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Event:
Pulse 54: Yuesheng/Dassler III
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Paschal clinches.
Estrada will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Paschal up against the cage.
Estrada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Estrada wants to break the clinch but can't.
Estrada wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Estrada gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paschal.
#TD#
Estrada successfully pulls guard.
Paschal sitting in guard here, content to control.
Estrada keeping moving, preventing Paschal from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paschal works over Estrada with some ground and pound from guard.
Paschal throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Paschal wants to control from the top but Estrada keeps moving.
Paschal scoring with some ground and pound.
Paschal is looking to work some ground and pound but Estrada has wrist control.
Estrada keeping moving, preventing Paschal from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paschal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Estrada works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paschal preventing the sweep.
Paschal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Estrada keeping moving, preventing Paschal from controlling successfully.
Paschal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Estrada keeping moving, preventing Paschal from controlling successfully.
Paschal might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Estrada haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Estrada wants to sweep here but Paschal controlling him for the moment.
Paschal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paschal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Paschal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Paschal is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Estrada is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Estrada has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Paschal keeping moving, preventing Estrada from controlling successfully. #T3#
Paschal throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Estrada sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Paschal working for submissions but it's allowed Estrada to get to half guard.
Paschal trying to hold on to Estrada's head to control him but Estrada postures up.
#SUB2#
Paschal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Paschal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paschal wants to control but Estrada is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Estrada lands a nice hook to Paschal's body. Paschal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Estrada cracks the inside of Paschal's front leg.
Estrada paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Marlin Paschal has been cut.
Paschal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Estrada counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Estrada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marlin Paschal's cut.
That's time! Estrada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Estrada. No joy for Paschal on that attempt.
Estrada is looking to counter punch.
Estrada slips a jab and a cross from Paschal.
Estrada closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice sprawl there from Estrada as Paschal shoots in.
Estrada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Estrada throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Paschal crashing down! Paschal tries to stagger back to his feet but Estrada just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Paschal asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Estrada!
Diego Estrada 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:
Pulse 44
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Paschal darts in and clinches Magnaron up against the ropes.
Magnaron pushes Paschal back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Paschal has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Magnaron uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Paschal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magnaron slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Magnaron looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Paschal looking for a guillotine here but Magnaron defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnaron's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Paschal keeping moving, preventing Magnaron from controlling successfully.
Magnaron scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Magnaron content to stall in guard here.
Magnaron working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Paschal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magnaron defends well.
Magnaron trying to control the position from guard on top but Paschal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Magnaron 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.
Magnaron trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Paschal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Paschal throws a leg kick
and Magnaron cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Marlin Paschal has been cut.
Paschal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Paschal tries to clinch but Magnaron moves away
and Magnaron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paschal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#ROC#
Paschal is rocked!
Magnaron is stalking Paschal. Paschal circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Magnaron, and it's lights out! Paschal really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Von Magnaron!
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Event:
Pulse 42
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Munk rushes Paschal and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Paschal wants to take the fight to the mat but Munk manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Munk lands a right hand.
Munk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Munk is trying to maintain a safe position but Paschal gets an underhook and turns Munk into the ropes.
Paschal has Munk pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Munk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Paschal looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlin Paschal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munk can't find room to land a body shot as Paschal controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Paschal as Munk tries to tie him up.
Munk keeps control of Paschal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Munk connects with a knee to the head.
Paschal blocks a body shot from Munk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paschal is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Munk to keep the fight standing.
Paschal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Munk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1##TD#
Paschal has clasped his hands together around Munk's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2#
Munk explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2#
Munk has closed the distance and engaged Paschal in a clinch.
Paschal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Munk is leaning against Paschal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Munk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paschal or not.
Munk has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Paschal seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Munk can turn it around.
Paschal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munk gets through Paschal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paschal is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Munk to keep the fight standing.
A short right from Paschal on the inside.
Paschal can't get the takedown.
Munk tries a body shot but Paschal blocks it.
Paschal looking to slow down the pace here.
Munk misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Paschal throws an elbow that misses.
#TD#
Paschal jumps into guard, dragging Munk to the mat.
Munk wants to control from the top but Paschal keeps moving.
Munk is looking to work some ground and pound but Paschal has wrist control.#SUB#
Paschal has his foot on Munk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Munk works his way back into a safe position though.
Paschal trying to keep a closed guard but Munk is proving a slippery customer.
Munk won't allow Paschal to sweep him here. #SUB#
Paschal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Munk defends it easily.
Munk trying to control the position from guard on top but Paschal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Munk throwing strikes from guard but Paschal blocks nicely. #SUB#
Munk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paschal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Munk has managed to get both his arms back between Paschal's legs - danger averted.
Munk trying to control but Paschal is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Paschal is looking for a triangle but Munk pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Paschal'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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Munk trying to control the position from guard on top but Paschal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Munk has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Paschal is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Paschal is looking to cinch up a triangle. Munk throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Paschal's body to avoid the submission. Paschal has instead reached around Munk's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Paschal arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marlin Paschal!
Marlin Paschal 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:
Pulse 39
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Paschal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carreon counters with a left to the body.
Paschal with a poor takedown
and Carreon counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Carreon's head coaches at Bonsai Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carreon throws a right hand that Paschal ducks under and follows up with a left that Paschal also avoids with ease.
Carreon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carreon scores with a one two! Paschal had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Marlin Paschal has been cut.
Paschal shoots in for a takedown but Carreon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jagger Carreon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlin Paschal.
Paschal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carreon circles away.
Paschal darts in trying to clinch
and Paschal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paschal tries for a takedown but Carreon circles away easily
and Carreon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Paschal looks winded!
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!
Carreon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Paschal has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Carreon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paschal.
Carreon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carreon, as that shot connected.
#ROC#
Paschal is rocked!
Paschal fails with the takedown
and Carreon counters with a huge left! Paschal is in big trouble! He's backing up but Carreon isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Paschal from any more damage. A dominating finish by Carreon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jagger Carreon!
During a confident post fight interview, Jagger Carreon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Pulse 32
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Bidam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paschal.
Bidam throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paschal is looking to clinch.
Bidam is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Paschal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bidam misses with a series of wild punches.
Bidam throws a right and a left that Paschal avoids nicely.
Paschal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice sprawl there from Bidam as Paschal shoots in.
Paschal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bidam cracks Paschal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bidam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Paschal on the side of the head.
Bidam goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2#
Paschal is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Marlin Paschal has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Bidam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paschal feinted with a counter takedown.
Oh Paschal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bidam lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Paschal can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Bidam and Paschal drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Bidam.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hwoarang Bidam!
A victorious Hwoarang Bidam 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:
Pulse 28
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Paschal shoots in but Ja avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ja looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Paschal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ja as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ja lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
It looks like Marlin Paschal has been cut.
Paschal tries to pull guard but Ja forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Hwai Ja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlin Paschal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paschal is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Ja to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Ja lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB2#
Paschal looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ja passes into half guard.
Paschal tries to roll over but Ja keeps him under control.#T1#
Ja keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paschal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Paschal is trying to get back to full guard.
Ja frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ja looking to control but Paschal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Paschal tries to lock up and control but Ja gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#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.
Ja wants to control the pace but Paschal is squirming around nicely.
Paschal prevents Ja from taking his back.
Paschal wants to control but Ja is having none of it.
Paschal is desperately trying to improve his position but Ja has a good base and remains in mount.
Paschal bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ja is looking for a triangle but Paschal pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Ja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Paschal trying to control the position from guard on top but Ja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ja is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paschal defends well.
Paschal scoring with some ground and pound.
Paschal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Paschal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ja has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paschal has managed to get both his arms back between Ja's legs - danger averted.
Paschal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ja keeping moving, preventing Paschal from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Paschal distracts Ja with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Paschal chips away with some ground and pound.
Ja looking to control.
#SUB#
Ja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paschal is aware though and is defending well.
Paschal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Ja is looking for a triangle here but Paschal uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ja can't do much from the bottom here.
Paschal trying to control the position but Ja is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paschal working the ground and pound.
Paschal scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hwai Ja will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marlin Paschal's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Paschal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ja counters with a nice leg kick.
Paschal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ja pinned against the ropes. Ja gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ja throws a quick counter kick to the body but Paschal avoids it.
Ja lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paschal can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ja lands with a nice body punch.
Paschal closes the distance and clinches up with Ja, looking for a takedown. Paschal pushes Ja against the ropes but Ja circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hwai Ja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlin Paschal.#CL#
Ja has closed the distance and engaged Paschal in a clinch.
Ja connects with a nasty looking knee right to Paschal's face.
#T1#
Paschal throws a head punch that misses.
Ja using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paschal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Paschal tries to score a body lock takedown but Ja shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ja is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Paschal is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Ja.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Paschal as Ja tries to tie him up.
Paschal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ja landing knees to the head.
Paschal has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ja after a bit of a struggle.
Ja misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Ja landing knees to the body.
#TD#
Ja lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paschal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Paschal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ja passes to side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ja trying to control the action but Paschal is working from the bottom.
Ja controls the position.
Paschal tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Ja staying calm.
Paschal is trying to get back to half guard.
Ja is looking to take a break and control but Paschal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paschal gets back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ja is trying to control. Paschal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Paschal actively working from the bottom here.
Ja takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Paschal won't allow Ja to pass to mount.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Paschal wants to get back to full guard.
Hwai Ja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ja has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paschal is desperately trying to improve his position but Ja has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hwai Ja dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marlin Paschal's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Paschal scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Ja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paschal pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paschal pulls his head out easily.
Paschal drops an elbow to the side of Ja's head.
Ja is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paschal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paschal's back!
Paschal rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Paschal throws a strike from the bottom but Ja passes into side control!
Ja working away.
Ja trying to control the action but Paschal is working from the bottom. #T1#
Paschal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ja trying to control the action but Paschal is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Paschal is trying to improve his position.
Ja working away.
Paschal tries to buck Ja off but Ja is having none of it.
Paschal sneaks back into half guard.
Ja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paschal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB2#
Paschal looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ja passes into side control!
Paschal is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ja off and has taken his back!
Ja trying to control the hands but Paschal breaks the grip.
Hwai Ja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Ja defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Paschal's arms.
Paschal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ja has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Paschal.#SUB2#
Paschal working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ja breaks Paschal's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Paschal working for submissions but it's allowed Ja to get to half guard.
Paschal moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Paschal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paschal keeping moving, preventing Ja from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ja passes Paschal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marlin Paschal.
Well Ja 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hwai Ja!
A relieved looking Hwai Ja thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Pulse 24
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Paschal shoots in for a takedown but Carreon shows good takedown defense.
Carreon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Paschal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Carreon counter with a right hand.
Carreon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Carreon lands a jab to the head.
Paschal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carreon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Paschal.
Carreon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Paschal back to the ropes. Carreon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
It looks like Marlin Paschal has been cut.
Carreon misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheers as Carreon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Paschal doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#
Paschal is rocked!
OH! Paschal has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Carreon smells blood and charges in for the finish! Carreon unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Paschal sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jagger Carreon!
Jagger Carreon retains his lightweight title!
Jagger Carreon managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sun-Tzu, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Pulse 19
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Paschal closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ankjrll quickly recovers to half guard.
Ankjrll looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Paschal performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Paschal looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ankjrll with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Paschal is looking for a kimura but Ankjrll is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paschal to get the leverage. #SUB#
Paschal is trying to work for a kimura but Ankjrll is defending well.
Paschal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Paschal has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ankjrll has hold of Paschal's hands but Paschal slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Paschal frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Paschal 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.
Paschal landing punches.
Paschal is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Paschal connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Paschal controlling the pace for now.
Ankjrll 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.
Paschal is landing with some decent strikes but Ankjrll is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB#
Paschal looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Paschal is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ankjrll can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ankjrll is in a horrible position here. Paschal smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T2#
Paschal working the ground and pound effectively.
Paschal unloading with bombs!
Paschal with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB#
Paschal goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ankjrll turns into him and now he's in Paschal's guard.
Paschal controlling Ankjrll's posture.
Ankjrll postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Ankjrll is sitting in close to Paschal's body. Paschal has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ankjrll is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ankjrll is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Paschal.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marlin Paschal!
A victorious Marlin Paschal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Rune Ankjrll was interviewed post fight and said 'He`s a cheat and a joke'.
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