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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Anderson shoots and misses
and Paz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Paz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Paz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Paz counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paz swivels and escapes.
Paz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Paz defends well and Anderson ends up having to push Paz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Paz manages to break the clinch.
Anderson misses with a takedown
enabling Paz to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Paz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Paz! But no joy.#T1#
Anderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paz pinned against the cage. Paz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paz throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Oscar Paz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson with a poor takedown
letting Paz counter with a right hand.
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Paz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up with Paz, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes Paz against the cage but Paz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It seemed like Paz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little jabbing left from Paz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Paz, which made it look bad.
Paz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
letting Paz counter with a right hand.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Paz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
Paz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paz but Paz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anderson with a poor takedown
and Paz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Paz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Paz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Paz circles away easily
and Paz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Paz counter with a right hand.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Paz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Paz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Paz defends well and Anderson ends up having to push Paz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Paz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anderson has Paz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Paz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Anderson wants a takedown.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson has Paz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Paz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Anderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've been informed that Paz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Paz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anderson's hands.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paz counters with a left to the body.
Anderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Paz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paz tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed
and Paz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Paz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anderson dives in and grabs Paz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paz pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Paz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
letting Paz counter with a right hand.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Paz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Paz counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Paz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Paz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
Paz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Paz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
letting Paz counter with a right hand.
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Paz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Paz counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
Paz looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Anderson dives in and grabs Paz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paz pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed
enabling Paz to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson misses with a takedown
and Paz counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Paz counters with a nice body shot.
Paz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Paz counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Paz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed
and Paz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson with a poor takedown
and Paz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson with a poor takedown
and Paz counters with a nice body shot.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Paz counter with a right hand.
Anderson darts in looking for a takedown but Paz gets double underhooks and turns Anderson into the cage.
Paz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Paz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The referee is keeping an eye on Paz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Paz stalls. #T3#
Paz is pressed up against the cage. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Paz down to the mat. Paz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Paz circles away easily
enabling Paz to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kevin Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Paz throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Paz circles away easily
and Paz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anderson thinking.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Anderson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed
and Paz counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Anderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Paz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anderson.
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Paz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Paz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Paz counters with a left to the body.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Paz sprawls well. Paz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Paz 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Anderson tries for a takedown but Paz circles away easily
and Paz counters with a nice body shot.
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Paz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Paz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
and Paz counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Paz to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paz swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paz tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paz to the ground. Paz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderson with a poor takedown
and Paz counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Paz to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson walks into a jab.
Paz 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.
Anderson misses with a takedown
letting Paz counter with a right hand. #T1#
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Paz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Paz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Paz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Paz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Paz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paz looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Anderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Paz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Paz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paz throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anderson is defended easily by Paz.
Paz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
Paz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Paz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Anderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Paz counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed
letting Paz counter with a right hand.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Paz circles away easily
and Paz counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Paz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Paz circles away easily
and Paz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oscar Paz seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Anderson has his takedown stuffed
and Paz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oscar Paz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Paz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Paz.
Anderson fails to land the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Paz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Paz counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson with a poor takedown
and Paz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kevin Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick by Anderson misses
and Paz counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Paz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Paz 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 24:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Paz!
Oscar Paz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Putin fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Putin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Paz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paz looks to land a combination but Putin avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paz doesn't manage to clinch there - Putin circles away.
Putin tests Paz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paz cracks Putin with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Paz sprawls well. Paz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Putin gets slowly back to his feet.
Putin shoots in looking for a takedown but Paz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Putin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Paz dodges the punch combination from Putin.
Putin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Paz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Putin takes a shot to the head.
Paz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Paz is trying to force a seperation but Putin has the dominant position.
Paz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Putin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Putin breaks from the clinch.
Paz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Putin at a distance.
Paz tests Putin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Paz.
Paz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Paz gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
A body shot lands from Paz.
Putin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Paz struggles to land a body shot inside as Putin controls his hands.
Paz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Putin.
Putin is breathing heavily.
Putin is trying to pull guard but Paz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paz. #BC#
Putin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paz lunges at Putin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Putin's hand.
Paz works Putin's body with a nice hook.
Paz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Paz connects with a body shot.
Paz scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Paz forces Putin back against the cage and clinches.
Putin trying to stall but Paz improves his position.
#T3#
A short uppercut from Paz.
Paz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Paz lands a hook that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
Putin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Paz is defending well.
Paz is looking to break free of the clinch but Putin has double underhooks.
Paz can't find room to land a body shot as Putin controls the action.
Paz is trying to break the clinch but Putin has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Paz.
A short right from Paz. #BC#
Putin breaks the clinch.
Paz tries to clinch there but Putin circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Putin misses its target.
Paz doesn't manage to clinch there - Putin circles away.
Putin tries to clinch but Paz moves out of range. #T4#
Paz tries to clinch there but Putin circles away.
Paz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Putin keeps the fight on the outside.
Putin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Putin fails with a takedown attempt.
Paz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paz fails to land with a series of punches.
Putin throws a counter high kick but Paz was just alert enough to avoid it.
Putin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paz digs a good body shot into Putin's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Paz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Paz, as that shot connected.
Putin tries to clinch but Paz is having none of it.
Putin has his takedown stuffed
and Paz counters with a one-two to the body.
Putin tries to clinch but Paz moves out of range. #CL2#
Paz has closed the distance and engaged Putin in a clinch.
Putin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Paz wants to take the fight to the mat but Putin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Paz can't find room to land a body shot as Putin controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Putin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Paz uses from the top position.
Putin trying to keep a closed guard but Paz is proving a slippery customer.
Paz throws an elbow that misses. Putin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Paz's guard. Nice move by Putin!#REVR##T1#
Putin trying to control but Paz is working from the bottom.
Paz wants to get back to his feet but Putin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Paz keeping full guard, as Putin tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Putin throws a big right hand that misses.
Putin won't allow Paz to get back to his feet.
Putin 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.
Putin trying to control but Paz is working from the bottom.
Putin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Putin trying to control the position from guard on top but Paz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Putin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paz's guard. #ES2#
Paz pushes Putin off and gets back to his feet.
Roman Putin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Paz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Paz is looking to stand up but Putin isn't so interested in that idea.
Putin trying to control the position from guard on top but Paz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Putin landing some decent shots from guard.
Paz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Putin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES2#
Paz pushes Putin off and scrambles back to his feet.
Putin walks into a left hand. #T3#
Putin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Putin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Putin rather than just go for the knockout.
Putin takes one on the button.#TD#
Putin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Paz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Paz is breathing heavily.#ES2#
Paz pushes Putin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paz. Putin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paz misses with a looping left.
Putin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Putin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paz's waist but Paz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Putin off to one side.
Good work by Paz as he checks the leg kick.
Putin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paz circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Putin circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Putin misses with a takedown attempt - Paz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Despite the aggression on Paz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Paz lands an overhand right.
Putin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Paz finds it's way round the side to connect with Putin's head.
Putin fails to land the takedown.
Paz digs a good hook to Putin's body.
Paz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Putin. Putin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Paz punishes Putin's body with a nice straight punch.
Putin tries to clinch but Paz is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Paz 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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Putin misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Paz! But no joy.
Paz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Putin doesn't seem bothered though.
Paz fails to land with a series of punches.
Putin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Putin is defended easily by Paz.#CL2#
Paz gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paz lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Putin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paz misses with a double jab.
Putin moves in looking to clinch but Paz pushes him off.#T1##CL2#
Paz closes the distance and pushes Putin back into the cage.
Paz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Paz is pressed up against the cage. Putin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Paz down to the mat. Paz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Putin scores with the left hand. Paz knows he should have avoided that one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Putin or perhaps it was just good defense by Paz, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Putin manages to avoid it.
Putin throws a sloppy head kick and Paz moves out of range easily.
Paz tries to clinch up.
Putin tries to counter with a takedown but Paz is quick to defend against it.
Oscar Paz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Putin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Paz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Putin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Putin looks to land a right hand but Paz moved out of range.#T2#
Paz connects with the punch.
A nice combination there by Paz.
Paz staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paz lands a nice hook to Putin's body. Putin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Putin has closed the distance and engaged Paz in a clinch.
Putin is trying to pull guard but Paz has him pressed against the cage.
Paz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Putin throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Putin gets control of Paz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Putin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Paz won't allow Putin to sweep him here. #ES#
Putin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD#
Putin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Paz sprawls well initially but Putin persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3##ES2#
Paz makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Paz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL2#
Paz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paz tries to throw a body punch but Putin avoids it by throwing Paz back against the cage.
Putin is trying to pull guard but Paz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Putin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Paz after a bit of a struggle.
Oscar Paz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Paz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Paz lands a shot to the body.
Paz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paz digs a right hand into Putin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Putin's gas tank.
Paz lands with a short shot to the head.
Putin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Paz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Putin or not. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Paz.
Oscar Paz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC#
Putin manages to break the clinch.
Putin swats away the attempt to clinch by Paz.
Putin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Paz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Putin. #BC#
Putin manages to break the clinch.
Putin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paz circles away.
Putin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paz as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Paz has managed to clinch.
Roman Putin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Paz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Paz 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Paz!
Oscar Paz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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