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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 885 Round 4
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Paul works over Molto Grande's head and body with a nice combination.
Molto Grande will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aaron Paul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paul lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD2#
Molto Grande drives through with a takedown into Paul's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Molto Grande slips nicely into half guard.
Paul is trying to stand back up but Molto Grande is controlling him
#SUB2#
Molto Grande is working for a kimura but Paul is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Molto Grande maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Paul could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Molto Grande has cracked it and Paul is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Molto Grande!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pene Molto Grande!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 885 Round 3
Date: Nov 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Paul lands with a nice body punch.
Paul throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Mark counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Paul is wriggling around but Mark manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mark throwing shots but Paul is blocking nicely.
Mark prevents Paul from standing back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mark in particular looking to stall.
Mark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mark stops Paul from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Mark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Mark stops Paul from getting back to his feet.
Mark content to control rather than advance. #ES#
Paul kicks Mark off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Paul falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
so Mark counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Paul can't keep his opponent in guard - Mark advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Paul wants to get back to his feet.
Paul trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mark tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Paul defends well and Mark ends up having to push Paul into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Paul lands a slapping body shot.
Paul tries to bum rush Mark with a series of wild strikes but Mark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Paul throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Mark counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mark perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mark's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Den Mark dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paul as he avoids it easily.
Paul shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mark as he jumps to the side.
Paul lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Paul.
Paul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mark circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul throws a nice looking combination but Mark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mark stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Mark or perhaps it was just good defense by Paul, which made it look bad.
Paul looks to land a combination but Mark avoids it well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Paul!
Mark looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paul is fending him off so far but Mark persists. Nope, Paul circles away and we're back to standing.
Aaron Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Den Mark.
Paul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paul lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mark backs up against the cage.
Paul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
Paul stuffs the takedown attempt from Mark. Mark gets slowly back to his feet.
Paul is looking for a counter combo.
Paul falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Mark counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paul is trying to stand up here but Mark is controlling him well.
Mark seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Mark is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Mark controlling the pace.
Paul tries to kick Mark off but Mark keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mark is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paul looks to land a combination but Mark avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Paul dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Paul lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mark avoids the head kick by Paul.
Mark checks a leg kick.
Paul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mark.
Paul dodges the punch combination from Mark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Mark counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Paul pushes Mark off and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
Mark shoots for a takedown but Paul saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aaron Paul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paul.
Mark shoots in for a takedown but Paul shows good takedown defense.
A right-left combo lands from Paul.
Paul throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Mark counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Paul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mark can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Paul is defending against the submission attempts here by Mark.
Paul is trying to stand back up but Mark is controlling him
#T2#
Mark controlling the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#T3#
Paul is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mark drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Paul defends it well.
Paul stuffs the takedown.
Aaron Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Den Mark.
Mark blocks a head kick by Paul.
Mark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paul.
Mark is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Paul with a body shot.#T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mark is defended easily by Paul.
Paul tries to counter by clinching up but Mark breaks away and moves out of range.
Mark swings widly with a right hand
and Paul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paul swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Mark counters with a shoot takedown. Paul fights it but they end up in guard.
Paul wants to stand but Mark is controlling the position.
Den Mark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Paul showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Paul has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Aaron Paul!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Aaron Paul!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Aaron Paul!
Aaron Paul wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 885 Round 2
Date: Nov 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Theeh misses with a takedown
and Paul counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Paul works over Theeh's head and body with a nice combination.
Theeh fails with the takedown.
Paul lands a body shot.
Paul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paul moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Paul checks the leg kick.
Paul shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Theeh eats them both and turns towards Paul to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Paul closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1#
Paul is trying to control. Theeh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Paul is really struggling to control Theeh but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Theeh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paul is keen to just control but Theeh is a slippery customer.
Paul seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Paul not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Theeh is looking to improve his position.
It looks like Paul is going to stand back up.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Theeh moves into full guard.
#SU#
Paul stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A low kick from Theeh is predictable there
and Paul counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Theeh tries to clinch
and Paul counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Theeh is defended easily by Paul.
Aaron Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Popeye Theeh.
No luck for Paul with that takedown attempt.
Theeh wants to counter the offense by Paul and move into the clinch position.#T3#
Paul goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Paul is trying hard to land a takedown here. Theeh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Theeh dives in for a single leg takedown but Paul sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Theeh fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Paul to the ground. Theeh is now in Paul's guard.
Theeh won't allow Paul to get back to his feet.
Theeh seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Theeh stops Paul from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Theeh is working Paul over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Theeh content to stall in guard here.
Paul is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Theeh is controlling him.
Theeh scoring with some ground and pound.
Theeh slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Theeh is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Paul's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Paul dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Theeh misses with a takedown
and Paul counters with a one-two to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Paul!
Paul goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Theeh with a poor takedown
and Paul counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Paul!
Theeh tries to clinch up
and Paul counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Aaron Paul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Theeh slaps away a takedown attempt from Paul, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Theeh has a takedown stuffed.
Paul is looking to counter the offense by Theeh and move into the clinch.
Aaron Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Popeye Theeh.
Theeh fails with the takedown
and Paul counters with a one-two to the body.
Paul throws a sloppy head kick and Theeh moves out of range easily.
No luck for Paul with that takedown attempt.
Theeh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Paul defends it well.
Theeh doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Paul counters by moving into the clinch.
Theeh drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paul gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Paul is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Theeh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paul's efforts to push away.
Theeh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paul pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Theeh keeps control of Paul as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paul is trying to force a seperation but Theeh has the dominant position.
Paul working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Paul manages to break the clinch.
Theeh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Theeh.#T3#
Theeh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paul counters with a two punch combo.
Theeh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Paul feints a jab promting Theeh to slip. Paul then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Theeh slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Paul throws a combination. Theeh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Theeh shoots for a double leg takedown but Paul sprawls well. He's pushed Theeh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Paul wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Paul tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Theeh swivels and escapes.
Theeh avoids the head kick by Paul.
#T4#
Paul throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Theeh counters with a single leg into guard. Paul didn't expect that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Theeh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Theeh prevents Paul from getting back to his feet.
Theeh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Theeh stands and throws Paul's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Paul dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Theeh ducks right into an uppercut from Paul.
Paul fails to land the takedown.
Theeh shoots in for a takedown but Paul shows good takedown defense.
Paul changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Theeh tries to avoid it but Paul manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Theeh to the ground. Theeh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Theeh throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Paul holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Theeh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paul's efforts to push away.
Paul is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Theeh's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Theeh tries to pull guard but Paul holds him up against the cage and eventually Theeh drops back down to his feet.
Theeh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Theeh wants to break the clinch but can't.
Theeh has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Paul is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aaron Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Popeye Theeh.
Paul wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Theeh has him pressed against the cage.
Paul stops a takedown attempt from Theeh.
Theeh tries to stall but Paul uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Paul wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Theeh has him pressed against the cage.
Theeh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Paul breaks the clinch.
Theeh tries for a takedown but Paul circles away easily
and Paul counters with a three punch combo that has Theeh backing up. Theeh nods at Paul to acknowledge the strikes.
Theeh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Paul ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Paul lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Paul.
Theeh wants to clinch
and Paul counters with a left and a right that stings Theeh.
Theeh slaps away a takedown attempt from Paul, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Paul attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Theeh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Theeh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paul makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paul throws a series of strikes that have Theeh backpedaling.
#T3#
Theeh is looking to clinch.
Paul throws a leg kick that misses.
Theeh throws a counter combo.
Paul plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Paul pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Theeh back to the cage. Paul follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD2#
Theeh decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Paul manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Theeh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paul is looking to wear down Theeh with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD2#
Theeh shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Paul is trying to defend but Theeh finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Paul is looking to escape.#T4#
Paul trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Paul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Theeh can do to turn this around?
Theeh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Theeh is taking a breather. Paul 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Paul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paul, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Aaron Paul!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Aaron Paul!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Aaron Paul!
Aaron Paul wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 885 Round 1
Date: Nov 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Paul blocks a head kick by Wynn.
Paul jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wynn tries a head kick but it misses.
Paul is looking for the big counter here.
Wynn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Wynn lands but Paul takes it in his stride.
Wynn throws a head kick that Paul semi-blocks.
Paul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wynn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wynn throws a head kick that half lands.
Wynn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wynn throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Paul counters by clinching up. #BC#
Wynn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Wynn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paul scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like JJ Wynn has been cut.
Wynn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wynn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Paul's head.
Wynn throws a lazy head kick
and Wynn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Wynn connects with a high kick.
JJ Wynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wynn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Paul avoids the head kick by Wynn.
Paul with the counter takedown but Wynn avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Paul darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Wynn clinches up with Paul and pushes him back against the cage.
Wynn is trying to break free.
Paul wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wynn has him pressed against the cage.
Wynn is trying to pull guard but Paul turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Paul wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wynn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paul avoids it.
Wynn is breathing heavily.
Paul has had enough of the clinch but Wynn keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Wynn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paul avoids the head kick by Wynn.
Paul avoids the head kick by Wynn.
Paul throws a counter combo.
Wynn blocks the body kick.
A combination from Paul does no damage. #T2#
Wynn wants to clinch
and Paul counters with a three punch combo that has Wynn backing up. Wynn nods at Paul to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paul fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wynn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wynn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paul.
Wynn wants to clinch.
Wynn throws a combination that misses
and Paul counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Paul moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wynn doesn't manage to clinch there - Paul circles away.
Paul tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wynn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Paul somewhat.#T3#
Wynn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paul blocks a head kick by Wynn.
Despite the aggression on Paul's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wynn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paul throws a counter combo.
A nice combination there by Paul.
Paul avoids the head kick by Wynn.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paul.
Paul is working the combinations to good effect here.
Paul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paul displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Paul shoots in looking for a takedown but Wynn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paul's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
JJ Wynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Paul.
Wynn misses with a head kick.
#T4#
Wynn throws a head kick that misses.
Paul misses with a two punch combination.
Wynn throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paul throws a front kick aimed at Wynn's knee but Wynn avoids it well.
Wynn throws a head kick but Paul moves out of range.
Paul changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Wynn.
Wynn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Paul fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paul looks to land a body kick but Wynn moved away.
Paul throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Paul dominated that round.
The cut man is working on JJ Wynn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Paul. Wynn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wynn throws a sloppy head kick
and Paul counters with a two punch combo.
Paul throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wynn's waist but Wynn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paul off to one side.
Paul avoids the head kick by Wynn.
Wynn jabs Paul right on the nose. Paul blinks but takes it well.
Wynn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wynn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick from Wynn lands but Paul takes it in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Wynn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul throws a front kick aimed at Wynn's knee but Wynn avoids it well.
A cross from Paul lands.
Wynn tries to clinch
and Paul counters with a series of strikes. Wynn will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wynn throws a head kick but Paul moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Paul is looking to land body kicks.
No luck for Paul with that takedown attempt.
Wynn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paul lands a jab-cross combination.
Wynn throws a head kick but Paul moves out of range.
Wynn wants to clinch.
Paul is looking to land body kicks.
Wynn tries a head kick but it misses.
Paul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Wynn throws a sloppy head kick
and Paul counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
JJ Wynn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wynn misses with a head kick.
Paul steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wynn.
Wynn throws a head kick that misses.
Paul feints the counter takedown.
Wynn takes one to the side of the head.
Paul misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Wynn misses
and Paul counters with a one-two to the body.
JJ Wynn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wynn takes one on the button.
Wynn throws a head kick that misses.
Wynn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Paul.#TD2#
Paul shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Paul was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wynn is trying to control Paul's posture but Paul avoids it. #T3#
Wynn is looking to regain half guard here but Paul keeps moving and retains side control.
Paul throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Paul remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sloppy strikes there by Paul.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wynn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Paul taking a breather here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wynn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wynn tries to clinch but Paul is having none of it.
Paul throws a sloppy head kick and Wynn moves out of range easily.
Wynn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Paul was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wynn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paul wants to counter with a clinch but Wynn pushes him away.
Paul goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Paul fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Paul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on JJ Wynn'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Wynn.
A head kick misses from Paul.
Wynn scores with a head kick.
Paul goes for a double leg but Wynn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wynn continues to drive forward.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wynn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Paul's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wynn throws a head kick that misses.
Paul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wynn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wynn sets himself, and Paul steps forward looking for the clinch! Wynn avoids it this time.
Wynn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wynn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Paul misses with a double jab
and Wynn counters with a one-two to the body.
Wynn tries to clinch up.
Paul shoots in but no luck this time.
Paul throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wynn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wynn throws a head kick that misses.
Wynn connects with a high kick.
Wynn tries to clinch up but Paul circles away and keeps his distance.
Wynn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paul drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wynn defends it well.
Paul looks for the body kick but Wynn saw that one coming.
Paul stalks Wynn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wynn's face. Wynn staggers backwards, shaken.
Wynn lands with a slapping head kick.
Wynn tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
Paul misses with a body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Paul.
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!
Paul looks to land a combination. Wynn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wynn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paul lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wynn backs up against the cage.
Paul shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wynn defends it nicely.
JJ Wynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Paul.
Wynn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paul is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wynn throws a head kick but Paul moves out of range.
Paul shoots in but Wynn avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Wynn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Paul's head.
Wynn throws a sloppy head kick and Paul moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Wynn.
Wynn avoids the head kick by Paul.
Paul throws a right hand that Wynn ducks under and follows up with a left that Wynn also avoids with ease.
Wynn throws a head kick that misses.
Wynn stuffs the takedown.
Paul misses the jab.
Wynn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Wynn moves in looking to clinch but Paul pushes him off.
Danga de danga de dang - Paul scores with a four punch combination!
Wynn throws a sloppy head kick and Paul moves out of range easily.
As Wynn backs off Paul throws a huge counter combo but Wynn manages to avoid it all.
Paul jabs at Wynn's body.
Aaron Paul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wynn misses with a head kick.
Paul fails with a takedown attempt.
Wynn scores with a head kick. Paul tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
JJ Wynn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aaron Paul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paul throws a combination. Wynn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aaron Paul.
I've got Paul winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Aaron Paul!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Aaron Paul!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Aaron Paul!
Aaron Paul wins by unanimous decision!
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