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Event:
Island Fights 4
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Paul is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kyshenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Kyshenko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Paul tries to buck Kyshenko off but Kyshenko is having none of it.#SUB2#
Kyshenko is trying to get an arm triangle but Paul is defending well.
Paul definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Paul can't do much from the bottom here.
Paul prevents Kyshenko from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul is looking to regain half guard here but Kyshenko keeps moving and retains side control.
Paul can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Kyshenko 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. #SUB2#
Kyshenko tries for a kimura but Paul is defending well. #SUB2#
Kyshenko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Paul has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kyshenko but great work by Paul.
Kyshenko keeps Paul under control for a moment.
Kyshenko is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Kyshenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Kyshenko is trying to improve his position.
Paul is looking to take a break and control but Kyshenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kyshenko can't do much from the bottom here.
Kyshenko is looking for a sweep.
Paul is looking to take a break and control but Kyshenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kyshenko tries to buck Paul off but Paul is having none of it.#T3#
Paul trying to control the action but Kyshenko is working from the bottom.
Kyshenko struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Kyshenko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kyshenko trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Kyshenko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Paul passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Kyshenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paul pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyshenko is looking to control Paul's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kyshenko avoid being mounted?
Paul works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laurence Paul dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Kyshenko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Paul is trying to control Kyshenko's posture but Kyshenko avoids it.
Paul tries to escape but Kyshenko is in control. #SUB2#
Kyshenko is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Paul is trying to escape and Kyshenko transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Paul is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kyshenko! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raul Kyshenko!
Raul Kyshenko is the new light heavyweight champion!
Raul Kyshenko bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Paul shoots in but Medvedev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Medvedev throws a head kick that misses.
Paul fails with the takedown.
Medvedev looks for a takedown but Paul sprawls well.
Paul shoots in looking for a takedown. Medvedev tries to sprawl out of it but Paul keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Medvedev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Medvedev unleashes a big counter combination but Paul bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laurence 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 fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Medvedev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Paul has hold of Medvedev's hands but Medvedev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ES#
Paul manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Medvedev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Medvedev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Paul rushes Medvedev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Medvedev misses with a knee strike.
Medvedev controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD#
Paul jumps into guard, dragging Medvedev to the mat.
Medvedev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paul looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2##SUB#
Paul is looking for a triangle but Medvedev pushes his legs off easily.
Paul is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Paul controls Medvedev momentarily but Medvedev frees himself.
Medvedev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Medvedev has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Paul is proving hard to escape from.
Paul keeping full guard, as Medvedev tries to pass.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3##SUB#
Paul working for a triangle but Medvedev defends it easily.
#SUB#
Paul looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Medvedev passes into side control.
Paul is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Paul wants to control but Medvedev postures up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU2#
Medvedev decides to stand back up. Medvedev steps back and let's Paul get back to his feet.
Medvedev throws a push kick but Paul slaps the foot to one side. #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 Medvedev!
Paul trying to control the position but Medvedev is working away.
Paul works to advance to full mount. Medvedev defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paul breaks from Medvedev's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Paul avoids the attempt from Medvedev to control.
Paul looking to control but Medvedev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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 Laurence Paul will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Medvedev shoots in but Paul avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Medvedev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paul.
Laurence Paul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Medvedev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paul circles away.
Paul was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paul shoots and misses
and Medvedev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Paul stuffs the takedown attempt from Medvedev. Medvedev gets slowly back to his feet.
Laurence Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Medvedev.
Medvedev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paul circles away.
Paul tries to close the distance and clinch up but Medvedev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medvedev shoots in and drives through. Paul sprawls well.
A head kick by Medvedev misses #TD#
and Paul counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paul.
Medvedev is looking to stand back up but Paul counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Medvedev.
Medvedev is breathing heavily.#REVB#
Medvedev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paul. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paul landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Paul wants to control but Medvedev is keeping him busy.
Paul trying to control from Medvedev's half guard. Medvedev has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Paul looking to sit in guard and control but Medvedev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Medvedev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paul looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paul swats away the attempt to clinch by Medvedev.#T2#
Paul misses with a two punch combination.
Medvedev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paul moves away.
Paul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Medvedev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paul.
Medvedev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Paul shoots in for a takedown but Medvedev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Medvedev or perhaps it was just good defense by Paul, which made it look bad.
Paul scores with a three punch combo!
#ROC#
Medvedev is rocked!#TD#
Paul shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Paul slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Paul lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Laurence Paul!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Paul tries to keep at a distance but Carrascosa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Paul wants to get back to striking at distance but Carrascosa won't allow it.
Paul throws a punch but it's blocked by Carrascosa.
Carrascosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paul backwards.
Paul trying to stall but Carrascosa improves his position.
Paul wants a takedown.
Paul with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Paul missing with knees to the body.
Paul looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Carrascosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Carrascosa moves into the clinch.
Paul tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Valentino Carrascosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laurence Paul.
Paul wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Paul tries to break free but Carrascosa pushes him back against the cage.
Carrascosa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paul.
Paul has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carrascosa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Carrascosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Carrascosa forces Paul back against the cage and clinches.
Paul misses with some punches.
Carrascosa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Carrascosa gets underhooks to prevent Paul's takedown attempt.
Paul is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Carrascosa is keeping busy.
Paul is trying to push Carrascosa away but Carrascosa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Paul is trying to pull guard but Carrascosa has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Carrascosa to work.
#T2#
Carrascosa working hard to break the clinch.
Paul is trying to break the clinch but Carrascosa is controlling him.
Carrascosa trying to land knees to the body.
Carrascosa blocks a body shot from Paul.
Paul looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Carrascosa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Carrascosa keeps control of Paul as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paul drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carrascosa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Carrascosa is trying to break the clinch but Paul is controlling him.#T3#
A short right from Carrascosa on the inside.
Carrascosa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carrascosa has Paul pressed against the cage, preventing Paul from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Carrascosa on the inside.
Paul jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carrascosa walks away with a smile on his face. Paul gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Paul tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carrascosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Carrascosa clinches up against the cage.
Paul tries for a takedown. No joy.
Carrascosa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paul's efforts to push away.
Paul is trying to break the clinch but Carrascosa is controlling him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
Paul is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Carrascosa to keep the fight standing.
Carrascosa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paul.
Carrascosa has Paul pressed against the cage, preventing Paul from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stalling in the clinch from Paul.
Paul is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Paul tries to break the clinch but Carrascosa is controlling the position.
Carrascosa scores with a hook to the body.
Paul blocks the elbow strike.
Carrascosa has had enough of the clinch but Paul keeps him there for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paul wants to get back to striking at distance but Carrascosa won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carrascosa throws an elbow but misses.
Paul is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentino Carrascosa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Carrascosa looks to land a combination. Paul sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Laurence Paul has been cut.#CL#
Carrascosa instigates a clinch.
Paul has Carrascosa pressed against the cage, preventing Carrascosa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Carrascosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Paul dodges an elbow strike from Carrascosa.
A nice left hand lands by Carrascosa.
Paul wants a takedown.
Carrascosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paul can do to turn this around?
Paul blocks an elbow strike.
Carrascosa is trying to push Paul away but Paul has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul looking to slow down the pace here.
Carrascosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Paul is working for takedown but Carrascosa is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Paul blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carrascosa leaning against his opponent.
Carrascosa misses with a knee strike.
Paul is looking to break free of the clinch but Carrascosa has double underhooks.
Paul blocks an elbow strike from Carrascosa.
Carrascosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Paul breaks the clinch.
Laurence Paul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Carrascosa clinches.
Carrascosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Carrascosa 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.
Carrascosa tries to land a knee to the head but Paul blocks with his arms.
#T2##TD2#
Paul manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carrascosa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paul's head.
Carrascosa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paul on the ground.
Carrascosa controlling from the top position.
Carrascosa stopping the sweep attempt from Paul.
Carrascosa wants to pass the guard but Paul is keeping the position.
Paul keeping moving, preventing Carrascosa from controlling successfully.
Paul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3##SUB2#
Paul has his feet on Carrascosa's thighs here. He's pushed Carrascosa off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Carrascosa screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Laurence Paul!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Dozer darts in and clinches Paul up against the cage.
Dozer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dozer tries to land knees in the clinch but Paul avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Paul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paul avoids the head kick by Dozer.
#TD2#
Paul fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dozer sprawls well initially but Paul persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Dozer makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dozer is breathing heavily.#CL#
Dozer clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paul looking for a takedown.
Paul managing to block the knees to the body from Dozer.
Dozer has Paul pressed against the cage.
Paul lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Paul breaks from the clinch.
Dozer avoids the head kick by Paul.
#T1##CL#
Dozer gets a clinch.
Paul is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dozer is defending well for now.
Dozer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Paul's face.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Paul looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Paul drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dozer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dozer blocks an elbow strike.#TD2#
Paul pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Dozer is posturing up here but Paul has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dozer tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dozer has to tap! Slick submission there by Paul!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Laurence Paul!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Cult lands a nice shot that snaps Paul's head back.
#CL#
Paul has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Paul breaks from the clinch.
Cult darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Paul looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cult throws a body punch but Paul moves out of range. #CL#
Cult gets tackled into the cage by Paul. Paul maintains the clinch. #BC#
Paul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cult scores with a jab.
Cult lands an overhand right.
Paul throws a jab when Cult was well out of range.
Paul moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cult listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cult jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cult throws out a powerful jab.
Cult is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cult throws a shot from downtown. Paul moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Cult scores with a hook to the body. Paul takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Paul goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#
It looks like Blue Cult has been cut.
Blue Cult seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Cult gets tackled into the cage by Paul. Paul maintains the clinch. #BC#
Paul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot by Cult.
Paul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cult.#CL#
Paul moves into the clinch.
Paul lands a knee to the head.
#TD#
Paul turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Paul manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cult looks to move to half guard but instead Paul has passed into mount! Damn!
Paul trying to control but Cult is having none of it. #T2#
Cult can't escape the position.
Paul working Cult over with strikes here.
Paul trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cult really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cult sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Paul controlling the action here.#T3#
Paul tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cult knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Cult looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Paul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Paul tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cult knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paul is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Paul is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cult!
Cult tries to hold on but Paul postures up.
Paul looking to control but Cult is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cult really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Paul wants to control the pace but Cult is squirming around nicely.
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 Laurence Paul will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Blue Cult's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cult wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cult misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Paul counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Paul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cult throws a lazy right hand but Paul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cult darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Paul looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cult lands a glancing blow to the side of Paul's head.
Cult ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cult cracks Paul with a good jab.
A jab from Cult finds it's way through Paul's defenses. #TD#
Paul gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cult is trying to escape the position but Paul is controlling the position.
Laurence Paul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cult tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Paul easily slips into full mount!
Paul looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T1#
Paul working the ground and pound effectively.
#SUB#
Paul working for a submission but Cult is keeping him at bay.
Paul content just to control the position here.
Paul lands a couple of good shots and Cult has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Paul slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Paul's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Cult tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Paul landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Paul cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Paul looking to control but Cult is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Paul scoring with strikes but Cult is staying in there.
Paul prevents Cult from getting the reversal.
Cult manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cult is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Paul keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Paul lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Paul is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cult doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Paul.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cult wants to improve his position but Paul is controlling well.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cult has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paul is working away from the top position though.
Paul thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paul thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Paul looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cult is looking to control Paul's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cult avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laurence Paul dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blue Cult's cut.
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 takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Paul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cult throws a lazy right hand but Paul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cult scores with a hook to the body. Paul takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Paul drives through with a takedown into Cult's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Paul not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cult is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cult looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Cult is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cult can do to turn this around?#T1#
Cult trying to keep a closed guard but Paul is proving a slippery customer.
Paul passes into half guard.
Paul trying to pass the guard but Cult defending well.
Cult has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paul is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Cult looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cult is looking to improve his position.
Paul content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Cult is trying to control Paul's posture. Paul takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Cult! Paul is rotating here... this could be the end... Cult is out! Paul has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Laurence Paul!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Paul scores with a hook to the body. Tambling takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tambling jabs Paul to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tambling misses with a lunging right hand
and Paul counters with a series of strikes. Tambling will be more careful next time no doubt.
Paul looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tambling is fending him off so far but Paul persists. Nope, Tambling circles away and we're back to standing.
Tambling misses with a looping left.
Tambling scores with a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Tambling as he connects with a hook.
Paul tries to close the distance and clinch but Tambling swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Paul shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tambling's guard.#ES2#
Tambling wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Tambling misses.
Tambling throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paul shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tambling pinned against the cage. Tambling gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tambling.
Tambling looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laurence Paul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paul thuds his shin into the meat of Tambling's side.
Paul throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tambling.
Paul ducks under a wild hook from Tambling.
Paul shoots in but Tambling avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laurence Paul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paul wants to clinch.#T2#
Paul shoots in but Tambling avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paul dives in and grabs Tambling's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tambling pushes down on Paul's head and hops out.
No joy there for Tambling, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tambling throws a body shot but no joy.
Tambling scores with a jab to the body.
Tambling looks winded!
Tambling displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paul.
Tambling let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Paul scores with a kick to the body.
#T3#
Paul shoots in for a takedown but Tambling shows good takedown defense.
Paul ducks under a wild hook from Tambling.
Nice cross by Tambling.
Tambling defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paul.
Paul takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paul is defended easily by Tambling.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paul.
It seemed like Tambling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Paul has managed to clinch.
#T4#
Paul keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tambling's efforts to push away.
Paul goes for a takedown attempt but Tambling pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Paul or perhaps it was just good defense by Tambling, which made it look bad.
Paul fails with a takedown attempt.
Tambling dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paul fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Tambling dominated that round.
That's time! Paul's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Paul lands with a slapping head kick.
Tambling throws a lazy uppercut
and Paul counters with a head kick. That will keep Tambling thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tambling misses with a two punch combination.
Tambling feints a jab promting Paul to slip. Tambling then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Paul slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Laurence Paul has been cut.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tambling is trying to break the clinch but Paul has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tambling is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Paul goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tambling prevents it.
Tambling wants to get back to striking at distance but Paul won't allow it.
#T1##BC#
Paul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ben Tambling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tambling takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Paul shoots in but Tambling avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tambling swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Paul wants to clinch.
Paul looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tambling is fending him off so far but Paul persists. Nope, Tambling circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laurence Paul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paul connects with a solid leg kick.
Paul tries to clinch up but Tambling circles away and keeps his distance.
Tambling scores with the left hand. Paul knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Paul takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Paul fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paul tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tambling paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paul walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tambling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Paul looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tambling is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paul content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Paul stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tambling tests Paul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tambling lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3#
Paul avoids the body shot from Tambling.
Paul is looking to clinch but Tambling is avoiding it.
Tambling looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ben Tambling seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tambling misses with a series of wild punches.
Paul tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tambling swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horrible takedown attempt by Paul or perhaps it was just good defense by Tambling, which made it look bad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paul looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Tambling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tambling throws a body punch but Paul moves out of range. #T4#
Tambling digs a good hook to Paul's body.
Paul shoots in for a takedown but Tambling shows good takedown defense.
Tambling misses with a straight left.
Paul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paul moves out of range of the strikes.
Paul with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tambling counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Paul has closed the distance and engaged Tambling in a clinch.
Paul crunches a lovely knee into Tambling's ribcage.
Tambling prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tambling working hard to break the clinch.
Paul manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Tambling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Laurence Paul's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Paul goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tambling fails to land with a series of punches.
Tambling throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laurence Paul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tambling leaves Paul with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Tambling. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paul is defended easily by Tambling.
Tambling swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Paul shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tambling defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laurence Paul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Paul - that will leave a mark!
Paul slips a jab and a cross from Tambling.
Paul ducks under a wild hook from Tambling.
Tambling defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paul.#CL#
Paul rushes Tambling and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Paul breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Tambling darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot by Tambling.
Tambling lands a jab-cross combination.
Paul misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Paul has Tambling up against the cage in a clinch.
Tambling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paul throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tamblings head.
Paul lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tambling stops a takedown attempt from Paul.
#T3##TD#
Paul manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Paul looking for a triangle here. Tambling is fighting it but it looks tight! Paul pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Tambling is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Laurence Paul!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Paul shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Marinkovic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Marinkovic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Paul wants to take a breather but Marinkovic is having none of it.
Paul is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Marinkovic has his hands clasped together around Paul's back. He's all about the action.
Paul wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Marinkovic uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul looking to pass the guard.
Paul sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Marinkovic keeping moving, preventing Paul from controlling successfully.
Paul looking to pass the guard.
Paul wants to stand but Marinkovic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Marinkovic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paul defends it easily.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Marinkovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marinkovic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paul is defended easily by Marinkovic.
Marinkovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Marinkovic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Paul to the ground. Marinkovic is now in Paul's guard.#ES2#
Paul wriggles free and stands up. #T3#
Paul shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Marinkovic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Marinkovic. #TD#
Marinkovic gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Paul is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marinkovic pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Paul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marinkovic not doing much here.
Paul tries to roll over but Marinkovic keeps him under control.#T4#
Paul is trying to control but can't.
Marinkovic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paul wants to control but Marinkovic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marinkovic content to control rather than advance.
Marinkovic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Marinkovic drives through and clinches with Paul against the cage.
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 Mihajlo Marinkovic will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Paul throws a body shot but no joy.
Marinkovic doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Paul counter with a right hand. #CL#
Marinkovic clinches up with Paul and pushes him back against the cage.
Marinkovic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paul blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Marinkovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Marinkovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Paul will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Marinkovic up against the cage.
Paul wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marinkovic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Paul just leaning against Marinkovic, taking a breather. #T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marinkovic is trying to drag Paul to the mat but Paul just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Marinkovic breaks the clinch.
Marinkovic avoids the head kick by Paul.
Marinkovic blocks a head kick by Paul.
Marinkovic circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Marinkovic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Paul's guard.#ES2#
Paul uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL#
Marinkovic has Paul up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2##TD2#
Paul ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Paul no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marinkovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paul is looking to stand up but Marinkovic isn't so interested in that idea.
Paul keeping moving, preventing Marinkovic from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Paul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marinkovic postures up.
#T3#
Marinkovic wants to get up but he can't break Paul's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Paul being controlled here, momentarily.
Paul looking for a sweep. Not yet Paul, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Paul shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marinkovic but Marinkovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Paul fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marinkovic, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marinkovic controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD#
Marinkovic pulls Paul into guard.
Paul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marinkovic is keeping the position for now.
Marinkovic wants to stand up but Paul is controlling him.
Marinkovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paul is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marinkovic has momentary wrist control but Paul slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Laurence Paul will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Paul tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marinkovic swivels and escapes.
Marinkovic misses with the body kick
and Paul counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Marinkovic rushes Paul and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Paul breaks from the clinch.
Paul closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marinkovic circles away.
Paul shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD2#
Paul shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Marinkovic tries to get to full guard but Paul has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinkovic is refusing to be controlled, as Paul sits in half guard. #T1#
Marinkovic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paul's back!
Paul is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Marinkovic looking to break Paul's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Paul remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Marinkovic will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Paul is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Paul is trying to get back to his feet but Marinkovic has full control of the position and if anything, Paul has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2#
Marinkovic just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Marinkovic is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Paul is defending well though. Marinkovic let's go of the attempt for now.
Marinkovic slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Marinkovic is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Paul is defending well though. Marinkovic let's go of the attempt for now.
Marinkovic lands punches and elbows. #T3#
Paul is trying to break free.
Mihajlo Marinkovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marinkovic trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Paul doesn't escape.
Paul is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Marinkovic looking for the choke from the back.
Paul is trying to get back to his feet but Marinkovic has full control of the position and if anything, Paul has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Marinkovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paul can do to turn this around?
Marinkovic keeps control of the position easily here as Paul tries to buck him off.
#T4#
Marinkovic is landing with strikes from the back.
Paul is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Marinkovic.
Paul trying to control the position but Marinkovic manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marinkovic is punishing Paul with strikes - can he finish him?!
Paul grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Marinkovic controlling well, preventing Paul from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mihajlo Marinkovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marinkovic 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mihajlo Marinkovic!
After winning the bout, Mihajlo Marinkovic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Paul shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Immigrant pinned against the cage. Immigrant gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An attempted straight right counter from Immigrant misses the target.
Immigrant lands a nice looking body shot.
Paul shoots and misses
and Immigrant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Immigrant connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT#
It looks like Laurence Paul has been cut.
Immigrant jabs Paul to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Immigrant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Immigrant misses the body punch
and Paul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Immigrant lands a nice shot to the body.
Immigrant takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paul is defended easily by Immigrant.
Illegal Immigrant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laurence Paul.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Paul or perhaps it was just good defense by Immigrant, which made it look bad. #T1#
Immigrant connects with a body shot.
Paul tries to clinch but Immigrant is having none of it.
Immigrant comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Paul looks winded!
Immigrant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Immigrant catches Paul right on the button with a cross.
Nice shot by Immigrant.#ROC#
Paul is rocked!
Illegal Immigrant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Immigrant flashes Paul a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Paul's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Paul crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Immigrant punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Illegal Immigrant!
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