Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1158
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1#
Paa misses with an uppercut
letting Gunner counter with a right hand.
Gunner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gunner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paa misses with an uppercut. Gunner saw that one coming.
Gunner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gunner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Paa to score with a decent uppercut.
Paa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jet Gunner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paa misses with an uppercut.
Paa scores with a shot to the body.
Paa looks to land a body kick but Gunner moved away.
Paa punishes Gunner's body with a nice straight punch.
Gunner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gunner checks a low kick from Paa.
Nice takedown defense from Paa. No joy for Gunner on that attempt.
A big right from Paa misses.
Paa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gunner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Gunner lands a head kick!
Paa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Gunner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Paa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gunner just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gunner sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Gunner tries to keep at a distance but Paa has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paa.
Paa dodges an elbow strike from Gunner.
Paa digs a right hand into Gunner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gunner's gas tank.
Gunner is breathing heavily.
Paa lands a hook that snaps the head of Gunner backwards.
Gunner struggles to land a body shot inside as Paa controls his hands.
Paa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gunner backwards.
Gunner lands a damaging elbow.
Still in the clinch, Paa scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunner prevents a body shot from Paa.
Paa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paa wants to take the fight to the mat but Gunner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Paa is leaning against Gunner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Paa keeps control of Gunner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paa lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paa.
Gunner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gunner lands a body punch.
Gunner misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Paa jumps into guard, dragging Gunner to the mat. #SUB2#
Paa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gunner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gunner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gunner 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Paa for as long as he can get away with.
Paa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Paa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gunner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Paa trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paa wants to sweep but no luck.
Paa keeping full guard, as Gunner tries to pass.
Gunner lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gunner trying to control but Paa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Paa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gunner defends it easily.
Gunner trying to control the position from guard on top but Paa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Paa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gunner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gunner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing that Gunner has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gunner passes Paa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Paa throws out a loose jab but Gunner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Paa on the side of the head.
Gunner misses with a left hand
letting Paa counter with a right hand.
Gunner throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paa looks to land a combination but Gunner avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Gunner misses the target.
Paa misses with a looping right.
Gunner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gunner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Paa can pounce on him.
Paa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunner.
Paa slips a jab and a cross from Gunner.
Paa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paa. Gunner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gunner looks to throw the jab but Paa is out of range.
Gunner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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!
Paa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Paa lands a jab to Gunner's midsection.
Gunner misses with a head kick.
Paa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Paa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gunner's head.
Paa punishes Gunner's body with a nice straight punch.
Paa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Gunner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paa, pushing him back against the cage.
Paa works on Gunner's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Paa lands a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunner is looking to stand up but Paa isn't so interested in that idea.
Paa forces his way into half guard.
Paa wants to control but Gunner is keeping him busy.
Paa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gunner's head.
Paa prevents Gunner from standing back up. #T2#
Paa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Paa is keen to just control but Gunner is a slippery customer.
Paa throws a strike but Gunner avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Paa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gunner wants to stand up but Paa is controlling him.
Gunner keeping moving, preventing Paa from controlling successfully.
Paa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Paa is looking to work some ground and pound but Gunner has wrist control.#T3#
Gunner is looking to stand up but Paa isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gunner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paa moves out of range of the strikes.
Paa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gunner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Paa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gunner momentarily.
Gunner scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Paa closes the distance and pushes Gunner back into the cage.
Paa tries to work over Gunner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Paa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunner avoids a kick to the body.
Paa is looking to score with low kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Gunner misses the target.
Paa throws a jab but it's blocked by Gunner. #TD2#
Paa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gunner!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paa creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gunner sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4##SUB2#
Paa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Paa misses with the ground and pound.
Gunner wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Paa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gunner is trying to buck Paa off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gunner goes for a double leg but Paa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paa continues to drive forward.
Paa lands an uppercut.
Paa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gunner or not.
Paa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Paa.
Paa scores with a shoulder strike.
Paa dodges an elbow strike from Gunner.
Paa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Paa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gunner backwards.
Paa presses Gunner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD2#
Paa lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paa tries to free his leg and advance position but Gunner is retaining full guard.
Paa wants to control from the top but Gunner keeps moving.
Paa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Paa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Gunner keeping moving, preventing Paa from controlling successfully.
Paa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Paa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gunner wants to stand but Paa is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paa lands a nice shot that snaps Gunner's head back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Paa.
Paa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gunner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Iso Paa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Gunner misses with a shot to the body
and Gunner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gunner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gunner sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Paa moves into the clinch.
Paa has a couple of punches blocked by Gunner.
Gunner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunner lands an elbow that stopped Paa in his tracks for a moment.
Paa lands a left hand.
Paa avoids a wild elbow strike from Gunner.
Paa digs a right hand underneath Gunner's ribcage. Gunner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Paa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gunner backwards.
Paa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Paa lands a nice uppercut.
Paa throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Paa is trying to trip Gunner. He has hold of a leg but Gunner is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Paa persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gunner is looking to stand back up but Paa counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gunner. #T3##REVR#
Paa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Paa 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.
Paa works his way into full mount!
Gunner is trying to stand up.
Gunner holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Paa tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T4#
Paa controlling the pace for now.
Gunner holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Paa tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Paa throws a sloppy strike and Gunner uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Gunner has ended up in Paa's guard.
Jet Gunner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Paa 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.
Paa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iso Paa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Paa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iso Paa!
Iso Paa opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: SYN 1151 Harris vs. Danger IV
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Igwe blocks the leg kick.
Paa misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Paa.
Igwe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Paa looking to score a takedown here. Igwe is defending well but Paa drives through and ends up in Igwe's guard.
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.#SUB2#
Igwe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Igwe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paa is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Igwe is looking for a triangle but Paa pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Paa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Igwe trying to keep a closed guard but Paa is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Igwe is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Paa drops back looking for a leg! Igwe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Igwe manages to kick Paa off! Paa jumps back into Igwe's guard. #SUB2#
Igwe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Igwe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Igwe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Igwe's guard.
Igwe is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Igwe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paa is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Igwe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Igwe keeping moving, preventing Paa from controlling successfully.
Igwe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Igwe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Igwe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Igwe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Paa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Paa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Igwe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paa defends well.#SUB2#
Igwe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paa defends well.
Paa trying to control the position from guard on top but Igwe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Igwe looking for a guillotine here but Paa defends easily.
Igwe looking for a sweep. Not yet Igwe, not yet.
Igwe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paa manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Igwe postures up in Paa's guard and throws a big left but Paa blocks it. #T4#
Igwe advances to half guard.
Paa moves into full guard.
Igwe forces his way into half guard.
Igwe works his way into full mount!
Igwe thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Igwe is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Paa is in real trouble.
Paa trying to control but not successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Okoro Igwe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Igwe loads up on a big right hand but Paa slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Paa.
Paa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Igwe avoids the body shot from Paa.
Igwe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Igwe lands with an uppercut that bounces Paa off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Paa closes the distance and pushes Igwe back into the cage.
Igwe digs a right hand into Paa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paa's gas tank. #TD#
Paa gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Igwe trying to control but Paa postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Paa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Igwe has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Igwe actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Igwe trying to control but Paa postures up.
Paa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Igwe manages to get to full guard.
Igwe is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Igwe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Igwe trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Igwe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Our spies down at at Angels Above inform us that Igwe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Paa throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Igwe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paa defends well.#SUB2#
Igwe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paa tries to free his leg and advance position but Igwe is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Igwe throws his legs up looking for a submission but Paa uses it to pass to side control.
Paa tries to advance to mount but can't.
Paa throwing strikes but Igwe manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Paa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Igwe seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Paa is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Okoro Igwe!

Event: SYN 1144 Harris vs. Susi
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1#
Paa cracks Dawkins with a good jab.
Paa thumps Dawkins with a low kick.
Paa misses with a looping right.
Dawkins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Paa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Dawkins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Paa trying to hold on to Dawkins's head to control him but Dawkins postures up.
Dawkins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dawkins lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Paa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dawkins pulls his head out easily.
Dawkins is looking to take a break and control but Paa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dawkins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Dawkins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Paa taking some punishment here, with Dawkins in his half guard. #SUB2#
Paa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dawkins pulls his head out easily.
Paa tries to get to full guard but Dawkins has control of the leg.
Dawkins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dawkins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dawkins trying to control from half guard but Paa is working away.
Dawkins passes to full mount!
Dawkins connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Paa is in a horrible position here. Dawkins smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T2#
Dawkins punishing his opponent with strikes.
Paa tries to reverse the position but Dawkins maintains control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawkins with a couple of short strikes.
Dawkins with the ground and pound from mount.
Dawkins putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dawkins landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dawkins is landing with some decent strikes but Paa is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dawkins landing punches. #ROC#Paa is rocked!
Dawkins connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Paa is still in real trouble! Can Dawkins finish him?
Paa 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.
Dawkins lands a big shot to the head and Paa winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Danny Dawkins!
Our winner, Danny Dawkins, 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.

Event: SYN 1138 Oneil vs. Zahedi
Date: Feb 02, 2025

#R1#
Paa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Iso Paa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paa misses with a low kick as Stark jumps back.
Stark is looking to counter the offense by Paa and move into the clinch.
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown. Paa tries to sprawl out of it but Stark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Paa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stark dives in for a single leg takedown but Paa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stark can't find room to land a body shot as Paa controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Paa.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Paa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paa lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stark is breathing heavily.
Paa lands with a right to the head.
Paa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Paa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stark up against the cage.
Stark is trying to break the clinch but Paa has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
A short left from Paa.
Stark misses with an elbow over the top.
Paa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Paa.
Paa lands a shoulder strike.
Stark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paa.
A short left from Paa.
Paa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stark's efforts to push away.
Paa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stark is trying to break the clinch but Paa is controlling him.
Paa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stark taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Paa.
Paa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD2#
Paa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Paa is looking for a triangle but Stark pushes his legs off easily.
Paa pulls Stark in to control the position. #T2#
Stark won't allow Paa to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Paa has his foot on Stark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stark works his way back into a safe position though.
Paa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stark is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Paa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stark has passed into side control. #T3#
Paa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Paa is still trying to improve position.
Paa struggling a bit here.
Paa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stark's best efforts.#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.
Stark wants to stand up but Paa has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Paa is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stark shoots for a double leg takedown but Paa sprawls well. He's pushed Stark's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Paa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stark, pushing him back against the cage.
Paa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stark's efforts to push away.
Stark throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Starks head.
Paa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Paa lands a left hand.
Stark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Stark with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stark.
Paa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stark blocks a jab.
Stark tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Paa clinches with his opponent.
Paa digs a right hand underneath Stark's ribcage. Stark let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Paa is leaning against Stark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paa.
Paa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paa.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Paa jumps into guard, dragging Stark to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Paa wants to sweep here but Stark controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Paa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Paa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stark stacks Paa on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stark!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Paa is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Stark decides to stand up, so the ref orders Paa to his feet.
Paa tries a head kick but it misses.
Paa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Paa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stark.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Paa.
Paa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stark fires out a quick counter leg kick but Paa just manages to avoid it.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Paa.
Stark looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice sprawl there from Paa as Stark shoots in.
Paa tries a quick counter leg kick but Stark is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt - Paa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stark backing away here, and Paa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Paa scores with a head kick. Stark tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stark takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stark slips a jab from Paa.
Stark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stark fails to land the takedown.
Paa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Stark blocks a jab.
Paa just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStark.
Paa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stark.
Stark darts in looking for a takedown but Paa gets double underhooks and turns Stark into the cage.
Paa avoiding damage as Stark throws knees to the body.
Stark tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stark blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Paa. #TD2#
Paa has picked Stark up - he's going for a ride! Paa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paa is keen to just control but Stark is a slippery customer.
Stark wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Paa is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Paa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stark is looking to counter with head kicks.
Paa connects with a jab.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt
and Paa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paa.
Paa throws a head kick but Stark moves out of range.
Stark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Paa can pounce on him.
Stark checks the leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Paa.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt - Paa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paa tries to avoid it but Stark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paa to the ground. Paa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stark at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paa lands with a cross. #T1#
Paa lands a jab.#CL2#
Paa closes the distance and pushes Stark back into the cage.
Paa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stark backwards. #TD2#
Paa gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Paa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Paa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stark has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stark is trying to stand up here but Paa is controlling him well.
Paa sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Paa is looking for a kimura here.
Stark wants to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paa in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Stark checks a leg kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Stark misses the target.#CL2#
Paa closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Stark blocks an uppercut.
Paa lands a left hand.
Paa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paa misses with some punches.
Stark taking a breather.
Paa lands a nice uppercut.
Iso Paa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stark misses with a knee strike.
Stark looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Stark breaks from the clinch.
Paa scores with a jab to the head.
Paa cracks Stark with a right hand to the side of the head.
Paa delivers a nice body kick.
Stark staying out of range there.
Paa throws a body punch but Stark moves out of range.
Stark is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Jab from Paa.
Iso Paa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paa lands with a straight right. Stark didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stark.
Stark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Donk. Paa catches Stark right on the button with a cross.
Paa throws a wild body kick that Stark sees coming a mile off.
Stark fires out a quick counter leg kick but Paa just manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Paa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paa trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Paa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iso Paa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Paa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iso Paa!
Iso Paa got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: SYN 1127 Madzarov vs Nightmare
Date: Jan 05, 2025

#R1#
Good shot there by Paa.
Paa connects with a leg kick.
Durant checks a leg kick.
Durant checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Durant misses the target.
Durant works Paa's body with a nice hook.
Paa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Durant misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Paa falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Durant to counter with a crisp jab.
Paa throws a body punch but Durant moves out of range.
Paa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Durant misses with a wild body shot.
Durant with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Paa to score with a decent uppercut.
Paa lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durant manages to avoid it.#T1#
Durant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paa.
Durant lands with a shot to the body.
Paa pushes Durant away with a front kick.#TD2#
Paa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Durant did well to prevent Paa getting side control.
Durant gets full guard.
Paa forces his way into half guard.
Paa with the ground and pound but Durant uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Paa looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Paa has gone for a leg lock! Durant slips out almost immediately though and dives into Paa's guard.#REVR##T2#
Durant stays in close to Paa's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Paa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Durant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paa trying to keep a closed guard but Durant is proving a slippery customer.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Durant got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Durant has managed to get both his arms back between Paa's legs - danger averted.
Durant won't allow Paa to sweep him here. #T3#
Durant wants to get up but he can't break Paa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Paa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Durant is aware though and is defending well.
Durant wants to stand but Paa is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Paa striking off his back but it's not causing Durant any problems.
Durant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Durant misses with an uppercut.
Iso Paa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paa is looking to score with low kicks.
Paa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Durant has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Paa misses the jab.
Durant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Durant blocks the body kick.
Durant fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Paa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Durant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Durant swivels and escapes.
Paa misses with a left hand
and Durant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Paa scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Durant misses its intended target.
It seemed like Paa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Paa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Paa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Durant counters with a stiff right hand.
Paa looks to throw a body kick
and Durant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durant.
Durant scores with a crisp jab that stopped Paa in his tracks.
Durant throws an off balance right hand
and Paa counters with a straight right hand.
Paa throws a body kick that misses
and Durant counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Durant misses.
Paa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durant moves out of range as Paa strikes.
Paa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Paa misses with a combination
and Durant counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Durant throws a looping overhand right but Paa ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Paa.
Durant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Paa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paa throws a leg kick
and Durant counters with a right hand to the body.
Durant blocks a low kick nicely.
Durant is looking to slow Paa down with leg kicks.
Paa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Durant throws the left hand but Paa avoids the punch easily.
Paa replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Durant blocks it well.
Paa throws a sloppy body shot
and Durant counters with a low kick, right behind Paa 's knee.
A punch lands to the side of Paa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Paa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Paa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paa throws a big counter head kick but Durant avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Durant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Durant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paa.
Paa missing with a left hand there. Durant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paa connects with a looping right hand.
Paa lands a high kick!
Paa cracks Durant with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Paa tries to land a front kick but Durant steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Paa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Paa connects with a leg kick.
Paa misses with a hook to the body
and Durant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Paa misses.
Durant appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Paa checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Durant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Durant throws a low kick but Paa avoids it.
Paa throws out a counter right but Durant avoids it with no problem.
Paa tries to land a front kick but Durant steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Durant's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Paa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Durant scrambles back to his feet.
Paa throws a body punch but Durant moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Paa.
Paa throws a hook but Durant blocks it.
Durant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durant looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Paa throws a wild body kick that Durant sees coming a mile off.
Durant feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Paa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paa misses with a hook
and Durant counters with a straight right hand.
Paa misses with a double jab
and Durant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Paa misses with a hook to the body
and Durant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Durant.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Durant misses
and Paa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Paa cracks Durant with a good jab.
Paa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Durant is looking to counter punch.
Durant misses with a low kick.
Kevin Durant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Durant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paa misses with a body shot
and Durant counters with a nice uppercut.
Durant dips to his left and cracks Paa with an uppercut!
Paa lands a front kick.
Durant tries to score with a low kick but Paa moves his leg out of the way.
Paa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A lazy left from Durant finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kevin Durant will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Paa throws a right and a left that Durant avoids nicely.
Durant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paa misses with a body shot.
Paa throws a lazy uppercut
and Durant counters with a stiff right hand.
Paa misses with a right hand
and Durant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paa connects with a crisp jab.
Iso Paa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paa lands a nice shot to the body.
Paa misses with a body shot.
Durant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Paa throws the kick towards the body but Durant avoids it.
Durant is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa scores with a leg kick.
Durant thumps Paa with a low kick.
Durant on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Paa. Paa obviously looking to wear him down.
Paa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Durant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durant displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
Durant jabs Paa right on the nose. Paa blinks but takes it well.
Paa misses with a low kick.
Paa walks into a left hand.
Paa lands with a good body shot.
Durant lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Paa misses with a body shot.
Paa lands a nice hook to Durant's body. Durant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
It looks like Durant has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Paa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Paa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Durant slips a straight right by Paa.
Paa throws a sloppy head kick
and Durant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durant jabs Paa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Paa misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Durant misses the target.#T2#
Paa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durant slips a jab and a cross from Paa.
It looked like Durant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Durant fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Paa is out of range.
Paa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durant.
Paa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Paa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durant gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Paa misses with a body punch
and Durant counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paa thinking.
Paa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durant moves away.
Paa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Paa staying out of range there.
Durant takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
A low kick from Paa misses
and Durant counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paa thinking.
Paa shoots in but no luck this time.
Paa misses with a kick to the body
and Durant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paa throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Durant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paa throws a sloppy body shot
and Durant counters with an inside leg kick.
Paa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A swing and a miss from Durant.
Paa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Durant scores with a nice head shot.
Paa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Paa misses its intended target.
Paa throws a poor cross that misses
and Durant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durant misses with a hook. Paa ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Paa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durant misses the shot to the body.
Durant scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paa throws a poor cross that misses
and Paa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paa tests Durant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Durant walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Paa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Paa lands with a kick to the temple. Durant shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A telegraphed right hand from Paa misses the target.
Durant slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Paa fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Durant misses the target.
Paa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Durant.
Paa scores with the left hand. Durant knows he should have avoided that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kevin Durant.
I think Durant has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Durant!
A very excited looking Kevin Durant 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.

Event: SYN 1113 Exotic vs. Pushkin
Date: Nov 17, 2024

#R1#
Paa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Igwe sprawls well. Igwe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Paa gets slowly back to his feet.
Paa throws a lazy uppercut
and Igwe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Igwe is looking to slow Paa down with leg kicks.
Iso Paa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Igwe.
Igwe throws the left hand but Paa avoids the punch easily.
Paa misses with a straight left.
Paa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Paa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Igwe counters with a nice uppercut.
Igwe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Igwe scores with a jab. Paa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Igwe cracks Paa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#Paa is rocked!
Igwe misses the jab.
Paa is still on wobbly legs! Can Igwe finish him?
A telegraphed right hand from Igwe misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paa avoids the head kick by Igwe.
Paa seems to have recovered his senses.
Igwe connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Paa to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Igwe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Okoro Igwe!

Event: SYN 1109 Choke vs. Dodgers III
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Coppola is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paa digs a good body shot into Coppola's ribs.
Paa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Coppola. That did some damage!
Coppola goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Paa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hidden in the buildup to the fight.
Coppola takes one to the side of the head.
Paa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Paa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch lands to the side of Coppola 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Coppola keeps Paa at a distance using the push kick.
Paa throws the kick towards the body but Coppola avoids it.
Paa throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the liver by Paa. Beautiful body shot.
Paa misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Coppola is trying to counter with his kicks.
Coppola tries to clinch up.
Paa throws a head kick that misses.
Paa throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Coppola clinches.
Coppola takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Paa lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Paa as the two fighters clinch.
Paa lands a nice shot to the body.
Coppola unloads a knee to the mid-section. Paa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Coppola connects with a knee to the head.
Paa lands a left hand.
Paa tries a body shot but Coppola blocks it.
Paa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paa scores with a shot to the side of Coppola's head.
Paa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Paa.
Paa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coppola or not.
Coppola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Coppola looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Coppola looking to throw knees to the head but Paa is blocking nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Coppola.
Paa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paa misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paa. #T2#
Paa digs a right hand underneath Coppola's ribcage. Coppola let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Paa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Coppola fails to land.
Coppola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paa avoids it.
Paa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coppola.
Coppola tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coppola backwards.
A body shot lands from Paa.
Coppola looks winded!#TD#
Paa has picked Coppola up - he's going for a ride! Paa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Paa trying to work for an americana but Coppola has managed to regain full guard.
Paa throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Paa stopping the sweep attempt from Coppola.
Paa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paa throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Paa trying to control but Coppola is working from the bottom.
Coppola can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paa controls the pace.
Paa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Paa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paa postures up.
Paa looking to pass the guard.
Paa postures up in Coppola's guard and throws a big left but Coppola blocks it.
Coppola wants to sweep but no luck.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Coppola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Coppola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paa.
Paa is looking to wear down Coppola with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Coppola throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coppola.
Paa scores with a nice head shot.
Paa blocks a head kick by Coppola.
A shot to the liver by Paa. Beautiful body shot.
Paa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coppola stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paa throws a good cross that connects.
Paa throws a series of punches but Coppola moves out of range.
Coppola is looking to score with low kicks.
Paa misses with a looping right.
Coppola is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Coppola throws a lazy body kick
and Paa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paa scores with a sloppy right hand. Coppola should have avoided that one.
A jab lands there for Paa.
Paa lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coppola throws a head kick but Paa moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Coppola throws a half hearted mid kick.
Coppola keeps Paa at a distance using the push kick.
Paa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coppola avoids the body shot from Paa. #CL#
Paa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Paa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coppola takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Paa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A chopping leg kick lands by Paa.
Paa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coppola ducks under a wild hook from Paa.
Paa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coppola tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Coppola tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Paa defends well and Coppola ends up having to push Paa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paa with a nice calf kick.
Coppola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coppola plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
Paa tests Coppola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Iso Paa is winning the standup battle so far.
Coppola loads up on a big right hand but Paa slips the punch.
It looked like Paa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Coppola.
Paa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Paa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Coppola will feel that in the morning.
Sloppy strikes from Paa. Those never looked like landing.
Coppola fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coppola checks it well. #TD#
Paa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Coppola looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paa with the ground and pound but Coppola uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB2#
Coppola throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Paa throwing strikes but missing.
Paa 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.
Paa wants to control from the top but Coppola keeps moving.
Coppola wants to stand but Paa is controlling the position.
Coppola looking to control.
Coppola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paa.
Paa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coppola is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Paa controlling from the top position.
Paa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paa tries to free his leg and advance position but Coppola is retaining full guard.
Paa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Coppola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Coppola working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Paa - that will leave a mark!
Paa lands with a right hand.
Coppola's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Coppola tries to clinch but Paa moves out of range.
A head kick by Coppola misses
and Paa counters with a body kick that stops Coppola in his tracks momentarily. #T4#
Nice cross by Paa.
Paa throws a right hand that Coppola ducks under and follows up with a left that Coppola also avoids with ease.
Paa lands a jab to the nose.
Paa connects with a nice looking jab.
Paa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Coppola walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Coppola.
Paa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Coppola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Paa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coppola stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paa throws a head kick that misses.
Coppola changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Paa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coppola.
Paa throws a head kick that misses.
Paa avoids the head kick by Coppola.
Paa throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Paa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Paa is working to tighten his grip on Coppola's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Coppola has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Paa is really squeezing tight and eventually Coppola passes out! Paa breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Iso Paa!
Iso Paa took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: SYN 1100 Harris vs Chai
Date: Sep 29, 2024

#R1#
Paa scores with a jab to the body.
Paa tried to score with a low kick but Pinks checks it.
Paa throws a push kick but Pinks slaps the foot to one side.
Paa wants to clinch up but Pinks keeps it at a distance.
Paa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pinks takes one on the button.
Paa 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.
Paa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pinks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pinks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paa.
Pinks checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pinks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Paa throws a leg kick
and Pinks makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Paa really felt that one!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa blocks a low kick nicely.
Paa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paa. #T1#
Paa jabs at Pinks's body.
Paa connects with a right hand. Pinks shakes it off.
Paa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Paa lands with a nice body punch.
Paa misses with a looping left.
Paa thuds a left hand into Pinks's body.
Paa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pinks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paa thinking.
Paa just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Pinks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pinks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pinks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Paa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pinks on the side of the head.#T2#
Paa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Paa pushes Pinks away with a front kick.
Pinks has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pinks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paa throws a lazy uppercut
and Pinks counters with a nice uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Paa checks a leg kick.
Paa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Paa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pinks replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Paa blocks it well.
Pinks stuns Paa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Paa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pinks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paa cracks Pinks with an open hand slap.
Nice straight punches there by Paa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Paa.#T3#
Paa lands with a nice body punch.
Paa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pinks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Paa throws a sloppy head kick and Pinks moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pinks! But no joy.
Jab by Paa.
Paa lands a two punch combo.
Pinks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Iso Paa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Paa. #CL#
Paa moves into the clinch.
Pinks has a couple of punches blocked by Paa.
Pinks presses Paa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Paa throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pinks.
Paa is breathing heavily.
Paa misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Paa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinks.
Pinks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Paa is keeping busy.
Pinks cracks Paa with a nice body shot.
Pinks lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pinks.
Pinks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pinks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pinks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Pinks.
Pinks pushes Paa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pinks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pinks controlling the action here for a moment.
Pinks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pinks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pinks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Pinks.
Pinks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paa tries to throw a body punch but Pinks avoids it by throwing Paa back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pinks scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Paa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Paa is keen to just control but Pinks is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Paa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Pinks wants to control but Paa is keeping busy. #SUB#
Paa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pinks is just riding it out for now. Paa eventually gives up the hold.
Pinks tries to get to full guard but Paa has control of the leg.
Paa looks to land a strike but Pinks avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#ES2#
Pinks scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Pinks moves away from the strike by Paa.
A little jabbing left from Pinks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Paa as he connects with a hook.
Paa tries to clinch
and Pinks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paa thinking.
Pinks takes one to the chin there.
Pinks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Paa throws a head kick but Pinks moves out of range.
Pinks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paa manages to avoid it.
A jab from Paa misses.
Iso Paa is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Paa is predictable there
and Pinks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pinks with a jab.#T3#
Paa pushes Pinks away with a front kick.
Pinks misses with a shot to the body
and Paa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Paa tries a head kick but it misses.
Paa lands a head shot.
Devonte Pinks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pinks.
Pinks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paa.
Paa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pinks blocks a low kick nicely.
Paa is looking to slow Pinks down with leg kicks.
Paa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pinks throws a push kick but Paa slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Paa connects with an inside leg kick.
Paa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pinks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pinks throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Paa finds it's way through Pinks's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinks misses with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Paa.
Paa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pinks avoids it really well and circles away.
Pinks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pinks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pinks moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Paa misses.
A little jabbing left from Pinks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Paa misses with a double jab
and Pinks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pinks throws a shot to the body.
Paa throws an off balance right hand
and Pinks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pinks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pinks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Paa takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Paa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paa misses with a body kick.
Pinks let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pinks slips a straight right by Paa.
Pinks replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Paa blocks it well.#T1#
Paa misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Pinks to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Paa 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.#SU#
Paa stands and steps away. Pinks gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Paa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pinks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pinks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Paa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinks can do to turn this around?
Paa thuds a left hand into Pinks's body.
Paa throws a looping overhand right but Pinks ducks down to avoid it.
Pinks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Paa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinks moves away.
Paa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Devonte Pinks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A solid body kick from Paa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Paa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pinks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Paa misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Paa.
A telegraphed right hand from Pinks misses the target.
Paa lands a nice looking body shot.
Paa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pinks checks a low kick from Paa.
Paa throws a leg kick
and Pinks finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T3#
A big left from Paa misses.
Pinks follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Pinks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pinks let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Paa misses with a head kick.
Pinks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Paa rather than just go for the knockout.
Paa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinks.
A bone on bone clash there as Pinks blocks the leg kick.
Pinks throws a lazy body kick
enabling Paa to counter with a crisp jab.
Paa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pinks tries a quick counter leg kick but Paa is wise to it.
Paa throws a big shot that misses.
Paa misses with a kick to the body
and Pinks counters with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Paa misses its intended target.
Paa misses with a leg kick
and Pinks counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Paa misses with an uppercut.
Pinks was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Paa just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinks appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Paa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pinks scoring well with a low kick there.
Pinks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pinks lands with a nice body punch.
Paa moves away from the strike by Pinks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinks checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pinks missing with a left hand there. Paa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Iso Paa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinks moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iso Paa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iso Paa!
A determined Iso Paa didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: SYN 1095 Harris vs Dodgers
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1#
Reaper misses the shot to the body.
Paa tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Reaper misses the target.
Paa ducks under a wild hook from Reaper.
Iso Paa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paa just misses with a punch to the body.
Paa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Paa looks to score with a jab to the body but Reaper is just out of range.
Paa swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Reaper to counter with a crisp jab.
Paa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Paa throws a shot from downtown. Reaper moves away and avoids it.
Paa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reaper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paa misses with a hook to the body
and Reaper counters with a stiff right hand.
Reaper misses with an uppercut. Paa saw that one coming.
Paa looks to land a body kick but Reaper moved away.
It looked like Reaper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Paa looks to land a body kick but Reaper moved away.
Reaper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reaper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paa.
Reaper throws an off balance right hand
enabling Paa to counter with a crisp jab.
Reaper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paa manages to avoid it.
Reaper getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Paa throws a leg kick
and Reaper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paa scores with a head kick. Reaper tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Paa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Paa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reaper finds it's way round the side to connect with Paa's head.
Paa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reaper is looking to counter the offense by Paa and move into the clinch.
Paa cracks a nice hook into Reaper's ribs.
Reaper misses with a hook.
Reaper moves out of range of the body kick.
A big left from Paa misses.
Reaper seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Paa throws a body shot but no joy.
As Paa looks to move away, Reaper throws a big counter combo but Paa just gets out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Reaper, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Paa throws a body punch but Reaper moves out of range.
Reaper throwing a counter right hand but Paa manages to avoid it.
Reaper throws a hook but Paa blocks it.
A jab from Reaper misses.
Paa lands with a good body shot.
Paa ducks under a wild hook from Reaper.
Paa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reaper.
Reaper misses with a looping right.
Paa throws a body punch but Reaper moves out of range.
Reaper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paa.
Reaper checks a low kick from Paa.
Paa swings for the body but Reaper moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Reaper tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jack Reaper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A low kick from Paa misses #CL#
and Reaper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reaper fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Reaper prevents a body shot from Paa.
Paa misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Paa manages to pull guard. #SU#
Reaper stands up and waves to Paa to follow him.
Reaper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paa lands a two punch combo.
Paa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Paa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reaper.
Reaper throws an overhand right that lands on Paa's shoulder, as Paa tries to avoid the shot.
Reaper throws a series of punches but Paa avoids them all with ease.
Paa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Reaper moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A low kick lands for Paa. #CL#
Reaper moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paa misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Reaper throws a head punch that misses.
Paa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Paa blocks an uppercut.
Paa has a couple of punches blocked by Reaper.
Paa tries a body shot but Reaper blocks it.
Reaper avoids the elbow strike from Paa, against the cage.
Paa lands a left hand.
Reaper gets through Paa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Paa is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Reaper can't fight it off and eventually Paa manages to take the fight to the floor. Reaper looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reaper is looking to stand up but Paa isn't so interested in that idea.
Paa wants to control from the top but Reaper keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iso Paa will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paa is defended easily by Reaper.
Reaper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reaper slips a jab from Paa.
Reaper blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Reaper misses the target.
Reaper slips under a jab from Paa.
Paa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reaper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reaper misses the body punch
letting Paa counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Reaper misses the target.
Paa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reaper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paa looks to land a right hand but Reaper moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Paa.#T1#
Paa throws out a leg kick but Reaper moves out of range and Paa only half commits.
A slow jab from Paa misses its intended target.
Paa throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL#
Reaper clinches up with Paa and pushes him back against the cage.
Paa misses with a body punch.
Paa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paa misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Reaper to work.
Reaper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paa has a couple of punches blocked by Reaper.
Paa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paa working aggressively here.
Reaper is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T2#
Paa is trying to pull guard but Reaper turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Paa misses with a punch on the inside.
Paa blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reaper.
Paa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reaper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paa misses with a punch to the body.
Reaper blocking some punches.
Reaper is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Paa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Paa on the inside.
Paa tries to pull guard but Reaper forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jack Reaper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iso Paa.
Paa working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reaper blocks a body shot from Paa. #T3#
Paa misses with a body punch.
Reaper blocking some punches.
Paa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paa goes for a takedown attempt but Reaper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Paa misses with a low kick.
Reaper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Paa.
Paa shoots and misses
and Reaper counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Paa misses its intended target.
Paa with the inside leg kick.
Paa blocks a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reaper checks a leg kick. #CL#
Reaper forces Paa back against the cage and clinches.
Paa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reaper blocking some punches.
Paa is looking to control Reaper's arms but Reaper gets an underhook and turns him. Now Paa has his back to the cage. #T4#
Paa trying to control the position but instead, Reaper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Paa into the cage.
The referee calls for Paa to work.
Reaper lands with a left to the head.
Reaper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Reaper.
Jack Reaper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paa misses with some punches.
Paa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paa prevents a body shot from Reaper.
Paa struggles to land a body shot inside as Reaper controls his hands.
Paa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paa.
Paa tries to pull guard but Reaper forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Paa working aggressively here.
Paa misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Paa.
Jack Reaper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paa throws a leg kick
and Reaper counters with a nice uppercut.
Reaper has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Reaper scores with a jab.
Paa throws a head kick that misses
and Reaper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reaper.
Paa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Paa throws a right hand that misses
and Reaper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Paa is rocked!
Paa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reaper counters with a huge left! Paa is in big trouble! He's backing up but Reaper isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Paa from any more damage. A dominating finish by Reaper!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Reaper!

Event: SYN 1088 Inhanamo vs Rose
Date: Aug 11, 2024

#R1#
Muromets waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paa.
Paa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hidden in the buildup to the fight.
Muromets is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Paa tries to keep at a distance but Muromets has taken the fight into the clinch.
Muromets swings wildly with an uppercut but Paa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paa tries to work over Muromets's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Paa.
Muromets pushes off an throws an elbow but Paa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Paa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paa takes a shot to the head.
Muromets scores with a shot to the side of Paa's head.
Muromets misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Muromets throws an elbow but misses.
Paa avoids a wild elbow strike from Muromets.
Muromets blocks an uppercut.
Paa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Paa misses with the head strike.
Paa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paa trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paa. #T1#
Paa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Muromets cracks Paa with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Paa as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Muromets is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Paa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Muromets after a bit of a struggle.
Paa trying to stall but Muromets improves his position.
Paa blocks an elbow strike.
Muromets misses with a punch on the inside.
Muromets blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paa can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paa.
Paa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muromets backwards.
Muromets pushes Paa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Muromets lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muromets creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Paa's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Iso Paa has been cut.
Paa misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paa misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A short uppercut from Paa.
Paa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Paa digs a right hand into Muromets's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Muromets's gas tank. #TD#
Paa pulls Muromets into guard.
Muromets is stalling in the full guard.
Muromets pushes down on Paa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Muromets is thwarting Paa's attempts to control the position.
Paa wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Paa is looking to control Muromets's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paa avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muromets is trying to control the action in half guard but Paa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Muromets perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Muromets moves into full mount! Paa won't be happy about that!
Muromets content just to control the position here.
Paa avoids a series of strikes thrown by Muromets. #T4#
Muromets misses with a head shot.
Muromets controlling the pace for now.
Muromets prevents Paa from getting the reversal.
Paa tries to lock up and control but Muromets gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Muromets trying to control but Paa is having none of it.
Paa is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Iso Paa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Iso Paa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Muromets is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paa.
Muromets throws a hook but Paa blocks it.
Muromets misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paa.
Paa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Muromets looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Paa defending well as Muromets loads up on a big left hand.
Paa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Muromets takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Muromets pushes Paa up against the cage in a clinch.
Iso Paa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paa lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Muromets throws an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Paa misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muromets backwards.
Muromets lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paa backwards.
Muromets prevents a body shot from Paa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muromets. #TD#
Paa pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Paa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Muromets gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Muromets postures up.
Muromets trying to control the position from guard on top but Paa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Paa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Muromets not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Paa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Muromets is one step ahead there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Muromets 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Paa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Paa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Iso Paa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muromets throws an overhand right that lands on Paa's shoulder, as Paa tries to avoid the shot.
Paa staying out of range there.
Paa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ilya Muromets is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paa. Muromets does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muromets misses with a straight left.
Paa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Muromets keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
Muromets throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paa slips under a jab.
Muromets avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Muromets tries to close the distance and clinch but Paa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muromets takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Muromets moves forwards but Paa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Paa scores with a kick to the body.
Muromets throws a poor cross that misses
and Paa counters with a straight right hand.
Muromets might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Muromets needs to keep his hands up - Paa had a free shot at his head there.
Muromets looks to score with a jab to the body but Paa is just out of range.
Paa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Muromets.
A jab from Paa misses.
Paa swats away the attempt to clinch by Muromets.
Muromets on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Muromets uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paa.
Muromets listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paa stuns Muromets with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Paa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Muromets misses with a straight right.
Iso Paa is winning the standup battle so far.
Paa misses with an uppercut. Muromets saw that one coming.
Paa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muromets.
Muromets scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Paa 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.
Paa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paa trying to control but Muromets is working from the bottom.
Paa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muromets works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paa stopping the sweep attempt from Muromets.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Iso Paa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Paa with a nice cross.
A left lands for Paa.
Muromets throws a looping overhand right but Paa ducks down to avoid it.
Paa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muromets.
A slow jab from Paa misses its intended target.
A cross from Muromets lands.
Paa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Paa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Paa wants to slow Muromets down by chopping away at his legs.
Paa throws a right and a left that Muromets avoids nicely.
Ilya Muromets has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paa slips a jab from Muromets.
Muromets throws the left hand but Paa avoids the punch easily.
Paa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A good leg kick by Paa. #T1#
Muromets throws a shot from downtown. Paa moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Paa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Muromets keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muromets tries to clinch there but Paa circles away.
Paa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Paa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muromets throws out the jab.
Muromets dodges the punch combination from Paa.
Muromets has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Paa finds it's way round the side to connect with Muromets's head.
Paa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Paa ducks under a wild hook from Muromets.
The fighters circling - Muromets throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muromets.
Paa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Muromets throws a shot from downtown. Paa moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Muromets lands with a cross.
Muromets misses with a left hand
and Paa counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muromets throws a big shot that misses.
Paa connects with a solid leg kick.
Muromets thows a leg kick but Paa checks it
and Paa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muromets.
Muromets looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Paa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muromets.
Muromets takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Muromets throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Muromets checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Muromets looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Muromets throws a shot from downtown. Paa moves away and avoids it.
Muromets misses the shot to the body.
Muromets on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Paa. Paa obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Paa misses.
Paa throws a wild body kick that Muromets sees coming a mile off.
Muromets throws out a counter right but Paa avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Paa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Paa misses the shot to the body.
Muromets now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Muromets misses with a straight right.
Muromets throws a nice looking combination but Paa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Muromets just manages to avoid it.
Muromets misses the jab.
Paa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Paa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Muromets looks to throw the jab but Paa is out of range.
Muromets jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muromets takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Paa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Muromets backs up against the cage.
Paa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muromets.
Good leg kick by Paa.
Paa misses with a kick to the body.
Muromets lands a glancing blow to the side of Paa's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paa connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Muromets ducks right into an uppercut from Paa.
Muromets tries to clinch there but Paa circles away.
Good exchange - Muromets coming out on top.#ROC2#Paa is rocked!
Paa throws a body shot but no joy.
Oh Paa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Paa seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice uppercut lands for Paa. That snapped Muromets's head back.
Muromets checks the leg kick.
Muromets swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Muromets misses with an uppercut. Paa saw that one coming.#KD2#
Muromets lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Paa sprawling to the canvas. Muromets follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Paa hang on?
Muromets thows a huge punch but Paa dodges it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Iso Paa.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iso Paa!
Iso Paa got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: SYN 1079 Brown vs Larsen
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Chandler moves into the clinch successfully.
Paa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chandler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chandler has a couple of punches blocked by Paa.
Chandler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paa.
Chandler lands a right hand.
Paa has Chandler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chandler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Paa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chandler's efforts to push away.
Paa is trying to pull guard but Chandler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iso Paa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paa throws a punch but it's blocked by Chandler.
Paa goes for a takedown attempt but Chandler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chandler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Paa's sensitive parts.
Paa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good shot there by Chandler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from Chandler, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chandler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paa.#T1#
Paa scores with a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chandler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paa is looking to control Chandler's arms but Chandler gets an underhook and turns him. Now Paa has his back to the cage.
Chandler blocking some punches.
Chandler misses with the head strike.
Paa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chandler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paa presses Chandler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chandler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Paa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Chandler is trying to pull guard but Paa has him pressed against the cage.
Chandler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chandler throws a head punch that misses.
Chandler has Paa pushed against the cage.
Paa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Paa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paa throws a punch but it's blocked by Chandler.
We've been hearing reports that Paa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T2#
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paa misses with the head strike.
Chandler stops a takedown attempt from Paa.
Paa lands a right hand.
Paa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paa throws a head punch that misses.
Chandler misses with a punch on the inside.
Paa can't find room to land a body shot as Chandler controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Paa.
Paa can't find room to land a body shot as Chandler controls the action.
Chandler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chandler misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Paa has Chandler pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Paa pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Chandler tumbling to the mat - Paa dives into Chandler's guard.
Chandler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paa manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Paa keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Chandler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chandler has managed to get both his arms back between Paa's legs - danger averted.
Paa is trying to keep Chandler in close.
Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Paa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chandler defends it easily.
Chandler passes Paa's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chandler trying to control the pace.
Chandler wants to control but Paa is keeping him busy.
Paa wants to control but Chandler is keeping busy.
Paa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lawson Chandler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Paa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Paa staying out of range there.
Paa connects with a leg kick.
Chandler wants to clinch up but Paa keeps it at a distance.
Chandler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Paa.
Chandler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Paa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chandler scrambles back to his feet.
Paa looks to land a body kick but Chandler moved away.#CL2#
Chandler rushes Paa and presses him up against the cage.
Good body shot from Paa.
Chandler jumps guard but Paa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Paa looking to slow down the pace here.
Paa lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Chandler fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chandler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler struggles to land a body shot inside as Paa controls his hands.
Lawson Chandler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Paa.
Paa tries to work over Chandler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paa gets through Chandler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chandler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land. #T1#
Chandler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paas head.
Chandler has Paa pushed against the cage.
Chandler blocks an uppercut.
Chandler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A shot in the inside from Paa. #BC2#
Chandler breaks from the clinch.
Chandler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Paa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chandler scrambles back to his feet.
Chandler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Paa throws a poor cross that misses
and Chandler counters with a straight right hand.
Lawson Chandler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paa thuds his right hand into Chandler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chandler jabs Paa right on the nose. Paa blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Paa lands a high kick!
Chandler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Paa.
Paa misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Paa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Paa.
The fighters circling - Chandler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chandler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Iso Paa is winning the standup battle so far.
Paa misses with an uppercut. Chandler saw that one coming.
Paa slips a jab and a cross from Chandler.
Chandler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Paa counter with a right hand.
Chandler misses with an uppercut.
Paa cracks Chandler with a good jab.
Chandler takes one to the side of the head.
Paa lands with a nice body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Chandler. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Chandler clinches.
Paa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chandler.
Chandler is breathing heavily.#BC#
Paa manages to break the clinch.
Paa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paa scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Chandler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chandler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Paa.
Chandler moves out of range of the body kick from Paa.
Paa scores with the left hand. Chandler knows he should have avoided that one.
Paa slips a jab from Chandler.
As Chandler looks to move away, Paa throws a big counter combo but Chandler just gets out of the way.
Paa swings for the body but Chandler moves out of range.
Paa misses with a hook. Chandler ducked under it nicely.
Paa misses with a wild body shot.
Paa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Paa scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Paa misses its intended target.
Lawson Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Chandler closes the distance and pushes Paa back into the cage.
Chandler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paa fails to pull guard. #T4#
Chandler works on Paa's body with a couple of short punches.
Paa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chandler lands a body punch.
Paa looking to slow down the pace here.
Chandler misses with a body punch.
Paa struggles to land a body shot inside as Chandler controls his hands.
Paa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paa has a couple of punches blocked by Chandler.
Chandler looking to stall.
Chandler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Iso Paa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lawson Chandler.#BC2#
Chandler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chandler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chandler throws a nice looking combination but Paa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paa throws out a leg kick but Chandler moves out of range and Paa only half commits.
Paa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chandler.
A chopping leg kick lands by Paa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Paa throws the kick towards the body but Chandler avoids it.#CL2#
Chandler takes the fight into the clinch.
Chandler misses with a punch on the inside.
Paa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paa.
A short right from Paa on the inside.
Chandler wants to stall.
Chandler misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chandler.
Paa lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD2#
Chandler has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Paa uses from the top position. #SUB#
Paa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chandler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Paa has Chandler in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Paa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chandler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chandler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Chandler preventing the sweep.
Chandler trying to control but Paa is working from the bottom.
Chandler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Paa trying to control the position. #SUB#
Paa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chandler is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Paa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chandler stacks Paa on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chandler!
Paa looks to move to half guard but instead Chandler has passed into mount! Damn!
Chandler content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paa wants to hold on but Chandler pushes him away.
Chandler trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Paa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Paa is working hard here to advance position.
Chandler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Paa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chandler looking to control but Paa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paa wants to hold on but Chandler pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lawson Chandler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chandler has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: HZN 22 Collins v Oneil
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Chandler forces Paa back against the cage and clinches.
Paa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
A short left from Chandler.
Chandler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paa or not.
Chandler working aggressively here.
Chandler digs a right hand underneath Paa's ribcage. Paa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chandler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paa backwards.
Chandler lands with a short shot to the head.
Paa is breathing heavily.
Chandler lands a hook that snaps the head of Paa backwards. #BC2#
Chandler breaks from the clinch.
Paa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hidden in the buildup to the fight.#KD2#
Chandler cracks Paa with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Paa looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Chandler finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Paa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chandler throws a leg kick which misses Paa's front leg but catches the back leg as Paa tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Chandler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Paa's half guard.
Chandler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paa trying to control but Chandler postures up. #T1#
Chandler is trying to control the action in half guard but Paa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paa trying to hold on to Chandler's head to control him but Chandler postures up. #SUB#
Paa looking for submissions off his back.
Paa tries to get to full guard but Chandler has control of the leg. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Paa is not content to let Chandler control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Paa looking for subs from the bottom but Chandler mounts him!
Chandler controlling the pace for now.
Chandler trying to control but Paa is having none of it.
Paa working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Chandler content just to control the position here.
Paa can't escape the position.
Chandler controlling his opponent.
Paa tries to hold on but Chandler pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paa is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chandler controlling from the full mount.
Paa wants to control but Chandler is having none of it.
Paa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chandler controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lawson Chandler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Paa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chandler - the referee stops the clock and Paa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chandler. Paa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chandler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paa scores with a one two! Chandler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chandler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Chandler clinches up with Paa and pushes him back against the cage.
Paa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paa can't find room to land a body shot as Chandler controls the action.
Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Chandler as the two fighters clinch.
Chandler throws a punch but it's blocked by Paa.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Paa manages to get underhooks.
Paa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chandler swings wildly with an uppercut but Paa uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Paa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Paa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chandler defends it well. #T1#
Chandler tries to roll over but Paa keeps him under control.
Chandler manages to get to full guard.
Chandler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #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.#SUB#
Paa has gone for a leg lock! Chandler slips out almost immediately though and dives into Paa's guard.#REVB#
Chandler preventing the sweep.
Chandler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Paa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Paa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chandler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Paa being controlled here, momentarily. #T3##SUB#
Paa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chandler has passed into half guard!
Paa is trying to get back to full guard.#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.
Chandler slows the pace down in half guard.
Paa is trying to control but Chandler manages to pass to mount!
Chandler wants to control the pace but Paa is squirming around nicely.
Paa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Iso Paa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Paa. #CL#
Paa drives through and clinches with Chandler against the cage.
Chandler digs a right hand underneath Paa's ribcage. Paa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Chandler as the two fighters clinch. #TD2#
Chandler successfully pulls guard.
Chandler pulls Paa in close to prevent any damage.
Chandler looking for a sweep. Not yet Chandler, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Paa 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. #T1#
Paa wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving.
Paa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chandler is keeping the position for now.
Chandler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Paa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Paa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chandler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Paa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chandler at a distance. #T2#
Chandler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Paa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chandler.
Paa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Paa.
Paa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chandler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler misses with a series of wild punches.
Chandler checks a leg kick.
Paa throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Chandler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chandler is trying to push Paa away but Paa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chandler tries to throw a body punch but Paa avoids it by throwing Chandler back against the cage.
Chandler lands a hook that snaps the head of Paa backwards.
Paa wants to take the fight to the mat but Chandler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chandler.
Chandler working aggressively here.
Paa misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Chandler manages to break the clinch.
Lawson Chandler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chandler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chandler misses with a combination
and Paa counters with a three punch combo that has Chandler backing up. Chandler nods at Paa to acknowledge the strikes.
Paa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chandler back to the cage. Paa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Paa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chandler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chandler tries to clinch there but Paa circles away.
Chandler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler looks to land a left hand but Paa moved out of range nicely.
Paa swats away the attempt to clinch by Chandler.#T4#
No joy there for Chandler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Paa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chandler.
A right-left combo lands from Chandler.
Chandler looks to land a combination but Paa avoids it well.
A combination from Chandler does no damage.
Paa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Paa lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Chandler.
Chandler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chandler.
Chandler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paa throws a quick counter head kick but Chandler was just out of range.
Paa lands with a right hand. #CL#
Paa has closed the distance and engaged Chandler in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Iso Paa.
I think Paa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Iso Paa!
Iso Paa took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: HZN 16 Marek v Covington II
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Paa jabs Reaper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reaper misses with a looping right.
Reaper lands with a straight right. Paa didn't see that one coming.
Paa 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.
Paa defending well as Reaper loads up on a big left hand.
Paa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reaper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reaper has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Paa.
Paa misses with a hook. Reaper ducked under it nicely.
Reaper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reaper throws a right hand that misses
and Paa counters with a nice leg kick.
Reaper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paa.
Reaper missing with a left hand there. Paa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reaper pinned against the cage. Reaper gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iso Paa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Paa.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paa.
Reaper loads up on a big right hand but Paa slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paa. Reaper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paa ducks under a wild hook from Reaper.
Reaper throws a body shot but no joy.
Reaper throws a jab but it's blocked by Paa.
Paa with a nice cross.
Jack Reaper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Paa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reaper lands with an uppercut that bounces Paa off the cage and back into range.
A punch lands to the side of Reaper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Paa tries to clinch up but Reaper circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Reaper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reaper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paa.
Reaper takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paa throws a body shot but no joy.
Paa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reaper lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Paa backs up against the cage. #CL2#
Reaper takes the fight into the clinch.
Paa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Reaper gets underhooks to prevent Paa's takedown attempt.
Paa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reaper is trying to stall.
Reaper blocks an uppercut.
Reaper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Reaper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paa is trying to pull guard but Reaper has him pressed against the cage.
Reaper lands with a light punch inside.
Paa misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paa.
Reaper has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Paa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reaper can turn it around.
Paa misses with a body punch.
Reaper avoiding damage.
Paa doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
A bit of stalling here from Reaper.
Reaper blocks an uppercut.
Reaper tries to stall but Paa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Paa tries to work over Reaper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reaper misses with a punch on the inside.
Paa misses with the head strike.
Paa wants to break the clinch but can't.
A left hand lands to the body for Paa.
A short right from Reaper on the inside.
Reaper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reaper throws a punch but it's blocked by Paa. #TD#
Paa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reaper wants to stand but Paa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Reaper is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Reaper will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Reaper throws a hook but Paa blocks it.
Reaper looks to land a right hand but Paa moved out of range.
Reaper lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Paa looks to score with a jab to the body but Reaper is just out of range.
Reaper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paa counters with a leg kick.
Paa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reaper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reaper throws a series of punches but Paa moves out of range.
Paa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reaper scores with a decent looking hook.
Paa misses with a looping left.
Reaper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jack Reaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reaper.
Reaper might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paa doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Reaper counters with a crisp right hand that drops Paa! Reaper lets Paa back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Paa is rocked!#T1#
Paa scores with a three punch combo!
Paa misses with a head kick.
Reaper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Paa thows a leg kick but Reaper checks it
and Reaper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Paa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reaper counters with a nice uppercut.
Reaper blocks a head kick by Paa.
Reaper tries to counter with a clinch but Paa shakes him off and moves away.
Paa slips a jab and a cross from Reaper.
It looked like Paa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Paa seems to have got his legs back now.
No luck for Paa with that takedown attempt.
Reaper tries to counter with a clinch but Paa shakes him off and moves away.
Reaper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paa loads up on a big right hand but Reaper slips the punch.
Reaper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reaper lands a nice hook to Paa's body. Paa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reaper lands a jab.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Reaper rushes Paa and presses him up against the cage.
Paa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reaper prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iso Paa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reaper misses with some punches.
Reaper stalling in the clinch.
Reaper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Reaper in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Paa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reaper's elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reaper.
Reaper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paa.
A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land. #T3#
Nice body punch from Paa.
Come on Reaper - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Reaper stalling in the clinch.
Jack Reaper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Paa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reaper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reaper misses with a punch on the inside.
Paa takes a shot to the head.
Paa misses with the head strike.
Reaper is trying to maintain a safe position but Paa gets an underhook and turns Reaper into the cage.
Paa blocking some punches.
Reaper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reaper.
Reaper swings wildly with an uppercut but Paa uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Paa can't find room to land a body shot as Reaper controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Reaper.
A short left from Reaper.
Reaper blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paa.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reaper prevents a body shot from Paa.
Paa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reaper has Paa pushed against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reaper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reaper blocks an uppercut.
Reaper has Paa pressed against the cage.
Paa wants a takedown but no success here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Reaper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Paa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Reaper cracks Paa with an open hand slap.
Jack Reaper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paa scores with a decent looking hook.
Reaper misses with a straight right.
Reaper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paa throws out the jab.
Paa throws a hook but Reaper avoids it easily.
Reaper throws a hook but Paa avoids it easily.
Paa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reaper keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reaper throws out a counter right but Paa avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa throws a leg kick but Reaper moved away.
Reaper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paa.
Reaper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Paa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paa avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Reaper loads up on a big right hand but Paa slips the punch.
A big left from Reaper misses.
Paa misses with a body shot
and Reaper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paa throws a hook but Reaper blocks it.
Nice shot by Reaper.
Paa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reaper throws a jab when Paa was well out of range.
Jack Reaper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paa lands a head shot.
Reaper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reaper lands with an uppercut that bounces Paa off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Paa takes the fight into the clinch.
Paa struggles to land a body shot inside as Reaper controls his hands. #T2#
Reaper blocking some punches.
Paa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Paa misses with a body punch.
Paa pushes Reaper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Paa throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reaper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paa lands a body shot.
Reaper gets underhooks to prevent Paa's takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Reaper fails to land.
Paa throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Reaper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Paa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reaper after a bit of a struggle.
Paa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reaper blocking some punches.
Paa tries to throw a body punch but Reaper avoids it by throwing Paa back against the cage.
Paa misses with a punch on the inside.
Paa throws a head punch that misses.
Paa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reaper's elbow. #T4#
Paa misses with a body punch.
Paa jumps guard but Reaper turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iso Paa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paa is trying to break the clinch but Reaper has him pressed against the cage.
Paa takes a shot to the head.
Reaper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Paa lands with a light punch inside.
Reaper misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Paa.
Paa trying to control the position but instead, Reaper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Paa into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reaper gets underhooks to prevent Paa's takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Iso Paa.
I think Reaper has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jack Reaper!

Event: WVT 222: Steve v Simone
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
KillsInWater misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from KillsInWater misses its intended target.
KillsInWater checks a leg kick.
Paa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. KillsInWater doesn't seem bothered though.
KillsInWater will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
KillsInWater is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice body punch from KillsInWater.
Paa misses with a body shot.
Paa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Paa misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
KillsInWater closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
KillsInWater misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
KillsInWater manages to break the clinch.
Paa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Paa throws a low kick, looking for KillsInWater's leg but KillsInWater calmly moves out of range.
KillsInWater looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Danga de danga de dang - KillsInWater scores with a four punch combination!#T1#
KillsInWater misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paa misses with an uppercut.
KillsInWater comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice jab there from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Paa throws the kick towards the body but KillsInWater avoids it.
KillsInWater scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
KillsInWater connects with a body shot.
KillsInWater closes the distance but Paa moves to the side
and Paa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Paa darts in looking for a takedown but KillsInWater gets double underhooks and turns Paa into the cage.
KillsInWater looks to score with a jab to the body but Paa is just out of range.
KillsInWater lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
KillsInWater lands a head kick!
Tor KillsInWater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
KillsInWater scores with a one two! Paa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2#
KillsInWater on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Paa. Paa obviously looking to wear him down.
KillsInWater lunges at Paa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Paa's hand.
A head kick misses from Paa.
Tor KillsInWater is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
KillsInWater tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
KillsInWater throws a body punch but Paa moves out of range. #CL#
KillsInWater darts in and clinches Paa up against the cage.
KillsInWater throws a head punch that misses.
Paa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
KillsInWater misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
Paa jumps guard and drags KillsInWater to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Paa pulls KillsInWater in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Paa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! KillsInWater has picked Paa up and slammed him! Paa can't keep hold of the triangle and KillsInWater manages to pass to side control!#T3#
KillsInWater wants to control but Paa is keeping him busy. #SUB#
KillsInWater is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Paa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Paa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
KillsInWater tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no KillsInWater has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Paa is trying to improve his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
KillsInWater in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on KillsInWater's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Paa is pressing down on KillsInWater's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tor KillsInWater dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
KillsInWater throws a head kick that Paa semi-blocks.
Paa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
KillsInWater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
KillsInWater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paa can do to turn this around?
KillsInWater misses with a few strikes there.
KillsInWater takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paa avoids the head kick by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
KillsInWater uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paa.
KillsInWater fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but KillsInWater manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from KillsInWater misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
KillsInWater instigates a clinch.
KillsInWater lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
KillsInWater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
KillsInWater throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paa thumps KillsInWater with a low kick.
KillsInWater throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Paa.#T1#
Paa slips a jab and a cross from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater checks a low kick from Paa.
Tor KillsInWater is winning the standup battle so far.
KillsInWater connects with a single shot there.
Paa scores with the left hand. KillsInWater knows he should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from KillsInWater. Those never looked like landing.
Paa throws a low kick but KillsInWater avoids it.
Paa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paa blocks a head kick by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater misses with a wild body shot.
KillsInWater is looking to wear down Paa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
KillsInWater moves out of range as Paa throws a body kick.
Tor KillsInWater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paa is looking to clinch but KillsInWater is avoiding it.
KillsInWater lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
KillsInWater throws a head kick but Paa moves out of range.
Paa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paa moves out of range of the strikes.
Paa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
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!
KillsInWater throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Paa's head.
KillsInWater 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paa. KillsInWater does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paa throws a series of punches but KillsInWater moves out of range.
KillsInWater pulls out of a head kick attempt.
KillsInWater checks a leg kick.
Paa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Paa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Paa keeps the fight on the outside.
KillsInWater pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
KillsInWater is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Paa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
KillsInWater pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Paa back to the cage. KillsInWater follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
KillsInWater lands a jab to Paa's midsection.#T3#
KillsInWater looks to land a combination. Paa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
KillsInWater getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
KillsInWater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Paa avoids the head kick by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater checks the leg kick nicely there.
Paa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Paa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on KillsInWater's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paa trying to control the action but KillsInWater is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Paa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
KillsInWater is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Paa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and KillsInWater defends it well.
Paa wants to control but KillsInWater is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Paa is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Paa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and KillsInWater defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tor KillsInWater dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
KillsInWater uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Paa has time to react.
Paa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
KillsInWater throws the left hand but Paa avoids the punch easily.
KillsInWater throws a right and a left that both miss.
KillsInWater misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut lands for KillsInWater. That snapped Paa's head back.
Paa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but KillsInWater circles away quickly and effectively.
KillsInWater throws a head kick but Paa moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa misses with a head kick.
Paa throws a jab when KillsInWater was well out of range.
KillsInWater was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
KillsInWater throws a body punch but Paa moves out of range.
Paa throws the kick towards the body but KillsInWater avoids it.
KillsInWater rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Paa punishes KillsInWater's body with a nice straight punch.
Paa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
KillsInWater tries to bum rush Paa with a series of wild strikes but Paa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paa replies with a solid counter kick to the body but KillsInWater blocks it well.
Paa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
KillsInWater tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paa blocks a head kick by KillsInWater.
Paa looks to land a right hand but KillsInWater moved out of range.
Paa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Paa.
KillsInWater is looking to clinch but Paa is avoiding it.
KillsInWater pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Paa back to the cage. KillsInWater follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
KillsInWater throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Paa's head.
KillsInWater misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Paa blocks a head kick by KillsInWater.
Paa works KillsInWater's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paa looks to score with a jab to the body but KillsInWater is just out of range.
KillsInWater tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Paa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from KillsInWater misses its intended target.
Paa takes one to the side of the head.
KillsInWater throws a one two combo.
Paa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
KillsInWater throws a head kick but Paa moves out of range.
KillsInWater is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Paa misses with a body shot.
Paa looks for the body kick but KillsInWater saw that one coming.
KillsInWater tries to clinch up.
Paa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Paa swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Paa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Paa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. KillsInWater checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Paa is looking to slow KillsInWater down with leg kicks.
KillsInWater is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
KillsInWater tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
KillsInWater tries a head kick but it misses.
KillsInWater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
KillsInWater digs a good body shot into Paa's ribs.
Paa throws a series of punches but KillsInWater moves out of range.
Paa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paa looks to score with a jab to the body but KillsInWater is just out of range.
Paa avoids the head kick by KillsInWater.
It seemed like Paa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by KillsInWater as he connects with a hook.
Paa throws a body shot but no joy.
KillsInWater takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
KillsInWater is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Paa misses.
KillsInWater throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
KillsInWater misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
KillsInWater scores with a shot to the body.
Paa is looking to slow KillsInWater down with leg kicks.
KillsInWater tries a head kick but it misses.
Paa throws a lazy right hand but KillsInWater sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - KillsInWater looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
KillsInWater dodges the punch combination from Paa.
Iso Paa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
KillsInWater tries to clinch up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tor KillsInWater showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for KillsInWater, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tor KillsInWater!
A victorious Tor KillsInWater thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 214: Johnson v Minoru
Date: Jan 24, 2024

#R1#
Dispatch Regulator lands a nice leg kick that just misses Paa's sensitive parts.
Paa tries to clinch but Dispatch Regulator moves out of range. #TD#
Paa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Paa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Paa tries for a kimura but Dispatch Regulator is defending well.
Dispatch Regulator seems a little lost for a moment, as Paa dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Paa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Paa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dispatch Regulator is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Dispatch Regulator manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Paa tries to free his leg and advance position but Dispatch Regulator is retaining full guard.
Dispatch Regulator keeping moving, preventing Paa from controlling successfully.
Dispatch Regulator has his hands on Paa's head, controlling the position.
Paa trying to control the position from guard on top but Dispatch Regulator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Paa is fighting to break Dispatch Regulator's control of his arms but Dispatch Regulator is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dispatch Regulator keeping moving, preventing Paa from controlling successfully.
Paa is looking to pass into half guard but Dispatch Regulator pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dispatch Regulator is in guard.#REVB#
Paa looking to control. #SUB#
Paa is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Dispatch Regulator rolls with it to try and escape but Paa cranks on the arm and Dispatch Regulator is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Iso Paa!
Iso Paa took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: WVT 207: Haggar v Le Franc
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Sup waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paa.
Sup ducks under a wild hook from Paa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sup! But no joy.
Paa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hidden in the buildup to the fight.
Paa cracks Sup with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Sup gets tackled into the cage by Paa. Paa maintains the clinch.
Sup drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Paa manages to break the clinch.
Sup throws a poor cross that misses
and Paa counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Sup closes the distance and clinches.
Sup has a couple of punches blocked by Paa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sup makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sup fails to land.
Sup tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paa tries to throw a body punch but Sup avoids it by throwing Paa back against the cage.
Paa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paa gets through Sup's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Paa prevents a body shot from Sup.
Paa swings wildly with an uppercut but Sup uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paa lands a body shot.
Paa leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paa.
Paa tries to throw a body punch but Sup avoids it by throwing Paa back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sup tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sup has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Paa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sup can turn it around.
Paa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land.
A short right from Paa on the inside. #ROC#Sup is rocked!
Sup unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sup is still on wobbly legs! Can Paa finish him?
Paa misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paa.
Paa swings wildly with an uppercut but Sup uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paa tries a knee to the head but Sup blocks it. #TD#
Paa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sup clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sup seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Sup's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Paa is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sup defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T2#
Paa gets his hands free as Sup looks to control.
Sup is trying to break free. #SUB#
Sup fending off the submission attempt from Paa.
Paa throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Sup tries to break free. #SUB#
Paa tightening his grip on Sup, looking for the choke.
Sup rolls, trying to escape but Paa keeps control of the position. #T3#
Paa wants to control but Sup is keeping busy.
Sup is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Sup preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Paa. #SUB#
Paa is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sup is defending well though. Paa let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Paa is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sup has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sup rolls, trying to escape but Paa keeps control of the position. #T4##SUB#
Sup defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Sup is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sup tries to roll but Paa sticks to his back. #SUB#
Paa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Paa doesn't have the hooks in and Sup manages to turn into his guard.
Paa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa dominated that round.
That's time! Paa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Paa tries a head kick but it misses.
Sup uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paa.
Sup misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paa.
Sup looks to score with a jab to the body but Paa is just out of range.
Paa is looking to counter punch.
Sup is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paa.
As Sup backs away, Paa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sup bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Paa's head.
Sup throws an overhand right that lands on Paa's shoulder, as Paa tries to avoid the shot.
Paa is looking for a counter combo.
Sup uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paa.
Sup cracks Paa with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sup misses the body punch
and Paa counters with a nice uppercut.
Sup swings for the body but Paa moves out of range.
Paa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sup throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Paa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sup fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Sup misses.
Paa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A lazy left from Sup finds it's target.
Paa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Paa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sup looks to land a right hand but Paa moved out of range.
Sup takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Sup darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sup slips a nice elbow through Paa's hands, connecting with Paa's forehead.#T2#
Paa is not content to let Sup control the position.
Paa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sup can do to turn this around?
Sup is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Paa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sup throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Iso Paa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paa wants to improve his position but Sup is controlling well.
Paa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sup. #T3##SUB#
Paa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sup pulls his head out easily.
Paa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Paa tries to get to full guard but Sup has control of the leg.
Paa is trying to maintain the position but Sup is very close to passing his half guard.
Sup missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Paa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sup not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paa wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Sup.
Paa tries to roll over but Sup keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sup lands a nice short elbow.
Sup content to control rather than advance.
Paa is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sup working the head and body with strikes.
Sup thows a huge punch but Paa dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karel Sup showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sup throws a combination that misses
enabling Paa to counter with a crisp jab.
Karel Sup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sup tries to close the distance and clinch but Paa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sup throws a shot from downtown. Paa moves away and avoids it.
Sup dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Paa misses
and Sup cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Sup clinches up against the cage.
Sup takes a shot to the head.
Paa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sup misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa working aggressively here.
Sup throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sup backwards.
Paa lands with a short shot to the head.
Paa prevents the takedown attempt.
Paa misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Paa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sup tries for a takedown. No joy.
Paa can't find room to land a body shot as Sup controls the action.
Paa trying to land knees to the body.
Paa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Iso Paa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karel Sup.
Paa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Paa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sup working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Paa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Paa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Paa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paa misses with some punches.
Sup tries to land a knee to the head but Paa blocks with his arms.
Sup is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sup swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Paa lands with a light punch inside.
Sup connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paa swings wildly with an uppercut but Sup uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paa prevents a body shot from Sup.
Paa gets underhooks to prevent Sup's takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sup. #TD2#
Sup has clasped his hands together around Paa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sup takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paa is looking to reverse the position.
Paa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Sup lands with a punch from half guard.
Sup lands with a punch from half guard.
Paa wants to control but Sup is keeping busy.
Paa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sup scores with a couple of nice shots.
Paa is trying to get back to full guard.
Sup slips a nice elbow through Paa's hands, connecting with Paa's forehead.
Paa is looking for a sweep. Sup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sup working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Paa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sup scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Paa actively working from the bottom here.
Paa is holding on to half guard well.
Ground and pound from Sup.
Paa is staying active underneath Sup, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sup thows a huge punch but Paa dodges it nicely.
Paa wants to control but Sup is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sup is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Paa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sup scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sup trying to control from half guard but Paa is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karel Sup comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sup has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karel Sup!

Event: WVT 200: Le Franc v Johnson
Date: Dec 22, 2023

#R1#
Jab by Paa.
Tharrier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paa.
Paa misses with a kick to the body
and Tharrier counters with a nice leg kick.
Tharrier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paa slips a jab from Tharrier.
Paa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tharrier throws a counter combo.
Paa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Paa misses the body punch
and Tharrier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Paa misses.
Tharrier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Paa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hidden in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Paa misses with a double jab.
Tharrier with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tharrier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paa. Tharrier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tharrier misses with a right hand
and Paa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tharrier throws a head kick that misses.
Paa throwing a counter right hand but Tharrier manages to avoid it.
Paa throws a lazy body kick #KD2#
and Tharrier counters with a crisp right hand that drops Paa! Tharrier lets Paa back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paa throws a body kick that misses
and Tharrier counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Paa is breathing heavily.
Paa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tharrier was well out of range. Poor timing from Paa.#T2#
Paa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paa misses with a combination #KD2#
and Tharrier counters with a nice right hand that sends Paa toppling to the canvas! Paa scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tharrier finish him?!#ROC2#Paa is rocked!
Tharrier weaves into range and cracks Paa right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Paa goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Tharrier is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thom Tharrier!

Event: WVT 194: Siale v Jiang
Date: Dec 08, 2023

#R1#
Paa moves out of range of the strikes.
Vieira throws a hook but Paa avoids it easily.
Vieira throws a right hand that misses
and Paa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Vieira misses with a lunging right hand
and Paa counters with an inside leg kick.
Paa thuds a left hand into Vieira's body.
Paa throws a head kick but Vieira moves out of range.
Vieira tries to counter with a clinch but Paa shakes him off and moves away.
Paa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vieira throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Paa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Paa is just content to waste time from the top position. Vieira takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Paa throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paa trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Paa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vieira is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vieira has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Paa is keeping the position.
Paa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vieira manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Paa wants to control from the top but Vieira keeps moving. #T2#
Paa wants to pass the guard but Vieira is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paa passes into half guard. #SUB#
Paa wants to work for an arm triangle but Vieira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vieira keeping hold of Paa's head, controlling as best he can.
Vieira is trying to maintain the position but Paa is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB#
Paa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vieira has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paa is just content to waste time from the top position. Vieira takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Paa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vieira manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Paa has Vieira in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Paa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vieira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vieira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Paa trying to control the position.
Vieira postures up in Paa's guard and throws a big left but Paa blocks it.
Vieira looking to sit in guard and control but Paa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Paa trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Paa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vieira is pulling down on Paa's head. It's preventing any offense from Paa, at least for the moment.
Paa trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Paa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vieira throws a looping overhand right but Paa ducks down to avoid it.
Paa lands a front kick.
Vieira throws a right hand that misses
and Paa counters with an inside leg kick.
Paa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vieira takes one to the side of the head.
Paa misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa throws a sloppy head kick and Vieira moves out of range easily.
Vieira on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vieira throws a jab when Paa was well out of range.#T1#
Paa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vieira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vieira misses with a series of wild punches.
Paa misses with a wild body shot.
Vieira throws out a counter right but Paa avoids it with no problem.
Jorlan Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vieira throws a lazy uppercut
and Paa counters with a right hand to the body.
Paa throws a body punch but Vieira moves out of range.
Vieira loads up on a big right hand but Paa slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Paa misses its target.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Paa. #SUB#
Paa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vieira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB#
Paa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Paa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vieira, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Paa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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!#SUB#
Paa is trying to get an arm triangle but Vieira is defending well. #T3#
A lull in the action here as Paa stalls from top position.
Paa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Paa is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Paa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Iso Paa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working. #SUB#
Paa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vieira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Paa wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Vieira on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vieira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paa misses with a looping right.
Paa lands with an uppercut that bounces Vieira off the cage and back into range.
Paa throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira thumps Paa with a low kick.
Paa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vieira looks to land a combination but Paa avoids it well.
Vieira looks to land a left hand but Paa moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Vieira keeps the fight on the outside.
Vieira misses with a hook.
Paa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Paa misses with a body shot
and Vieira counters with a nice uppercut.
Vieira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paa.
Vieira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Paa lands a head shot.
Paa throws a body punch but Vieira moves out of range.
Iso Paa is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Paa feints and as Vieira raises his hands in defense, Paa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Paa looking to sit in guard and control but Vieira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Paa looking to control. #T2##SUB#
Paa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vieira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vieira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Paa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vieira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vieira trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Paa manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Paa trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Paa has gone for a leg lock! Vieira slips out almost immediately though and dives into Paa's guard.#REVB##T3##SUB2#
Vieira drops back, looking for a kneebar! Paa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Paa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Paa! #REVR#
Paa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vieira can do to turn this around?
Vieira is not content to let Paa control the position. #SUB#
Paa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Paa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vieira has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Vieira is not content to let Paa control the position.
Vieira tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Paa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Paa tries for a kimura but Vieira is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iso Paa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Paa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iso Paa!
A determined Iso Paa didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: C249: Perkele vs Matsuzaka
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Duggan as he connects with a hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Paa has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL2#
Paa closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Paa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duggan. Paa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paa feints and then cracks Duggan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duggan down.
A big left from Paa misses.
Duggan throws a body punch but Paa moves out of range.
Paa with the counter takedown but Duggan avoids it easily.
Duggan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Paa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Paa defending well as Duggan loads up on a big left hand.
Paa throws a leg kick but Duggan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Duggan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paa was well out of range. Poor timing from Duggan.
Paa steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Duggan throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Paa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duggan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Duggan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Duggan keeping full guard, as Paa tries to pass. #T1#
Duggan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paa's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Paa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Duggan wants to control from the top but Paa keeps moving.
Duggan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Duggan throws a sloppy strike and Paa has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Duggan is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Paa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Iso Paa!
A determined Iso Paa didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: C239: Hoost vs Kersikov
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haden.
Paa throws a poor cross that misses
and Haden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haden looks to throw the jab but Paa is out of range.
Haden with a jab.
Paa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paa lands a slapping body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Paa has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Haden checks the leg kick.
Paa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa with the inside leg kick.
Paa looks to land a body kick but Haden moved away.
Paa moves out of range as Haden strikes.
Haden blocks the body kick.
A low kick from Paa misses #TD#
so Haden counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haden trying to control the position from guard on top but Paa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Haden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paa's guard.
Paa wants to improve his position but Haden is controlling well. #SUB2#
Paa looking for submissions off his back.
Paa is looking to control Haden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paa avoid being mounted?
Haden drops an elbow to the side of Paa's head.
Haden works his way into full mount!
Haden scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T2#
Haden landing strikes from the mount and Paa is in trouble!
Haden fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Paa is working to get back to half guard.
Haden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Haden looking to control but Paa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Haden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Haden postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Paa looks a forlorn figure.
Haden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Paa is looking to get to half guard.
Haden tries to control but Paa wriggling away.
Haden content just to control the position here.
Paa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Haden is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Haden with shots to the head and body - Paa looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haden lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Haden connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Haden working Paa over with strikes here.
Paa is trying desperately to improve position.
Paa taking shots to the head.
Paa taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haden working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Paa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Haden controlling from the full mount.
Haden landing strikes, looking to finish!
Paa is trying desperately to improve position.
Haden lands with some strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A big right from Haden misses.
Paa thuds his right hand into Haden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Paa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haden throws a shot from downtown. Paa moves away and avoids it.
Paa tries to land a body kick
letting Haden counter with a right hand.
Haden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paa manages to avoid it.
Paa misses with an uppercut.
Haden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paa.
Paa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haden at a distance.
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paa moves away.
Haden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paa can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Haden will feel that in the morning.
Paa misses the jab.
Haden feinted with a counter takedown.
Paa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haden.
Paa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haden as he jumps to the side. #T1##CL#
Haden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paa, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Haden is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Paa can't fight it off and eventually Haden manages to take the fight to the floor. Paa looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Paa keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
Haden lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Haden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Paa looking for a sweep. Not yet Paa, not yet. #SUB2#
Paa working for a triangle but Haden defends it easily. #T2##SUB2#
Paa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Haden with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Paa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Haden passes into half guard.
Haden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paa keeps working.
Haden is just content to waste time from the top position. Paa takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T3#
Haden trying to control the position from guard on top but Paa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haden advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Paa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haden pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haden is looking to advance position but Paa won't allow it.
Haden wants to advance to full mount but Paa doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Haden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Paa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paa keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Paa has his foot on Haden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haden works his way back into a safe position though.
Haden sitting in guard here, content to control.
Haden advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haden works his way into full mount!
Paa tries to reverse the position but Haden maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Paa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Haden sprawls well initially but Paa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Haden trying to control from the bottom.
Haden is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Paa seems to be working for a kimura but Haden defends the submission attempt.
Haden keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Paa seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa trying to mount his opponent but Haden defends it. #T1#
Haden gets back to full guard.
Paa wants to control from the top but Haden keeps moving.
ZaDarius Haden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haden is keeping the position for now.
Haden trying to control the position.
Paa is looking to pass into half guard but Haden pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Haden is in guard.#REVR#
Haden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Paa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Paa being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Paa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Haden has passed into half guard!
Haden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paa keeps working.
Haden trying to control from Paa's half guard. Paa has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Haden connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Paa keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
Haden looking to sit in guard and control but Paa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Paa looking to sit in guard and control but Haden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Paa is looking for a triangle here but Haden uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Haden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paa keeps working. #T4#
Haden moves into full mount!
Paa is bucking up trying to escape but Haden cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Haden lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
ZaDarius Haden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paa taking shots to the head.
Haden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paa is looking to escape.
Paa is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paa is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
ZaDarius Haden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haden, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaDarius Haden!
A very excited looking ZaDarius Haden 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.

Event: C232: Dracul vs Skurwysynowski
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
St. Gough scores with the left hand. Paa knows he should have avoided that one.
St. Gough has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Paa clinches.
St. Gough working aggressively here.
Paa misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St. Gough.
St. Gough scores with a hook to the body.
St. Gough tries to work over Paa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land.
Paa blocking some punches.
Paa tries a body shot but St. Gough blocks it.
Paa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Paa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
St. Gough lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paa lands a nice uppercut.
Paa throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St. Gough is leaning against Paa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paa lands a body punch.
St. Gough misses with some punches.
St. Gough misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St. Gough throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
St. Gough pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
St. Gough takes a swing at Paa's ribcage but misses.
Paa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Paa takes one on the button.#T1#
St. Gough lands a body shot.
Paa looks to land a body kick but St. Gough moved away.
St. Gough tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Paa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Paa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St. Gough.
Paa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
St. Gough will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
St. Gough rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
St. Gough gets in close and instigates a clinch.
St. Gough tries to throw a body punch but Paa avoids it by throwing St. Gough back against the cage.
St. Gough misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paa tries a body shot but St. Gough blocks it.
St. Gough lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paa or not.
St. Gough tries to throw a body punch but Paa avoids it by throwing St. Gough back against the cage.
St. Gough doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
St. Gough manages to break the clinch.
St. Gough looks to land a right hand but Paa moved out of range.
St. Gough throws a predictable looking body shot
and Paa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Paa has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
St. Gough lands a really nice looking cross but Paa seems unphased. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
St. Gough closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
St. Gough blocks an uppercut.
St. Gough can't find room to land a body shot as Paa controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by St. Gough.
St. Gough makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
St. Gough lands a body shot in the clinch.
Paa looks winded!
Paa misses with a hook to the ribs.
St. Gough blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St. Gough lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
St. Gough pushes Paa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
St. Gough lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Paa gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, St. Gough regains guard.
St. Gough is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Paa is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St. Gough wants to sweep but no luck.
Paa is looking to advance position but St. Gough has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
St. Gough takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Paa is trying desperately to improve position.
Paa is still trying to improve position.
St. Gough trying to control but Paa is having none of it. #SU#
St. Gough is standing up, even though he is in mount. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Paa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. St. Gough manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
St. Gough lands with a hook. Paa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Paa.
Tristan St. Gough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
St. Gough keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
St. Gough gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
St. Gough tries to throw a body punch but Paa avoids it by throwing St. Gough back against the cage.
St. Gough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paa's elbow.
St. Gough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paa's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Paa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Paa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paa misses with a hook from the clinch.
St. Gough misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paa has a couple of punches blocked by St. Gough.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tristan St. Gough dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
St. Gough lands with an overhand left.
Paa lands a jab to St. Gough's midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
St. Gough darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Paa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Good shot there by St. Gough.
St. Gough steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paa.
Paa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Paa's corner calls for a 1-2. Paa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
St. Gough throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St. Gough is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paa can do to turn this around?
St. Gough takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tristan St. Gough is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paa misses the jab.
St. Gough is looking to counter the offense by Paa and move into the clinch.
St. Gough checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Paa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
St. Gough 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.
St. Gough looks to land a left hand but Paa moved out of range nicely.
Paa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
St. Gough has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Paa finds it's way round the side to connect with St. Gough's head.
Paa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
St. Gough swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
St. Gough takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch combination from St. Gough misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Paa misses.
St. Gough takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
St. Gough throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St. Gough misses with a wild body shot.
Paa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A combination from Paa does no damage.
St. Gough tries to clinch up but Paa circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Paa! But no joy.
Paa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
St. Gough was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Paa - that will leave a mark!
Paa slips under a jab.
St. Gough scores with a punch to the head.
Nice cross by Paa.
Paa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St. Gough doesn't manage to clinch there - Paa circles away.
Paa moves out of range of the strikes.
Paa misses with an uppercut. St. Gough saw that one coming.#T2#
Paa lands a body shot.
St. Gough misses with a straight left.
St. Gough scores with a shot to the body.
Paa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A leg kick checked by St. Gough.
St. Gough uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paa.#KD#
St. Gough cracks Paa with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Paa looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can St. Gough finish him? #ROC#Paa is rocked!
No joy there for Paa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paa is still on wobbly legs! Can St. Gough finish him?
St. Gough throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paa.
Paa seems to have recovered his senses.
St. Gough pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Paa tries to keep at a distance but St. Gough has taken the fight into the clinch.
St. Gough lands a body punch in the clinch.
Paa is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by St. Gough.
A quick uppercut on the inside from St. Gough.
St. Gough softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
St. Gough breaks the clinch.
Paa throws a chopping leg kick but St. Gough manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
St. Gough misses with a hook.#T3##CL#
St. Gough pushes Paa up against the cage in a clinch.
Paa lands with a left to the head.
St. Gough blocks a body shot from Paa.
Tristan St. Gough has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paa has a couple of punches blocked by St. Gough.
Paa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paa digs a right hand underneath St. Gough's ribcage. St. Gough let out a lung full of air as it connected.
St. Gough tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
St. Gough tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St. Gough blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paa.
Paa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St. Gough works on Paa's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paa.
St. Gough struggles to land a body shot inside as Paa controls his hands.
Paa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St. Gough blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paa working aggressively here.
Paa blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
A short right from St. Gough.
Paa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
St. Gough misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St. Gough.
St. Gough fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paa throws a head punch that misses.
St. Gough misses with a hook from the clinch.
St. Gough tries to throw a body punch but Paa avoids it by throwing St. Gough back against the cage.
St. Gough lands a body shot.
Paa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paa slowing the pace effectively.
St. Gough throws a head punch that misses.
St. Gough misses with a punch on the inside.
Paa is stalling here.
St. Gough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paa's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paa tries to throw a body punch but St. Gough avoids it by throwing Paa back against the cage. #BC2#
Paa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
St. Gough misses with a wild body shot.
Paa thinks about the counter body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tristan St. Gough will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from St. Gough misses the target.
St. Gough slips under a jab.
St. Gough slips a straight right by Paa.
Paa misses with a low kick as St. Gough jumps back.
Paa is looking to chop away at St. Gough's legs.
Paa takes a swing at St. Gough's ribcage but misses.
St. Gough moves in looking to clinch but Paa pushes him off.
St. Gough fails with an attempt to clinch.
St. Gough jabs Paa right on the nose. Paa blinks but takes it well.
St. Gough tries to clinch there but Paa circles away.
St. Gough bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Paa's head backwards.
Paa thows a body kick. St. Gough tries to catch it but that hurt him.
St. Gough misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Paa.
St. Gough moves out of range of the body kick from Paa.
Paa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. St. Gough sees it coming and avoids it easily.
St. Gough uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paa.
Paa jabs St. Gough to the body, keeping him at a distance.
St. Gough wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tristan St. Gough is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Paa scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big left from St. Gough misses.
St. Gough swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
St. Gough uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paa.
St. Gough lands a jab-cross combination.
St. Gough tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Paa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Paa is looking to score with low kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from St. Gough misses the target.
Paa throws a body shot but no joy.
Paa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
St. Gough scores with a jab.
Paa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Paa shoots in and drives through. St. Gough sprawls well.
St. Gough is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Paa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paa looks to score with a jab to the body but St. Gough is just out of range.
St. Gough fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Paa thows a leg kick but St. Gough checks it
and St. Gough makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
St. Gough scores with a jab.
Paa ducks right into an uppercut from St. Gough. #T2#
St. Gough misses with a straight right.
St. Gough cracks Paa on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Paa falls backwards against the cage. St. Gough follows up with more strikes that drop Paa to his knees. St. Gough keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Paa! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tristan St. Gough!
Tristan St. Gough 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.

Event: C207: Nakagawa vs Obama IV
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Paa rushes St. Gough and presses him up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Paa has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Paa swings wildly with an uppercut but St. Gough uses good head movement to avoid it.
St. Gough lands a body punch.
St. Gough tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St. Gough's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paa lands with a light punch inside.
Paa jumps guard but St. Gough turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
St. Gough working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paa misses with some punches.
Paa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of St. Gough backwards.
St. Gough stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from St. Gough.
Paa looks winded!
A right handed body shot lands from St. Gough.
St. Gough tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paa struggles to land a body shot inside as St. Gough controls his hands.
St. Gough lands a body shot in the clinch.
St. Gough manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
St. Gough scores with a shot to the side of Paa's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St. Gough stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
St. Gough misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
St. Gough pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Paa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from St. Gough finds it's way round the side to connect with Paa's head.
St. Gough scores with a shot to the body.
St. Gough ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paa moves away.
Paa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
St. Gough has closed the distance and engaged Paa in a clinch.
St. Gough leaning against his opponent.
St. Gough lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Paa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St. Gough can't find room to land a body shot as Paa controls the action. #BC#
St. Gough breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paa lands a body shot.
St. Gough has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
St. Gough scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
St. Gough closes the distance and pushes Paa back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land. #BC#
St. Gough manages to break the clinch.
St. Gough doesn't manage to clinch there - Paa circles away. #CL#
St. Gough moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St. Gough stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Paa jumps guard but St. Gough stands there with Paa around his waist. Paa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Paa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St. Gough lands a left hand. #T2#
Paa works on St. Gough's body with a couple of short punches.
St. Gough lands a body punch in the clinch.
St. Gough misses with a body punch.
St. Gough lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
St. Gough's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
St. Gough looks to land a left hand but Paa moved out of range nicely.
Tristan St. Gough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paa misses the shot to the body.
Paa looks for the body kick but St. Gough saw that one coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by St. Gough!
St. Gough checks a low kick from Paa.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Paa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
St. Gough misses with a hook. Paa ducked under it nicely. #CL#
St. Gough moves into the clinch.
Paa lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for St. Gough.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Paa throws a punch but it's blocked by St. Gough.
St. Gough throws a punch but it's blocked by Paa.
St. Gough blocks a body shot from Paa.
St. Gough misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Stalling in the clinch from St. Gough.
Paa lands an uppercut.
A short left from St. Gough.
Paa lands a left hand.
St. Gough lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paa backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land.
St. Gough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paa's elbow.
Paa lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Paa drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Paa working for a triangle but St. Gough defends it easily. #SU#
St. Gough gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Paa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Paa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St. Gough lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Paa tries to land a front kick but St. Gough steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Paa jabs at St. Gough's body.
A combination from St. Gough does no damage. #CL#
St. Gough clinches with his opponent.
Paa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Paa blocking some punches.
St. Gough goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St. Gough fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, St. Gough creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
St. Gough blocking some punches.
St. Gough scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paa.
Paa lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paa misses with some punches.
Paa throws a punch but it's blocked by St. Gough.
Paa blocking some punches.
A short right from St. Gough on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Paa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tristan St. Gough dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Paa is looking to clinch.
Paa throws a chopping leg kick but St. Gough manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
St. Gough avoids the head kick by Paa.
Paa lands a jab to St. Gough's midsection.
Paa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St. Gough.
Paa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
St. Gough leaves Paa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
St. Gough cracks Paa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Paa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St. Gough paws at him with a jab and circles away.
St. Gough is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paa can do to turn this around?
Good exchange - Paa coming out on top.
St. Gough jabs Paa right on the nose. Paa blinks but takes it well.
St. Gough tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
St. Gough is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa misses the jab.
Tristan St. Gough is winning the standup battle so far.
St. Gough jabs at Paa's body.
Paa ducks right into an uppercut from St. Gough. #CL#
St. Gough takes the fight into the clinch.
Paa is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paa.
Paa swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Paa can't find room to land a body shot as St. Gough controls the action.
St. Gough misses with a body punch.
A short right from St. Gough on the inside.
A body shot lands from St. Gough.
Paa scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from St. Gough.
St. Gough tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from St. Gough on the inside.
St. Gough tries to stall but Paa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
St. Gough has a couple of punches blocked by Paa.
St. Gough is looking to control Paa's arms but Paa gets an underhook and turns him. Now St. Gough has his back to the cage.
St. Gough lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Paa misses with a punch to the body.
Paa throws a punch but it's blocked by St. Gough.
St. Gough lands with a left to the head.
St. Gough goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from St. Gough.
Paa tries a body shot but St. Gough blocks it. #T2#
St. Gough makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paa misses with a hook to the ribs.
St. Gough working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paa blocking some punches.
Paa misses with a punch on the inside.
Paa blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St. Gough.
Paa looking to stall.
Paa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from St. Gough.
Paa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. St. Gough smiles and moves away.
St. Gough defending well as Paa loads up on a big left hand.
Paa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. St. Gough defends it nicely.
Tristan St. Gough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iso Paa.
St. Gough scores with a decent looking hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for St. Gough.#ROC#Paa is rocked!#CL#
St. Gough fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paa, pushing him back against the cage.
Paa is still on wobbly legs! Can St. Gough finish him?#T3#
St. Gough swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St. Gough lands with a short shot to the head.
Paa scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Paa.
Paa seems to have recovered his senses.
Paa lands with a right to the head.
Paa misses with some punches.
St. Gough digs a right hand into Paa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paa's gas tank. #BC#
St. Gough's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
St. Gough moves in looking to clinch but Paa pushes him off.
St. Gough scores with a body shot.
St. Gough lands a jab to Paa's midsection.
Paa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
St. Gough tries to close the distance and clinch but Paa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
St. Gough is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paa.
Paa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
St. Gough rushes Paa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
St. Gough swings wildly with an uppercut but Paa uses good head movement to avoid it.
St. Gough lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
St. Gough throws a head punch that misses.
Paa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of St. Gough backwards.
Paa can't find room to land a body shot as St. Gough controls the action.
St. Gough lands a left hand.
St. Gough lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paa backwards.
Nice body punch from St. Gough.
St. Gough creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Paa with a big uppercut! Paa tries to clinch up but St. Gough pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Paa to the mat! Paa covers up and St. Gough unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tristan St. Gough!
Tristan St. Gough spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: C199: Bonaparte vs Kersikov
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
Hallbjornsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hallbjornsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heartless Team in the buildup to the fight.
Iso Paa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallbjornsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Paa has a takedown stuffed.
Hallbjornsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Paa throws a leg kick that misses.
Paa misses with a wild body shot.
Paa tries to move into range but Hallbjornsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hallbjornsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Paa shoots and misses
enabling Hallbjornsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Paa lands with an overhand left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Paa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hallbjornsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hallbjornsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Paa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hallbjornsson will feel that in the morning.
Hallbjornsson punishes Paa's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paa throws a leg kick that misses.
Paa throws a body punch but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body kick.
Paa fails with a takedown attempt.
Adils Hallbjornsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iso Paa.#T1#
Paa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hallbjornsson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hallbjornsson, as that shot connected.
Hallbjornsson lands the left hand.
Hallbjornsson throws a jab when Paa was well out of range.
Hallbjornsson throws the left hand but Paa avoids the punch easily.
Paa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hallbjornsson throws the left hand but Paa avoids the punch easily.
Hallbjornsson slips under a jab from Paa.
A bone on bone clash there as Paa blocks the leg kick.
Hallbjornsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hallbjornsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Paa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Paa throws a leg kick which misses Hallbjornsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Hallbjornsson tries to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson connects with a single shot there.
Paa throws a hook but Hallbjornsson avoids it easily.
It looked like Hallbjornsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Hallbjornsson throws the kick towards the body but Paa avoids it.
Paa slips a straight right by Hallbjornsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hallbjornsson misses with a straight right.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook but Paa avoids it easily.
Paa misses with a straight right.
Hallbjornsson defending well as Paa loads up on a big left hand.
Hallbjornsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Paa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hallbjornsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hallbjornsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hallbjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hallbjornsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Hallbjornsson slips a straight right by Paa.
Hallbjornsson scores with a punch to the head.
Hallbjornsson with a jab.
Hallbjornsson moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3##TD2#
Paa feints and as Hallbjornsson raises his hands in defense, Paa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hallbjornsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Hallbjornsson, not yet.
Paa content to stall in guard here.
Paa wants to control from the top but Hallbjornsson keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hallbjornsson holds on and takes a little breather.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fighters circling - Paa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hallbjornsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paa throws a low kick, looking for Hallbjornsson's leg but Hallbjornsson calmly moves out of range.
Paa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hallbjornsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hallbjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hallbjornsson avoids the body shot from Paa.
Hallbjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Paa.
Hallbjornsson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hallbjornsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Paa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hallbjornsson moves away.
Hallbjornsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hallbjornsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Paa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hallbjornsson connects with a right hand. Paa shakes it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hallbjornsson works Paa's body with a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Hallbjornsson. No joy for Paa on that attempt.
Paa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hallbjornsson swivels and escapes.
A big right from Hallbjornsson misses.
Paa misses with a lunging right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a straight right hand.
Hallbjornsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hallbjornsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Paa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hallbjornsson checks a low kick from Paa.
A slow jab from Hallbjornsson misses its intended target.
Paa tries to close the distance and clinch but Hallbjornsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hallbjornsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adils Hallbjornsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hallbjornsson looks for the body kick but Paa saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Hallbjornsson.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Paa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hallbjornsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hallbjornsson swings for the body but Paa moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Paa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Paa moves in looking to clinch but Hallbjornsson pushes him off.
Paa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hallbjornsson moves away.
Hallbjornsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Paa lands a right hook to the body.
Paa throws out a loose jab but Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paa throws a leg kick but Hallbjornsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hallbjornsson scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Hallbjornsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hallbjornsson slips a jab from Paa.
Paa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Paa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hallbjornsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paa cracks Hallbjornsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hallbjornsson looks to land a right hand but Paa moved out of range.
Hallbjornsson connects with a right hand. Paa shakes it off.#T2#
Paa scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paa shoots in and drives through. Hallbjornsson sprawls well.
Adils Hallbjornsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iso Paa.
Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paa.
Jab from Hallbjornsson.
Paa throws a leg kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paa thinking.
Hallbjornsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hallbjornsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hallbjornsson scores with a shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson misses with an uppercut. Paa saw that one coming.
Paa missing with a left hand there. Hallbjornsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hallbjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hallbjornsson blocks a leg kick.
Hallbjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paa manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Hallbjornsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Paa doesn't seem phased though.
Hallbjornsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Paa jabs at Hallbjornsson's body.
A bone on bone clash there as Hallbjornsson blocks the leg kick.
Paa misses with an uppercut.
Paa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hallbjornsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hallbjornsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paa can do to turn this around?
Paa tries to land a leg kick but Hallbjornsson saw it coming and moves away.
Paa throws an off balance right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a straight right hand.
Paa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paa throws a hook but Hallbjornsson avoids it easily.
Hallbjornsson throwing a counter right hand but Paa manages to avoid it.
Paa throws a poor cross that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice body shot.
Paa misses with a jab to the body
and Hallbjornsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hallbjornsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Paa.
Paa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paa wants to clinch up but Hallbjornsson keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Paa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook
and Paa counters with a stiff right hand.
Paa lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Paa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hallbjornsson's half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Paa is keen to just control but Hallbjornsson is a slippery customer.
Paa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hallbjornsson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hallbjornsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Paa trying to control the position from guard on top but Hallbjornsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hallbjornsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Paa tries to land a leg kick but Hallbjornsson saw it coming and moves away.
Hallbjornsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paa.
Paa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paa misses with a lunging right hand
and Paa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Paa. Hallbjornsson shrugs it off though.
Paa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hallbjornsson defends well and Paa ends up having to push Hallbjornsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Paa throws a poor cross that misses
and Hallbjornsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hallbjornsson looks to land a left hand but Paa moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hallbjornsson. Paa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hallbjornsson walks into a stiff left hand from Paa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hallbjornsson.
Paa throws out a counter right but Hallbjornsson avoids it with no problem.
Hallbjornsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Paa jabs at Hallbjornsson's body.
Paa throws a lazy body kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Paa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Paa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hallbjornsson defends well and Paa ends up having to push Hallbjornsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hallbjornsson misses with a low kick as Paa jumps back.
Paa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hallbjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hallbjornsson scores with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Paa misses the target.
Paa throws the left hand but Hallbjornsson avoids the punch easily.
Paa wants to clinch up but Hallbjornsson keeps it at a distance.
Hallbjornsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hallbjornsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Paa swings for the body but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
Paa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hallbjornsson works the jab nicely.
Paa throws a good cross that connects.
Paa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hallbjornsson.
Paa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hallbjornsson throwing a counter right hand but Paa manages to avoid it.#T2#
Paa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson avoids the body shot from Paa.
Paa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hallbjornsson. Paa does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Paa drives through with a takedown into Hallbjornsson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallbjornsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hallbjornsson managing to control the position.
Hallbjornsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Hallbjornsson, not yet.
Paa won't allow Hallbjornsson to get back to his feet.
Hallbjornsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hallbjornsson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Paa looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hallbjornsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hallbjornsson working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hallbjornsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Paa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Some wild striking there from Paa.
Hallbjornsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Paa just manages to avoid it.
Paa misses with a straight left.
Paa defending well as Hallbjornsson loads up on a big left hand.
Adils Hallbjornsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hallbjornsson throws a good cross that connects.
Paa throws a sloppy body shot
and Hallbjornsson counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Paa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Hallbjornsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hallbjornsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hallbjornsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Paa.
Hallbjornsson lands a nice hook to Paa's body. Paa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hallbjornsson lands a really nice looking cross but Paa seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hallbjornsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Paa off the cage and back into range.
Hallbjornsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Paa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Donk. Hallbjornsson catches Paa right on the button with a cross.
Hallbjornsson misses with a looping right.
Hallbjornsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hallbjornsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paa.
A slow jab from Paa misses its intended target.
Hallbjornsson throwing a counter right hand but Paa manages to avoid it.
Iso Paa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hallbjornsson moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adils Hallbjornsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hallbjornsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adils Hallbjornsson!
A very excited looking Adils Hallbjornsson 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.

Event: ENIGMA 168
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Paa does it's job there.
Paa misses with a right hand
enabling Chandler to counter with a crisp jab.
Paa moves in looking to clinch but Chandler pushes him off.
Paa fails with a takedown attempt.
Paa shoots in and drives through. Chandler sprawls well.#CL#
Paa clinches. #BC2#
Chandler manages to break the clinch.
Chandler misses with a low kick.
Chandler looks to land a left hand but Paa moved out of range nicely.
Paa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paa is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chandler! But no joy.#CL#
Paa drives through and clinches with Chandler against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler lands with a left to the head.
Chandler scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Paa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paa blocks an uppercut.
Paa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paa.
Paa can't find room to land a body shot as Chandler controls the action.
We've been hearing reports that Paa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
Chandler has clasped his hands together around Paa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T1#
Chandler wants to control but Paa is keeping him busy.
Paa wants to control but Chandler postures up.
Chandler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee asks Chandler politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chandler prefers to stall for the moment though.
Paa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paa gets back to half guard.
Paa is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paa trying to control here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chandler is keen to just control but Paa is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Paa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Paa looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Paa looking for a kimura from the bottom but Chandler passes into side control!
Paa is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Paa is not content to let Chandler control the position.
Paa is looking for a sweep.
Paa can't do much from the bottom here.
Chandler trying to control the position but Paa is working away.
Paa is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chandler controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Paa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chandler working away.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Chandler tries to keep at a distance but Paa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chandler lands a hook that snaps the head of Paa backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lawson Chandler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Paa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Paa.
Paa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chandler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Paa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paa lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Paa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chandler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Paa trying to control the position but Chandler is working away.
Chandler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Paa off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paa tries to break free.
Paa is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Chandler tries to get the hooks in deep but Paa pushed the leg off.
Chandler keeps control of the position easily here as Paa tries to buck him off.
Paa just trying to survive but Chandler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T1#
Paa is really stuck here.
Paa is working hard here to advance position.
Paa looking very determined here, making life difficult for Chandler.
Paa is in bad spot here. #T2#
Chandler biding his time, controlling Paa.
Chandler gets his hands free as Paa looks to control.
Paa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Good control from Chandler.
Paa is trying to break free.
Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chandler tries to get the hooks in deep but Paa pushed the leg off. #T3#
Paa trying to control but not successfully.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Paa trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Chandler's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Paa tries to roll but Chandler sticks to his back.
Lawson Chandler has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Paa prevents Chandler from getting a body triangle.
Paa trying to control the hands but Chandler won't let him.
Chandler controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lawson Chandler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Paa scores with a hook to the body. Chandler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Paa gets the takedown into side control.
Chandler wants to control but Paa postures up.#SUB#
Paa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chandler being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler holds on to Paa's head and controls the position momentarily.
Paa tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chandler's legs. #T1##SUB#
Paa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chandler, who protects the arm well.
Chandler is trying to control Paa's posture but Paa avoids it. #SUB#
Paa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chandler rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Paa's guard! Nice work there by Chandler!
Chandler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chandler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Paa is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Paa is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Chandler is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Chandler controlling from mount.
Paa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chandler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chandler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Paa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Paa is squirming around, avoiding Chandler's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Chandler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chandler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Paa wants to control but Chandler is having none of it.
Paa is looking to improve his position but Chandler isn't that keen on the idea.
Chandler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Paa really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paa is squirming around, avoiding Chandler's attempts to control the action.
Paa wants to control but Chandler is having none of it.
Chandler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paa is looking to escape.
Paa tries to hold on but Chandler pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iso Paa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chandler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paa is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lawson Chandler.
I've got Chandler 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lawson Chandler!
Lawson Chandler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ENIGMA 164
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Titus as he connects with a hook.
Paa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Titus is fending him off so far but Paa persists. Nope, Titus circles away and we're back to standing.
Paa thows a leg kick but Titus checks it #TD#
and Titus counters with a shoot takedown. Paa fights it but they end up in guard.
Titus forces his way into half guard.
We've been hearing that Titus has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Paa actively working from the bottom here.
Titus is thwarting Paa's attempts to control the position.
Titus trying to mount his opponent but Paa defends it.
Paa is looking to control Titus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paa avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Paa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Titus pulls his head out easily.
Titus trying to mount his opponent but Paa defends it. #SUB2#
Paa looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Paa wants to control the action here but instead Titus manages to pass to full mount!
Titus prevents Paa from getting the reversal.
Paa wants to control but Titus is having none of it.
Titus tries to control but Paa wriggling away.
Titus lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Paa is working to get back to half guard.
Titus with the ground and pound from mount.
Paa is bucking up trying to escape but Titus cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2#
Titus controlling from mount.
Titus with good strikes from the mount here!
Titus with the ground and pound from mount.
Paa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Paa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Titus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Paa wants to control but Titus is keeping busy.
Titus working the head and body with strikes.
Titus sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Titus moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Paa.#T3#
Paa is looking for a sweep.
Titus working the ground and pound.
Titus trying to control the action but Paa is working from the bottom.
Titus is putting a hurting on Paa here, landing some big shots from side control.
Titus scores with punches from side control.
Titus working away.
Paa tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Paa is letting Titus control him for a moment.
Titus working the head with strikes.
Paa is looking for a sweep.
Titus scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Paa to see if he's OK.
Titus wants to control but Paa is keeping him busy.
Paa is looking to regain half guard here but Titus keeps moving and retains side control.
Titus working away.
Titus working the head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zeke Titus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Titus lands a head shot.
Paa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Titus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paa can do to turn this around?
Titus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Titus thuds his right hand into Paa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Paa shoots in looking for a takedown but Titus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Paa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Titus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Titus shoots in looking for a takedown but Paa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Titus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Paa! But no joy.
Paa throws a leg kick but Titus checks it.
Paa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
Titus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paa trying to control here.
Paa is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Paa is not content to let Titus control the position.
Paa wants to control the action here but instead Titus manages to pass to full mount!
Paa is trying desperately to improve position.
Titus controlling from the full mount.
Paa tries to hold on but Titus pushes him away.
Paa is looking to improve his position but Titus isn't that keen on the idea.
Paa tries to hold on but Titus postures up.
Titus cracks Paa with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T2#
Titus trying to control but Paa is having none of it.
Titus avoids the attempt from Paa to control.
Titus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Titus avoids the attempt from Paa to control.
Paa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Paa working to try and regain half guard.
Titus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Paa is trying desperately to improve position.
Paa tries to hold on but Titus postures up.
Titus controlling his opponent.
Paa tries to hold on but Titus postures up.
Paa working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Titus wants to control the pace but Paa is squirming around nicely.
Paa tries to lock up and control but Titus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Titus prevents Paa from getting the reversal.
Paa tries to lock up and control but Titus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Titus scoring with strikes but Paa is staying in there.
Paa is working to get back to half guard.
Titus landing punches.
Titus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Titus looking to control but Paa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Paa is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zeke Titus dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Paa misses with a wild body shot.
Titus looks to land a right hand but Paa moved out of range.
Titus ducks under a wild hook from Paa.
Titus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Titus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paa but Paa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Titus lands a nice hook to Paa's body. Paa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Paa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Titus.
Titus avoids a kick to the body.
Paa slips a straight right by Titus.
Titus misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa blocks a jab.
Titus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paa.
Titus slips under a jab.
Paa throws a leg kick which misses Titus's front leg but catches the back leg as Titus tries to avoid it.
Titus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paa.
Iso Paa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paa misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Titus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1##SUB2#
Paa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Titus defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Titus trying to control but Paa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Paa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Titus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Titus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Titus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Titus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The referee asks Titus politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Titus prefers to stall for the moment though.
Paa is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Titus working away.
Paa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Paa looking for submissions off his back.
Titus is taking a breather. Paa 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.
Paa is trying to maintain the position but Titus is very close to passing his half guard.
Paa is looking for a sweep. Titus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zeke Titus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Paa looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Titus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Paa is refusing to be controlled, as Titus sits in half guard.
Titus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Titus is looking to take a break and control but Paa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Titus working over Paa with some ground and pound. Paa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Paa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Titus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Titus is trying to control the action in half guard but Paa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Paa is pressing down on Titus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Paa trying to control the position.
Paa keeping moving, preventing Titus from controlling successfully.
Titus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Paa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Titus defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paa wants to control but Titus passes easily into half guard.
Titus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zeke Titus clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Titus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Paa counters with a nice body shot.
Nice jab there from Titus. #TD#
Paa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Titus to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Paa looking to control.
Titus 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.
Paa keeping moving, preventing Titus from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa is trying to control the position but Titus postures up. #SUB2#
Paa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Titus defends well.
Titus trying to control the position from guard on top but Paa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Titus 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.
Titus trying to control but Paa is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Titus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paa.
Titus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paa.
Titus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Paa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Paa throws a low kick, looking for Titus's leg but Titus calmly moves out of range.
Titus looks to throw the jab but Paa is out of range.
Paa cracks Titus with a good jab.
Titus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Titus misses with a straight left.
Paa slips a straight right by Titus.
Titus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Paa scores with a body shot.
Paa throws a hook to the side of Titus's head but Titus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Paa.
Titus looks to score with a jab to the body but Paa is just out of range.
Titus swings widly with a right hand
and Paa counters with a right hand to the body.
Titus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paa.
Titus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paa.
Titus scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Titus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paa as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Titus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Titus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Paa tries to bench press Titus off him but Titus keeps the position. #T3#
Paa wants to control but Titus postures up.
Titus cracks Paa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Titus scoring with punches from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Paa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Titus working the ground and pound.
Titus lands a nice forearm strike.
Paa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Titus trying to control the action but Paa is working from the bottom.
Paa is trying to control Titus's posture but Titus avoids it. #T4#
Paa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Titus landing strikes.
Paa wants to control but Titus postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zeke Titus had his way with Iso Paa in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Titus cracks Paa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Paa throws a low kick but Titus avoids it.
Paa misses with a straight right.
Paa defending well as Titus loads up on a big left hand.
Titus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paa as he jumps to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Paa! But no joy.
Titus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Titus throws a hook but Paa avoids it easily.
Titus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Paa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Titus scores with a jab to the head.
Paa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paa looks to score with a jab to the body but Titus is just out of range.
Titus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Paa sprawls and moves away.
Titus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Titus avoids the head kick by Paa.
Titus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Paa throws a shot from downtown. Titus moves away and avoids it.
Paa takes a swing at Titus's ribcage but misses.
Paa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Titus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Titus ducks under a wild hook from Paa.
Paa darts in looking for a takedown but Titus gets double underhooks and turns Paa into the cage.
Paa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Titus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Titus connects with a nice looking jab.
Paa slips under a jab from Titus.#TD#
Titus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Paa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Titus defends well.
Paa is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Titus passes into half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Paa looking for submissions off his back.
Titus working the head and body with strikes.
Titus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Paa is not content to let Titus control the position.
Titus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Paa is trying to control but Titus passes into side control!
Titus trying to control the action but Paa is working from the bottom. #T3#
Titus landing a few strikes.
Paa wants to control but Titus postures up.
Paa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Titus takes a little break here. Paa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Paa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Titus connects with a nice short shot to Paa's temple. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paa trying to control here.
Titus controlling the action here.
Titus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Paa trying to control but Titus postures up.
Titus wants to take a breather but Paa is having none of it.
Paa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Iso Paa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paa throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zeke Titus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Titus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeke Titus!
Zeke Titus retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Zeke Titus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 160
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
Paa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Paa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Paa looks to land a combination. Brown sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Paa shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Paa has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Paa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Paa misses with a hook.
Brown wants to land a leg kick but Paa is out of range.
Paa moves to clinch but Brown breaks away
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Paa misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Paa ducks down to avoid it.
Paa throws out a leg kick but Brown moves out of range and Paa only half commits. #TD2#
Paa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Paa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Paa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Brown rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Paa's guard! Nice work there by Brown! #T1##SUB2#
Paa is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Brown frees his head nicely. Oh but Paa has switched to an armbar! Brown is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Iso Paa!
Iso Paa got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: Bellicose XXX
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Paa closes the distance and clinches up with Kaori, looking for a takedown. Paa pushes Kaori against the cage but Kaori circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Kaori misses.
Paa works Kaori's body with a nice hook.
Paa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Paa closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land.
Paa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kaori's efforts to push away.
Paa tries to pull guard but Kaori won't allow it. #BC2#
Kaori breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaori looks for the body kick but Paa saw that one coming.
Kaori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paa.
Paa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Paa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kaori stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaori slips a jab from Paa.
Kaori on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kaori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaori fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Paa on the side of the head.
Kaori misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Paa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Paa.
Kaori with a nice cross.
Paa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaori swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Kaori moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land.
A short uppercut from Paa.
Paa keeps control of Kaori as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paa tries to stall but Kaori uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short left from Kaori.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paa.
Kaori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paa jumps guard but Kaori turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iso Paa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaori scores with a shot to the side of Paa's head.
Kaori swings wildly with an uppercut but Paa uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Kaori breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Paa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kaori doesn't seem phased though.
Paa throws a poor cross that misses
and Kaori counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Paa with a nice calf kick.#T2#
Paa looks to land a combination but Kaori avoids it well.
Paa throws a combination. Kaori tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kaori throws an overhand right that lands on Paa's shoulder, as Paa tries to avoid the shot.
Paa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kaori is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kaori misses the jab.
Kaori misses with a body shot.
Paa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kaori appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Paa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Paa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paa throws out the jab. #TD#
Paa gets a double leg takedown into Kaori's guard.#T3#
Paa trying to control but Kaori is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaori is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Paa is looking for a triangle but Kaori pushes his legs off easily.
Paa is trying to control the position but Kaori postures up. #SUB#
Paa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaori doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaori manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kaori preventing the sweep. #T4##SU2#
Kaori stands up and waves to Paa to follow him.
Kaori misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Kaori moves into the clinch successfully.
Paa tries to score a body lock takedown but Kaori shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Kaori.
Kaori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Paa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kaori walks away with a smile on his face. Paa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Iso Paa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaori displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paa.
Kaori moves out of range of the body kick.
Paa fails with the takedown.
Kaori moves away from the strike by Paa.
Kaori only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kaori digs a good hook to Paa's body.
Paa is breathing heavily.
Kaori missing with a left hand there. Paa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Iso Paa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Paa.
Paa swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaori.
Paa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaori tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paa swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Paa takes the fight into the clinch.
Paa wants to stall.
Kaori is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Kaori breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaori walks into a stiff left hand from Paa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kaori has managed to clinch.
Kaori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paa blocking some punches.
Paa lands with a left to the head.
Ichioka Kaori seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Paa swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kaori backwards. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Kaori.
Kaori misses with the head strike.
Paa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaori looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Paa blocks an uppercut.
Paa swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paa stalling in the clinch but Kaori improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paa.
Paa blocks an uppercut.
Paa prevents a body shot from Kaori.
Kaori misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Kaori breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Paa.
Iso Paa is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaori walks into a left hand. #TD#
Paa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kaori to the ground. Paa is now in Kaori's guard.

Kaori uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paa throws a shot to the body.
Kaori fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paa digs a good body shot into Kaori's ribs.
Paa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Paa connects with a crisp jab.
Paa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kaori! But no joy.
Kaori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paa.
Paa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Paa thuds his right hand into Kaori's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Paa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kaori is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paa dives in and grabs Kaori's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kaori pushes down on Paa's head and hops out.#T3#
Paa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Paa lands an overhand right.
A big left from Paa misses.
A slow jab from Kaori misses its intended target.
Paa connects with a right hand. Kaori shakes it off.
Kaori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paa with a nice calf kick.
Paa throws a body shot but no joy.
Paa slips under a jab from Kaori.
Kaori misses with a hook.
Paa scores with a jab to the body.
Paa is looking to slow Kaori down with leg kicks.
Paa is looking to chop away at Kaori's legs. #T4#
Paa checks a low kick from Kaori.
Paa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kaori.
Paa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iso Paa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paa closes the distance but Kaori moves to the side
and Kaori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaori swats away the attempt to clinch by Paa.#CL#
Kaori gets tackled into the cage by Paa. Paa maintains the clinch.
Paa stalls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaori.
Paa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kaori is defending well.
Kaori lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paa scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Paa swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaori.
Paa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Paa is looking to clinch.
A jab from Paa finds it's way through Kaori's defenses.
Nice straight punches there by Paa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Paa.
Paa swings for the body but Kaori moves out of range.
Kaori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaori buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kaori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paa.
Paa avoids the body shot from Kaori.
A low kick lands for Paa.
Paa stuns Kaori with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Paa scores with a hook.
Ichioka Kaori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Paa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kaori looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kaori is pushing Paa's head away, looking to escape. Paa manages to hold on to the position though.
Paa trying to control the action but Kaori is working from the bottom.
Kaori is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Paa is controlling him well.
Paa wants to control but Kaori is keeping him busy.
Ichioka Kaori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the body from Paa misses
and Kaori counters with a right hand to the body.
Paa lands with a cross. #TD#
Paa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kaori sprawls well initially but Paa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaori is trying to stand back up but Paa is controlling him #SUB#
Paa is trying to work for a kimura but Kaori is defending well. #SUB#
Paa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kaori defends it well. #T3##SUB#
Paa seems to be looking for submissions.
Kaori is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Paa is working for a submission of some sort.
Kaori is trying to stand. #SUB#
Paa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kaori has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paa trying to control the action but Kaori is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Iso Paa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kaori is in trouble now - Paa has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Paa has control of Kaori's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kaori regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kaori is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaori flailing away with punches but nothing is landing. #SUB#
Paa goes for an armbar but Kaori turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kaori.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iso Paa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iso Paa!
A determined Iso Paa didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: Bellicose XXIII
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Paa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Danger counters with a crisp one two that drops Paa! Danger thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Paa to his feet! Paa is in big trouble!
Paa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Paa closes the distance and clinches.
Paa wants to take the fight to the mat but Danger manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Paa misses with the head strike.
Danger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Paa misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Paa gets control of Danger's arms and successfully pulls guard. Paa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Danger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Danger passes Paa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Paa is trying to get back to full guard.
Paa is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Danger jumps into side control!#SUB2#
Paa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Danger's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Danger! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Paa has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Danny Danger!
After winning the bout, Danny Danger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bellicose XVI
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Paa connects with a body shot that sends Luciano's belly button to the back.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luciano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Paa scores with a nice right hand.
Iso Paa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Paa can pounce on him.
Paa looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Luciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luciano 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.
Luciano misses with a left hand
and Paa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Luciano misses the target.#CL2#
Paa darts in and clinches Luciano up against the cage.#TD2#
Paa gets control of Luciano's arms and successfully pulls guard. Paa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Paa is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Paa working for a triangle but Luciano defends it easily. #SUB2#
Paa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Luciano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Luciano 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. #SUB2#
Paa is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Luciano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Luciano has managed to get both his arms back between Paa's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Paa looking for a guillotine here but Luciano defends easily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Paa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Luciano defends well.
Paa keeping full guard, as Luciano tries to pass.
Luciano slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Paa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3##SUB2#
Paa is looking for a triangle but Luciano pushes his legs off easily.
Luciano is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Paa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Luciano escapes and throws Paa's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Luciano tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Paa is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Paa manages to get back to half guard.
Paa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paa trying to hold on to Luciano's head to control him but Luciano postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luciano trying to mount his opponent but Paa defends it. #SUB2#
Paa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Luciano pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Paa stuns Luciano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Paa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Luciano's sensitive parts.
Paa throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano counters with a right hand to the body.
Paa throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Luciano 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.
Paa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Luciano as he avoids it easily.
Luciano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paa. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luciano appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
Paa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Luciano's head.
Paa moves to clinch but Luciano breaks away
and Luciano counters with a straight right hand.
Paa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Luciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paa throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Luciano counters with a crisp right hand that drops Paa! Luciano lets Paa back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Paa fails with a takedown attempt.
Luciano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Luciano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Paa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luciano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#KD#
Luciano lands a big right hand that sends Paa crashing to the mat! Luciano stays standing though and waves Paa back to his feet!#T2#
Paa tries to clinch but Luciano is having none of it.
Paa blocks a jab.
Luciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paa.
Luciano cracks Paa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Paa misses with an uppercut
and Luciano counters with a right hand from hell and Paa is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Luciano!
Charles Luciano retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Charles Luciano gave a big smile as he said 'Pfff he was trying to stick his tongue in my ass to make me tap.'.

Event: Bellicose X
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Paa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nagasaki misses with a looping left.
Paa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A low kick lands for Nagasaki.
Paa throws a sloppy head kick and Nagasaki moves out of range easily.
Nagasaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paa.
Paa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Paa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Iso Paa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Nagasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagasaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Paa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Paa is out of range.
Paa moves out of range of the leg kick from Nagasaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Paa misses its intended target.
Paa defending well as Nagasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Paa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #TD#
Paa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paa being controlled here momentarily.
Nagasaki being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Paa wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving.
Paa stopping the sweep attempt from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki looking to control.
Nagasaki keeping moving, preventing Paa from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Paa has gone for a leg lock! Nagasaki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Paa's guard.#REVB#
Nagasaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Nagasaki is sitting in close to Paa's body. Paa has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Nagasaki is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Nagasaki is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Paa.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Iso Paa!

Event: Bellicose l
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Frank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Paa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paa lands with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Frank.
Frank defending well as Paa loads up on a big left hand.
Frank looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Frank takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paa throws a leg kick which misses Frank's front leg but catches the back leg as Frank tries to avoid it.
Paa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Frank's head.
Paa scores with a body shot.
Paa scores with a jab.
Paa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Frank has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frank lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Paa moves forwards but Frank connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Paa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frank moves away.
Paa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frank.
Paa is looking to slow Frank down with leg kicks.
Frank misses with a straight left.
Paa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Paa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frank was well out of range. Poor timing from Paa.
Paa tries to clinch there but Frank circles away. #T1#
Frank chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Paa can pounce on him.
Paa lands a jab to Frank's midsection.
Jab by Frank.
Frank moves to clinch but Paa breaks away
and Paa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frank sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab, jab by Paa - just one landing. #CL2#
Frank closes the distance and pushes Paa back into the cage.
Paa throws a punch but it's blocked by Frank.
Paa tries to pull guard but Frank won't allow it. #TD#
Paa manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Frank is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Paa has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Frank is looking to defend but Paa has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Frank! Paa pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Frank taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Iso Paa!

Event: LAFC 55
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1##TD#
Paa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Levangasti is trying to defend but Paa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Paa is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Levangasti is looking for a sweep. Paa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Paa is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Levangasti still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Levangasti has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Paa manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levangasti is keen to just control but Paa is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paa tries to get to full guard but Levangasti has control of the leg. #T1#
Levangasti winds up and cracks Paa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Levangasti wants to control but Paa is keeping him busy.
Well, if Levangasti is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Paa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Levangasti pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Paa has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Levangasti. Oh but Paa has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Levangasti goes limp - he's gone! Paa jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Iso Paa!
Iso Paa retains his heavyweight title!

Event: LAFC 53
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Paa cracks Veainu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Paa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Paa has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#KD#
Veainu cracks Paa with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Paa looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Veainu finish him? #CUT#It looks like Iso Paa has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veainu slips under a jab from Paa.
Veainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Veainu thinking.
A cross from Paa lands.
Veainu throws an overhand right that lands on Paa's shoulder, as Paa tries to avoid the shot.
Paa delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Veainu gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Paa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Veainu looks to land a right hand but Paa moved out of range.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paa was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
Veainu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paa.
Veainu lands a head shot.
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Veainu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Veainu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Veainu misses with a double jab.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paa misses with a hook.
Veainu misses with a right hand
and Paa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veainu stuffs the takedown attempt from Paa. Paa gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Veainu drops Paa with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Paa looks back up at him and smiles so Veainu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #T3#
Veainu slips a straight right by Paa.
Paa staying out of range there.
Veainu throws a body punch but Paa moves out of range.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Paa throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Paa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Veainu's half guard.
Veainu keeping control of the position. #T4##SUB2#
Paa seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paa in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Paa wants to work for an arm triangle but Veainu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Veainu is defending against the submission attempts here by Paa. #SUB2#
Paa is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vunipola Veainu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Iso Paa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paa manages to avoid it.
Paa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Veainu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Paa counters with a nice uppercut.
Vunipola Veainu is winning the standup battle so far.
Veainu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Paa counters with a stiff right hand.
Veainu misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Paa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Paa ducks down to avoid it.
Paa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Veainu swings widly with a right hand
and Paa counters with a straight right hand.
Paa feints and then cracks Veainu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Veainu down.
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Veainu.
A shot to the liver by Paa. Beautiful body shot.
Paa lands an overhand right.
Paa fails with the takedown
and Veainu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paa. #T2#
Paa throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Paa defending well as Veainu loads up on a big left hand.
Veainu misses with a hook
and Paa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Veainu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Paa there.#T3#
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Veainu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Paa. That one must have hurt.#TD2#
Paa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Veainu's guard.
Paa trying to control the position from guard on top but Veainu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Veainu controls Paa momentarily but Paa frees himself.
Paa looking to sit in guard and control but Veainu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4##SUB2#
Paa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Veainu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Veainu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Veainu wants to control from the top but Paa keeps moving. #SUB2#
Paa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Veainu is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Veainu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paa is trying to keep Veainu in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iso Paa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Paa lands with a good body shot.
Paa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target.
Paa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good leg kick by Paa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu looks to land a right hand but Paa moved out of range.
Veainu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the body from Veainu misses #TD2#
and Paa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Veainu!
Iso Paa has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB2#
Paa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Veainu has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Paa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Veainu, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Paa swings around for an armbar but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Paa's guard.#SUB2#
Veainu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Veainu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SUB2#
Paa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Veainu defends well.
Veainu controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Paa is looking for a triangle but Veainu pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Paa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Paa working a defensive guard but Veainu passes into half guard.
Paa is looking to improve his position.
Veainu controlling the action here.
Paa wants to get back to full guard.
Paa manages to get to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paa wants to sweep here but Veainu controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Paa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Veainu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Paa has his feet on Veainu's thighs here. He's pushed Veainu 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! Veainu screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Iso Paa!
Iso Paa is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: LAFC Vegas 2
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Paa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Paa shoots in looking for a takedown but Simunic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Paa walks into a straight right hand from Simunic.
Simunic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Simunic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simunic misses with a jab, cross combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Paa misses its target.
Some bone on bone action there as Simunic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Paa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Paa throws a looping overhand right but Simunic ducks down to avoid it.
Paa digs a good hook to Simunic's body.
Paa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simunic.
Simunic throws a hook but Paa blocks it.
Simunic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Paa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simunic moves forwards but Paa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Paa misses with a low kick.
Paa scores with a jab. Simunic acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD#
Paa looking to score a takedown here. Simunic is defending well but Paa drives through and ends up in Simunic's guard.#T1#
Simunic can't keep his opponent in guard - Paa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Paa is looking to stall here but Simunic recovers full guard.
Paa looking to pass the guard.
Paa wants to control from the top but Simunic keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simunic can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2##SUB#
Paa has hold of Simunic's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Simunic tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Paa cranks the arm and Simunic screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Simunic, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Iso Paa!

Event: LAFC Vegas
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Paa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Paa.
Paa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A head kick misses from Jackson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Paa.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Paa throws a body kick that misses.
Paa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paa is looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paa scores with a jab to the head.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Paa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paa lands with a shot to the body.
Paa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Paa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Paa looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Paa moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJackson.#KD#
Paa cracks Jackson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Paa has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jackson to stand back up!#ROC#Jackson is rocked!
Paa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Paa finish him?
It looks like Paa has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jackson swings for the body but Paa moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Paa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Paa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paa clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Paa counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Paa lands a big right hand that sends Jackson crashing to the mat! Paa stays standing though and waves Jackson back to his feet!
Paa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson unleashes a big counter combination but Paa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Paa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paa lands a front kick.
Jackson looks winded!
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Paa is just out of range.
Paa cracks Jackson with a hook to the temple - Jackson is on wobbly legs here! Paa swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Jackson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Paa wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Iso Paa!

Event: LAFC Montreal
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Schlesien scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paa. Schlesien does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paa swings widly with a right hand
and Schlesien counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paa. Schlesien does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schlesien stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paa.
Paa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schlesien was well out of range. Poor timing from Paa.
Paa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Paa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Paa swings for the body but Schlesien moves out of range.
Paa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schlesien tries to counter with a clinch but Paa shakes him off and moves away.
Schlesien connects with a leg kick.
Paa thuds his shin into the meat of Schlesien's side.
Schlesien moves out of range as Paa strikes.
Paa is looking to wear down Schlesien with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Schlesien has managed to clinch.
Schlesien cracks Paa with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schlesien just leaning against Paa, taking a breather.
Paa tries to throw a body punch but Schlesien avoids it by throwing Paa back against the cage. #T1#
Paa lands with a light punch inside.
Paa misses with the head strike.
Schlesien has Paa pushed against the cage.
We've been informed that Schlesien has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Paa throws a head punch that misses.
Schlesien tries a body shot but Paa blocks it.
Paa swings wildly with an uppercut but Schlesien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schlesien's elbow.
Schlesien lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paa.
Paa blocks an uppercut.
Paa working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paa can't find room to land a body shot as Schlesien controls the action. #BC2#
Schlesien breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Schlesien wants to clinch but Paa slips to the side
and Paa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paa misses with a leg kick
and Schlesien counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schlesien moves into range and connects with a jab.
Schlesien takes a swing at Paa's ribcage but misses.
We've been hearing reports that Paa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Schlesien throws a leg kick which misses Paa's front leg but catches the back leg as Paa tries to avoid it.
Paa cracks Schlesien with an open hand slap.
Paa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paa moves forwards but Schlesien connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Paa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Paa lands with a straight right. Schlesien didn't see that one coming.
Paa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schlesien pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schlesien stuns Paa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Paa misses with a body shot.
Paa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schlesien.
Schlesien keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Paa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Schlesien throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paa staying out of range there.
Schlesien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schlesien ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Iso Paa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schlesien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paa.
Schlesien keeps the fight on the outside.
Paa misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Paa finds it's target.
Paa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Schlesien misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good exchange - Schlesien coming out on top.
Paa throws a jab when Schlesien was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schlesien! But no joy.
Schlesien steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paa.
Schlesien wants to counter the offense by Paa and move into the clinch position.
Paa misses with a straight right.
Schlesien wants to counter with a clinch but Paa pushes him away.
A swing and a miss from Paa.#T4#
Paa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schlesien is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paa.
Paa avoids a kick to the body.
Schlesien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paa throws a leg kick but Schlesien checks it.
Paa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Schlesien checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good work by Schlesien as he checks the leg kick.
Schlesien steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Paa.
Paa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schlesien.
Schlesien moves in looking to clinch but Paa pushes him off.
Paa throws a shot from downtown. Schlesien moves away and avoids it.
Schlesien scores with a kick to the midsection.
Paa throws out a leg kick but Schlesien moves out of range and Paa only half commits.
Schlesien uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paa.
Schlesien swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Paa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paa cracks Schlesien with an open hand slap.
Paa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schlesien manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schlesien scores with a jab to the head.
Paa lands a jab.
A nice leg kick from Schlesien, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paa throws a jab but it's blocked by Schlesien.
Paa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Paa misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa throws a chopping leg kick but Schlesien manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Paa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Schlesien is out of range and Paa settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Paa.
A shot to the body from Schlesien misses
and Paa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schlesien avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Schlesien needs to keep his hands up - Paa had a free shot at his head there.
Paa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schlesien.
Schlesien let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big right from Paa misses.
Paa misses the shot to the body.
Paa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Paa throws a push kick but Schlesien slaps the foot to one side.
Schlesien wants to counter the offense by Paa and move into the clinch position.
Schlesien with the inside leg kick.
Schlesien takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Paa throws a body kick that misses.
Schlesien avoids the body shot from Paa.
Schlesien gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paa.
Schlesien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Schlesien.
Schlesien comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Paa swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Schlesien moves into the clinch.
Paa stalling in the clinch. #T2#
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!
Paa misses with a body punch.
Paa swings wildly with an uppercut but Schlesien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Iso Paa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schlesien lands with a light punch inside.
Paa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schlesien can do to turn this around?
Paa working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paa misses with a body punch.
Paa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schlesien throws a punch but it's blocked by Paa.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Paa here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paa misses with a body punch.
Paa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schlesien's elbow.
Schlesien works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Paa.
Schlesien can't find room to land a body shot as Paa controls the action. #T3#
Schlesien tries to throw a body punch but Paa avoids it by throwing Schlesien back against the cage.
Schlesien struggles to land a body shot inside as Paa controls his hands.
Schlesien blocking some punches.
Paa misses with the head strike.
Paa misses with some punches.
Schlesien leaning his opponent against the cage.
Schlesien lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Paa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schlesien backwards.
Schlesien is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Paa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schlesien is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Paa fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Paa tries to work over Schlesien's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Schlesien as the two fighters clinch.
Paa swings wildly with an uppercut but Schlesien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schlesien wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schlesien.
Schlesien tries to throw a body punch but Paa avoids it by throwing Schlesien back against the cage.
Paa struggles to land a body shot inside as Schlesien controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Schlesien stalling. #BC2#
Schlesien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schlesien throws a body punch but Paa moves out of range.
Paa is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schlesien lands a body shot. #CL#
Paa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Schlesien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Schlesien.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa dominated that second round.
That's time! Paa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Paa connects with a body shot.
Schlesien fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Paa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Paa throws a body shot but no joy.
Paa throws the left hand but Schlesien avoids the punch easily.
Paa throws a lazy right hand but Schlesien sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schlesien moves out of range of the strikes.
Schlesien staying out of range there.
Paa misses with an uppercut. Schlesien saw that one coming.
Schlesien throws a body shot but no joy.
Paa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Paa there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schlesien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Iso Paa is winning the standup battle so far.
Schlesien scores with a jab to the body.
Schlesien wants to land a leg kick but Paa is out of range.
Paa misses the jab.
Paa throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Paa wants to clinch up but Schlesien keeps it at a distance.
Paa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Paa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schlesien looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schlesien fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paa manages to avoid it.
Schlesien lands a nice hook to Paa's body. Paa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Paa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Paa misses with a kick to the body.
Paa moves out of range as Schlesien throws a body kick.
Paa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schlesien momentarily.
Schlesien dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Paa. That did some damage!
Paa misses with a straight right.
Paa scores with a spinning back kick!
Paa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schlesien throws out the jab. #T2#
Paa motions for Schlesien to come forward. Paa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paa throws a solid leg kick but Schlesien takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Paa.
Schlesien throws a series of punches but Paa avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paa throws a leg kick that misses.
Paa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Schlesien finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Schlesien checks a leg kick.
Paa blocks the body kick.
Paa throws a wild body kick that Schlesien sees coming a mile off.
Schlesien lands a nice looking body kick.
Schlesien scores with a jab to the body.
Schlesien misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Schlesien tries to get set, Paa tries to push him back and clinch up but Schlesien manages to avoid the attempt.
Schlesien takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Schlesien avoids the body shot from Paa.
Good leg kick by Paa.
Schlesien stuns Paa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Paa throws a lazy right hand but Schlesien sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schlesien tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paa was well out of range. Poor timing from Schlesien.
Schlesien misses with a kick to the body.
Paa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Schlesien stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paa.
Schlesien misses with a kick to the body.
Paa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schlesien throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Paa slips a jab from Schlesien.
Paa throws a jab but it's blocked by Schlesien. #T4#
Schlesien scores with a kick to the midsection.
Schlesien misses with a looping right.
Paa tries to clinch
and Schlesien counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by Paa. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Paa there.
Paa is looking to score with low kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Paa as he connects with a hook.
Schlesien throws a body kick that misses #CL#
and Paa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Schlesien scores with a shot to the side of Paa's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schlesien.
Paa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right from Schlesien on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Iso Paa.
Well Paa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iso Paa!

Event: LAFC 42
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A left lands for Paa.
Veainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Veainu slips under a jab from Paa.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
Paa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Paa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Paa slips a straight right by Veainu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veainu! But no joy.
Paa shoots for a takedown but Veainu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Paa throws a head kick that misses.
Veainu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1##CL#
Paa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paa throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Paa.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veainu.
Veainu misses with some punches.
Paa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Veainu is keeping busy.
Paa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Veainu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paa throws a head kick that misses.
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. Paa moves away and avoids it.
Paa connects with a solid leg kick.
Paa tries for a takedown but Veainu circles away easily
and Veainu counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Paa to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Veainu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vunipola Veainu!
Vunipola Veainu is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: LAFC 38
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Boombada slips under a jab.
Paa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boombada throws a left and a right that both miss
and Paa counters with a good low kick that Boombada was not able to check.
Boombada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boombada throws a hook but Paa blocks it.
Boombada misses the jab.
Paa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Paa slips a jab from Boombada.
Paa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boombada's sensitive parts.
Boombada misses with a hook. Paa ducked under it nicely.
Boombada missing with a left hand there. Paa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paa looks to land a left hand but Boombada moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Boombada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paa connects with a right hand. Boombada shakes it off.
Paa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boombada looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boombada misses with a lunging right hand
and Paa counters with a nice uppercut.
Boombada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boombada lands the left hand.
Paa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#Boombada is rocked!
Boombada defending well as Paa loads up on a big left hand.
Boombada loads up on a big right hand but Paa slips the punch.#T1#
Boombada slips a straight right by Paa.
It looked like Boombada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paa fails with a takedown attempt.
Boombada throwing a counter right hand but Paa manages to avoid it.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Paa! Boombada is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iso Paa!
Iso Paa is the new heavyweight champion!
Africa Boombada spoke after the fight, saying 'No woman,no cry'.

Event: LAFC 32
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Levangasti connects with a single shot there.
Paa stuns Levangasti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Levangasti throws a body punch but Paa moves out of range.
Levangasti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Paa throws a head kick that misses.
Levangasti drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Paa defends it well.
Paa tries to land a leg kick but Levangasti saw it coming and moves away.
Paa throws the left hand but Levangasti avoids the punch easily.
Paa throws a big shot that misses.
Paa cracks Levangasti with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.
Paa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paa tries a head kick but it misses.
Levangasti blocks a head kick by Paa.
Levangasti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paa.
Paa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Levangasti.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Levangasti shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Paa tries to roll over but Levangasti keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Paa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Levangasti pulls his head out easily.
Paa is trying to maintain the position but Levangasti is very close to passing his half guard.
Paa moves into full guard. #SUB#
Paa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Levangasti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Paa has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Levangasti should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Paa has tightened it up now! Levangasti should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Iso Paa!

Event: Guts & Glory
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Paa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee fails with the takedown.
Paa is looking to counter punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lee or perhaps it was just good defense by Paa, which made it look bad.
Paa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#TD2#
Lee closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lee lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Paa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lee trying to control but Paa is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa is trying to keep Lee in close. #SUB#
Paa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Paa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Paa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Paa looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily. #SUB#
Paa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Lee drops back looking for a leg! Paa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paa manages to kick Lee off! Lee jumps back into Paa's guard. #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.#SUB#
Paa looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily. #SUB#
Paa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lee trying to control but Paa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Paa is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Paa is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Paa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Lee drops back looking for a leg! Paa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paa manages to kick Lee off! Lee jumps back into Paa's guard. #SUB2#
Lee 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. #SUB#
Paa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Paa trying to control the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee passes Paa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lee is looking to advance position but Paa won't allow it.
Paa is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paa avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Paa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Paa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Paa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura but Paa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lee tries to clinch up but Paa circles away and keeps his distance.
Paa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paa throws a body shot but no joy.
Paa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paa pinned against the cage. Paa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Paa scores with a takedown into Lee's guard.#SUB2#
Paa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paa has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
Lee trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Paa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Paa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Iso Paa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paa trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Lee has his foot on Paa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paa works his way back into a safe position though.
Paa tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Paa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2##SUB#
Paa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lee defends well.
Lee pushes down on Paa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Paa trying to control but Lee postures up.
Paa is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Lee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lee. #SUB#
Paa looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Paa wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well. #SUB#
Paa looking for submissions off his back.
Lee prevents Paa from improving his position.
Lee is thwarting Paa's attempts to control the position.
Lee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lee. #SUB#
Paa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Lee is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Paa as he works his way to full guard. #SUB#
Paa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.
Paa looking to control.
Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Paa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
A lazy left from Paa finds it's target.
Paa misses with a straight left.
Lee fails to land the takedown.
Lee avoids the head kick by Paa.
Paa looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Paa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Robert Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paa lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Robert Lee has been cut.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Paa shows good takedown defense.
Iso Paa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lee on the side of the head.
Lee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paa tries to avoid it but Lee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paa to the ground. Paa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paa circles away.#TD#
Paa 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.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Lee working for a triangle but Paa defends it easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Paa wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #SUB#
Paa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lee is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lee has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Paa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lee passes into side control.
Paa prevents Lee from improving position.
Paa tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.#T2##SUB2#
Lee is trying to get an arm triangle but Paa is defending well.
Lee advances nicely into full mount.
Lee moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Paa showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Paa is having to fend off submission attempts from Lee, who is looking to sink in the choke. Lee doesn't have the hooks in though and Paa manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Paa trying to move into half guard but instead Lee has managed to sweep!#REVB##T3##SUB#
Paa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lee escapes and throws Paa's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Lee is trying to get an arm triangle but Paa is defending well.
Paa seems a little lost for a moment, as Lee dominates the positioning.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Paa wants to control but Lee postures up.
Paa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lee.
Paa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lee is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Lee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Lee works to advance to full mount. Paa defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Paa tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
Poor strikes thrown by Lee there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Lee is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Paa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Paa!
Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Paa from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Lee's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Paa lands a right hook to the body.
Paa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.
Lee slips under a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Paa sprawls well. He's pushed Lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Paa takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Paa throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paa tries to avoid it but Lee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paa to the ground. Paa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Paa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Paa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Iso Paa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Lee.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Paa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paa punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Paa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lee to the ground. Paa is now in Lee's guard.
Lee is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee keeping full guard, as Paa tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Paa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lee! #REVB#
Paa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Paa is not content to let Lee control the position.
Paa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lee. #SUB#
Paa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
Paa is trying to control but can't.
Paa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2##SUB#
Paa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Paa working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily. #SUB#
Paa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lee passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Paa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Paa tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Paa is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
Paa gets back to half guard.
Paa tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Lee is keen to just control but Paa is a slippery customer.
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Paa defends it.
Paa trying to control here. #SUB#
Paa looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Lee is working for a submission of some sort.
Paa tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Paa is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lee is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Paa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa had his way with Robert Lee in that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Lee's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Paa lands a jab to Lee's midsection.
Paa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Paa swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Paa looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Paa throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Lee counters with a shoot takedown. Paa fights it but they end up in guard.
Lee trying to control but Paa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Paa's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Paa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Paa is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Paa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Paa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lee defends well.#SUB#
Paa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lee defends well.
Paa working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lee trying to control but Paa is working from the bottom.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paa is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Paa is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Paa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Lee advances position into side control!
Paa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Paa trying his best to control but Lee has mounted him.
Paa tries to control the position but Lee now has his back.
Lee is not going to allow Paa to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Lee has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lee not allowing Paa to control his hands.
Robert Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Paa tries to break free.
Paa covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Lee is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Paa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Paa. #SUB2#
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Paa defends easily.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Paa from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert Lee.
I think Paa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:46
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iso Paa!
Iso Paa retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: GOLD & GLORY
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Bispen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bispen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
An inside leg kick from Paa misses.
Paa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Paa dodges the punch combination from Bispen.
Bispen throws an off balance right hand
and Paa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paa throws a body kick that misses.
Paa takes one to the chin there.
Bispen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bispens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bispen walks into a straight right hand from Paa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bispen misses with a few strikes there.
Paa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bispen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paa. Bispen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bispen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Paa works Bispen's body with a nice hook.
Paa looks to score with a jab to the body but Bispen is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Bispen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Decent striking displayed by Bispen there.
Paa throws a jab when Bispen was well out of range.
Bispen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Paa. That one must have hurt.
Paa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Paa slips a straight right by Bispen.
Bispen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bispen is looking to counter punch.
Bispen slips a jab from Paa.
Paa moves forwards but Bispen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Paa.
Bispen moves out of range of the body kick.
Bispen scores with a jab.
Paa walks into a left hand.
It looks like Bispen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
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!
Paa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bispen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paa dodges the punch combination from Bispen. #T2#
Bispen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Paa misses the shot to the body.
Bispen is looking to counter punch.
Paa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Paa moves out of range as Bispen strikes.
Paa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bispen takes a step back to recover.
Paa lands with an uppercut that bounces Bispen off the cage and back into range.
Bispen throws a right hand that misses
and Paa counters with a straight right hand.
Paa cracks Bispen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Paa slips a straight right by Bispen.
Paa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bispen.
A punch combination from Bispen misses.
Bispen avoids a kick to the body.
Bispen throws a right hand that Paa ducks under and follows up with a left that Paa also avoids with ease.
Bispen throws a jab but it's blocked by Paa.
Paa throws a leg kick
and Bispen counters with a three punch combo that has Paa backing up. Paa nods at Bispen to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Paa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bispen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bispen lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Bispen gets tackled into the cage by Paa. Paa maintains the clinch.
Bispen tries to circle away but Paa has him pinned against the cage.
Bispen takes a shot to the head.
Paa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bispen to keep the fight standing.
Bispen is trying to push Paa away but Paa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bispen can't break the clinch.
Paa has Bispen pressed against the cage, preventing Bispen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bispen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bispen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bispen tries to break free but Paa pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bispen.
Paa throws a punch but it's blocked by Bispen.
Bispen wants to break free but Paa has control.
Bispen blocks an uppercut.
Paa lands with a light punch inside.
Paa tries to work over Bispen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bispen wants to break free but Paa has control. #T4#
Paa lands a nice uppercut.
Paa lands a left hand.
Paa throws a punch but it's blocked by Bispen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bispen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paa.
Bispen wants to break free but Paa has control.
Paa has Bispen pressed against the cage, preventing Bispen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bispen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Paa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bispen backwards. #TD2#
Paa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bispen uses from the top position.
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.#SUB2#
Paa has his foot on Bispen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bispen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Paa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bispen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Paa pushes a forearm under Bispen's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bispen is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Iso Paa! Iso Paa retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: GFC 23 -
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
Paa misses with a hook.
A head kick by Paa misses #CL#
and Bryant counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Paa breaks from the clinch.
Bryant blocks the body kick.
Bryant feinted with a counter takedown.
Paa misses with an uppercut. Bryant saw that one coming.
Bryant lands a glancing blow to the side of Paa's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant shoots in for a double leg but Paa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Bryant looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Paa!#T1#
Bryant trying to control the action but Paa is working from the bottom.
Paa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bryant wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bryant trying to control the action but Paa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bryant is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Paa has escaped the position, nice work there.
An elbow from Bryant crashes against the mat.
Bryant gets to mount! Paa was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bryant wants to control the pace but Paa is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Paa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bryant wants to pass to mount but Paa is defending the position.
Bryant is looking to stall here but Paa recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Paa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Paa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bryant defends well.
Bryant passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Paa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bryant pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Paa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bryant is working away from the top position though.
Bryant is looking to take a break and control but Paa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paa wants to improve his position but Bryant is controlling well. #SUB2#
Paa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bryant lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Paa is looking to control Bryant 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paa avoid being mounted?
Paa moves into full guard.
Bryant wants to pass the guard but Paa is keeping the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bryant scoring with some ground and pound.
Bryant is pushing down on Paa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Paa is fighting to maintain full guard but Bryant has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bryant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paa keeps working.
Bryant is pressing down on Paa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paa is holding on for now.
Paa is looking to control Bryant 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paa avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Bryant 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.
Bryant prevents Paa from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bean Bryant dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A slow jab from Paa misses its intended target.
Bryant half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bryant fails to land the takedown.
Paa scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bryant closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Paa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Paa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bean Bryant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Paa keeping moving, preventing Bryant from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Paa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Paa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bryant with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paa pulls Bryant in to control the position. #SUB2#
Paa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bryant defends it easily.
Bryant has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Paa keeping moving, preventing Bryant from controlling successfully.
Bryant 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. #T2##SUB2#
Paa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paa keeping full guard, as Bryant tries to pass.
Bryant not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Paa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bryant defends it easily.
Bryant tries to free his leg and advance position but Paa is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Paa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bryant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bryant wants to control from the top but Paa keeps moving. #T3#
Bryant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bryant passes Paa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Paa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bryant .
Bryant takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Paa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bryant 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bryant 's back!
Bryant is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Our spies down at at Räkälä inform us that Paa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Paa looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Paa looking for the RNC.
Bryant is trying to break free. #T4##SUB2#
Bryant won't enjoy being in this position. Paa looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Bryant is tapping - it's over boys! Paa picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Iso Paa!
Iso Paa is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: GFC 19 - Bryant vs. Bispen
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A head kick from Paa lands but Up takes it in his stride.
Up has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Up there as he acknowledges the shot.
Paa throws a jab when Up was well out of range.
Paa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Räkälä in the buildup to the fight.
Paa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Up drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Paa defends it well.
Paa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Up counters with a shoot takedown. Paa fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Up trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Up trying to control the position from guard on top but Paa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Paa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Up doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Up manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Paa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Up defends well.
Up throwing strikes from guard but Paa blocks nicely. #SUB#
Paa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Up wants to control from the top but Paa keeps moving. #T2#
Up looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Up got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Up has managed to get both his arms back between Paa's legs - danger averted.
Up preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Paa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Paa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Up escapes and throws Paa's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Paa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Up is looking to take a break and control but Paa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Up throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Paa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Paa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paa wants to get back to full guard.
Paa trying to control from the bottom.
Up trying to control from half guard but Paa is working away. #SUB#
Paa looking for submissions off his back.
Paa is looking to escape.#SUB#
Paa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Up pulls his head out easily.
Up working over Paa with some ground and pound. Paa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Up seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Up wants to get back to his feet.
Up is looking to take a break and control but Paa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Up. #SUB#
Paa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Up pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Up is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Paa looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Paa misses with a straight right.
Paa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paa throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Up counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Up wants to get back to his feet.
Up is thwarting Paa's attempts to control the position.
Paa preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1#
Paa is trying to control but can't.
Paa is looking for a sweep. Up is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Up throwing shots but Paa is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Paa actively working from the bottom here.
Up seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Paa actively working from the bottom here.
Paa is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Paa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Paa looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Paa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Up is trying to control. Paa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Up seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Paa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paa is staying active underneath Up, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Up content to control rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Paa wants to control but Up is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Paa throws a head kick but Up moves out of range.
Up tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Paa misses with a looping left.
Up on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Paa misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
Paa throws a head kick that misses.
Up takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Paa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paa throws a head kick that misses.
Up is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Paa missing with a left hand there. Up was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Paa cracks Up with an open hand slap.
Up moves out of range of the strikes.
Paa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Up under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Paa.
Up with the counter takedown but Paa avoids it easily.
Up uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paa.
Up tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Paa. Those never looked like landing.
Paa misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Up counters with a single leg into guard. Paa didn't expect that. #SUB#
Paa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Up defends it easily.#SUB#
Up got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Up has managed to get both his arms back between Paa's legs - danger averted.
Paa keeping moving, preventing Up from controlling successfully.
Grow Up has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Paa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Up is pushing down on Paa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Paa is fighting to maintain full guard but Up has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Paa actively working from the bottom here.
Up not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Paa actively working from the bottom here.
Up seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Up throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Paa looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Paa manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Up throws a big elbow that misses.
Up works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Paa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grow Up has got the better of the ground game so far.
Up throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paa is trying to maintain the position but Up is very close to passing his half guard.
Paa wants to improve his position but Up is controlling well.
Up throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Up tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Paa tries to roll over but Up keeps him under control.#SUB#
Paa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Up is trying to work for a kimura but Paa is defending well. #T4##SUB#
Paa looking for submissions off his back.
Paa wants to improve his position but Up is controlling well. #SUB2#
Up is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Paa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Up is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Up not landing any meaningful shots this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Iso Paa.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iso Paa!

Event: GFC 16 - Kable vs. Lee
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Eibert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eibert tries to clinch up.
Eibert moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#It looks like Donald Eibert has been cut.
Paa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Eibert is looking to clinch.
Eibert tries to clinch but Paa moves away
and Paa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eibert tries to clinch up but Paa circles away and keeps his distance.
Eibert is looking to clinch but Paa is avoiding it.
Eibert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paa circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Paa to counter with a crisp jab.
Paa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eibert takes a swing at Paa's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eibert throws a head kick that misses
and Paa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eibert looks to throw a body kick
and Paa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Eibert is rocked!
Eibert gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Paa gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Eibert is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iso Paa!

Event: TK 9: Pohjola
Date: Sep 01, 2021

#R1#
Paa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Titus.
Zeke Titus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paa cracks Titus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#It looks like Zeke Titus has been cut.
Paa misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Paa.
Titus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Paa wants to clinch up but Titus keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Titus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Paa actively working from the bottom here.
Paa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Paa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Paa looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Titus is nestled in close to Paa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Paa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Paa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Titus distracts Paa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Paa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Titus tries to free his leg and advance position but Paa is retaining full guard.
Titus content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Titus avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Titus trying to control the position from guard on top but Paa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Paa working for submissions but it's allowed Titus to get to half guard.
Titus is nestled in close to Paa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Paa trying to control here.
Titus controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Paa looking for submissions off his back.
Titus working Paa over with strikes. #T3##SUB2#
Paa has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Titus escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Titus!
Paa struggling a bit here.
Paa is looking to regain half guard here but Titus keeps moving and retains side control.
Titus looks up at the clock and then as Paa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Titus smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Paa is not content to let Titus control the position.
Paa can't do much from the bottom here.
Titus scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Paa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Titus trying to control the action but Paa is working from the bottom.
Paa tries to buck Titus off but Titus is having none of it.
Titus lands a nice forearm strike.
Paa taking a bit of punishment here - Titus scoring with strikes.
Paa wants to control but Titus postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Paa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zeke Titus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zeke Titus's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Titus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Paa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Titus pulls his head out easily.
Paa wants to improve his position but Titus is controlling well. #SUB2#
Paa looking for a kimura from the bottom but Titus passes into side control!
Zeke Titus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titus creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Paa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paa regains half guard.
Titus is trying to control the action in half guard but Paa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Titus is pressing down on Paa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paa is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Paa actively working from the bottom here.
Titus winds up and cracks Paa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Titus slows the pace down in half guard.
Titus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Titus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Titus wants to take a breather but Paa is having none of it.
Titus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Titus lands a couple of good shots and Paa has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Paa is taking damage to the body and head.
Paa just trying to survive but Titus is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Paa tries to break free.
Paa prevents Titus from getting a body triangle.
Titus connects with a big shot to the side of Paa's head. #T3#
Titus is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
I really don't envy Paa right now.
Titus not allowing Paa to control his hands.
Paa staying busy and making it hard for Titus to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Titus controlling the positon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Titus connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Paa to escape the position.
Titus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paa can do to turn this around?
Titus controlling well, preventing Paa from escaping the position.
Titus is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Titus keeps control of the position as Paa tries to break free. #T4#
Titus cracks Paa with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Paa from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Will Titus go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Paa breaks Titus's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Paa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Titus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Titus has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Paa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Titus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Paa is looking for a triangle but Titus pushes his legs off easily.
Paa keeping moving, preventing Titus from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zeke Titus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zeke Titus's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Nice body punch from Paa.
Paa walks into a left hand. #CL#
Titus drives through and clinches with Paa against the cage.
Titus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Titus blocking some punches.
Titus is leaning against Paa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Titus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Titus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paa blocking some punches.
Titus works on Paa's body with a couple of short punches.
Paa misses with some punches.
Titus lands a nice uppercut.
Titus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land.
Titus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paa.
Paa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Titus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Titus scores with a shoulder strike.
Paa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
A hook to the body from Titus.
Titus lands a hook that snaps the head of Paa backwards.
Paa letting Titus take a breather here.
Titus wants a takedown but no success here.
Titus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Titus lands with a short shot to the head.
Titus lands with a left to the head.
Titus throws a punch but it's blocked by Paa.
Paa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paa working aggressively here.
Titus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Titus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paa backwards.
Paa swings wildly with an uppercut but Titus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Titus working aggressively here.
Titus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paa.
Titus lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Titus lands with a left to the head.
Titus throws a punch but it's blocked by Paa.
Titus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Titus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paa stalling.
A short right from Titus.
A right hand to the body from Titus. #TD#
Titus has clasped his hands together around Paa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Titus grinds an elbow into Paa's temple.
Paa is looking for a sweep.
Titus is staying tight to Paa's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Paa taking a bit of punishment here - Titus scoring with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Paa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paa taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB#
Titus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Paa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Titus taking a breather here.
Paa sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Paa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Titus is taking a breather. Paa 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.
Titus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paa keeps working. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Titus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Titus trying to control from half guard but Paa is working away.
Paa manages to get to full guard.
Titus landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Paa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Titus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zeke Titus clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Zeke Titus's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4##TD#
Titus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Titus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Paa is looking to control Titus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paa avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Paa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paa is in trouble now - Titus has advanced to mount!
Paa takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Titus cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Paa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Titus punishing his opponent with strikes. #T1#
Titus punishing his opponent with strikes.
Titus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Titus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Titus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Titus looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Titus is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC#Paa is rocked!
Paa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Paa is still in real trouble! Can Titus finish him?
Titus with a couple of short strikes.
Paa is trying to escape the mount.
Paa gets back to half guard.#T2#
Titus lands strikes from half guard.
Paa manages to get to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Titus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Titus scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Paa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paa seems to have recovered his senses.
Titus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Paa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Titus has passed into half guard! #T3#
Titus wants to take a breather but Paa is having none of it.
Titus lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Titus lands a nice short elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Paa trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Titus with a couple of short strikes.
Paa is trying desperately to improve position.
Titus is landing with some decent strikes but Paa is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Paa is trying to escape the mount.
Titus is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
BOOM! Titus connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Titus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paa is looking to escape.
Paa is bucking up trying to escape but Titus cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Titus lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Titus looking to control but Paa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Paa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Titus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Titus is stalling here but it's allowed Paa to get half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zeke Titus had his way with Iso Paa in that round.
The cut man is working on Zeke Titus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
A decent looking cross lands there for Paa.
Titus wants to clinch up but Paa keeps it at a distance.
Titus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Titus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Titus trying to control the position but Paa is working away.
Titus cracks Paa with a big right hand but Paa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Paa gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Paa looking for submissions off his back.
Titus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Titus wants to take a breather but Paa is having none of it. #T1#
Titus working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Still in half guard, Titus seems content to control.
Paa is trying to get back to full guard.
Titus drops an elbow to the side of Paa's head. #SUB2#
Paa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Paa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Titus working the head and body with strikes.
Zeke Titus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Titus stalling.
Titus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Paa for as long as he can get away with.
Paa tries to roll over but Titus keeps him under control.
Titus wants to pass to mount but Paa is defending the position.
Titus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Paa gets full guard.#SUB2#
Paa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Titus is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Paa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Titus controls the pace.#SUB2#
Paa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Titus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Titus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Titus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Titus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Titus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paa throws out the jab.
Paa throws a head kick but Titus moves out of range.
Titus with a jab.
Titus lands a lovely overhand right.
Iso Paa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Paa wants to clinch.
Titus connects with a right hand. Paa shakes it off.#CL#
Titus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paa, pushing him back against the cage.
Paa working aggressively here.
Paa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paa misses with some punches.
Paa misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paa throws a punch but it's blocked by Titus.
Zeke Titus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Iso Paa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zeke Titus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Titus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeke Titus!
Zeke Titus retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Zeke Titus started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TK 6: Louhi
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Paa throws an overhand right that lands on Buffay's shoulder, as Buffay tries to avoid the shot.
Buffay wants to counter the offense by Paa and move into the clinch position.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Paa.
Paa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Buffay at a distance.
A slow jab from Paa misses its intended target.
Paa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Buffay doesn't manage to clinch there - Paa circles away.
Buffay takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Buffay blocks a jab.
Buffay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buffay has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Paa.#CL#
Paa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Buffay, pushing him back against the cage.
Buffay jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Paa walks away with a smile on his face. Buffay gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Buffay on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Paa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Buffay doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Buffay defending well as Paa loads up on a big left hand.
Paa takes a swing at Buffay's ribcage but misses.
Buffay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Buffay moves out of range of the strikes.
Buffay takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Paa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Buffay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buffay.
Paa misses with a looping left.
Buffay is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Buffay misses with a series of wild punches.
Paa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Paa dodges the punch combination from Buffay.
The fighters circling - Paa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buffay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paa as he jumps to the side.
Iso Paa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chandler Buffay.
Paa connects with a solid leg kick.
Paa lands a jab to Buffay's midsection.
Iso Paa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paa stuns Buffay with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buffay chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Paa can pounce on him. #T2#
A low kick from Buffay is predictable there
and Paa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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!
Buffay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paa circles away quickly and effectively.
Paa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A telegraphed right hand from Paa misses the target.
Buffay misses with a double jab.
Paa lands a jab.
Paa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Paa clinches.
Paa stalling against the cage.
Paa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Paa lands with a left to the head.
Paa keeps control of Buffay as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Paa.
Buffay can't find room to land a body shot as Paa controls the action. #T3#
Buffay tries to pull guard but Paa won't allow it.
Buffay prevents a body shot from Paa.
Buffay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paa is pushing Buffay up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Paa lands a body punch.
Buffay looks winded!
Buffay prevents a body shot from Paa.
Buffay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Paa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Paa has Buffay pressed against the cage.
Paa lands a left hand.
Buffay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Buffay is rocked!
Buffay is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Buffay is still on wobbly legs! Can Paa finish him?
Paa swings wildly with an uppercut but Buffay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buffay blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Paa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land.
Buffay blocks an uppercut.
Paa throws a head punch that misses.
Buffay seems to have recovered his senses.
Buffay has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Paa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Buffay can turn it around.
Paa scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paa scores with a shoulder strike.
Paa unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Buffay! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Paa is unloading with more strikes now! Buffay drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iso Paa!

Event: TK 3: Lemminkäinen
Date: Jun 30, 2021

#R1#
Paa blocks a leg kick.
Paa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Paa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Phineas Turner has been cut.
Turner tries to land a leg kick but Paa saw it coming and moves away.
Paa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turner throws a series of punches but Paa moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Paa.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Paa.
Paa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turner has time to react.
Turner throws a leg kick but Paa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Paa blocks a head kick by Turner.
Paa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Paa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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!
Paa lands a right hook to the body.
Paa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gymi in the buildup to the fight.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Turner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Paa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Turner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Paa lands with a cross.
Paa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turner staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turner! But no joy.#T1#
Turner gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Paa gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iso Paa!
Phineas Turner was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck that nigga'.

Event: EFC 16
Date: Jun 09, 2021

#R1#
Paa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Paa misses with a hook.
Paa throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by Paa.#CL2#
Paa closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Paa.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paa.
Paa digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Paa has Johnson pressed against the cage.
Paa lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paa.
Paa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land. #T1#
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson tries to work over Paa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paa lands an uppercut.
Paa tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paa.
A nice left hand lands by Paa.
Paa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Paa lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Paa gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Paa.
Paa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Paa stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Paa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Paa lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Paa. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Paa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paa lands a right hand.
Paa throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Paa working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Paa.
Paa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Paa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Still in the clinch, Paa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Paa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paa digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paa.
Paa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Paa pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Paa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Paa lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. #T3#
Paa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Paa misses with a punch on the inside.
Paa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paa.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
Paa misses with the head strike.
Paa dips a shoulder and cracks Johnson with a mighty uppercut! Johnson falls back against the cage and Paa unloads with a barrage of strikes! Johnson 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 - Paa screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iso Paa!

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