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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Virgil Clay (ranked 6889 p4p, 0 weight class) and Linus Paul (ranked 8527 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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161 lbs
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186 cm
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Virgil Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Linus Paul!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paul.
Clay tries to keep at a distance but Paul has taken the fight into the clinch.
Paul stalling the fight.
Clay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paul closes the distance and clinches.
Clay jumps guard but Paul stands there with Clay around his waist. Clay gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Paul has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Clay uses from the top position.
Paul has momentary wrist control but Clay slips an elbow through the middle.
Clay is looking to work some ground and pound but Paul has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paul looking to control.
Clay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clay throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay throws a big right hand that misses.
Clay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clay has managed to get both his arms back between Paul's legs - danger averted.
Paul controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clay lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Paul working a defensive guard here.
Clay throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Paul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Paul looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Paul is standing up over Clay. Clay looks to escape but Paul dives into side control.
Clay is trying to get back to his feet.
Paul throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Clay works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Clay keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Clay wants to improve his position but Paul is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay is trying to control but can't.
Clay is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Paul tries to pass to full mount but Clay defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay is trying to stand.
Clay has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Paul is on him like a limpet, forcing Clay back against the cage.
Paul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paul avoids the head kick by Clay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paul takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Paul shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Paul is keen to just control but Clay is a slippery customer.
Paul wants to stand up but Clay is controlling the position.
Clay controlling the position well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clay wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Linus Paul will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Paul throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Clay tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Paul is in Clay's guard.
Paul wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
Paul has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Clay is proving hard to escape from.
Clay is trying to control the position but Paul postures up.
Clay wants to get back to his feet but Paul is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Paul has passed into side control.
Paul thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clay, who protects the arm well.
Clay tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Clay's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Clay is just holding on here. Paul manages to take his back.
Clay is trying to get back to his feet but Paul has full control of the position and if anything, Clay has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Paul is not going to allow Clay to sit and survive in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay is trying to get back to his feet but Paul has full control of the position and if anything, Clay has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Clay tries to escape but Paul has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A lull in the action here.
Clay wants to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.
Paul biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul controlling well, preventing Clay from escaping the position.
Paul slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The referee is taking a good look at Clay as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Paul!
Paul looking to break Clay's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Clay remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Paul will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Clay is keeping busy.
Paul keeps control of the position as Clay tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Clay showing good submission defense here.
Clay is trying to get back to his feet but Paul has full control of the position and if anything, Clay has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Clay is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paul has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Clay.
Paul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clay wants to escape the position.
Paul is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Linus Paul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Paul goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Clay misses with a takedown
and Paul counters by moving into the clinch.
Clay has Paul pressed against the cage.
Paul avoiding damage as Clay throws knees to the body.
Paul pulls Clay into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul looking for a sweep. Not yet Paul, not yet.
Clay scoring with some ground and pound.
Clay distracts Paul with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clay throwing strikes from guard but Paul blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paul looking to control.
Paul lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Clay looking for a sweep. Not yet Clay, not yet.
Clay wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Paul looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paul stands up over Clay, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Paul from controlling successfully.
Paul forces his way into half guard.
Paul trying to control the action but Clay is working from the bottom.
Clay preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Clay pushes Paul off looking to stand but Paul dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Clay lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Paul rushes Clay and presses him up against the cage.
Clay manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clay. Paul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paul has closed the distance and engaged Clay in a clinch.
Good body shot from Clay.
Paul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Virgil Clay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paul darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paul.
Clay is trying to stand up here but Paul is controlling him well.
Paul trying to mount his opponent but Clay defends it.
Clay is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Virgil Clay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Linus Paul is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clay looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Linus Paul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Linus Paul!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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