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Event:
SMASH: Mountain vs Hearn 3
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Paschal staying out of range there.
Paschal feints the counter takedown.
Paschal shoots for a double leg takedown but Meeks sprawls well. He's pushed Paschal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Akil Paschal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paschal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#It looks like Akil Paschal has been cut.
Paschal shoots in for a takedown but Meeks shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Meeks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paschal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Meeks counters with a right hand to the body.
Turner Meeks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akil Paschal.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paschal is defended easily by Meeks.#TD2#
Paschal shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Meeks is trying to defend but Paschal finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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.
Meeks trying to control from the bottom.
Meeks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paschal on the ground.#T1#
Paschal prevents Meeks from improving his position.
Paschal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Meeks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Paschal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Meeks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paschal's guard. #REVR#
Meeks wants to stand but Paschal is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Paschal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meeks is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Paschal looking for a guillotine here but Meeks defends easily.
Paschal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Meeks wants to stand but Paschal is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Meeks stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Paschal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3##KD#
Meeks lands a big right hand that sends Paschal crashing to the mat! Meeks stays standing though and waves Paschal back to his feet!
Paschal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#Paschal is rocked!
Meeks weaves into range and cracks Paschal right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Paschal goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Meeks is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Turner Meeks!
As Turner Meeks got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Shit. On. My. Dick. '. |
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Event:
SMASH: Chavaski vs Sam
Date: May 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Paschal shoots in for a takedown but Ganz shows good takedown defense.
Paschal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Paschal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Ganz. No joy for Paschal on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akil Paschal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paschal shoots in looking for a takedown. Ganz tries to sprawl out of it but Paschal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ganz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ganz tests Paschal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ganz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paschal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ganz defends it nicely.#TD#
Paschal shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ganz is trying to defend but Paschal finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Paschal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ganz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Paschal is thwarting Ganz's attempts to control the position.
Paschal is looking to take a break and control but Ganz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ganz is looking to improve his position.
Paschal uses his free foot to push down on Ganz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ganz.
Paschal prevents Ganz from getting the reversal.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Paschal has hold of Ganz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ganz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Paschal moves to the back position.
Ganz tries to roll but Paschal sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Paschal looking to break Ganz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ganz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Paschal will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Paschal controlling from the back.
Ganz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Ganz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Paschal.
Paschal avoiding Ganz 's attempts to control his hands. #T3#
Ganz tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Paschal is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Ganz right now.
#SUB#
Paschal is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ganz is defending well though. Paschal let's go of the attempt for now.
Ganz is really stuck here.
Paschal trying to control.#SUB#
Ganz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T4#
I really don't envy Ganz right now.
Ganz trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Paschal patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
A lull in the action here.
Ganz can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Paschal working for the choke.
Paschal keeps control of the position as Ganz tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akil Paschal dominated that round.
That's time! Paschal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ganz cracks Paschal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ganz punishes Paschal's body with a nice straight punch.
Paschal fails with the takedown
and Paschal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ganz scores with a jab to the head.
Paschal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ganz as he avoids it easily.
Ganz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ganz lands a big head kick that sends Paschal to the canvas! Ganz follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartolomeu Ganz! |
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Event:
SMASH: Mountain vs Smith
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Kerr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Paschal quickly recovers to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kerr connects with a nice short shot to Paschal's temple.
Paschal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kerr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kerr 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.
Kerr working Paschal over with strikes. #ROC2#Paschal is rocked!
Kerr 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.
Oh Paschal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paschal manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kerr is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Paschal is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kerr fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Paschal from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kerr! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Kerr!
A very excited looking Mark Kerr rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
SMASH: Wayne vs Lomax
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Stamatis scores with a jab to the body.
Stamatis looks to land a left hand but Paschal moved out of range nicely.
Stamatis connects with the punch.
Stamatis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stamatis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stamatis swings for the body but Paschal moves out of range.
Paschal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stamatis misses the shot to the body.
Stamatis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paschal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stamatis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Paschal misses with a takedown
and Stamatis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Stamatis lands a big right hand that sends Paschal crashing to the mat! Stamatis stays standing though and waves Paschal back to his feet!#ROC2#Paschal is rocked!
Paschal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oh Paschal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paschal is breathing heavily.
Paschal get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Paschal stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Stamatis runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexandros Stamatis!
Alexandros Stamatis 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. |
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Event:
Highland 218
Date: Dec 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Paschal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Anudo counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Anudo manages to break the clinch.
Paschal throws a series of punches but Anudo avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Paschal fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anudo sprawls well initially but Paschal persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Anudo looking for submissions off his back.
Paschal working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Anudo's thigh. Anudo counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Anudo 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#
Anudo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Paschal 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.
Paschal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anudo scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Paschal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anudo.
Paschal taking some punishment here, with Anudo in his half guard.
I've been told that Anudo has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Anudo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anudo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Paschal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paschal tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Anudo has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Paschal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anudo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T2#
Anudo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Anudo looking to control but Paschal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Paschal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Anudo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paschal is working hard here to advance position.
Anudo lands a big elbow.
Paschal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anudo raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paschal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anudo postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Paschal in real trouble here! The ref calls for Paschal to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mac Anudo!
An out of breath Mac Anudo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Highland 209
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Jaeger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#TD2#
Paschal shoots in and gets a takedown into Jaeger's guard.
Paschal wants to pass the guard but Jaeger is keeping the position.
Jaeger looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Paschal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jaeger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paschal has managed to get both his arms back between Jaeger's legs - danger averted.
Jaeger controls Paschal momentarily but Paschal frees himself.
Paschal stopping the sweep attempt from Jaeger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaeger is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Jaeger has his foot on Paschal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paschal works his way back into a safe position though.
Paschal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jaeger trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Paschal drops back looking for a leg! Jaeger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jaeger manages to kick Paschal off! Paschal jumps back into Jaeger's guard.
Jaeger wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Paschal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB#
Jaeger isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Paschal stacks Jaeger on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Paschal!
Jaeger is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Paschal's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Paschal is looking to take a break and control but Jaeger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jaeger regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Jaeger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paschal defends it easily.
Paschal stopping the sweep attempt from Jaeger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paschal advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Paschal is trying to get an arm triangle but Jaeger is defending well.
Jaeger tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#T2#
Jaeger tries to bench press Paschal off him but Paschal keeps the position.
Jaeger sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jaeger tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Paschal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jaeger is just riding it out for now. Paschal eventually gives up the hold.
Jaeger's coaches at Canucks Combat Club 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.
Paschal is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jaeger regains half guard.
Paschal is looking to take a break and control but Jaeger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Jaeger actively working from the bottom here.
Jaeger works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Paschal tries to free his leg and advance position but Jaeger is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Jaeger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paschal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Jaeger has an active guard here but Paschal has managed to pass into half guard.
Jaeger regains full guard. Nicely done.
Paschal passes Jaeger's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jaeger missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Paschal seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Paschal is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jaeger moves into full guard.
#T4#
Jaeger throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jaeger throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Paschal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Jaeger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paschal looking to pass the guard.
Paschal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jaeger is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Paschal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jaeger defends well.#SUB#
Jaeger 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Akil Paschal will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jaeger stuffs the takedown attempt from Paschal. Paschal gets slowly back to his feet.
Jaeger throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Paschal counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jaeger won't be happy with that.
Jaeger is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Paschal tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jaeger's legs.
Paschal passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jaeger! #SUB2#
Paschal working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jaeger tries to improve his position but instead Paschal has taken his back! #SUB2#
Paschal is looking for the choke from the back position but Jaeger is controlling his hands well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Paschal is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Jaeger has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Paschal has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Jaeger taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Paschal doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Akil Paschal! |
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Event:
Highland 194
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
Akil Paschal had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 277.5, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Ryder Young was cancelled. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Q - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Akil Paschal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alexandria OcasioCortez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
OcasioCortez pushes Paschal up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
OcasioCortez jumps guard and drags Paschal to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Paschal pushes down on OcasioCortez's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Paschal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, OcasioCortez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paschal 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.#SUB#
Paschal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but OcasioCortez sees it coming and defends easily.
Paschal is looking to take a break and control but OcasioCortez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OcasioCortez is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Paschal 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.
#T1#
OcasioCortez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
OcasioCortez wants to control but Paschal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
OcasioCortez is trying to get back to full guard.
Paschal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
OcasioCortez is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
OcasioCortez wants to improve his position but Paschal is controlling well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if OcasioCortez can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Paschal is trying to control. OcasioCortez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
OcasioCortez keeping hold of Paschal's head, controlling as best he can.
OcasioCortez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paschal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
OcasioCortez is looking to improve his position.
OcasioCortez won't allow Paschal to pass to mount.
Paschal works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Paschal (3) vs (0) OcasioCortez#SUB#
Paschal looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Paschal has control of OcasioCortez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and OcasioCortez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
OcasioCortez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paschal (3) vs (2) OcasioCortez
OcasioCortez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4##SUB#
Paschal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. OcasioCortez is aware though and is defending well.
OcasioCortez trying to control but Paschal is working from the bottom.
OcasioCortez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
OcasioCortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Paschal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paschal wants to sweep here but OcasioCortez controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Paschal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but OcasioCortez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Paschal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T5##SUB#
Paschal looking for submissions from the bottom but instead OcasioCortez passes into half guard.
Paschal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
OcasioCortez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
OcasioCortez is keen to just control but Paschal is a slippery customer.
Paschal is trying to get back to full guard.
OcasioCortez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Paschal (3) vs (5) OcasioCortez#T6#
OcasioCortez fails to advance to Paschal's back.
Paschal tries to hold on but OcasioCortez postures up.
Paschal sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Paschal actively working from the bottom here.
OcasioCortez controlling the action here.
Paschal tries to get to full guard but OcasioCortez has control of the leg. #T7##SUB#
Paschal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
OcasioCortez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Paschal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
OcasioCortez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Paschal (3) vs (8) OcasioCortez
OcasioCortez controlling his opponent. #T8#
Paschal is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OcasioCortez controlling from mount.
Paschal is trying desperately to improve position.
OcasioCortez controlling from mount.
OcasioCortez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Paschal is holding on tight.
#T9#
Paschal has given up his back here. Will OcasioCortez look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Paschal (3) vs (11) OcasioCortez
Good control from OcasioCortez.
Paschal tries to roll but OcasioCortez sticks to his back.
OcasioCortez not allowing Paschal to control his hands.
Paschal rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
OcasioCortez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T10#
Let's hope that OcasioCortez 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Paschal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paschal is trying to get back to full guard.
OcasioCortez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Paschal manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T11#
Paschal keeping full guard, as OcasioCortez tries to pass. #SUB#
Paschal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paschal trying to keep a closed guard but OcasioCortez is proving a slippery customer.
Paschal looking to hit a scissor sweep but OcasioCortez is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Paschal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
OcasioCortez won't allow Paschal to sweep him here. #T12#
OcasioCortez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Paschal keeping moving, preventing OcasioCortez from controlling successfully.
OcasioCortez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paschal's guard. #SUB#
Paschal looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
OcasioCortez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paschal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
OcasioCortez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Paschal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13##SUB#
Paschal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
OcasioCortez passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Paschal (3) vs (14) OcasioCortez
Paschal is wriggling around trying to escape.
OcasioCortez wants to take Paschal's back but he can't do it this time.
Paschal working to try and regain half guard.
#T14#
Paschal is working hard here to advance position.
OcasioCortez wants to control the pace but Paschal is squirming around nicely.
Paschal working to try and regain half guard.
OcasioCortez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Paschal is looking to improve his position but OcasioCortez isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OcasioCortez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
OcasioCortez avoids the attempt from Paschal to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
OcasioCortez wins on points by 14 to 3.
Alexandria OcasioCortez 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:
VFC 103 Old Leg vs Newton
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
No luck for Paschal with that takedown attempt.
Paschal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gigolo tries to avoid it but Paschal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gigolo to the ground. Gigolo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gigolo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Paschal looks for a takedown but Gigolo sprawls well.
Gigolo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bam Bam Gigolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akil Paschal.#TD#
Gigolo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Paschal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gigolo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paschal keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Paschal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Paschal 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.
Paschal is trying to control. Gigolo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Paschal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Paschal trying to control the action but Gigolo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gigolo looking for submissions off his back.
Paschal wants to take a breather but Gigolo is having none of it.
I've been told that Paschal has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Paschal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gigolo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gigolo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gigolo gets back to full guard.
Gigolo seems keen to control Paschal's posture.
Paschal pushes down on Gigolo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gigolo is pressing down on Paschal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Paschal pushing down on Gigolo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Paschal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gigolo is staying active underneath Paschal, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Paschal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gigolo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Paschal.
Paschal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Gigolo is trying to control but can't.
Paschal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Paschal is looking to advance position but Gigolo won't allow it. #SUB#
Gigolo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paschal prevents Gigolo from standing back up.
Gigolo is not content to let Paschal control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Paschal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gigolo defends it well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gigolo wants to control but Paschal is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Paschal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A counter left hand to the body from Gigolo misses its target.
Paschal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gigolo pinned against the ropes. Gigolo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Gigolo gets the takedown into side control.
Paschal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paschal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bam Bam Gigolo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Paschal shoots in for a double leg but Gigolo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gigolo thinks about countering with a head kick.
Gigolo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paschal can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Paschal darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gigolo is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Paschal is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gigolo tries to get to full guard but Paschal has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paschal is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gigolo!
Paschal looking to control but Gigolo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gigolo stops Paschal from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T1#
Gigolo is looking to get to half guard.
Akil Paschal has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Paschal is working for a guillotine from mount but Gigolo frees his head quite easily.
Gigolo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gigolo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gigolo wants to control but Paschal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gigolo tries to roll over but Paschal keeps him under control.#T2#
Paschal is trying to control the action in half guard but Gigolo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gigolo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Paschal wants to pass the guard but Gigolo is keeping the position.
Gigolo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Paschal preventing the sweep.
Gigolo has control of Paschal's left arm, preventing Paschal from doing any damage.
Paschal pushes down on Gigolo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Paschal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gigolo defending well though.
Gigolo is staying active underneath Paschal, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Gigolo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Paschal is looking to take a break and control but Gigolo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Gigolo gets caught napping as Paschal dives in and scores a takedown. Gigolo manages to retain guard.
Paschal throws a big elbow that misses.
Paschal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gigolo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Paschal's best efforts.
Paschal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gigolo keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
Gigolo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Paschal.
Gigolo tries to kick Paschal off but Paschal keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gigolo is looking to control Paschal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gigolo avoid being mounted?
Paschal is looking to advance position but Gigolo won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paschal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gigolo is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akil Paschal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Paschal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gigolo avoids it really well and circles away.
Paschal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gigolo.
Bam Bam Gigolo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Gigolo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gigolo is looking to take a break and control but Paschal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paschal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gigolo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gigolo's back!
Gigolo is trapped and Paschal is scoring with shots to the head and body. #CUT2#It looks like Bam Bam Gigolo has been cut.
Gigolo trying to control the action but Paschal just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Gigolo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Paschal gets his way!
Gigolo staying busy and making it hard for Paschal to control. #T1#
Paschal somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Paschal wants to control but Gigolo is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Paschal looking for the choke from the back.
Paschal controlling well, preventing Gigolo from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Paschal working for a choke but Gigolo is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Gigolo'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.#SUB2#
Paschal working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gigolo trying to control the action but Paschal just sinks the hooks in. #T2##SUB2#
Gigolo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gigolo breaks Paschal's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gigolo wants to control from the top but Paschal keeps moving.
Paschal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gigolo is one step ahead there.
Gigolo working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Paschal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gigolo is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Gigolo trying to control but Paschal is working from the bottom.
Paschal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gigolo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paschal is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Paschal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paschal is trying to keep Gigolo in close.
Gigolo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gigolo preventing the sweep.
Gigolo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gigolo lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Paschal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gigolo scoring with some ground and pound.
Gigolo wants to control from the top but Paschal keeps moving. #SUB2#
Paschal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gigolo defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paschal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Akil Paschal.
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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akil Paschal! |
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Event:
VFC 97 Dingo vs Sergius
Date: Jul 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Paschal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gigolo appears to be looking for a big counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paschal. #TD2#
Paschal shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Paschal showed some decent athleticism there.
Gigolo tries to roll over but Paschal keeps him under control.
Paschal is keen to just control but Gigolo is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gigolo is looking to control Paschal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gigolo avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Paschal is looking for a kimura here.
Paschal prevents Gigolo from improving his position.#T1#
Paschal trying to mount his opponent but Gigolo defends it.
Gigolo tries to roll over but Paschal keeps him under control.
Paschal is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Paschal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gigolo is keeping the position for now.
Gigolo trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paschal trying to control the position from guard on top but Gigolo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Gigolo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paschal is aware though and is defending well.
Gigolo keeping moving, preventing Paschal from controlling successfully.
Paschal is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Paschal advances to half guard.
Paschal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gigolo is looking to improve his position.
Gigolo trying to control here.
Gigolo pushes Paschal off looking to stand but Paschal dives back in and keeps control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3##SUB2#
Paschal seems to be looking for submissions.
Paschal is trying to control the action in half guard but Gigolo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Paschal looks for a takedown but Gigolo sprawls well.
Bam Bam Gigolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akil Paschal.
Gigolo throws a head kick that misses.
Paschal closes the distance and clinches up with Gigolo, looking for a takedown. Paschal pushes Gigolo against the cage but Gigolo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gigolo throws a sloppy head kick and Paschal moves out of range easily.
Gigolo misses with a hook. Paschal ducked under it nicely.
Akil Paschal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Paschal checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Paschal.
Paschal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gigolo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paschal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4##TD2#
Paschal shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gigolo is trying to defend but Paschal finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Paschal is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gigolo has given up his back here.
Gigolo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Paschal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gigolo tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Paschal is looking for the choke from the back position but Gigolo is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Paschal is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Paschal has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gigolo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Akil Paschal will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Paschal shoots in looking for a takedown but Gigolo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paschal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Paschal tries to sprawl but Gigolo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Paschal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paschal.
Gigolo trying to control the position from guard on top but Paschal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paschal keeping full guard, as Gigolo tries to pass.
Gigolo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paschal keeping moving, preventing Gigolo from controlling successfully.
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.
Gigolo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Paschal's guard.#T1#
Paschal trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gigolo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Paschal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gigolo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Paschal is looking to advance position but Gigolo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Gigolo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Paschal is trying desperately to improve position.
Paschal gets back to half guard.#T2#
Gigolo wants to stand up but Paschal has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Gigolo is looking to take a break and control but Paschal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gigolo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Paschal is looking to improve his position.
Paschal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gigolo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gigolo's back!#SUB2#
Paschal looking for the choke but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gigolo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3#
Gigolo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gigolo covering up well and avoiding damage.
Paschal gets his hands free as Gigolo looks to control.
Gigolo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Paschal tightening his grip on Gigolo, looking for the choke.
Gigolo can't escape the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Gigolo'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.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gigolo biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Will Paschal go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Paschal is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gigolo trying to control the hands but Paschal won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Akil Paschal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Gigolo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Paschal on his heels. He'll look to pass Paschal's guard now, I'm sure.
Paschal wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Paschal has his foot on Gigolo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gigolo works his way back into a safe position though.
Gigolo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paschal's head.
Paschal keeping full guard, as Gigolo tries to pass.
Akil Paschal has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Paschal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Paschal is looking for a triangle but Gigolo pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gigolo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Paschal trying to keep a closed guard but Gigolo is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Gigolo drops back looking for a leg! Paschal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paschal manages to kick Gigolo off! Gigolo jumps back into Paschal's guard.
Gigolo trying to control the position from guard on top but Paschal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Paschal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gigolo defends well.
Gigolo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paschal's guard.
Paschal trying to hold on to Gigolo's head to control him but Gigolo postures up.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Paschal tries to get to full guard but Gigolo has control of the leg.
It looks like Gigolo is going to stand back up.
Paschal wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Gigolo 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.
Paschal has a hand on Gigolo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gigolo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gigolo wants to get back to his feet but Paschal is holding on tight.
Gigolo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Paschal?
#T3#
Gigolo controlling from mount.
Paschal wants to control but Gigolo is having none of it.
The referee warns Paschal that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Paschal is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gigolo trying to control but Paschal is having none of it.
Paschal wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Paschal is trying to remain composed but Gigolo is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T4#
Gigolo controlling well, preventing Paschal from escaping the position.
Gigolo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gigolo is working the ground and pound. Can Paschal escape?
Paschal tries to break free.
Gigolo biding his time, looking for the opening.
Gigolo controlling well, preventing Paschal from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paschal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bam Bam Gigolo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akil Paschal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paschal can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bam Bam Gigolo showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
VFC 93 Dingo vs Isle
Date: Jul 01, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Paschal closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diaz did well to prevent Paschal getting side control.
Paschal is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Paschal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Paschal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz punching from the bottom.
Diaz flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Paschal is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
Diaz punching from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Paschal seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Paschal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diaz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1##SUB#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paschal pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Paschal is trying for a kimura here. Diaz looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Paschal wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Akil Paschal! |
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Event:
The Island Season 13, 265+ lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Galilei checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Paschal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Galilei.
Paschal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galilei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paschal misses with a head kick.
Paschal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Galilei circles away.
Paschal misses with a double jab
and Galilei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paschal thinking.
Paschal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A quick step to the side and Galilei tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Galilei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Paschal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#KD#
Galilei lands a left and a right that send Paschal crashing to the mat, dazed. Galilei thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Akil Paschal has been cut.
Paschal looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paschal switches off momentarily and Galilei cracks him with a monster right hand! Paschal topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Galilei dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Galilei!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Galileo Galilei!
A victorious Galileo Galilei thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
VFC 89 Island Bash
Date: Jun 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Paschal takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#TD2#
Paschal drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Paschal tries to move to mount but Penrose blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penrose has one of Paschal's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Penrose tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Paschal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Paschal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paschal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Paschal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paschal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Paschal goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Penrose rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Paschal's guard! Nice work there by Penrose! #T1##SUB2#
Paschal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Penrose gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Penrose has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Penrose stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paschal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penrose 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. #SUB2#
Paschal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Penrose sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Penrose wants to pass the guard but Paschal is keeping the position.
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.#SUB2#
Paschal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paschal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Penrose preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paschal pushes down on Penrose's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Paschal wants to control but Penrose is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Paschal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penrose sees it coming and defends easily.
Paschal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Penrose is trying to control but can't.
Penrose is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Paschal is looking to advance position but Penrose won't allow it.
Paschal missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Paschal not doing much here.
Penrose blocking the ground and pound attempt from Paschal.
Paschal wants to free his trapped foot but Penrose is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Paschal is working for a submission of some sort.
Penrose wants to control but Paschal is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penrose is staying active underneath Paschal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akil Paschal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Penrose lands a right hook to the body.
Akil Paschal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick from Paschal misses.
And Penrose counters with a quick kick to the body but Paschal blocks it.
Penrose bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Paschal's head backwards.
Paschal tries for a takedown but Penrose circles away easily
and Penrose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paschal misses with a double jab
and Penrose scores with a counter punch that sends Paschal to the canvas! Penrose smells blood - he's punishing Paschal with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Paschal has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Penrose!
Roger Penrose is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Roger Penrose thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
VFC 79 Dancer vs Aisland
Date: May 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Peres scores with a one two! Paschal had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Peres has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Island Gym in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheers as Peres lands an impressive looking overhand right. Paschal doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Paschal drives through with a takedown into guard.
Paschal's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Peres looking for a guillotine here but Paschal defends easily.
Peres utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Paschal thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Peres is trying to control the position but Paschal postures up.
Paschal passes into half guard.
Paschal wants to free his trapped foot but Peres is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Paschal is controlling the pace.
#T1##SUB2#
Paschal is trying to work for a kimura but Peres is defending well.
Peres is looking to get back to full guard here but Paschal has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB2#
Paschal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Peres knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Paschal is looking to take a break and control but Peres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
An elbow from Paschal crashes against the mat.
Peres is looking to reverse the position.
Peres wants to control but Paschal postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peres is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paschal looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Peres is avoiding damage well.
Paschal lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Peres down.
#SUB2#
Paschal wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Peres, who protects the arm well.
Peres is not content to let Paschal control the position. #T3#
Peres wants to control but Paschal postures up.#SUB2#
Paschal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Peres knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Peres is not content to let Paschal control the position.
Paschal tries to advance to mount but Peres denies him. #SUB2#
Paschal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Peres is looking for a sweep.
Paschal postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Peres parries the strikes from Paschal easily there. Paschal is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Peres to escape.
Peres trying to remain calm as Paschal controls from the top position.
Peres gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Paschal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peres is just riding it out for now. Paschal eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peres is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akil Paschal dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Paschal manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Peres on his heels. He'll look to pass Peres's guard now, I'm sure.
Paschal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paschal throws a big elbow that misses.
Paschal stands and throws Peres's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Paschal wants to control but Peres is keeping him busy.
Peres struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Peres is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Paschal's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Paschal! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Peres has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Akil Paschal! |
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Event:
VFC 72 Old Leg vs Feynn
Date: Apr 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Penrose avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Penrose wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akil Paschal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penrose with a nice calf kick.
Paschal closes the distance and clinches up with Penrose, looking for a takedown. Paschal pushes Penrose against the cage but Penrose circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Penrose leaves Paschal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Penrose looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paschal tries for a takedown but Penrose sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roger Penrose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akil Paschal.
Penrose keeps Paschal at a distance using the push kick.
Paschal looks winded!#KD#
Penrose drops Paschal with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Paschal looks back up at him and smiles so Penrose waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT#It looks like Akil Paschal has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penrose ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Paschal out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roger Penrose!
A victorious Roger Penrose thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
VFC 58 Soto vs Hilton
Date: Apr 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Nasty throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Paschal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#KD2#
Nasty sends Paschal crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nasty is motioning to the referee to let Paschal up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#It looks like Akil Paschal has been cut.
Paschal 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paschal is defended easily by Nasty.
Nasty lands a brutal uppercut that launches Paschal off his feet! Paschal tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Nasty!
After winning the bout, Big Nasty thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
VFC 50 Tartakov vs Gigolo
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Paschal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fujita tries to avoid it but Paschal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fujita to the ground. Fujita escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fujita jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD2#
Fujita drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fujita wants to control from the top but Paschal keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Fujita drops back looking for a leg! Paschal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paschal manages to kick Fujita off! Fujita jumps back into Paschal's guard.
Paschal seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Fujita is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Paschal has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Fujita is looking to defend but Paschal has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Fujita! Paschal pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Fujita taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Akil Paschal! |
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Event:
VFC 42 Let Them Bleed
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Fish throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Paschal was covering up waiting for the punch and Fish finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Paschal keeping moving, preventing Fish from controlling successfully.
Fish preventing the sweep.
Fish landing some decent shots from guard.
Paschal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Paschal throwing strikes but missing.
Fish is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paschal tries to free his leg and advance position but Fish is retaining full guard.
Fish looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Paschal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Paschal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fish swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fish tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Paschal drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paschal jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Paschal throwing strikes but missing.
Fish looking to control.
Fish working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paschal.
Paschal tries to free his leg and advance position but Fish is retaining full guard.
Paschal pushes down on Fish's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Paschal is trying for a kimura here. Fish looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Paschal wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Akil Paschal! |
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Event:
VFC 23 Sunday Slaughter
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Trickle lands with a kick to the temple. Paschal shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Akil Paschal has been cut.#TD#
Trickle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Paschal to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Paschal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trickle is keeping the position for now.
Paschal postures up in Trickle's guard and throws a big left but Trickle blocks it.
Trickle can't keep his opponent in guard - Paschal advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Paschal controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paschal moves into full mount! Trickle won't be happy about that!
Paschal lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T1#
Paschal cracks Trickle with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Paschal 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.
Paschal moves to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Paschal is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Trickle taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Paschal.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akil Paschal! |
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Event:
VFC 8 Chokeout
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Paschal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Paschal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Paschal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stahlhammer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Paschal at a distance.
#TD#
Paschal scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Paschal tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Paschal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stahlhammer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Paschal trying to control the position but Stahlhammer is working away.
Paschal tries to advance to mount but Stahlhammer denies him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paschal is looking to take a break and control but Stahlhammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Paschal tries to move to mount but Stahlhammer blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Paschal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stahlhammer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Paschal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Paschal working away.#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.
Stahlhammer stops Paschal from passing to mount.
Stahlhammer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Paschal's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Paschal is working for a kimura but Stahlhammer is defending it quite comfortably.
Paschal frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Paschal punching from mount but Stahlhammer doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T3##SUB#
Paschal is working for a guillotine from mount but Stahlhammer frees his head quite easily.
Stahlhammer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Paschal.
Stahlhammer blocking the ground and pound. #SUB#
Paschal moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Stahlhammer has worked his arm free - good work by Stahlhammer!
#SUB#
Paschal is trying to get an arm triangle but Stahlhammer is defending well.
Stahlhammer stops Paschal from passing to mount. #T4#
Stahlhammer regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stahlhammer is trying to stand up here but Paschal is controlling him well.
Paschal is trying to control. Stahlhammer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Paschal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stahlhammer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paschal misses with a head shot. Stahlhammer uses the momentum to regain guard.
Stahlhammer being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stahlhammer keeping moving, preventing Paschal from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Akil Paschal will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Paschal drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stahlhammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paschal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stahlhammer's guard.
Paschal trying to control from half guard but Stahlhammer is working away.
Paschal throwing shots but Stahlhammer is blocking nicely.
Paschal is looking to take a break and control but Stahlhammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stahlhammer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paschal wants to take a breather but Stahlhammer is having none of it.
Paschal winds up and cracks Stahlhammer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Paschal missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Stahlhammer is trying to stand back up but Paschal is controlling him
Stahlhammer wants to improve his position but Paschal is controlling well.
Paschal performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Paschal is keen to just control but Stahlhammer is a slippery customer.
Stahlhammer is pressing down on Paschal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stahlhammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paschal.
Paschal passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Paschal working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Paschal tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Paschal looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Paschal working away.
Paschal advances nicely into full mount.
Stahlhammer tries to hold on but Paschal pushes him away.
Stahlhammer is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T3#
Paschal looking to finish with strikes here!
Paschal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stahlhammer can do to turn this around?
Paschal looking to finish with strikes here!
Paschal is stalling here but it's allowed Stahlhammer to get half guard.
#SUB#
Paschal 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.
Stahlhammer is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Paschal trying to control from half guard but Stahlhammer is working away. #SUB#
Paschal 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stahlhammer is trying to stand up here but Paschal is controlling him well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Paschal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akil Paschal dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Stahlhammer.#TD#
Paschal manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stahlhammer on his heels. He'll look to pass Stahlhammer's guard now, I'm sure.
Paschal wants to control from the top but Stahlhammer keeps moving.
Paschal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stahlhammer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paschal forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paschal is keen to just control but Stahlhammer is a slippery customer.
Stahlhammer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stahlhammer is looking to stand up but Paschal isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Stahlhammer keeping moving, preventing Paschal from controlling successfully.
Paschal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stahlhammer controls Paschal momentarily but Paschal frees himself.
Paschal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stahlhammer keeping moving, preventing Paschal from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Paschal shoots in for a takedown but Stahlhammer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Otto Stahlhammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Paschal drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stahlhammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paschal.
Paschal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stahlhammer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paschal forces his way into half guard.
Stahlhammer wants to get back to his feet.
Stahlhammer is staying active underneath Paschal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Paschal passes to side control.
Paschal in side control, throwing shots but Stahlhammer defends.
Akil Paschal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paschal tries to move to mount but Stahlhammer blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Stahlhammer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Paschal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stahlhammer is trying to control Paschal's posture but Paschal avoids it.
Stahlhammer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Paschal.
Paschal advances to mount.
Stahlhammer is looking to get to half guard.
Stahlhammer wants to control but Paschal is having none of it.
Paschal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stahlhammer is looking to escape. #T4#
Stahlhammer is looking to get to half guard.
Paschal misses with a head shot.
Paschal fails to advance to Stahlhammer's back.
Stahlhammer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Otto Stahlhammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akil Paschal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akil Paschal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paschal, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akil Paschal! |
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Event:
VFC 4 Champs
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Paschal fails with the takedown
and Penrose counters with a leg kick.
Penrose throws a head kick but Paschal moves out of range.
Penrose throws a front kick that sends Paschal stumbling back into the ropes.
Penrose looks to land a combination but Paschal avoids it well.
Penrose throws out a powerful jab.
Penrose cracks Paschal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Akil Paschal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paschal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Penrose as he avoids it easily.
Penrose lands a right hook to the body.
Penrose throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Paschal looks winded!
A nice leg kick from Penrose, right into the meat of the thigh.
Penrose scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paschal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Penrose to score with a decent uppercut.#KD#
Penrose sends Paschal crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Penrose is motioning to the referee to let Paschal up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Paschal is rocked!
A chopping leg kick lands by Penrose. #T1#
Paschal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Penrose tries to avoid it but Paschal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Penrose to the ground. Penrose escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roger Penrose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akil Paschal.
Penrose feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Paschal collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Roger Penrose!
Roger Penrose is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Roger Penrose thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
VFC 2.5 New Year Afterparty
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Paschal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Paschal darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Paschal working the head and body with strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Island Boe has been cut.
Boe trying to control from the bottom.
Paschal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paschal is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Boe! #SUB2#
Paschal looking to isolate an arm here. Boe doesn't see it coming and as Paschal extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Paschal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akil Paschal! |
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