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Event:
BKFC - 170 Bracket Round 2
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Paul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jameson.
Jameson cracks Paul with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jameson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jameson lands a lovely overhand right.
Jameson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jameson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jameson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paul.
Paul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jameson.
Paul tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jameson manages to circle out of the way.
Jameson lands with an uppercut that bounces Paul off the cage and back into range.
Jameson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jameson misses with a wild body shot.
Jameson loads up on a big right hand but Paul slips the punch.
Paul looks for the body kick but Jameson saw that one coming.
Jameson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paul gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jameson.
Paul takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jameson stalks Paul and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Paul's face. Paul staggers backwards, shaken.#CL#
Paul closes the distance and pushes Jameson back into the cage.#T1#
Paul is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jameson is defending well for now.
Paul pushes off an throws an elbow but Jameson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jameson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Paul after a bit of a struggle.
Jameson takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Anton Jameson has been cut.
Paul lands an elbow that stopped Jameson in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Paul just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jameson's brow.
Paul pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jameson dodges an elbow strike from Paul.
Paul throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Paul blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paul misses with an elbow over the top.
Jameson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jameson takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2#
Jameson manages to break the clinch.
Paul on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Paul takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Paul ducks under a wild hook from Jameson.
Jameson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Paul had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T2#
Jameson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Paul backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jameson stuns Paul with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Paul takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Paul takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Anton Jameson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paul slips under a jab from Jameson.#CL#
Jameson tries to keep at a distance but Paul has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jameson takes an elbow to the temple.
Jameson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jameson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paul fights it off and pushes away nicely.
John Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Jameson.
A slow jab from Jameson misses its intended target.
Jameson misses with a hook. Paul ducked under it nicely.
Paul seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jameson throws a shot from downtown. Paul moves away and avoids it.
Jameson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab from Jameson does it's job there.
Paul takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jameson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3##CL#
Paul pushes Jameson up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Jameson breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Paul closes the distance and pushes Jameson back into the cage.
Paul looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Jameson manages to break the clinch.
Jameson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Jameson gets tackled into the cage by Paul. Paul maintains the clinch.
Jameson jumps guard but Paul stands there with Jameson around his waist. Jameson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Paul slowing the pace effectively.
Come on Paul - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jameson wants to stall.
Paul stalls.
Paul has Jameson pressed against the cage, preventing Jameson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4##TD2#
Jameson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jameson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Jameson working for a triangle but Paul defends it easily.
Paul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jameson is keeping the position for now.
Jameson is looking to stand up but Paul isn't so interested in that idea.
Jameson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Paul has passed into side control.
Jameson is letting Paul control him for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Jameson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Jameson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jameson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paul on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Paul forces Jameson back against the cage and clinches.
Jameson is looking for a takedown.
Jameson avoids a wild elbow strike from Paul.
Jameson is working for takedown but Paul is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paul prevents Jameson from breaking the clinch.
Paul misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jameson.
Paul throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Paul prevents Jameson from breaking the clinch.
Jameson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paul is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jameson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Paul's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul lands an elbow just above Jameson 's eye.
Paul stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Paul creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
John Paul has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paul misses with an elbow strike.
Paul prevents a takedown attempt there.
John Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Jameson.#T1#
Paul lands a damaging elbow.
Paul throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jameson can't get the takedown.
Paul lands an elbow inside.
Paul pushes off an throws an elbow but Jameson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Paul.
Jameson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Paul is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Jameson drags the fight down to the ground.
Jameson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paul looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jameson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Paul is controlling him. #T2##SU#
Jameson is working an open guard so Paul takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jameson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Paul's head.
Paul tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jameson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paul throws a lazy head kick
and Jameson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paul takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jameson misses with a body shot.
Jameson with a hook.
Jameson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jameson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jameson's elbow.
Paul throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T3#
Jameson avoiding damage as Paul throws knees to the body.
Jameson takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#That has opened up Anton Jameson's cut even more.
Jameson is looking to control Paul's arms but Paul gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jameson has his back to the cage.
Jameson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Paul throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jameson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jameson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paul trying to land knees to the body.
Paul trying to land knees to the body.
Jameson jumps guard but Paul stands there with Jameson around his waist. Jameson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jameson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jameson tries to pull guard but Paul forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jameson is working for takedown but Paul is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paul lands a damaging elbow.
Jameson takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
Paul lands an elbow inside that Jameson shrugs off. #BC2#
Jameson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paul avoids the body shot from Jameson.
#CL#
Paul rushes Jameson and presses him up against the cage.
Jameson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paul tries to throw a body punch but Jameson avoids it by throwing Paul back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jameson slows down the pace here.
Paul gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Paul throws an elbow that misses.
Paul lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#The cut above Anton Jameson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Paul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jameson avoids it.
Paul looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Paul misses with an elbow strike.
Jameson tries for a takedown but Paul manages to get underhooks.
Jameson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Paul walks away with a smile on his face. Jameson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Paul is looking to land body kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Paul dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anton Jameson's cut.
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#
Paul gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jameson.
Jameson lunges at Paul with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Paul's hand.
Jameson thuds a left hand into Paul's body.
Jameson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Paul moves into the clinch successfully.
Paul throws an elbow that misses.
Paul keeps control of Jameson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paul pushes off an throws an elbow but Jameson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Paul throws an elbow that misses.
Paul stalling against the cage.
Paul has Jameson pressed against the cage, preventing Jameson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameson looking to stall.
Jameson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jameson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paul gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jameson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paul fights it off and pushes away nicely.
John Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Jameson.#T1##CL#
Paul has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jameson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Jameson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Paul lands an elbow just above Jameson 's eye.
Paul comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Paul trying to land knees to the body.
Paul pushes off an throws an elbow but Jameson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Paul pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Paul just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jameson's brow.
Paul trying to land knees to the body.
Jameson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paul misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jameson.
#T2#
Jameson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Paul is defending well.
With the fighters up against the cage, Paul throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Paul.
Jameson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Paul is defending well.
Jameson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paul just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jameson avoiding damage as Paul throws knees to the body.
Paul pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Paul pushes off an throws an elbow but Jameson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Paul lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jameson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Paul is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Paul stalling.
Paul gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Paul gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#Anton Jameson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Paul creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Paul looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Paul throws an elbow but it misses.
#T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Paul.
Paul pushes off an throws an elbow but Jameson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jameson is working for takedown but Paul is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jameson dodges an elbow strike from Paul.
Paul misses with an elbow over the top.
Jameson avoids a wild elbow strike from Paul.
Paul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jameson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Paul walks away with a smile on his face. Jameson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jameson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jameson missing with a left hand there. Paul was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paul tries to counter by clinching up but Jameson breaks away and moves out of range.
A big right from Jameson misses.
Jameson scores with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Jameson.
Paul tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jameson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jameson throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Paul counters by clinching up.
Paul lands a nice elbow. #T4#
Paul displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jameson up against the cage.
Jameson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jameson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Paul to keep the fight standing.
Paul pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Paul stalls.
Paul lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jameson is trying to maintain a safe position but Paul gets an underhook and turns Jameson into the cage.#BC2#
Jameson breaks from the clinch.
Paul tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Paul wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Paul showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Paul has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Paul!
Post fight, John Paul took to the microphone: 'THE RETURN OF THE BEAST FROM VADOVITZE'. |
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Event:
BKFC - 185 Bracket
Date: Jul 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Widehat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paul as he avoids it easily.
Paul is looking to counter the offense by Widehat and move into the clinch.
Paul stuffs the takedown.
Paul tries to counter by clinching up but Widehat breaks away and moves out of range.
Paul defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Widehat.
Paul 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.
John Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bofur Widehat.#TD2#
Paul gets caught flat footed, as Widehat shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Paul wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Widehat manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Widehat is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paul has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Paul wants to improve his position but Widehat is controlling well.
#T1#
Widehat is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Paul!
Paul bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Paul knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Widehat on the ground.
Widehat tries to strike from the bottom.
Paul content to stall in guard here.
Widehat looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Widehat keeping moving, preventing Paul from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Widehat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paul stopping the sweep attempt from Widehat.
Paul will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Widehat throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Widehat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Widehat is controlling Paul's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Widehat keeping moving, preventing Paul from controlling successfully.
Widehat is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
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. Widehat connects with a nice short shot to Paul's temple.
Paul is looking for a sweep. Widehat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paul is not content to let Widehat control the position.#SUB2#
Widehat is looking for a kimura but Paul is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Widehat to get the leverage. #T4#
Widehat is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Paul wants to improve his position but Widehat is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Widehat is looking for a kimura but Paul is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Widehat to get the leverage.
Widehat wants to pass the guard but Paul is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widehat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bofur Widehat dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Paul. No joy for Widehat on that attempt.
As Widehat tries to get set, Paul tries to push him back and clinch up but Widehat manages to avoid the attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Widehat dives in and grabs Paul's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paul pushes down on Widehat's head and hops out.
Paul is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Widehat.#TD2#
Widehat closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Paul's guard.
Widehat wants to pass the guard but Paul is keeping the position.
Paul avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Widehat working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Paul avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widehat stopping the sweep attempt from Paul.
Widehat postures up in Paul's guard and throws a big left but Paul blocks it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T1#
Widehat wants to control from the top but Paul keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Widehat shoots in looking for a takedown but Paul manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Widehat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
John Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bofur Widehat.
Paul displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Widehat.
Paul wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Widehat shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Widehat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Widehat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Widehat seems to be working for a kimura but Paul defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Widehat misses with a head shot. Paul uses the momentum to regain guard.
Widehat trying to control but Paul is working from the bottom.
Widehat throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Paul trying to control the position.
Paul keeping moving, preventing Widehat from controlling successfully.
Paul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Paul clinches up against the cage.
Paul lands an elbow inside that Widehat shrugs off.
Widehat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Widehat drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paul gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Paul just misses with a elbow thrown towards Widehat's brow.
Widehat tries to pull guard but Paul holds him up against the cage and eventually Widehat drops back down to his feet.
#T4#
Paul throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Paul lands an elbow just above Widehat 's eye.
Paul lands an elbow that stopped Widehat in his tracks for a moment.
Widehat jumps guard but Paul turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Widehat is trying to pull guard but Paul turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Widehat tries to pull guard but Paul holds him up against the cage and eventually Widehat drops back down to his feet.
Paul is looking to control Widehat's arms but Widehat gets an underhook and turns him. Now Paul has his back to the cage.
Paul pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Widehat is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Widehat jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Paul walks away with a smile on his face. Widehat gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
John Paul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Widehat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Paul defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Widehat shoots in and bounces Paul off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Widehat trying to control but Paul is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Paul dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Widehat changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Paul looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Widehat creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bofur Widehat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paul tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Widehat easily slips into full mount!
Paul is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Widehat postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Paul looks a forlorn figure.
#SUB2#
Widehat working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Widehat working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Widehat postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Paul out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Widehat goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bofur Widehat! |
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Event:
BKFC 3 - Rodriguez vs Marley
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Penn closes the distance and clinches.
Paul's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Paul's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Paul is stalling here.
Paul lands a nice elbow.
Penn really is a fat lump.
Paul comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Gracie Penn has been cut.
Paul comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Paul putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Penn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Paul lands a nice elbow.
Paul gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC2#Penn is rocked!
Paul lands an elbow inside.
Oh Penn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paul leaning his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Paul to work.
Penn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clinched against the cage, Paul lands a big elbow that drops Penn! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Penn is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Paul!
In his post fight interview, John Paul gave a big smile as he said 'THE RETURN OF THE BEAST FROM VADOVITZE'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Paul slaps away a takedown attempt from Ayo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Paul throws a right hand that Ayo ducks under and follows up with a left that Ayo also avoids with ease.
Paul has a takedown stuffed.
Ayo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Paul tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ayo defends well and Paul ends up having to push Ayo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Paul tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ayo just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Paul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paul has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ayo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ayo smiles and moves away.
Ayo lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Paul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paul avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, jab by Ayo - just one landing.
Ayo lands with a good body shot.
Paul checks a low kick from Ayo.
Deji Ayo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ayo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paul.
Paul shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ayo sprawls well. Ayo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Paul gets slowly back to his feet.
As Paul backs off Ayo throws a huge counter combo but Paul manages to avoid it all.
Paul looks for a takedown but Ayo sprawls well.#T2#
Paul shoots in but Ayo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ayo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Paul sprawls well. Paul wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ayo gets slowly back to his feet.
Ayo lands a two punch combo.
Paul shoots and misses #TD2#
and Ayo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Paul's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paul controlling the position.
Ayo wants to control from the top but Paul keeps moving. #SUB#
Paul has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ayo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Paul.#T3#
Ayo is looking to take a break and control but Paul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ayo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ayo looks winded!
Paul parries the strikes from Ayo easily there. Ayo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Paul to escape.
Paul pushes Ayo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ayo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Paul is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ayo working the ground and pound.
Paul is trying to improve his position.
Ayo is looking to take a break and control but Paul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ayo working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deji Ayo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ayo shoots in for a double leg but Paul sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Paul rushes Ayo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paul content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Paul keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ayo's efforts to push away.
Paul tries to pull guard but Ayo won't allow it.
#BC#
Paul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paul keeps the fight on the outside.
Paul shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayo misses with a few strikes there.
Paul appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Paul circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ayo scores with a shot to the body.
Paul tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ayo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Paul somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Paul. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Paul throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paul avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Paul gets a clinch. #BC#
Paul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paul shoots for a double leg takedown but Ayo sprawls well. He's pushed Paul's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Paul fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ayo avoids it really well and circles away.
Paul fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Paul showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ayo.
Paul shoots in and drives through. Ayo sprawls well.
John Paul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ayo misses with a low kick as Paul jumps back.
Ayo misses with a series of wild punches.
Ayo is breathing heavily.
Paul tries for a takedown but Ayo circles away easily
and Ayo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ayo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paul.
Paul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3##TD#
Paul bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ayo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Ayo dodges the punch combination from Paul.
#CL#
Paul closes the distance and clinches.
Paul gets underhooks to prevent Ayo's takedown attempt.
Ayo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paul has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ayo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Paul is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ayo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ayo can't find room to land a body shot as Paul controls the action.
#BC#
Paul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Paul pushes Ayo up against the cage in a clinch.
Ayo throws a head punch that misses.
Ayo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paul avoids it.
Paul taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ayo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paul is trying to pull guard but Ayo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Paul misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Paul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paul just misses with a punch to the body.
Ayo misses with a takedown attempt - Paul sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paul dives in for a single leg takedown but Ayo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deji Ayo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
No luck for Paul with that takedown attempt.
Paul tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ayo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Paul somewhat.
Ayo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Paul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paul tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ayo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Paul takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Paul closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ayo's guard.#T1#
Paul slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #ES2#
Ayo kicks Paul off and gets to his feet.
Deji Ayo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ayo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paul tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ayo defends well and Paul ends up having to push Ayo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Paul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ayo tries a body shot but Paul blocks it.
Paul struggles to land a body shot inside as Ayo controls his hands.
Paul is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ayo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Ayo fails to land.
Ayo misses with a punch to the body.
Ayo is trying to maintain a safe position but Paul gets an underhook and turns Ayo into the cage.#T2#
A frustrated look appears on Ayo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ayo tries to break free but Paul pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Paul manages to break the clinch.
Ayo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Paul rather than just go for the knockout.
Paul avoids the head kick by Ayo.
#CL#
Paul instigates a clinch.
Ayo stops a takedown attempt from Paul.
Paul pressing his opponent against the cage.
Paul has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ayo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ayo has a couple of punches blocked by Paul.
#T3#
Ayo throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Paul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ayo.
Paul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paul shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ayo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Ayo. Those never looked like landing.
Ayo swats away the attempt to clinch by Paul.
Ayo misses with a few strikes there.
Paul takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4##CL2#
Ayo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Paul misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Paul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ayo throws a body kick that misses #CL#
and Paul holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Paul tries a body shot but Ayo blocks it.
Paul looking to throw knees to the head but Ayo is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ayo is pressed up against the cage. Paul has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ayo down to the mat. Ayo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Paul tries to clinch up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Paul closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Paul.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deji Ayo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ayo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deji Ayo! |
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