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Event:
HFC 45
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Carter dives in and scores a takedown into Paol's guard.
Carter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Paol is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paol is keeping the position for now.
Paol keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Paol throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carter working some strikes from top position.
Carter is in close to Paol's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Carter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Carter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Carter scoring with punches to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter with a nice head shot there.
Carter wants to pass the guard but Paol is keeping the position.
Carter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paol on the ground.#SUB2#
Paol is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carter is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Paol is looking for a triangle but Carter pushes his legs off easily.
Carter passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Carter working the head with strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Lucien Paol has been cut.
Paol is trying to improve his position.
Carter lands an elbow. #ROC#
Paol is rocked!
Carter in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Paol looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Carter turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Carter!
John Carter 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:
HFC 41
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Paol closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Paol lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Paol drops back, looking for a kneebar! Do Santos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Do Santos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Do Santos ! #REVR#
Paol felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Do Santos is trying to get an arm triangle but Paol is defending well.
Do Santos trying to control the position but Paol is working away.
Paol avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Do Santos .
Paol is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paol is not content to let Do Santos control the position.
Paol tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Do Santos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Paol is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Do Santos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Do Santos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Do Santos tries to advance to mount but can't.
Paol taking punishment in the form of punches.
Do Santos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Do Santos tries to move into full mount but can't pass Paol's legs.
Paol is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Do Santos 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Paol is looking to improve his position.
Do Santos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Paol looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Do Santos is looking to advance position but Paol won't allow it. #SUB2#
Paol looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Paol looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Do Santos pushes past his half guard into mount!
Do Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paol is looking to escape.
Do Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Paol manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Do Santos working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Do Santos 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.
#T3#
Do Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paol does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Paol slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Paol looking for a guillotine here but Do Santos defends easily.
#SUB2#
Paol working for a triangle but Do Santos defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Paol looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paol looks winded!
Paol keeping moving, preventing Do Santos from controlling successfully. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Paol had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Do Santos defends it easily.
Do Santos wants to pass the guard but Paol is keeping the position.
Do Santos wants to control from the top but Paol keeps moving.
Do Santos landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Paol has an active guard here but Do Santos has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paol is staying active underneath Do Santos , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Do Santos is really struggling to control Paol but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Libio Do Santos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Do Santos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Paol was covering up waiting for the punch and Do Santos finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Do Santos drops back looking for a leg! Paol is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paol manages to kick Do Santos off! Do Santos jumps back into Paol's guard.
Paol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Do Santos is one step ahead there.
Do Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Paol is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Do Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Paol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Libio Do Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paol tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Paol escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Do Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paol looking for a sweep. Not yet Paol, not yet. #T1#
Paol keeping moving, preventing Do Santos from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Do Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Do Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Paol looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Paol throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Paol has his foot on Do Santos 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Do Santos works his way back into a safe position though.
Paol is breathing heavily.
Do Santos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Do Santos wants to free his trapped foot but Paol is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Do Santos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #CUT#
It looks like Lucien Paol has been cut.
Do Santos working over Paol with some ground and pound. Paol looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2##SUB2#
Paol actively working from the bottom here.
Do Santos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Paol!
Paol is desperately trying to improve his position but Do Santos has a good base and remains in mount.
Do Santos wants to control the pace but Paol is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Do Santos quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Do Santos but it's paid off an Paol is forced to tap! Nice work by Do Santos .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Libio Do Santos !
An out of breath Libio Do Santos 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:
HFC 38
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Harris lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Paol backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#
It looks like Lucien Paol has been cut.
Harris scores with a nice strike.
Harris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paol feinted with a counter takedown.
Paol has his takedown stuffed
and Harris counters with a three punch combo that has Paol backing up. Paol nods at Harris to acknowledge the strikes.
Paol shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harris defends it nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Paol has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Paol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Paol needs to keep his hands up - Harris had a free shot at his head there.
Harris scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Harris jabs at Paol's body.
Paol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Paol appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Harris. That snapped Paol's head back.
Harris listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Harris jabs Paol to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Paol with a poor takedown
and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucien Paol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paol ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Paol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harris uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Paol has time to react.
Harris lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris misses with a hook. Paol ducked under it nicely.
Paol has his takedown stuffed
letting Harris counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Paol is rocked!
Robert Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paol is aggressively charging in as Harris backs up avoiding any damage. Harris tosses out a jab and Paol runs right into it face first! Paol is out cold! Harris dropped down on all fours and is barking in Paol's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Harris!
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Event:
HFC New Years Eve
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Duncan misses its intended target. #CL2#
Duncan has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Paol has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Duncan uses from the top position.
Duncan wants to control from the top but Paol keeps moving.
Paol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Duncan is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Paol is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Duncan has his hands clasped together but Paol extends and breaks Duncan's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Paol.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucien Paol!
An out of breath Lucien Paol 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:
HFC 28 Pickerage vs. Jones
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paol attempts a counter takedown but Miller avoids it well and moves away.
Paol fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Randy Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Paol shoots in but no luck this time.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Paol drops down looking for a counter takedown but Miller sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Paol 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.
Paol advances position into side control!
Miller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paol. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Paol is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Paol tries for a kimura but Miller is defending well. #T1#
Miller is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Paol has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Paol in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Miller is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucien Paol!
Lucien Paol decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
HFC 25 Perry vs. Plouman
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Jepsen connects with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Lucien Paol has been cut.
Paol takes one to the chin there.
Paol misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good exchange - Jepsen coming out on top.
Jepsen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Paol closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jepsen circles away.
We've been told by Paol's head coaches at England Fight Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paol dives in for a single leg takedown but Jepsen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucien Paol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jepsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Paol attempts a counter takedown but Jepsen avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jepsen's corner calls for a 1-2. Jepsen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Paol takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jepsen wants to clinch up but Paol keeps it at a distance.
Paol tries to counter with a takedown but Jepsen is quick to defend against it.
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!
Jepsen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
A left lands for Jepsen.#ROC2#
Paol is rocked!#CL2#
Jepsen moves into range and clinches up with Paol.
Jepsen lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jepsen.
Oh Paol is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jepsen throws a big uppercut that drops Paol! More strikes from Jepsen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Paol lies dazed against the cage as Jepsen celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enok Jepsen!
During a confident post fight interview, Enok Jepsen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
HFC 22 Perry vs. Powell 2
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Paol looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Misping is fending him off so far but Paol persists. Nope, Misping circles away and we're back to standing.
Misping lands with a cross.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Paol walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Misping dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Misping throws a body punch but Paol moves out of range.
Paol tries to counter with a takedown but Misping is quick to defend against it.
Misping lunges at Paol with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Paol's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paol looks for a takedown but Misping sprawls well.
Paol shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Misping counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucien Paol. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Misping throws a right hand that Paol ducks under and follows up with a left that Paol also avoids with ease.
Paol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Misping.
We've been told by Paol's head coaches at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bicheal Misping seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paol takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice takedown defense from Misping. No joy for Paol on that attempt.
Misping lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bicheal Misping is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paol ducks under a wild hook from Misping.
Paol appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Paol shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Misping stuffs the takedown attempt from Paol. Paol gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Misping moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Lucien Paol has been cut.
Misping tries to bum rush Paol with a series of wild strikes but Paol uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paol tries for a takedown but Misping sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Misping doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Misping throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
so Paol counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Paol thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Paol drops back looking for a leg! Misping is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Misping manages to kick Paol off! Paol jumps back into Misping's guard.
Misping tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Paol drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paol jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Paol drops back looking for a leg! Misping is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Misping manages to kick Paol off! Paol jumps back into Misping's guard.
Paol preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Misping can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Paol has gone for a leg lock! Misping slips out almost immediately though and dives into Paol's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Paol is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Misping has his hands clasped together but Paol extends and breaks Misping's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Paol.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucien Paol!
A pretty intense looking Lucien Paol took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
HFC 18 Mccarthy vs DeNiro
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Paol displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The BiG MaN.
Paol feinted with a counter takedown.
The BiG MaN misses with a takedown #TD#
and Paol counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Paol is looking for a kimura but The BiG MaN is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paol to get the leverage.
Paol trying to mount his opponent but The BiG MaN defends it.
The BiG MaN works his way to full guard. Good work.
Paol looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Paol drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paol jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Paol postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! The BiG MaN is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Paol, into his guard. #REVB##T1#
Paol wants to sweep but no luck.
The BiG MaN showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Paol has his foot on The BiG MaN's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The BiG MaN works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Paol looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paol is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Paol has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. The BiG MaN is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Paol.
Paol takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Paol being controlled for a moment.
Paol tries to buck The BiG MaN off but The BiG MaN is having none of it.#T2#
The BiG MaN wants to stand but Paol is controlling his arm.
Paol tries to improve position but can't.
The BiG MaN wants to stand but Paol is controlling his arm.
Paol tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but The BiG MaN presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB2#
The BiG MaN has control of Paol's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Paol regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The BiG MaN unloading with bombs!
The BiG MaN prevents Paol from getting the reversal.
Paol regains half guard.#T3#
The BiG MaN is pressing down on Paol's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paol is holding on for now.
Paol is looking for a sweep. The BiG MaN is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paol gets full guard.
The BiG MaN trying to control the position from guard on top but Paol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The BiG MaN won't allow Paol to sweep him here. #SUB#
Paol is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The BiG MaN defends well.
Paol has momentary wrist control but The BiG MaN slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Paol working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because The BiG MaN has passed into half guard!
The BiG MaN wants to pass the guard but Paol is defending well. #T4#
Paol is looking for a sweep. The BiG MaN is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
The BiG MaN is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Paol is looking to get back to full guard here but The BiG MaN has managed to pass to side control instead.
Paol is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
The BiG MaN wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Paol, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paol tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but The BiG MaN presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Paol tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazovicz The BiG MaN dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The BiG MaN shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paol pinned against the cage. Paol gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paol avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paol appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The BiG MaN throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paol changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've been told by Paol's head coaches at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paol looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The BiG MaN misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paol.
The BiG MaN wants to clinch but Paol slips to the side#TD#
and Paol counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Paol seems to be looking for submissions.
The BiG MaN keeping hold of Paol's head, controlling as best he can.
The BiG MaN is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Paol is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
The BiG MaN is defending against the submission attempts here by Paol.
#SUB#
Paol is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The BiG MaN is pressing down on Paol's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
The BiG MaN is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The BiG MaN has Paol pulled in close to control his posture.
Paol advances position into side control!
The BiG MaN is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Paol looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Paol goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, The BiG MaN has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Paol but great work by The BiG MaN.
Paol is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Paol is working hard here to advance position.
The BiG MaN working the ground and pound.
Paol takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The BiG MaN working the ground and pound.
The BiG MaN tries to move into full mount but can't pass Paol's legs.
The BiG MaN has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Paol tries to improve his position but The BiG MaN has taken his back! The BiG MaN has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Paol tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! The BiG MaN pushes Paol away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lazovicz The BiG MaN!
Lazovicz The BiG MaN thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HFC 13 Calypso vs. Money
Date: Oct 12, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Duncan has Paol up against the cage in a clinch.
Duncan is pressed up against the cage. Paol has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Duncan down to the mat. Duncan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Paol closes the distance and clinches up with Duncan, looking for a takedown. Paol pushes Duncan against the cage but Duncan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Duncan misses with a two punch combination.
Paol will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Harry Duncan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucien Paol.#TD2#
Paol bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Paol is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Duncan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Paol working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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!#SUB2#
Paol thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Duncan is looking to regain half guard here but Paol keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duncan is trying to control Paol's posture but Paol avoids it. #SUB2#
Paol working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Paol looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Paol is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Duncan has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Paol has an Americana. Duncan didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Paol is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Paol hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lucien Paol!
Lucien Paol took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
HFC 9 Aleksanyan vs. Muhammad
Date: Sep 28, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Mubarak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paol, pushing him back against the ropes.
Paol has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mubarak is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Paol is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Mubarak can't fight it off and eventually Paol manages to take the fight to the floor. Mubarak looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Paol thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Paol drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paol jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Paol won't allow Mubarak to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Paol is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Paol has gone for a leg lock! Mubarak slips out almost immediately though and dives into Paol's guard.#REVR#
Mubarak might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Paol working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mubarak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mubarak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Mubarak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Paol looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Paol escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mubarak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Mubarak is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Paol has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mubarak is looking to defend but Paol has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mubarak! Paol pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mubarak taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lucien Paol!
A victorious Lucien Paol thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Honour IV
Date: Sep 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Paol checks a leg kick.
Adauto Da Costa fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Paol was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Adauto Da Costa.
Adauto Da Costa throws a series of punches but Paol moves out of range.
Paol looks for a takedown but Adauto Da Costa sprawls well.
Adauto Da Costa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adauto Da Costa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD#
Paol shoots in and bounces Adauto Da Costa off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Adauto Da Costa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Paol sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Adauto Da Costa's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Paol wants to pass the guard but Adauto Da Costa is defending well. #SUB#
Paol seems to be working for a kimura but Adauto Da Costa defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Paol is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Adauto Da Costa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Adauto Da Costa is defending against the submission attempts here by Paol.
#T2#
Paol lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Paol 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.
#SUB#
Paol is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Paol is breathing heavily.
Adauto Da Costa tries to kick Paol off but Paol keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Paol is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Paol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paol not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Adauto Da Costa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paol. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Adauto Da Costa is looking to control Paol's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adauto Da Costa avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Paol is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Paol is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Adauto Da Costa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Paol.
Adauto Da Costa trying to control here.
#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.#SUB#
Paol wants to work for an arm triangle but Adauto Da Costa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Paol uses his free foot to push down on Adauto Da Costa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Adauto Da Costa.
Paol thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#SUB#
Paol swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Adauto Da Costa is now in Paol's guard. A big mistake from Paol there, giving up the dominant position!
Adauto Da Costa tries to stand but Paol is controlling from the bottom.
Paol trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adauto Da Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Paol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adauto Da Costa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucien Paol dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Paol moves in looking to clinch but Adauto Da Costa pushes him off.
Leonardo Adauto Da Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paol shoots in and drives through. Adauto Da Costa sprawls well.
Paol avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paol misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adauto Da Costa shoots in for a takedown but Paol shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Paol instigates a clinch.
Paol is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Adauto Da Costa to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucien Paol. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Paol pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Adauto Da Costa wants to stand but Paol is controlling his posture from full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Paol looking for a guillotine here but Adauto Da Costa defends easily.
Adauto Da Costa advances to half guard.
Paol wants to improve his position but Adauto Da Costa is controlling well.
Paol keeping hold of Adauto Da Costa's head, controlling as best he can.
Adauto Da Costa is thwarting Paol's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Paol looking for submissions off his back.
Adauto Da Costa seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T2#
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.
Paol is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Adauto Da Costa has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Paol defend it? Adauto Da Costa steps over the head and cranks it - Paol is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Adauto Da Costa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leonardo Adauto Da Costa!
A very excited looking Leonardo Adauto Da Costa rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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