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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 86
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Paulik misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Peon misses the shot to the body.
Peon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paulik closes the distance and clinches up with Peon, looking for a takedown. Paulik pushes Peon against the cage but Peon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Peon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pauliks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Paulik shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peon as he avoids it easily.
Peon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Von Peon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Paulik.
Paulik goes for a double leg but Peon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Peon continues to drive forward.
Paulik tries to move into range but Peon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#KD#
Peon lands a big right hand that sends Paulik crashing to the mat! Peon stays standing though and waves Paulik back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Tony Paulik has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paulik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Paulik somewhat.
Peon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paulik sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1##KD#
Peon feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Paulik sprawling to the canvas! Paulik rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Peon finish him?!
#ROC#
Paulik is rocked!
Paulik doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Peon counters with a nice right hand that sends Paulik toppling to the canvas! Paulik scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Peon finish him?!
Paulik is still on wobbly legs! Can Peon finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Paulik seems to have recovered his senses.
BAM! Peon delivers a spinning backfist that drops Paulik like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Von Peon!
Von Peon decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 83
Date: Dec 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Nelson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Paulik counters with a left and a right that stings Nelson. #TD2#
Paulik feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Nelson working for a triangle but Paulik defends it easily.
Nelson being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nelson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Paulik has picked Nelson up and slammed him! Nelson can't keep hold of the triangle and Paulik manages to pass to side control!
Paulik postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Nelson is not content to let Paulik control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson is trying to escape the position but Paulik is controlling the position.
Nelson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Paulik's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Paulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nelson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paulik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paulik's back!#T2#
Paulik rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Paulik is looking for a sweep. Nelson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Nelson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Paulik defends it well.
Paulik wants to get back to full guard.
Nelson wants to pass to mount but Paulik is defending the position.
Paulik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nelson is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nelson is working for a kimura but Paulik is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3##SUB#
Nelson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paulik sees it coming and defends easily.
Paulik desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Paulik trying to hold on to Nelson's head to control him but Nelson postures up.
Nelson trying to control the action but Paulik is working from the bottom.
Paulik wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy.
#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.
Paulik is staying active underneath Nelson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Nelson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nelson prevents Paulik from improving his position.#SUB#
Nelson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paulik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nelson.
Paulik is controlling Nelson's trapped leg to prevent Nelson from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony Paulik will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A combination from Nelson does no damage. #TD2#
Nelson gets caught napping as Paulik dives in and scores a takedown. Nelson manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Paulik passes into half guard.
Paulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nelson wants to get back to full guard.
Nelson manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Nelson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paulik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nelson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Paulik from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nelson looking for a guillotine here but Paulik defends easily.
Paulik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Paulik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Paulik is continuing to stall.
Nelson working a defensive guard here.
Tony Paulik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Paulik from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nelson trying to keep a closed guard but Paulik is proving a slippery customer.
Nelson controlling Paulik's posture.
Nelson trying to keep a closed guard but Paulik is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Paulik moves out of range. #TD2#
Paulik looking to score a takedown here. Nelson is defending well but Paulik drives through and ends up in Nelson's guard.
Paulik preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB#
Nelson has his foot on Paulik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paulik works his way back into a safe position though.
Paulik wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.
Nelson trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Nelson looking for a guillotine here but Paulik defends easily.
Paulik stays in close to Nelson's body and controls the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nelson holds on and takes a little breather.
Paulik stays in close to Nelson's body and controls the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Nelson is looking for a triangle but Paulik pushes his legs off easily.
Paulik trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Paulik 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Paulik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nelson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nelson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paulik with the counter takedown but Nelson avoids it easily.
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paulik. #TD2#
Paulik shoots in and gets a takedown into Nelson's guard.#SUB#
Nelson working for a triangle but Paulik defends it easily.
Paulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulik pushes down on Nelson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Nelson tries to roll over but Paulik keeps him under control.
Paulik wants to take a breather but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson trying to control from the bottom.
Nelson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.
Paulik is taking a breather. Nelson 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.
Paulik is keen to just control but Nelson is a slippery customer.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Paulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Paulik controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Paulik tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nelson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nelson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Paulik counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Paulik decides to pull guard.
Paulik pulls Nelson in to control the position.
Nelson advances position into side control!
Nelson wants to control but Paulik is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Paulik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Paulik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nelson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Paulik!
Nelson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paulik is looking to escape.
Paulik wants to control but Nelson is having none of it.
Paulik is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Nelson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Paulik has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Paulik bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Nelson has his foot on Paulik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paulik works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Nelson has his foot on Paulik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paulik works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paulik content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Paulik passes into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Paulik.
I've got Paulik 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Paulik!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 76
Date: Nov 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Stahl throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Paulik scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stahl is trying to improve his position.
Stahl sneaks back into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paulik in particular looking to stall.
Stahl gets back to full guard.
Stahl controls Paulik momentarily but Paulik frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stahl looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stahl has control of Paulik's left arm, preventing Paulik from doing any damage.
Paulik has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SUB2#
Stahl is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stahl controls Paulik momentarily but Paulik frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulik throws a big right hand that misses.
Stahl wants to sweep here but Paulik controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Stahl is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paulik defends well.#SUB2#
Stahl had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paulik defends it easily.
Paulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Stahl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Stahl working for a triangle but Paulik defends it easily.
Paulik trying to control but Stahl is working from the bottom.
Stahl is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stahl bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paulik's guard. #REVB#
Stahl trying to control but Paulik is working from the bottom.
Stahl passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Paulik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stahl advances to mount.
Paulik is squirming around, avoiding Stahl's attempts to control the action.
Stahl controlling the pace for now.
Stahl throws some wild stikes that Paulik manages to avoid easily.
Paulik is looking to improve his position but Stahl isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Stahl has isolated one of Paulik's arms. Paulik looking to fight him off but Stahl twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hussein Stahl!
Hussein Stahl was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 65
Date: Sep 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Nelson misses with the combination.
#TD2#
Paulik looking to score a takedown here. Nelson is defending well but Paulik drives through and ends up in Nelson's guard.#SUB#
Nelson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Paulik has picked Nelson up and slammed him! Nelson can't keep hold of the triangle and Paulik manages to pass to side control!
Nelson sneaks back into half guard.
Nelson wants to improve his position but Paulik is controlling well.
Paulik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nelson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson trying to control but Paulik postures up.
Paulik prevents Nelson from improving his position.#T1#
Paulik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nelson is looking to improve his position.
Paulik is taking a breather. Nelson 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.
Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paulik pulls his head out easily.
My spies in Helsinki Fight Club inform me that Paulik has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nelson gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Nelson has his foot on Paulik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paulik works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Nelson has his feet on Paulik's thighs here. He's pushed Paulik off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Paulik screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Nelson!
Our winner, Roger Nelson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 58
Date: Sep 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Stahl throws a head kick but Paulik moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Paulik misses the target.
Stahl connects with the punch.
Paulik tries to land a front kick but Stahl steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stahl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Paulik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stahl, pushing him back against the cage.
Paulik swings wildly with an uppercut but Stahl uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Stahl on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paulik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paulik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paulik throws a punch but it's blocked by Stahl.
Stahl blocking some punches.
Stahl tries to score a body lock takedown but Paulik shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stahl lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paulik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stahl trying to land knees to the body.
Stahl tries for a takedown but Paulik manages to get underhooks.
Stahl blocking some punches.
Paulik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stahl's elbow. #T1#
Stahl wants a takedown.
Tony Paulik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hussein Stahl.
Paulik tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Paulik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paulik prevents a takedown attempt there.
Paulik misses with some punches.
Stahl looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stahl looking for a takedown.
Stahl blocking some punches.
Paulik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stahl is looking for a takedown.
Stahl tries to score a body lock takedown but Paulik shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Paulik throws a head punch that misses.
Paulik pushes Stahl back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Stahl has picked Paulik up - he's going for a ride! Stahl dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Stahl seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paulik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Paulik tries to kick Stahl off but Stahl keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stahl wants to pass to mount but Paulik is defending the position.
Paulik on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paulik tries to get out of the position.
Stahl seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2##SUB2#
Stahl 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.
Stahl passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Paulik!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paulik is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB2#
Stahl has isolated one of Paulik's arms. Paulik looking to fight him off but Stahl twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hussein Stahl!
An out of breath Hussein Stahl thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 45
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Paulik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Mohammed closes the distance and clinches.
Mohammed lands a nice knee to the body.
Paulik is breathing heavily.
Paulik takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#
It looks like Tony Paulik has been cut.
Mohammed misses with a knee strike.
Mohammed lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Mohammed.
Mohammed connects with a knee to the head.
#KD2#
Mohammed lands a big knee to the head and Paulik goes down! Mohammed is looking to finish! #ROC2#
Paulik is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Mohammed stands up and beckons Paulik to his feet.
Oh Paulik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Paulik gets tackled into the cage by Mohammed. Mohammed maintains the clinch.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Paulik blocks with his arms.
Paulik seems to have got his legs back now.
Mohammed connects with a knee to the head.
Mohammed lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mohammed with a knee to the head.
Mohammed jerks Paulik's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Paulik drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Mohammed goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Mohammed because Paulik was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Ijsa Mohammed!
During a confident post fight interview, Ijsa Mohammed thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 40
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Paulik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2#
Paulik darts in and clinches Halimi up against the cage.#BC#
Halimi manages to break the clinch.
#KD2#
Paulik drops Halimi with a beautiful combination! Halimi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Paulik is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Moudood Halimi has been cut.
Halimi shoots in for a double leg but Paulik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Halimi closes the distance and clinches.
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!
A short right from Paulik. #CUT2#
Moudood Halimi's cut is getting worse.
Halimi blocks an elbow strike.
Paulik lands a nice shot to the body.
Halimi is breathing heavily.
Paulik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Halimi backwards.
Paulik lands a nice uppercut.
Paulik lands a hook that snaps the head of Halimi backwards. #CUT2#
Moudood Halimi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Paulik dips a shoulder and cracks Halimi with a mighty uppercut! Halimi falls back against the cage and Paulik unloads with a barrage of strikes! Halimi is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Paulik screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Paulik!
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Event:
Immortals 23 Paulik v Sojka
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Sojka instigates a clinch.
Paulik misses with a knee strike.
Paulik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paulik blocking some punches.
Sojka takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Cezary Sojka has been cut.
Sojka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Sojka.
Paulik misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paulik.
Paulik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paulik throws a punch but it's blocked by Sojka.
Sojka swings wildly with an uppercut but Paulik uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paulik.
Paulik scores with a shot to the side of Sojka's head.
Paulik misses with an elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Sojka as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paulik struggles to land a body shot inside as Sojka controls his hands.
Paulik swings wildly with an uppercut but Sojka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paulik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sojka backwards.
Paulik can't find room to land a body shot as Sojka controls the action.
Paulik misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Paulik swings wildly with an uppercut but Sojka uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Paulik fails to land.
Sojka misses with a punch to the body.
Sojka presses Paulik against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sojka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paulik.
Paulik tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sojka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paulik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paulik misses with a punch on the inside.
Paulik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paulik tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sojka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paulik backwards.
Sojka lands a right hand.
Sojka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paulik lands a right hand.
Paulik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sojkas head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Paulik fails to land.
Paulik throws a head punch that misses.
Paulik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Sojka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Paulik up against the cage.
Sojka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sojka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paulik misses with a punch to the body.
Paulik misses with a punch on the inside.
Paulik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sojka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paulik.
Sojka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Paulik is breathing heavily.
Sojka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paulik backwards.
Sojka slowing the pace effectively.
Paulik blocks an uppercut.
Sojka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paulik misses with a knee strike.
Sojka lands a nice shot to the body.
Sojka lands a shot to the body.
Sojka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pauliks head.
The referee calls for Sojka to work.
Sojka working aggressively here.
#T3#
A short right from Sojka.
Sojka has a couple of punches blocked by Paulik.
Sojka leaning his opponent against the cage.
Paulik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paulik takes a shot to the head.
Paulik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paulik working aggressively here.
Paulik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sojka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sojka lands with a light punch inside.
Sojka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paulik backwards.
Paulik scores with a knee to the head.
Sojka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sojka. #T4#
Paulik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Sojka.
Sojka throws a punch but it's blocked by Paulik.
Paulik has a couple of punches blocked by Sojka.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice left hand lands by Paulik.
Paulik throws a head punch that misses.
Sojka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sojka.
Paulik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sojka backwards.
Sojka scores with a shot to the side of Paulik's head.
Sojka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sojka.
Sojka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paulik misses with a punch on the inside.
Sojka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Paulik - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Paulik.
Paulik misses with some punches.
Paulik misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cezary Sojka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cezary Sojka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sojka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sojka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paulik throws a body kick that misses.
Paulik lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by Sojka.
A little jabbing left from Sojka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Paulik throws a sloppy head kick and Sojka moves out of range easily.
Sojka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tony Paulik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Sojka pushes Paulik up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sojka.
Paulik blocks a body shot from Sojka.
Sojka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sojka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paulik scores with a hook to the body.
Paulik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sojka lands with a left to the head.
Paulik swings wildly with an uppercut but Sojka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paulik lands a hook that snaps the head of Sojka backwards. #T1#
Paulik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Paulik on the inside.
Sojka swings wildly with an uppercut but Paulik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paulik tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sojka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paulik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paulik tries to work over Sojka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sojka lands a hook that snaps the head of Paulik backwards.
Paulik is working Sojka over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sojka.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sojka - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paulik.
Paulik pushes Sojka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sojka lands a left hand.
#T2#
Paulik swings wildly with an uppercut but Sojka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sojka lands a hook that snaps the head of Paulik backwards.
Paulik working aggressively here.
Sojka dodges an elbow strike from Paulik.
Sojka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paulik has a couple of punches blocked by Sojka.
Paulik misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sojka.
Paulik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cezary Sojka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Sojka.
Paulik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paulik throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Paulik fails to land.
Paulik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sojka blocking some punches.
Paulik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Sojka.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paulik misses with some punches.
#T3#
Sojka has a couple of punches blocked by Paulik.
Sojka just leaning against Paulik, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paulik.
Sojka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sojka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Paulik misses with a punch on the inside.
Paulik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paulik with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sojka pushes Paulik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sojka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paulik misses with the head strike.
Sojka blocks an uppercut.
Sojka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sojka lands a shoulder strike.
Sojka pressing his opponent against the cage.
A hook to the body from Sojka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paulik. #T4#
Paulik tries to work over Sojka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paulik swings wildly with an uppercut but Sojka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paulik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sojka lands a hook that snaps the head of Paulik backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Paulik fails to land.
Paulik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paulik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sojka's elbow.
Nice body punch from Sojka.
A short left from Sojka.
Sojka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sojka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paulik backwards.
Paulik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paulik throws a punch but it's blocked by Sojka.
Paulik misses with some punches.
Paulik has a couple of punches blocked by Sojka.
Sojka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tony Paulik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cezary Sojka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3##CL2#
Sojka has managed to clinch.
Sojka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Paulik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sojka's elbow.
Sojka blocking some punches.
Sojka lands with a light punch inside.
Paulik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sojka blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sojka fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sojka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sojka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paulik backwards.
Sojka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paulik backwards. #ROC2#
Paulik is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Sojka fails to land.
Oh Paulik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paulik throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Sojka.
Sojka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sojka slowing the pace effectively.
Sojka creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Paulik's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Paulik drops to his knees and Sojka pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cezary Sojka!
Cezary Sojka is the new super heavyweight champion!
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