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Event:
Valley Of Violence
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Couture misses with a two punch combination.
And Paul tries to counter it with a takedown but Couture pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Couture pushes Paul up against the cage in a clinch.
Couture slowing the pace effectively.
Paul is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Couture is defending well.
Paul changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Couture fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paul fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dan Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Paul.
Paul misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Paul cracks Couture with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Paul misses
and Couture counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Couture digs a good hook to Paul's body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Paul or perhaps it was just good defense by Couture, which made it look bad.
Couture scores with the left hand. Paul knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Couture defending well as Paul loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Couture drives through and clinches with Paul against the cage.
Couture lands an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like John Paul has been cut.
Paul takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Couture on the inside.
Paul wants a takedown.
Couture gets underhooks to prevent Paul's takedown attempt.
Paul looks winded!
The referee calls for Couture to work.
Paul wants a takedown but no success here.
Couture taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Paul looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Couture lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Couture working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Couture lands with a short shot to the head.
Couture stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Paul is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Couture is defending well.
Paul goes for a takedown attempt but Couture pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paul misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Couture counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Couture lands a nice shot to the body.
Paul is looking for a takedown.
Couture scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Couture lands a hook that snaps the head of Paul backwards.
Couture stalling in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Couture.
Couture lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paul.
Couture stalling.
Couture will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Paul up against the cage.
Couture stops a takedown attempt from Paul.
Couture has Paul pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dan Couture.#CL#
Couture moves into the clinch.
Paul looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Couture.
Couture will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Paul up against the cage.#T3#
Couture content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Couture.
Couture lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Couture effectively controlling the action here.
Couture lands a right hand.
Couture lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paul is looking for a takedown.
Couture lands a shoulder strike.
Paul goes for a takedown attempt but Couture pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Paul's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Couture connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Paul scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#
Paul is rocked!
Couture walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Paul drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Couture swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Paul's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Couture!
Dan Couture bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
John Paul was interviewed post fight and said 'God bless'.
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Event:
The Big League
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Paul swats away the attempt to clinch by Quincy.#CL2#
Quincy moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Quincy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheers as Paul lands an impressive looking overhand right. Quincy doesn't seem phased though.
Paul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quincy.
A nice side step and Quincy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Paul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quincy.
Quincy slips a straight right by Paul.
Paul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quincy.
Paul punishes Quincy's body with a nice straight punch.
Quincy throws a jab but it's blocked by Paul.
Paul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul misses with a body shot.
Michael Quincy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paul throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Quincy on the side of the head.
Paul swings for the body but Quincy moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Quincy as Paul shoots in.
Despite the aggression on Quincy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Quincy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paul paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Paul has a takedown stuffed.
Paul throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paul misses with a straight left.
Paul moves forwards but Quincy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Paul throws a body shot but no joy.
Paul connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Quincy's hands.
Paul takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#
It looks like John Paul has been cut.
Quincy misses the shot to the body.
Quincy is looking to clinch but Paul is avoiding it.
Paul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Quincy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Quincy lands with a cross.
Paul swats away the attempt to clinch by Quincy.#T2#
Quincy lands a nice shot that snaps Paul's head back.
Paul lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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!
A jab from Quincy misses.
Quincy digs a good hook to Paul's body.
Paul darts in looking for a takedown but Quincy gets double underhooks and turns Paul into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Paul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quincy misses with a hook. Paul ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Quincy clinches up against the cage.
Quincy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Paul up against the cage.#BC2#
Quincy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quincy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paul was well out of range. Poor timing from Quincy.
No luck for Paul with that takedown attempt.
Paul doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Paul fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Paul shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Quincy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Quincy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Paul has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Quincy seems a little lost for a moment, as Paul dominates the positioning.
Paul postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Paul throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Quincy throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Quincy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Paul prevents Quincy from escaping the position.
Quincy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Paul.
The ground and pound from Paul seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T4#
Quincy is trying to control Paul's posture but Paul avoids it.
Paul throwing strikes but Quincy manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Quincy trying to control the action but Paul is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quincy working away.
Quincy controlling the position.
Paul wants to control but Quincy postures up.
Paul is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Quincy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Quincy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Paul's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Quincy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Paul connects with a body shot.
Quincy misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Paul counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paul.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Paul throws a big elbow that misses.
Quincy looking for a sweep. Not yet Quincy, not yet.
Paul is fighting to break Quincy's control of his arms but Quincy 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.
Paul is looking to work some ground and pound but Quincy has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Paul distracts Quincy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Paul lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Quincy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Paul lands a couple of elbows.
Paul is looking to work some ground and pound but Quincy has wrist control.
Paul is looking to work some ground and pound but Quincy has wrist control.
Paul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paul lands a couple of elbows.
Quincy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Quincy wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paul wants to control from the top but Quincy keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Quincy can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paul distracts Quincy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Paul's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Paul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Paul connects with a couple of short punches.
Paul throwing strikes from guard but Quincy blocks nicely.
Quincy looking for a sweep. Not yet Quincy, not yet.
Quincy is trying to keep Paul in close.
Paul cracks Quincy with a solid left hand.#T3#
Quincy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paul wants to control from the top but Quincy keeps moving.
Paul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Quincy's head.
Quincy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Quincy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paul does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
John Paul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paul tries to kick Quincy off but Quincy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Quincy tries to stand and escape but Paul is controlling the position.
Paul is trying to control but Quincy passes into side control!
Paul wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
Paul wants to control but Quincy postures up.
Paul is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Paul is trying to control Quincy's posture but Quincy avoids it.
Quincy is looking to take a break and control but Paul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quincy working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Paul dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Paul'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##TD#
Paul drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Paul slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Paul trying to control but Quincy is working from the bottom.
Paul postures up in Quincy's guard and throws a big left but Quincy blocks it.
Quincy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Paul's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Quincy is trying to control the position but Paul postures up. #T1#
Quincy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Paul is controlling him.
Quincy controlling Paul's posture.
Paul stands up over Quincy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Paul postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Paul with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Paul scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paul is looking to work some ground and pound but Quincy has wrist control.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Quincy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Paul gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Quincy throws the left hand but Paul avoids the punch easily.
Paul shoots in but Quincy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Quincy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Quincy looks to land a left hand but Paul moved out of range nicely.
Quincy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paul manages to avoid it.
Paul throws the left hand but Quincy avoids the punch easily.
Quincy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Quincy rushes Paul and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Quincy breaks from the clinch.
Quincy misses with a hook
and Paul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Quincy tries to clinch up.#T3#
Quincy connects with a nice looking jab.
Quincy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paul missing with a left hand there. Quincy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quincy throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Paul counters with a shoot takedown. Quincy fights it but they end up in guard.
Paul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paul working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Paul throwing strikes from guard but Quincy blocks nicely.
Paul works over Quincy with some ground and pound from guard.
Paul trying to control but Quincy is working from the bottom.
Paul is working Quincy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Paul with a nice head shot there.
Quincy is pulling down on Paul's head. It's preventing any offense from Paul, at least for the moment.
Paul lands a couple of digs.
Paul trying to control but Quincy is working from the bottom.
Paul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paul lands a couple of elbows.
Paul scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paul is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Paul showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Paul 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Paul!
Post fight, John Paul stared into the camera and said 'God bless'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Paul sizes up Holm with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Paul displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holm throws out the jab.
Paul lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Paul shoots in for a double leg but Holm sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Holm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paul.
It seemed like Holm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Paul looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Holm!
Holm is trying to buck Paul off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Holm sneaks out the side door and pushes Paul away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T1#
Paul jabs Holm to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Holm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Holm misses.
Paul takes a swing at Holm's ribcage but misses.
No luck for Paul with that takedown attempt.
Holm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Paul with a body shot.
Paul misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Paul. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Paul fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Holm sprawls well initially but Paul persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2#
Paul content to control rather than advance.
Paul wants to take a breather but Holm is having none of it.
Paul with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Holm wants to get back to his feet.
Paul is trying to control the action in half guard but Holm is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paul is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Holm tries to kick Paul off but Paul keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Holm takes one to the side of the head.
Holm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holm wants it to stay on the feet.
Paul misses with a few strikes there.
John Paul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paul clobbers Holm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Holm slips under a jab.
Paul shoots for a takedown but Holm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Holm doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Paul thuds a left hand into Holm's body.#T4#
Holm slips under a jab.
Paul throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holm's waist but Holm gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paul off to one side.
Holm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Paul shoots in looking for a takedown but Holm manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paul's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Holm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paul. Holm does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Holm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Paul has been working on his balance at ReVoLuT!oN !sL@nD GYM, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Holm.
Paul on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Paul just misses with a punch to the body.
Paul takes a swing at Holm's ribcage but misses.
Holm moves away from the strike by Paul.
Paul lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Paul dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Holm leaves Paul with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Holm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Paul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paul is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Holm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Paul throws a body shot but no joy.
Holm throws out a counter right but Paul avoids it with no problem.
Paul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holm doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Paul fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Holm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Paul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul misses with a straight right.
Paul scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Holm doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Paul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holm.
Paul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holm manages to avoid it.
Holm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Paul shoots in but no luck this time.
Holm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Holm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paul.
Paul lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Paul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holm moves away.
A little jabbing left from Holm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
No luck for Paul with that takedown attempt.
Holm slips a jab from Paul.
Paul fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Holm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Paul with a body shot.
Martin Holm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holm takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Paul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holm moves away.
Holm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Paul fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Holm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holm throws out a counter right but Paul avoids it with no problem.
Paul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holm was well out of range. Poor timing from Paul.
Paul blocks a jab.
John Paul is winning the standup battle so far.
Paul throws a body punch but Holm moves out of range.
Holm let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Paul throws a shot from downtown. Holm moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Holm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Holm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Holm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Paul lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Paul misses with a hook.#T4#
A big left from Holm misses.
A jab from Holm does it's job there.
Paul lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holm at a distance.
Paul fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holm avoids it really well and circles away.
Holm ducks under a wild hook from Paul.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paul is defended easily by Holm.
Holm is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Paul dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Holm misses with an uppercut.
Paul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Paul looks to score with a jab to the body but Holm is just out of range.
Holm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Paul with a body shot.
Paul fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Holm let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Paul fails with the takedown.
Holm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Paul with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paul.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holm! But no joy.
Holm might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Holm defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paul.
Holm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Paul. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Paul misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Paul. #ES2#
Holm throws Paul to one side and escapes!
Paul looks to score with a jab to the body but Holm is just out of range.
Holm cracks Paul with a good jab.#CUT2#
It looks like John Paul has been cut.
No luck for Paul with that takedown attempt.
Holm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paul shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holm defends it nicely.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Holm as Paul shoots in.
The crowd cheers as Paul lands an impressive looking overhand right. Holm doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paul looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holm is fending him off so far but Paul persists. Nope, Holm circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Paul closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Holm pushes Paul off and gets back to his feet.
Martin Holm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul with a lazy takedown attempt
and Holm counters with a stiff right hand.
Paul takes one on the button.
Paul swings for the body but Holm moves out of range.
Holm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Holm as he connects with a hook.
Paul misses with an uppercut. #KD2#
Holm drops Paul with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Paul looks back up at him and smiles so Holm waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Paul is rocked!
Paul is holding his hands too far apart here. Holm throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Paul is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Holm!
The defeated John Paul had this to say: 'God bless'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Paul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zuev throws a series of punches but Paul avoids them all with ease.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zuev .
Zuev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Paul has a takedown stuffed.
Zuev throws a hook to the side of Paul's head but Paul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paul is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zuev falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Paul counters with a takedown into side control.
Paul happy to just control the position for now.
Zuev can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Paul takes a little break here. Zuev wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
A control attempt from Zuev but he's now mounted!
Zuev tries to reverse the position but Paul maintains control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paul unloading with bombs!
Zuev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zuev tries to get out of the position.
Zuev bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#ES2#
Paul manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Konstantin Zuev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Paul feints and as Zuev raises his hands in defense, Paul changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Paul sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Paul has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ReVoLuT!oN !sL@nD GYM. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Paul's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#ES#
Zuev has his feet on Paul's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3#
Paul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zuev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zuev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Paul counters with a takedown into side control.
Paul remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Zuev is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Paul is controlling him well.#T4#
Zuev is looking for a sweep.
Paul lands a nice forearm strike.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Paul passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Zuev !
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paul content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Paul will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A left lands for Zuev .
Zuev cracks Paul with an open hand slap.
Zuev throws an overhand right that lands on Paul's shoulder, as Paul tries to avoid the shot.
Paul tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zuev misses with an uppercut.
Paul is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zuev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paul.
Zuev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Zuev misses.
Nice shot by Zuev .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paul moves away.
Paul with the counter takedown but Zuev avoids it easily.
Paul looks for a takedown but Zuev sprawls well.
Paul fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Zuev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Paul, as that shot connected.
Paul scores with a punch to the head.
Paul slips under a jab from Zuev .
Paul is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zuev fails to land with a series of punches.
Paul misses with a straight right.
Paul slips under a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Paul or perhaps it was just good defense by Zuev , which made it look bad.
A little feinted left hand from Zuev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Konstantin Zuev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Paul.
Zuev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Paul misses with a hook.
Paul shoots in for a takedown but Zuev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Zuev throws a jab but it's blocked by Paul.
Zuev throws a jab when Paul was well out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Zuev scores with a four punch combination!
Paul misses with a hook. Zuev ducked under it nicely.
Zuev punishes Paul's body with a nice straight punch.
Zuev is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paul.
Zuev lunges at Paul with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Paul's hand.
Zuev misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Paul counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zuev ! #ES#
Zuev explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zuev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Zuev just misses with a punch to the body.
Paul changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paul is defended easily by Zuev .
Zuev sizes up Paul with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Paul misses with a hook. Zuev ducked under it nicely.
Konstantin Zuev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paul scores with a nice right hand.
Paul shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zuev as he jumps to the side.
Paul takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Paul displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zuev throws out the jab.
Zuev misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Zuev gets caught napping as Paul dives in and scores a takedown. Zuev manages to retain guard.#ES#
Zuev pushes Paul off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paul can do to turn this around?
Paul ducks under a wild hook from Zuev .
Paul shoots in but no luck this time.
Paul tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zuev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Paul somewhat.
Paul throws the left hand but Zuev avoids the punch easily.
Zuev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paul tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zuev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Paul somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Zuev dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Paul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paul moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Paul blocks a jab.
Zuev misses with an uppercut. Paul saw that one coming.
Konstantin Zuev is winning the standup battle so far.
Zuev throws out a loose jab but Paul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zuev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zuev wants it to stay on the feet.
Zuev loads up on a big right hand but Paul slips the punch.#TD2#
Paul drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Zuev wriggles free and stands up.
Zuev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Paul's hands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Paul drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Zuev bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T1#
Zuev punishes Paul's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Zuev . That snapped Paul's head back.
Donk. Zuev catches Paul right on the button with a cross.
Zuev throws a jab when Paul was well out of range.
A jab from Zuev finds it's way through Paul's defenses.
Paul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zuev scores with a shot to the body.
Paul throws a lazy right hand but Zuev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zuev scores with a body shot.
#T2#
Zuev looks to throw the jab but Paul is out of range.
Zuev misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paul shoots in for a takedown but Zuev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Paul.
And Paul tries to counter it with a takedown but Zuev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zuev throws a hook to the side of Paul's head but Paul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paul looks for a takedown but Zuev sprawls well.
Konstantin Zuev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Paul.
Paul shoots in looking for a takedown. Zuev tries to sprawl out of it but Paul keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zuev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zuev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Paul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paul takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Paul ducks under a wild hook from Zuev .
Paul slips a jab from Zuev .
Zuev misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Paul counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zuev !
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuev is looking for a sweep.
Zuev is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Paul in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4#
Paul in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
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.
Zuev tries to bench press Paul off him but Paul keeps the position.
Zuev taking punishment in the form of punches.
Paul cracks Zuev with a big elbow.
Zuev taking a bit of punishment here - Paul scoring with strikes.
Paul in side control lands a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Zuev 's face as Paul controls the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paul cracks Zuev with a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantin Zuev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zuev 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Zuev !
An out of breath Konstantin Zuev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated John Paul had this to say: 'God bless'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Zuev looks to land a right hand but Paul moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Zuev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Zuev - just one landing.
Zuev misses with an uppercut.
Paul connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zuev . Zuev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zuev slips under a jab from Paul.
Zuev seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Paul shoots in for a takedown but Zuev shows good takedown defense.
Paul slips under a jab.
Zuev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paul misses with a left hand
and Zuev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zuev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Paul misses.
Zuev throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Paul counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zuev won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paul just content to control the position.
Zuev struggling a bit here.#T1#
Zuev is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paul working the ground and pound but Zuev is defending the strikes.
Zuev struggling a bit here.
Paul advances nicely into full mount.
Paul postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zuev looks a forlorn figure.
Zuev squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#T2#
Paul scoring with strikes but Zuev is staying in there.
Zuev wants to control but Paul is having none of it.
Paul landing strikes from the mount and Zuev is in trouble!
Paul lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zuev hang on?
Zuev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Paul looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Zuev wants to control but Paul is having none of it.
Paul lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zuev hang on?
Paul cracks Zuev with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Zuev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zuev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zuev tries to get out of the position.
Paul controlling from the full mount.
Zuev tries to hold on but Paul postures up.#T4#
Paul is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zuev can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Paul connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Zuev bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SU#
Zuev decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Paul, up you get!
Paul looks for a takedown but Zuev sprawls well.
Paul's coach down at ReVoLuT!oN !sL@nD GYM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Paul's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zuev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zuev misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Paul dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Zuev lands a nice looking body shot.
Zuev lands with a nice body punch.
Zuev swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Paul counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Zuev scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Zuev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zuev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Zuev misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zuev cracks Paul with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Zuev misses its intended target.
A big left from Paul misses.
Zuev 's corner calls for a 1-2. Zuev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Paul.
Zuev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paul takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Paul ducks under a wild hook from Zuev .#T1#
Paul throws out a loose jab but Zuev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zuev connects with a crisp jab.
Zuev throws a series of strikes that have Paul backpedaling.
#CUT#
It looks like John Paul has been cut.
Paul ducks under a wild hook from Zuev .
Paul drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zuev defends it well.
Paul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paul on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zuev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paul was well out of range. Poor timing from Zuev .
A slow jab from Paul misses its intended target.
Paul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zuev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zuev scores with a jab. Paul acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Paul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Konstantin Zuev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zuev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zuev .#T2#
Zuev throws a lazy right hand but Paul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paul shoots in and drives through. Zuev sprawls well.
Paul misses with an uppercut. Zuev saw that one coming.
Zuev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paul can do to turn this around?
Paul cracks Zuev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Konstantin Zuev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuev works the jab nicely.
Zuev lands the left hand.
Zuev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pauls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zuev throws a jab but it's blocked by Paul.
Paul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zuev throws a series of punches but Paul moves out of range.
Paul doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zuev counters with a stiff right hand.
Zuev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Paul.
Paul ducks under a wild hook from Zuev .
Zuev looks to land a combination but Paul avoids it well. #T3#
Paul throws a jab but it's blocked by Zuev .
Paul with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zuev to score with a decent uppercut.
Paul moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zuev , as that shot connected.
Paul slips a straight right by Zuev .
Paul moves out of range of the strikes.
Paul moves forwards but Zuev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zuev walks into a jab.
Paul slips under a jab from Zuev .
Zuev tests Paul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Zuev misses.
Zuev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Paul displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zuev throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Zuev misses its intended target. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zuev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Paul throws an overhand right that lands on Zuev 's shoulder, as Zuev tries to avoid the shot.
Paul takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Paul walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Paul throws an off balance right hand
and Zuev counters with a nice uppercut.
Zuev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zuev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paul shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Konstantin Zuev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Paul.
Paul shoots in for a double leg but Zuev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A big right from Zuev misses.
Nice cross by Zuev .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zuev lands a nice shot to the body.
Zuev lands a right hook to the body.
Zuev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Zuev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Paul's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Zuev throws a hook but Paul avoids it easily.
A jab from Zuev does it's job there.
Paul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zuev throws an overhand right that lands on Paul's shoulder, as Paul tries to avoid the shot.
Paul tests Zuev 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zuev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zuev throws a big shot that misses.
Paul misses with an uppercut
and Zuev counters with a nice uppercut.
Paul swings widly with a right hand
enabling Zuev to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#ROC#
Paul is rocked!
Zuev throws an overhand right that lands on Paul's shoulder, as Paul tries to avoid the shot.
Paul is still on wobbly legs! Can Zuev finish him?
Zuev looks to land a right hand but Paul moved out of range.
Paul seems to have recovered his senses.
Zuev misses with a straight left.
Zuev swings for the body but Paul moves out of range.
#T1#
Zuev throws a right hand that Paul ducks under and follows up with a left that Paul also avoids with ease.
Zuev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pauls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Paul lands with an uppercut that bounces Zuev off the cage and back into range.
Konstantin Zuev is winning the standup battle so far.
Zuev throws a lazy right hand but Paul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paul throws a hook but Zuev avoids it easily.
Paul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Paul shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zuev 's guard.
Zuev is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Paul dives into side control.
#REVR#
Zuev is looking for a sweep.
Paul is chipping away with strikes.
#T2#
Zuev taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paul working the ground and pound.
Paul cracks Zuev with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Zuev wants to get back to his feet.
Zuev manages to get back to half guard.
John Paul has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zuev is trying to stand up here but Paul is controlling him well.
Paul throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Paul not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paul in particular looking to stall.
Zuev wants to stand back up but Paul manages to pass into side control.
Paul landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Zuev wants to get back to his feet but Paul drags him back down.
Paul lands a few punches from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Paul in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
Zuev on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ES#
Zuev explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Paul doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zuev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zuev throws a lazy right hand but Paul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zuev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Paul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zuev lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paul.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantin Zuev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zuev 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Zuev !
A very excited looking Konstantin Zuev rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, John Paul stepped up to the mic, saying 'God bless'.
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Event:
Let's Bang 2
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Paul lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Marcus Davis has been cut.#TD#
Davis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Paul tries to get to full guard but Davis has control of the leg.
Paul pushes Davis off looking to stand but Davis dives back in and keeps control.
Paul has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ReVoLuT!oN !sL@nD GYM. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Paul avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davis.
Paul pushes Davis off looking to stand but Davis dives back in and keeps control.
Davis 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.
Davis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Davis wants to pass to mount but Paul is defending the position.
Davis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Paul can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis uses his free foot to push down on Paul's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Paul.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paul is controlling an arm, preventing Davis from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB#
Paul is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Davis locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Paul is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Davis!
A very excited looking Marcus Davis 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.
John Paul was interviewed post fight and said 'God bless'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Halo shoots in for a double leg but Paul sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paul shoots in for a double leg but Halo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Halo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paul jabs Halo right on the nose. Halo blinks but takes it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Paul, as that shot connected.
Halo misses with a hook
and Halo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paul fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul catches Halo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Halo throws a hook to the side of Paul's head but Paul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paul throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Halo on the side of the head.
Halo misses with an uppercut. Paul saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Paul on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Halo throws a nice looking combination but Paul bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Paul wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Halo has his takedown stuffed
and Halo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Halo scores with a shot to the body.
Halo misses with an uppercut. Paul saw that one coming.
Paul is looking to counter punch.
Halo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Halo misses with a body punch
letting Paul counter with a right hand.
Halo throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Paul counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Halo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Paul tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Halo is in Paul's guard.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paul managing to control the position.
Halo wants to control from the top but Paul keeps moving.
Halo landing with the ground and pound.
Paul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halo is one step ahead there.
Halo prevents Paul from getting back to his feet.
Halo content to stall in guard here.
Halo postures up.
#T3#
Paul is looking to stand up but Halo isn't so interested in that idea.
Paul looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paul throws a jab but it's blocked by Halo.
Paul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Halo tries to counter it with a takedown but Paul pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Paul throws a looping overhand right but Halo ducks down to avoid it.
Halo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paul shoots in looking for a takedown but Halo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paul's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Paul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paul tries for a takedown but Halo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Halo slips a jab from Paul.#T4#
Halo misses with a hook
#TD#
and Paul counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Paul winds up and cracks Halo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Halo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paul missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Halo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Halo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paul wants to stand back up but Halo manages to pass into side control.
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 John Paul will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Paul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Halo misses with a looping right.
Paul has been working on his balance at ReVoLuT!oN !sL@nD GYM, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Halo.
Nice uppercut lands for Paul. That snapped Halo's head back.
Halo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Paul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paul paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Halo does it's job there.
Halo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo misses with a takedown attempt
letting Paul counter with a right hand.
Halo ducks under a wild hook from Paul.
Paul takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Paul dives in and grabs Halo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Halo pushes down on Paul's head and hops out.
A jab from Halo misses.
Paul keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD#
Paul looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Halo!
Halo regains half guard.
Paul tries to pass to full mount but Halo defends it.
Paul knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Halo on the ground.
Paul is thwarting Halo's attempts to control the position.
Paul wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy. #T2#
Paul is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Halo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Halo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Halo.
Dominick Halo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Halo wants to sweep here but Paul controlling him for the moment.
Halo trying to keep a closed guard but Paul is proving a slippery customer.
Paul landing some decent shots from guard.
Halo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Paul is looking to work some ground and pound but Halo has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Paul looking to score a takedown here. Halo is defending well but Paul drives through and ends up in Halo's guard.
Halo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paul.
Halo is looking to stand up but Paul isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Halo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paul can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Paul trying to move into half guard but instead Halo has managed to sweep!#REVB##T4#
Halo with a nice head shot there.
Paul is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Halo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paul has momentary wrist control but Halo slips an elbow through the middle.
Halo stops Paul from standing up.
Paul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Halo trying to control but Paul is working from the bottom.
Halo postures up in Paul's guard and throws a big left but Paul blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Paul will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Halo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paul is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Paul lands a glancing blow to the side of Halo's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Paul darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Halo looks to score with a jab to the body but Paul is just out of range.
Halo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paul.
Paul tries to counter with a takedown but Halo is quick to defend against it.
Halo throws a right hand that Paul ducks under and follows up with a left that Paul also avoids with ease.
Paul scores with a nice right hand.
Paul misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul misses the jab.
Paul moves into range and connects with a jab.
Paul dodges the punch combination from Halo.
#T1#
Halo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Paul defends it nicely.
Paul cracks Halo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Halo misses.
Paul slips a jab and a cross from Halo.
Paul lunges at Halo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Halo's hand.
Halo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Paul defends it nicely.
Dominick Halo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Halo.
Halo looks to land a left hand but Paul moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Paul on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Paul.
Nice cross by Paul.
Halo fails to land the takedown.
John Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominick Halo.
Halo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Halo fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Paul lands with an uppercut that bounces Halo off the cage and back into range.#KD#
Paul drops Halo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Halo looks back up at him and smiles so Paul waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Halo is rocked!
Halo gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Paul points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Halo wakes up just in time to hear Paul thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Paul!
John Paul took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'God bless'.
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Event:
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Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
#R1#
A big left from Paul misses. #TD2#
Paul scores with a takedown into Guy's guard.
Paul postures up in Guy's guard and throws a big left but Guy blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guy trying to control the position.
Guy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Paul trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom.
Paul scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paul distracts Guy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Guy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Paul 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.
Guy wants to improve his position but instead Paul has moved into half guard.
Paul is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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. Paul connects with a nice short shot to Guy's temple.
Paul is trying to control the action in half guard but Guy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paul lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Guy wants to control but Paul is keeping busy.
Paul takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Guy tries to get to full guard but Paul has control of the leg. #T2#
Paul 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.
Guy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Paul throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#KD#
Guy drops Paul with a beautiful combination! Paul stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Guy is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like John Paul has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Guy tries to sprawl but Paul drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Guy is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Paul jumps into side control!
Paul prevents Guy from escaping the position.#T3#
Paul lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Guy down.
Paul grinds an elbow into Guy's temple.
Guy is trying to escape the position but Paul is controlling the position.
Paul wants to control but Guy is keeping him busy.
Paul scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC2#
Guy is rocked!
Guy is trying to control Paul's posture but Paul avoids it.
Paul grinds an elbow into Guy's temple.
Oh Guy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paul lands some shots froms side control.
Paul scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Paul in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Guy looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Paul turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Paul!
Post fight, John Paul stared into the camera and said 'God bless'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Paul throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
Todd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paul tries to clinch but Todd moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paul fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Mike Todd has been cut.
Nice cross by Paul.
Todd tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Paul defends well and Todd ends up having to push Paul into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Todd tries for a takedown but Paul sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Todd misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Paul closes the distance and clinches.
Paul tries to pull guard but Todd won't allow it.
Todd misses with some punches.
#BC#
Todd breaks from the clinch.
Paul wants to clinch.
Todd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paul throws out a counter right but Todd avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Paul doesn't manage to clinch there - Todd circles away.
Paul moves in looking to clinch but Todd pushes him off.
Todd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paul as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Todd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Todd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paul connects with a crisp jab.
John Paul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Todd gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paul.
Paul is looking to clinch but Todd is avoiding it.
Paul tries to clinch there but Todd circles away.
Mike Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Paul - just one landing.
Todd is breathing heavily.
Paul cracks Todd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#
Todd is rocked!#CUT2#
Mike Todd's cut is getting worse.
Paul lands a brutal uppercut that launches Todd off his feet! Todd tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Paul!
In his post fight interview, John Paul gave a big smile as he said 'God bless'.
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