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Event:
WVT 128: Sector v Custer
Date: Jul 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Vanorden scores with a hook to the body. Paris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vanorden loads up on a big right hand but Paris slips the punch.
Paris drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vanorden sprawls and moves away.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paris avoids the body shot from Vanorden.
Paris drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vanorden sprawls and moves away.
Vanorden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vanorden connects with a body shot.
Vanorden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paris manages to avoid it.
Paris changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vanorden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paris tries to counter with a takedown but Vanorden is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Vanorden closes the distance and pushes Paris back into the cage.
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paris's elbow.
Vanorden is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vanorden pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paris being controlled against the cage.
Paris blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Paris is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vanorden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paris is working for takedown but Vanorden is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vanorden.
Paris blocks a body shot from Vanorden.
Paris is working for takedown but Vanorden is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vanorden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vanorden struggles to land a body shot inside as Paris controls his hands.
Vanorden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vanorden.
Vanorden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paris backwards.
Paris wants a takedown.
Vanorden trying to land knees to the body.
Vanorden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paris wants a takedown but no success here.
Paris can't get the takedown.
Paris has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vanorden after a bit of a struggle.
Paris wants a takedown.
Vanorden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vanorden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vanorden misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Vanorden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paris looking for a takedown.
Vanorden misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paris.
Paris has Vanorden pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vanorden manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vanorden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vanorden tries to throw a body punch but Paris avoids it by throwing Vanorden back against the cage.
Vanorden slows down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vanorden.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vanorden lands a nice shot to the body.
Vanorden tries a body shot but Paris blocks it.
Vanorden can't find room to land a body shot as Paris controls the action.
Paris blocks a body shot from Vanorden.
Good body shot from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vanorden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vanorden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paris or not.
A head punch on the inside from Vanorden fails to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vanorden lands a nice uppercut.
Vanorden throws a punch but it's blocked by Paris.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Vanorden dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Vanorden throws a body punch but Paris moves out of range. #CL2#
Vanorden rushes Paris and presses him up against the cage.
Vanorden can't find room to land a body shot as Paris controls the action.
Paris wants a takedown but no success here.
Vanorden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vanorden tries to work over Paris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paris is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vanorden gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Paris prevents a body shot from Vanorden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vanorden prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paris avoiding damage as Vanorden throws knees to the body.
Vanorden struggles to land a body shot inside as Paris controls his hands.
#T1#
Vanorden tries a body shot but Paris blocks it.
Vanorden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vanorden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paris blocks a body shot from Vanorden.
Vanorden lands with a light punch inside.
Paris tries for a takedown but Vanorden manages to get underhooks.
Paris blocks a body shot from Vanorden.
Vanorden tries to work over Paris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vanorden tries to throw a body punch but Paris avoids it by throwing Vanorden back against the cage.
Vanorden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vanorden tries to throw a body punch but Paris avoids it by throwing Vanorden back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Vanorden.
#T2##TD#
Paris gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Paris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Paris throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vanorden to regain full guard.
Paris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vanorden managing to control the position.
Paris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paris postures up in Vanorden's guard and throws a big left but Vanorden blocks it.
Paris has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Paris throwing strikes from guard but Vanorden blocks nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vanorden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vanorden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Paris is looking to work some ground and pound but Vanorden has wrist control.
Paris working some strikes from top position.
Paris is looking to work some ground and pound but Vanorden has wrist control.
Paris landing some decent shots from guard.
Paris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paris throwing strikes but missing.
Paris throws a big right hand that misses.
Paris is looking to work some ground and pound but Vanorden has wrist control.
Paris throwing strikes but missing.
Paris throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Vanorden 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.
Paris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vanorden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vanorden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paris is one step ahead there.
Paris throwing strikes from guard but Vanorden blocks nicely.
Paris is looking to work some ground and pound but Vanorden has wrist control.
Paris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paris throwing strikes from guard but Vanorden blocks nicely.
Paris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bruce Vanorden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Vanorden throws an overhand right that lands on Paris's shoulder, as Paris tries to avoid the shot.
Paris slips under a jab from Vanorden.
Vanorden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paris.#CL2#
Vanorden drives through and clinches with Paris against the cage.
Vanorden struggles to land a body shot inside as Paris controls his hands.
Vanorden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vanorden lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vanorden struggles to land a body shot inside as Paris controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vanorden leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vanorden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Vanorden is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from Vanorden.
Vanorden has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Paris seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vanorden can turn it around.
Vanorden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vanorden throws a punch but it's blocked by Paris.
Paris is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vanorden tries a body shot but Paris blocks it.
Vanorden throws a punch but it's blocked by Paris.
Paris drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bruce Vanorden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Vanorden struggles to land a body shot inside as Paris controls his hands.
Paris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paris is working for takedown but Vanorden is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanorden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paris backwards.
Paris looking for a takedown.
The referee calls for Vanorden to work.
Vanorden lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Vanorden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vanorden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paris.
Vanorden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paris drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vanorden pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Vanorden clinches.
Vanorden digs a right hand underneath Paris's ribcage. Paris let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vanorden working Paris over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Vanorden.
Vanorden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vanorden lands an uppercut.
Paris is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vanorden pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vanorden lands a body punch.
Vanorden lands a shoulder strike.
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paris's elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paris being controlled against the cage.
Marco Paris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paris has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vanorden after a bit of a struggle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Vanorden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vanorden winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Vanorden!
Bruce Vanorden thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marco Paris! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Rikiya Goromaru!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Goromaru gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Paris lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Paris (2) vs (0) Goromaru
Paris wants to pass the guard but Goromaru is keeping the position.
Paris passes Goromaru's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Goromaru wants to improve his position but Paris is controlling well.
#SUB#
Paris is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Goromaru gets full guard.
Goromaru working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Paris has gone for a leg lock! Goromaru slips out almost immediately though and dives into Paris's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paris (2) vs (2) Goromaru
Goromaru passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paris keeps working. #SUB2#
Goromaru wants to work for an arm triangle but Paris is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Paris looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Paris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goromaru pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Goromaru prevents Paris from improving his position.
Goromaru trying to mount his opponent but Paris defends it. #SUB2#
Goromaru is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paris is just riding it out for now. Goromaru eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Goromaru is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paris sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Goromaru is pressing down on Paris's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paris is holding on for now. #SUB#
Paris looking for submissions off his back.
Goromaru tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paris knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2##SUB#
Paris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Goromaru is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Paris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goromaru pulls his head out easily.
Paris is in trouble now - Goromaru has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Paris (2) vs (5) Goromaru
Goromaru pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Paris has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Paris (2) vs (8) Goromaru
Goromaru controlling well, preventing Paris from escaping the position.
Paris manages to reverse the position and now he's in Goromaru's guard. Nice work there by Paris.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paris (4) vs (8) Goromaru#SUB2#
Goromaru working for a triangle but Paris defends it easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Goromaru is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paris defends well.#SUB#
Paris drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Goromaru manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Paris has Goromaru in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paris (4) vs (10) Goromaru#SUB#
Paris working for a triangle but Goromaru defends it easily.
#SUB#
Paris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Goromaru got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goromaru has managed to get both his arms back between Paris's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goromaru works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Paris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goromaru pulls his head out easily. #T4##SUB#
Paris with the active half guard here but Goromaru passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Paris (4) vs (13) Goromaru#SUB2#
Goromaru thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Goromaru is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Paris has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Goromaru is trying to get an arm triangle but Paris is defending well.
Paris tries to bench press Goromaru off him but Goromaru keeps the position.
Goromaru trying to control the action but Paris is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Goromaru is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Paris is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T5#
Paris is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Goromaru is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Paris knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Paris is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Goromaru wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Paris, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Goromaru is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Paris has escaped the position, nice work there.
Paris tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Paris is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goromaru's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Goromaru trying to control from half guard but Paris is working away.
Goromaru is looking to advance position but Paris won't allow it.
Paris is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Goromaru wants to work for an arm triangle but Paris is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Paris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Paris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Paris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Paris looking for submissions off his back.
Paris is pressing down on Goromaru's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T7#
Paris keeping moving, preventing Goromaru from controlling successfully.
Goromaru trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Paris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goromaru defends well.
Goromaru wants to pass the guard but Paris is keeping the position.#SUB#
Paris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paris keeping moving, preventing Goromaru from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Paris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paris keeping full guard, as Goromaru tries to pass. #SUB#
Paris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goromaru gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T8##SUB#
Paris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Paris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goromaru can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Paris keeping full guard, as Goromaru tries to pass.
Goromaru works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Goromaru has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Paris defend it? Goromaru steps over the head and cranks it - Paris is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Goromaru!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rikiya Goromaru!
After winning the bout, Rikiya Goromaru 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:
OFK 287 - Vaiduoklis Vs Storm
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Paris avoids the body shot from Galanis.
Paris feints and then cracks Galanis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Galanis down.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Galanis!
#CUT2#It looks like Marco Paris has been cut.
Galanis misses with a hook
#KD#
and Paris lands a stunning uppercut that sends Galanis to the mat! #ROC#Galanis is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Galanis is still in real trouble! Can Paris finish him?
Galanis is trying to stand up here but Paris is controlling him well.
Galanis seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paris lands a big elbow - Galanis is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Paris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Paris!
Marco Paris very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Threads amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
OFK 279 - Cubbedge Vs Mircea
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Wanker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wanker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paris throws out the jab.
Wanker defending well as Paris loads up on a big left hand.
Wanker tries a head kick but it misses.
Wanker lunges at Paris with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Paris's hand.
Nice cross by Wanker.
Wanker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wanker swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Paris to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Orla Wanker has been cut.
Wanker ducks under a wild hook from Paris.
Wanker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Paris defends it well.
Jab by Paris.
Nice body punch from Wanker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Wanker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wanker looking to pass the guard.
Paris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paris thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1#
Wanker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paris bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wanker's guard. #REVR#
Wanker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paris distracts Wanker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wanker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wanker is trying to control the position but Paris postures up.
We've been hearing that Paris has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Paris preventing the sweep. #T2#
Paris scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paris with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wanker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paris.
Wanker is pulling down on Paris's head to control his posture.
Paris keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wanker's head.
Paris scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Paris postures up.
Paris works over Wanker with some ground and pound from guard.
Paris is looking to work some ground and pound but Wanker has wrist control.
Paris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Paris scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Paris 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paris throws a big elbow that misses.
Paris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wanker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paris landing with the ground and pound.
Paris wants to control from the top but Wanker keeps moving. #T3#
Paris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wanker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paris's guard. #REVB#
Paris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wanker is one step ahead there.
Paris trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Wanker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Wanker preventing the sweep.
Wanker pushing down on Paris's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wanker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Wanker trying to mount his opponent but Paris defends it.
Paris gets full guard.
Paris can't keep his opponent in guard - Wanker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Wanker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wanker controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Paris manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wanker trying to control the position from guard on top but Paris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marco Paris will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Orla Wanker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Paris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wanker.#TD2#
Wanker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wanker showed some decent athleticism there.
Wanker is controlling the pace.
Paris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wanker is looking to advance position but Paris won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanker is trying to control the action in half guard but Paris is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wanker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Paris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Paris moves into full guard.
Paris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wanker is one step ahead there.
Orla Wanker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wanker advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wanker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Paris sneaks back into half guard.#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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Paris is trying to get back to full guard.
Paris wants to control but Wanker is keeping busy.
Wanker passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wanker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wanker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Wanker is continuing to stall.
Wanker wants to control the pace but Paris is squirming around nicely.
Paris tries to reverse the position but Wanker maintains control.
Wanker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
More stalling from Wanker.
Paris is looking to improve his position but Wanker isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Paris is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wanker cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wanker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wanker controlling the pace for now.
Paris tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Wanker is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Paris has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wanker wants to control the pace but Paris is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paris is trying desperately to improve position.
Paris has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Wanker's lack of action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orla Wanker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Orla Wanker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Paris lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wanker looks to score with a jab to the body but Paris is just out of range.
Wanker needs to keep his hands up - Paris had a free shot at his head there.
Wanker lands a jab to the head.
Wanker throws a lazy uppercut
and Paris counters with a nice uppercut.
Wanker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wanker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Wanker is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Orla Wanker's cut even more.
Paris shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Wanker takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Paris sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Wanker bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marco Paris!
Marco Paris took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
OFK 277 - Chika Vs Cooper
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Sight walks into a straight right hand from Paris.
Paris fails with the takedown.
A punch lands to the side of Sight 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Paris misses.
Paris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sight.
A big right from Sight misses.
Sight throws a head kick but Paris moves out of range.
Paris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sight.
Paris dodges the punch combination from Sight.
Sight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sight throws a lazy right hand but Paris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Sight tries to keep at a distance but Paris has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sight wants to break free but Paris has control.
#TD#
Paris successfully pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paris looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paris is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Paris throws a big elbow that misses.
Paris stops Sight from standing up.
Paris lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Paris might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Paris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've been hearing that Paris has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Paris throws a strike but Sight rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Paris wants to sweep but no luck.
Paris lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Paris looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sight really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Paris manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sight manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Paris's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Paris keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sight's head.
Paris is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Paris content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Paris lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Paris scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sight is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Paris is controlling him.
Paris lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sight keeping moving, preventing Paris from controlling successfully.
Paris postures up and lands a big shot to Sight's brow.
Sight being controlled here, momentarily.
Paris passes Sight's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Paris controlling the action here.
Paris scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Paris takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC#Sight is rocked!
Paris is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Sight is hurt! He's hurt bad - Paris fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Sight from any more punishment! Congratulations to Paris! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Paris!
Marco Paris managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Threads, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
OFK 267 - Williams Vs Tokugawa
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Santaban loads up on a big right hand but Paris slips the punch.
Santaban throws a good cross that connects.
That kick from Santaban tenderised Paris's leg. Paris is trying to keep his angry face on.
Santaban thows a leg kick but Paris checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Santaban ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paris moves away.
Paris tries to bum rush Santaban with a series of wild strikes but Santaban uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paris sets himself, and Santaban steps forward looking for the clinch! Paris avoids it this time.
Paris throws a body shot but no joy.
Santaban wants to counter with a clinch but Paris pushes him away.
Paris tries to clinch there but Santaban circles away.
Paris avoids the head kick by Santaban.
Paris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A slow jab from Santaban misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santaban throws a nice looking combination but Paris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santaban.
Santaban will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santaban bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Paris gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Paris drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santaban is trying to break the clinch but Paris has him pressed against the cage.
Santaban can't break the clinch.
Paris tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Santaban - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Santaban looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Paris has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Santaban after a bit of a struggle.
Paris jumps guard but Santaban turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Paris pulls guard effortlessly.
Santaban tries to stand but Paris is controlling from the bottom.
Santaban is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Santaban being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santaban would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paris is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Paris working some strikes from top position.
Paris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Santaban is looking to stand up but Paris isn't so interested in that idea.
Paris 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.
Paris content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Santaban is looking to stand up but Paris isn't so interested in that idea.
Paris trying to control but Santaban is working from the bottom.
Paris chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Santaban utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paris postures up in Santaban's guard and throws a big left but Santaban blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Paris's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've been hearing that Paris has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Santaban wants to get back to his feet but Paris is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paris wants to control from the top but Santaban keeps moving.
Paris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santaban is keeping the position for now.
Paris scoring with some ground and pound.
Santaban working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paris.
Paris scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paris stops Santaban from standing up. #T4#
Paris trying to control but Santaban is working from the bottom.
Paris throws an elbow that misses. Santaban uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Paris's guard. Nice move by Santaban!#REVB#
Paris looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Santaban puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Santaban tries to stand and escape but Paris is controlling the position.
Paris tries to roll over but Santaban keeps him under control.#SU2#
Santaban stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Paris to get to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santaban.
Santaban ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paris moves away.
Paris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santaban slips a jab from Paris.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marco Paris will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Santaban circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santaban is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Paris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paris tries to move into range but Santaban moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Marco Paris has been cut.#KD2#
Santaban lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Paris sprawling to the canvas. Santaban follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Paris hang on? #ROC2#Paris is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Santaban stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Oh Paris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santaban misses with a head kick.
Paris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Santaban pounces like a tiger and cracks Paris with a vicious hook! Paris is down but not out! Santaban follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Uniesky Santaban!
Uniesky Santaban managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, AVALON, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
OFK 261 - Paris Vs Presley
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Paris. #CL2#
Presley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Presley prevents the takedown attempt.
Paris struggles to land a body shot inside as Presley controls his hands.
Paris is looking to take this one to the mat.
Presley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Presley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Presley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Presley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paris lands a hook that snaps the head of Presley backwards.
Presley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Paris can't find room to land a body shot as Presley controls the action.
Paris goes for a takedown in the clinch but Presley prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paris lands a hook to the side of the head.
Presley lands a right hand.
Presley lands with a short shot to the head.
Paris tries for a takedown but Presley manages to get underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Presley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paris is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Presley to keep the fight standing.
Presley stops a takedown attempt from Paris.
Presley landing knees to the body.
Paris is breathing heavily.
Paris drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1#
Presley misses with a punch to the body.
Presley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paris is trying to pull guard but Presley has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Paris jumps into guard, dragging Presley to the mat.
#SU2#
Presley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Presley closes the distance and pushes Paris back into the cage.
A hook to the body from Presley.
A short uppercut from Presley.
Presley looking to throw knees to the head but Paris is blocking nicely.
Paris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paris wants to take the fight to the mat but Presley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Presley stops a takedown attempt from Paris.
A right hook to the body lands for Presley.
Presley misses with a punch to the body.
Paris tries to score a body lock takedown but Presley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Presley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Paris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Presley is stalling here.
#T2#
Paris prevents a body shot from Presley.
Paris takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paris jumps guard but Presley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Presley content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Presley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Knees in the clinch landing for Presley.
Presley is working Paris over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Presley - that landed with a thud.
Paris tries to pull guard but Presley holds him up against the cage and eventually Paris drops back down to his feet.
Presley tries to work over Paris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Presley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pariss head.
Presley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Presley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paris backwards.
Paris can't get the takedown.
Presley lands a shot to the body.
Presley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paris backwards.
Presley lands a body shot in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Presley.
#T3#
Presley is pushing Paris up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Presley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paris backwards.
Presley lands a right hand.
Paris is trying to pull guard but Presley has him pressed against the cage.
Presley swings wildly with an uppercut but Paris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Presley wants to stall.
Presley lands a body punch.
Presley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paris fails to pull guard.
Presley is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Presley.
Paris has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Presley after a bit of a struggle.
Presley has a couple of punches blocked by Paris.
Presley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paris's elbow.
Presley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paris.
Paris fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4##TD#
Paris has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Presley uses from the top position.
Presley seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Presley won't allow Paris to sweep him here.
Paris wants to hit a sweep here but Presley passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Paris there!
Paris working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elvis Presley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Paris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Presley but Presley pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Presley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paris, pushing him back against the cage.
Presley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Presley misses with a knee strike.
Presley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paris or not.
Paris is trying to drag Presley to the mat but Presley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Paris is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Presley lands an uppercut.
Paris wants to take the fight to the mat but Presley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Paris manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Presley won't allow Paris to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Presley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Paris wants to hit a sweep here but Presley passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Paris there! #T1#
Paris is wriggling around trying to escape.
Paris slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Paris wants to improve his position but Presley is controlling well.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paris is looking to get back to full guard here but Presley has managed to pass to side control instead.
Paris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Presley gets to mount! Paris was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Paris can't escape the position.
Elvis Presley has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Paris is working hard here to advance position.
Presley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Presley is looking to work his way around to Paris's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Paris is trying to reverse the position but instead Presley has taken his back - oops!
Paris wants to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Presley controlling the positon.
Paris looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Presley controlling well, preventing Paris from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elvis Presley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Presley lands a glancing blow to the side of Paris's head.#CUT2#It looks like Marco Paris has been cut.
Presley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Presley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paris.
Paris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Presley rushes Paris and presses him up against the cage.
Paris fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Presley can't find room to land a body shot as Paris controls the action.
Paris tries to pull guard but Presley won't allow it.
Presley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paris blocks a body shot from Presley.
Presley struggles to land a body shot inside as Paris controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Presley obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Presley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Presley misses with a knee strike.
A short uppercut from Presley.
Presley is working Paris over against the cage.
Paris blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Presley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paris backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Presley lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Presley is trying to stall.
Presley gets through Paris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Presley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Presley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Presley is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Presley works on Paris's body with a couple of short punches.
Paris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Presley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Presley leaning against his opponent.
Presley misses with a knee strike.
Presley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paris has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Paris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paris is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Presley tries a knee to the head but Paris blocks it.
Paris wants to take the fight to the mat but Presley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
Paris wants a takedown.
Paris misses with the head strike.
Presley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paris has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Paris is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Presley tries to work over Paris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Elvis Presley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Paris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Presley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Presley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Presley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Presley is working Paris over against the cage.
Presley is working Paris over against the cage.
Presley holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Presley scores with a hook to the body.
Presley digs a right hand underneath Paris's ribcage. Paris let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Presley tries to work over Paris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Presley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Presley slowing the pace effectively.
Marco Paris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Presley tries a knee to the head but Paris blocks it.
Presley misses with a body punch.
Presley gets underhooks to prevent Paris's takedown attempt.
Presley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Presley working Paris over with knees to the body.
Presley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Paris up against the cage.
Paris takes a knee right on the jaw!
Presley misses with a punch to the body.
Elvis Presley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Presley content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Presley prevents the takedown attempt.
Presley is pressed up against the cage. Paris has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Presley down to the mat. Presley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Presley pushes Paris up against the cage in a clinch.
Paris drops down looking for an ankle pick but Presley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Presley thumps Paris with a low kick.
Elvis Presley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4##CL2#
Presley closes the distance and clinches.
Paris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paris struggles to land a body shot inside as Presley controls his hands.
A knee to the head by Presley.
Presley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paris misses with a punch to the body.
Paris has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Presley after a bit of a struggle.
Paris has Presley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Presley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Paris is working for takedown but Presley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Presley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Presley blocks a body shot from Paris.
Presley slowing the pace effectively.
Presley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Presley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Presley blocks an elbow strike.
Paris fails to pull guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Presley.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvis Presley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Presley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elvis Presley!
An out of breath and clearly excited Elvis Presley thanked Aspire Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
OFK 256 - Paris VS Knox
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Knox gets tackled into the cage by Paris. Paris maintains the clinch.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Paris jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knox walks away with a smile on his face. Paris gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Paris is out of range.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Paris should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Marco Paris has been cut.
Paris connects with a body shot that sends Knox's belly button to the back.
Paris fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Paris fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#It looks like Athos Knox has been cut.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paris. #T1#
Paris connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knox momentarily.
Paris moves out of range of the strikes.
Marco Paris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paris lands with a hook. Knox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Paris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paris misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paris scores with a hook.#ROC#Knox is rocked!
Paris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Paris finish him?
Paris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knox seems to have recovered his senses.
Paris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox lands a right hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Paris.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Paris.#T2#
Paris tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paris misses with a body punch
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Paris throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox throws a low kick but it's checked well by Paris.
It looked like Paris wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but Paris shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paris takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Paris throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paris falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3##TD#
Paris decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Knox is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Paris slips a nice elbow through Knox's hands, connecting with Knox's forehead.
Knox slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Paris's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Knox pulls Paris in close to prevent any damage.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knox is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Paris is controlling him.
Paris is in close to Knox's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Paris from controlling successfully.
Paris is fighting to break Knox's control of his arms but Knox is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Knox trying to control the position.
Paris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Paris from controlling successfully.
Paris chips away with some ground and pound.
Paris throwing strikes but missing.
Paris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knox is keeping the position for now.
Knox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paris is in close to Knox's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Knox has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Paris has passed into side control.
Paris working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Paris dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Paris. #CUT#That has opened up Athos Knox's cut even more.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Paris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paris digs a good body shot into Knox's ribs.
Knox ducks right into an uppercut from Paris.
Paris getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Knox takes a swing at Paris's ribcage but misses.
Paris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Paris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paris moves away from the strike by Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Paris.
Paris scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Paris. Beautiful body shot.#KD2#
Knox sends Paris crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Knox is motioning to the referee to let Paris up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Paris is rocked!#T1#
Knox circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Paris to the canvas! Paris doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Knox keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Athos Knox!
Athos Knox decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
OFK 245 - Paris Vs Kelly
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Kelly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Paris has time to react.
Kelly scores with a jab to the head.
Paris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kelly's waist but Kelly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paris off to one side.
Paris misses the shot to the body.
Kelly leaves Paris with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Paris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kelly defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Kelly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Paris has Kelly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kelly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kelly gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kelly gets underhooks to prevent Paris's takedown attempt.
Kelly lands a damaging elbow.
Paris can't get the takedown.
Paris is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kelly pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Kelly leaning against his opponent.
#TD#
Paris pulls guard effortlessly.
Kelly tries to free his leg and advance position but Paris is retaining full guard.
Kelly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Paris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kelly is one step ahead there.
Paris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kelly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Paris tries to bench press Kelly off him but Kelly keeps the position. #SUB2#
Kelly tries for a kimura but Paris is defending well.
Kelly is putting a hurting on Paris here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
Paris tries to improve position but can't.
Kelly wants to control but Paris is keeping him busy.
Paris is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kelly's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Paris is pressing down on Kelly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kelly looking to pass the guard.
Kelly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kelly wants to control from the top but Paris keeps moving.
Kelly content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Paris trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Paris striking off his back.
Kelly is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kelly is in close to Paris's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kelly is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kelly's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Paris 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.
Paris keeping full guard, as Kelly tries to pass.
Paris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Paris keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
Paris will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kelly looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paris is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Paris trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kelly 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#
Paris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kelly drops an elbow to the side of Paris's head.
Kelly trying to control from half guard but Paris is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Kelly dominated that round.
That's time! Paris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kelly works the jab nicely.
Kelly swings widly with a right hand
letting Paris counter with a right hand.
A head kick by Kelly misses #TD#
and Paris counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kelly 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#
Paris is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kelly's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kelly's back!
Kelly is trying to stand back up.
Pat Kelly has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paris cracks Kelly with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Kelly from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#CUT#It looks like Pat Kelly has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paris scores with punches from the back.
#ROC#Kelly is rocked!
Paris lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Paris.
Kelly is still in real trouble! Can Paris finish him?
Paris scoring with big shots to the body. Kelly is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Kelly was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Paris!
Marco Paris really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
OFK 237 -
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Gomez 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Paris.
Paris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gomez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Marco Paris has been cut.
Paris cracks Gomez with an open hand slap.
Paris throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Gomez rushes Paris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gomez stalling in the clinch.
Gomez has had enough of the clinch but Paris keeps him there for the moment.
Paris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Paris manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Paris 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.
Paris is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Gomez stands up and waves to Paris to follow him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paris avoids the body shot from Gomez.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paris.
Gomez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Paris backs up against the cage.
Paris has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Gomez scores with a body shot.
Paris just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomez circles away from the clinch attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Gomez misses.
Paris scores with a nice right hand.
Gomez throws a series of strikes that have Paris backpedaling.
Gomez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Paris lands with a straight right. Gomez didn't see that one coming.
Gomez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paris. #BC2#
Gomez manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paris getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gomez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paris fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gomez just manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Gomez.
Paris shoots in for a double leg but Gomez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gomez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schwartz Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Gomez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gomez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot lands for Gomez.
Gomez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paris.#CL2#
Gomez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paris has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gomez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paris fails to pull guard.
Gomez gets through Paris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paris blocking some punches.
Gomez prevents a body shot from Paris.
Paris tries to pull guard but Gomez won't allow it.
Gomez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gomez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Paris is trying to drag Gomez to the mat but Gomez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gomez prevents the takedown attempt.
Paris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gomez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3##TD#
Paris drags the fight down to the ground.
Paris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomez is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Gomez gets to his feet - Paris follows without any prompting.
Gomez tries to score with a low kick but Paris moves his leg out of the way.
Paris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Gomez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Paris to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Paris is working Gomez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Paris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gomez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gomez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Paris is controlling him.
Paris throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Gomez wants to stand up but Paris is controlling him.
Gomez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paris landing with the ground and pound.
Gomez wants to stand up but Paris is controlling him.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Paris from controlling successfully.
Gomez wants to stand but Paris is controlling the position. #ES2#
Gomez pushes Paris off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Paris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Schwartz Gomez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marco Paris's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Paris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gomez misses with an uppercut. Paris saw that one coming.
Paris throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gomez on the side of the head.
A head kick by Gomez misses
enabling Paris to counter with a crisp jab.
Paris works Gomez's body with a nice hook.
Paris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paris tries to work over Gomez's front leg with a kick but Gomez checks it.
Paris lands a jab to the head.
#ROC#Gomez is rocked!
Gomez moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Gomez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gomez is still in real trouble! Can Paris finish him?
Paris throws a big elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Paris throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paris chips away with some ground and pound.
Paris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet but Paris is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Paris loads up on a big left hand. Gomez felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Paris looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Gomez can't hide his disappointment, as Paris celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Paris!
Marco Paris managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
OFK 231 - De Geno Vs Alcala
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Paris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
White lands a head shot.
White blocks a jab.
White clobbers Paris with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White needs to keep his hands up - Paris had a free shot at his head there.
White lands a nice looking body shot.
#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Paris and White goes tumbling to the canvas! Paris follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paris throwing shots but White is blocking nicely.
Paris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. White defending well though. #SUB#
Paris is looking for a kimura but White is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paris to get the leverage.
Paris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Paris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
White is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Paris scores with a couple of nice shots.
White is staying active underneath Paris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Paris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. White defending well though.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Paris looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks White with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Paris wants to take a breather but White is having none of it.
Paris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
White is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Paris scores with a couple of nice shots.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paris in particular looking to stall.
Paris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed White's head.
White is looking to improve his position.
Paris has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Paris lands a couple of good shots and White has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T2#
Paris throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Will Paris go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Paris controlling from the back.#SUB#
Paris looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Paris tightening his grip on White, looking for the choke.
White is trying to get back to his feet but Paris has full control of the position and if anything, White has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Paris missing with strikes from the back.
Paris missing with strikes. #T3#
Paris lands a shot to the head. #SUB#
Paris looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. White is controlling Paris 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Paris wants to sweep but no luck.
Paris is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Paris will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Paris trying to keep a closed guard but White is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Paris dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A jab lands there for Paris.
Paris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Paris is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
White throws a looping overhand right but Paris ducks down to avoid it. #KD#
Paris drops White with a right and a left! Paris comes rushing in but White regains his composure and manages to keep Paris in guard.
#ROC#White is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
White is still in real trouble! Can Paris finish him?
Paris throws a big right hand that misses.
Paris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paris loads up on a big left hand. White felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Paris looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! White can't hide his disappointment, as Paris celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Paris!
After the big win, Marco Paris made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
BB 69 - Escobar vs Tavares
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Dean swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paris throws an overhand right that lands on Dean's shoulder, as Dean tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Paris there.
Dean misses with a combination
#TD#
and Paris decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dean's guard.
Paris trying to control the position from guard on top but Dean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paris forces his way into half guard.
Paris lands strikes from half guard.
Paris 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.
Paris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dean avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paris.
Dean felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dean avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paris.
Paris is nestled in close to Dean, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Paris looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dean with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC#Dean is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paris is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Dean is hurt! He's hurt bad - Paris fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Dean from any more punishment! Congratulations to Paris! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Paris!
Marco Paris took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
BB 63 - Escobar vs White
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Diesel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paris.
Diesel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Paris.
Diesel wants to clinch up but Paris keeps it at a distance.
Diesel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paris.
Paris looks to score with a jab to the body but Diesel is just out of range.
Diesel moves in looking to clinch but Paris pushes him off.
Diesel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Paris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Paris is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diesel is defending well.
Diesel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Paris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diesel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paris has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel.
Paris drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Paris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diesel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paris backwards.
Paris tries to pull guard but Diesel won't allow it.
#TD#
Paris is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Diesel can't fight it off and eventually Paris manages to take the fight to the floor. Diesel looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paris wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving. #T1#
Paris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Paris from controlling successfully.
Paris 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.
Paris is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diesel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Paris throwing strikes from guard but Diesel blocks nicely.
Paris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diesel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paris trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom. #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.
Paris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Paris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Paris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diesel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paris.
Diesel has Paris pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Paris wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Diesel has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel. #T3#
Paris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Paris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel tries to work over Paris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paris's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel. #TD#
Paris tightens his grip and picks Diesel up, before dumping him to the ground. Diesel manages to land in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Paris's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diesel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paris seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Paris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diesel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Paris postures up and lands a big shot to Diesel's brow. #T4#
Paris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paris postures up.
Paris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paris distracts Diesel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paris stands up over Diesel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Paris scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paris lands a couple of elbows.
Paris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paris throws a big elbow that misses.
Paris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Paris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Paris dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Diesel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diesel tries to clinch but Paris moves out of range.
Diesel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diesel moves out of range as Paris strikes.
Diesel tries to clinch but Paris moves away
enabling Paris to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Diesel has closed the distance and engaged Paris in a clinch.
Paris is trying to pull guard but Diesel has him pressed against the cage.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Paris.
#TD#
Paris jumps guard.
Diesel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paris looking to control but Diesel passes into half guard.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris trying to control here.
Paris is trying to get back to full guard.
Paris holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paris is trying to maintain the position but Diesel is very close to passing his half guard.
Paris moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Paris throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Paris wants to hit a sweep here but Diesel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Paris there!
Diesel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Paris wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Paris throwing punches despite being mounted.
Paris manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Paris throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diesel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Paris manages to get to full guard.
Paris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Paris is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Voltsz Diesel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Diesel throws a shot to the body.
#TD#
Paris looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Paris throwing shots but Diesel is blocking nicely.
Paris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diesel's head.
Paris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paris prevents Diesel from improving his position.
Paris lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel trying to control from the bottom.
Paris is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Paris trying to control from half guard but Diesel is working away.
Paris is nestled in close to Diesel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Paris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Paris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paris seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Paris throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Diesel to regain full guard.
Paris scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diesel controls Paris momentarily but Paris frees himself. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Paris from controlling successfully.
Paris throwing strikes but missing.
Paris lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Paris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diesel can do to turn this around?
Diesel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Our spies down at at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform us that Diesel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Paris trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marco Paris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Paris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Paris throws a big elbow that misses.
Diesel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paris.
Paris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Paris drops back looking for a leg! Diesel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diesel manages to kick Paris off! Paris jumps back into Diesel's guard.
Paris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Voltsz Diesel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diesel tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Diesel closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Paris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paris looks to score with a jab to the body but Diesel is just out of range.#T4#
Paris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diesel is looking to clinch.
Diesel scores with a decent looking hook.
Paris scores with a punch to the head.
Paris uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diesel has time to react.
Voltsz Diesel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Paris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diesel closes the distance but Paris moves to the side #TD#
and Paris counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diesel won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paris is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paris works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Paris showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Paris 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight for Marco Paris!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Marco Paris!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Marco Paris!
Marco Paris wins by unanimous decision!
Marco Paris gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
BB 57 - Capellio vs Bartz 2
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Obaminator throws a hook but Paris avoids it easily.
Obaminator definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A low kick lands for Obaminator.
Obaminator lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Paris at a distance.
Obaminator fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Paris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Obaminator swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paris missing with a left hand there. Obaminator was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Obaminator throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Obaminator backs off Paris throws a huge counter combo but Obaminator manages to avoid it all.
Paris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Paris feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Obaminator working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paris seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Paris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Obaminator works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Obaminator manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paris manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paris controls Obaminator momentarily but Obaminator frees himself.
Paris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Obaminator trying to control the position from guard on top but Paris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obaminator stands and throws Paris's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Paris tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Obaminator wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Paris, who protects the arm well.
Paris tries to bench press Obaminator off him but Obaminator keeps the position. #T2##SUB#
Obaminator working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Obaminator trying to control the action but Paris is working from the bottom.
Paris is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Obaminator is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Paris is controlling an arm, preventing Obaminator from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Paris is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Paris is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Paris has given up his back here. Will Obaminator look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB#
Obaminator goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Paris escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Obaminator is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Obaminator is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Paris scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Paris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Obaminator is looking to improve his position.
Obaminator makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Obaminator.
Obaminator trying to keep a closed guard but Paris is proving a slippery customer.
Paris postures up and lands a big shot to Obaminator's brow.
Paris landing with the ground and pound.
Paris trying to control but Obaminator is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Obaminator working for a triangle but Paris defends it easily.
Paris looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Barack Obaminator will probably get the nod.
That's time! Obaminator's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Obaminator keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obaminator.
Paris slips under a jab.
Paris drops his hands momentarily and Obaminator takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Obaminator lands a jab to the head.
Paris tries to clinch up but Obaminator circles away and keeps his distance.
Paris looks to throw the jab but Obaminator is out of range.
Paris scores with a shot to the body.
Barack Obaminator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obaminator throws a head kick that misses.
And Paris tries to counter it with a takedown but Obaminator pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Paris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obaminator was well out of range. Poor timing from Paris.
Paris throws a jab but it's blocked by Obaminator.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obaminator misses with a straight left.
Paris wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Obaminator misses the target.
Obaminator throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Paris moves out of range as Obaminator throws a body kick.
Paris let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Paris scores with a jab to the jaw.
Obaminator scores with a jab to the body.
Paris on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Paris staying out of range there.
Obaminator lands a leg kick that knocks Paris off balance momentarily.
Obaminator slips under a jab from Paris.
Paris throws a predictable looking body shot
and Obaminator counters with a stiff right hand.
Obaminator avoids a punch combination nicely.
Obaminator misses with a straight right.
Obaminator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paris.
A little jabbing left from Paris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Obaminator throws a leg kick but Paris moved away.
Nice defenses there by Paris.
Paris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obaminator.
Obaminator throws a leg kick but Paris sees it coming and moves out of range.
Paris throws the left hand but Obaminator avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Obaminator pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice defenses there by Paris.
Obaminator is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paris can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obaminator lunges at Paris with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Paris's hand.
Paris throws a body punch but Obaminator moves out of range.
Obaminator misses with an uppercut. Paris saw that one coming.
Obaminator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paris.
Obaminator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Paris clinches.
Obaminator wants to get back to striking at distance but Paris won't allow it.
Paris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Obaminator backwards.
Paris has a couple of punches blocked by Obaminator.
#BC#
Obaminator breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Obaminator throws an overhand right that lands on Paris's shoulder, as Paris tries to avoid the shot.
Paris tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Obaminator, as that shot connected.
A low kick lands for Obaminator.
Paris takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Obaminator misses with a straight right. #T3##TD2#
Paris gets the takedown into side control.
Paris scoring with punches and elbows.
Paris lands a decent elbow from side control.
Obaminator on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Obaminator's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Paris tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paris has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Paris lands some shots froms side control.#SUB2#
Paris is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Obaminator has escaped the position, nice work there.
Obaminator is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Obaminator is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Obaminator looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paris slips a nice elbow through Obaminator's hands, connecting with Obaminator's forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paris looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Paris scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Paris is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Paris scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Paris is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Obaminator reverses the position - he's now on top in Paris's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marco Paris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Paris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paris takes a jab right on the kisser.
Obaminator lands a nice shot to the body.
Paris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Obaminator looks to land a left hand but Paris moved out of range nicely.
Obaminator throws a body punch but Paris moves out of range.
Paris now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Paris darts in trying to clinch
and Obaminator counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice straight punches there by Obaminator. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Obaminator.
A punch lands to the side of Obaminator 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Paris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Obaminator defends well and Paris ends up having to push Obaminator into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obaminator misses the shot to the body.
Obaminator just misses with a punch to the body.
Paris is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Paris checks a low kick from Obaminator.
Obaminator keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obaminator throws a jab when Paris was well out of range.#T1#
Obaminator wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Obaminator misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barack Obaminator is winning the standup battle so far.
Paris shoots in looking for a takedown but Obaminator manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Paris connects with a right hand. Obaminator shakes it off.
Obaminator throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paris fails to land the takedown.
Barack Obaminator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Paris.
Obaminator looks to land a right hand but Paris moved out of range.
Paris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Paris.
A low kick lands for Obaminator.
Barack Obaminator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paris.
Obaminator avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obaminator. Paris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obaminator is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Paris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Obaminator misses with a straight right.
Paris misses with a body shot
and Obaminator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paris goes for a double leg but Obaminator avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Obaminator continues to drive forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obaminator fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Paris.
Paris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Paris's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Obaminator jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Paris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obaminator.
Obaminator throws a leg kick which misses Paris's front leg but catches the back leg as Paris tries to avoid it.
Paris goes for a double leg but Obaminator avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Obaminator continues to drive forward.
Obaminator stuns Paris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Obaminator swats away the attempt to clinch by Paris.
Paris gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Obaminator connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barack Obaminator is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Obaminator scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Paris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Obaminator breaks from the clinch.
Obaminator stuffs the takedown.
Obaminator is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Paris tries to clinch there but Obaminator circles away.
Paris fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Obaminator looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Paris slips a straight right by Obaminator.
Paris checks a leg kick.
Marco Paris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Obaminator misses with a hook. Paris ducked under it nicely.
Paris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paris takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Obaminator throws a low kick, looking for Paris's leg but Paris calmly moves out of range.
Obaminator lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Obaminator.
Obaminator connects with a nice looking jab.
Obaminator thuds a left hand into Paris's body.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paris thuds a left hand into Obaminator's body.
Obaminator throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Obaminator fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Paris on the side of the head.
Paris fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Obaminator avoids it really well and circles away.
Paris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obaminator swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paris ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Paris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obaminator sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Obaminator darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Paris drops his hands momentarily and Obaminator takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Obaminator cracks Paris with an open hand slap.
Donk. Obaminator catches Paris right on the button with a cross.
Paris checks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barack Obaminator showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Obaminator 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Barack Obaminator!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Barack Obaminator!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Barack Obaminator!
Barack Obaminator wins by unanimous decision!
Barack Obaminator seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
BB 50 - Obaminator vs Adam 3
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Galanis throws a hook but Paris avoids it easily.#TD#
Paris looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Galanis manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Paris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Galanis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Paris pushes off an throws an elbow but Galanis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD#
Paris lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galanis controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Paris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galanis keeps working.
Paris trying to mount his opponent but Galanis defends it. #T1#
Paris with the ground and pound but Galanis uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Paris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galanis looking for a sweep. Not yet Galanis, not yet.
Paris with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paris trying to control but Galanis is working from the bottom.
Paris controlling from the top position.
Galanis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Paris is controlling him. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Paris is working Galanis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Galanis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Paris is controlling him.
Paris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Galanis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Paris is controlling him.
Paris throws a strike but Galanis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Paris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galanis is one step ahead there.
Galanis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Galanis tries to stand but Paris is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Paris wants to sweep here but Galanis controlling him for the moment.
Paris is working hard here to advance position.
Paris manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Galanis manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Paris content to stall in guard here.
Galanis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Galanis is controlling Paris's posture.
Paris throws a big elbow that misses.
Galanis wants to stand but Paris is controlling the position.
Paris working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Paris looking to sit in guard and control but Galanis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Galanis wants to stand but Paris has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galanis sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marco Paris will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Galanis slips a straight right by Paris.
Galanis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Galanis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paris.
Paris takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Paris scores with a shot to the body.
Galanis looks to land a left hand but Paris moved out of range nicely.
Donk. Paris catches Galanis right on the button with a cross.
We've been told by Paris's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Galanis but Galanis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanis thows a leg kick but Paris checks it
and Galanis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paris scores with a jab to the head.
Paris looks to land a left hand but Galanis moved out of range nicely.
Paris looks to land a left hand but Galanis moved out of range nicely.#T1##KD#
Paris throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Galanis tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#Galanis is rocked!
Paris is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Galanis is still in real trouble! Can Paris finish him?
Paris throwing strikes but missing.
Paris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Galanis seems to have recovered his senses.
Paris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galanis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paris throwing strikes but missing.
Galanis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Galanis trying to keep a closed guard but Paris is proving a slippery customer.
Galanis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paris.
Paris is in close to Galanis's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Galanis wants to sweep but no luck.
Paris scoring with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paris throws a big right hand that misses.
Paris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paris 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.
Paris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Galanis keeping moving, preventing Paris from controlling successfully.
Paris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Paris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paris throws a strike but Galanis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Paris tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Galanis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Galanis stopping the sweep attempt from Paris.
Galanis trying to control the position from guard on top but Paris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galanis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Paris trying to keep a closed guard but Galanis is proving a slippery customer.
Galanis wants to stand but Paris has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paris misses with an uppercut
and Galanis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galanis can do to turn this around?
Good standup being displayed there by Paris as he connects with a hook.
Paris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marco Paris is winning the standup battle so far.
Galanis throws a body punch but Paris moves out of range.
Paris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paris is trying hard to land a takedown here. Galanis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paris throws a nice looking combination but Galanis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marco Paris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paris misses the body punch
enabling Galanis to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Galanis drives through and clinches with Paris against the cage.
Galanis lands a left hand.
Paris is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Galanis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paris lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Galanis breaks from the clinch.
Paris scores with a punch to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Paris dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Paris throws a right hand that misses
and Galanis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paris will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Paris lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice sprawl there from Galanis as Paris shoots in.#CL2#
Galanis clinches.
Galanis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paris.
Paris trying to control the position but instead, Galanis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Paris into the cage.
Galanis lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris tries to pull guard but Galanis won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galanis swings wildly with an uppercut but Paris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paris tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Galanis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Paris gets the takedown into side control. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Galanis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paris in side control, throwing shots but Galanis defends.
Paris wants to control but Galanis is keeping him busy.
Paris sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Galanis is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Marco Paris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paris trying to control the action but Galanis is working from the bottom.
Paris working the ground and pound from side control.
An elbow from Paris crashes against the mat.
Paris throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Marco Paris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##SUB#
Paris looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Paris landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Galanis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Paris is trying to get back to full guard.
Galanis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Galanis stalling away here and it's allowed Paris to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Galanis controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Galanis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paris keeping full guard, as Galanis tries to pass.
Paris wants to hit a sweep here but Galanis passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Paris there!
Galanis controlling from mount.
Galanis wants to control but Paris has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T4#
Galanis wants to free his trapped foot but Paris is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Galanis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Paris!
Galanis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Paris is trying to escape the mount.
Galanis looking to control but Paris is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paris keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Galanis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Paris 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Marco Paris!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Marco Paris!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Marco Paris!
Marco Paris wins by unanimous decision!
Marco Paris really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
BB 43 - Paris vs Nakagawa
Date: Apr 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Paris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No luck for Nakagawa with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Nakagawa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Paris looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Paris has escaped the position, nice work there.
Paris tries to bench press Nakagawa off him but Nakagawa keeps the position.
Nakagawa lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Paris down.
Nakagawa scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paris gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Paris moves into full guard.
#T1#
Nakagawa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Paris is looking to sweep but instead, Nakagawa has passed into half guard.
Paris is looking for a sweep. Nakagawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nakagawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paris keeps working.
Paris has a hand on Nakagawa's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nakagawa takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Paris throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Paris is working to get back to half guard.
Nakagawa landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Nakagawa fails to move to back control.
Nakagawa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Paris in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Paris can't escape the position.
Paris 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.
Paris makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paris.
Nakagawa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nakagawa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paris looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nakagawa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nakagawa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Paris wants to get back to full guard.
Nakagawa passes to side control.
Paris is trying to get back to half guard.
Nakagawa working the ground and pound.
Nakagawa lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Paris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Nakagawa tries for a kimura but Paris is defending well. #SUB2#
Nakagawa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Paris is not content to let Nakagawa control the position.
Paris throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Paris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paris is working hard here to advance position.
Paris manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nakagawa's best efforts.
Paris wants to improve his position but Nakagawa is controlling well.
Paris trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that round.
That's time! Paris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nakagawa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Paris counters with a left to the body.
Nakagawa digs a good hook to Paris's body.
Paris thuds a left hand into Nakagawa's body.
Paris slips under a jab from Nakagawa.
Good shot there by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa lands with a nice combination. Paris backs away looking to recover.
Paris with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nakagawa to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been told by Paris's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paris connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nakagawa's hands.
Paris misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakagawa dives in for a single leg takedown but Paris sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Paris misses its target.#CL2#
Nakagawa rushes Paris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nakagawa tries to work over Paris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Paris tries to work over Nakagawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakagawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paris's elbow. #T1##TD#
Paris turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Paris.
Nakagawa struggling a bit here.
Paris working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakagawa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Paris trying to control the position but Nakagawa is working away.
Paris lands an elbow.
Paris working the head with strikes.
Nakagawa wants to control but Paris postures up.
Check out the look on Paris's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Paris scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Nakagawa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paris landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nakagawa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Paris off and has taken his back!
Paris is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Nakagawa looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Paris taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BB 26 - Paris vs Obaminator
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Paris rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Obaminator to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Marco Paris has been cut.#CL#
Paris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Paris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Paris closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Obaminator actively working from the bottom here.
Obaminator is trying to control but can't.
Paris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Obaminator defending well though. #SUB2#
Obaminator looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paris seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Obaminator is trying to control but can't.
Obaminator is trying to get back to full guard.
Obaminator trying to control here.
Paris scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Obaminator tries to roll over but Paris keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Paris. #SUB2#
Obaminator looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Obaminator won't allow Paris to pass to mount.
Paris prevents Obaminator from improving his position.
Paris 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.
Paris scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Paris scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Paris trying to mount his opponent but Obaminator defends it.
Paris is looking to take a break and control but Obaminator is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Obaminator is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Obaminator has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Paris. Oh but Obaminator has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Paris goes limp - he's gone! Obaminator jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Barack Obaminator!
Barack Obaminator is the new middleweight champion!
Barack Obaminator seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
BB 16 - Paris vs Tavares
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Paris moves out of range of the body kick from Tavares.
Good shot there by Tavares.
Paris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tavares swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Paris clinches up with Tavares and pushes him back against the cage.
Tavares swings wildly with an uppercut but Paris uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paris.
Tavares digs a right hand into Paris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paris's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Paris.
Paris swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paris takes a shot to the head.
Paris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Paris is trying to trip Tavares. He has hold of a leg but Tavares is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Paris persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paris throws a big right hand that misses.
Paris tries to free his leg and advance position but Tavares is retaining full guard.
Paris works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Paris scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Paris prevents Tavares from improving his position.#T1#
Paris lands strikes from half guard.
Paris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tavares's head.
Paris thows a huge punch but Tavares dodges it nicely.
Paris seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Paris wants to pass to mount but Tavares is defending the position.
Paris is trying to control the action in half guard but Tavares is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tavares trying to control but Paris postures up.
Paris is looking to advance position but Tavares won't allow it.
Tavares keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Paris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tavares keeps working.
Paris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tavares is staying active underneath Paris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tavares keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Paris trying to control the action but Tavares is working from the bottom.
Tavares is looking to improve his position.
Paris winds up and cracks Tavares with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Paris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tavares's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paris is trying to control the action in half guard but Tavares is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tavares keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Paris lands with a punch from half guard.
Paris is stalling here. Tavares is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Paris seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tavares has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Paris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Paris sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Paris slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Paris 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.
Paris keeping moving, preventing Tavares from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paris being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paris wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Paris dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Paris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tavares circles away.
Paris doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tavares counters with a stiff right hand.
Paris misses with a jab to the body
and Tavares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tavares looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Paris throws a lazy uppercut
and Tavares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Tavares counters with a nice right hand that sends Paris toppling to the canvas! Paris scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tavares finish him?!#ROC2#Paris is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Marco Paris has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tavares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh Paris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A punch lands to the side of Tavares 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Paris seems to have got his legs back now.
Paris tries for a takedown but Tavares sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tavares has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Paris misses the target.
Paris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tavares defends well and Paris ends up having to push Tavares into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Paris takes a shot to the head.
Paris tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tavares smiles and moves away.
A left lands for Tavares.#T1#
Paris misses with a looping right.
Paris misses with a straight right.
Tavares missing with a left hand there. Paris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paris half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Paris connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tavares momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Paris misses the target.
Marco Paris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paris loads up on a big right hand but Tavares slips the punch.
Paris lands a jab to Tavares's midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tavares.
Paris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tavares as he avoids it easily.
Paris shoots for a takedown but Tavares saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A swing and a miss from Paris.
Horrible takedown attempt by Paris or perhaps it was just good defense by Tavares, which made it look bad.
Paris misses with a straight left.
Tavares now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Paris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tavares. Tavares obviously looking to wear him down.
Paris is looking to clinch but Tavares is avoiding it.
It seemed like Tavares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Paris manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tavares on his heels. He'll look to pass Tavares's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paris throws a big elbow that misses.
Tavares 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.
Tavares utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tavares swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tavares trying to keep a closed guard but Paris is proving a slippery customer.
Tavares has momentary wrist control but Paris slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Paris won't allow Tavares to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Paris's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Paris stands and throws Tavares's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Paris lands an elbow.
Marco Paris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paris tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tavares dodges the ground and pound from Paris.
Paris trying to control the action but Tavares is working from the bottom.
Tavares can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
The ground and pound from Paris seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
An elbow from Paris crashes against the mat.
Tavares tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Paris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Paris is chipping away with strikes.
Tavares managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Paris.
Paris with the ground and pound but Tavares regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Paris trying to mount his opponent but Tavares defends it.
Paris is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Paris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Manny Tavares will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marco Paris's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3##CL#
Paris closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tavares.
Tavares throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paris tries to pull guard but Tavares forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Paris.
Paris blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Paris.
Paris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paris working aggressively here.
Tavares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tavares pushes Paris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tavares is pressed up against the cage. Paris has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tavares down to the mat. Tavares avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A jab from Paris finds it's way through Tavares's defenses.
Tavares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL#
Paris closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Tavares.
A short right from Paris.
Tavares takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Tavares blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paris.
Tavares tries a body shot but Paris blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tavares. #BC2#
Tavares breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tavares circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Paris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Paris throws a head punch that misses.
Tavares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tavares scores with a shoulder strike.
Paris fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tavares lands a nice uppercut.
Paris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marco Paris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Tavares.
Paris has a couple of punches blocked by Tavares.
Paris tries a body shot but Tavares blocks it.
Paris jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tavares walks away with a smile on his face. Paris gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tavares throws a push kick but Paris slaps the foot to one side.
Tavares blocks a jab.#T2#
Donk. Paris catches Tavares right on the button with a cross.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tavares!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paris fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manny Tavares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Paris darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tavares misses with an uppercut. Paris saw that one coming.
Paris looks to throw the jab but Tavares is out of range.
Paris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tavares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Tavares misses.
Paris is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Paris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paris throws an off balance right hand
and Tavares counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tavares throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
A jab from Paris misses.
Paris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tavares.
Tavares is looking for the big counter here.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Paris ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Paris.
Paris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paris wants to clinch up but Tavares keeps it at a distance.
Tavares digs a good hook to Paris's body.
Tavares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tavares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paris missing with a left hand there. Tavares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tavares defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paris.
Paris tries to clinch there but Tavares circles away.
It seemed like Tavares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Tavares looks for the body kick but Paris saw that one coming.
Paris shoots in looking for a takedown. Tavares tries to sprawl out of it but Paris keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tavares manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Paris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tavares, pushing him back against the cage.
Tavares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paris tries to pull guard but Tavares won't allow it.
Paris is trying to pull guard but Tavares turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Tavares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paris looks to throw the jab but Tavares is out of range.
Paris with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Tavares to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paris lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tavares swats away the attempt to clinch by Paris.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Manny Tavares just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Marco Paris's cut.
That's time! Paris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4##TD#
Paris drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tavares taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tavares struggling a bit here.
Paris throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tavares is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tavares sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Paris fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Paris trying to control the position but Tavares is working away. #T1#
Paris sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tavares is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tavares defending against the ground and pound.
Tavares tries to escape but Paris is in control.
Paris is looking to take a break and control but Tavares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paris throws an elbow but Tavares slips to the side and avoids it well.
Paris tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tavares takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tavares takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2#
Tavares struggling a bit here.
Tavares avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Paris.
Paris is trying to ground and pound but Tavares uses the momentary lack of control by Paris to regain half guard.
Tavares avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paris.
Paris is looking to stall here but Tavares recovers full guard.
Paris postures up.
#T3#
Paris trying to control but Tavares is working from the bottom.
Paris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tavares swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tavares preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paris stops Tavares from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paris.
Tavares just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Paris rushes Tavares and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paris drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tavares pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T4#
Paris tries to clinch up but Tavares circles away and keeps his distance.
A big right from Paris misses.
It seemed like Tavares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Paris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paris looks to throw the jab but Tavares is out of range.
Tavares slips under a jab.
Paris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
Manny Tavares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tavares throws a shot from downtown. Paris moves away and avoids it.
Paris jabs at Tavares's body.
Nice jab there from Tavares.
Tavares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tavares's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Paris connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tavares scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paris wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Paris had his way with Manny Tavares in that round.
The cut man is working on Marco Paris's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
A combination from Tavares does no damage.
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paris was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Paris wants to clinch.
Paris tries to clinch
and Tavares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paris throws a shot from downtown. Tavares moves away and avoids it.
Tavares throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paris was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Tavares swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Tavares throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tavares throws a right hand that Paris ducks under and follows up with a left that Paris also avoids with ease.
Paris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tavares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tavares looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Paris throws out a powerful jab.
Tavares throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd cheers as Tavares lands an impressive looking overhand right. Paris doesn't seem phased though.
Paris blocks the body kick.
Paris throws a nice looking combination but Tavares bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tavares! But no joy.
Paris connects with a right hand. Tavares shakes it off.
Tavares scores with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tavares lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Paris has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Paris and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tavares misses with a body shot.
#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tavares. Paris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tavares rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paris jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Paris lands with an overhand left.
Paris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tavares.
Tavares doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Paris lands a nice shot to the body.
Paris is looking to clinch.
Tavares takes one on the button.
Tavares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paris throws out the jab.
Paris shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tavares pinned against the cage. Tavares gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Paris will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Paris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tavares throws a jab but it's blocked by Paris.
Tavares throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Paris looks to land a right hand but Tavares moved out of range.
Paris moves out of range of the body kick from Tavares.
#TD#
Paris bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Tavares's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tavares managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Paris.
Paris looks up at the clock and then as Tavares takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Paris smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T4#
Tavares defending against the ground and pound.
Tavares is trying to improve his position.
Tavares avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Paris.
Paris landing a few strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tavares is looking to reverse the position.
Paris tries to score with some ground and pound. Tavares controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tavares is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Paris asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marco Paris.
I think Paris 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Marco Paris!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Marco Paris!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Marco Paris!
Marco Paris wins by unanimous decision!
Marco Paris retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Marco Paris thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BB 8 - Broderick vs Paris
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paris lands with a left to the head.
Broderick wants to stall.
Paris working aggressively here.
Broderick takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Broderick .
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Broderick .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Broderick .
Broderick misses with a punch on the inside.
Broderick landing knees to the head.
#TD2#
Paris gets control of Broderick 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Paris will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Broderick won't allow Paris to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Paris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Broderick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paris on the ground.
Paris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Paris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paris distracts Broderick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Broderick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Paris is controlling him.
Paris slips nicely into half guard.
Paris takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Paris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Paris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Paris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Paris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Paris scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Broderick is refusing to be controlled, as Paris sits in half guard.
Broderick won't allow Paris to pass to mount.
Paris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Broderick defending well though.
Broderick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Paris is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Broderick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Paris.
Paris trying to control from half guard but Broderick is working away. #T3#
Paris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Paris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paris takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Broderick is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Paris scores with a couple of nice shots.
Paris working the head and body with strikes.
Paris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Paris prevents Broderick from standing back up.
Paris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paris trying to control the action but Broderick is working from the bottom. #T4#
Broderick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Paris.
Paris is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Paris throwing shots but Broderick is blocking nicely.
Broderick wants to get back to his feet.
Broderick keeping his head moving to avoid the 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. Paris connects with a nice short shot to Broderick 's temple.
Paris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paris thows a huge punch but Broderick dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Paris.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Paris dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Paris clinches with his opponent.
Broderick misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Broderick .
Paris drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Broderick gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Broderick tries a body shot but Paris blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Broderick - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2#
Paris breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Paris rushes Broderick and presses him up against the cage.
Broderick taking a breather.
Paris displaying some good clinch control by pressing Broderick up against the cage.#TD2#
Paris lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris thows a huge punch but Broderick dodges it nicely.
Broderick is not content to let Paris control the position.
Broderick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Paris lands a nice short elbow.
Paris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Paris throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Broderick to regain full guard.
Paris forces his way into half guard.
Paris works his way into side control.
Broderick parries the strikes from Paris easily there. Paris is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Broderick to escape.
Broderick is pushing Paris's head away, looking to escape. Paris manages to hold on to the position though.
Paris scores with punches from side control.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Paris. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T2#
Broderick dodges the ground and pound from Paris.
Broderick is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Paris in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Broderick is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Paris has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Broderick regains half guard, as Paris was trying to land strikes.
Paris wants to take a breather but Broderick is having none of it.
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. Paris connects with a nice short shot to Broderick 's temple.
Paris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Paris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Paris passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3#
Paris throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Broderick because Paris loaded up on that one.
Paris lands a nice shot to the head.
Paris with good strikes from the mount here!
Paris throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Broderick because Paris loaded up on that one.
Broderick wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Paris lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Paris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Broderick is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Paris postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Broderick looks a forlorn figure.
#T4#
Broderick is in a horrible position here. Paris smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Paris thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Broderick wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Paris.
Paris looking to finish Broderick with some ground and pound. This is bad for Broderick !
Paris scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#ROC2#Broderick is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Hunter Broderick has been cut.
Paris lands a big shot to the head and Broderick winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Marco Paris!
Marco Paris is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Marco Paris thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BLAZE IT UP! 3
Date: Sep 14, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Paris gets a double leg takedown into Bonin's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonin wants to stand up but Paris is controlling him.
Paris connects with a couple of short punches.
Paris 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.
Bonin wants to stand up but Paris is controlling him.
Paris scoring with some ground and pound.
Paris connects with a couple of short punches.
Bonin told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Paris won't allow Bonin to get back to his feet.
Paris controlling from the top position.
Paris is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bonin wants to stand but Paris is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris is pushing down on Bonin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bonin is fighting to maintain full guard but Paris has managed to sneak the leg through.
Paris has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#ES2#
Bonin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Paris ducks under a wild hook from Bonin.
Paris tries to counter by clinching up but Bonin breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Bonin misses with an uppercut. Paris saw that one coming.
William Bonin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bonin looks to land a right hand but Paris moved out of range.
Paris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bonin throws out the jab. #CL#
Paris darts in and clinches Bonin up against the cage.
Paris keeps control of Bonin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paris misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Bonin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paris moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bonin misses with an uppercut. Paris saw that one coming.
Paris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot lands for Paris.#CL#
Bonin gets tackled into the cage by Paris. Paris maintains the clinch. #TD#
Paris successfully pulls guard.
Paris might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Paris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bonin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Paris is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Bonin is looking to stand up but Paris won't let him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paris wants to sweep here but Bonin controlling him for the moment.
Paris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Paris postures up and lands a big shot to Bonin's brow.
Paris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Paris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Paris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Paris lands a couple of elbows.
Bonin is looking to stand up but Paris isn't so interested in that idea.
Paris tries to free his leg and advance position but Bonin is retaining full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Paris postures up and lands a big shot to Bonin's brow.
Bonin wants to stand and escape but Paris is having none of it. #T3#
Paris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bonin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonin wants to get back to his feet but Paris is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Paris is working Bonin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Paris stays in close to Bonin's body and controls the position.
Paris content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bonin wants to stand and escape but Paris is having none of it.
Paris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paris prevents Bonin from getting back to his feet.
Paris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Paris trying to control but Bonin is working from the bottom.
Bonin wants to stand but Paris is controlling the position.
Paris is pushing down on Bonin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bonin is fighting to maintain full guard but Paris has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Bonin has hold of Paris's hands but Paris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Paris lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Paris lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#Bonin is rocked!
Paris working Bonin over with strikes.
Bonin is still in real trouble! Can Paris finish him?
Paris 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.
Paris lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Bonin! More strikes land and this one is all over! Paris jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Paris!
After winning the bout, Marco Paris 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:
GC 393
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Paris doesn't manage to clinch there - Green circles away.
Paris backing away here, and Green unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Paris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Green throws a quick inside leg kick.
Green closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Paris is just out of range.
Green tries to move into range but Paris moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Paris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Green stalling the fight.
Green fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Paris fails to land.
Paris misses with the head strike.
Paris tries to pull guard but Green forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Paris is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Green fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Paris fails to land.
Paris looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green blocking some punches.
Paris misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paris. #T1#
Green looking to stall.
#BC2#
Green breaks from the clinch.
Green staying out of range there.
Paris swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Paris lands a head shot.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paris.
Paris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paris cracks Green with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Green swings for the body but Paris moves out of range.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paris moves away.
Paris attempts a counter takedown but Green avoids it well and moves away.
Paris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Paris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Paris catches Green with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Paris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Green.
Green takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Paris throws out a loose jab but Green uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Paris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paris misses with a straight left.
Paris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Green chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Green pivots, looking for a leg kick but Paris is out of range and Green settles back down.
Green takes a jab right on the kisser.
Some wild striking there from Paris.
Paris looks to land a right hand but Green moved out of range.
Green looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mike Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paris sizes up Green with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Paris misses with a takedown attempt - Green sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paris throws a lazy uppercut
and Green counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paris looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paris.
Green throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Paris counter with a right hand.
Paris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Paris is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Paris throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Green let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Paris throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paris is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Paris getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Paris moves in looking to clinch but Green pushes him off.
Paris tries to clinch but Green is having none of it.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Green throws a body punch but Paris moves out of range.
Paris slips a jab from Green.
Paris misses with a looping right.
Green tries to move into range but Paris moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Paris shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Green holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Paris throwing shots but Green is blocking nicely.
Green on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Green is trying to maintain the position but Paris is very close to passing his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paris looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Green tries to roll over but Paris keeps him under control.
Green is looking to control Paris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Green avoid being mounted?
Paris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Green's head.
Green is trying to get back to full guard.
Paris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Green has a hand on Paris's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Paris takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Paris with a couple of short strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Paris dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Green throws a jab but it's blocked by Paris.
Paris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around?
Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paris missing with a left hand there. Green was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Green throws a leg kick but Paris moved away.
Paris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Green.
Paris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Green but Green pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green.
Paris is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Green.
Paris shoots for a takedown but Green saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Green takes one on the button.
Green scores with a hook to the body. Paris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green throws a jab when Paris was well out of range.
Paris ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marco Paris is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice cross by Paris.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Paris here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Paris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Green stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Green wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Paris fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Green avoids it really well and circles away.
Paris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Green fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Green throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD#
Green gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Green wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paris postures up in Green's guard and throws a big left but Green blocks it.
Green avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Green keeping moving, preventing Paris from controlling successfully.
Paris scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
Paris chips away with some ground and pound.
Paris slips nicely into half guard.
Green avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paris.
Paris looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Green is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paris's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paris's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green keeps control of the position easily here as Paris tries to buck him off.
#T3#
Paris rolls, trying to escape but Green keeps control of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Green controlling well, preventing Paris from escaping the position.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Paris tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Green controlling the pace for now.
Green trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Paris really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Paris is working hard here to advance position.
Green controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Green will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
A left lands for Green.#CL#
Paris moves into range and clinches up with Green.
Still in the clinch, Green scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Paris manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Paris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Paris keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Paris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Green is one step ahead there. #T1#
Green trying to control but Paris is working from the bottom.
Paris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Paris tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Green seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Paris throwing strikes from guard but Green blocks nicely.
Paris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Green preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paris postures up in Green's guard and throws a big left but Green blocks it.
Paris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Green 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#
Green not doing much here.
Paris is staying active underneath Green, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Paris tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.#T3#
Green looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Green stalling.
Paris tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Paris is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Green's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Green's back!
Paris scores with punches from the back.
You can see the frustration on Green's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Paris trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Green has hold of Paris's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Green is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Paris off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Paris missing with strikes from the back.
Marco Paris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green covering up well and avoiding damage.
Paris gets his hands free as Green looks to control.
Paris punches the canvas rather than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Paris clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Paris throws a looping overhand right but Green ducks down to avoid it.
Green only half commits to the counter leg kick.#TD#
Paris drives through with a takedown into Green's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Green keeping moving, preventing Paris from controlling successfully.
Paris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Paris trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
Green trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Paris chips away with some ground and pound.
Paris stands up over Green, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Paris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Green looking to control.
Green utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paris wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
Paris working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Paris stands up over Green, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Green working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paris.
Paris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paris is looking to work some ground and pound but Green has wrist control.
Paris looking to pass the guard.
Green wants to sweep here but Paris controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Green keeping moving, preventing Paris from controlling successfully.
Paris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Green working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paris.
Paris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Paris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Green is fending him off so far but Paris persists. Nope, Green circles away and we're back to standing.
Paris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Paris feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Greens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Green lands a front kick.
Paris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Green.
Paris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Green circles away.
Paris takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Paris misses with a wild body shot.
Green scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Paris misses the target.
Green throws out a counter right but Paris avoids it with no problem.
Green drops his hands momentarily and Paris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Paris takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Paris slips under a jab.
Paris works over Green's head and body with a nice combination.
Paris blocks a low kick nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green moves out of range as Paris strikes.
Paris darts in looking for a takedown but Green gets double underhooks and turns Paris into the cage.
Green looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Green fails to land.
Paris working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Green breaks the clinch.
Paris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Paris tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Paris shoots for a takedown but Green saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Green throws a low kick but Paris moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Green.
Green lands a nice leg kick that just misses Paris's sensitive parts.
Paris shoots in looking for a takedown but Green manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A big right from Paris misses.
Green thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paris throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Green counters with a lovely shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Green scores with a hook to the body. Paris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A solid leg kick lands there for Green.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Marco Paris will probably get the nod.
That's time! Paris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Green scores with a leg kick.
Paris is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Green cracks Paris with an open hand slap.
Paris throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Green connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paris throws a leg kick but Green moved away.
Green moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick lands for Green.
Green fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Green.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paris moves away.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paris.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paris.
#TD#
Green gets caught napping as Paris dives in and scores a takedown. Green manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Paris throws a big elbow that misses.
Paris wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Green controls Paris momentarily but Paris frees himself.
Green wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Paris stopping the sweep attempt from Green.
Green is trying to control the position but Paris postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Paris shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Paris showed some decent athleticism there.
Paris thows a huge punch but Green dodges it nicely.
Mike Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marco Paris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Paris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Green is doing well to control the position and prevent Paris from advancing to side control.
Paris controlling the action here.
Paris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Green wants to get back to full guard.
Green on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Paris trying to pass the guard but Green defending well. #T3#
Paris winds up and cracks Green with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Green trying to control here.
Green is trying to get back to full guard.
Paris looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Green with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Paris is nestled in close to Green, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Green is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Green wants to get back to full guard.
Paris passes the guard and advances to mount!
Paris looking to control but Green is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Paris landing strikes, looking to finish!
Paris lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Green hang on?
Paris avoids the attempt from Green to control.
BOOM! Paris connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Paris postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Green looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC#Green is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paris working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Paris showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Paris 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Paris!
Marco Paris retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Marco Paris thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
GC 391
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Paris scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Paris 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.
White wants to control but Paris is keeping busy.
White wants to get back to full guard.
Paris looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks White with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #CUT2#It looks like Thor White has been cut.
Paris is thwarting White's attempts to control the position.
Paris is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and White reverses the position - he's now on top in Paris's guard.
Paris wants to improve his position but instead White has moved into half guard.
Paris is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute White jumps into side control!#T1##SUB#
White is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Paris is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Paris manages to work his way to half guard, despite White's best efforts.#SUB#
White is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paris doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time White.
Paris is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Paris lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Paris gets back to full guard.
Paris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
White seems keen to control Paris's posture.
Paris lands a couple of digs.
Paris cracks White with a solid left hand.
Paris working some strikes from top position.
Paris working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Paris working some strikes from top position.
White is trying to control the position but Paris postures up.
Paris scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paris throws a big elbow that misses.
Paris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Paris works over White with some ground and pound from guard.
Paris passes into half guard.
White is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Paris scores with a couple of nice shots.
White has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paris is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
White looking for subs from the bottom but Paris mounts him!
Paris lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
White tries to hold on but Paris postures up.
Paris lands a big shot there that rocks White but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paris working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Paris lands a big shot there that rocks White but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
White is in a horrible position here. Paris smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Paris with shots to the head and body - White looks very uncomfortable down there.
Paris lands a big shot there that rocks White but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The referee warns White that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
White wants to control but Paris is having none of it.
Paris trying to control but White is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Paris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thor White's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
White takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Paris misses with a series of wild punches.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Paris finds it's way through White's defenses.
White on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Paris walks into a left hand. #CUT#It looks like Marco Paris has been cut.
White keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Paris drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from Paris crashes against the mat.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Paris working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paris fails to land a wild elbow strike.
White takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Paris scoring with punches from side control. #T1#
White on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
White is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Paris cracks White with a big elbow.
Paris creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Paris working away.
Paris is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Paris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paris scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at White to see if he's OK.#T2#
Paris working away.
Paris wants to control but White is keeping him busy.
Paris creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You can see the frustration on White's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
White takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Paris tries to score with some ground and pound. White controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Paris in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
White tries to get back to half guard but can't.
White takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T3#
Paris in side control, throwing shots but White defends.
Paris scoring with punches from side control.
Paris wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
Paris is chipping away with strikes.
Paris connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused White some visible discomfort.
Marco Paris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paris working the ground and pound from side control.
Paris working away.
Paris lands a few punches from side control.
Paris working the ground and pound from side control.
Paris scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at White to see if he's OK.
Paris cracks White with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Paris landing a few strikes.
Paris trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on White's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paris is working White over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The strikes coming from Paris are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Paris. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
White taking punishment in the form of punches.
White struggling a bit here.
Paris scores with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Paris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Good exchange - Paris coming out on top.
Paris connects with a single shot there.
Paris connects with a single shot there.
Paris misses with a wild combination.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marco Paris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paris misses with a straight left.
Paris ducks under a wild hook from White.
Paris slips under a jab from White.
Paris dips to his left and cracks White with an uppercut!#CL2#
Paris closes the distance and clinches.
White tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paris just stands there and leans against the cage.
Paris stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
White tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paris just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White tries to pull guard but Paris forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Paris scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
White is trying to pull guard but Paris turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Paris stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Paris fails to land.
White tries to pull guard but Paris holds him up against the cage and eventually White drops back down to his feet.
Paris lands a hook that snaps the head of White backwards.
Paris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of White backwards.
Paris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paris lands a right hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Paris.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#White is rocked!#TD2#
White is fighting off a takedown attempt but Paris is just too persistent for him and manages to trip White to the mat. White regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Oh White is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paris working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paris lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Paris working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Paris is working White over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Paris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Paris content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Paris's corner is telling him to maintain position.
White keeping moving, preventing Paris from controlling successfully.
Paris scoring with punches to the head and body.
White is trying to keep Paris in close.
White seems to have got his legs back now.
Paris keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of White's head.#T3#
Paris trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Paris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Paris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Paris tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard.
Paris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
White seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
White has his foot on Paris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paris works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Paris working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of White's head.#SUB#
White looking for a guillotine here but Paris defends easily.
#SUB#
White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paris works over White with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
White working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paris works over White with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Paris really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Paris cracks a nice hook into White's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Paris does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Paris takes the fight into the clinch.
Paris lands a damaging elbow.
A short left from Paris.
Paris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paris swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Paris.
White tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paris just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
White pulls guard effortlessly.
Paris with a nice head shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paris is in close to White's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Paris's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
White keeping full guard, as Paris tries to pass.
Paris lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Paris is working White over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Paris looking to pass the guard.
Paris working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Paris postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it.
Paris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paris throws a strike but White rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Paris wants to improve his position but instead White has moved into half guard.
Paris regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Paris wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment.
Paris 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#
Paris throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing White to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paris trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paris scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
White trying to control the position.
White keeping moving, preventing Paris from controlling successfully.
Paris landing some decent shots from guard.
Paris trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
White is trying to keep Paris in close.
Paris is working White over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
White is trying to keep Paris in close.
#SUB#
White had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paris defends it easily.
Paris pushes down on White's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Paris wants to control but White is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paris is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Paris lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Paris dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
White connects with a nice looking jab.
White takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Paris swings widly with a right hand
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White ducks under a wild hook from Paris.
Paris gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Paris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marco Paris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paris tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
Paris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
White shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice jab there from Paris.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Paris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by White there.
White ducks under a wild hook from Paris.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Paris counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Paris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paris works over White with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Paris lands a couple of elbows.
Paris looking to sit in guard and control but White gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Paris manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. White manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Paris postures up and lands a big shot to White's brow.
White has momentary wrist control but Paris slips an elbow through the middle.
Paris trying to control but White is working from the bottom. #SUB#
White is looking for a triangle but Paris pushes his legs off easily.
Marco Paris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Paris landing some decent shots from guard.
Paris looking to sit in guard and control but White gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
White preventing the sweep.
Paris manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. White manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
White wants to sweep here but Paris controlling him for the moment.
Paris working some strikes from top position.#T3#
White keeping moving, preventing Paris from controlling successfully.
Paris postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Paris 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.
White is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
White keeping moving, preventing Paris from controlling successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Paris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paris lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
White working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paris passes easily into side control. Nice work.
White is looking for a sweep.
Thor White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Paris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Paris has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 43:50
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Paris!
Marco Paris is the new middleweight champion!
Marco Paris thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Paris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Paris wants to clinch up but Alexander keeps it at a distance.
Alexander doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paris.
Paris keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Paris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Paris drives through and clinches with Alexander against the cage.
Paris working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexander.
Paris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Paris has Alexander pushed against the cage.
Paris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Alexander misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Paris shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alexander's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paris pushing down on Alexander's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Paris is trying to control. Alexander wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alexander wants to get back to his feet.
Alexander is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Paris scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Paris throws a strike but Alexander avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Paris tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexander is retaining full guard.
Alexander utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander keeping moving, preventing Paris from controlling successfully.
Alexander really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alexander keeping full guard, as Paris tries to pass.
Paris 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.
Paris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexander keeping moving, preventing Paris from controlling successfully.
Paris postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alexander keeping moving, preventing Paris from controlling successfully. #T2#
Alexander keeping full guard, as Paris tries to pass.
Paris throws a strike but Alexander rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Paris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Paris sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alexander's guard. #T3#
Paris tries to pass to full mount but Alexander defends it.
Paris with the ground and pound but Alexander uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Paris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexander is keeping the position for now.
Paris lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Paris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Paris throwing strikes from guard but Alexander blocks nicely.
Paris trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paris is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alexander avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paris throws a big right hand that misses.
Paris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paris throws a big elbow that misses.
Paris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paris wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Paris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Paris dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Paris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paris is looking to clinch but Alexander is avoiding it.
Alexander misses with a body shot.
Paris lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Paris cracks Alexander with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#Alexander is rocked!
Crack! Paris connects with the perfect overhand right and Alexander falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Paris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marco Paris!
Marco Paris retains his welterweight title!
Marco Paris thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Martin Alexander was interviewed post fight and said 'I will learn from this experience.'. |
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Event:
GC 384
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Paris moves into the clinch successfully.
Bari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bari lands a nice shot to the body.
Bari takes a shot to the head.
Paris is looking for a takedown.
Bari tries a body shot but Paris blocks it.
#BC2#
Bari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paris misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bari counter with a right hand.
Paris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Bari to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Marco Paris has been cut.#TD#
Paris shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bari napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bari on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bari can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bari is trying to get back to half guard.
Bari parries the strikes from Paris easily there. Paris is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bari to escape.
Paris grinds an elbow into Bari's temple. #T1#
Paris throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bari is trying to control Paris's posture but Paris avoids it.
Bari is trying to get back to half guard.
Paris sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bari is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bari is trying to escape the position but Paris is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bari tries to buck Paris off but Paris is having none of it.
Paris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bari keeps working.
Bari tries to escape but Paris is in control.
Bari avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Paris.
Paris connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bari some visible discomfort.
#T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Paris.
Paris throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bari taking a bit of punishment here - Paris scoring with strikes.
Paris scores with punches from side control.
Paris grinds an elbow into Bari's temple. #SUB#
Paris thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bari is trying to get back to half guard.
Paris wants to control but Bari is keeping him busy.
Bari is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Bari tries to get to full guard but Paris has control of the leg.
Bari avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paris.
Bari is looking to improve his position.
Bari felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Paris is trying to control the action in half guard but Bari is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bari trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Paris there.
Bari trying to control here.
Paris 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.
Paris throwing shots but Bari is blocking nicely. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bari wants to get back to full guard.
Paris is trying to control the action in half guard but Bari is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paris uses his free foot to push down on Bari's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bari.
We've been hearing that Paris has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bari blocking the ground and pound.
Paris landing strikes, looking to finish!
Paris misses with a head shot.
Bari wants to hold on but Paris pushes him away.
The referee warns Bari that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Paris postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Bari bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Paris and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Paris!
Marco Paris is the new welterweight champion!
Marco Paris seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
GC 378 Paris vs Somebody
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Paris throws a jab when Somebody was well out of range.
And Somebody responds with a good body kick, but Paris manages to step out the way in time.
Somebody throws a hook to the side of Paris's head but Paris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Somebody throws a lazy right hand but Paris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Somebody connects with a crisp jab.
Somebody avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paris misses with a hook
and Somebody counters with a straight right hand.
Somebody swings for the body but Paris moves out of range.
Paris checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Paris was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Somebody.
Somebody pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Somebody slips a straight right by Paris.
Somebody swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Somebody drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD#
Paris shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paris lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Paris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Somebody keeps working. #T1#
Paris looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Paris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Somebody defending well though.
Somebody wants to improve his position but Paris is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paris 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.
Somebody trying to control from the bottom.
Paris trying to control from half guard but Somebody is working away.
Paris is looking to advance position but Somebody won't allow it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Somebody keeping hold of Paris's head, controlling as best he can.
Paris lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Paris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Paris looks to land a strike but Somebody avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Paris wants to pass the guard but Somebody is keeping the position.
Somebody wants to sweep but no luck.
Paris throws an elbow that misses. Somebody uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Paris's guard. Nice move by Somebody!#REVB#
Somebody would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Somebody must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Paris manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Somebody manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Paris advances position into side control!
Somebody is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Somebody is pushing Paris's head away, looking to escape. Paris manages to hold on to the position though.#T4#
Paris creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Somebody sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Somebody is trying to get back to half guard.
Paris lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paris is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Somebody's shoulder. That is not cool.
Paris scores with punches from side control.
Somebody is looking for a sweep.
Somebody is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Paris dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Somebody!
Paris lands a nice hook to Somebody's body. Somebody takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Paris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice shot lands for Paris.
Paris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Paris drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Paris won't allow Somebody to sweep him here.
Somebody wants to stand up but Paris is controlling him.
Paris postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Somebody preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Somebody keeping moving, preventing Paris from controlling successfully.
Marco Paris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paris scoring with some ground and pound.
Somebody being controlled here, momentarily.
Paris sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Somebody's guard.
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. Paris connects with a nice short shot to Somebody's temple.
Paris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Somebody defending well though.
Somebody gets full guard.
Paris landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC#Somebody is rocked!#T2#
Somebody can't keep his opponent in guard - Paris advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Somebody is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Paris wants to control but Somebody is keeping him busy.
Paris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Paris lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Somebody! More strikes land and this one is all over! Paris jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Paris!
A very excited looking Marco Paris made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WPFA XLVIII: Christmas Clash 2
Date: Dec 25, 2020 |
#R1#
DeAngelo just misses with a punch to the body.
Paris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Paris gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Paris decides to pull guard.
Paris wants to sweep here but DeAngelo controlling him for the moment.
Paris is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
DeAngelo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Paris, up you get!
Paris takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
DeAngelo scores with a decent looking hook.
Paris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paris tries to counter with a clinch but DeAngelo shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Paris moves out of range of the strikes.
Paris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeAngelo tests Paris's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD#
DeAngelo drops Paris with a beautiful combination! Paris stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - DeAngelo is looking for the KO!#ROC#Paris is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Marco Paris has been cut.
DeAngelo looks to land a combination but Paris avoids it well.
And Paris tries to counter it with a takedown but DeAngelo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Paris is still on wobbly legs! Can DeAngelo finish him?
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Paris has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Paris closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Paris seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
DeAngelo is refusing to be controlled, as Paris sits in half guard.
Paris not doing much here.
#T2#
DeAngelo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paris.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paris in particular looking to stall.
DeAngelo is trying to escape back to his feet but Paris uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Paris working the ground and pound from side control.
Paris is looking to take a break and control but DeAngelo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DeAngelo stops Paris from passing to mount. #T3#
DeAngelo wants to get back to his feet.
Paris misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Paris controlling the position.
DeAngelo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Paris has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Paris scoring with punches from side control.
Paris staying calm.
Paris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Paris trying to control the position but DeAngelo is working away.
DeAngelo parries the strikes from Paris easily there. Paris is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable DeAngelo to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paris throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
DeAngelo prevents Paris from moving into mount.
DeAngelo pushes Paris away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Paris gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joseph DeAngelo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marco Paris's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
DeAngelo misses with the combination.
#TD2#
Paris drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Marco Paris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paris throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Paris wants to take a breather but DeAngelo manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Paris.
Paris is looking to work some ground and pound but DeAngelo has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris throws an elbow that misses. DeAngelo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Paris's guard. Nice move by DeAngelo!#REVR#
Paris controlling DeAngelo's posture. #T1#
Paris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DeAngelo wanted to stand there but Paris had control of the position.
Paris wants to hit a sweep here but DeAngelo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Paris there! #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Paris tries to lock up and control but DeAngelo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paris reaches up and holds on to DeAngelo to control the position.
Paris is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3##SU#
DeAngelo stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Paris misses with a low kick.
Paris throws an overhand right that lands on DeAngelo's shoulder, as DeAngelo tries to avoid the shot.
DeAngelo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Paris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeAngelo scores with a decent looking hook.
Paris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DeAngelo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paris with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling DeAngelo to score with a decent uppercut.
Paris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeAngelo.
Paris throws a series of punches but DeAngelo moves out of range. #T4#
DeAngelo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeAngelo throws a jab but it's blocked by Paris.
Paris wants to counter with a clinch but DeAngelo pushes him away.
DeAngelo throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the body from Paris misses
and DeAngelo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeAngelo throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Paris darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Paris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paris trying to mount his opponent but DeAngelo defends it.
DeAngelo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paris can do to turn this around?
Paris throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing DeAngelo to regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph DeAngelo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marco Paris's cut.
That's time! DeAngelo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Paris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeAngelo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
DeAngelo cracks Paris with an open hand slap.
DeAngelo throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Paris counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for DeAngelo!
DeAngelo bucks up and tries to throw Paris off but instead Paris has got his back!
DeAngelo covering up well and avoiding damage.
Paris throwing sloppy strikes.
Paris lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can DeAngelo hold on?!
Paris has good solid back control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Paris working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T1#
Paris keeps control of the position easily here as DeAngelo tries to buck him off.
Paris lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
DeAngelo trying to get back to his feet but Paris is in full control for now.
Paris lands a shot to the body. #ROC2#DeAngelo is rocked!#T2#
Paris is landing with strikes. DeAngelo can't take much more of this.
Oh DeAngelo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Paris is loading up with his shots from the back and DeAngelo is in big trouble! DeAngelo taps out to strikes and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Marco Paris!
Marco Paris thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WPFA XLIII: DeAngelo vs Fudd
Date: Nov 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paris looks to land a left hand but Bar moved out of range nicely.
Bar shoots in but Paris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bar.
Marco Paris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilhelm Bar.#TD#
Paris looking to score a takedown here. Bar is defending well but Paris drives through and ends up in Bar's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Bar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bar is tightening it up a little... Paris has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Paris reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Paris taps out! Nice BJJ there by Bar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Wilhelm Bar! |
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Event:
WPFA: Election Day
Date: Nov 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paris scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Paris instigates a clinch.
Paris pushes Core back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paris pushes Core back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Core wants to take the fight to the mat but Paris manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Paris lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB#
Core working for a triangle but Paris defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paris landing some decent shots from guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paris showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Core looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Paris has picked Core up and slammed him! Core can't keep hold of the triangle and Paris manages to pass to side control!#T1#
Core takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Paris staying calm.
Core is trying to control Paris's posture but Paris avoids it.
Paris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Core keeps working.
Core is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Core is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Core manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Paris landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Paris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Paris controlling the action here.#SUB#
Core actively working from the bottom here.
Paris lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Paris lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Core quite badly. Core pulls Paris in close trying to recover. Paris postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Core on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Core doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Paris!
Our winner, Marco Paris, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
David Core was interviewed post fight and said 'I am going to work on my shortcomings to come back even stronger!'. |
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Event:
WPFA XXXVI: Pipes vs Cristos
Date: Oct 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Somebody sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Paris somewhat.
A quick step to the side and Somebody tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick lands for Somebody.
Paris throws a lazy uppercut
and Paris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Paris clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Paris tightens his grip and picks Somebody up, before dumping him to the ground. Somebody manages to land in guard.
Paris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Somebody wants to sweep here but Paris controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Somebody is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Paris connects with a couple of short punches.
Somebody has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Paris has passed into side control.
Somebody tries to bench press Paris off him but Paris keeps the position.
Somebody is not content to let Paris control the position.
Somebody is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Paris is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T2#
Somebody tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paris lands a couple of good shots and Somebody has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Somebody is taking damage to the body and head. #ROC2#Somebody is rocked!
Paris is loading up with his shots from the back and Somebody is in big trouble! Somebody taps out to strikes and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Marco Paris!
Marco Paris decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
A&E's MARQUEE 5
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paris throws a hook but Slobberknacker avoids it easily.#TD#
Paris looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Paris stands up over Slobberknacker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Paris wants to control from the top but Slobberknacker keeps moving.
Paris's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Slobberknacker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Paris 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.
Slobberknacker has momentary wrist control but Paris slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Paris passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Paris landing strikes.
Paris cracks Slobberknacker with a big elbow.
Paris is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Slobberknacker's shoulder. That is not cool.
Paris in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slobberknacker managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Paris.
Slobberknacker takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Slobberknacker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Paris just content to control the position.
Paris throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2#
Slobberknacker is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Paris wants to control but Slobberknacker is keeping him busy.
Paris looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Slobberknacker is avoiding damage well.
Paris lands some shots froms side control.
Paris is working Slobberknacker over with some ground and pound from side control.
Paris controls the position.
Slobberknacker is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Paris is controlling him well.#T3#
Paris staying calm.
Paris lands a few punches from side control.
Paris working the body and head with strikes.
Slobberknacker is working to avoid the ground and pound but Paris connects with a decent elbow. #CUT#It looks like Fried Slobberknacker has been cut.
Paris working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Slobberknacker is rocked!
Paris cracks Slobberknacker with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Paris immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Slobberknacker is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Paris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Paris!
After winning the bout, Marco Paris 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:
Ash Pres: Bastard vs. Little
Date: Jul 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ravago paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ravago looks to land a left hand but Paris moved out of range nicely.
Paris throwing a counter right hand but Ravago manages to avoid it.
Santiago Ravago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ravago lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#It looks like Marco Paris has been cut.
Paris throws a lazy right hand but Ravago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ravago throws a leg kick #TD#
and Paris counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ravago!
Ravago is trying to get back to half guard.
Paris 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.
Ravago struggling a bit here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paris working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Paris grinds an elbow into Ravago's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ravago takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Ravago's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paris connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ravago some visible discomfort.
Ravago being controlled for a moment.
Paris scores with punches from side control.
Ravago is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Paris.
Paris with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ravago trying to control from the bottom.
Paris 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.
Paris controlling the pace. #T2#
Paris drops an elbow to the side of Ravago's head.
Paris 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. #ROC#Ravago is rocked!
Paris lands a big elbow - Ravago is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Paris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Paris!
An out of breath Marco Paris thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Ashbourne Presents: Affliction
Date: Jun 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Paris counters by clinching up.
Paris is struggling to control the position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Paris - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Paris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Paris wants the takedown. Jones is fighting it off but Paris persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jones's guard against the cage.
Paris postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Paris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paris with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones looking to control.
Paris is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Paris works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Paris sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paris chips away with some ground and pound.
Paris scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paris chips away with some ground and pound.
Paris 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.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Paris slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Paris lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#Jones is rocked!
Paris postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Jones covers up, he's hurt! Paris keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Paris and the ref steps in to end the fight! Paris can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Paris!
A victorious Marco Paris thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Ashbourne Presents: Initiation
Date: Jun 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Paris clinches with his opponent.
Mussa tries a body shot but Paris blocks it.
#TD#
Paris pulls guard successfully.
Paris is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Paris is nestled in close to Mussa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mussa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Paris seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Paris landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris stalling.
Paris has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Paris working over Mussa with some ground and pound. Mussa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Paris sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mussa is trying to stand back up but Paris is controlling him
Paris is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Paris trying to control the pace.
Mussa tries to kick Paris off but Paris keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mussa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Paris slips a nice elbow through Mussa's hands, connecting with Mussa's forehead.
Paris lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mussa has hold of Paris's hands but Paris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Paris lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paris drops an elbow to the side of Mussa's head.
Paris lands strikes from half guard.
Paris stalling.
Paris'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.#T3#
Paris works his way into side control.
Paris cracks Mussa with a big right hand but Mussa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paris lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mussa wants to get back to his feet but Paris is dominant here and he's now got Mussa's back!
Paris scores with strikes from the back.
Paris lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Paris throwing damaging strikes from the back! Mussa could be in trouble here!
Mussa is taking damage to the body and head.
Mussa covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
#T4#
Paris has good solid back control here.
Paris connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Mussa to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paris is landing with strikes. Mussa can't take much more of this.
Mussa is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Paris keeps control of the position easily here as Mussa tries to buck him off.
Mussa is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Paris scores with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Paris dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mussa throws a body kick that misses. #TD#
Paris scores with a takedown into Mussa's guard.
Paris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Paris with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Paris postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Paris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mussa can do to turn this around?
Paris lands a couple of digs.
Paris 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris chips away with some ground and pound.
Paris is stalling in the full guard.
Marco Paris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paris scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Paris looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paris content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Paris stays in close to Mussa's body and controls the position.
Paris works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Paris is nestled in close to Mussa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Paris. #T2#
Paris passes to full mount!
Paris lands a heavy elbow. #SUB#
Paris working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Paris lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mussa hang on?
Paris lands a big shot there that rocks Mussa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paris postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mussa looks a forlorn figure.
Mussa is bucking up trying to escape but Paris cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Paris lands a big elbow. #CUT#It looks like Ronaldo Mussa has been cut.
Paris in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T3#
Paris pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Paris content just to control the position here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Paris.
Paris looking to finish Mussa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mussa!
Paris content just to control the position here. #T4#
Paris landing strikes, looking to finish!
Paris dominating with strikes here.
Paris working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Paris lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC#Mussa is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paris looking to control and managing it successfully.
Paris with shots to the head and body - Mussa looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mussa is still in real trouble! Can Paris finish him?
Paris landing punches.
Mussa seems to have recovered his senses.
Mussa is in a horrible position here. Paris smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#CUT#That has opened up Ronaldo Mussa's cut even more.
Mussa takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Paris's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Paris!
A very excited looking Marco Paris made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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