Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 136
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
Paschal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Paschal misses with a kick to the body.
Paschal swinging wildly here.
Rei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paschal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Paschal lands a head kick. Rei smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Paschal blocks a jab.
We've been informed that Paschal has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Paschal misses with the combination.
Rei seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Paschal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paschal moves away from the strike by Rei.
Rei throws a hook but Paschal avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Rei.
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!
Rei throws a lazy right hand but Paschal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rei throws a body shot but no joy.
Paschal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rei dips to his left and cracks Paschal with an uppercut!
Paschal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rei circles away quickly and effectively.
Paschal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Rei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paschal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Rei.
Rei lands with an overhand left.
Rei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paschal throws a counter combo.
Rei misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Paschal misses.
Rei scores with a sloppy right hand. Paschal should have avoided that one.
Paschal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rei is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Rei.
Paschal looks to land a left hand but Rei moved out of range nicely.
Rei throws out a powerful jab.
A combination from Rei does no damage.
No joy there for Paschal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paschal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rei.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paschal throws a right and a left that Rei avoids nicely.
Paschal misses with the combination. #T2#
Rei with a jab.
Paschal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rei throws a right hand that Paschal ducks under and follows up with a left that Paschal also avoids with ease.
Rei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paschal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paschal misses with an attempted mid kick.
Paschal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Paschal misses with a looping left.
Rei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rei moves out of range of the body kick.
Paschal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rei counters with a straight right hand.
Paschal looks winded!
Rei lands a jab to Paschal's midsection.
Paschal slips a jab from Rei.
Paschal lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Paschal.
A little feinted left hand from Rei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paschal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paschal throws a combination that misses
letting Rei counter with a right hand.
Rei scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Paschal throws a series of punches but Rei moves out of range.
Paschal seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Rei shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Paschal is backing up but Rei catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Paschal covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Rei Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramesses Rei!
Ramesses Rei seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Highland 131
Date: Jan 28, 2022

#R1#
Trollslayer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Paschal misses with a double jab #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Trollslayer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paschal defending well though.
Paschal is pressing down on Trollslayer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Trollslayer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Paschal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paschal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paschal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trollslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Paschal has wrist control.
Trollslayer works over Paschal with some ground and pound from guard.
Paschal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Paschal is trying to control the position but Trollslayer postures up.
Trollslayer throws a big elbow that misses.
Paschal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer postures up in Paschal's guard and throws a big left but Paschal blocks it.
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!
Paschal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Trollslayer throws a strike but Paschal rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Paschal wants to control from the top but Trollslayer keeps moving.
Paschal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Trollslayer trying to control the position.
Paschal looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Trollslayer tries to strike from the bottom.
Trollslayer is trying to control the position but Paschal postures up.
Paschal trying to control but Trollslayer is working from the bottom.
Paschal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trollslayer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Trollslayer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trollslayer throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Trollslayer checks a leg kick.
Trollslayer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Trollslayer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paschal.
Paschal throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trollslayer lands strikes from half guard.
Paschal is trying to control but can't.
Trollslayer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Trollslayer lands strikes from half guard.
Trollslayer thows a huge punch but Paschal dodges it nicely.
Paschal on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paschal wants to get back to full guard.
Trollslayer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Paschal's head.
Paschal taking some punishment here, with Trollslayer in his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ground and pound from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer thows a huge punch but Paschal dodges it nicely.
Trollslayer not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Trollslayer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Trollslayer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Trollslayer thows a huge punch but Paschal dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Trollslayer there.
Trollslayer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Trollslayer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Trollslayer there.
Trollslayer unloads with some huge strikes here! Paschal is out! Trollslayer wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!

Event: Highland 126
Date: Jan 07, 2022

#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Giantslayer.
Paschal is looking to regain half guard here but Giantslayer keeps moving and retains side control.
Giantslayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paschal keeps working.
Giantslayer takes a little break here. Paschal wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Giantslayer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Paschal for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giantslayer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Giantslayer is looking to take a break and control but Paschal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paschal struggling a bit here.
Giantslayer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Paschal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Giantslayer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Paschal trying to remain calm as Giantslayer controls from the top position.
Paschal is looking for a sweep.
Paschal is trying to get back to his feet.
Giantslayer 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.
Giantslayer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #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.
Giantslayer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Giantslayer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paschal keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Giantslayer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paschal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Giantslayer sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Giantslayer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Paschal tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Giantslayer is in Paschal's guard.
Paschal is looking to stand back up but Giantslayer counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Paschal. #REVB#
Well, if Giantslayer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Giantslayer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Giantslayer working the head and body with strikes.
Paschal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Giantslayer.
Giantslayer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Giantslayer throwing shots but Paschal is blocking nicely.
Giantslayer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SU#
Giantslayer stands up from half guard.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paschal.#CUT2#It looks like Dwalin Giantslayer has been cut.
Paschal fails to land with a series of punches.
Paschal throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Giantslayer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Paschal's guard.
Giantslayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Giantslayer trying to control but Paschal is working from the bottom.
Giantslayer landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Giantslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Paschal has wrist control.
Giantslayer 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Giantslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paschal keeping moving, preventing Giantslayer from controlling successfully.
Giantslayer is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Giantslayer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paschal's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dwalin Giantslayer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwalin Giantslayer's cut.
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#
Paschal throws a nice looking combination but Giantslayer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Giantslayer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Giantslayer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paschal can do to turn this around?
Giantslayer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Giantslayer throws a big elbow that misses.
Giantslayer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Paschal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Giantslayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giantslayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Paschal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Giantslayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paschal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Giantslayer looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Giantslayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Giantslayer distracts Paschal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Paschal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Giantslayer trying to control but Paschal is working from the bottom.
Giantslayer is stalling in the full guard.
Giantslayer trying to control but Paschal is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Paschal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Giantslayer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Paschal connects with a right hand. Giantslayer shakes it off.
Paschal is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Paschal pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Giantslayer back to the cage. Paschal follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD#
Giantslayer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Paschal!
Dwalin Giantslayer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giantslayer slows the pace down.
The ground and pound from Giantslayer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Giantslayer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Giantslayer lands a decent elbow from side control.
Giantslayer is putting a hurting on Paschal here, landing some big shots from side control.
Paschal is trying to control Giantslayer's posture but Giantslayer avoids it.
The strikes coming from Giantslayer are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Paschal tries to bench press Giantslayer off him but Giantslayer keeps the position.
Giantslayer working the ground and pound.
Giantslayer cracks Paschal with a big right hand but Paschal just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Paschal is letting Giantslayer control him for a moment.
Paschal is looking for a sweep.
Giantslayer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Giantslayer controls the position.
Giantslayer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Paschal taking a bit of punishment here - Giantslayer scoring with strikes. #T4#
Giantslayer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Giantslayer working the head and body with strikes.
Giantslayer taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giantslayer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Paschal down.
Giantslayer advances to mount.
Giantslayer 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.
A nice elbow there by Giantslayer.
Giantslayer postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Paschal is out cold - huge knockout for Giantslayer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dwalin Giantslayer!
Dwalin Giantslayer was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Highland 123
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Pjetlic. Paschal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paschal looks to score with a jab to the body but Pjetlic is just out of range.
Paschal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paschal takes one to the chin there.
Pjetlic misses with an uppercut.
Paschal scores with a push kick.
Jab by Pjetlic.#KD2#
Paschal lands a left and a right that send Pjetlic crashing to the mat, dazed. Paschal thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Maro Pjetlic has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Paschal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pjetlic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been informed that Paschal has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Paschal throws a sloppy head kick and Pjetlic moves out of range easily.
Pjetlic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Paschal to score with a decent uppercut.
Paschal throws a body kick that misses
and Pjetlic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pjetlic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Paschal looks to land a combination but Pjetlic avoids it well.
Marlin Paschal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paschal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pjetlic.
Pjetlic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pjetlic misses with a straight left. #T1#
Pjetlic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pjetlic moves out of range of the body kick.
Paschal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paschal blocks a jab.
Despite the aggression on Paschal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#KD2#
Paschal drops Pjetlic with a beautiful combination! Pjetlic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Paschal is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Pjetlic is rocked!
A jab from Pjetlic misses.
Pjetlic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paschal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pjetlic misses with a hook. Paschal ducked under it nicely.
Pjetlic sets himself, and Paschal steps forward looking for the clinch! Pjetlic avoids it this time.
Paschal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paschal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paschal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paschal throws a counter combo.
Paschal connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Pjetlic tumbling to the canvas! Paschal pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Pjetlic was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marlin Paschal!
After the fight, Marlin Paschal was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Highland 117
Date: Dec 10, 2021

#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Paschal. #CUT2#It looks like Phuc Dat Bich has been cut.
Paschal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Paschal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Bich moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Bich jumps guard.
Paschal wants to control from the top but Bich keeps moving.
Bich looking to control.
Bich controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Paschal is posturing up here but Bich has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Paschal tries to roll out but it's too tight and Paschal has to tap! Slick submission there by Bich!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phuc Dat Bich!
After the fight, Phuc Dat Bich was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Highland 113
Date: Nov 28, 2021

#R1#
Vargas takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Arturo Vargas has been cut.
Vargas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paschal.
Paschal throws a sloppy head kick and Vargas moves out of range easily.
Paschal throws a nice looking combination but Vargas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vargas just misses with a punch to the body.
Paschal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paschal looks to land a body kick but Vargas moved away.
Some wild striking there from Paschal.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Paschal.
Paschal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vargas misses with a wild body shot.
Vargas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paschal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paschal throws a wild body kick that Vargas sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paschal throws a nice looking combination but Vargas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vargas wants to counter with a clinch but Paschal pushes him away.
Vargas is looking to land body kicks.
Paschal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paschal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Vargas wants to clinch.#T1#
Vargas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paschal.
Vargas just misses with a punch to the body.
Vargas throws out a loose jab but Paschal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paschal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vargas throws out a counter right but Paschal avoids it with no problem.
Paschal is pawing at Vargas, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Vargas's nose. Vargas is badly hurt! Paschal pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Vargas tries desperately to hold on but Paschal is relentless in his assault! As Vargas receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Paschal away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marlin Paschal!
In his post fight interview, Marlin Paschal started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Highland 101
Date: Oct 24, 2021

#R1#
Thompson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thompson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Paschal throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thompson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Paschal keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson postures up in Paschal's guard and throws a big left but Paschal blocks it.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Paschal has wrist control.
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.
Thompson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paschal works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Thompson looking to sit in guard and control but Paschal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Thompson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thompson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thompson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paschal manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Paschal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Paschal.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Paschal keeps moving.
Thompson 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.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Paschal can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Paschal has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paschal has his hands on Thompson's head, controlling the position.
Thompson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thompson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thompson is in close to Paschal's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thompson trying to control but Paschal is working from the bottom.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paschal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thompson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thompson lands a couple of digs.
Thompson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Paschal keeps moving.
Paschal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
Paschal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thompson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paschal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Paschal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thompson trying to control but Paschal is working from the bottom.
Paschal wants to control but Thompson passes easily into half guard.
Paschal wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.
Thompson is nestled in close to Paschal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Thompson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Thompson there.
Thompson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Thompson 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#
Thompson shoots in for a double leg but Paschal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No joy there for Paschal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paschal throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease.
Paschal misses with a double jab #TD#
and Thompson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thompson.
Thompson connects with a couple of short punches.
Thompson landing some decent shots from guard.
Thompson postures up and lands a big shot to Paschal's brow.
Thompson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thompson stays in close to Paschal's body and controls the position.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Paschal looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Thompson scoring with some ground and pound.
Thompson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paschal's head.
Thompson is working Paschal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thompson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thompson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paschal's guard.
Thompson stalling.
Thompson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thompson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Paschal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thompson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thompson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#Paschal is rocked!#T2#
Thompson working over Paschal with some ground and pound. Paschal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Paschal is still in real trouble! Can Thompson finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Paschal! Oh, Paschal is in big trouble! Thompson lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricky Thompson!

Event: Highland 93
Date: Sep 22, 2021

#R1#
Paschal connects with the punch.
West misses with a two punch combination.
Paschal throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#It looks like Benny West has been cut.
Paschal takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Paschal falls off balance throwing a combination
and West counters with a nice body shot.
Paschal throws a body shot but no joy.
West with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Paschal to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paschal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paschal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paschal is looking for a counter combo.
Paschal misses with a series of wild punches.
West showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paschal.
Left hook, right uppercut from West.
Paschal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from West.
West misses with an uppercut. Paschal saw that one coming.
Paschal swings for the body but West moves out of range.
Paschal is on the wrong end of a nice combination from West.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
West looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Paschal.
West dodges the punch combination from Paschal. #T1#
West showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paschal.
West misses with a double jab.
Paschal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paschal slips under a jab from West.
Paschal throws a big counter combination but West scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big right from Paschal misses.
West lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
West looks to land a combination but Paschal avoids it well.
Paschal defending well as West loads up on a big left hand.
West takes a shot right to the bread basket.
West staying out of range there.
Paschal misses with a wild combination.
Paschal's jab looks to have found its range, popping West under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for West, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paschal scores with a jab.
Marlin Paschal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paschal lunges at West with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by West's hand.
Paschal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
West unleashes a big counter combination but Paschal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Paschal takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
Paschal rushes West and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! West is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Paschal piles on the pressure and West crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marlin Paschal!
Marlin Paschal was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: The Island Season 12, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Paschal.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Paschal manages to avoid it.
Paschal throws a head kick but Veainu moves out of range.
Paschal misses with a wild body shot.
Marlin Paschal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu slips a jab and a cross from Paschal.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
Paschal takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Paschal throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #KD#
Veainu cracks Paschal with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Veainu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Paschal to stand back up!#ROC#Paschal is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Marlin Paschal has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paschal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Veainu counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Paschal out cold! What a finish! Veainu is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vunipola Veainu!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2021

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Paschal.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turn ! But no joy.
Turn looks for a takedown but Paschal sprawls well.
Turn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paschal swivels and escapes.#KD#
Paschal drops Turn with a beautiful combination! Turn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Paschal is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like King Turn has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paschal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Paschal misses.
Turn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paschal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paschal throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Turn rushes Paschal and presses him up against the cage.
Turn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marlin Paschal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Turn .#BC#
Paschal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Turn rushes Paschal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Turn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paschal is defending well for now.#T1#
Paschal gets underhooks to prevent Turn 's takedown attempt. #BC#
Paschal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paschal has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness in the buildup to the fight.
Turn dives in and grabs Paschal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paschal pushes down on Turn 's head and hops out.
Paschal stuns Turn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turn shoots for a takedown but Paschal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turn looks winded!
Turn is looking to clinch.
Marlin Paschal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Paschal.
Turn moves in looking to clinch but Paschal pushes him off.
OH! Turn has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Paschal smells blood and charges in for the finish! Paschal unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Turn sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marlin Paschal!
Marlin Paschal spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Highland 82
Date: Jul 23, 2021

#R1##KD#
Paschal drops Elkhan with a beautiful combination! Elkhan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Paschal is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Rashid Elkhan has been cut.
Paschal has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness in the buildup to the fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paschal.
Paschal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Elkhan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paschal throws an off balance right hand
and Elkhan counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Elkhan moves into the clinch.
Elkhan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Elkhan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paschal.
Paschal working aggressively here.
Elkhan digs a right hand into Paschal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paschal's gas tank.
Paschal is breathing heavily.
Paschal takes a shot to the head.
Elkhan keeps control of Paschal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Elkhan.
A hook to the body from Elkhan.
Elkhan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Elkhan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Elkhan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Elkhan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Elkhan digs a right hand underneath Paschal's ribcage. Paschal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Elkhan digs a right hand underneath Paschal's ribcage. Paschal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Elkhan - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Elkhan as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Elkhan on the inside.
We've been informed that Elkhan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Elkhan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paschals head.
Elkhan lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Elkhan.
Elkhan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Elkhan lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Elkhan.
A nice left hand lands by Elkhan.
Elkhan presses Paschal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Elkhan - that landed with a thud.
Elkhan scores with a shoulder strike.
Elkhan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Elkhan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elkhan lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Elkhan.
Elkhan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paschal backwards.
Nice body punch from Elkhan.
Elkhan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Elkhan.
Elkhan is working Paschal over against the cage.
Elkhan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Elkhan scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#Paschal is rocked!
Elkhan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Paschal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Elkhan lands with a left to the head.
Elkhan dips a shoulder and cracks Paschal with a mighty uppercut! Paschal falls back against the cage and Elkhan unloads with a barrage of strikes! Paschal is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Elkhan screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rashid Elkhan!

Event: Highland 70
Date: Jun 25, 2021

#R1#
Paschal throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#It looks like Wayne Frank Jackson has been cut.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paschal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Paschal.
A combination from Paschal does no damage.
Paschal has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Paschal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paschal throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jackson throws a jab when Paschal was well out of range.
Paschal unleashes a big counter combination but Jackson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Paschal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Jackson darts in and clinches Paschal up against the cage.
Paschal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson works on Paschal's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson lands a right hand.
Paschal wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson is working Paschal over against the cage.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Paschal.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Paschal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Paschal working hard to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Paschal tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Paschal looks winded!
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paschal or not.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson effectively controlling the action here.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson stalling the fight.
Paschal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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!
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paschal backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Jackson.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Paschal tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Paschal can't break the clinch.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Paschal controls his hands.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paschal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paschal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson is leaning against Paschal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson is leaning against Paschal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Paschal up against the cage.
Jackson lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Jackson presses Paschal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Paschal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Paschal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson pushes Paschal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson keeps control of Paschal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson controlling the action here for a moment. #T4#
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paschal or not.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paschal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Paschal backwards.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Jackson taking a breather.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Frank Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wayne Frank Jackson's cut.
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#
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Paschal misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Paschal's head back.
Marlin Paschal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson feints and then cracks Paschal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Paschal down.
Paschal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Paschal swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Paschal's head.
Wayne Frank Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson presses Paschal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Paschal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paschal.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jackson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paschal or not. #T1#
A short left from Jackson.
Paschal is breathing heavily.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson is leaning against Paschal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Jackson.
Jackson cracks Paschal with a nice body shot.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Paschal's ribcage. Paschal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Paschal backwards.
Paschal takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Jackson.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Paschal is rocked!
Jackson works on Paschal's body with a couple of short punches.
Paschal is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Paschal seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackson gets through Paschal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paschal's elbow. #T2#
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson just leaning against Paschal, taking a breather.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Paschal's ribcage. Paschal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Paschal's head.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson gets through Paschal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson is working Paschal over against the cage.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Paschal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Jackson. #T3#
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
A short left from Jackson.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson dips a shoulder and cracks Paschal with a mighty uppercut! Paschal falls back against the cage and Jackson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Paschal is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Jackson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wayne Frank Jackson!

Event: Highland 57
Date: Jun 02, 2021

#R1#
Paschal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diesel seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Diesel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paschal, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Paschal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paschal takes a swing at Diesel's ribcage but misses.
Diesel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Paschal gets tackled into the cage by Diesel. Diesel maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Diesel.
A short right from Diesel.
Diesel has Paschal pressed against the cage, preventing Paschal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diesel has Paschal pressed against the cage, preventing Paschal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A body shot lands from Diesel.
Diesel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paschal or not.
Paschal looks winded!
Diesel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diesel lands a body punch.
Diesel works on Paschal's body with a couple of short punches.
Diesel digs a right hand underneath Paschal's ribcage. Paschal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Paschal's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Paschal's coach down at Big Island Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Paschal's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Diesel digs a right hand into Paschal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paschal's gas tank.
Diesel works on Paschal's body with a couple of short punches.
Diesel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diesel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paschal backwards. #T1#
Nice body punch from Diesel - that landed with a thud.
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diesel lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel.
A short right from Diesel.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Diesel.
Diesel lands a body punch. #BC#
Diesel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Diesel rushes Paschal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paschal is trying to push Diesel away but Diesel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Diesel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diesel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diesel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Paschal doesn't seem bothered though.
Diesel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Diesel closes the distance and pushes Paschal back into the cage.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Paschal tries to work over Diesel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diesel lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Diesel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Paschal is rocked!
Paschal has had enough of the clinch but Diesel keeps him there for the moment.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paschal is still on wobbly legs! Can Diesel finish him?
A left hand lands to the body for Diesel.
Paschal seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Diesel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Paschal. Those never looked like landing.
Diesel tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Paschal manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Diesel has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Diesel.
Diesel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Diesel.
Diesel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diesel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paschal backwards.
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Diesel gets through Paschal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#KD#
Diesel drops Paschal onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Paschal is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Diesel cracks Paschal with a nice body shot.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel lands a nice uppercut.
Diesel throws a big uppercut that drops Paschal! More strikes from Diesel and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Paschal lies dazed against the cage as Diesel celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schlunckr Diesel!
A relieved looking Schlunckr Diesel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Highland 52
Date: May 26, 2021

#R1#
Johnson avoids the body shot from Paschal.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paschal.
Paschal tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paschal seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Paschal wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Paschal misses with a looping right.
Johnson lunges at Paschal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Paschal's hand.
Paschal misses with a series of wild punches.
Paschal swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paschal misses with a wild combination.
Paschal swinging wildly here.
Paschal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Paschal.#T1#
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paschal.
Marlin Paschal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Paschal lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Paschal misses the jab.
Paschal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Paschal is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnson.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Paschal has knocked Johnson down with a huge combo! Paschal steps away and waves a wobbly Johnson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Johnson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jameson Johnson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paschal lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Johnson is looking to close the distance but Paschal sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Johnson crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Johnson is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Marlin Paschal!
In his post fight interview, Marlin Paschal started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Highland 48
Date: May 20, 2021

#R1#
Paschal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Murray has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Murray swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murray throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murray showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paschal.
Paschal goes for a small jab and connects. Now Paschal goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Murray stumbles back but Paschal runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Murray to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Murray will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marlin Paschal!
After the fight, Marlin Paschal was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Highland 36
Date: May 03, 2021

#R1#
Veainu dodges the punch combination from Paschal.
Paschal gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Paschal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Marlin Paschal has been cut.
Veainu misses with a looping right.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paschal.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Veainu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Veainu cracks Paschal with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Veainu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Paschal to stand back up!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paschal slips under a jab.
Veainu throws a hook but Paschal avoids it easily.
Paschal falls off balance throwing a combination #KD#
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Paschal toppling to the canvas! Paschal scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!#ROC#Paschal is rocked!
Paschal's coach down at Big Island Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Paschal's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Paschal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Paschal manages to avoid it.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Paschal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Veainu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Paschal is holding his hands too far apart here. Veainu throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Paschal is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vunipola Veainu!

Event: Highland 24
Date: Apr 16, 2021

#R1#
Paschal cracks Turn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#It looks like Ray Turn has been cut.#CL#
Turn clinches. #BC2#
Paschal breaks the clinch.
Turn dodges the punch combination from Paschal.
Marlin Paschal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paschal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paschal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Turn .
Paschal throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Turn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Paschal won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Turn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Turn in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Turn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Paschal is looking to regain half guard here but Turn keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Turn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Paschal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Turn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paschal keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Paschal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Turn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Turn landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T2#
Turn working the head and body with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Paschal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Turn 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. #SUB#
Turn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Paschal struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Turn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Paschal, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Turn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Turn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paschal keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Turn tries for a kimura but Paschal is defending well.
Paschal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turn is looking to take a break and control but Paschal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turn sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Paschal is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB#
Turn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Paschal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Paschal is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Turn wants to control but Paschal is keeping him busy.
Turn fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turn lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB#
Turn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Turn scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Paschal to see if he's OK.
Turn looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Paschal is avoiding damage well.
Turn 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.#SUB#
Turn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Turn looks up at the clock and then as Paschal takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Turn smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Turn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Turn '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.#R2#
Paschal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paschal misses with a head kick.
Marlin Paschal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paschal misses with a body shot.
Turn feinted with a counter takedown.
Paschal stuffs the takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by Paschal as he connects with a hook.
Paschal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turn walks into a stiff left hand from Paschal.
Paschal throws a wild body kick that Turn sees coming a mile off.
Paschal throws a chopping leg kick but Turn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turn closes the distance and clinches up with Paschal, looking for a takedown. Turn pushes Paschal against the cage but Paschal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Turn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Paschal has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Paschal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Paschal scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paschal misses with a head kick.
Turn throws a lazy right hand but Paschal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paschal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Paschal lands with an uppercut that bounces Turn off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#Ray Turn 's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Turn misses the jab.
Turn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paschal lands a body shot.
Turn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Paschal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turn in his tracks.
Turn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Paschal is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Paschal throws a head kick that misses.
Turn throwing a counter right hand but Paschal manages to avoid it.
Paschal falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
so Turn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Turn trying to control but Paschal is working from the bottom.
Turn pushes down on Paschal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Paschal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turn . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Turn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Paschal is trying is best to control the position here.
Turn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Turn is keen to just control but Paschal is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Turn seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Turn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paschal is just riding it out for now. Turn eventually gives up the hold.
Ray Turn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Turn is keen to just control but Paschal is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Turn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Paschal defends it well. #T3#
Turn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paschal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Turn is really struggling to control Paschal but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Turn is looking for a kimura but Paschal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Turn to get the leverage.
Turn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Turn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Paschal keeping hold of Turn 's head, controlling as best he can.
Paschal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Turn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Turn slows the pace down in half guard.
Turn wants to control but Paschal is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB2#
Paschal actively working from the bottom here.
Turn slows the pace down in half guard.
Turn moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Turn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Turn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Paschal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Turn cracks Paschal with a big right hand but Paschal just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marlin Paschal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ray Turn 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Paschal throws a combination that misses #TD#
so Turn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Turn trying to control the position from guard on top but Paschal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turn 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.
Turn trying to control the position from guard on top but Paschal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turn is pushing down on Paschal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Paschal is fighting to maintain full guard but Turn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Paschal is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turn trying to control the action but Paschal is working from the bottom. #SU#
Turn escapes and gets back to his feet.
Turn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paschal can do to turn this around?
Paschal throws a sloppy head kick and Turn moves out of range easily. #T1#
Paschal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Turn misses.
Paschal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turn shoots for a takedown but Paschal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Paschal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Paschal tries to work over Turn 's front leg with a kick but Turn checks it. #TD#
Turn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Paschal's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turn trying to control but Paschal is working from the bottom.
Paschal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turn wants to control from the top but Paschal keeps moving. #T2#
Turn throwing strikes but missing.
Paschal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turn throws a big right hand that misses.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Turn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turn throwing strikes but missing.
Turn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Paschal. No joy for Turn on that attempt.
Turn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Paschal throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Turn counters with a takedown into side control.
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!#SU#
Turn stands up.
Marlin Paschal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Turn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Paschal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sloppy strikes from Paschal. Those never looked like landing.
Paschal moves out of range as Turn strikes.
Turn walks into a stiff left hand from Paschal.
Some wild striking there from Paschal.
Paschal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paschal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paschal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turn .
Paschal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turn .
Paschal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turn .
Paschal scores with the left hand. Turn knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Turn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paschal's waist but Paschal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turn off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Turn . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paschal lands with a hook. Turn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turn throws a body shot but no joy.
Paschal throws a series of punches but Turn avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paschal throws a series of punches but Turn moves out of range. #CL#
Paschal gets tackled into the cage by Turn . Turn maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paschal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paschal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Turn misses with a punch to the body.
Paschal gets through Turn 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paschal gets underhooks to prevent Turn 's takedown attempt.
Paschal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Paschal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Turn clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Paschal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turn throws out a loose jab but Paschal uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marlin Paschal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Paschal has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marlin Paschal!

Event: Highland 13
Date: Mar 26, 2021

#R1#
Turner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Paschal.#CL2#
Turner drives through and clinches with Paschal against the cage.
Paschal is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #TD2#
Turner has picked Paschal up - he's going for a ride! Turner dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Paschal gets full guard.
Paschal can't keep his opponent in guard - Turner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Turner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Paschal's head.
Paschal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turner on the ground.
Turner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Turner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paschal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Turner slips a nice elbow through Paschal's hands, connecting with Paschal's forehead.
Paschal has hold of Turner's hands but Turner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Turner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Paschal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turner.
Paschal is trying to control but can't.
Turner throwing shots but Paschal is blocking nicely. #T1#
Paschal is trying to get back to full guard.
Turner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Turner stops Paschal from getting back to his feet.
Turner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Turner drops an elbow to the side of Paschal's head.
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. Turner connects with a nice short shot to Paschal's temple.
Turner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Turner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Paschal is trying to maintain the position but Turner is very close to passing his half guard.
Turner uses his free foot to push down on Paschal's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Paschal.
Turner landing strikes from the mount and Paschal is in trouble! #T2#
Turner with a couple of short strikes.
Paschal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turner landing shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paschal working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paschal holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Turner tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Turner lands a big shot there that rocks Paschal but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Turner raining down shots from the mount!
Turner lands a big shot there that rocks Paschal but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ROC2#Paschal is rocked!
Turner throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Turner lands a big shot there that rocks Paschal but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Paschal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paschal tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Turner unloading with bombs!
Turner looks winded!
Turner landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Paschal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turner landing strikes, looking to finish!
Paschal seems to have got his legs back now.
Turner is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Paschal can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Paschal taking shots to the head.
Turner landing shots from mount.
Turner has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Paschal's face.
Turner breaks from Paschal's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Turner with the ground and pound from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paschal is trying to escape the mount.
Turner looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Turner lands a big elbow. #T4#
Paschal tries to lock up and control but Turner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turner lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Paschal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Turner throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Paschal in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Turner unloads with some shots from mount but Paschal bucks and avoids them well.
Turner misses with a head shot.
Paschal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Paschal wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Turner.
Turner misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Turner looking to ground and pound but Paschal is blocking nicely.
Turner looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Paschal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justice Turner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Paschal misses with a series of wild punches.
Paschal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turner unleashes a big counter combination but Paschal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paschal.
Paschal circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Turner looking to score a takedown here. Paschal is defending well but Turner drives through and ends up in Paschal's guard.
Turner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turner throwing strikes from guard but Paschal blocks nicely.
Paschal has momentary wrist control but Turner slips an elbow through the middle.
Paschal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paschal has momentary wrist control but Turner slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Turner throwing strikes but missing.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Turner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Turner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paschal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Turner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turner throws a big elbow that misses.
Paschal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turner.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turner is working Paschal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Paschal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turner is one step ahead there.
Turner landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Turner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Turner is working Paschal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paschal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turner.
Paschal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Turner throwing strikes from guard but Paschal blocks nicely.
Turner throws a big right hand that misses.
Turner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Paschal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turner landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Turner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turner won't allow Paschal to get back to his feet.
Turner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Turner working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Paschal wants to get back to his feet.
Turner scores with punches from side control.
Turner tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Paschal is pushing Turner's head away, looking to escape. Turner manages to hold on to the position though.
Paschal avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Turner.
Paschal struggling a bit here.#T4#
Paschal is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Turner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Turner. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Paschal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turner.
Turner prevents Paschal from improving his position.
Paschal is working hard here to advance position.
Turner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turner lands strikes from half guard.
Turner lands strikes from half guard.
Paschal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justice Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Turner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Turner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Justice Turner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Turner thows a huge punch but Paschal dodges it nicely.
Paschal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Turner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paschal defending well though.
Turner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Paschal is looking for a sweep. Turner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paschal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turner.
Turner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Turner there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paschal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turner.
Turner throwing shots but Paschal is blocking nicely. #T1#
Turner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Paschal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turner.
Turner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Paschal's head.
Paschal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turner is working away from the top position though.
Paschal is trying to stand up here but Turner is controlling him well.
Nice strikes from Turner there.
Paschal works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Paschal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Turner defends well.
Turner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Turner is looking to work some ground and pound but Paschal has wrist control.
Turner is working Paschal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Turner is looking to work some ground and pound but Paschal has wrist control.
Turner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paschal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Paschal's head.
Turner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Turner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paschal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paschal throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3##SUB#
Paschal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turner defends it easily.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Paschal misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turner tries to clinch but Paschal moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Paschal.
Paschal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Turner misses with a few strikes there.
Paschal jabs Turner right on the nose. Turner blinks but takes it well.
Paschal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paschal misses with a double jab.
Marlin Paschal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paschal looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.#CL2#
Turner closes the distance and pushes Paschal back into the cage.
Paschal wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD2#
Turner has hold of one of Paschal's legs. Paschal is fighting the takedown attempt but Turner gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T4#
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!
Paschal pulls Turner in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turner scoring with some ground and pound.
Paschal pulls Turner in close to prevent any damage.
Turner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paschal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Turner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turner throws an elbow that misses. Paschal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Turner's guard. Nice move by Paschal!#REVR#
Marlin Paschal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Justice Turner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paschal is looking to work some ground and pound but Turner has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justice Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Turner 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justice Turner!

Event: Highland 5
Date: Mar 07, 2021

#R1#
Medved tries to clinch but Paschal moves out of range.
Paschal keeps the fight on the outside.
Paschal with a nice cross.
Some bone on bone action there as Paschal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Medved showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paschal.
Medved half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Medved finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Paschal's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Medved falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marlin Paschal!

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