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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Saintclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dj Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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201 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrei Saintclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dj Paul!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saintclair fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paul avoids it really well and circles away.
Saintclair drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saintclair looking to pass the guard.
Paul working a defensive guard here.
Saintclair is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Paul is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Paul has escaped and now he's on top!
Saintclair manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paul manages to get himself to full guard.
Saintclair drops back, looking for a kneebar! Paul looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Paul looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Paul!
Saintclair is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul advances to full mount.
Saintclair is working to get back to half guard.
Paul lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Saintclair hang on?
Paul looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Saintclair is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CT Antiga União, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Saintclair is trying desperately to improve position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paul looking to finish Saintclair with some ground and pound. This is bad for Saintclair!
Saintclair is looking to improve his position but Paul isn't that keen on the idea.
Paul tries to control but Saintclair wriggling away.
Saintclair is looking to improve his position but Paul isn't that keen on the idea.
Paul controlling from mount.
Paul prevents Saintclair from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Saintclair that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Paul trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Saintclair is wriggling around trying to escape.
Paul working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Paul looking to control but Saintclair is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saintclair is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Saintclair that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Saintclair is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saintclair is working hard here to advance position.
Paul looking to control but Saintclair is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Saintclair is desperately trying to improve his position but Paul has a good base and remains in mount.
Paul can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saintclair is looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Saintclair tries to reverse the position but Paul maintains control.
Paul lands a big elbow.
Saintclair gets back to half guard.
Saintclair gets back to full guard.
Paul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paul scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paul pushes down on Saintclair's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Saintclair looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saintclair is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Paul scores with a couple of nice shots.
Paul wants to work for an arm triangle but Saintclair is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Saintclair is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paul's back!
Saintclair seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Paul's chin but Paul turns very nicely into Saintclair's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Paul.
Saintclair tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paul drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paul jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saintclair looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saintclair looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Paul has picked Saintclair up and slammed him! Saintclair can't keep hold of the triangle and Paul manages to pass to side control!
Paul is chipping away with strikes.
Paul tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dj Paul dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saintclair changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Paul looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Saintclair tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saintclair has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Saintclair tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Saintclair thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Paul wants to control but Saintclair postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Saintclair will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saintclair is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paul doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saintclair.
Paul won't allow Saintclair to pass to mount.
Saintclair is looking for a kimura here.
Saintclair is working for a submission of some sort.
Paul wants to control but Saintclair is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saintclair seems to be working for a kimura but Paul defends the submission attempt.
Dj Paul has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saintclair passes the guard and advances to mount!
Saintclair goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Paul is on top in guard.
Saintclair has his foot on Paul's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paul works his way back into a safe position though.
Paul works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saintclair actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul wants to pass the guard but Saintclair is defending well.
Paul is looking to take a break and control but Saintclair is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saintclair is defending against the submission attempts here by Paul.
Paul wants to control but Saintclair is keeping him busy.
Saintclair looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paul wants to control but Saintclair is keeping him busy.
Saintclair is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paul pulls his head out easily.
Paul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Saintclair wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saintclair is defending against the submission attempts here by Paul.
Saintclair is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saintclair manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saintclair working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paul must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Paul is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saintclair is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paul is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paul is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saintclair is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Saintclair 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. And we move into the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paul is defended easily by Saintclair.
Saintclair shoots in for a double leg but Paul sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paul displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saintclair.
Paul dives in and grabs Saintclair's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saintclair pushes down on Paul's head and hops out.
Saintclair gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Paul counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Saintclair's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Saintclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paul connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paul drops back looking for a leg! Saintclair is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saintclair manages to kick Paul off! Paul jumps back into Saintclair's guard.
Saintclair has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paul can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul slips nicely into half guard.
Saintclair is refusing to be controlled, as Paul sits in half guard.
Saintclair wants to improve his position but Paul is controlling well.
Paul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Saintclair is trying to get back to full guard.
Saintclair slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Paul content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Paul wants to control from the top but Saintclair keeps moving.
Paul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul throwing strikes from guard but Saintclair blocks nicely.
Paul advances to half guard.
Saintclair makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saintclair.
Saintclair escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paul gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paul with a nice head shot there.
Saintclair has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paul can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saintclair looking for a guillotine here but Paul defends easily.
Saintclair keeping moving, preventing Paul from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul stands and throws Saintclair's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Paul is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saintclair has escaped the position, nice work there.
Saintclair is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Paul's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Paul is trying to work for a kimura but Saintclair is defending well.
Paul trying to control from half guard but Saintclair is working away.
Paul is looking for a kimura but Saintclair is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paul to get the leverage.
Saintclair slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saintclair has his foot on Paul's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paul works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul is in close to Saintclair's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Paul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saintclair is keeping the position for now.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Saintclair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saintclair has his foot on Paul's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paul works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saintclair throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paul preventing the sweep.
Paul showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Paul got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saintclair has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paul has managed to get both his arms back between Saintclair's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saintclair keeping moving, preventing Paul from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dj Paul.
I think Paul has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dj Paul!
Dj Paul decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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hype
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