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Event:
TOF 99
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Paruzzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dawson moves away.
Dawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Paruzzi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dawson's guard.#SUB#
Paruzzi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paruzzi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Paruzzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Dawson is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Paruzzi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paruzzi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Paruzzi works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Paruzzi seems to be working for a kimura but Dawson defends the submission attempt.
Paruzzi trying to mount his opponent but Dawson defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Paruzzi seems to be working for a kimura but Dawson defends the submission attempt.
Dawson tries to get to full guard but Paruzzi has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Paruzzi seems to be working for a kimura but Dawson defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Paruzzi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dawson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dawson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paruzzi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dawson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Paruzzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dawson is keeping the position for now. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Paruzzi passes Dawson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dawson is looking for a sweep. Paruzzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Dawson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Paruzzi is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Paruzzi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dawson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Paruzzi is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Paruzzi is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Dawson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Paruzzi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dawson's guard. #SUB#
Paruzzi seems to be working for a kimura but Dawson defends the submission attempt.
Dawson wants to improve his position but Paruzzi is controlling well.
Paruzzi passes to side control. #SUB#
Paruzzi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dawson is looking to regain half guard here but Paruzzi keeps moving and retains side control. #T4##SUB#
Paruzzi is trying to get an arm triangle but Dawson is defending well.
Paruzzi working away.#SUB#
Paruzzi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paruzzi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Paruzzi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Paruzzi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dawson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Paruzzi but great work by Dawson.
Paruzzi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paruzzi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dawson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5##SUB#
Paruzzi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dawson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dawson tries to get to full guard but Paruzzi has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Dawson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Paruzzi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dawson is just riding it out for now. Paruzzi eventually gives up the hold.
Dawson tries to get to full guard but Paruzzi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Paruzzi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dawson has managed to free his arm - good work. #T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Paruzzi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dawson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paruzzi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Paruzzi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Paruzzi wants to take Dawson's back here but Dawson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB#
Paruzzi has hold of Dawson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dawson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Paruzzi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dawson is on top in guard.
Dawson is pushing down on Paruzzi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Paruzzi is fighting to maintain full guard but Dawson has managed to sneak the leg through.#T7##SUB#
Paruzzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Paruzzi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dawson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Dawson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paruzzi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dawson. #SUB#
Paruzzi actively working from the bottom here.
Paruzzi gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Paruzzi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T8#
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#
Paruzzi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dawson is aware though and is defending well.
Dawson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Paruzzi is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Paruzzi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dawson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Dawson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dawson wants to pass the guard but Paruzzi is keeping the position.#SUB#
Paruzzi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dawson escapes and throws Paruzzi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Paruzzi is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Paruzzi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paruzzi is pressing down on Dawson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Paruzzi is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Paruzzi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Paruzzi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dawson uses it to pass to side control.
Paruzzi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dawson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawson fails to advance to Paruzzi's back. #SU2#
Dawson is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Paruzzi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Dawson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Paruzzi to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Paruzzi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dawson dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Paruzzi has his foot on Dawson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dawson works his way back into a safe position though.
Dawson forces his way into half guard.
Dawson controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paruzzi tries to roll over but Dawson keeps him under control.#SUB#
Paruzzi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dawson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Dawson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Paruzzi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Manuel Paruzzi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paruzzi is trying to reverse the position but instead Dawson has taken his back - oops!
Paruzzi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dawson can do to turn this around?
Paruzzi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Paruzzi is trying to reverse the position but instead Dawson has taken his back - oops!
Dawson is hanging on to Paruzzi's back as he tries to escape.
Paruzzi is working hard here to advance position.
Dawson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Paruzzi's body.
#T2#
Paruzzi turns into Dawson and is now in his guard.
Paruzzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Dawson is retaining full guard.
Dawson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paruzzi wants to pass the guard but Dawson is keeping the position.
Dawson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paruzzi's guard. #REVB#
Dawson tries to free his leg and advance position but Paruzzi is retaining full guard.
Dawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Paruzzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paruzzi wants to hit a sweep here but Dawson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Paruzzi there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawson wants to take Paruzzi's back but he can't do it this time. #T3#
Paruzzi is trying desperately to improve position.
Paruzzi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dawson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Dawson 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.
Dawson is trying to control the action in half guard but Paruzzi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Paruzzi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Paruzzi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dawson pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Paruzzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Paruzzi actively working from the bottom here.
Dawson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Paruzzi looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Dawson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Paruzzi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Still in half guard, Dawson seems content to control.
Dawson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paruzzi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Paruzzi actively working from the bottom here.#T5##SUB2#
Dawson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dawson wants to take a breather but Paruzzi is having none of it.
Paruzzi is looking for a sweep. Dawson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paruzzi is refusing to be controlled, as Dawson sits in half guard. #SUB#
Paruzzi looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dawson passes into side control!
Paruzzi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Paruzzi regains half guard.#T6#
Paruzzi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dawson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paruzzi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU2#
Dawson gets to his feet. Paruzzi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jack Dawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dawson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dawson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Paruzzi's head.#TD#
Paruzzi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dawson's half guard.#SUB#
Paruzzi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Paruzzi seems to be working for a kimura but Dawson defends the submission attempt.
Paruzzi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dawson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7##SUB#
Paruzzi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dawson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dawson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paruzzi is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Paruzzi wants to work for an arm triangle but Dawson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dawson wants to control but Paruzzi is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Paruzzi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dawson is just riding it out for now. Paruzzi eventually gives up the hold.
Dawson is pressing down on Paruzzi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Dawson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paruzzi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Dawson looking for a guillotine here but Paruzzi defends easily.
Paruzzi works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Paruzzi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dawson can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Paruzzi is working for a kimura but Dawson is defending it quite comfortably.
#T9#
Dawson tries to roll over but Paruzzi keeps him under control.
Dawson won't allow Paruzzi to pass to mount.
Dawson controlling the position well. #SUB#
Paruzzi is working for a kimura here but Dawson manages to reverse the position and he's now in Paruzzi's guard.
Dawson wants to control from the top but Paruzzi keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paruzzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dawson is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Dawson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Paruzzi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dawson to the ground. Paruzzi is now in Dawson's guard.#SUB2#
Paruzzi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paruzzi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dawson's guard. #SUB#
Paruzzi is looking for a kimura here.
Paruzzi prevents Dawson from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson won't allow Paruzzi to pass to mount. #T1##SUB#
Paruzzi is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Paruzzi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dawson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Paruzzi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paruzzi works his way into full mount!
Dawson working to try and regain half guard.
#T2##SUB#
Paruzzi has hold of Dawson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dawson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Paruzzi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dawson has worked his arm free - good work by Dawson!
Paruzzi tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Paruzzi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dawson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dawson is trying to control Paruzzi's posture but Paruzzi avoids it.
Paruzzi advances to mount. #T3#
Dawson is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Paruzzi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dawson is surviving well by controlling Paruzzi's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Paruzzi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dawson is now in Paruzzi's guard. A big mistake from Paruzzi there, giving up the dominant position!
Dawson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dawson passes into side control.
Paruzzi trying to remain calm as Dawson controls from the top position.#T4##SUB2#
Dawson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Paruzzi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Paruzzi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Paruzzi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dawson's best efforts.
Dawson wants to free his trapped foot but Paruzzi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5##SUB#
Paruzzi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Paruzzi is defending against the submission attempts here by Dawson.
#SUB#
Paruzzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dawson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Paruzzi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dawson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Paruzzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dawson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Paruzzi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Paruzzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
Dawson is taking a breather. Paruzzi 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.
Dawson trying to control from half guard but Paruzzi is working away.
Paruzzi is looking for a sweep. Dawson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Paruzzi actively working from the bottom here.#SU2#
Dawson decides to stand and escape the position. #TD#
Paruzzi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dawson was covering up waiting for the punch and Paruzzi finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Paruzzi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T8#
Paruzzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dawson is keeping the position for now.
Paruzzi advances to half guard.
Paruzzi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dawson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Paruzzi prevents Dawson from improving his position.#SUB#
Paruzzi seems to be working for a kimura but Dawson defends the submission attempt.
Paruzzi is looking to advance position but Dawson won't allow it. #SUB2#
Dawson actively working from the bottom here.#T9##SUB#
Paruzzi seems to be working for a kimura but Dawson defends the submission attempt.
Dawson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Paruzzi forces his way into half guard.
Dawson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Dawson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paruzzi pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Paruzzi seems to be working for a kimura but Dawson defends the submission attempt.
Dawson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel Paruzzi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Paruzzi 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel Paruzzi! |
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Event:
TOF 77
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Goldberg drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Paruzzi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goldberg is aware though and is defending well.
Goldberg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Goldberg working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Goldberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paruzzi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goldberg has managed to get both his arms back between Paruzzi's legs - danger averted.
Paruzzi keeping full guard, as Goldberg tries to pass. #SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Goldberg passes into side control.
Goldberg working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Goldberg trying to control the action but Paruzzi is working from the bottom.
Paruzzi wants to control but Goldberg postures up.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paruzzi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Goldberg lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Paruzzi down.
Goldberg trying to control the position but Paruzzi is working away.
Paruzzi tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Paruzzi tries to hold on but Goldberg postures up.
Goldberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Goldberg avoids the attempt from Paruzzi to control.
Goldberg lands a couple of good shots and Paruzzi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Goldberg scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Paruzzi is looking for a way out.
Our spies down at at Trials Of Fortitude inform us that Goldberg has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Paruzzi turns into Goldberg and is now in his guard.
#SUB2#
Goldberg has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Paruzzi should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Goldberg has tightened it up now! Paruzzi should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Goldberg!
David Goldberg 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:
TOF 63
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Paruzzi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Rodriguez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Paruzzi wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paruzzi defends well.
Paruzzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paruzzi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Paruzzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for a guillotine here but Paruzzi defends easily.
Paruzzi advances position into side control!
Rodriguez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Paruzzi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Rodriguez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paruzzi tries to move to mount but Rodriguez blocks the move with his legs.
Rodriguez can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Paruzzi just content to control the position.
Paruzzi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Paruzzi wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping him busy.
Paruzzi working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paruzzi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Paruzzi tries to move to mount but Rodriguez blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Paruzzi trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paruzzi.
Paruzzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paruzzi tries to counter with a takedown but Rodriguez is quick to defend against it.
Paruzzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paruzzi throws a shot to the body.
Paruzzi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez avoids it really well and circles away.
Rodriguez feints a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Rodriguez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
Paruzzi controls Rodriguez momentarily but Rodriguez frees himself.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Paruzzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paruzzi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Paruzzi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paruzzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paruzzi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodriguez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paruzzi's guard. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paruzzi has managed to free his arm - good work. #T5#
Paruzzi trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez seems to be looking for submissions.
Paruzzi is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paruzzi sees it coming and defends easily.
Paruzzi is refusing to be controlled, as Rodriguez sits in half guard.
Rodriguez is thwarting Paruzzi's attempts to control the position.
Paruzzi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paruzzi is not content to let Rodriguez control the position.
Paruzzi is trying to maintain the position but Rodriguez is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Rodriguez wants to work for an arm triangle but Paruzzi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Paruzzi trying to hold on to Rodriguez's head to control him but Rodriguez postures up.
#SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Paruzzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
Paruzzi wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Paruzzi actively working from the bottom here.
Paruzzi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paruzzi.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Paruzzi is keeping the position.
Rodriguez keeps trying to improve his position.
Paruzzi looking to control.
Paruzzi keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Paruzzi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Rodriguez throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Paruzzi's body to avoid the submission. Paruzzi has instead reached around Rodriguez's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Paruzzi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Manuel Paruzzi! |
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Event:
ALLSTAR FINAL
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Souza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paruzzi with a poor takedown
and Souza counters with a big head kick but Paruzzi shrugs it off.
Souza throws a front kick that sends Paruzzi stumbling back into the ropes.
Nice takedown defense from Souza. No joy for Paruzzi on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Paruzzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paruzzi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Paruzzi shoots in but Souza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paruzzi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Paruzzi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Souza napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Paruzzi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Paruzzi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Souza wants to get back to his feet but Paruzzi drags him back down.#SUB#
Paruzzi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Souza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paruzzi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Paruzzi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Paruzzi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Paruzzi is working to tighten his grip on Souza's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Souza has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Paruzzi is really squeezing tight and eventually Souza passes out! Paruzzi breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Manuel Paruzzi! |
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Event:
ALLSTAR MMA
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Paruzzi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cayman's waist but Cayman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paruzzi off to one side.
Cayman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Paruzzi has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Cayman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Paruzzi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Paruzzi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cayman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Cayman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paruzzi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cayman has managed to get both his arms back between Paruzzi's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Paruzzi is looking for a triangle but Cayman pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Paruzzi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cayman defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cayman throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Paruzzi has his foot on Cayman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cayman works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Cayman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Paruzzi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Cayman frees his head nicely. Oh but Paruzzi has switched to an armbar! Cayman is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Manuel Paruzzi!
The defeated Phil Cayman had this to say: 'I will come back stronger, I promise you that. '. |
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Event:
ALLSTAR MMA: Yamasaki Vs Jones
Date: Oct 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Sixteen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sixteen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Paruzzi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixteen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Paruzzi wants to pass the guard but Sixteen is keeping the position.
Paruzzi stays in close to Sixteen's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paruzzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paruzzi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Paruzzi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Paruzzi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB#
Paruzzi tries for a kimura but Sixteen is defending well. #SUB#
Paruzzi has hold of Sixteen's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Sixteen tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Paruzzi cranks the arm and Sixteen screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Sixteen, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Manuel Paruzzi! |
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Event:
ALLSTAR MMA: DozerVsYamasaki 2
Date: Sep 12, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Paruzzi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sjoberg's half guard.#SUB2#
Paruzzi 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. Sjoberg tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Paruzzi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Manuel Paruzzi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Paruzzi gets tackled into the cage by Wednesday. Wednesday maintains the clinch.
Paruzzi is working for takedown but Wednesday is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Wednesday pulls guard successfully.
Wednesday is looking to stand up but Paruzzi isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Paruzzi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wednesday is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Paruzzi, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Paruzzi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wednesday can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wednesday tries to free his leg and advance position but Paruzzi is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wednesday trying to control but Paruzzi is working from the bottom.
Wednesday must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Paruzzi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Paruzzi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wednesday gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wednesday tries to free his leg and advance position but Paruzzi is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
Paruzzi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wednesday gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wednesday connects with a couple of short punches.
Wednesday really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paruzzi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Paruzzi has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Wednesday doesn't defend quickly enough and Paruzzi has managed to lock this one up! Can Wednesday escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Paruzzi on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Manuel Paruzzi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2023 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paruzzi is defended easily by Lebedev.
Lebedev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paruzzi misses with a takedown attempt - Lebedev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lebedev throws a series of punches but Paruzzi avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Lebedev misses the target.
Paruzzi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lebedev shoots in looking for a takedown. Paruzzi tries to sprawl out of it but Lebedev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paruzzi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Paruzzi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lebedev.#TD2#
Paruzzi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lebedev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lebedev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Paruzzi looking for a sweep. Not yet Paruzzi, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Paruzzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lebedev defends well.#SUB#
Paruzzi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Paruzzi has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lebedev should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Paruzzi has tightened it up now! Lebedev should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Manuel Paruzzi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Paruzzi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
O Rourke moves in looking to clinch but Paruzzi pushes him off.
Paruzzi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
O Rourke closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - O Rourke lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Paruzzi pushes a forearm under O Rourke's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, O Rourke is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manuel Paruzzi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Abud lands a head kick!
Paruzzi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Abud circles away.
Abud seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Abud throws a head kick but Paruzzi moves out of range.
Paruzzi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Abud.
Abud displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paruzzi.
Paruzzi swats away the attempt to clinch by Abud.
A punch combination from Abud misses.
Paruzzi fails with the takedown.
Zorkss Abud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Paruzzi.
Abud misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abud tries to clinch but Paruzzi is having none of it.
Abud throws a right hand that Paruzzi ducks under and follows up with a left that Paruzzi also avoids with ease.#CL#
Abud moves into the clinch.
Paruzzi tries to pull guard but Abud won't allow it.
Paruzzi fails to pull guard.
#T1#
Abud slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Abud breaks the clinch.
A combination from Abud does no damage.
Paruzzi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abud throws a nice looking combination but Paruzzi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abud tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Abud gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paruzzi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Abud pulls his leg out and moves away.
Abud throws a solid leg kick but Paruzzi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Abud.
Abud stuffs the takedown attempt from Paruzzi. Paruzzi gets slowly back to his feet.
Abud wants to clinch.#T2#
Paruzzi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abud as he jumps to the side.
Paruzzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paruzzi goes for a double leg but Abud avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Abud continues to drive forward.
Abud tries to clinch there but Paruzzi circles away.
Abud lands a head kick!
Paruzzi blocks a leg kick.
Abud just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abud looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abud keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Abud misses with a wild combination.
#T3##TD2#
Paruzzi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Paruzzi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abud is just riding it out for now. Paruzzi eventually gives up the hold.
Paruzzi tries to pass to full mount but Abud defends it.
Abud is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Paruzzi seems to be working for a kimura but Abud defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Paruzzi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4##SUB2#
Paruzzi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Paruzzi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Paruzzi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abud wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zorkss Abud dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Abud. No joy for Paruzzi on that attempt.
Abud throws a series of punches but Paruzzi moves out of range.
Abud tests Paruzzi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abud misses with a wild combination.
Zorkss Abud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Paruzzi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Abud knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paruzzi on the ground.#SUB2#
Paruzzi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Paruzzi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've been informed that Paruzzi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paruzzi moves into full mount! #T1##SUB2#
Paruzzi working for a submission but Abud is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Paruzzi looking to secure an arm triangle but Abud defends it well. #SUB2#
Paruzzi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Abud is now in Paruzzi's guard. A big mistake from Paruzzi there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Paruzzi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Abud throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Paruzzi's body to avoid the submission. Paruzzi has instead reached around Abud's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Paruzzi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Manuel Paruzzi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Gunn forces Paruzzi back against the cage and clinches.
Gunn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gunn lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Gunn.
#TD2#
Gunn successfully pulls guard.
Paruzzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gunn swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Paruzzi drops back looking for a leg! Gunn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gunn manages to kick Paruzzi off! Paruzzi jumps back into Gunn's guard. #SUB#
Paruzzi drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Paruzzi seems to have locked his on tight now - Gunn screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Paruzzi, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Manuel Paruzzi!
In defeat, Tommy Gunn stepped up to the mic, saying 'Cant win them all, I'll be back'. |
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