Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 46
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Soaki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pauli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut.
Soaki cracks Pauli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've been told by Pauli's head coaches at Monkey Magic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A clash of legs there as Pauli blocks the low kick.
Soaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Soaki throws a lazy right hand but Pauli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pauli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pauli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soaki misses with a jab to the body
and Pauli counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soaki misses with a few strikes there.
Soaki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Soaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Pauli. #T1#
Pauli throws a sloppy body shot
and Soaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Pauli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pauli cracks Soaki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pauli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Soaki.
Soaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pauli moves away.
Pauli throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pauli slips under a jab.
Pauli is looking for a counter combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pauli.
Soaki fails with the takedown
and Pauli counters with a thumping low kick.
Tokoni Soaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Soaki throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Pauli counters with a crisp right hand that drops Soaki! Pauli lets Soaki back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pauli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soaki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Soaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Soaki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Soaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Pauli counters with a huge left! Soaki is in big trouble! He's backing up but Pauli isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Soaki from any more damage. A dominating finish by Pauli!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolfgang Pauli!
After winning the bout, Wolfgang Pauli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Tokoni Soaki spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors. And to everyone in my division, Teke lava tauolunga mo au? (Do you wanna Dance with me?)'.

Event: TOF 40
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Combs lands a jab to the head.
Combs misses with a straight right.
Timothy Combs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Combs throws a jab when Pauli was well out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Combs has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pauli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice takedown defense from Pauli. No joy for Combs on that attempt.
Pauli is looking to counter punch.
Combs throws a leg kick
and Pauli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Combs misses with a lunging right hand
letting Pauli counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Timothy Combs has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Combs.
Pauli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Combs looks to score with a jab to the body but Pauli is just out of range.
Pauli swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pauli ducks under a wild hook from Combs.
Combs tries for a takedown but Pauli circles away easily
and Combs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Pauli slips under a jab from Combs.
Combs swings for the body but Pauli moves out of range.
Pauli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been told by Pauli's head coaches at Monkey Magic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Combs looks to score with a jab to the body but Pauli is just out of range.
Combs has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Pauli counters with a crisp right hand that drops Combs! Pauli lets Combs back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Combs is rocked!
Wolfgang Pauli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Combs.
Combs misses with a wild body shot.
Combs is still on wobbly legs! Can Pauli finish him?
Combs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Combs seems to have recovered his senses.
Pauli throws a monster overhand right that drops Combs! Pauli follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolfgang Pauli!
After winning the bout, Wolfgang Pauli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 34
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Woerner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pauli moves away.
Pauli wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pauli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Wolfgang Pauli has been cut.
Woerner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Woerner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pauli's sensitive parts.
Woerner goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pauli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Woerner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Woerner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pauli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Woerner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pauli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Woerner.
Pauli tries to counter by clinching up but Woerner breaks away and moves out of range.
Woerner scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woerner avoids the body shot from Pauli.
Woerner looks to land a left hand but Pauli moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Woerner works Pauli's body with a nice hook.
Pauli blocks a jab.
Pauli tries to counter by clinching up but Woerner breaks away and moves out of range.
Woerner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#KD2#
Woerner lands a big right hand that sends Pauli crashing to the mat! Woerner stays standing though and waves Pauli back to his feet!#ROC2#Pauli is rocked!
Woerner lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Pauli falls backwards - clearly groggy! Woerner dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gigi Woerner!
Gigi Woerner is the new heavyweight champion!
Gigi Woerner gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: TOF 25
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Savinov connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Pauli takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pauli fails to land.
Pauli lands an elbow inside that Savinov shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Alexev Savinov has been cut.
Pauli lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pauli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Savinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savinov throws a head punch that misses.
Pauli pushes off an throws an elbow but Savinov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pauli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pauli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Savinov lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Wolfgang Pauli has been cut.
Pauli swings wildly with an uppercut but Savinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pauli comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right from Pauli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pauli gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pauli looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savinov.
Savinov takes a shot to the head.
Pauli blocks an elbow strike from Savinov. #T1#
Pauli looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pauli has a couple of punches blocked by Savinov.
Savinov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Savinov blocks an uppercut.
Savinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pauli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pauli blocks the elbow strike.
Savinov prevents a body shot from Pauli.
Pauli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Savinov is leaning against Pauli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Savinov tries to throw a body punch but Pauli avoids it by throwing Savinov back against the cage.
Savinov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pauli is keeping busy.
Savinov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pauli seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Savinov can turn it around.
Savinov lands a shoulder strike.
Savinov misses with a punch to the body.
Savinov lands an elbow inside that Pauli shrugs off.
Pauli blocks a body shot from Savinov.
Savinov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pauli backwards.
Pauli lands a nice elbow.
Savinov has a couple of punches blocked by Pauli. #T2#
A short uppercut from Pauli.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pauli digs a right hand underneath Savinov's ribcage. Savinov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Savinov takes a shot to the head.
Pauli misses with a punch on the inside.
Pauli struggles to land a body shot inside as Savinov controls his hands.
Pauli lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Savinov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Savinov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Savinov scores with a shoulder strike.
Pauli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pauli misses with an elbow strike.
Pauli gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Alexev Savinov's cut even more.
Savinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Pauli controls his hands.
Pauli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Savinov backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Pauli.
Savinov blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pauli.
Pauli misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Pauli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savinov tries to circle away but Pauli has him pinned against the cage.
Pauli throws a head punch that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pauli.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savinov.
Pauli swings wildly with an uppercut but Savinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pauli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pauli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pauli pushes off an throws an elbow but Savinov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Savinov pushes off an throws an elbow but Pauli leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Savinov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pauli digs a right hand into Savinov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Savinov's gas tank.
Savinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savinov.
Pauli looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pauli misses with an elbow over the top.
Pauli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pauli tries to work over Savinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Pauli lands with a right to the head.
Pauli throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Savinov.
Savinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Pauli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pauli lands an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A right handed body shot lands from Savinov.
Savinov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pauli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pauli tries a body shot but Savinov blocks it.
Savinov digs a right hand underneath Pauli's ribcage. Pauli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Pauli fails to land.
Pauli misses with a body punch.
Pauli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Savinov pushes Pauli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Savinov misses with the head strike.
Pauli has a couple of punches blocked by Savinov.
Pauli tries to throw a body punch but Savinov avoids it by throwing Pauli back against the cage.
Pauli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T5#
Pauli blocks an elbow strike.
Savinov slowing the pace effectively.
Savinov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Savinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Savinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savinov.
With the fighters up against the cage, Savinov throws an elbow but misses.
Pauli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Savinov backwards. #CUT#The cut above Alexev Savinov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pauli lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Savinov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pauli's brow.
Savinov avoids a wild elbow strike from Pauli.
Pauli blocks an elbow strike.
Pauli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pauli creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Savinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Pauli as the two fighters clinch. #T6#
Pauli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pauli avoids the elbow strike from Savinov, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pauli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Savinov backwards.
Nice body punch from Pauli - that landed with a thud.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pauli.
Savinov looks winded!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pauli.
Pauli gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#Alexev Savinov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexev Savinov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wolfgang Pauli!
Wolfgang Pauli retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Wolfgang Pauli thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 20
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Pauli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marlin manages to avoid it.
Marlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Pauli is just out of range.
Marlin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marlin misses with a hook.
Marlin takes a swing at Pauli's ribcage but misses.
Pauli lands a nice shot that snaps Marlin's head back.
Marlin misses with a two punch combination.
We've been told by Pauli's head coaches at Monkey Magic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pauli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marlin doesn't seem bothered though.
Pauli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marlin manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marlin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pauli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marlin swings widly with a right hand
and Pauli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Pauli scores with a nice right hand.
Pauli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good shot there by Pauli.
Marlin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marlin misses with a two punch combination.
Marlin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A left and a right from Marlin both land. Nice combination.
Marlin misses with a straight right.
Pauli misses with a wild body shot.
Keanu Marlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marlin just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Pauli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pauli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pauli ducks under a wild hook from Marlin.
Marlin lands the left hand.
Marlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Marlin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pauli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pauli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pauli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pauli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marlin.
Some wild striking there from Pauli.
Marlin jabs Pauli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marlin throws a big shot that misses.
Marlin misses with a straight right.
Marlin misses with a straight left.
Pauli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Marlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pauli was well out of range. Poor timing from Marlin.
Marlin misses with a lunging right hand
and Pauli counters with a left to the body.
Marlin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pauli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decent striking displayed by Marlin there.
Pauli throws a right hand that misses
and Marlin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pauli lands a jab to the nose.
Pauli takes a swing at Marlin's ribcage but misses.
Pauli misses with a double jab.
Marlin lands a jab to the nose.
Pauli misses with a hook
and Marlin counters with a stiff right hand.
Marlin jabs Pauli right on the nose. Pauli blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pauli lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Keanu Marlin has been cut.#T4#
Marlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Pauli swings widly with a right hand
and Marlin counters with a nice body shot.
Pauli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marlin.
Pauli moves out of range as Marlin strikes.
Pauli takes a swing at Marlin's ribcage but misses.
Marlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pauli was well out of range. Poor timing from Marlin.
Marlin throws a good cross that connects.
Marlin misses with a looping right.
Pauli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marlin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pauli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pauli throws a body punch but Marlin moves out of range.
Pauli throws a hook to the side of Marlin's head but Marlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keanu Marlin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keanu Marlin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Marlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pauli.
Pauli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marlin manages to avoid it.
Pauli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pauli takes a swing at Marlin's ribcage but misses.
Pauli misses with a looping left.
Pauli slips under a jab.
Pauli is looking for a counter combo.
Marlin misses with a wild combination.
Pauli staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marlin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pauli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pauli misses with a straight right.
Marlin connects with a body shot.#T1#
Pauli looks to throw the jab but Marlin is out of range.
Marlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pauli. Marlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pauli scores with a nice right hand.
Pauli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pauli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marlin.
Pauli misses with a wild body shot.
Pauli takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pauli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marlin manages to avoid it.
Marlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Pauli misses its target.
Pauli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marlin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Marlin.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Marlin.
Keanu Marlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pauli lands a jab to the head.
Good exchange - Marlin coming out on top.
Marlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pauli.
Pauli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marlin throws an off balance right hand
and Pauli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marlin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pauli tests Marlin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Marlin digs a good hook to Pauli's body.
Pauli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marlin manages to avoid it.
Marlin misses with a straight right.
Pauli throwing a counter right hand but Marlin manages to avoid it.
A jab from Marlin finds it's way through Pauli's defenses.
Pauli on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
A shot to the body from Marlin misses
and Pauli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pauli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marlin at a distance.
Marlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pauli throws a lazy right hand but Marlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pauli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marlin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pauli looks to land a right hand but Marlin moved out of range.
Marlin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marlin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pauli counters with a right hand to the body.
Marlin lands a lovely overhand right.
Pauli digs a good hook to Marlin's body.
Marlin is breathing heavily.
Marlin ducks right into an uppercut from Pauli. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Marlin. Pauli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pauli throws a hook but Marlin avoids it easily.
Pauli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Pauli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Pauli.
Pauli throws out a powerful jab.
Pauli lands with a cross.
Marlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Pauli was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marlin.
Pauli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pauli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Marlin misses its intended target.
Pauli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wolfgang Pauli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keanu Marlin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Marlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pauli moves away.
Marlin scores with a hook.
Marlin looks to throw the jab but Pauli is out of range.
Marlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Pauli.
A jab from Pauli finds it's way through Marlin's defenses.
Pauli misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Marlin misses.
Pauli misses with an uppercut
and Marlin counters with a nice uppercut.
Marlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pauli.
Pauli misses with a left hand
and Pauli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pauli lunges at Marlin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marlin's hand.
Marlin connects with a jab.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Marlin misses the target.
Marlin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marlin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pauli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marlin feints a jab promting Pauli to slip. Marlin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pauli slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Marlin with a hook.
Marlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Pauli is just out of range.
Pauli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Pauli misses the target.
Marlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marlin avoids the body shot from Pauli.
Pauli walks into a stiff left hand from Marlin.
Pauli shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Marlin eats them both and turns towards Pauli to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marlin throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Pauli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marlin misses with a few strikes there.
Pauli misses with a series of wild punches.
Pauli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marlin on the side of the head.
Pauli throws a shot from downtown. Marlin moves away and avoids it.
Pauli scores with the left hand. Marlin knows he should have avoided that one.
Pauli connects with a single shot there.
Pauli dips to his left and cracks Marlin with an uppercut!
Pauli has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pauli throws an overhand right that lands on Marlin's shoulder, as Marlin tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Pauli throws a body punch but Marlin moves out of range.
Pauli scores with a nice right hand.
Marlin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pauli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Pauli misses.
Despite the aggression on Marlin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pauli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marlin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marlin throws a lazy uppercut
and Pauli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Marlin.
Marlin misses with a hook to the body
and Pauli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marlin throws a poor cross that misses
letting Pauli counter with a right hand. #T4#
Marlin slips under a jab from Pauli.
Pauli digs a good body shot into Marlin's ribs.
Marlin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marlin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pauli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marlin counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Danga de danga de dang - Marlin scores with a four punch combination!
Pauli cracks Marlin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marlin throws a sloppy body shot
letting Pauli counter with a right hand.
Pauli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pauli lands a jab.
Marlin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marlin lands a jab-cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Pauli clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Keanu Marlin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Pauli misses with an uppercut.
Marlin throws a right hand that misses
and Pauli counters with a nice uppercut.
Marlin throws a good cross that connects.
Marlin misses with a looping left.
It looked like Pauli was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pauli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marlin moves away.
Pauli misses with a body shot.
Marlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pauli takes a swing at Marlin's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Marlin misses.
Pauli throws a looping overhand right but Marlin ducks down to avoid it.
Pauli lands a slapping body shot.
Pauli misses with a hook to the body
and Marlin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Pauli takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pauli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pauli lands with a straight right. Marlin didn't see that one coming.
Marlin digs a good hook to Pauli's body.
Marlin avoids the body shot from Pauli.
Marlin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pauli. Marlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pauli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marlin.
Marlin misses with a wild body shot.
Pauli swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Marlin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pauli counters with a nice body shot.
Marlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pauli. #T2#
Pauli slips a straight right by Marlin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marlin. Pauli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pauli moves away.
Marlin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pauli.
Marlin walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marlin ducks under a wild hook from Pauli.
Pauli cracks Marlin with a good jab.
Marlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marlin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marlin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marlin swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Pauli connects with a right hand. Marlin shakes it off.
Pauli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marlin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pauli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pauli slips a straight right by Marlin.
Pauli throws out a loose jab but Marlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Marlin misses.
Marlin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big left from Marlin misses.
Marlin connects with a single shot there.
Marlin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pauli's head.
Marlin moves away from the strike by Pauli.
Marlin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marlin avoids the body shot from Pauli.
Marlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Pauli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Marlin misses the jab.
A slow jab from Pauli misses its intended target.
Pauli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pauli thuds a left hand into Marlin's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pauli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pauli misses with an uppercut.
Marlin misses with a wild body shot.
Marlin misses with a wild body shot.
Marlin scores with a nice head shot.
Marlin takes a swing at Pauli's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Keanu Marlin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Keanu Marlin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Pauli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Marlin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marlin misses with a hook. Pauli ducked under it nicely.
Pauli sizes up Marlin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pauli throws a body shot but no joy.
Pauli lands with a good body shot.
Marlin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pauli counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marlin throws out the jab.
Pauli missing with a left hand there. Marlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marlin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marlin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Marlin scores with a one two! Pauli had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Marlin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pauli doesn't seem bothered though.
Marlin throws a hook but Pauli avoids it easily.
Marlin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pauli misses with a hook to the body
letting Marlin counter with a right hand.
Marlin throws a hook but Pauli blocks it.
Pauli misses with a wild body shot.
Pauli throws a body punch but Marlin moves out of range.
Jab by Marlin.
Pauli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pauli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Marlin misses with a jab to the body
and Pauli counters with a nice uppercut.
Marlin avoids the body shot from Pauli.
Marlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pauli lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pauli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pauli digs a good hook to Marlin's body.
Marlin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pauli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marlin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pauli defending well as Marlin loads up on a big left hand.
Marlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pauli.
Pauli scores with a jab. Marlin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pauli. Marlin does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Pauli swings for the body but Marlin moves out of range.
Pauli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marlin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pauli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marlin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pauli thinking.
Pauli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marlin cracks a nice hook into Pauli's ribs.
Marlin connects with a jab.
Marlin misses with an uppercut. Pauli saw that one coming.
Marlin throws a looping overhand right but Pauli ducks down to avoid it.
Pauli works Marlin's body with a nice hook.
Marlin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marlin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pauli eats them both and turns towards Marlin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Marlin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Pauli is just out of range.
Marlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pauli moves away.
Marlin swings widly with a right hand
and Pauli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pauli throws a good cross that connects.
Pauli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marlin.
Marlin misses with a looping right.
Marlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marlin misses with a right hand
and Pauli counters with a nice body shot.
Marlin lands with a good body shot.
Marlin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pauli connects with the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wolfgang Pauli.
Well Pauli 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:47
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Pauli!
Wolfgang Pauli retains his heavyweight title!
Wolfgang Pauli seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 13
Date: Apr 30, 2023

#R1#
Abdullah scores with the left hand. Pauli knows he should have avoided that one.
Pauli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abdullah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Abdullah throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pauli tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Abdullah is in Pauli's guard.
Abdullah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pauli has his hands on Abdullah 's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pauli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abdullah is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pauli keeping full guard, as Abdullah tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdullah postures up in Pauli's guard and throws a big left but Pauli blocks it.
Pauli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pauli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Abdullah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Abdullah trying to control the position from guard on top but Pauli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Pauli misses.
Abdullah dives in for a single leg takedown but Pauli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abdullah scores with a nice strike.
A big left from Abdullah misses. #TD2#
Abdullah manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pauli on his heels. He'll look to pass Pauli's guard now, I'm sure.
Pauli managing to control the position.
Pauli is trying to control the position but Abdullah postures up. #T2#
Abdullah content to stall in guard here.
Pauli is trying to keep Abdullah in close.
Abdullah controlling from the top position.
Abdullah is looking to work some ground and pound but Pauli has wrist control.
Abdullah is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pauli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Abdullah shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pauli defends it nicely.
Wolfgang Pauli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axmed Abdullah .
Pauli slips a jab from Abdullah .
Abdullah changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pauli tries to avoid it but Abdullah manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pauli to the ground. Pauli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Abdullah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Abdullah looks to move away, Pauli throws a big counter combo but Abdullah just gets out of the way.
Pauli misses with a body shot.
Abdullah fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pauli avoids it really well and circles away.
Abdullah fails with the takedown.
Pauli throwing a counter right hand but Abdullah manages to avoid it.
Abdullah fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pauli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Abdullah looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pauli is fending him off so far but Abdullah persists. Nope, Pauli circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been told by Pauli's head coaches at Monkey Magic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Abdullah throws an overhand right that lands on Pauli's shoulder, as Pauli tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Pauli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abdullah fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Pauli misses its target.
A big right from Abdullah misses.
Abdullah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pauli.
Pauli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abdullah throws out the jab.
Pauli throws a right and a left that Abdullah avoids nicely.
Pauli ducks under a wild hook from Abdullah .
It looked like Pauli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pauli moves out of range of the strikes.
Pauli is looking for a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Pauli.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abdullah throws the left hand but Pauli avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Pauli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abdullah misses with a takedown attempt - Pauli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Axmed Abdullah dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Abdullah shoots in looking for a takedown. Pauli tries to sprawl out of it but Abdullah keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pauli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pauli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pauli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abdullah .
Abdullah looks to land a left hand but Pauli moved out of range nicely.
Pauli is looking to counter punch.
Abdullah is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Pauli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abdullah darts in looking for a takedown but Pauli gets double underhooks and turns Abdullah into the cage.
Pauli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pauli ducks right into an uppercut from Abdullah .
Axmed Abdullah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauli leaves Abdullah with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pauli swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wolfgang Pauli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axmed Abdullah .
Abdullah fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Abdullah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pauli counters with a nice body shot.
Abdullah throws a looping overhand right but Pauli ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Abdullah misses its intended target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Abdullah .
A counter left hand to the body from Pauli misses its target.
Pauli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Abdullah misses the target.
Pauli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pauli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abdullah .#KD#
Pauli drops Abdullah with a beautiful combination! Abdullah stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pauli is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Axmed Abdullah has been cut.
Abdullah is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abdullah throws a hook to the side of Pauli's head but Pauli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pauli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Pauli stuffs the takedown attempt from Abdullah . Abdullah gets slowly back to his feet.
Pauli looks to score with a jab to the body but Abdullah is just out of range.
Abdullah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pauli.
Abdullah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
Abdullah shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Abdullah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pauli tries to get to full guard but Abdullah has control of the leg.
Pauli wants to control but Abdullah is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Abdullah wants to control but Pauli is keeping him busy. #T3#
Pauli is looking to improve his position.
Abdullah sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pauli defending well though.
Pauli is looking to improve his position.
Pauli is working hard here to advance position.
Abdullah landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Abdullah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pauli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Abdullah thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pauli's head. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abdullah avoids the body shot from Pauli.
Abdullah with a poor takedown
and Pauli counters with a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Abdullah as he connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Abdullah - just one landing.
Pauli cracks a nice hook into Abdullah 's ribs.
Pauli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abdullah .
Abdullah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pauli appears to be looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Pauli misses the target. #TD2#
Pauli gets caught napping as Abdullah dives in and scores a takedown. Pauli manages to retain guard.
Pauli on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pauli tries to get out of the position.
Pauli working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Pauli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Axmed Abdullah 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
The fighters circling - Abdullah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abdullah bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Abdullah throws a lazy right hand but Pauli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abdullah throws out a loose jab but Pauli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pauli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Abdullah misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Abdullah lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pauli scores with a sloppy right hand. Abdullah should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauli slips under a jab from Abdullah .
Pauli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pauli jabs Abdullah to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pauli leaves Abdullah with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Abdullah has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Pauli was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Abdullah .
Wolfgang Pauli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axmed Abdullah .
Abdullah shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pauli pinned against the cage. Pauli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pauli misses with an uppercut. Abdullah saw that one coming.
Pauli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abdullah .
Pauli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Abdullah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abdullah misses with an uppercut.
Abdullah throws the left hand but Pauli avoids the punch easily.
Pauli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pauli throws a body shot but no joy.
Abdullah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abdullah 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.#T2#
Pauli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Abdullah misses with a straight right.
Abdullah fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#KD#
Pauli drops Abdullah with a beautiful combination! Abdullah stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pauli is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdullah lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pauli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Abdullah or perhaps it was just good defense by Pauli, which made it look bad.
A jab from Abdullah finds it's way through Pauli's defenses. #T3#
Pauli misses the shot to the body.
Abdullah tries for a takedown but Pauli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pauli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pauli wants it to stay on the feet.
Abdullah throws an overhand right that lands on Pauli's shoulder, as Pauli tries to avoid the shot.
Abdullah fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Abdullah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abdullah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pauli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pauli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abdullah .
Pauli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Abdullah . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Abdullah .
Pauli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Abdullah with a jab.
A slow jab from Pauli misses its intended target.
Abdullah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pauli as he avoids it easily. #T4#
Abdullah fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pauli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pauli wants it to stay on the feet.
Pauli is looking to counter punch.
Abdullah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pauli throws a jab when Abdullah was well out of range.
Abdullah gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pauli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pauli throws a hook but Abdullah avoids it easily.
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pauli as he avoids it easily.
Abdullah misses with a straight left.
Pauli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Abdullah tries for a takedown but Pauli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pauli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pauli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Pauli clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Axmed Abdullah 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Pauli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abdullah .
It looked like Pauli was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Abdullah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pauli.
A slow jab from Pauli misses its intended target.
Abdullah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pauli.
Abdullah throws an overhand right that lands on Pauli's shoulder, as Pauli tries to avoid the shot.
Pauli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pauli slips a straight right by Abdullah .
Pauli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abdullah misses with an uppercut. Pauli saw that one coming.
Pauli scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdullah misses with an uppercut.
Abdullah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wolfgang Pauli is winning the standup battle so far.
Abdullah loads up on a big right hand but Pauli slips the punch.#T1#
Abdullah avoids the body shot from Pauli.
Abdullah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abdullah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pauli.
A big right from Pauli misses.
Abdullah cracks Pauli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Abdullah misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Pauli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Abdullah looks for a takedown but Pauli sprawls well.
Nice straight punches there by Pauli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pauli.#TD2#
Abdullah scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pauli gets back to full guard.
Pauli controls Abdullah momentarily but Abdullah frees himself. #T2#
Pauli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pauli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abdullah .
Pauli is pulling down on Abdullah 's head. It's preventing any offense from Abdullah , at least for the moment.
Abdullah throws a big elbow that misses.
Abdullah trying to control but Pauli is working from the bottom.
Abdullah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Abdullah shoots for a takedown but Pauli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pauli is looking to counter punch.
Abdullah misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pauli throwing a counter right hand but Abdullah manages to avoid it.
Wolfgang Pauli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axmed Abdullah .
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pauli as he avoids it easily.
Wolfgang Pauli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pauli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abdullah moves away.
Pauli slips a jab from Abdullah .
Abdullah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pauli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abdullah throws out the jab.
Abdullah misses with a right hand
letting Pauli counter with a right hand.
Pauli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Abdullah under the eye.#T4#
Abdullah looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pauli is fending him off so far but Abdullah persists. Nope, Pauli circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Pauli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Abdullah is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Abdullah thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Pauli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pauli looks to score with a jab to the body but Abdullah is just out of range.
Pauli ducks right into an uppercut from Abdullah .
Abdullah will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pauli slips under a jab.
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown but Pauli shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Pauli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Abdullah throws the left hand but Pauli avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Pauli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Abdullah with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pauli counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abdullah fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Abdullah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Pauli had his way with Axmed Abdullah in that round.
The cut man is working on Axmed Abdullah 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Abdullah fails with a takedown attempt.
Pauli takes a swing at Abdullah 's ribcage but misses.
Pauli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Abdullah .
Pauli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abdullah .
Wolfgang Pauli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axmed Abdullah .
Abdullah throws a lazy uppercut
and Pauli counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauli punishes Abdullah 's body with a nice straight punch.
Pauli throws a body shot but no joy.
Abdullah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pauli defends it well.
Abdullah is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pauli moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Abdullah shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pauli pinned against the cage. Pauli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Pauli misses with a wild body shot.
Abdullah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abdullah there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Abdullah is defended easily by Pauli.
Pauli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Abdullah ducks under a wild hook from Pauli.
Pauli misses the shot to the body.
Pauli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abdullah .
Pauli appears to be looking for a big counter.
Abdullah fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Pauli moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Pauli was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Abdullah .
Abdullah misses with a hook
and Pauli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Abdullah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pauli.
Pauli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abdullah .
Pauli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Abdullah .
Abdullah cracks Pauli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Abdullah slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Abdullah closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pauli circles away.
It looked like Pauli was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Abdullah .
Pauli tries to bum rush Abdullah with a series of wild strikes but Abdullah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Abdullah fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Abdullah throws out a loose jab but Pauli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abdullah goes for a double leg but Pauli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pauli continues to drive forward.
Abdullah is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Abdullah .
Pauli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abdullah shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pauli pinned against the cage. Pauli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pauli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pauli lands a jab.#T4#
Abdullah shoots and misses
and Abdullah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Abdullah misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Pauli misses its target.
Nice shot lands for Abdullah .
Abdullah fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Abdullah throws a hook but Pauli blocks it.
It looked like Pauli was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Abdullah .
Wolfgang Pauli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pauli throws a hook to the side of Abdullah 's head but Abdullah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abdullah goes for a double leg but Pauli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pauli continues to drive forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abdullah throws the left hand but Pauli avoids the punch easily.
Axmed Abdullah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pauli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Abdullah gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pauli counters with a left to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Pauli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pauli 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Pauli!
Wolfgang Pauli retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Wolfgang Pauli thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 7
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
Anstey throws out a powerful jab.
Bunny Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pauli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
Anstey feints and as Pauli raises his hands in defense, Anstey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pauli keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pauli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey works over Pauli with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Anstey lands a couple of elbows.
Anstey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pauli controlling Anstey's posture.
Anstey trying to control but Pauli is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#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.
Pauli swings for the body but Anstey moves out of range.
Anstey throws a big counter combination but Pauli scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pauli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anstey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pauli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pauli misses with a body shot.
Pauli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pauli with a hook.
Pauli throws a body shot but no joy.
A right-left combo lands from Anstey. #CUT#It looks like Wolfgang Pauli has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Anstey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Anstey closes the distance and clinches up with Pauli, looking for a takedown. Anstey pushes Pauli against the cage but Pauli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anstey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Pauli with a nice cross.
Pauli throws a good cross that connects.
Pauli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Anstey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anstey seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pauli jabs Anstey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pauli slips under a jab from Anstey.
Pauli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anstey manages to avoid it.
Pauli just misses with a punch to the body.
Pauli lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Anstey throws a shot to the body.
Pauli scores with a jab to the body.
Pauli dodges the punch combination from Anstey.
Anstey swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Pauli.
Pauli looks to land a right hand but Anstey moved out of range.
Anstey misses with an uppercut.
Anstey connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Pauli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Pauli's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Anstey misses with a straight right.
Anstey avoids the body shot from Pauli.
Pauli lands a nice hook to Anstey's body. Anstey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anstey misses with a left hand
and Pauli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pauli misses with a wild body shot.
Pauli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pauli just misses with a punch to the body.
Anstey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey fails with the takedown
and Pauli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pauli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anstey throws out the jab. #T1#
Pauli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anstey.
Anstey throwing a counter right hand but Pauli manages to avoid it.
Anstey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pauli defends well and Anstey ends up having to push Pauli into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pauli comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pauli lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Bunny Anstey has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Pauli scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Pauli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pauli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pauli doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Are you kidding me?! Pauli ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Anstey clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wolfgang Pauli!
Wolfgang Pauli is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Wolfgang Pauli made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TOF 3
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Pauli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Combs.
As Combs looks to move away, Pauli throws a big counter combo but Combs just gets out of the way.#CL#
Pauli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pauli has Combs pushed against the cage.
Combs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pauli.
Pauli scores with a shot to the side of Combs's head.
Combs tries a body shot but Pauli blocks it.
Combs can't find room to land a body shot as Pauli controls the action.
Pauli's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pauli stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Pauli manages to break the clinch.
Pauli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Combs misses with a jab to the body
and Pauli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Combs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pauli misses with a wild body shot.
Pauli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Combs misses.
Pauli 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.
Pauli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Combs. Pauli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Combs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pauli needs to keep his hands up - Combs had a free shot at his head there.
Combs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pauli cracks Combs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Combs lands with a hook. Pauli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Combs swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pauli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A low kick from Combs is predictable there
and Pauli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Timothy Combs has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Combs misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Combs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Combs throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Pauli was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Combs.
Combs avoids the body shot from Pauli.
Pauli backing away here, and Combs unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pauli lands a nice shot that snaps Combs's head back.
Combs misses with a jab to the body
and Pauli counters with a crisp right that sends Combs to the canvas! Pauli follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolfgang Pauli!
After winning the bout, Wolfgang Pauli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Timothy Combs was interviewed post fight and said 'Man, Savinov got Lucky! Next time i'll crush you, ya hear me?!? *(Bangs chest and makes animal noises)'.

Event: TOF 1
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
A combination from Brassi does no damage.
Pauli looks to score with a jab to the body but Brassi is just out of range.
Pauli connects with a single shot there.#CUT#It looks like Luca Brassi has been cut.
Pauli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brassi was well out of range. Poor timing from Pauli.
Brassi with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Pauli counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A right hook to the body lands for Pauli.
Brassi looks winded!
Pauli lands a right hand.
Pauli lands a damaging elbow.
Pauli comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#The cut above Luca Brassi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brassi told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#KD#
Pauli drops Brassi onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Brassi is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Brassi is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pauli throws a massive elbow that rocks Brassi's head back - Brassi crumples to the floor and this one is all over! Not often you see a KO via an elbow but that was a huge shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). Wolfgang Pauli!
Our winner, Wolfgang Pauli, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TUF S2: Semi Finals
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1##TD#
Oneil drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oneil throwing strikes from guard but Pauli blocks nicely.
Oneil throws a big right hand that misses.
Oneil throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pauli keeping moving, preventing Oneil from controlling successfully.
Oneil postures up in Pauli's guard and throws a big left but Pauli blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauli trying to keep a closed guard but Oneil is proving a slippery customer.
Oneil with a nice head shot there.
Pauli keeping moving, preventing Oneil from controlling successfully.
Oneil stops Pauli from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Oneil passes Pauli's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Oneil working over Pauli with some ground and pound. Pauli looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pauli really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oneil. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oneil not doing much here. #SUB#
Oneil is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Oneil is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pauli has hold of Oneil's hands but Oneil slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Oneil thows a huge punch but Pauli dodges it nicely.
Oneil controlling the action here.
Oneil landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pauli wants to control but Oneil is keeping busy.
Pauli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oneil 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#
Oneil in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Pauli tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Oneil!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Oneil!
David Oneil seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TUF S2: Quarter Finals
Date: Nov 16, 2022

#R1#
Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pauli.
Pauli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cartwright at a distance.
Pauli lands a body shot.
Cartwright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pauli connects with a jab.
Pauli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cartwright.
Pauli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Some bone on bone action there as Pauli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Pauli misses its intended target.
Cartwright tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#KD#
Pauli drops Cartwright with a beautiful combination! Cartwright stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pauli is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Cooper Cartwright has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pauli's waist but Pauli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cartwright off to one side.
Pauli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cartwright's coach down at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cartwright's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Cartwright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cartwright is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pauli looks to score with a jab to the body but Cartwright is just out of range.
Pauli lands a jab to Cartwright's midsection.
Pauli stuffs the takedown attempt from Cartwright. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet.
Wolfgang Pauli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cooper Cartwright.
Cartwright looks winded!
Cartwright has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cartwright there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've been told by Pauli's head coaches at Monkey Magic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pauli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#KD#
Pauli cracks Cartwright with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cartwright looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pauli finish him? #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pauli walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Cartwright drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Pauli swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Cartwright's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolfgang Pauli!
During a confident post fight interview, Wolfgang Pauli thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TUF S2: Round 2
Date: Oct 26, 2022

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Pauli. Beautiful body shot.
Burgandy throws a body punch but Pauli moves out of range.
Burgandy missing with a left hand there. Pauli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pauli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Burgandy.#CUT#It looks like John Burgandy has been cut.
Burgandy throws a body shot but no joy.
Pauli lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Burgandy finds it's way through Pauli's defenses.
Burgandy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Burgandy gets a clinch.
Pauli misses with some punches.
Burgandy blocking some punches.
Burgandy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pauli backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Pauli.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burgandy.
A head punch on the inside from Pauli fails to land.
A short right from Burgandy on the inside. #T1#
Burgandy avoids the elbow strike from Pauli, against the cage.
Burgandy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burgandy misses with a body punch.
Burgandy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Burgandy scores with a hook to the body.
Pauli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pauli lands an elbow just above Burgandy 's eye.
Pauli throws an elbow but it misses.
Burgandy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burgandy blocks an elbow strike from Pauli.
Burgandy takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#That has opened up John Burgandy's cut even more.
Pauli lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pauli.
Burgandy blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pauli.
Pauli lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burgandy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pauli creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Burgandy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Pauli creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short uppercut from Burgandy.
Pauli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burgandy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pauli lands an elbow just above Burgandy 's eye. #CUT#The cut above John Burgandy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pauli lands a hook that snaps the head of Burgandy backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pauli.
Pauli creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Burgandy's defenses.
Pauli throws a head punch that misses.
Burgandy swings wildly with an uppercut but Pauli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burgandy is leaning against Pauli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pauli misses with an elbow strike.
Burgandy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pauli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pauli pushes Burgandy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#John Burgandy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Pauli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pauli.#T3#
Pauli throws a punch but it's blocked by Burgandy.
Pauli lands with a right to the head.
Burgandy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pauli.
Burgandy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pauli throws a head punch that misses.
Burgandy stalling.
Pauli lands an uppercut.
Pauli pushes off an throws an elbow but Burgandy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Burgandy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pauli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pauli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pauli misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Burgandy.
A nice left hand lands by Burgandy.
Burgandy stalling in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pauli just misses with a elbow thrown towards Burgandy's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pauli. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pauli working aggressively here.
Burgandy stalling in the clinch.
Burgandy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burgandy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burgandy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pauli has a couple of punches blocked by Burgandy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pauli.
A right hand to the body from Burgandy.
Pauli working aggressively here.
Pauli lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Burgandy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wolfgang Pauli!
An out of breath Wolfgang Pauli thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TUF S2: Round 1, Day 2
Date: Sep 28, 2022

#R1#
Velyanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've been told by Velyanov's head coaches at Takeda Clan Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pauli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Velyanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pauli.
Pauli needs to keep his hands up - Velyanov had a free shot at his head there.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Pauli has knocked Velyanov down with a huge combo! Pauli steps away and waves a wobbly Velyanov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Velyanov is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Velyanov has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velyanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Velyanov gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Pauli points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Velyanov wakes up just in time to hear Pauli thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wolfgang Pauli!
A victorious Wolfgang Pauli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TUF test 1
Date: Jul 13, 2022

#R1##TD#
Zwicky gets caught flat footed, as Pauli shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pauli postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pauli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pauli won't allow Zwicky to sweep him here.
Pauli looking to pass the guard.
Pauli scoring with some ground and pound.
Pauli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zwicky 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#
Pauli tries to get to full guard but Zwicky has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Zwicky is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pauli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zwicky. #SUB2#
Zwicky is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pauli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pauli is pressing down on Zwicky's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Zwicky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Pauli is looking for a triangle but Zwicky pushes his legs off easily.
Pauli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zwicky. #SUB#
Pauli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zwicky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pauli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pauli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zwicky scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zwicky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pauli is keeping the position for now.
Zwicky throwing strikes from guard but Pauli blocks nicely.
Pauli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Pauli looking to pass the guard.
Pauli is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Pauli stopping the sweep attempt from Zwicky.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Zwicky is looking for a triangle but Pauli pushes his legs off easily.
Pauli pushing down on Zwicky's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pauli missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pauli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zwicky's head.
Zwicky won't allow Pauli to pass to mount.
Pauli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zwicky's head.
Zwicky moves into full guard.
Pauli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zwicky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zwicky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Pauli passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zwicky manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pauli's best efforts.
Zwicky is looking for a sweep. Pauli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zwicky slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Pauli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pauli 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 10:9
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 10:9
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Pauli!
After winning the bout, Wolfgang Pauli 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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