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Event:
GFC 24
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Paulik swings for the body but Lisko moves out of range.
Lisko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paulik.
#TD2#
Paulik drives through with a takedown into Lisko's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Lisko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Lisko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paulik defends well.
Paulik chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulik with a nice head shot there.
Lisko trying to keep a closed guard but Paulik is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Lisko has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Paulik doesn't defend quickly enough and Lisko has managed to lock this one up! Can Paulik escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lisko on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jordan Lisko! |
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Event:
GFC 18 - Probert vs. Maestro
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Gaara looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gaara shoots in looking for a takedown. Paulik tries to sprawl out of it but Gaara keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paulik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Paulik throws a jab when Gaara was well out of range.
Gaara darts in looking for a takedown but Paulik gets double underhooks and turns Gaara into the cage.
Tony Paulik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazekage Gaara.
Gaara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paulik circles away.
Paulik lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Paulik.
Paulik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gaara.
Gaara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Paulik drives through and clinches with Gaara against the cage.
Gaara drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paulik gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulik pushes Gaara back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Paulik is trying to maintain a safe position but Gaara gets an underhook and turns Paulik into the cage.
Paulik looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gaara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gaara can't get the takedown.
#T1#
Paulik tries to stall but Gaara uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Paulik breaks the clinch.
Gaara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paulik avoids it really well and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gaara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paulik as he avoids it easily.
Paulik works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Paulik tries to clinch up.#CL#
Paulik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Paulik.
Gaara is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Paulik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gaara avoids it.
Paulik gets underhooks to prevent Gaara's takedown attempt.
Gaara drops down looking for an ankle pick but Paulik pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gaara goes for a double leg but Paulik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paulik continues to drive forward.
Gaara looks winded!#CL#
Paulik gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paulik 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.
Gaara changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paulik fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paulik tries to clinch there but Gaara circles away.
Gaara with the counter takedown but Paulik avoids it easily.
Gaara slips a jab and a cross from Paulik.
#TD#
Paulik closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gaara did well to prevent Paulik getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paulik working over Gaara with some ground and pound. Gaara looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gaara can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Gaara has hold of Paulik's hands but Paulik slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Paulik working the head and body with strikes.
Paulik passes to full mount!
Gaara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paulik landing strikes from the mount.
Gaara is desperately trying to improve his position but Paulik has a good base and remains in mount.
Paulik looking to finish Gaara with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gaara!
Gaara taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Paulik with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Paulik landing strikes from the mount.
Paulik fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gaara is trying desperately to improve position.
Paulik lands with some strikes.
Paulik lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gaara hang on?
Paulik working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Paulik 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.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gaara is trying desperately to improve position.
Gaara is still trying to improve position.
Paulik with good strikes from the mount here!
Gaara is looking to improve his position but Paulik isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulik lands a heavy elbow.
Paulik lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gaara is working to get back to half guard.
Paulik lands a big shot there that rocks Gaara but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gaara is working to get back to half guard.
Gaara in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gaara is looking to improve his position but Paulik isn't that keen on the idea.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#T4#
Paulik connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Paulik lands a big elbow.
Paulik fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
BOOM! Paulik connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Paulik lands a nice shot to the head.
Paulik dominating with strikes here.
Paulik looking to finish Gaara with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gaara!
Paulik dominating with strikes here.#ROC#Gaara is rocked!
Paulik dominating with strikes here.
Gaara is still in real trouble! Can Paulik finish him?
Paulik landing shots from mount.
The referee warns Gaara that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Paulik with a couple of short strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paulik lands a couple of good shots and Gaara has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Paulik lands a massive shot to the side of Gaara 's head and he's out cold! Paulik jumps to his feet and milks the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tony Paulik!
During a confident post fight interview, Tony Paulik thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GFC 12 - Armando vs. Smith
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Cleveland paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paulik takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL#
Paulik gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cleveland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Paulik 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.
Paulik fails to pull guard.
Paulik changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cleveland fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#KD2#
Cleveland lands a left and a right that send Paulik crashing to the mat, dazed. Cleveland thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Paulik is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Tony Paulik has been cut.
Cleveland 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paulik circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Cleveland. Paulik falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Cleveland!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roger Cleveland! |
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Event:
GFC 8 - Labour Shortage
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Paulik shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cassius Aetius napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulik is chipping away with strikes.
Cassius Aetius defending against the ground and pound.
Paulik misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Paulik in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Paulik scoring with punches from side control.
Paulik lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cassius Aetius down.
#SUB#
Paulik thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Paulik working the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paulik working away.
Cassius Aetius takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB#
Paulik goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cassius Aetius has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Paulik but great work by Cassius Aetius.#SUB2#
Cassius Aetius thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Paulik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cassius Aetius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Paulik sneaks back into half guard.
Cassius Aetius winds up and cracks Paulik with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Paulik moves into full guard.
Cassius Aetius has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Paulik is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paulik is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Paulik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Paulik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Paulik has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paulik scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Paulik lands a couple of elbows.
Paulik is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Paulik working some strikes from top position.
Cassius Aetius is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paulik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paulik lands a couple of digs.
Cassius Aetius looking for a sweep. Not yet Cassius Aetius, not yet.
Paulik working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paulik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Cassius Aetius trying to keep a closed guard but Paulik is proving a slippery customer.
Paulik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC#Cassius Aetius is rocked!
Paulik is working Cassius Aetius over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cassius Aetius is still in real trouble! Can Paulik finish him?
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Cassius Aetius has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB#
Paulik is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Paulik chips away with some ground and pound.
Paulik arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Cassius Aetius's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tony Paulik!
Our winner, Tony Paulik, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
GFC 5 - We Are Legion
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Paulik fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Paulik shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Paulik wants to pass the guard but Lisko is keeping the position.#SUB#
Lisko throws his legs up looking for a submission but Paulik uses it to pass to side control.
Lisko is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lisko tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Paulik easily slips into full mount! #SUB2#
Paulik has control of Lisko's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lisko regains control of the situation pretty easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lisko defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Paulik.
We've been hearing good reports from Lisko's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1##SUB2#
Paulik looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Paulik looking for a guillotine from mount but Lisko is having none of it. #SUB2#
Paulik has hold of Lisko's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lisko manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Paulik looking to secure an arm triangle but Lisko defends it well.
Lisko wants to hold on but Paulik pushes him away.
Lisko is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Paulik working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lisko wants to hold on but Paulik pushes him away.#T2#
Lisko regains half guard.#SUB2#
Paulik is trying to work for a kimura but Lisko is defending well.
#SUB2#
Lisko is defending against the submission attempts here by Paulik.
#SUB2#
Paulik is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lisko has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Paulik is looking for a kimura but Lisko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paulik to get the leverage. #SUB#
Lisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Lisko is looking for a sweep. Paulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lisko moves into full guard.
Lisko can't keep his opponent in guard - Paulik advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Paulik prevents Lisko from improving his position.
Paulik wants to pass the guard but Lisko is defending well. #SUB#
Lisko looking for subs from the bottom but Paulik mounts him!
Lisko tries to lock up and control but Paulik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4##SUB2#
Paulik goes for an armbar but Lisko turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lisko.
Lisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paulik wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Paulik is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lisko defends well.#SUB#
Lisko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Paulik is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Paulik has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lisko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paulik defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Paulik dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Paulik blocks a head kick by Lisko.
Paulik is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Paulik closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lisko to the mat! Lisko manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Paulik thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lisko keeping full guard, as Paulik tries to pass.
Lisko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paulik is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Paulik thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Paulik is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Paulik looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Lisko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paulik is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lisko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paulik trying to move into half guard but instead Lisko has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Paulik keeping moving, preventing Lisko from controlling successfully.
Paulik has his hands on Lisko's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Paulik looking for subs off his back but Lisko has passed one foot through into half guard.
Paulik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Lisko wants to control but Paulik is keeping him busy.
Paulik wants to get back to full guard.
Lisko is trying to control the action in half guard but Paulik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Lisko seems to be looking for submissions.
Paulik wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Paulik wants to sweep but Lisko has passed to side control!
Paulik felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Paulik is looking for a sweep.
Lisko advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lisko looking to control but Paulik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Lisko is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Paulik has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Paulik! #SUB#
Lisko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Lisko is trying to control the position but Paulik postures up. #SUB2#
Paulik drops back looking for a leg! Lisko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lisko manages to kick Paulik off! Paulik jumps back into Lisko's guard.
Lisko keeping full guard, as Paulik tries to pass. #SUB#
Lisko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Paulik drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paulik jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paulik advances position into side control!
Lisko can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tony Paulik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lisko stuffs the takedown.
Paulik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lisko as he jumps to the side.
Lisko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jordan Lisko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Paulik.#CL#
Lisko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Paulik takes an elbow to the temple.
Paulik blocks an elbow strike from Lisko.
Paulik throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lisko blocks it with crossed arms.
Paulik is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lisko prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lisko stalling in the clinch.
Paulik is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lisko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paulik has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lisko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Paulik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lisko stalling.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Lisko lands a good knee to the midsection. Paulik won't want to take too many of those.
Lisko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lisko misses with a knee strike.
Paulik managing to block the knees to the body from Lisko.
#TD#
Lisko jumps guard and drags Paulik to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Paulik has gone for a leg lock! Lisko slips out almost immediately though and dives into Paulik's guard.#REVR#
Lisko trying to control but Paulik is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Paulik had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lisko defends it easily.
Paulik keeping moving, preventing Lisko from controlling successfully.
Lisko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Paulik is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Paulik is trying to control the position but Lisko postures up.
Lisko stands and throws Paulik's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lisko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paulik keeps working.
Tony Paulik has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Lisko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Paulik has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lisko but great work by Paulik.
Lisko wants to control but Paulik postures up.#SUB2#
Paulik tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paulik has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lisko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Lisko gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Paulik has gone for a leg lock! Lisko slips out almost immediately though and dives into Paulik's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Lisko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lisko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lisko trying to control but Paulik is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jordan Lisko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tony Paulik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paulik controls Lisko momentarily but Lisko frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Lisko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Paulik 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
GFC 2 - OH CANADA!
Date: Jul 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Armando cracks a nice hook into Paulik's ribs.#TD2#
Paulik shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Armando on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Armando tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Paulik looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Paulik wants to work for an arm triangle but Armando is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Paulik is looking for a kimura but Armando is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paulik to get the leverage.
Armando's coaches at Memento Mori have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Armando wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Paulik is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB2#
Paulik is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Paulik tries to pass to full mount but Armando defends it. #SUB2#
Paulik seems to be working for a kimura but Armando defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Paulik is looking for a kimura here.
Paulik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Armando knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Paulik seems to be working for a kimura but Armando defends the submission attempt.
Armando is trying to get back to full guard.
Paulik wants to advance to full mount but Armando doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armando swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Armando controlling the position.#SUB2#
Paulik has gone for a leg lock! Armando slips out almost immediately though and dives into Paulik's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Paulik has an active guard here but Armando has managed to pass into half guard.
Armando not doing much here.
Paulik has a hand on Armando's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Armando takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T4#
Armando looking to control and managing it successfully.
Paulik bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Paulik has gone for a leg lock! Armando slips out almost immediately though and dives into Paulik's guard.#REVR#
Paulik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Armando's guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony Paulik will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Paulik has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Paulik there as he acknowledges the shot.
Paulik looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Armando is fending him off so far but Paulik persists. Nope, Armando circles away and we're back to standing.
Paulik takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Armando lands a right hook to the body.
Tony Paulik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Armando lands a jab.
Armando lands a jab to the head.
Paulik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Armando counters with a crisp right hand that drops Paulik! Armando lets Paulik back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Paulik is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armando moves in close and cracks Paulik with a massive right hand! Paulik, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Armando!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diego Armando!
Diego Armando seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tony Paulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mason Jones!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Paulik shoots in.#CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Jones jumps guard.
#SUB#
Paulik has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Paulik's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulik (0) vs (2) Jones
Jones stays in close to Paulik's body and controls the position.
Paulik controlling Jones's posture.
Jones pushing down on Paulik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
More stalling from Jones.
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulik tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Paulik is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Paulik wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Paulik wants to get back to full guard.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Paulik is defending well.
Paulik trying to control but Jones postures up.
Paulik is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Jones wants to advance to full mount but Paulik doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones trying to control but Paulik is working from the bottom. #T4#
Jones pushes down on Paulik's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Paulik is looking to improve his position.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paulik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Paulik defends it.
Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Paulik defending well. #T5#
Paulik wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Paulik (0) vs (5) Jones
Jones working away.
Jones takes a little break here. Paulik wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jones with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Paulik tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Jones advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Paulik (0) vs (7) Jones
Jones trying to control but Paulik is having none of it.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jones trying to control but Paulik is having none of it.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Paulik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Paulik is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Paulik is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Paulik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Paulik regains half guard.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Paulik is working away.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Paulik on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paulik tries to get out of the position.
Jones is keen to just control but Paulik is a slippery customer.
Jones controlling the action here.#T9#
Jones frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Paulik (0) vs (10) Jones
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jones.
Paulik working to try and regain half guard.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones controlling from mount. #T10#
Paulik is trying desperately to improve position.
Paulik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yet more stalling tactics from Jones.
Paulik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Jones controlling his opponent.
Paulik is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jones controlling from mount.
Paulik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Paulik tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T13#
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Paulik tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Paulik tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones avoids the attempt from Paulik to control.
Jones controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones wins on points by 10 to 0. |
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Event:
Byzantium 39
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Griffin clinches up with Paulik and pushes him back against the cage.
Paulik is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Paulik prevents a takedown attempt there.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Griffin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paulik avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Griffin is trying to drag Paulik to the mat but Paulik just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Griffin has hold of one of Paulik's legs. Paulik is fighting the takedown attempt but Griffin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Paulik can do anything to dispel that myth.
Griffin won't allow Paulik to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulik wants to stand but Griffin is controlling the position.
Griffin is looking to advance position but Paulik has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Paulik working the ground and pound effectively.
#T1#
Griffin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Paulik drops an elbow to the side of Griffin's head.
Griffin is trying to stand up here but Paulik is controlling him well.
Paulik lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Griffin taking some punishment here, with Paulik in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Paulik. #SUB#
Griffin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paulik pulls his head out easily.
Griffin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Paulik winds up and cracks Griffin with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC2#Griffin is rocked!
Paulik is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oh Griffin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Paulik seems to be working for a kimura but Griffin defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Nice strikes from Paulik there. #SUB2#
Paulik is trying to work for a kimura but Griffin is defending well.
Paulik lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Paulik looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Paulik lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Paulik lands a big elbow - Griffin is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Paulik!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Paulik!
Tony Paulik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Byzantium 36
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Paulik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paulik is looking to clinch.
Stuart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paulik slips a straight right by Stuart.
Paulik half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Paulik moves out of range as Stuart strikes.
Stuart throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Paulik counters with a single leg into guard. Stuart didn't expect that.
Paulik is in close to Stuart's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stuart looks winded!
Paulik is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Paulik working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulik scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paulik landing with the ground and pound.
Paulik stands up over Stuart, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Paulik scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paulik passes into half guard.
Stuart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paulik. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Paulik lands a nice short elbow.#T1##SUB#
Paulik is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Stuart is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Paulik! |
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Event:
Byzantium 33
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Paulik goes for a double leg but Norling avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Norling continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Norling breaks the clinch.
Paulik doesn't manage to clinch there - Norling circles away.
Norling paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paulik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norling sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Norling is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Paulik shoots and misses
and Norling counters with a nice uppercut.
Norling drops Paulik with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Paulik! Norling dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nils Norling!
In his post fight interview, Nils Norling started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Paulik swings widly with a right hand
and Whittaker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Whittaker tests Paulik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paulik ducks right into an uppercut from Whittaker.
Paulik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Whittaker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Paulik's head backwards.
Paulik has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Whittaker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Whittaker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paulik with a poor takedown
and Whittaker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paulik fails to land the takedown.
Whittaker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Paulik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whittaker lands a really nice looking cross but Paulik seems unphased.
Whittaker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC2#Paulik is rocked!#T1#
Whittaker lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Paulik out cold! Paulik is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul Whittaker! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1040 Round 1
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Paulik darts in looking for a takedown but Nagooyen gets double underhooks and turns Paulik into the cage.
Nagooyen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Nagooyen has clasped his hands together around Paulik's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Paulik is looking for a sweep.
Paulik manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nagooyen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Paulik reverses the position - he's now on top in Nagooyen's guard. #SUB2#
Nagooyen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paulik lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Paulik knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nagooyen on the ground.#SUB2#
Nagooyen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paulik defends well.
Paulik is stalling in the full guard.
Paulik throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Paulik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paulik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nagooyen trying to keep a closed guard but Paulik is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Nagooyen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paulik is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Nagooyen is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Paulik has his hands clasped together but Nagooyen extends and breaks Paulik's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Nagooyen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Nagooyen! |
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