman wants to get back to full guard.
Paulman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Paulman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Paulman trying to control here.
Paulman is looking for a sweep. Down is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Down drops an elbow to the side of Paulman's head.
Paulman wants to get back to full guard.
Paulman trying to control from the bottom.
Paulman is staying active underneath Down, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Paulman is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
Down is thwarting Paulman's attempts to control the position.
Paulman controlling the position well.
Paulman wants to get back to full guard.
Paulman trying to control from the bottom.
Down is taking a breather. Paulman 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Down dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Paulman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Paulman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Down.
Down has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paulman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Paulman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Down wants a takedown.
Russell Paulman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendrik Down.
Paulman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Down blocks it with crossed arms.
Paulman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Paulman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Down tries to score a body lock takedown but Paulman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Down is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Paulman is keeping busy.
Down stalls. #TD2#
Down has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Paulman is trying to keep an underhook but Down manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Down passes the guard and advances to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paulman wants to hold on but Down pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendrik Down showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kendrik Down's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Paulman wants to clinch up but Down keeps it at a distance.
Paulman tries to clinch but Down moves away #TD2#
and Down counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Paulman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paulman is trying to work for a sweep but Down has mounted him!
Paulman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Down punishing his opponent with strikes.
Paulman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Paulman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Down 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.
Paulman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Paulman trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Down manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paulman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Down.
Kendrik Down has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Paulman pulls Down in to control the position.
Down slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Paulman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paulman trying to control the position.
Paulman is really struggling to control Down but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Down trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Paulman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Down scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Down tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Down from controlling successfully. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Paulman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Down's guard. #REVR#
Down keeping moving, preventing Paulman from controlling successfully.
Paulman throws an elbow that misses. Down uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Paulman's guard. Nice move by Down!#REVB#
Down with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Paulman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Down is one step ahead there.
Paulman is controlling Down's posture.
Paulman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Down throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paulman works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Down from controlling successfully.
Paulman wants to sweep here but Down controlling him for the moment.
Paulman can't keep his opponent in guard - Down advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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. Down connects with a nice short shot to Paulman's temple.
Paulman is staying active underneath Down, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Paulman is looking to control Down's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paulman avoid being mounted?
Down not doing much here.
Paulman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Paulman is looking to sweep but instead, Down has passed into half guard.
Paulman has his hands clasped together around Down's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
Down not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Paulman tries to get to full guard but Down has control of the leg.
Paulman trying to control here.
Down lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Down not doing much here.
Paulman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kendrik Down comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Down 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kendrik Down!
A victorious Kendrik Down thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Paulman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eggman, pushing him back against the cage.
Eggman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Paulman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#TD#
Paulman has clasped his hands together around Eggman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Eggman is looking for a sweep.
Eggman is trying to escape the position but Paulman is controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Paulman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Paulman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Paulman working the ground and pound.
Eggman being controlled for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eggman avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Paulman.
Eggman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paulman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Paulman is putting a hurting on Eggman here, landing some big shots from side control.
Paulman just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulman lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Paulman controlling the position from side mount.
Paulman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Eggman is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Paulman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Paulman controls the position.
Paulman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Eggman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Paulman continues to stall.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Paulman.
Paulman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Eggman down.
#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.
Paulman staying calm.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Eggman gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Paulman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Eggman?
Paulman 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.
Eggman tries to lock up and control but Paulman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Paulman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Paulman landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Paulman controlling from mount.
Paulman dominating with strikes here.
Paulman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Eggman hang on?
Paulman lands a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Paulman working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC#
Eggman is rocked!
Paulman landing strikes from the mount.
Eggman is still in real trouble! Can Paulman finish him?
Paulman with shots to the head and body - Eggman looks very uncomfortable down there.
Eggman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Paulman controlling from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paulman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Paulman postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Eggman badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Paulman around the waist but Paulman pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Paulman is the winner by TKO! Paulman jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Paulman!
A victorious Russell Paulman 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:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Patricio Santos Diaz and Russell Paulman. Paulman has chosen War is my Love as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Patricio Santos Diaz had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Patricio Santos Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Russell Paulman!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Paulman wants to clinch but Santos Diaz slips to the side
and Santos Diaz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Paulman's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos Diaz (2) vs (0) Paulman
Paulman pulls Santos Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Paulman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Santos Diaz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Santos Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Santos Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Santos Diaz (5) vs (0) Paulman
Santos Diaz wants to control but Paulman is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman stops Santos Diaz from passing to mount.
Santos Diaz working away.
Paulman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos Diaz (5) vs (2) Paulman
Santos Diaz tries to roll over but Paulman keeps him under control.
Paulman is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Paulman.
Santos Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paulman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Santos Diaz is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulman trying to control the pace.
Santos Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paulman pulls his head out easily.
My spies in St Petersburg MMA Gym inform me that Paulman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Paulman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Santos Diaz is looking for a sweep. Paulman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz is looking to control Paulman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santos Diaz avoid being mounted?
Santos Diaz wants to improve his position but Paulman is controlling well.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but Santos Diaz defending well.
Paulman trying to control the pace.
Santos Diaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Santos Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paulman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santos Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paulman has managed to get both his arms back between Santos Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Santos Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paulman stopping the sweep attempt from Santos Diaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Paulman preventing the sweep.
Paulman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Paulman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santos Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Paulman tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos Diaz is retaining full guard.
Santos Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Santos Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paulman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos Diaz (7) vs (2) Paulman
Paulman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos Diaz preventing the sweep.
Paulman is controlling Santos Diaz's posture.
Paulman being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulman is keeping the position for now.
Santos Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Santos Diaz (10) vs (2) Paulman
Santos Diaz controlling the position from side mount.
Paulman is looking to regain half guard here but Santos Diaz keeps moving and retains side control.
Paulman is trying to control Santos Diaz's posture but Santos Diaz avoids it.
Paulman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Santos Diaz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Paulman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Paulman is looking for a sweep. Santos Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulman trying to control from the bottom.
Santos Diaz trying to control the action but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Santos Diaz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos Diaz (13) vs (2) Paulman
Paulman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Paulman is squirming around, avoiding Santos Diaz's attempts to control the action.
Santos Diaz controlling from the full mount.
Santos Diaz tries to control but Paulman wriggling away.
Paulman is trying to escape the mount.
Santos Diaz wants to control the pace but Paulman is squirming around nicely.
Santos Diaz controlling his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is looking to get to half guard.
Paulman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Paulman is trying to control but can't.
Santos Diaz controlling the action here.
Paulman gets full guard.
Santos Diaz trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Paulman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Santos Diaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Santos Diaz wants to pass the guard but Paulman is keeping the position.
Paulman has control of Santos Diaz's left arm, preventing Santos Diaz from doing any damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Santos Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Paulman keeping full guard, as Santos Diaz tries to pass.
Paulman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paulman is still trying to improve position.
Santos Diaz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Paulman controls Santos Diaz momentarily but Santos Diaz frees himself.
Paulman is controlling Santos Diaz's posture.
Santos Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Paulman is pulling down on Santos Diaz's head to control his posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz stays in close to Paulman's body and controls the position.
Santos Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Paulman holds on and takes a little breather.
Paulman wants to sweep but no luck.
Santos Diaz 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.
Santos Diaz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Santos Diaz wants to pass the guard but Paulman is keeping the position.
Paulman being controlled here, momentarily.
Santos Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Paulman holds on and takes a little breather.
Santos Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
Paulman has his hands on Santos Diaz's head, controlling the position.
Paulman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santos Diaz wants to control from the top but Paulman keeps moving.
Santos Diaz passes Paulman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Santos Diaz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paulman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Santos Diaz 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.
Paulman trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santos Diaz in particular looking to stall.
Santos Diaz is looking to advance position but Paulman won't allow it.
Paulman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paulman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Paulman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Santos Diaz controls the pace.
Paulman trying to control the position.
Santos Diaz controlling from the top position.
Santos Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulman is keeping the position for now.
Santos Diaz won't allow Paulman to sweep him here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulman is retaining full guard.
Paulman 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.
Paulman working a defensive guard here.
Santos Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Santos Diaz preventing the sweep.
Paulman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paulman keeping full guard, as Santos Diaz tries to pass.
Paulman being controlled here, momentarily.
Paulman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman wants to sweep here but Santos Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Santos Diaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Santos Diaz from controlling successfully.
Paulman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Santos Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Santos Diaz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Paulman wants to sweep but no luck.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos Diaz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Santos Diaz preventing the sweep.
Santos Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Santos Diaz preventing the sweep.
Santos Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos Diaz postures up.
Paulman wants to sweep here but Santos Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Santos Diaz is fighting to break Paulman's control of his arms but Paulman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santos Diaz takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Patricio Santos Diaz very nearly forgot to thank Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Highland Games 220
Date: Nov 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Paulman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hand Grenade counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Paulman clinches.
Hand Grenade prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Hand Grenade breaks from the clinch.
Hand Grenade misses with a few strikes there.
Paulman misses with a takedown
and Hand Grenade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Russell Paulman has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Paulman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Paulman clinches.
Paulman is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Hand Grenade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paulman looks for a takedown but Hand Grenade sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hand Grenade counters with a two punch combo.
Paulman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hand Grenade lands with a nice body punch.
Paulman is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hand Grenade connects with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Paulman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hand Grenade makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Paulman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hand Grenade defends well and Paulman ends up having to push Hand Grenade into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Paulman tries for a takedown but Hand Grenade sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paulman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hand Grenade defends well and Paulman ends up having to push Hand Grenade into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Paulman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Paulman misses with a takedown attempt
and Hand Grenade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hand Grenade has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hand Grenade lands with a shot to the body.
Hand Grenade feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Paulmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Hand Grenade.
Hand Grenade lands a lovely overhand right.
Hand Grenade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab lands there for Hand Grenade.#T2#
Hand Grenade's corner calls for a 1-2. Hand Grenade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Paulman tries to clinch there but Hand Grenade circles away.
Hand Grenade doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hand Grenade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Paulman.#ROC2#
Paulman is rocked!
Hand Grenade lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Paulman backs up against the cage.
Oh Paulman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Russell Paulman's cut is getting worse.
Hand Grenade lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Paulman at a distance.
Hand Grenade scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Paulman walks into a left hand.
Hand Grenade clobbers Paulman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Paulman tries to clinch but Hand Grenade moves away
and Hand Grenade counters with a straight that turns Paulman's legs to rubber! Hand Grenade pushes forward with more strikes and Paulman goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Hand Grenade!
After winning the bout, Marcus Hand Grenade thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Diablo dives in for a single leg takedown but Paulman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diablo stuffs the takedown attempt from Paulman. Paulman gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Paulman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diablo quickly recovers to half guard.
Well, if Paulman 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.
Diablo is not content to let Paulman control the position.
Paulman prevents Diablo from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Diablo wants to control but Paulman is keeping busy.
Paulman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've been hearing good reports from Paulman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Paulman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Paulman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Paulman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diablo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Paulman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diablo wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paulman in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paulman fails with a takedown attempt.
Paulman shoots in for a takedown but Diablo shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Paulman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paulman is looking to clinch but Diablo is avoiding it.
Diablo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Paulman fails with a takedown attempt.
Paulman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diablo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paulman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diablo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paulman tries for a takedown but Diablo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paulman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diablo pinned against the cage. Diablo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paulman is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Paulman tries to sprawl but Diablo drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Diablo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Paulman is trying to maintain the position but Diablo is very close to passing his half guard.
Diablo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulman controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Diablo lands with a punch from half guard.
Paulman wants to control but Diablo is keeping busy.
Paulman is not content to let Diablo control the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Paulman taking some punishment here, with Diablo in his half guard.
Diablo is looking to take a break and control but Paulman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paulman is holding on to half guard well.
Paulman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paulman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Diablo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diablo thows a huge punch but Paulman dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Paulman wants to improve his position but Diablo is controlling well.
Paulman is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Diablo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Diablo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Diablo won't allow Paulman to sweep him here.
Paulman can't keep his opponent in guard - Diablo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Paulman wants to get back to full guard.
Paulman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Paulman is controlling Diablo's posture.
Diablo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paulman trying to control the position.
Diablo is working Paulman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diablo advances position into side control!
Diablo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Paulman down.
Diablo working away.
Paulman is trying to escape the position but Diablo is controlling the position.
Paulman tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Paulman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Paulman trying to hold on to Diablo's head to control him but Diablo postures up.
Diablo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Diablo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paulman is looking to escape.
Paulman working to try and regain half guard.
Paulman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diablo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diablo with good strikes from the mount here!#T2#
Paulman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diablo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Paulman is trying to escape the mount.
Diablo content just to control the position here.
Diablo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diablo prevents Paulman from getting the reversal.
Paulman wants to hold on but Diablo pushes him away.
Paulman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diablo controlling the pace for now.
Paulman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Diablo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diablo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Paulman looks a forlorn figure.
Paulman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Paulman wants to control but Diablo is having none of it.
Paulman is looking to get to half guard.
Diablo working Paulman over with strikes here.
Paulman tries to hold on but Diablo postures up.#SUB2#
Paulman defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Diablo.
Paulman tries to lock up and control but Diablo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Paulman is looking to get to half guard.
Diablo controlling from mount.
Paulman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santiago Diablo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paulman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Paulman wants to hold on but Diablo pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diablo with shots to the head and body - Paulman looks very uncomfortable down there.
Paulman wants to control but Diablo is having none of it.
Paulman is in a horrible position here. Diablo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Diablo 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Diablo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Paulman defends well and Diablo ends up having to push Paulman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Paulman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diablo avoids it really well and circles away.
Diablo scores with a decent looking hook.
Paulman staying out of range there.
Diablo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diablo wants it to stay on the feet.
Diablo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paulman goes for a double leg but Diablo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diablo continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Paulman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paulman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diablo.#CUT2#
It looks like Russell Paulman has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paulman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diablo tries to avoid it but Paulman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diablo to the ground. Diablo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diablo with a hook.#TD2#
Diablo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diablo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Paulman's face as Diablo controls the position. #T1#
Paulman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diablo trying to control the position but Paulman is working away.
Diablo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Paulman is not content to let Diablo control the position.
Diablo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Paulman tries to bench press Diablo off him but Diablo keeps the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
You can see the frustration on Paulman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diablo controls the position from side control.
Paulman is trying to control Diablo's posture but Diablo avoids it.
Diablo happy to just control the position for now.
Paulman is looking to regain half guard here but Diablo keeps moving and retains side control.
Diablo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paulman keeps working.
Diablo scoring with punches from side control.
Paulman is being controlled here.
Santiago Diablo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Paulman is trying to control Diablo's posture but Diablo avoids it.
Paulman tries to buck Diablo off but Diablo is having none of it.
Diablo working away.
Diablo is staying tight to Paulman's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Paulman is not content to let Diablo control the position.
Diablo controls the position.
Paulman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Russell Paulman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Diablo controlling the pace.
Paulman is looking to control Diablo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paulman avoid being mounted?
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Diablo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Paulman dives in for a single leg takedown but Diablo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Paulman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diablo's waist but Diablo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paulman off to one side.
Santiago Diablo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diablo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paulman.
Diablo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diablo throws out a powerful jab.
A punch lands to the side of Paulman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diablo scores with a jab. Paulman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Paulman shoots in but Diablo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Diablo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diablo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Diablo!
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Oct 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrew Henry and Russell Paulman. Chooooooooon! I think Henry might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to knuck if you buck . Paulman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: War is my Love . Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Russell Paulman enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 1 losses; Andrew Henry ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Russell Paulman!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Paulman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Henry defends well and Paulman ends up having to push Henry into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Henry dives in for a single leg takedown but Paulman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Henry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paulman swivels and escapes.
Henry has Paulman up against the cage in a clinch.
Henry is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Henry . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henry stops a takedown attempt from Paulman.
Paulman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Henry is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Paulman stops a takedown attempt from Henry .
Paulman tries to score a body lock takedown but Henry shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Paulman is looking for a takedown.
We've been informed that Paulman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Paulman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Henry gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paulman.
Paulman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Henry is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry goes for a takedown in the clinch but Paulman prevents it.
Henry is working for takedown but Paulman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Henry can't get the takedown.
Henry is pressed up against the cage. Paulman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Henry down to the mat. Henry avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry clinches with his opponent.
Paulman wants a takedown.
Henry looking for a takedown.
Henry has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Henry prevents the takedown attempt.
Henry tries for a takedown. No joy.
Henry goes for a takedown in the clinch but Paulman prevents it.
Henry tries for a takedown. No joy.
Henry gets underhooks to prevent Paulman's takedown attempt.
Paulman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Henry gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Paulman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Henry .
Henry is pressed up against the cage. Paulman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Henry down to the mat. Henry avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Paulman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Henry sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Henry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Paulman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Henry pulls his leg out and moves away.
Henry has Paulman up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry is looking to take this one to the mat.
Henry tries for a takedown but Paulman manages to get underhooks.
Paulman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Paulman stops a takedown attempt from Henry .
Henry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paulman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Henry gets underhooks to prevent Paulman's takedown attempt.
Henry wants a takedown but no success here.
Paulman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Henry fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paulman fails with the takedown.
Henry looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paulman is fending him off so far but Henry persists. Nope, Paulman circles away and we're back to standing.
Paulman gets a clinch.
Henry has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Paulman after a bit of a struggle.
Paulman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Henry avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Paulman tries for a takedown but Henry manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paulman is trying to drag Henry to the mat but Henry just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Paulman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paulman wants to take the fight to the mat but Henry manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Paulman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Henry gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Henry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paulman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Henry prevents a takedown attempt there.
Henry is working for takedown but Paulman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paulman wants a takedown.
Paulman prevents the takedown attempt.
Henry wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry looking for a takedown.
Henry wants a takedown but no success here.
Paulman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Henry pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paulman looking for a takedown.
Henry tries for a takedown but Paulman manages to get underhooks.
Henry is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Henry wants a takedown.
Paulman tries to score a body lock takedown but Henry shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Paulman looks winded!
Henry is working for takedown but Paulman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Henry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paulman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Henry gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paulman.
Henry is pressed up against the cage. Paulman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Henry down to the mat. Henry avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Russell Paulman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paulman gets a clinch.
Paulman has hold of one of Henry 's legs. Henry is fighting the takedown attempt but Paulman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Henry (0) vs (2) Paulman
Paulman wants to control from the top but Henry keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Paulman pushing down on Henry 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Paulman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Henry tries to get to full guard but Paulman has control of the leg.
Henry controlling the position well.
Paulman content to control rather than advance.
Henry trying to control from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henry is trying to get back to full guard.
Paulman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Paulman wants to pass the guard but Henry is defending well.
Paulman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Henry is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paulman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paulman's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Henry (4) vs (2) Paulman
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Henry is trying to stick to Paulman's back but Paulman is turning into Henry . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Henry 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Paulman. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry (4) vs (4) Paulman
Paulman stays in close to Henry 's body and controls the position.
Henry wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Paulman won't allow Henry to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulman is stalling in the full guard.
Paulman wants to pass the guard but Henry is keeping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Paulman wants to control from the top but Henry keeps moving.
Henry keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass.
Paulman won't allow Henry to sweep him here.
Henry keeping moving, preventing Paulman from controlling successfully.
Henry looking for a sweep. Not yet Henry , not yet.
Paulman 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Henry is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry (6) vs (4) Paulman
Henry trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Henry is fighting to break Paulman's control of his arms but Paulman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Henry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paulman keeping full guard, as Henry tries to pass.
Paulman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Henry trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Paulman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry (6) vs (6) Paulman
Henry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paulman is one step ahead there.
Paulman tries to free his leg and advance position but Henry is retaining full guard.
Paulman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Henry keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass.
Paulman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Henry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paulman is one step ahead there.
Henry seems keen to control Paulman's posture.
Henry looking to control.
Henry is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Paulman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Henry wants to sweep but no luck.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Paulman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Henry seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman stays in close to Henry 's body and controls the position.
Henry looking for a sweep. Not yet Henry , not yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henry trying to keep a closed guard but Paulman is proving a slippery customer.
Henry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry (8) vs (6) Paulman
Henry wants to take a breather but Paulman is having none of it.
Paulman is positioning himself well to prevent Henry advancing to mount.
Henry trying to control the action but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Paulman is trying to maintain the position but Henry is very close to passing his half guard.
Henry wants to pass to mount but Paulman is defending the position.
Paulman is trying to get back to full guard.
Paulman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Paulman is adopting a defensive guard.
Henry preventing the sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman trying to control the position here.
Paulman trying to keep a closed guard but Henry is proving a slippery customer.
Paulman controlling Henry 's posture.
Henry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulman is keeping the position for now.
Paulman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Henry stays in close to Paulman's body and controls the position.
Paulman looking to control.
Henry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Paulman has Henry pulled in close to control his posture.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Henry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulman is keeping the position for now.
Henry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Henry trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Paulman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry (8) vs (8) Paulman
Paulman not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Henry is heads and Paulman is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Paulman wins on points by 9 to 8.
Russell Paulman is the new light heavyweight champion!
Russell Paulman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Oct 17, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Russell Paulman and Ryo Narushima. Paulman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is War is my Love . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Russell Paulman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ryo Narushima!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Paulman gets a clinch.
Paulman gets underhooks to prevent Narushima's takedown attempt.
Paulman has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Narushima clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Paulman (4) vs (0) Narushima
I would not like to be Narushima right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narushima wants to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulman is riding his opponent, not letting Narushima buck him off.
Narushima trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Narushima is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Paulman off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Narushima is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Paulman really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Narushima.
Narushima turns into Paulman and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (4) vs (2) Narushima
Paulman being controlled here, momentarily.
Paulman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Narushima is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narushima's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Paulman is controlling Narushima's posture.
Paulman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (6) vs (2) Narushima
Paulman is looking to advance position but Narushima won't allow it.
Narushima wants to control but Paulman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Paulman controlling the action here.
Narushima won't allow Paulman to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narushima tries to get to full guard but Paulman has control of the leg.
Paulman is taking a breather. Narushima 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Narushima is looking to improve his position.
Paulman not doing much here.
Narushima is trying is best to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narushima trying to control but Paulman postures up.
Paulman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Paulman trying to mount his opponent but Narushima defends it.
Paulman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Paulman is pressing down on Narushima's thigh, looking to free his foot. Narushima is holding on for now.
Paulman stalling.
Narushima tries to get to full guard but Paulman has control of the leg.
Paulman slows the pace down in half guard.
Paulman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Narushima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paulman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Narushima is looking to improve his position.
Narushima is controlling Paulman's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Paulman not doing much here.
Paulman wants to pass to mount but Narushima is defending the position.
Paulman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Narushima tries to roll over but Paulman keeps him under control.
Narushima won't allow Paulman to pass to mount.
Paulman is controlling the pace.
Paulman trying to mount his opponent but Narushima defends it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Narushima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Narushima moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Paulman stays in close to Narushima's body and controls the position.
Narushima keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass.
Paulman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Paulman wants to control from the top but Narushima keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Paulman passes Narushima's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Narushima is trying to get back to full guard.
Narushima is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paulman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paulman's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Paulman (6) vs (6) Narushima
I really don't envy Paulman right now.
Narushima is looking to control Paulman but Paulman is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Narushima is trying to stick to Paulman's back but Paulman is turning into Narushima. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Narushima's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Paulman. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (8) vs (6) Narushima
Narushima keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass.
Paulman 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Narushima keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass.
Paulman slips nicely into half guard.
Paulman is controlling the pace.
Paulman moves into full mount! Narushima won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (11) vs (6) Narushima
Narushima manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Paulman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (14) vs (6) Narushima
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Narushima is working to get back to half guard.
Paulman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Paulman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Narushima is in all sorts of trouble here.
Narushima keeps trying to improve his position.
Paulman controlling the pace for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Narushima is squirming around, avoiding Paulman's attempts to control the action.
Paulman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Paulman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Paulman tries to control but Narushima wriggling away.
Paulman content just to control the position here.
Narushima is working to get back to half guard.
Paulman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman avoids the attempt from Narushima to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Narushima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Paulman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Paulman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Narushima is looking to improve his position but Paulman isn't that keen on the idea.
Paulman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Paulman controlling from mount.
Narushima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Narushima wants to control but Paulman is having none of it.
Paulman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Paulman looking to control but Narushima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulman takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
Russell Paulman thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Coyote Starrk and Russell Paulman. Paulman has chosen War is my Love as his entrance music. Russell Paulman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Coyote Starrk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Russell Paulman!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Paulman wants to clinch up but Starrk keeps it at a distance.
Starrk clinches up with Paulman and pushes him back against the cage.
Starrk goes for a takedown attempt but Paulman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Paulman shoots for a takedown but Starrk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Starrk clinches up against the cage.
Starrk is pressed up against the cage. Paulman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Starrk down to the mat. Starrk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Paulman or perhaps it was just good defense by Starrk, which made it look bad.
Coyote Starrk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Paulman.
Paulman shoots in for a takedown but Starrk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Starrk closes the distance and clinches.
Paulman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Starrk pulls Paulman into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starrk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paulman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Starrk has control of Paulman's left arm, preventing Paulman from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Starrk is controlling Paulman's posture.
Paulman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Starrk is pulling down on Paulman's head. It's preventing any offense from Paulman, at least for the moment.
Paulman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starrk pulls Paulman in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulman slips nicely into half guard.
Starrk trying to control from the bottom.
Starrk is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Miyagi Famiy Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Paulman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Starrk trying to control but Paulman postures up.
Starrk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paulman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paulman's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Starrk (4) vs (0) Paulman
Starrk is trying to stick to Paulman's back but Paulman is turning into Starrk. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Starrk's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Paulman. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Starrk (4) vs (2) Paulman
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman postures up.
Paulman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starrk is keeping the position for now.
Starrk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Paulman stays in close to Starrk's body and controls the position.
Starrk looking for a sweep. Not yet Starrk, not yet.
Paulman stays in close to Starrk's body and controls the position.
Starrk trying to control the position here.
Starrk keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass.
Paulman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starrk looking to control.
Starrk is looking for a triangle but Paulman pushes his legs off easily.
Paulman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Starrk keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass.
Paulman 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.
Starrk wants to sweep but no luck.
Paulman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starrk is keeping the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Starrk pulls Paulman in to control the position.
Paulman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Starrk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Starrk 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.
Paulman 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.
Paulman won't allow Starrk to sweep him here.
Paulman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Paulman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Starrk is trying to keep Paulman in close.
Starrk wants to sweep but no luck.
Starrk is trying to keep Paulman in close.
Paulman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Paulman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starrk is keeping the position for now.
Paulman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Paulman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starrk is keeping the position for now.
Paulman advances to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman trying to control the pace.
Starrk keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Starrk trying to hold on to Paulman's head to control him but Paulman postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Paulman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Starrk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Paulman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Paulman pushes down on Starrk's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Paulman is taking a breather. Starrk 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.
Paulman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Starrk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Paulman trying to control the pace.
Starrk gets full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paulman being controlled here momentarily.
Starrk trying to control the position.
Paulman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Starrk keeping moving, preventing Paulman from controlling successfully.
Paulman postures up.
Paulman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starrk is keeping the position for now.
Starrk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paulman controls the pace.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Starrk pulls Paulman in close to his closed guard and prevents Paulman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Starrk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Starrk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paulman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
More stalling from Paulman.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Starrk working a defensive guard here.
Paulman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Starrk keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass.
Paulman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Starrk trying to keep a closed guard but Paulman is proving a slippery customer.
Starrk pulls Paulman in close to prevent any damage.
Paulman passes into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Starrk is trying to control but can't.
Paulman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Starrk is trying to control but can't.
Paulman controlling the pace.
Starrk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paulman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Starrk manages to get to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman tries to free his leg and advance position but Starrk is retaining full guard.
Paulman stays in close to Starrk's body and controls the position.
Starrk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paulman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Paulman tries to free his leg and advance position but Starrk is retaining full guard.
Paulman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Starrk is controlling Paulman's posture.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Starrk (4) vs (5) Paulman
Paulman wants to control but Starrk is keeping him busy.
Paulman controls the position from side control.
Paulman working away.
Paulman content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Starrk tries to bench press Paulman off him but Paulman keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulman wins on points by 5 to 4.
Russell Paulman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Viktor Luskey and Russell Paulman. Paulman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by War is my Love . Russell Paulman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Viktor Luskey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Russell Paulman!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Luskey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Russell Paulman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paulman dives in and grabs Luskey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Luskey pushes down on Paulman's head and hops out.
Luskey shoots for a takedown but Paulman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Luskey gets tackled into the cage by Paulman. Paulman maintains the clinch.
Paulman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Luskey can't fight it off and eventually Paulman manages to take the fight to the floor. Luskey looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Luskey (0) vs (2) Paulman
Paulman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Luskey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paulman controlling from the top position.
Luskey trying to keep a closed guard but Paulman is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Luskey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Paulman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulman advances to half guard.
Paulman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Luskey is in trouble now - Paulman has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Luskey (0) vs (5) Paulman
Paulman controlling from the full mount.
Luskey is in all sorts of trouble here.
Paulman controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luskey bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Luskey (2) vs (5) Paulman
Paulman pulls Luskey in close to prevent any damage.
Luskey trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Luskey looking to pass the guard.
Paulman controlling Luskey's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulman keeping full guard, as Luskey tries to pass.
Paulman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paulman controlling Luskey's posture.
Paulman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Luskey manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Luskey (2) vs (7) Paulman
Paulman stays in close to Luskey's body and controls the position.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Luskey is looking for a triangle but Paulman pushes his legs off easily.
Paulman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Luskey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Luskey being controlled here, momentarily.
Paulman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luskey is keeping the position for now.
Paulman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Paulman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Paulman might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luskey is keeping the position for now.
Paulman postures up.
Luskey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paulman is aware though and is defending well.
Luskey keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass.
Paulman passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Luskey (2) vs (10) Paulman
You can see the frustration on Luskey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Luskey is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Paulman tries to move to mount but Luskey blocks the move with his legs.
Paulman is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Luskey will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Paulman tries to advance position but instead Luskey slips a leg back in to half guard.
Paulman stalling.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Paulman.
Luskey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paulman works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Luskey (2) vs (13) Paulman
Luskey working to try and regain half guard.
Paulman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Luskey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Paulman controlling from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Luskey wants to control but Paulman is having none of it.
Paulman controlling from mount.
Yet more stalling tactics from Paulman.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Luskey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Paulman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Paulman.
Luskey wants to hold on but Paulman pushes him away.
Paulman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Luskey tries to hold on but Paulman pushes him away.
Paulman content just to control the position here.
Luskey is looking to improve his position but Paulman isn't that keen on the idea.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Luskey is working to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Luskey tries to lock up and control but Paulman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Paulman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Luskey is looking to get to half guard.
Paulman controlling the pace for now.
Luskey is looking to get to half guard.
Paulman content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luskey is trying desperately to improve position.
Paulman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulman wins on points by 13 to 2.
Our winner, Russell Paulman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aldous Wensleydale and Russell Paulman. Paulman has chosen War is my Love as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aldous Wensleydale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Russell Paulman!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wensleydale shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wensleydale showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wensleydale (2) vs (0) Paulman
Wensleydale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paulman sees it coming and defends easily.
Paulman keeping control of the position.
Paulman is refusing to be controlled, as Wensleydale sits in half guard.
Paulman wants to improve his position but Wensleydale is controlling well.
Wensleydale with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wensleydale has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman wants to improve his position but Wensleydale is controlling well.
Paulman controlling the position for now.
Paulman is pressing down on Wensleydale's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wensleydale is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wensleydale being controlled here momentarily.
Wensleydale stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
Paulman pulls Wensleydale in close to his closed guard and prevents Wensleydale from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wensleydale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wensleydale is fighting to break Paulman's control of his arms but Paulman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wensleydale stays in close to Paulman's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulman pulls Wensleydale in close to his closed guard and prevents Wensleydale from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wensleydale is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Paulman pulls Wensleydale in to control the position.
Wensleydale content to stall in guard here.
Wensleydale trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulman managing to control the position.
Wensleydale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wensleydale trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paulman pulls Wensleydale in close to prevent any damage.
Wensleydale drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wensleydale jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wensleydale preventing the sweep.
Wensleydale has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulman trying to control the position here.
Paulman wants to sweep but no luck.
Wensleydale wants to control from the top but Paulman keeps moving.
Paulman looking for a sweep. Not yet Paulman, not yet.
Wensleydale trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Paulman pulls Wensleydale in to control the position.
Wensleydale preventing the sweep.
Paulman pulls Wensleydale in close to prevent any damage.
Paulman trying to keep a closed guard but Wensleydale is proving a slippery customer.
Wensleydale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman wants to sweep but no luck.
Wensleydale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulman pulls Wensleydale in to control the position.
Paulman being controlled here, momentarily.
Paulman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Paulman wants to sweep but no luck.
Paulman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wensleydale not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Paulman is controlling Wensleydale's posture.
Wensleydale wants to control from the top but Paulman keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Paulman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Paulman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wensleydale (2) vs (2) Paulman
Paulman is taking a breather. Wensleydale 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.
Paulman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wensleydale! Score +3 for passing guard: Wensleydale (2) vs (5) Paulman
Paulman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wensleydale is looking to escape.
Paulman controlling from the full mount.
Wensleydale is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Paulman controlling his opponent.
Paulman avoids the attempt from Wensleydale to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wensleydale tries to lock up and control but Paulman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wensleydale is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Paulman controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Paulman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Paulman tries to control but Wensleydale wriggling away.
Paulman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Paulman tries to control but Wensleydale wriggling away.
My spies in St Petersburg MMA Gym inform me that Paulman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wensleydale tries to hold on but Paulman postures up.
Paulman content just to control the position here.
Wensleydale keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Paulman controlling his opponent.
Wensleydale wants to control but Paulman is having none of it.
Wensleydale regains half guard.
Well, if Paulman 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wensleydale trying to hold on to Paulman's head to control him but Paulman postures up.
Paulman is taking a breather. Wensleydale 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.
Wensleydale trying to control but Paulman postures up.
Paulman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wensleydale trying to control from the bottom.
Wensleydale might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Paulman controlling the pace.
Wensleydale has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paulman is working away from the top position though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Paulman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wensleydale preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wensleydale is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paulman in particular looking to stall.
Paulman is thwarting Wensleydale's attempts to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wensleydale looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paulman is thwarting Wensleydale's attempts to control the position.
Wensleydale is looking to improve his position.
Paulman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wensleydale wants to control but Paulman is keeping busy.
Paulman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wensleydale! Score +3 for passing guard: Wensleydale (2) vs (8) Paulman
Paulman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wensleydale tries to lock up and control but Paulman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Paulman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wensleydale tries to lock up and control but Paulman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Paulman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wensleydale tries to hold on but Paulman postures up.
Paulman controlling his opponent.
Paulman trying to control but Wensleydale is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman controlling from mount.
Wensleydale tries to hold on but Paulman pushes him away.
Paulman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wensleydale is looking to escape.
Paulman content just to control the position here.
Paulman avoids the attempt from Wensleydale to control.
Paulman controlling the pace for now.
Paulman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wensleydale tries to hold on but Paulman postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman controlling the position easily from mount.
Wensleydale tries to lock up and control but Paulman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Paulman content just to control the position here.
It looks like Paulman might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Wensleydale wants to control but Paulman is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paulman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulman wins on points by 8 to 2.
After winning the bout, Russell Paulman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jul 25, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrew Henry and Russell Paulman. Henry kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is down for my niggas. Paulman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. War is my Love kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Andrew Henry ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Russell Paulman!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Henry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paulman.
Henry takes the fight into the clinch.
Paulman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Henry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Henry has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Henry gets underhooks to prevent Paulman's takedown attempt.
Andrew Henry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Paulman.
Henry drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paulman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Henry is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paulman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Henry stops a takedown attempt from Paulman.
Henry drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paulman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Henry wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman has Henry pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Henry manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Paulman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Henry after a bit of a struggle.
Paulman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Paulman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Henry is defending well.
Henry prevents a takedown attempt there.
Paulman wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulman has Henry pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Henry manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Henry is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paulman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paulman stops a takedown attempt from Henry .
Henry gets underhooks to prevent Paulman's takedown attempt.
Paulman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Henry pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Henry is pressed up against the cage. Paulman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Henry down to the mat. Henry avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Russell Paulman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henry fails with the takedown.
Henry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paulman.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Paulman looks winded!
Horrible takedown attempt by Henry or perhaps it was just good defense by Paulman, which made it look bad.
Paulman feints the counter takedown.
Henry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Henry is working for takedown but Paulman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paulman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Henry .
Henry is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Henry gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Henry has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Paulman after a bit of a struggle.
Henry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Henry gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paulman.
Paulman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Paulman prevents the takedown attempt.
Paulman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Henry is defending well.
Henry looking for a takedown.
Henry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Henry is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Paulman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Henry is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paulman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Paulman prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paulman.
Paulman wants a takedown but no success here.
Henry is pressed up against the cage. Paulman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Henry down to the mat. Henry avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Paulman looks for a takedown but Henry sprawls well.
Henry darts in and clinches Paulman up against the cage.
Henry tries for a takedown but Paulman manages to get underhooks.
Paulman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Henry pulls his leg out and moves away.
Paulman looks for a takedown but Henry sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Henry is defended easily by Paulman.
Henry shoots in looking for a takedown but Paulman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Henry 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Paulman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Henry defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Paulman tries to keep at a distance but Henry has taken the fight into the clinch.
Paulman is working for takedown but Henry is calmly controlling the position for now.
Henry wants a takedown.
Henry wants a takedown.
Paulman wants to take the fight to the mat but Henry manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Henry is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paulman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Paulman has Henry pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Henry manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Henry is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paulman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paulman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Henry is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Paulman tries to score a body lock takedown but Henry shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Henry wants a takedown but no success here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Henry goes for a takedown in the clinch but Paulman prevents it.
Henry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paulman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Henry tries to score a body lock takedown but Paulman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Paulman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Henry avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Henry goes for a takedown in the clinch but Paulman prevents it.
Paulman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Henry gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Paulman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Henry goes for a takedown in the clinch but Paulman prevents it.
Paulman wants a takedown.
Paulman wants to take the fight to the mat but Henry manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Paulman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Henry .
Paulman looking for a takedown.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Paulman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Henry fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paulman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Paulman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Henry .
Paulman stuffs the takedown.
Paulman shoots in for a takedown but Henry shows good takedown defense.
Paulman fails to land the takedown.
Henry takes the fight into the clinch.
Henry wants to take the fight to the mat but Paulman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Henry gets underhooks to prevent Paulman's takedown attempt.
Henry looking for a takedown.
Henry drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paulman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Paulman tries to score a body lock takedown but Henry shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Paulman is working for takedown but Henry is calmly controlling the position for now.
Henry tries for a takedown but Paulman manages to get underhooks.
Henry is working for takedown but Paulman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paulman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Paulman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Paulman 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.
Paulman is trying to control the position but Henry postures up.
Henry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paulman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henry controls from within his opponent's guard.
Paulman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henry is working hard here to advance position.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Henry from controlling successfully.
Henry 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.
Paulman has Henry pulled in close to control his posture.
Henry looking to pass the guard.
Paulman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henry controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paulman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry (0) vs (2) Paulman
Henry controls Paulman momentarily but Paulman frees himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Henry managing to control the position.
Paulman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Henry has his hands on Paulman's head, controlling the position.
Henry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paulman controlling from the top position.
Henry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paulman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Paulman won't allow Henry to sweep him here.
Paulman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Henry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paulman being controlled here momentarily.
Paulman passes Henry 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Paulman trying to control the pace.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Henry is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paulman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paulman's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Henry (4) vs (2) Paulman
Paulman is trying to break free.
Henry is riding his opponent, not letting Paulman buck him off.
Paulman manages to reverse the position and now he's in Henry 's guard. Nice work there by Paulman.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry (4) vs (4) Paulman
Paulman trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulman postures up.
Paulman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Henry seems keen to control Paulman's posture.
Henry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry (6) vs (4) Paulman
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henry is controlling the pace.
Henry is trying to control the action in half guard but Paulman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Henry prevents Paulman from improving his position.
Henry controlling the action here.
Paulman trying to control but Henry postures up.
Henry trying to control the pace.
Henry seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Paulman for as long as he can get away with.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Paulman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Henry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Paulman is controlling Henry 's posture.
Henry wants to pass the guard but Paulman is keeping the position.
Paulman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Henry manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henry (6) vs (6) Paulman
Henry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paulman tries to free his leg and advance position but Henry is retaining full guard.
Paulman won't allow Henry to sweep him here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henry is pulling down on Paulman's head. It's preventing any offense from Paulman, at least for the moment.
Henry is trying to keep Paulman in close.
Paulman won't allow Henry to sweep him here.
Paulman being controlled here momentarily.
Paulman content to stall in guard here.
Paulman is fighting to break Henry 's control of his arms but Henry is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paulman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Henry is heads and Paulman is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Henry takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
Andrew Henry is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Andrew Henry thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Russell Paulman and Chip Freedom. Paulman comes to the cage accompanied by War is my Love . Freedom has chosen Star Spangled Banner as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Russell Paulman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Chip Freedom!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Freedom moves into the clinch.
Paulman can't get the takedown.
Paulman looking for a takedown.
Freedom is looking for a takedown.
Freedom gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paulman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Paulman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paulman wants a takedown but no success here.
Paulman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Freedom pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paulman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Freedom pulls his leg out and moves away.
Paulman drives through with a takedown into Freedom's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Paulman (2) vs (0) Freedom
Freedom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paulman is one step ahead there.
Paulman content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freedom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedom wants to sweep but no luck.
Freedom keeping full guard, as Paulman tries to pass.
Paulman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Freedom controls Paulman momentarily but Paulman frees himself.
Freedom can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paulman controls the pace.
Freedom is pulling down on Paulman's head to control his posture.
Freedom trying to keep a closed guard but Paulman is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Paulman looking to pass the guard.
Paulman content to stall in guard here.
Freedom wants to sweep here but Paulman controlling him for the moment.
Paulman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulman passes into half guard.
Paulman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Freedom wants to control but Paulman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Paulman tries to pass to full mount but Freedom defends it.
Paulman content to control rather than advance.
Freedom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paulman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedom tries to roll over but Paulman keeps him under control.
Paulman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Paulman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Freedom for as long as he can get away with.
Paulman continues to stall.
Freedom wants to control but Paulman is keeping busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulman controlling the action here.
Freedom wants to get back to full guard.
Paulman controlling the pace.
Freedom is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Paulman seems content to control.
Paulman is thwarting Freedom's attempts to control the position.
Paulman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Freedom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paulman not doing much here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Freedom trying to control here.
Paulman tries to pass to full mount but Freedom defends it.
Freedom controlling the position for now.
Paulman prevents Freedom from improving his position.
Paulman moves into full mount! Freedom won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (5) vs (0) Freedom
Paulman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Freedom just holding on.
Paulman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Freedom is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Freedom regains half guard.
Paulman controlling the action here.
Paulman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Paulman trying to mount his opponent but Freedom defends it.
Paulman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulman passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (8) vs (0) Freedom
Paulman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Further stalling from Paulman.
Freedom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paulman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Paulman avoids the attempt from Freedom to control.
Paulman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Freedom wants to hold on but Paulman pushes him away.
Paulman controlling his opponent.
Freedom really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Freedom regains half guard.
Paulman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Paulman works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (11) vs (0) Freedom
Freedom really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Paulman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Freedom manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman controlling the action here.
Freedom wants to improve his position but Paulman is controlling well.
Paulman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Paulman controlling the action here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Freedom is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paulman in particular looking to stall.
Paulman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Paulman prevents Freedom from improving his position.
Freedom is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Freedom trying to control from the bottom.
Paulman controlling the pace.
Paulman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (14) vs (0) Freedom
Paulman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Freedom is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Freedom gets back to half guard.
Paulman is thwarting Freedom's attempts to control the position.
Paulman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Freedom is trying to maintain the position but Paulman is very close to passing his half guard.
Paulman content to control rather than advance.
Paulman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Paulman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is thwarting Freedom's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freedom tries to roll over but Paulman keeps him under control.
Freedom won't allow Paulman to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulman takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Russell Paulman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Russell Paulman and Detroit Racer. Paulman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is War is my Love . Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Detroit Racer enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Russell Paulman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Detroit Racer!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Racer clinches up with Paulman and pushes him back against the cage.
Paulman stops a takedown attempt from Racer.
Racer wants to take the fight to the mat but Paulman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Racer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Russell Paulman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Detroit Racer.
Paulman decides to pull guard.
Paulman has his hands on Racer's head, controlling the position.
Racer passes into half guard.
Paulman trying to control from the bottom.
Racer is working for a submission of some sort.
Paulman keeping hold of Racer's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Racer is thwarting Paulman's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulman tries to roll over but Racer keeps him under control.
Racer controlling the pace.
Racer wants to pass the guard but Paulman is defending well.
Racer is thwarting Paulman's attempts to control the position.
Paulman is defending against the submission attempts here by Racer.
Racer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Paulman is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Paulman wants to control but Racer is keeping busy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Racer working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulman trying to get back to full guard but Racer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (0) vs (3) Racer
Paulman tries to hold on but Racer pushes him away.
Paulman regains half guard.
Racer trying to control the action but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Racer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paulman has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paulman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Paulman trying to control the position here.
Racer won't allow Paulman to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulman controlling the position.
Racer stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paulman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Paulman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (2) vs (3) Racer
Racer is pulling down on Paulman's head. It's preventing any offense from Paulman, at least for the moment.
Racer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Racer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (2) vs (5) Racer
Paulman managing to control the position.
Paulman working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Racer from controlling successfully.
Paulman pulls Racer in close to prevent any damage.
Racer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulman is keeping the position for now.
Racer preventing the sweep.
Racer postures up.
Paulman pulls Racer in close to prevent any damage.
Paulman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is working hard here to advance position.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Racer from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Racer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paulman's guard.
Racer is looking to take a break and control but Paulman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paulman is trying to control but can't.
Paulman is looking for a sweep. Racer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Racer is working for a submission of some sort.
Paulman wants to control but Racer is keeping busy.
Racer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Paulman wants to get back to full guard.
Racer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Racer wants to work for an arm triangle but Paulman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Paulman trying to control here.
Paulman is looking for a sweep. Racer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paulman controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Racer is pressing down on Paulman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paulman is holding on for now.
Racer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paulman is just riding it out for now. Racer eventually gives up the hold.
Racer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paulman sees it coming and defends easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Racer is looking to take a break and control but Paulman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Racer seems to be working for a kimura but Paulman defends the submission attempt.
Paulman trying to control but Racer postures up.
Racer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paulman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Racer.
Paulman wants to control but Racer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Paulman manages to get to full guard.
Racer wants to control from the top but Paulman keeps moving.
Paulman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (4) vs (5) Racer
Paulman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Racer tries to get to full guard but Paulman has control of the leg.
Racer trying to control from the bottom.
Paulman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Racer can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paulman passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (7) vs (5) Racer
Racer being controlled for a moment.
Racer is trying to control Paulman's posture but Paulman avoids it.
Racer is being controlled here.
Racer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Racer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Paulman off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Paulman (7) vs (9) Racer
Paulman trying to control the action but Racer just sinks the hooks in.
Paulman is trying to break free.
Paulman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Racer tries to control but Paulman wriggling away.
Paulman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Racer is looking for a kimura but Paulman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Racer to get the leverage.
Paulman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Racer is working away from the top position though.
Paulman tries to roll over but Racer keeps him under control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is pressing down on Racer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Paulman pulls Racer in close to prevent any damage.
Racer wants to pass the guard but Paulman is keeping the position.
Racer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paulman's guard.
Paulman is doing well to control the position and prevent Racer from advancing to side control.
Paulman wants to control but Racer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Racer trying to control from half guard but Paulman is working away.
Paulman is trying to maintain the position but Racer is very close to passing his half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Paulman tries to roll over but Racer keeps him under control.
Racer tries to pass to full mount but Paulman defends it.
Racer seems to be working for a kimura but Paulman defends the submission attempt.
Paulman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Racer is working away from the top position though.
Racer is trying to control. Paulman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Racer tries to pass to full mount but Paulman defends it.
Racer seems to be working for a kimura but Paulman defends the submission attempt.
Paulman is looking to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Racer wants to work for an arm triangle but Paulman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Paulman wants to get back to full guard.
Paulman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Racer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Racer's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Paulman (11) vs (9) Racer
Racer is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Paulman.
I really don't envy Racer right now.
Paulman biding his time, looking for the opening.
Racer turns into Paulman and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (11) vs (11) Racer
Paulman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paulman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Racer from controlling successfully.
Racer being controlled here momentarily.
Racer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paulman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (13) vs (11) Racer
Paulman pushing down on Racer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Paulman trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulman takes the fight on points by 13 to 11.
Russell Paulman thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Tevez and Russell Paulman. Paulman has chosen War is my Love as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Carlos Tevez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Russell Paulman!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tevez stuffs the takedown.
Tevez slaps away a takedown attempt from Paulman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Paulman closes the distance and clinches up with Tevez, looking for a takedown. Paulman pushes Tevez against the cage but Tevez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Tevez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Carlos Tevez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Paulman.
Paulman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tevez but Tevez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tevez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Paulman.
Paulman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tevez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Paulman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tevez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Paulman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Paulman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tevez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman successfully pulls guard.
Tevez trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tevez looking to pass the guard.
Tevez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tevez trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulman has control of Tevez's left arm, preventing Tevez from doing any damage.
Paulman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paulman is adopting a defensive guard.
Tevez wants to control from the top but Paulman keeps moving.
Tevez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tevez wants to control from the top but Paulman keeps moving.
Tevez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tevez preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulman keeping full guard, as Tevez tries to pass.
Tevez wants to control from the top but Paulman keeps moving.
Paulman has control of Tevez's left arm, preventing Tevez from doing any damage.
Tevez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulman is keeping the position for now.
Tevez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tevez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tevez wants to pass the guard but Paulman is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Paulman holds on and takes a little breather.
Tevez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tevez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tevez wants to control but Paulman is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tevez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Paulman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Paulman gets back to full guard.
Paulman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tevez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paulman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Paulman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Paulman wants to sweep but no luck.
Paulman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tevez wants to pass the guard but Paulman is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulman looking for a sweep. Not yet Paulman, not yet.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Tevez from controlling successfully.
Paulman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tevez trying to control but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Tevez stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
Paulman keeping full guard, as Tevez tries to pass.
Tevez stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
Tevez is pushing down on Paulman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Paulman is fighting to maintain full guard but Tevez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Paulman works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tevez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tevez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paulman's guard.
Paulman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Paulman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tevez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tevez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tevez (0) vs (4) Paulman
Tevez is really stuck here.
Paulman slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tevez wants to control his opponent's hands but Paulman gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Tevez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tevez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tevez manages to control the position for a moment.
Paulman controlling his opponent.
Tevez wants to control but Paulman is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tevez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Paulman controlling from the full mount.
Tevez is trying desperately to improve position.
Paulman looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman prevents Tevez from getting the reversal.
Tevez tries to hold on but Paulman postures up.
Paulman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tevez tries to hold on but Paulman postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tevez working to try and regain half guard.
Paulman controlling the position easily from mount.
Tevez is working to get back to half guard.
Paulman content just to control the position here.
Tevez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Paulman controlling from the full mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tevez tries to reverse the position but Paulman maintains control.
Paulman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Paulman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Paulman controlling the position easily from mount.
Tevez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Paulman trying to control but Tevez is having none of it.
Paulman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tevez tries to lock up and control but Paulman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Paulman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tevez tries to reverse the position but Paulman maintains control.
Paulman controlling his opponent.
Tevez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Paulman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tevez trying to control but Paulman postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tevez looking for submissions off his back.
Paulman controlling the pace.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tevez is trying to get back to full guard.
Paulman controlling the pace.
Tevez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tevez trying to hold on to Paulman's head to control him but Paulman postures up.
Paulman trying to control the pace.
Tevez is trying to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Paulman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tevez is trying to get back to full guard.
Paulman wants to pass to mount but Tevez is defending the position.
Paulman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tevez actively working from the bottom here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tevez trying to control from the bottom.
Paulman prevents Tevez from improving his position.
Paulman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Paulman might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Tevez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tevez wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Paulman 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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tevez tries to roll over but Paulman keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Paulman seems content to control.
Tevez is looking for a sweep. Paulman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tevez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tevez is breathing heavily.
Tevez looking for submissions off his back.
Paulman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Paulman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulman wins on points by 4 to 0.
Our winner, Russell Paulman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chan Fo and Russell Paulman. Paulman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. War is my Love kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chan Fo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Russell Paulman!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Paulman tries for a takedown but Fo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paulman shoots in but Fo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fo tries to keep at a distance but Paulman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Paulman jumps guard.
Paulman managing to control the position.
Paulman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fo is one step ahead there.
Paulman pulls Fo in close to his closed guard and prevents Fo from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fo preventing the sweep.
Paulman has his hands on Fo's head, controlling the position.
Fo advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fo wants to pass to mount but Paulman is defending the position.
Paulman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fo (0) vs (4) Paulman
Paulman is not going to allow Fo to sit and survive in this position.
Fo wants to escape the position.
Paulman really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fo.
Let's hope that Paulman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Fo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Paulman slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Paulman's guard. Nice work there by Fo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fo (2) vs (4) Paulman
Paulman controlling the position.
Fo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulman 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Paulman holds on and takes a little breather.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Paulman.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Fo from controlling successfully.
Paulman managing to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Paulman can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fo postures up.
Paulman looking for a sweep. Not yet Paulman, not yet.
Paulman pulls Fo in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paulman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fo (2) vs (6) Paulman
Fo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paulman controls the pace.
Fo can't keep his opponent in guard - Paulman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fo wants to control but Paulman is keeping busy.
Paulman trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yet more stalling tactics from Paulman.
Fo is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paulman in particular looking to stall.
Paulman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fo tries to roll over but Paulman keeps him under control.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but Fo defending well.
Paulman is controlling the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulman prevents Fo from improving his position.
Paulman is looking to advance position but Fo won't allow it.
Well, if Paulman 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fo tries to roll over but Paulman keeps him under control.
Paulman content to control rather than advance.
More stalling from Paulman.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fo is looking to control Paulman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fo avoid being mounted?
Paulman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paulman trying to mount his opponent but Fo defends it.
Paulman slows the pace down in half guard.
Fo is trying to control but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Paulman is thwarting Fo's attempts to control the position.
Paulman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Paulman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fo (2) vs (9) Paulman
Paulman controlling his opponent.
Paulman avoids the attempt from Fo to control.
Paulman controlling his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fo is looking to improve his position but Paulman isn't that keen on the idea.
Paulman controlling the pace for now.
Fo tries to reverse the position but Paulman maintains control.
Paulman controlling from the full mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paulman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fo can't escape the position.
Paulman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Paulman avoids the attempt from Fo to control.
Paulman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like Paulman might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Paulman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fo is desperately trying to improve his position but Paulman has a good base and remains in mount.
Paulman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fo tries to lock up and control but Paulman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Paulman controlling his opponent.
Paulman avoids the attempt from Fo to control.
Paulman controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fo is trying desperately to improve position.
Paulman controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulman wins on points by 9 to 2.
A victorious Russell Paulman 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:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Russell Paulman and Aspen Springfield. Paulman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, War is my Love . The crowd seem to be enjoying Springfield's choice of entrance music: The Traditional Fools - Street Surfin'. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Aspen Springfield enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Russell Paulman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Aspen Springfield!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Paulman has managed to clinch.
Paulman has Springfield pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Paulman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Springfield tumbling to the mat - Paulman dives into Springfield's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Paulman (2) vs (0) Springfield
Paulman 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.
Springfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Springfield manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paulman manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (2) vs (2) Springfield
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Springfield is looking to pass into half guard but Paulman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Paulman is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (4) vs (2) Springfield
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulman pushing down on Springfield's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Springfield wants to control but Paulman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Springfield wants to get back to full guard.
Springfield won't allow Paulman to pass to mount.
Springfield wants to control but Paulman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Paulman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Paulman not doing much here.
Springfield trying to hold on to Paulman's head to control him but Paulman postures up.
Springfield is looking for a sweep. Paulman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paulman tries to pass to full mount but Springfield defends it.
Paulman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springfield trying to control from the bottom.
Springfield wants to improve his position but Paulman is controlling well.
Springfield has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Paulman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Springfield wants to control but Paulman is keeping busy.
Springfield desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Paulman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Springfield is looking for a sweep. Paulman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paulman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Springfield on the ground.
Paulman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Springfield wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paulman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Paulman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Springfield is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are battling for position here. Springfield manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Springfield wants to sweep here but Paulman controlling him for the moment.
Paulman wants to pass the guard but Springfield is keeping the position.
Paulman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Springfield has his hands on Paulman's head, controlling the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulman controlling from the top position.
Springfield working for a triangle but Paulman defends it easily.
Springfield wants to sweep here but Paulman controlling him for the moment.
Springfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paulman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Springfield trying to control the position.
Paulman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Springfield working a defensive guard here.
Paulman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Springfield is trying to control the position but Paulman postures up.
Paulman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Springfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Springfield trying to keep a closed guard but Paulman is proving a slippery customer.
Springfield might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Paulman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Paulman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulman won't allow Springfield to sweep him here.
Paulman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Springfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Springfield, not yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Paulman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Springfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Springfield is looking to sweep but instead, Paulman has passed into half guard.
Paulman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Paulman is thwarting Springfield's attempts to control the position.
Springfield is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paulman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paulman's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Paulman (4) vs (6) Springfield
Paulman prevents Springfield from getting a body triangle.
Paulman wants to escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paulman fending off the submission attempt from Springfield.
Paulman trying to control the hands but Springfield breaks the grip.
Paulman defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Paulman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is looking to improve his position but Springfield isn't that keen on the idea.
Springfield avoids the attempt from Paulman to control.
Springfield is looking to work his way around to Paulman's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Paulman tries to hold on but Springfield pushes him away.
Springfield wants to control the pace but Paulman is squirming around nicely.
Paulman holds of for dear life.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is looking to improve his position but Springfield isn't that keen on the idea.
Paulman is working hard here to advance position.
Springfield with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Springfield has hold of Paulman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Paulman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is trying desperately to improve position.
Paulman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Springfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Springfield looking for a guillotine from mount but Paulman is having none of it.
Paulman holds on to Springfield around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Springfield looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Springfield trying to control but Paulman is having none of it.
Paulman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paulman tries to hold on but Springfield postures up.
Paulman is trying to escape the mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Springfield tries to control but Paulman wriggling away.
Springfield jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Paulman manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Springfield trying to control the position but Paulman is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paulman tries to buck Springfield off but Springfield is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Springfield wins on points by 6 to 4.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Aspen Springfield waved his t-shirt featuring Heritage!'s logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tobias Pancake and Russell Paulman. Paulman has chosen War is my Love as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Russell Paulman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pancake gets tackled into the cage by Paulman. Paulman maintains the clinch.
Paulman wants a takedown.
Pancake manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Paulman slips nicely into half guard.
Pancake actively working from the bottom here.
Paulman stalling.
Paulman prevents Pancake from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman is thwarting Pancake's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pancake is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Paulman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Paulman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Paulman wants to free his trapped foot but Pancake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Paulman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pancake wants to control but Paulman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Paulman is taking a breather. Pancake 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.
Pancake tries to get to full guard but Paulman has control of the leg.
Pancake is trying to control but Paulman manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (0) vs (3) Paulman
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulman controlling his opponent.
Paulman takes Pancake's back. Score +3 for taking back: Pancake (0) vs (6) Paulman
Pancake rolls, trying to escape but Paulman keeps control of the position.
Pancake is working hard here to advance position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pancake is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulman controlling from the back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pancake trying to control the position but Paulman manages to sink in the hooks.
Paulman has the hooks in. Pancake is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Paulman controlling well, preventing Pancake from escaping the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Paulman.
Pancake is really stuck here.
What can Pancake do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is continuing to stall.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pancake looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Paulman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Paulman is hanging on to Pancake's back as he tries to escape.
Pancake is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paulman not allowing Pancake to control his hands.
Pancake is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Paulman.
Pancake is really stuck here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Pancake trying to control the hands but Paulman breaks the grip.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Pancake tries to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pancake manages to reverse the position and now he's in Paulman's guard. Nice work there by Pancake.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (6) Paulman
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pancake drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Paulman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pancake has Paulman in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (8) Paulman
Paulman postures up.
Pancake can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paulman controls the pace.
Paulman tries to free his leg and advance position but Pancake is retaining full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pancake wants to sweep but no luck.
Pancake working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Paulman has passed into half guard!
Paulman is controlling the pace.
Pancake on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pancake tries to get out of the position.
Paulman works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (2) vs (11) Paulman
Paulman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pancake can't escape the position.
Paulman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is controlling an arm, preventing Paulman from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Paulman controlling from mount.
Pancake tries to hold on but Paulman pushes him away.
Pancake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paulman controlling the position easily from mount.
Pancake is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulman wins on points by 11 to 2.
A victorious Russell Paulman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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