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Event:
SSSD 41: Cartwright/Frost
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
ODooley lands a jab to the nose.
ODooley throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Paulssen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paulssen.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Paulssen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed ODooley's guard.
Paulssen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
ODooley is in trouble now - Paulssen has advanced to mount!
Paulssen controlling from the full mount.
Paulssen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as ODooley is looking to escape. #SUB#
Paulssen is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Paulssen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Karlssen Paulssen!
Karlssen Paulssen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $110 160q Rec&St logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
SSSD 35: Trump/Fury
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Impala has managed to clinch.
Paulssen is working for takedown but Impala is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paulssen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paulssen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stalling in the clinch from Impala .
Paulssen is trying to push Impala away but Impala has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Impala .
We've been hearing reports that Paulssen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A short uppercut from Impala .
Paulssen is looking for a takedown.
Impala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Impala with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Impala lands a knee to the head.
#TD#
Paulssen pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paulssen wants to sweep here but Impala controlling him for the moment.
Paulssen is trying to keep Impala in close.
Paulssen is controlling Impala 's posture.
Paulssen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Impala . #T1#
Paulssen looking to control.
Paulssen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Impala working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Paulssen is looking for a triangle but Impala pushes his legs off easily.
Impala postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Paulssen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Impala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Impala is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Paulssen has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Impala is looking to defend but Paulssen has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Impala ! Paulssen pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Impala taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Karlssen Paulssen!
In his post fight interview, Karlssen Paulssen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Thumper Impala spoke after the fight, saying 'Well Ill go recoup and figure it out for the next one. '. |
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Event:
SSSD 30: Kirin vs Nwaoge
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Paulssen looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range. #CL2#
Cartwright closes the distance and pushes Paulssen back into the cage.
Cartwright using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cartwright stalling against the cage.
Cartwright using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paulssen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Paulssen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paulssen tries to pull guard but Cartwright won't allow it.
#TD2#
Cartwright pulls Paulssen into guard.
Paulssen throws a strike but Cartwright rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Cartwright is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright wants to get up but he can't break Paulssen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulssen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paulssen is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Cartwright is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Paulssen is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Cartwright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as Paulssen tries to pass.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Paulssen from controlling successfully.
Paulssen tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartwright is retaining full guard.
Cartwright avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paulssen postures up in Cartwright's guard and throws a big left but Cartwright blocks it.
Paulssen tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartwright is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paulssen won't allow Cartwright to get back to his feet.
Paulssen trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Paulssen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cartwright defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paulssen.#CL2#
Cartwright has closed the distance and engaged Paulssen in a clinch.
#TD2#
Cartwright turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cartwright manages to end up in side control.
Paulssen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cartwright tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Paulssen can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Paulssen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartwright creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cartwright working away.
Paulssen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartwright landing a few strikes.
Cartwright is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Paulssen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Paulssen is looking for a sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cartwright working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T4#
Paulssen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Paulssen is trying to improve his position.
Cartwright is chipping away with strikes.
Cartwright working the head with strikes.
Cartwright connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Paulssen some visible discomfort.
Paulssen tries to improve position but can't.
Paulssen gets back to half guard.
Cartwright landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Paulssen tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Paulssen is pressing down on Cartwright's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Paulssen's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Smashy Cartwright dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Paulssen. Cartwright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paulssen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Cartwright rushes Paulssen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Cartwright.
Paulssen is trying to pull guard but Cartwright turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cartwright misses with a knee strike.
Cartwright lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Cartwright is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Paulssen can't fight it off and eventually Cartwright manages to take the fight to the floor. Paulssen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cartwright scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright with a nice head shot there.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulssen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulssen is retaining full guard. #T1#
Cartwright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cartwright scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Paulssen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cartwright preventing the sweep.
Cartwright works over Paulssen with some ground and pound from guard.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Paulssen keeps moving.
Cartwright is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulssen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright works over Paulssen with some ground and pound from guard.
Cartwright lands a couple of digs.
Cartwright preventing the sweep.
Paulssen is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Cartwright lands a couple of digs.
Cartwright postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smashy Cartwright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cartwright scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paulssen is adopting a defensive guard.
Cartwright is in close to Paulssen's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC2#Paulssen is rocked!
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oh Paulssen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cartwright landing some decent shots from guard.
Cartwright preventing the sweep.
Cartwright loads up on a big left hand. Paulssen felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Cartwright looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Paulssen can't hide his disappointment, as Cartwright celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Smashy Cartwright!
Our winner, Smashy Cartwright, 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:
BMF 4- Legalized Bank Robbery
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Paulssen looks to land a right hand but Nyla moved out of range.
Paulssen 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.
Paulssen slips a straight right by Nyla.
Nyla thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Nyla throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nyla throws a shot from downtown. Paulssen moves away and avoids it.
Nyla defending well as Paulssen loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Paulssen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nyla to the ground. Paulssen is now in Nyla's guard.
Paulssen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulssen staying calm.
Nyla defending against the ground and pound. #T1#
Nyla is not content to let Paulssen control the position.
The strikes coming from Paulssen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nyla 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulssen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nyla can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Paulssen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nyla is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Paulssen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Paulssen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nyla!
Nyla is squirming around, avoiding Paulssen's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Paulssen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nyla is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Paulssen with good strikes from the mount here!
Paulssen punching from mount but Nyla doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Paulssen trying to control but Nyla is having none of it.
Nyla holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Paulssen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T3#
Paulssen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB#
Paulssen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nyla manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Paulssen trying to control the action but Nyla is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Paulssen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Paulssen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T4#
Paulssen trying to control the position but Nyla is working away. #SUB#
Paulssen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Paulssen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Paulssen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karlssen Paulssen dominated that 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.#R2#
Paulssen ducks under a wild hook from Nyla.#TD#
Paulssen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Paulssen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paulssen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nyla regains half guard there - taking advantage of Paulssen's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Paulssen thows a huge punch but Nyla dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulssen is pressing down on Nyla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nyla is holding on for now.
Paulssen trying to control from half guard but Nyla is working away. #T1#
Paulssen trying to mount his opponent but Nyla defends it.
Paulssen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Paulssen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Nyla is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Paulssen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nyla is now in Paulssen's guard. A big mistake from Paulssen there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Paulssen has an active guard here but Nyla has managed to pass into half guard.
#T2#
Paulssen is pressing down on Nyla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nyla stopping the sweep attempt from Paulssen.#SUB#
Paulssen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nyla looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nyla really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paulssen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Paulssen looking to control.
Paulssen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Paulssen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paulssen thows a huge punch but Nyla dodges it nicely.
Nyla blocking the ground and pound attempt from Paulssen.
Paulssen passes to full mount!
Nyla bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Paulssen wants to sweep here but Nyla controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Nyla slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Paulssen looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Nyla is defending well. Paulssen quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Nyla has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Paulssen celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karlssen Paulssen!
Karlssen Paulssen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
BMF 2 - ChaChing!
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice body kick from Takeshi.
Takeshi misses with a head kick.
Takeshi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Paulssen's head.
Paulssen swings for the body but Takeshi moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takeshi.
Paulssen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takeshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paulssen feinted with a counter takedown.
Takeshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paulssen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paulssen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takeshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Takeshi lands a nice looking body kick.
Takeshi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takeshi wants it to stay on the feet.
Takeshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paulssen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeshi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Paulssen takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Takeshi cracks Paulssen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Paulssen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takeshi can pounce on him.
No luck for Paulssen with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karlssen Paulssen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paulssen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Paulssen misses with a jab to the body
and Takeshi counters with an inside leg kick.
Paulssen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Takeshi tries to avoid it but Paulssen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Takeshi to the ground. Takeshi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Paulssen takes a swing at Takeshi's ribcage but misses.
Paulssen walks into a straight right hand from Takeshi.
Paulssen swings for the body but Takeshi moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Takeshi.
Takeshi throws a head kick that Paulssen semi-blocks.
#T2#
Paulssen takes a swing at Takeshi's ribcage but misses.
Paulssen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paulssen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takeshi counters with a thumping low kick.
Paulssen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takeshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Paulssen looks to score with a jab to the body but Takeshi is just out of range.
Takeshi tries a head kick but it misses.
Takeshi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Paulssen on the side of the head.
Takeshi throws a head kick that misses.
Paulssen is looking to wear down Takeshi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Paulssen misses with a takedown
and Takeshi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Paulssen's knee momentarily.
Paulssen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Takeshi throws a body kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Takeshi. #T3#
Paulssen looks to score with a jab to the body but Takeshi is just out of range.
Takeshi scores with a body shot.
Paulssen throws a poor cross that misses
and Takeshi counters with a good low kick that Paulssen was not able to check.
Paulssen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takeshi can pounce on him.
Paulssen looks to score with a jab to the body but Takeshi is just out of range.
Paulssen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paulssen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Takeshi throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Paulssen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Takeshi wants to stand up but Paulssen is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulssen trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi keeping full guard, as Paulssen tries to pass. #T4#
Paulssen passes Takeshi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Paulssen passes to side control.
The strikes coming from Paulssen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Takeshi parries the strikes from Paulssen easily there. Paulssen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Takeshi to escape.
Takeshi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paulssen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Takeshi is looking for a sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeshi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Paulssen throws an elbow but Takeshi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Paulssen advances to mount. #SUB#
Paulssen working for a submission but Takeshi is keeping him at bay.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hamada Takeshi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Paulssen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takeshi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Paulssen missing with a left hand there. Takeshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paulssen fails to land the takedown.
Takeshi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Takeshi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Takeshi throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD#
and Paulssen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Paulssen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi is trying to control the position but Paulssen postures up.
Takeshi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paulssen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paulssen pushing down on Takeshi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Paulssen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've been hearing that Paulssen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Paulssen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takeshi is looking to escape. #SUB#
Paulssen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Takeshi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Takeshi shrugs it off.
Paulssen looking to finish with strikes here!
Takeshi working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Paulssen is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Paulssen extends the arm and Takeshi is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karlssen Paulssen!
During a confident post fight interview, Karlssen Paulssen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BMF 1 - Money in tha Bank
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Paulssen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Nyla throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paulssen thuds his right hand into Nyla's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Paulssen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nyla looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Paulssen defending well as Nyla loads up on a big left hand.
Nyla steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paulssen.
Nyla takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Nyla closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyla tries a body shot but Paulssen blocks it.
Nyla misses with some punches.
Paulssen is trying to break the clinch but Nyla has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Nyla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paulssen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1##TD2#
Paulssen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nyla to the mat! Nyla manages to get full guard.
Paulssen looking to pass the guard.
Paulssen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Paulssen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Paulssen advances to mount.
Nyla working to try and regain half guard.
Nyla avoids a series of strikes thrown by Paulssen.
#T2#
Paulssen looking to finish with strikes here!
Paulssen looking to control but Nyla is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Paulssen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Paulssen working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Nyla turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Paulssen off and cradles Nyla's limp body as Paulssen celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Karlssen Paulssen!
A very excited looking Karlssen Paulssen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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