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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Paiwia cracks Gable with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dan Gable seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Gable drives through with a takedown into guard.
Paiwia pushes Gable off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gable is defended easily by Paiwia.
Gable throws a right hand that Paiwia ducks under and follows up with a left that Paiwia also avoids with ease.
Paiwia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gable's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paiwia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gable sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Gable shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gable was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Paiwia gets back to half guard.
Gable seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gable working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Paiwia taking some punishment here, with Gable in his half guard.
Gable is trying to control the action in half guard but Paiwia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paiwia is pressing down on Gable's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Gable stopping the sweep attempt from Paiwia.
Paiwia punching from the bottom - just letting Gable know he's still in a fight.
Paiwia keeping moving, preventing Gable from controlling successfully.
Gable gets to his feet and stands over Paiwia, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Paiwia felt that one! Gable unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Paiwia from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Gable!
Manny Paiwia was interviewed post fight and said 'He was Better tonight,but as always i will make comeback'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Paiwia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salvacion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Paiwia blocks it well.
Salvacion takes one to the side of the head.
Paiwia slaps away a takedown attempt from Salvacion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Paiwia's corner calls for a 1-2. Paiwia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Manny Paiwia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paiwia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salvacion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvacion looks for a takedown but Paiwia sprawls well.
Salvacion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Paiwia!
Paiwia throws a hook but Salvacion blocks it.
Salvacion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Paiwia blocks it well.
Paiwia misses with a lunging right hand
and Salvacion counters with a body kick that stops Paiwia in his tracks momentarily.
A low kick from Paiwia is predictable there
and Salvacion makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Paiwia really felt that one!#CL#
Paiwia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Paiwia misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Paiwia has hold of one of Salvacion's legs. Salvacion is fighting the takedown attempt but Paiwia gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Salvacion trying to keep a closed guard but Paiwia is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Paiwia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salvacion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Paiwia'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.
Paiwia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Paiwia drops back looking for a leg! Salvacion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Salvacion manages to kick Paiwia off! Paiwia jumps back into Salvacion's guard. #T3#
Paiwia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salvacion is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Paiwia shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Salvacion is trying to defend but Paiwia finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paiwia in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Salvacion has his hands clasped together around Paiwia's back. He's all about the action.
Paiwia works his way into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Paiwia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Paiwia lands a lovely overhand right.
Paiwia lands with an overhand left.
Salvacion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paiwia.
Salvacion is trying to counter with his kicks.
Paiwia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Salvacion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paiwia throws a body punch but Salvacion moves out of range.
Salvacion appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Salvacion moves out of range of the strikes.
Salvacion is looking for the big counter here.#T1##TD#
Paiwia shoots in and gets a takedown into Salvacion's guard.
Paiwia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Salvacion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paiwia wants to get up but he can't break Salvacion's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Paiwia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paiwia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Paiwia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Paiwia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Paiwia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Paiwia has closed the distance and engaged Salvacion in a clinch.
#T3##TD#
Paiwia has picked Salvacion up - he's going for a ride! Paiwia dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Paiwia trying to control the pace.
Salvacion is trying to maintain the position but Paiwia is very close to passing his half guard.
Paiwia is pressing down on Salvacion's thigh, looking to free his foot. Salvacion is holding on for now.
Paiwia is taking a breather. Salvacion says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manny Paiwia is winning the standup battle so far.
Paiwia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Salvacion in his tracks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Paiwia 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#
Paiwia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Salvacion thinks about the counter body kick.
Paiwia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salvacion.
Paiwia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Salvacion counters with a nice kick to the body.
Paiwia has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Paiwia looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paiwia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Salvacion looking for a sweep. Not yet Salvacion, not yet.
Paiwia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Salvacion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paiwia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Paiwia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Paiwia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salvacion swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Paiwia misses with a straight right.
Salvacion follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#TD#
Paiwia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Salvacion napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Paiwia moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Paiwia working away.#T3#
Paiwia slows the pace down.
Paiwia's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Paiwia has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rico Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paiwia prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Salvacion is fighting off a takedown attempt but Paiwia is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Salvacion to the mat. Salvacion regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paiwia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Paiwia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Paiwia has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Paiwia!
Manny Paiwia thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WFC 20: Avangyan vs Winslow
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Hopson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paiwia.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopson misses the target.
Paiwia misses with a hook
#KD#
and Hopson counters with a nice right hand that sends Paiwia toppling to the canvas! Paiwia scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hopson finish him?!#ROC#Paiwia is rocked!
Paiwia thows a leg kick but Hopson checks it
and Hopson counters with a right hand from hell and Paiwia is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaimie Hopson!
After winning the bout, Jaimie Hopson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Manny Paiwia spoke after the fight, saying 'He was Better tonight,but as always i will make comeback'. |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN11
Date: Oct 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Kakuzo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kakuzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paiwia.
Paiwia throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Paiwia closes the distance and pushes Kakuzo back into the cage.
Kakuzo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kakuzo misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Kakuzo fails to land.
Kakuzo lands with a left to the head.
Kakuzo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo trying to stall but Paiwia improves his position.
Kakuzo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kakuzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kakuzo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kakuzo.
Paiwia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kakuzo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kakuzo misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kakuzo.
#T1#
Kakuzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kakuzo misses with a punch to the body.
Kakuzo tries a body shot but Paiwia blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Paiwia blocks an elbow strike from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#Paiwia is rocked!
Kakuzo dips a shoulder and cracks Paiwia with a mighty uppercut! Paiwia falls back against the cage and Kakuzo unloads with a barrage of strikes! Paiwia is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kakuzo screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nakagome Kakuzo!
Manny Paiwia was interviewed post fight and said 'He was Better tonight,but as always i will make comeback'. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 15: De Rossi vs Hyrra
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Paiwia misses with a takedown attempt
and Constantinou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paiwia moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Paiwia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Paiwia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Constantinou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paiwia misses with a combination
and Constantinou counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Paiwia is rocked!
Paiwia throws a leg kick
and Constantinou counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Paiwia to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Constantinou!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Giorgos Constantinou!
An out of breath Giorgos Constantinou thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Manny Paiwia stepped up to the mic, saying 'this is mma,lose is a part of it,congrats to my opponet he was better tonight and thats it.And also thanko to fans for coming here,dont care cheer or boo,thanks for coming.'. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 11: Nimitz vs De Rossi
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Paterson tries for a takedown but Paiwia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paterson with a poor takedown
and Paiwia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paterson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paiwia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manny Paiwia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Paterson.
Paterson goes for a double leg but Paiwia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paiwia continues to drive forward.
Paiwia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Paiwia. No joy for Paterson on that attempt.
Paiwia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Paterson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paiwia counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Paiwia closes the distance and clinches.
Paterson tries to pull guard but Paiwia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Paterson fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Paterson jumps guard and drags Paiwia to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Paiwia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Paiwia slips nicely into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paiwia passes to full mount!
Paterson tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and Paiwia has taken his back. #T1#
Paiwia trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Paterson doesn't escape. #SUB#
Paiwia has the hooks in. Paterson is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Paiwia passes his arm under Paterson's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Paterson taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Manny Paiwia!
After the fight, Manny Paiwia was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Buut gets caught flat footed, as Paiwia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Paiwia is in close to Buut's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Paiwia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Buut's head.
Paiwia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Buut trying to keep a closed guard but Paiwia is proving a slippery customer.
Paiwia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Paiwia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Paiwia tries to free his leg and advance position but Buut is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paiwia is working hard here to advance position.
Paiwia works over Buut with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paiwia trying to control but Buut is working from the bottom. #T1#
Paiwia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buut is keeping the position for now.
Paiwia slips nicely into half guard.
Buut is looking to control Paiwia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Buut avoid being mounted?
Buut really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paiwia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Paiwia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Paiwia wants to stand up but Buut has a hold of him and won't allow it. #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.
Paiwia slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Paiwia has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paiwia raining down shots from the mount!#T3#
Buut is squirming around, avoiding Paiwia's attempts to control the action.
Paiwia controlling his opponent.
Paiwia looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#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.#SUB#
Paiwia is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Buut is surviving well by controlling Paiwia's body position as best he can.
Paiwia controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Paiwia dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Paiwia has managed to clinch.
Paiwia lands with a left to the head.
Buut tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Paiwia lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paiwia passes to full mount!
Paiwia tries to control but Buut wriggling away. #T1#
Paiwia with a couple of short strikes.
Paiwia unloading with bombs!
Buut tries to hold on but Paiwia postures up.
Paiwia has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Paiwia is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Buut is surviving well by controlling Paiwia's body position as best he can.
Paiwia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Paiwia avoids the attempt from Buut to control.#T2#
Paiwia wants to control the pace but Buut is squirming around nicely.
Paiwia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Buut tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Paiwia content just to control the position here.
Buut wants to control but Paiwia is having none of it.
Paiwia looking to control but Buut is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Paiwia controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paiwia looking to control but Buut is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Paiwia working for a guillotine from mount but Buut is in no mood to give up.
Paiwia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Buut is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paiwia avoids the attempt from Buut to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Paiwia dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Buut shoots in but no luck this time.
Buut slips under a jab.
Buut follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paiwia.
Buut raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Paiwia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Buut responds with a good body kick, but Paiwia manages to step out the way in time.
Paiwia misses with a looping right.
Buut drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Paiwia defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Buut feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Paiwia is looking to stand back up but Buut counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Paiwia. #REVR#
Paiwia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Buut's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Buut's back!#T1##SUB#
Paiwia has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Paiwia controlling from the back.#SUB#
Paiwia is persistently looking for the submission but Buut is defending it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paiwia is hanging on to Buut's back as he tries to escape.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Buut just trying to survive but Paiwia is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Manny Paiwia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Paiwia is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Buut knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Buut for a finish.
Will Paiwia go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Buut trying to control the hands but Paiwia won't let him.
Paiwia connects with a big shot to the side of Buut's head.
#T3#
Will Paiwia go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Paiwia lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Good control from Paiwia.
Paiwia scores with punches and elbows.
Paiwia biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T4#
Paiwia punishes Buut with strikes from the back mount.
Paiwia controlling from the back.
Buut tries to roll but Paiwia sticks to his back.
Walay Buut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paiwia lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Paiwia is persistently looking for the submission but Buut is defending it well.
Manny Paiwia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paiwia is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Buut. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Paiwia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Paiwia has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Paiwia!
Manny Paiwia spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Paiwia throws the left hand but Alves avoids the punch easily.
Alves checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alves tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alves moves out of range as Paiwia strikes.
Paiwia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alves feints the counter takedown.
Paiwia misses with a straight right.
Alves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paiwia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paiwia looks to land a right hand but Alves moved out of range.
Paiwia looks to land a right hand but Alves moved out of range.
Alves changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alves tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1##TD#
Paiwia gets the takedown into side control.
Alves tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Paiwia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Alves wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Paiwia has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Alves taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manny Paiwia!
After the fight, Manny Paiwia was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
HFC 24: Hansen vs Smith
Date: Aug 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Johnson shoots and misses
letting Paiwia counter with a right hand.
Paiwia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Paiwia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Paiwia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Manny Paiwia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Johnson.
Paiwia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Paiwia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Paiwia counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Paiwia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnson looks winded!
Paiwia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Paiwia throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables Paiwia to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Paiwia 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.
Paiwia tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard. #T1#
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Paiwia is controlling him.
Paiwia looking to pass the guard.
Paiwia stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Paiwia landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SU#
Paiwia decides to stand back up.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Paiwia.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Paiwia sprawls well. Paiwia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Paiwia counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson trying to stall but Paiwia improves his position.
#TD#
Paiwia tightens his grip and picks Johnson up, before dumping him to the ground. Johnson manages to land in guard.
Paiwia is standing up over Johnson. Johnson looks to escape but Paiwia dives into side control.
#T2##REVB#
Johnson is not content to let Paiwia control the position.
Johnson taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Paiwia controlling the position well here. Johnson rolled but Paiwia kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Paiwia has his arm under Johnson's chin here. Game over son! Paiwia squeezes tightly and Johnson is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Manny Paiwia!
An out of breath Manny Paiwia 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:
HFC 18: Justice vs Armando
Date: Jul 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Paiwia misses with an uppercut
and Cas counters with a straight right hand.
Paiwia throws a hook but Cas blocks it.
Cas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Paiwia misses with a left hand
and Cas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cas tries a head kick but it misses.
Cas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cas ducks under a wild hook from Paiwia.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paiwia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cas scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paiwia tries to bum rush Cas with a series of wild strikes but Cas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paiwia misses with a leg kick.
Cas cracks Paiwia with a good jab.
Cas throws a head kick but Paiwia moves out of range.
Paiwia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Paiwia under the eye.#T1#
Paiwia with a hook.
Cas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cas lands a leg kick that knocks Paiwia off balance momentarily.
Paiwia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cas.
Cas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Paiwia misses with an uppercut
and Paiwia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Paiwia misses.
Cas leaves Paiwia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Paiwia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Paiwia scrambles back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Cas.
A slow jab from Paiwia misses its intended target.
Cas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Cas lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cas checks a leg kick.
Cas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Paiwia tries to clinch there but Cas circles away.
Paiwia is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paiwia.
Paiwia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Paiwia on the side of the head.
Cas throws a nice head kick!
Cas tries a head kick but it misses.
Cas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cas just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Paiwia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Paiwia trying to control the action but Cas is working from the bottom.
Paiwia advances to mount. #T3#
Paiwia is looking to work his way around to Cas's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
We've been informed that Paiwia has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Paiwia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Paiwia with good strikes from the mount here!#SUB2#
Paiwia is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cas has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T4#
Cas is trying to stand.
Cas is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Paiwia has hold of Cas's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cas manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Paiwia trying to control but Cas is having none of it. #SUB2#
Paiwia working for a guillotine from mount but Cas is in no mood to give up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Cas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Paiwia throws a sloppy body shot
letting Cas counter with a right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cas - that will leave a mark!
Cas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paiwia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cas counters with a solid body kick.
Cas scores with a push kick.
Cas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Paiwia takes a step back to recover.
Cas throws a head kick that Paiwia semi-blocks.
Rob Cas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paiwia misses with a left hand
and Cas counters with a left and a right that stings Paiwia.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cas!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Paiwia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Paiwia throws a solid leg kick but Cas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Paiwia.
Cas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cas throws a body punch but Paiwia moves out of range. #T1#
Paiwia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crunch! Cas slams his shin into Paiwia's torso.
Cas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paiwia throws a right hand that misses
and Cas counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Paiwia throws a jab but it's blocked by Cas.
Cas looks to land a right hand but Paiwia moved out of range.
Cas misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rob Cas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paiwia throws an overhand right that lands on Cas's shoulder, as Cas tries to avoid the shot.
Rob Cas is winning the standup battle so far.
Paiwia misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Paiwia misses its intended target.
Cas jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Paiwia fails with the takedown.#T2#
Cas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paiwia.
Cas quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL2#
Paiwia takes the fight into the clinch.
Paiwia has Cas pressed against the cage, preventing Cas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Paiwia has Cas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Paiwia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rob Cas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Paiwia.
Cas tries to break the clinch but Paiwia is controlling the position.
Paiwia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Cas thuds his shin into the meat of Paiwia's side.
Paiwia takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cas throws the kick towards the body but Paiwia avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Cas. That snapped Paiwia's head back.
Paiwia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paiwia has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cas.
That kick from Cas tenderised Paiwia's leg. Paiwia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cas slips a straight right by Paiwia.
Cas half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cas slips a jab from Paiwia.
Cas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Paiwia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Paiwia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cas as he avoids it easily.
Cas lands a head kick!
Paiwia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cas slips a straight right by Paiwia.#T4#
Paiwia moves out of range of the strikes.
Cas lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paiwia.
Paiwia throws a shot from downtown. Cas moves away and avoids it.
Paiwia looks to land a left hand but Cas moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Cas.
Cas scores with a push kick.
Paiwia misses with an uppercut.
Cas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Paiwia will feel that in the morning.#CL2#
Paiwia clinches up against the cage.
Paiwia misses with some punches.
Paiwia is trying to drag Cas to the mat but Cas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Cas dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Paiwia takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paiwia can do to turn this around?
Paiwia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Paiwia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cas.
Cas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rob Cas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paiwia blocks a head kick by Cas.
Cas misses with a hook. Paiwia ducked under it nicely.
Cas throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paiwia throws a big shot that misses.
Cas looks to land a left hand but Paiwia moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Paiwia! But no joy.#T1##TD2#
Paiwia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cas's guard.
Cas is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Paiwia dives into side control.
#REVR#
Paiwia trying to control the action but Cas is working from the bottom.
Cas gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Manny Paiwia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cas is squirming around, avoiding Paiwia's attempts to control the action.
Paiwia cracks Cas with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T2#
Paiwia scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cas?
Paiwia controlling from mount.
Cas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cas tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Paiwia looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Paiwia landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cas wants to try and get back to his feet.
Paiwia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rob Cas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Paiwia lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Paiwia postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cas looks a forlorn figure.
Cas is squirming around, avoiding Paiwia's attempts to control the action.
Paiwia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Paiwia with the ground and pound from mount.
Cas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Paiwia lands a couple of good shots and Cas has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Paiwia struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T4##SUB2#
Paiwia is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cas knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cas for a finish.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Cas covers up after that shot from Paiwia.
#SUB2#
Paiwia is persistently looking for the submission but Cas is defending it well.
Manny Paiwia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Cas defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Paiwia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cas 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight for Rob Cas!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Rob Cas!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Rob Cas!
Rob Cas wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
HFC 15: Hartwell vs Collins
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Paiwia - just one landing.
Mcballin looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL2#
Mcballin tries to keep at a distance but Paiwia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Paiwia tries to work over Mcballin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paiwia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Paiwia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mcballin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Paiwia pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick misses from Mcballin.
It seemed like Paiwia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Paiwia stuffs the takedown attempt from Mcballin. Mcballin gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paiwia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL2#
Mcballin tries to keep at a distance but Paiwia has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Paiwia lands a damaging elbow.
Mcballin managing to block the knees to the body from Paiwia.
Paiwia lands with a light punch inside.
Mcballin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Paiwia trying to land knees to the body.
Paiwia pushes Mcballin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paiwia tries to land a knee to the head but Mcballin blocks with his arms.
#TD2#
Paiwia is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mcballin can't fight it off and eventually Paiwia manages to take the fight to the floor. Mcballin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Paiwia is fighting to break Mcballin's control of his arms but Mcballin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Paiwia throws a big right hand that misses.
Mcballin keeping moving, preventing Paiwia from controlling successfully.
Paiwia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Paiwia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mcballin's guard.
Paiwia is pressing down on Mcballin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcballin is holding on for now.
Mcballin is refusing to be controlled, as Paiwia sits in half guard. #T3#
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. Paiwia connects with a nice short shot to Mcballin's temple.
Paiwia is looking to take a break and control but Mcballin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paiwia might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mcballin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Paiwia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Paiwia trying to control from half guard but Mcballin is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
We've been informed that Paiwia has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Paiwia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mcballin tries to clinch up.
Mcballin throws a sloppy head kick
and Paiwia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mcballin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paiwia circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Speedy Mcballin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Paiwia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Paiwia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mcballin in his tracks.
Paiwia throws out a loose jab but Mcballin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcballin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Paiwia shoots in but Mcballin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Paiwia instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Paiwia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Paiwia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mcballin throws a head kick but Paiwia moves out of range.
#CL2#
Paiwia takes the fight into the clinch.
Paiwia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mcballin backwards. #TD2#
Paiwia wants the takedown. Mcballin is fighting it off but Paiwia persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mcballin's guard against the cage.
Mcballin scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Paiwia lands with a straight right. Mcballin didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Paiwia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcballin, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paiwia will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mcballin up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcballin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Paiwia to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Paiwia lands a nice knee to the body.
Paiwia misses with an elbow strike.
Manny Paiwia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Paiwia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paiwia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mcballin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Paiwia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Paiwia lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paiwia.
Come on Paiwia - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T2##TD2#
Paiwia has Mcballin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Paiwia pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mcballin tumbling to the mat - Paiwia dives into Mcballin's guard.
Paiwia wants to pass the guard but Mcballin is keeping the position.
Paiwia wants to control from the top but Mcballin keeps moving.
Paiwia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mcballin keeping moving, preventing Paiwia from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Paiwia looking to pass the guard.
Mcballin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paiwia advances position into side control!
Paiwia trying to control the position but Mcballin is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paiwia lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Paiwia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Mcballin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mcballin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paiwia.
Jab from Paiwia.
Mcballin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paiwia.
Manny Paiwia seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Paiwia closes the distance and clinches.
Paiwia trying to land knees to the body.
Paiwia is struggling to control the position.
Paiwia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paiwia throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcballin.
Mcballin tries to break the clinch but Paiwia is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Paiwia lands a good knee to the midsection. Mcballin won't want to take too many of those.
Paiwia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Paiwia gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mcballin is staying active underneath Paiwia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mcballin wants to control but Paiwia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Paiwia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Paiwia trying to control the action but Mcballin is working from the bottom.
Paiwia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mcballin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Mcballin trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mcballin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcballin wants it to stay on the feet.
Paiwia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mcballins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Paiwia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mcballin's waist but Mcballin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paiwia off to one side.
Mcballin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Paiwia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mcballin moves out of range as Paiwia strikes.
Paiwia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Paiwia misses its intended target.
Paiwia loads up on a big right hand but Mcballin slips the punch.
Paiwia 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.#T3#
Paiwia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mcballin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Paiwia keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Paiwia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Paiwia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mcballin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mcballin bucks up and tries to throw Paiwia off but instead Paiwia has got his back!
Mcballin trying to get back to his feet but Paiwia is in full control for now.
Paiwia struggling to keep hold of the position.
Paiwia lands a shot to the body. #T4#
Mcballin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Paiwia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mcballin is looking for a sweep. Paiwia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mcballin is staying active underneath Paiwia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mcballin wants to control but Paiwia passes into side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paiwia looks up at the clock and then as Mcballin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Paiwia smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paiwia landing a few strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Paiwia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Paiwia has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Paiwia!
Manny Paiwia took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Darren Elkins said that i need to be on winning streak to get a rematch.I am on 2 fight winning streak now,LETS FUCKING GOO!! ME and YOU MAIN EVENT 5 ROUNDS!!!!!!!'. |
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Event:
HFC 8: Colson vs Labelle
Date: Jun 15, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Paiwia shoots in and gets a takedown into Kettlestone's guard.
Paiwia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Paiwia 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.
Paiwia scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paiwia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kettlestone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paiwia postures up.
#T1#
Paiwia sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kettlestone wants to stand but Paiwia is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kettlestone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paiwia flicks out a counter leg kick but Kettlestone steps away.
Kettlestone lands a nice looking kick to the body. Paiwia takes a step back to recover.
Paiwia has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kettlestone.#CL2#
Paiwia gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paiwia tries to work over Kettlestone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Paiwia turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Paiwia manages to end up in side control.
Kettlestone tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Kettlestone looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Paiwia lands a big shot there that rocks Kettlestone but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paiwia prevents Kettlestone from getting the reversal.
Paiwia controlling his opponent.
A nice elbow there by Paiwia.
Paiwia controlling from the full mount.
Kettlestone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Paiwia cracks Kettlestone with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paiwia controlling from mount.
It looks like Paiwia might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
Kettlestone is desperately trying to improve his position but Paiwia has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paiwia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Paiwia dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kettlestone slips a jab from Paiwia.#CL2#
Paiwia moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kettlestone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Paiwia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kettlestone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paiwia tries to land knees in the clinch but Kettlestone avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Paiwia is trying to trip Kettlestone. He has hold of a leg but Kettlestone is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Paiwia persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Kettlestone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paiwia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Paiwia is pushing down on Kettlestone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kettlestone is fighting to maintain full guard but Paiwia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Paiwia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've been informed that Paiwia has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kettlestone wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kettlestone is looking to control Paiwia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kettlestone avoid being mounted?
Well, if Paiwia 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.
Kettlestone is looking for a sweep. Paiwia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paiwia works his way into full mount!
Paiwia controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Paiwia prevents Kettlestone from getting the reversal.
Paiwia controlling from mount.
Manny Paiwia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paiwia in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Paiwia controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Kettlestone taking shots to the head.
Paiwia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Paiwia is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Paiwia working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Kettlestone turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Paiwia off and cradles Kettlestone's limp body as Paiwia celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Manny Paiwia!
An out of breath Manny Paiwia 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:
HFC 4: Ramsay vs O Mochain
Date: Jun 01, 2022 |
#R1#
A low kick from Paiwia misses
and Paiwia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Elkins is looking to clinch.
Elkins misses with a straight right.
Elkins misses the jab.
Paiwia is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Paiwia drives through and clinches with Elkins against the cage.
Elkins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paiwia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paiwia misses with a right hand
and Elkins counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Paiwia takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Paiwia gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Paiwia trying to control the action but Elkins is working from the bottom.
Paiwia is taking a breather. Elkins says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Elkins gets full guard.
Paiwia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elkins trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Paiwia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Elkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paiwia has managed to get both his arms back between Elkins's legs - danger averted.
Paiwia wants to control from the top but Elkins keeps moving. #SUB2#
Elkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Elkins keeping moving, preventing Paiwia from controlling successfully. #T2#
Paiwia connects with a couple of short punches.
Paiwia trying to control but Elkins is working from the bottom.
Elkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paiwia trying to control the position from guard on top but Elkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Elkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Elkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paiwia is aware though and is defending well.
Paiwia looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Elkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Paiwia trying to control but Elkins is working from the bottom.
Elkins is trying to keep Paiwia in close.
Paiwia wants to get up but he can't break Elkins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Elkins is trying to keep Paiwia in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elkins wants to hit a sweep here but Paiwia passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Elkins there!
Paiwia lands a big shot there that rocks Elkins but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T4#
Elkins wants to control but Paiwia is having none of it.
Elkins is squirming around, avoiding Paiwia's attempts to control the action.
Elkins slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paiwia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Paiwia performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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 Manny Paiwia will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Paiwia or perhaps it was just good defense by Elkins, which made it look bad.
Elkins shoots in for a takedown but Paiwia shows good takedown defense.
Good shot there by Elkins.
Paiwia walks into a stiff left hand from Elkins.#CL#
Paiwia moves into range and clinches up with Elkins.#TD#
Paiwia is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Elkins can't fight it off and eventually Paiwia manages to take the fight to the floor. Elkins looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Elkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paiwia defends it easily.
Elkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paiwia is one step ahead there. #T1#
Elkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Paiwia trying to control but Elkins is working from the bottom.
Paiwia is really struggling to control Elkins but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paiwia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Elkins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Paiwia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Elkins is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Paiwia has his hands clasped together but Elkins extends and breaks Paiwia's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Elkins.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darren Elkins!
Darren Elkins 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Rowen misses with a kick to the body.
Rowen misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Paiwia misses.
Rowen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paiwia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Paiwia closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paiwia in particular looking to stall.
Rowen is trying to stand back up but Paiwia is controlling him
Paiwia moves into full mount! Rowen won't be happy about that!
Paiwia landing shots from mount.
Paiwia controlling his opponent. #T1#
Rowen tries to reverse the position but Paiwia maintains control.
Paiwia controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Paiwia has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paiwia lands a big shot there that rocks Rowen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T2#
Paiwia raining down hammerfists from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rowen is looking to improve his position but Paiwia isn't that keen on the idea.
Paiwia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Paiwia avoids the attempt from Rowen to control.
Rowen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rowen tries to hold on but Paiwia pushes him away. #T3#
Paiwia controlling his opponent.
Paiwia postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rowen looks a forlorn figure.
Paiwia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Rowen is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paiwia controlling from the full mount.
Rowen is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Paiwia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rowen goes for a double leg but Paiwia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paiwia continues to drive forward.
Paiwia is looking to break free of the clinch but Rowen has double underhooks. #BC2#
Paiwia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rowen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL#
Rowen moves into range and clinches up with Paiwia.
Rowen prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Rowen manages to break the clinch.
Rowen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paiwia swivels and escapes.
Brendan Rowen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paiwia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Paiwia wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendan Rowen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paiwia stuffs the takedown.
Paiwia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rowen doesn't manage to clinch there - Paiwia circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Paiwia has Rowen up against the cage in a clinch.
Paiwia gets underhooks to prevent Rowen's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paiwia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rowen.
Paiwia pushes off an throws an elbow but Rowen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Paiwia creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Paiwia slows down the pace here.
#TD2#
Paiwia gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rowen is trying to get back to full guard.
Paiwia wants to pass the guard but Rowen is defending well.
Paiwia working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rowen is trying to maintain the position but Paiwia is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Paiwia content to control rather than advance.
Paiwia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Rowen has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Rowen pulls guard successfully.
Paiwia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Rowen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paiwia sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Rowen can't keep his opponent in guard - Paiwia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Paiwia trying to mount his opponent but Rowen defends it.
Paiwia slows the pace down in half guard.
Rowen is looking to control Paiwia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rowen avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paiwia performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Paiwia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Rowen shoots in looking for a takedown but Paiwia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rowen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brendan Rowen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paiwia loads up on a big right hand but Rowen slips the punch.#CL2#
Paiwia gets a clinch.
Rowen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Paiwia prevents it.
Rowen has Paiwia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Paiwia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendan Rowen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rowen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Paiwia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short uppercut from Paiwia.
Rowen tries to circle away but Paiwia has him pinned against the cage.
Paiwia stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paiwia goes for a takedown attempt but Rowen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rowen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Paiwia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rowen shoots for a double leg takedown but Paiwia sprawls well. He's pushed Rowen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rowen goes for a double leg but Paiwia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paiwia continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Rowen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rowen is trying to pull guard but Paiwia turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Paiwia leaning his opponent against the cage.
Paiwia has Rowen pressed against the cage, preventing Rowen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rowen is trying to break the clinch but Paiwia has him pressed against the cage.
Paiwia missing with knees to the body.
#TD2#
Paiwia has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rowen regains guard immediately.
Paiwia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rowen can't keep his opponent in guard - Paiwia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Paiwia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Paiwia prevents Rowen from improving his position.
Paiwia uses his free foot to push down on Rowen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rowen.
Paiwia raining down shots from the mount!
Paiwia lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Paiwia content just to control the position here. #T3#
More stalling from Paiwia.#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.
Rowen tries to hold on but Paiwia postures up.
Paiwia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rowen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brendan Rowen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manny Paiwia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rowen flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Paiwia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Paiwia has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Paiwia! |
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