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Event:
SICKNESS III
Date: Oct 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Paulo avoids the body shot from Choi.
Choi misses with a straight right.
Paulo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Choi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paulo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Choi finds it's way round the side to connect with Paulo's head.
Choi is looking to land body kicks.
Choi misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Paulo. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulo fails with a takedown attempt.
Choi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Paulo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Paulo misses with a straight right.
Paulo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Choi can pounce on him.
Paulo fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paulo. Choi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Choi misses with a straight left.
Paulo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Choi.
Paulo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Paulo doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Choi to counter with a crisp jab.
Hyun Jun Choi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Paulo.
Paulo dives in and grabs Choi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Choi pushes down on Paulo's head and hops out.
Choi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Choi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Choi wants it to stay on the feet.
Choi missing with a left hand there. Paulo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Choi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paulo.
Paulo misses with a takedown attempt
and Choi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Choi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Choi swings for the body but Paulo moves out of range.
Paulo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3##TD2#
Choi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Paulo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Choi is adopting a defensive guard.
Choi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Choi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paulo won't allow Choi to get back to his feet.
Choi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Choi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Paulo throwing strikes but missing.
Paulo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Choi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Choi pulls Paulo in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Paulo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Choi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Choi takes a swing at Paulo's ribcage but misses.
Paulo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Choi defends it well.
No luck for Paulo with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paulo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hyun Jun Choi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Paulo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Choi digs a good hook to Paulo's body.
Choi misses with a wild body shot.
Paulo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hyun Jun Choi is winning the standup battle so far.
Choi throws a leg kick which misses Paulo's front leg but catches the back leg as Paulo tries to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Paulo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Choi scores with a hook to the body. Paulo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Choi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Paulo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Choi was covering up waiting for the punch and Paulo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Choi trying to control the position here.
Paulo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Choi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paulo can do to turn this around?#T1#
Paulo preventing the sweep.
Paulo throws an elbow that misses. Choi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Paulo's guard. Nice move by Choi!#REVR#
Choi wants to pass the guard but Paulo is keeping the position.
Paulo has his hands on Choi's head, controlling the position.
Choi sitting in guard here, content to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Paulo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Choi postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Choi trying to control but Paulo is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Paulo holds on and takes a little breather.
Paulo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Choi stays in close to Paulo's body and controls the position.
Choi tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulo is retaining full guard.
Choi content to stall in guard here.
Paulo keeping moving, preventing Choi from controlling successfully.
Paulo keeping full guard, as Choi tries to pass.
Choi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Choi throws a series of punches but Paulo moves out of range.
And Paulo tries to counter it with a takedown but Choi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Paulo avoids the body shot from Choi.
#T3#
A lazy left from Choi finds it's target.
Paulo throws a lazy uppercut
and Choi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paulo throws a hook but Choi blocks it.
Paulo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Choi counters with a stiff right hand.
Hyun Jun Choi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Paulo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Paulo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Paulo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Choi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pedro Paulo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paulo is thwarting Choi's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Choi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Paulo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Paulo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Choi tries to roll over but Paulo keeps him under control.
Paulo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Paulo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Choi is concentrating on defense, preventing Paulo from advancing position.
Choi'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.
Paulo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Choi makes his way to full guard, as Paulo worked for a kimura.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Choi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hyun Jun Choi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Choi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Choi.
Paulo misses with a few strikes there.
Choi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Paulo finds it's way round the side to connect with Choi's head.
Paulo slips a jab from Choi.#TD2#
Paulo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Paulo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paulo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Choi to regain full guard. #T1#
Choi pulls Paulo in close to his closed guard and prevents Paulo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Paulo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paulo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paulo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paulo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paulo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Choi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Paulo throws a strike but Choi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Choi won't allow Paulo to sweep him here.
Paulo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Paulo looking for a sweep. Not yet Paulo, not yet. #T2#
Choi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulo is keeping the position for now.
Choi trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paulo is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Paulo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paulo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Paulo is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Paulo throws a strike but Choi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Choi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Choi trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hyun Jun Choi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Paulo looking for a sweep. Not yet Paulo, not yet.
Choi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Paulo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Choi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Further stalling from Choi.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Paulo controls Choi momentarily but Choi frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Choi checks a leg kick.
Choi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paulo was well out of range. Poor timing from Choi.
A clash of legs there as Paulo blocks the low kick.
Paulo with the counter takedown but Choi avoids it easily.
Choi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paulo moves away.
Choi lands a jab to the head.
Paulo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Choi.
Paulo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choi misses with a wild body shot.
Paulo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Paulo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Choi to the ground. Paulo is now in Choi's guard.
Pedro Paulo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paulo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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 Hyun Jun Choi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Choi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Hyun Jun Choi!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Hyun Jun Choi!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Hyun Jun Choi!
Hyun Jun Choi wins by unanimous decision!
Hyun Jun Choi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
BKFC 20 - Widenose v Anacoreta
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Paulo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shima!
Paulo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Shima is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Shima tries to improve position but can't.
Paulo throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Shima works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Shima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shima is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Paulo lands with a punch from half guard.
Paulo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Shima'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.
Paulo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Paulo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shima tries to kick Paulo off but Paulo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Paulo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Paulo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shima is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Paulo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Paulo is nestled in close to Shima, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Paulo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Paulo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shima's head.
Shima is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Shima on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shima tries to get out of the position.
Paulo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paulo throwing shots but Shima is blocking nicely.
Shima is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Paulo scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Paulo seems to be working for a kimura but Shima defends the submission attempt.
Paulo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Paulo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shima's head. #T2#
Paulo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Paulo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paulo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Paulo thows a huge punch but Shima dodges it nicely.
Paulo thows a huge punch but Shima dodges it nicely.
Paulo prevents Shima from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulo working the head and body with strikes.
Shima is trying to stand.
Paulo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paulo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shima defending well though. #T3#
Shima is doing well to control the position and prevent Paulo from advancing to side control.
Paulo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Paulo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Paulo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Paulo throwing shots but Shima is blocking nicely.
Shima trying to control but Paulo postures up.
Shima is trying to stand.
Paulo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shima defending well though.
Shima keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Paulo prevents Shima from standing back up.
#ES#
Shima has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Paulo is on him like a limpet, forcing Shima back against the cage.
Paulo misses with the head strike.
Paulo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shima fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shima misses the jab.
Paulo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T4#
Shima misses with a body shot.
Paulo misses with a leg kick.
Shima tries to counter by clinching up but Paulo breaks away and moves out of range.
Paulo misses with an uppercut. Shima saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Shima.
Paulo slips a straight right by Shima.
Shima misses the shot to the body.
Paulo shoots and misses #CL#
and Shima counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shima.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Paulo blocks a body shot from Shima.
Paulo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Paulo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Paulo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Shima moves into range and clinches up with Paulo.
Paulo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shima misses with some punches.
Paulo is trying to drag Shima to the mat but Shima just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short uppercut from Paulo.
Paulo throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Shima prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Paulo.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shima is defending well.
Paulo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shima is defending well.
Paulo throws a head punch that misses.
Paulo misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shima. #T1#
Paulo blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Shima.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Paulo controls the action.
Shima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of Paulo's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paulo.
Paulo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shima gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of Paulo's head.
Paulo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Paulo has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Paulo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Paulo has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Paulo blocking some punches.
Shima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Paulo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paulo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shima lands a shot to the body.
Shima gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paulo.
Paulo looking for a takedown.
Shima prevents the takedown attempt.
Tetsuo Shima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paulo misses with the head strike.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Paulo has Shima pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Paulo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shima tumbling to the mat - Paulo dives into Shima's guard.
Paulo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shima works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Shima wants to stand and escape but Paulo is having none of it.
Paulo throwing strikes but missing.
Paulo throws a strike but Shima rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Paulo pulls Shima in close to prevent any damage.
Paulo 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.
Shima wants to stand but Paulo is controlling his posture from full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Paulo holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shima is looking to stand up but Paulo won't let him.
Paulo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paulo has control of Shima's left arm, preventing Shima from doing any damage.
Pedro Paulo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shima won't allow Paulo to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shima trying to control but Paulo is working from the bottom. #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.
Tetsuo Shima dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Shima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paulo.
Shima darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Paulo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shima. Shima circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tetsuo Shima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shima takes a swing at Paulo's ribcage but misses.
Shima tries to clinch up but Paulo circles away and keeps his distance.
Paulo looks to score with a jab to the body but Shima is just out of range.
Shima misses with a hook
and Paulo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Paulo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Shima clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Shima.
Shima works on Paulo's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Paulo controls his hands.
Paulo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shima avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Paulo is looking for a takedown.
A body shot lands from Shima.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shima.
Paulo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shima after a bit of a struggle.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Paulo.
Shima stalling in the clinch but Paulo improves position.
Paulo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paulo prevents a body shot from Shima.
Paulo is looking for a takedown.
Paulo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Paulo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shima gets underhooks to prevent Paulo's takedown attempt.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paulo.
Paulo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paulo is looking for a takedown.
Paulo prevents a body shot from Shima.
Paulo tries for a takedown but Shima manages to get underhooks.
Paulo lands a hook that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Paulo on the inside.
Paulo throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Paulo prevents a body shot from Shima.
Paulo has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Shima lands a nice uppercut.
Paulo gets through Shima's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Paulo fails to land.
Shima stalls.
Paulo misses with a punch on the inside.
Shima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Paulo throws a head punch that misses.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paulo backwards.
Paulo has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
A short body shot lands from Shima as the two fighters clinch.
Shima lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Shima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paulo blocks a jab.
Shima works the jab nicely.#T4#
Shima bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Paulo's head backwards.
Shima is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shima misses with a straight left.
Paulo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shima defends it well.
Paulo ducks under a wild hook from Shima.
A combination from Paulo does no damage.
Paulo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shima misses with an uppercut.
Paulo shoots in but no luck this time.
Tetsuo Shima is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paulo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Paulo.
Paulo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shima defends it well.
Paulo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shima.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo Shima showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shima 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuo Shima!
A victorious Tetsuo Shima 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:
BKFC 18 - Hurst vs Jackson
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Allah. Those never looked like landing.
Paulo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Allah slips a jab and a cross from Paulo.
Paulo lands a head kick. Allah smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Yeshua Allah has been cut.
Allah throws a right hand that Paulo ducks under and follows up with a left that Paulo also avoids with ease.
Paulo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Paulo clinches up with Allah and pushes him back against the cage.
Paulo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Allah is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Allah backwards.
Paulo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Paulo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Allah can't fight it off and eventually Paulo manages to take the fight to the floor. Allah looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Allah has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paulo chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Allah seems keen to control Paulo's posture.
Paulo is in close to Allah's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulo connects with a couple of short punches.
Allah working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paulo. #SUB#
Allah is looking for a triangle but Paulo pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Paulo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Allah is looking for a triangle but Paulo pushes his legs off easily.
Allah working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paulo.
Allah is trying to keep Paulo in close.
Paulo connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Allah is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Paulo is working Allah over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Paulo distracts Allah with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Allah working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paulo.
Paulo wants to pass the guard but Allah is keeping the position.
Paulo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paulo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Underground Rio. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Allah has his foot on Paulo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paulo works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Paulo drops back looking for a leg! Allah is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Allah manages to kick Paulo off! Paulo jumps back into Allah's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paulo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paulo postures up.
Paulo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Paulo scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Allah is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Paulo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Allah is breathing heavily.
Paulo lands a couple of digs.
Paulo throws a big right hand that misses.
Paulo throws a big right hand that misses.
Paulo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Allah has momentary wrist control but Paulo slips an elbow through the middle.
Paulo scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Paulo wants to pass the guard but Allah is keeping the position.
Paulo chips away with some ground and pound.
Allah is trying to keep Paulo in close.
Paulo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Allah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paulo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Paulo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Paulo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paulo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Paulo throws an elbow that misses. Allah uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Paulo's guard. Nice move by Allah!#REVR#
Paulo has control of Allah's left arm, preventing Allah from doing any damage.
Paulo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Allah stopping the sweep attempt from Paulo.
Allah tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulo is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Paulo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yeshua Allah's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Paulo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Allah to the ground. Paulo is now in Allah's guard.
Paulo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Paulo postures up and lands a big shot to Allah's brow.
Paulo throws a big elbow that misses.
Paulo throws a big elbow that misses.
Allah looking to control.
Paulo throwing strikes but missing.
Paulo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Paulo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Paulo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Allah's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paulo is one step ahead there.
Paulo connects with a couple of short punches.
Paulo chips away with some ground and pound.
Paulo working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Paulo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Paulo cracks Allah with a solid left hand.
Allah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paulo postures up in Allah's guard and throws a big left but Allah blocks it.
Paulo landing with the ground and pound.
Paulo throws a big elbow that misses.
Paulo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Paulo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paulo connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC2#Allah is rocked!
Paulo landing some decent shots from guard.
Oh Allah is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paulo postures up and lands a big shot to Allah's brow.
Paulo postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Allah covers up, he's hurt! Paulo keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Paulo and the ref steps in to end the fight! Paulo can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Paulo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Pedro Paulo made sure he mentioned Hardcore Alchemy, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
BKFC - 185 Bracket
Date: Jul 02, 2021 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Paulo.
A countering left hand to the body from Chapelle misses.
Chapelle throws a nice looking combination but Paulo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Chapelle misses.
Chapelle misses with a left hand
and Paulo counters with a straight right hand.
Chapelle throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Paulo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Paulo pushes down on Chapelle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Paulo wants to pass to mount but Chapelle is defending the position.
Paulo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Paulo slips a nice elbow through Chapelle's hands, connecting with Chapelle's forehead.#ROC#Chapelle is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paulo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chapelle is still in real trouble! Can Paulo finish him?
Paulo working Chapelle over with strikes.
Paulo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chapelle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Paulo scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Chapelle has hold of Paulo's hands but Paulo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chapelle is looking to escape.
Chapelle on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Paulo is nestled in close to Chapelle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Paulo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chapelle's head.
Paulo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paulo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chapelle is looking to escape.
Paulo working the head and body with strikes.
Paulo drops an elbow to the side of Chapelle's head. #T2#
Paulo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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. Paulo connects with a nice short shot to Chapelle's temple.
Chapelle pushes Paulo off looking to stand but Paulo dives back in and keeps control.
Paulo working over Chapelle with some ground and pound. Chapelle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paulo winds up and cracks Chapelle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Paulo scores with a big shot! Chapelle's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Chapelle! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Paulo!
Pedro Paulo made sure to mention his sponsor, Hardcore Alchemy in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Fabian Chapelle stepped up to the mic, saying 'A big sorry for losing here but i'll be back stronger and better, congrats to my opponent who was today better as me ! I need to gain more experience . Despite my loss a big thanks on Organization:Brass Knuckles for the fightoffer, also a big thanks on the great public and fans, I'll be back stronge'. |
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Event:
BKFC - 135/145 Bracket
Date: Jun 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Paulo fails with an attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Del Geno.
Del Geno 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.
Del Geno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Del Geno throws a looping overhand right but Paulo ducks down to avoid it.
Paulo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Del Geno defends it well.
Del Geno throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paulo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Del Geno sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Paulo somewhat.
Paulo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Geno.
Del Geno throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paulo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Del Geno throws a left and a right that both miss
and Paulo counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Geno digs a good body shot into Paulo's ribs.
A big left from Del Geno misses.
Paulo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Del Geno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Del Geno throwing a counter right hand but Paulo manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Paulo closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Del Geno. #T1#
Paulo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paulo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Del Geno is defending well.
Paulo misses with some punches.
Del Geno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Paulo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Del Geno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Del Geno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Del Geno missing with a left hand there. Paulo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paulo moves out of range of the strikes.
Paulo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Del Geno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paulo manages to avoid it.
Paulo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Del Geno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Del Geno looks to land a left hand but Paulo moved out of range nicely.
Paulo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Paulo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Del Geno.
Del Geno goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paulo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Del Geno.
Paulo throws out a counter right but Del Geno avoids it with no problem.
Del Geno scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC#Paulo is rocked!
Paulo throws a nice looking combination but Del Geno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paulo is still on wobbly legs! Can Del Geno finish him?
Paolo Del Geno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Del Geno cracks Paulo with a hook to the temple - Paulo is on wobbly legs here! Del Geno swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Paulo falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Del Geno wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paolo Del Geno!
After winning the bout, Paolo Del Geno 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:
BKFC 6 - Boxaaja vs Yonic
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paulo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harris circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck for Harris with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Paulo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Harris's guard.
Paulo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paulo postures up in Harris's guard and throws a big left but Harris blocks it.
Paulo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Harris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Harris is trying to keep Paulo in close.
Harris has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Harris keeping full guard, as Paulo tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Harris looking for a guillotine here but Paulo defends easily.
Paulo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Paulo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Paulo preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paulo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harris wants to sweep but no luck.
Paulo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Paulo postures up and lands a big shot to Harris's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Paulo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harris has a closed guard, preventing Paulo from standing up.
Paulo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Harris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paulo.
Paulo works over Harris with some ground and pound from guard.
Harris on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harris tries to get out of the position.
Paulo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paulo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Paulo works over Harris with some ground and pound from guard.
Paulo scoring with punches to the head and body.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harris is on top in guard.
#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harris lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Harris stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Paulo throws up his legs and catches Harris in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Harris tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Paulo! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pedro Paulo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Pedro Paulo waved his t-shirt featuring Hardcore Alchemy's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
KO 6: Cools VS Wayne
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Paulo. No joy for Kaalim on that attempt.
Kaalim closes the distance and clinches up with Paulo, looking for a takedown. Kaalim pushes Paulo against the cage but Paulo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Paulo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Paulo with the ground and pound but Kaalim uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB#
Paulo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kaalim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paulo has managed to get both his arms back between Kaalim's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kaalim has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Paulo doesn't defend quickly enough and Kaalim has managed to lock this one up! Can Paulo escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kaalim on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dhaahir Kaalim!
During a confident post fight interview, Dhaahir Kaalim thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Release the kraken!
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Petrovic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Paulo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Paulo explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Paulo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paulo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Paulo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paulo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pedro Paulo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paulo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paulo is looking to counter the offense by Petrovic and move into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paulo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Petrovic.
Pedro Paulo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Petrovic.#CL#
Paulo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Petrovic, pushing him back against the cage.
Paulo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Petrovic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Paulo has picked Petrovic up - he's going for a ride! Paulo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Petrovic taking some punishment here, with Paulo in his half guard.
Paulo controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Petrovic manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Paulo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Petrovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paulo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Paulo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Petrovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paulo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Petrovic's head.
Petrovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paulo is one step ahead there.
Petrovic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Petrovic has momentary wrist control but Paulo slips an elbow through the middle.
Paulo preventing the sweep.
Paulo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Paulo'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.
Paulo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Petrovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Paulo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Paulo is stalling in the full guard.
Paulo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paulo controlling from the top position.
Petrovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paulo 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.
Paulo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Paulo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Petrovic wants to sweep here but Paulo controlling him for the moment.
Paulo 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.
Paulo preventing the sweep.
Paulo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Petrovic on the ground.
Paulo is in close to Petrovic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Petrovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Petrovic, not yet.
Paulo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Paulo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Paulo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Petrovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paulo 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. #T4#
Paulo with a nice head shot there.
Paulo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Paulo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulo postures up and lands a big shot to Petrovic's brow.
Paulo lands a couple of digs.
Petrovic controls Paulo momentarily but Paulo frees himself.
Paulo chips away with some ground and pound.
Paulo postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrovic looks winded!#SUB2#
Petrovic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Petrovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Petrovic is trying to keep Paulo in close.
Paulo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Paulo postures up and lands a big shot to Petrovic's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Paulo dominated that round.
That's time! Paulo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Paulo rushes Petrovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Paulo lands a takedown into guard.
Paulo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Paulo stays in close to Petrovic's body and controls the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Paulo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Paulo is stalling in the full guard.
Paulo 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.
Paulo 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. #T1#
Petrovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paulo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Paulo.
Pedro Paulo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Petrovic trying to keep a closed guard but Paulo is proving a slippery customer.
Paulo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrovic can do to turn this around?
Petrovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paulo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Paulo cracks Petrovic with a solid left hand.
Paulo controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Paulo's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Paulo stands up over Petrovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Paulo landing with the ground and pound.
Paulo won't allow Petrovic to sweep him here.
Paulo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Petrovic 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#
Paulo tries to get to full guard but Petrovic has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Petrovic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Petrovic is breathing heavily.
Petrovic not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Paulo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Petrovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Petrovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paulo is pulling down on Petrovic's head to control his posture.
Petrovic throwing strikes from guard but Paulo blocks nicely.
Petrovic is fighting to break Paulo's control of his arms but Paulo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Paulo wants to sweep but no luck.
Paulo controlling the position.
Petrovic wants to pass the guard but Paulo is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Petrovic has gone for a leg lock! Paulo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Petrovic's guard.#REVR##T4#
Petrovic has momentary wrist control but Paulo slips an elbow through the middle.
Paulo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Paulo is stalling in the full guard.
Further stalling from Paulo.
Petrovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paulo is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paulo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Paulo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Paulo looks to land a combination but Petrovic avoids it well.
Paulo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paulo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Petrovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Petrovic tries to counter by closing the distance.
Petrovic checks a low kick from Paulo.
Paulo misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Paulo.
A punch combination from Paulo misses.
Petrovic tries for a takedown but Paulo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Paulo rushes Petrovic and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Paulo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Paulo manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrovic is looking to regain half guard here but Paulo keeps moving and retains side control.
Petrovic 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.#T1#
Petrovic trying to remain calm as Paulo controls from the top position.
Paulo lands some shots froms side control.
Paulo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Petrovic is looking to regain half guard here but Paulo keeps moving and retains side control.
Petrovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paulo taking a breather here.
Petrovic is trying to get back to half guard.
Paulo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Petrovic to see if he's OK.
Paulo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ROC#Petrovic is rocked!
Paulo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Petrovic is still in real trouble! Can Paulo finish him?
Paulo working the head and body with strikes.
Petrovic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Paulo staying calm.
A big shot lands for Paulo! That's hurt Petrovic! Will he recover? Paulo fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Paulo! |
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Event:
Junglefights 3
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Paulo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tico to the mat! Tico manages to get full guard.
Paulo is working Tico over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tico on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tico tries to get out of the position.
Paulo 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.
Tico looking to control.
Paulo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paulo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tico controls Paulo momentarily but Paulo frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paulo controls the pace.
Paulo postures up and lands a big shot to Tico's brow.
Tico has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Paulo won't allow Tico to sweep him here. #T1#
Tico can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paulo controls the pace.
Paulo postures up.
Paulo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tico looking for a sweep. Not yet Tico, not yet.
Paulo postures up in Tico's guard and throws a big left but Tico blocks it.
Tico looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Paulo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tico's head.
Paulo postures up in Tico's guard and throws a big left but Tico blocks it.
Paulo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paulo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tico is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paulo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Tico 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.
Paulo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Paulo cracks Tico with a solid left hand.
Tico wants to sweep but no luck.
Paulo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Paulo lands a couple of digs.
Paulo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tico will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tico is trying to control the position but Paulo postures up. #T3#
Paulo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Paulo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Paulo controlling from the top position.
Tico trying to keep a closed guard but Paulo is proving a slippery customer.
Paulo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tico looking for a sweep. Not yet Tico, not yet.
Tico is trying to control the position but Paulo postures up. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tico working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paulo.
Paulo controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tico stuffs the takedown.
Tico swats away the attempt to clinch by Paulo.
Tico throwing a counter right hand but Paulo manages to avoid it.
Paulo tries to clinch but Tico is having none of it.
Tico misses the jab.
Tico Tico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paulo misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Tico moves into the clinch.
Tico has had enough of the clinch but Paulo keeps him there for the moment.
Paulo is working for takedown but Tico is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paulo is trying to drag Tico to the mat but Tico just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tico Tico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Paulo.
Paulo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tico swings wildly with an uppercut but Paulo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paulo misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Paulo 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#
Paulo moves in looking to clinch but Tico pushes him off.
Paulo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paulo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tico swats away the attempt to clinch by Paulo.
Tico misses with a looping right.
Paulo wants to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Tico misses its target.
Paulo fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tico enables Paulo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tico manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tico has momentary wrist control but Paulo slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paulo's guard. #REVR#
Paulo keeping moving, preventing Tico from controlling successfully. #T1#
Paulo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tico trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paulo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Paulo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tico is one step ahead there. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tico trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tico is really struggling to control Paulo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Paulo is pulling down on Tico's head. It's preventing any offense from Tico, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sloppy strikes from Tico. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Tico avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Tico wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Paulo clinches with his opponent.
Tico scores with a shoulder strike.
Paulo goes for a takedown attempt but Tico pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paulo.
Tico pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Paulo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Paulo has eaten all the pies!
You can see the frustration on Tico's face as Paulo controls the position.
Paulo in side control, throwing shots but Tico defends.
We've been informed that Paulo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tico is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tico wants to control but Paulo postures up.#T4#
Paulo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Tico's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paulo lands an elbow.
Tico is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Paulo off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tico gets his hands free as Paulo looks to control.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tico's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tico keeps control of the position easily here as Paulo tries to buck him off.
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tico Tico 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Paulo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paulo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paulo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paulo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tico misses with a hook.
Paulo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tico throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Tico misses its intended target.
Paulo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Paulo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tico is looking to counter punch.
Paulo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tico just misses with a punch to the body.
Pedro Paulo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paulo swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paulo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tico throws a hook to the side of Paulo's head but Paulo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paulo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Paulo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paulo is looking to clinch. #CL#
Tico has managed to clinch.
Paulo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tico pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Tico rushes Paulo and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paulo.
Paulo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paulo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tico content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Paulo looking for a takedown.
Tico Tico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Paulo.
Paulo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paulo has a couple of punches blocked by Tico.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tico.#TD2#
Paulo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tico gets back to full guard.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tico bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paulo's guard. #REVR#
Tico trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tico would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Paulo keeping moving, preventing Tico from controlling successfully.
Pedro Paulo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paulo is controlling Tico's posture.#T3#
Tico trying to control but Paulo is working from the bottom.
Paulo wants to sweep here but Tico controlling him for the moment.
Tico trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tico being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pedro Paulo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tico throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paulo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tico's waist but Tico gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paulo off to one side.
Paulo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Tico wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paulo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paulo avoids the body shot from Tico.
Tico throws a right hand that Paulo ducks under and follows up with a left that Paulo also avoids with ease.#CL#
Tico has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tico effectively controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tico Tico showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tico 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Tico! |
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Event:
Junglefights 1
Date: Jan 05, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Paulo forces Lava back against the cage and clinches.
Paulo misses with some punches.
Lava blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lava avoiding damage.
Paulo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paulo. #TD#
Lava manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Paulo scoring with some ground and pound.
Paulo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Lava had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paulo defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lava has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paulo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Paulo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Paulo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Paulo has eaten all the pies!
Paulo content to stall in guard here.
Paulo won't allow Lava to sweep him here.
Paulo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lava's head.
Paulo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lava not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paulo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lava's head.
Paulo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Paulo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Paulo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lava on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lava tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB#
Paulo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lava has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paulo has managed to get both his arms back between Lava's legs - danger averted.
Paulo is working Lava over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3##SUB#
Lava is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lava tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lava is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paulo defends well.
Lava is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paulo landing with the ground and pound.
Paulo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lava has momentary wrist control but Paulo slips an elbow through the middle.
Paulo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lava is trying to keep Paulo in close.
#T4#
Paulo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lava will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Lava is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paulo is aware though and is defending well.
Paulo controlling from the top position.
Lava has momentary wrist control but Paulo slips an elbow through the middle.
Paulo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Paulo 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##TD2#
Paulo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Paulo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paulo is controlling the pace.
Lava tries to roll over but Paulo keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Paulo is nestled in close to Lava, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Paulo lands a nice short elbow.
Paulo stalling.
Let's hope that Paulo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lava on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pedro Paulo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nice strikes from Paulo there. #T2#
Lava is looking for a sweep. Paulo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paulo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lava wants to improve his position but Paulo is controlling well.
Paulo is controlling the pace.
Paulo 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. #T3#
Lava is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paulo trying to pass the guard but Lava defending well.
Lava tries to roll over but Paulo keeps him under control.
Paulo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lava wants to control but Paulo is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paulo in particular looking to stall.
Paulo is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Lava actively working from the bottom here.#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.
Paulo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lava has hold of Paulo's hands but Paulo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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. Paulo connects with a nice short shot to Lava's temple.
Lava is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Paulo seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paulo 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.
Paulo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Paulo working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Paulo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Paulo gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lava is working to avoid the ground and pound but Paulo connects with a decent elbow.
Lava tries to bench press Paulo off him but Paulo keeps the position.
Paulo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Paulo controls the position from side control.
Lava is looking for a sweep.
Paulo happy to just control the position for now.
You can see the frustration on Lava's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulo is putting a hurting on Lava here, landing some big shots from side control.
Paulo happy to just control the position for now.
Paulo lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Lava is looking for a sweep.
Paulo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lava tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lava takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Paulo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Paulo is putting a hurting on Lava here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Lava's face as Paulo controls the position.
Lava is looking to regain half guard here but Paulo keeps moving and retains side control.
Paulo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lava is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Paulo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Lava is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paulo pulls his head out easily.
Paulo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Paulo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Paulo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lava with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Paulo content to control rather than advance.
Paulo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lava is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Paulo seems content to control.
Lava has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paulo is working away from the top position though.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lava has hold of Paulo's hands but Paulo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Paulo controlling the pace.
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. Paulo connects with a nice short shot to Lava's temple.
Lava works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Lava is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paulo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lava is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paulo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More stalling from Paulo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Paulo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Paulo 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Paulo! |
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