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Event:
PL MMA 18 Gaston vs Moore
Date: Mar 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Oaza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wolfie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oaza has a takedown stuffed.
Wolfie was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wolfie stuffs the takedown attempt from Oaza. Oaza gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Wolfie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Oaza.
Teo Wolfie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pascala Oaza.
Oaza motions for Wolfie to come forward. Oaza throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Wolfie tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfie blocks a head kick by Oaza.
Wolfie avoids the head kick by Oaza.
It looked like Wolfie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Oaza.
Oaza doesn't manage to clinch there - Wolfie circles away.
#T1#
Oaza fails to land the takedown.
Wolfie was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oaza tries for a takedown but Wolfie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oaza throws a wild body kick that Wolfie sees coming a mile off.
Oaza lands a jab to the nose.
Wolfie slaps away a takedown attempt from Oaza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No joy there for Oaza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wolfie was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oaza fails with the takedown.#T2#
Oaza looks for a takedown but Wolfie sprawls well.
Wolfie is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pascala Oaza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oaza looks for a takedown but Wolfie sprawls well.
Oaza misses with a series of wild punches.
Wolfie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A head kick by Oaza misses
and Wolfie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oaza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Wolfie misses its target.#T3#
Oaza throws a right hand that Wolfie ducks under and follows up with a left that Wolfie also avoids with ease.
Wolfie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oaza looks winded!
Oaza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wolfie tries to avoid it but Oaza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wolfie to the ground. Wolfie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wolfie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oaza wants to clinch up but Wolfie keeps it at a distance.
Oaza doesn't manage to clinch there - Wolfie circles away.
Wolfie leaves Oaza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Wolfie misses its target.
Wolfie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wolfie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oaza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wolfie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wolfie blocks a head kick by Oaza.
#T4#
Oaza tries to clinch up but Wolfie circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oaza.
Oaza shoots in for a takedown but Wolfie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oaza tries to clinch but Wolfie is having none of it.
Oaza fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolfie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oaza tries to clinch up
and Wolfie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teo Wolfie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Wolfie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A counter left hand to the body from Wolfie misses its target.
Pascala Oaza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oaza looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oaza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wolfie as he jumps to the side.
Oaza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolfie.
It looked like Wolfie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Oaza.
Oaza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wolfie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oaza can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfie stuffs the takedown.
Wolfie was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Teo Wolfie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pascala Oaza.
Oaza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wolfie as he avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Wolfie misses its target.
Oaza is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oaza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Wolfie stuffs the takedown.
Wolfie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A counter left hand to the body from Wolfie misses its target.
Oaza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wolfie sprawls well. Wolfie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oaza gets slowly back to his feet.
Oaza wants to clinch up but Wolfie keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Oaza doesn't manage to clinch there - Wolfie circles away.
Wolfie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oaza shoots in for a takedown but Wolfie shows good takedown defense.
Oaza tries to close the distance and clinch but Wolfie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oaza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wolfie but Wolfie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Teo Wolfie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Oaza with that takedown attempt.
Wolfie stuffs the takedown.
Wolfie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oaza.
#T3#
Oaza lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wolfie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oaza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wolfie is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Oaza misses with a takedown attempt - Wolfie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Wolfie misses its target.
Wolfie 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.
Wolfie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wolfie wants it to stay on the feet.
Wolfie was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oaza shoots in and drives through. Wolfie sprawls well.
Wolfie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Teo Wolfie is winning the standup battle so far.
Oaza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Wolfie circles away from the clinch attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Wolfie misses its target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oaza.
Oaza shoots and misses
and Wolfie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Oaza might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Wolfie has got the better of the exchanges.
Oaza shoots for a double leg takedown but Wolfie sprawls well. He's pushed Oaza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oaza misses with a body shot.
Wolfie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oaza throws a sloppy head kick and Wolfie moves out of range easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wolfie keeps the fight on the outside.
Wolfie was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oaza darts in looking for a takedown but Wolfie gets double underhooks and turns Oaza into the cage.
Wolfie was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teo Wolfie dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Oaza shoots in for a double leg but Wolfie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wolfie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oaza. Wolfie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wolfie was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oaza shoots in for a takedown but Wolfie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wolfie was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oaza shoots in and drives through. Wolfie sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Wolfie tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teo Wolfie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pascala Oaza.
Oaza wants to clinch.
Wolfie is looking to wear down Oaza with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Oaza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oaza tries a low kick but Wolfie avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Wolfie tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oaza darts in looking for a takedown but Wolfie gets double underhooks and turns Oaza into the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Wolfie misses its target.#T1#
Oaza fails with the takedown
and Wolfie counters with a left to the body.
Wolfie keeps the fight on the outside.
Oaza tries to clinch up.
It looked like Wolfie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Oaza.
Wolfie swats away the attempt to clinch by Oaza.
It looked like Wolfie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Oaza.
Oaza shoots in and drives through. Wolfie sprawls well.
It looked like Wolfie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Oaza.
Oaza fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Oaza fails with the takedown
and Wolfie counters with a nice body shot.
Oaza darts in looking for a takedown but Wolfie gets double underhooks and turns Oaza into the cage.
It looked like Wolfie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Oaza.
Wolfie stuffs the takedown.
Oaza closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wolfie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oaza thinking.
Oaza shoots for a double leg takedown but Wolfie sprawls well. He's pushed Oaza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oaza shoots in for a takedown but Wolfie shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Wolfie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Oaza.#T3#
Oaza misses with a takedown attempt
and Wolfie counters with a right hand to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oaza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wolfie stuffs the takedown.
Wolfie stuffs the takedown attempt from Oaza. Oaza gets slowly back to his feet.
Wolfie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oaza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wolfie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wolfie was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oaza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wolfie is fending him off so far but Oaza persists. Nope, Wolfie circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Wolfie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Oaza.
Oaza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wolfie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oaza somewhat.#T4#
Oaza fails with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Wolfie tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oaza shoots in looking for a takedown. Wolfie tries to sprawl out of it but Oaza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wolfie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wolfie is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pascala Oaza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oaza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wolfie as he avoids it easily.
Wolfie was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teo Wolfie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wolfie 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teo Wolfie!
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Event:
PL MMA 12 Nova vs Horn
Date: Feb 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Oaza darts in looking for a takedown but Spirit gets double underhooks and turns Oaza into the cage. #CL#
Oaza rushes Spirit and presses him up against the cage.
Oaza cracks Spirit with a nice body shot.
Spirit can't break the clinch.
Oaza is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Spirit tries to pull guard but Oaza holds him up against the cage and eventually Spirit drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Spirit breaks from the clinch.
Spirit fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spirit dives in for a single leg takedown but Oaza sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pascala Oaza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Spirit.
Spirit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oaza pinned against the cage. Oaza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Oaza has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Spirit is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Oaza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spirit throws a front kick aimed at Oaza's knee but Oaza avoids it well.
Oaza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Spirit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spirit shoots in for a takedown but Oaza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spirit tries for a takedown but Oaza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spirit darts in looking for a takedown but Oaza gets double underhooks and turns Spirit into the cage. #CL#
Oaza gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spirit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2##TD#
Oaza manages to pull guard.
Oaza wants to sweep but no luck.
Spirit wants to control from the top but Oaza keeps moving.
Oaza tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Spirit stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Spirit shoots in looking for a takedown but Oaza manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spirit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A shot to the liver by Oaza. Beautiful body shot.
No luck for Oaza with that takedown attempt.
As Oaza backs off Spirit throws a huge counter combo but Oaza manages to avoid it all.
Spirit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oaza pinned against the cage. Oaza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Spirit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spirit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Oaza wants to clinch up but Spirit keeps it at a distance.
Spirit with the counter takedown but Oaza avoids it easily.
Oaza shoots in but no luck this time.
Danga de danga de dang - Oaza scores with a four punch combination!
Oaza fails with a takedown attempt.
Spirit tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Oaza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spirit, pushing him back against the cage.
Spirit throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Spirit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Oaza shoots in looking for a takedown. Spirit tries to sprawl out of it but Oaza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spirit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Spirit as Oaza shoots in.
Spirit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Spirit moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Spirit manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Spirit is predictable there
and Oaza counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Oaza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spirit steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Oaza.
Oaza moves out of range of the body kick from Spirit.
Oaza throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Spirit counters by clinching up.
Spirit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Oaza pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Oaza leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pascala Oaza dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Spirit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oaza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oaza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oaza slaps away a takedown attempt from Spirit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oaza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spirit defends it nicely.
Oaza misses with a takedown attempt - Spirit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascala Oaza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spirit is looking to clinch but Oaza is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Spirit clinches up with Oaza and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Spirit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Oaza fails with the takedown.
Oaza tries to bum rush Spirit with a series of wild strikes but Spirit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spirit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Oaza checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spirit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spirit with a poor takedown #CL#
and Oaza moves into the clinch.
Spirit gets underhooks to prevent Oaza's takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Oaza - that landed with a thud.
Oaza content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Oaza is trying to push Spirit away but Spirit has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oaza keeps control of Spirit as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oaza displaying some good clinch control by pressing Spirit up against the cage.#T2#
Oaza tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Oaza manages to pull guard.
Oaza is trying to keep Spirit in close.
Oaza has a closed guard, preventing Spirit from standing up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spirit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oaza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spirit with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Spirit wants to control from the top but Oaza keeps moving.
Spirit is looking to work some ground and pound but Oaza has wrist control.
Spirit is looking to work some ground and pound but Oaza has wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Oaza throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Spirit clinches up with Oaza and pushes him back against the cage.
Spirit lands a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Spirit's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spirit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oaza avoids it.
Oaza is trying to pull guard but Spirit has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Spirit drags the fight down to the ground.
#T4#
Spirit is looking to sweep but instead, Oaza has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Spirit actively working from the bottom here.
Oaza prevents Spirit from standing back up.
#ES2#
Spirit manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Oaza keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Oaza tries to pull guard but Spirit holds him up against the cage and eventually Oaza drops back down to his feet.
Spirit tries to pull guard but Oaza holds him up against the cage and eventually Spirit drops back down to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spirit tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oaza just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Spirit 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Oaza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spirit.
Spirit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oaza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oaza shoots in for a takedown but Spirit shows good takedown defense.
Pascala Oaza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Oaza or perhaps it was just good defense by Spirit, which made it look bad.
Spirit shoots in for a takedown but Oaza shows good takedown defense.
Oaza has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascala Oaza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spirit shoots for a double leg takedown but Oaza sprawls well. He's pushed Spirit's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Spirit moves into the clinch.
Spirit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spirit is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Oaza to keep the fight standing.
Oaza stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1##BC#
Oaza breaks from the clinch.
Spirit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oaza stuffs the takedown attempt from Spirit. Spirit gets slowly back to his feet.
Spirit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oaza wants to clinch up but Spirit keeps it at a distance.
Oaza fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Oaza gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spirit has Oaza pressed against the cage, preventing Oaza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spirit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oaza.
#BC2#
Spirit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Spirit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oaza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spirit circles away quickly and effectively.
Oaza circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Oaza closes the distance and clinches.
Oaza fails to pull guard.
Oaza can't get the takedown.
Oaza is trying to pull guard but Spirit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Spirit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Spirit drives through and clinches with Oaza against the cage.
#BC#
Oaza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Oaza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oaza misses with a takedown attempt
and Spirit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Spirit has closed the distance and engaged Oaza in a clinch.
Oaza tries to circle away but Spirit has him pinned against the cage.
Spirit tries to land knees in the clinch but Oaza avoids the damage to the body.
Spirit fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Spirit missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Spirit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oaza shoots in looking for a takedown. Spirit tries to sprawl out of it but Oaza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spirit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spirit tries for a takedown but Oaza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It appears Oaza was looking to counter with a kick there.#T4#
Oaza avoids the head kick by Spirit.
Oaza swings for the body but Spirit moves out of range.
Oaza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spirit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oaza somewhat.
Spirit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Spirit looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oaza shoots in looking for a takedown but Spirit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oaza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spirit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oaza as he avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacob Spirit.
I think Spirit 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Spirit!
Jacob Spirit took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
PL MMA 8 Huchko vs Joe
Date: Jan 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Oaza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Spirit counters with a two punch combo.
Oaza has a takedown stuffed.
Oaza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spirit defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascala Oaza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spirit looks for a takedown but Oaza sprawls well.
Spirit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oaza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spirit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oaza as he avoids it easily.
Spirit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Oaza connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spirit scrambles back to his feet.
Spirit has a takedown stuffed.
A counter left hand to the body from Oaza misses its target.#T1#
Oaza blocks a head kick by Spirit.
Spirit misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spirit or perhaps it was just good defense by Oaza, which made it look bad.
Spirit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oaza pinned against the cage. Oaza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oaza attempts a counter takedown but Spirit avoids it well and moves away.
Spirit tries a head kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spirit.
Oaza shoots in for a takedown but Spirit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spirit shoots in for a takedown but Oaza shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Spirit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oaza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spirit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oaza.
Spirit has his takedown stuffed
and Oaza counters with a left and a right that stings Spirit.
Spirit looks winded!
Oaza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spirit is fending him off so far but Oaza persists. Nope, Spirit circles away and we're back to standing.
Spirit steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Oaza.
Oaza fails with the takedown
and Spirit counters with a series of strikes. Oaza will be more careful next time no doubt.
Spirit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spirit tries for a takedown but Oaza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Spirit. No joy for Oaza on that attempt.
Oaza tries for a takedown but Spirit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Oaza forces Spirit back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Spirit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Spirit stuffs the takedown attempt from Oaza. Oaza gets slowly back to his feet.
Oaza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oaza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spirit.
Nice takedown defense from Spirit. No joy for Oaza on that attempt.
Spirit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oaza moves away.
Spirit tries to clinch but Oaza moves out of range.
Oaza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spirit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oaza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spirit sprawls well. Spirit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oaza gets slowly back to his feet.
Spirit is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Spirit as Oaza shoots in.
Spirit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Spirit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spirit slowing the pace effectively.
Spirit is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Oaza is defending well.#BC#
Oaza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spirit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spirit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Oaza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oaza shoots in for a takedown but Spirit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oaza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Spirit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Oaza clinches up with Spirit and pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Spirit drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oaza gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Oaza jumps guard.
#ES#
Oaza is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spirit fails to pull guard.
Oaza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spirit walks away with a smile on his face. Oaza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jacob Spirit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spirit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oaza. #T1#
Oaza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascala Oaza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spirit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oaza tries to clinch but Spirit moves out of range.
Spirit lands a slapping body shot.
Oaza fails to land the takedown.
Spirit is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Spirit shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oaza sprawls well. Oaza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spirit gets slowly back to his feet.
Oaza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oaza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spirit tries to avoid it but Oaza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spirit to the ground. Spirit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spirit is looking to clinch but Oaza is avoiding it.
Oaza tries to counter by clinching up but Spirit breaks away and moves out of range.#T2##TD2#
Oaza tries to sprawl but Spirit drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Spirit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
My spies in GYM inform me that Spirit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Oaza is looking to improve his position.
Spirit is just content to waste time from the top position. Oaza takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Oaza trying to strike off his back.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spirit tries to stand but Oaza is controlling from the bottom.
Spirit passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Spirit tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Spirit is looking to take a break and control but Oaza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oaza wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Spirit wants to control but Oaza is keeping him busy. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Oaza keeping his opponent close.
Spirit working away.
Spirit in side control, throwing shots but Oaza defends.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Spirit has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Spirit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Oaza counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jacob Spirit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Spirit tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Oaza counters with a stiff right hand.
Oaza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spirit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oaza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spirit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oaza.
Spirit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oaza as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Oaza moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Oaza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oaza shoots in and drives through. Spirit sprawls well.
Oaza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spirit swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascala Oaza. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Oaza throws a head kick but Spirit moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spirit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spirit wants it to stay on the feet.
Spirit tries to clinch up but Oaza circles away and keeps his distance.
Spirit misses with a takedown attempt - Oaza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oaza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oaza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spirit is fending him off so far but Oaza persists. Nope, Spirit circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Spirit clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Spirit ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spirit no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Spirit controls Oaza momentarily but Oaza frees himself. #T2#
Spirit trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oaza sitting in guard here, content to control.
Spirit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oaza's guard. #REVB#
Spirit trying to control the position from guard on top but Oaza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spirit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Spirit throwing strikes but missing.
Oaza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Oaza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Oaza trying to control the action but Spirit is working from the bottom.
Oaza is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#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.
Spirit is looking to control Oaza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spirit avoid being mounted?
Spirit is looking for a sweep. Oaza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jacob Spirit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spirit wants to get back to his feet.
Spirit is looking for a sweep. Oaza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oaza passes to side control.
Spirit is trying to control Oaza's posture but Oaza avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spirit tries to buck Oaza off but Oaza is having none of it.
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 Pascala Oaza.
I think Spirit 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jacob Spirit!
A determined Jacob Spirit 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!
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Event:
PL MMA 4 Huchakov vs Beltran
Date: Jan 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Oaza misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spirit looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Oaza clinches up with Spirit and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Oaza pulls guard successfully.
Spirit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Oaza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oaza is trying to control the position but Spirit postures up.
Oaza is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Oaza is looking for a triangle but Spirit pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oaza throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Spirit 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. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spirit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Oaza keeping moving, preventing Spirit from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Oaza instigates a clinch.
Spirit tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Oaza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Oaza has managed to clinch.
Oaza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Oaza pulls guard effortlessly. #T2#
Oaza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oaza trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Oaza 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.
Oaza is trying to control the position but Spirit postures up. #ES#
Oaza uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Oaza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spirit's waist but Spirit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oaza off to one side.
Spirit steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Oaza.
Spirit stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascala Oaza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oaza is defended easily by Spirit.#CL#
Oaza has managed to clinch.
#T3#
Oaza is looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Oaza - that landed with a thud.
Oaza is working for takedown but Spirit is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Oaza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Oaza closes the distance and clinches.
Spirit is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Oaza tries to score a body lock takedown but Spirit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Oaza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Spirit gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Spirit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Oaza misses with a knee to the head. #T4##TD#
Oaza pulls guard effortlessly.
Spirit preventing the sweep. #ES#
Oaza pushes Spirit off and gets back to his feet.
Oaza closes the distance and clinches up with Spirit, looking for a takedown. Oaza pushes Spirit against the cage but Spirit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Oaza rushes Spirit and presses him up against the cage.
Spirit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oaza is trying to pull guard but Spirit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Spirit stalls.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Oaza pulls guard effortlessly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spirit stopping the sweep attempt from Oaza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pascala Oaza 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#
Oaza has a takedown stuffed.
Spirit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spirit wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Oaza has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascala Oaza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spirit avoids the head kick by Oaza.
#CL#
Oaza has closed the distance and engaged Spirit in a clinch.
#BC2#
Spirit breaks from the clinch.
Oaza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spirit can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oaza shoots for a takedown but Spirit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oaza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spirit's waist but Spirit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oaza off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oaza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spirit pinned against the cage. Spirit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1##CL#
Oaza moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee is keeping an eye on Spirit - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Oaza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Come on Oaza - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Spirit jumps guard but Oaza turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oaza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Spirit just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#BC2#
Spirit manages to break the clinch.
Oaza keeps Spirit at a distance using the push kick.
Oaza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spirit sprawls well. Spirit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oaza gets slowly back to his feet.
A left and a right from Oaza both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Oaza closes the distance and clinches.
Spirit misses with a body punch.
Oaza is trying to pull guard but Spirit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Spirit wants a takedown.
#BC#
Oaza manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Spirit as Oaza shoots in.
Oaza shoots in for a double leg but Spirit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oaza connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spirit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oaza circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Spirit. No joy for Oaza on that attempt. #CL#
Oaza clinches. #TD#
Oaza pulls guard.
Spirit sitting in guard here, content to control.
Spirit tries to stand but Oaza is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Oaza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spirit is one step ahead there.
Oaza is pulling down on Spirit's head to control his posture.
Spirit wants to stand and escape but instead Oaza has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spirit keeping moving, preventing Oaza from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pascala Oaza dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oaza.
Spirit shoots and misses
and Oaza counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Oaza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spirit, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Oaza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oaza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spirit is fending him off so far but Oaza persists. Nope, Spirit circles away and we're back to standing.
Spirit is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Oaza lands with a nice combination. Spirit backs away looking to recover.
Oaza scores with a one two! Spirit had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oaza is looking to clinch.
Oaza shoots in looking for a takedown but Spirit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oaza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascala Oaza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oaza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Oaza moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Spirit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oaza wants to take the fight to the mat but Spirit manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pascala Oaza has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Oaza lands a shot to the body.#TD#
Oaza drags the fight down to the ground.
Spirit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oaza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oaza wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Oaza continues to stall.
Pascala Oaza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oaza keeping moving, preventing Spirit from controlling successfully.
My spies in GYM inform me that Spirit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Oaza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spirit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spirit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oaza trying to keep a closed guard but Spirit is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Oaza closes the distance and pushes Spirit back into the cage.
Spirit avoiding damage.
Oaza tries to pull guard but Spirit won't allow it.
Spirit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oaza is looking for a takedown.
Spirit jumps guard but Oaza stands there with Spirit around his waist. Spirit gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Spirit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#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.
Spirit is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oaza has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spirit is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Oaza breaks the clinch.
Spirit tries to close the distance and clinch but Oaza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spirit stuffs the takedown.
Spirit lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Spirit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Oaza or perhaps it was just good defense by Spirit, which made it look bad.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oaza is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Oaza moves into the clinch.
Jacob Spirit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pascala Oaza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oaza is stalling here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pascala Oaza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oaza 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pascala Oaza!
In defeat, Jacob Spirit stepped up to the mic, saying 'sorry '.
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Event:
PL MMA 1 Dadaeff vs Barraca
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Oaza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oaza throws a head kick but Kauder moves out of range.
Oaza lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Kauder clinches with his opponent.
Oaza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kauder gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Oaza stops a takedown attempt from Kauder.
Kauder jumps guard but Oaza turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kauder blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kauder looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zibi Kauder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kauder creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oaza's defenses. #BC#
Kauder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Kauder finds it's target.#CL#
Kauder clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Oaza tries to break free but Kauder pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Kauder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kauder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oaza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Kauder tries to keep at a distance but Oaza has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kauder fails to pull guard.
Oaza tries to throw a body punch but Kauder avoids it by throwing Oaza back against the cage.
Kauder is trying to pull guard but Oaza has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Kauder.
Kauder tries to pull guard but Oaza forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kauder jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oaza walks away with a smile on his face. Kauder gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kauder shoots for a double leg takedown but Oaza sprawls well. He's pushed Kauder's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2#
Oaza fails with a takedown attempt.
Kauder thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kauder blocks the body kick.
Kauder appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Kauder.
Kauder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oaza finds it's way round the side to connect with Kauder's head.
Oaza scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kauder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oaza was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Oaza goes for a double leg but Kauder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kauder continues to drive forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kauder goes for a double leg but Oaza avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Oaza continues to drive forward.
Oaza stuffs the takedown attempt from Kauder. Kauder gets slowly back to his feet.
Kauder is breathing heavily.#T3#
Kauder stuffs the takedown attempt from Oaza. Oaza gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oaza can't get the takedown.
Kauder lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oaza wants to get back to striking at distance but Kauder won't allow it.
Oaza wants to break free but Kauder has control.
Kauder is trying to drag Oaza to the mat but Oaza just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kauder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Oaza has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kauder is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Oaza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Oaza manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Oaza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kauder wants to control from the top but Oaza keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kauder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oaza is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pascala Oaza will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kauder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Kauder forces Oaza back against the cage and clinches.
Kauder has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Oaza after a bit of a struggle.
Kauder misses with a knee strike.
Kauder fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zibi Kauder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oaza tries to pull guard but Kauder forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Kauder has Oaza pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kauder pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Oaza tumbling to the mat - Kauder dives into Oaza's guard.#ES2#
Oaza pushes Kauder off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Zibi Kauder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oaza throws the kick towards the body but Kauder avoids it.
Pascala Oaza seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Kauder tries to clinch there but Oaza circles away.
Oaza tries to clinch up but Kauder circles away and keeps his distance.
Oaza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kauder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oaza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oaza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kauder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oaza scores with a nice head shot.
Oaza tries to close the distance and clinch but Kauder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oaza tries to clinch but Kauder is having none of it.
Kauder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oaza's waist but Oaza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kauder off to one side.
And Oaza tries to counter it with a takedown but Kauder pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kauder looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oaza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kauder.#T2#
Kauder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oaza throws a head kick that misses.
Kauder went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oaza scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Kauder closes the distance and clinches.
Kauder is trying to pull guard but Oaza turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Oaza jumps into guard, dragging Kauder to the mat.
Kauder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES2#
Oaza is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kauder presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!
Oaza trying to control the position but instead, Kauder has worked for underhooks and has pushed Oaza into the cage.
Oaza fails to pull guard.
#T3#
Oaza is trying to pull guard but Kauder has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Kauder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kauder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oaza uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kauder has time to react.
Oaza tries to clinch but Kauder is having none of it. #TD2#
Kauder gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Oaza looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pascala Oaza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kauder working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Oaza passes Kauder's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oaza lands a nice short elbow.
Oaza content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kauder tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Oaza manages to move to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pascala Oaza 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. 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#
Oaza comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kauder tries for a takedown but Oaza circles away easily
and Oaza counters with a series of strikes. Kauder will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Oaza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kauder, pushing him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Oaza just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kauder's brow.
Oaza tries to break the clinch but Kauder is controlling the position.
Kauder is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kauder drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zibi Kauder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Oaza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kauder tries to clinch up.
Oaza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kauder defends it well.#T1#
Oaza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oaza throws a push kick but Kauder slaps the foot to one side.
Oaza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kauder.
Kauder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kauder.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kauder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oaza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oaza feints the counter takedown.
Oaza tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kauder defends well and Oaza ends up having to push Kauder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Oaza closes the distance and clinches up with Kauder, looking for a takedown. Oaza pushes Kauder against the cage but Kauder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kauder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oaza moves away.
Oaza wants to slow Kauder down by chopping away at his legs. #T2##CL2#
Oaza moves into range and clinches up with Kauder.
Oaza tries to pull guard but Kauder holds him up against the cage and eventually Oaza drops back down to his feet.
Oaza is trying to break free.#BC#
Kauder manages to break the clinch.
Oaza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kauder.
Kauder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oaza but Oaza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oaza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kauder has his takedown stuffed
and Oaza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kauder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oaza dives in for a single leg takedown but Kauder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3##CL#
Oaza tries to keep at a distance but Kauder has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kauder tries to work over Oaza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Kauder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Oaza looking to score a takedown here. Kauder is defending well but Oaza drives through and ends up in Kauder's guard.
Kauder being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Kauder scores with a nice shot.
Oaza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Oaza drops back looking for a leg! Kauder is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kauder manages to kick Oaza off! Oaza jumps back into Kauder's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zibi Kauder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pascala Oaza is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kauder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pascala Oaza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oaza 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pascala Oaza!
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