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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Do tries a head kick but it misses.
Matthew Do seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vance throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Do decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vance's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Vance looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vance wants to get back to his feet but Do is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Vance working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Do doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Do manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Do passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance wants to get back to his feet.
Vance is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Do scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vance looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Do is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Do is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vance defends it well.
Vance is trying to stand back up but Do is controlling him
Do thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vance's head.
Vance is looking for a sweep. Do is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Do has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU2#
Do postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Vance to stand up.
Do lands a body shot.
Do changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vance tries to avoid it but Do manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vance to the ground. Vance escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Do shoots in for a takedown but Vance shows good takedown defense. #T2#
No luck for Vance with that takedown attempt.
Do misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vance ducks right into an uppercut from Do.
Do throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Do instigates a clinch.
Do leaning against his opponent.
#TD2#
Do pulls guard successfully.
Do is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Do controlling the action here. #T3#
Let's hope that Do has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Do seems to be working for a kimura but Vance defends the submission attempt.#SU2#
Do decides to stand up.
Vance doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Do counters by clinching up.
A frustrated look appears on Do's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vance is trying to pull guard but Do turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ira Vance. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Do decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Do has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vance can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Do lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Vance has an active guard here but Do has managed to pass into half guard.
Do works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vance working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Do dominated that round.
That's time! Vance's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Do fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vance, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Do jumps into guard, dragging Vance to the mat.
Vance in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Do looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vance has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vance throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Do works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance wants to stand but Do has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Vance avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Do seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Do working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vance has his takedown stuffed
and Do counters with a one-two to the body.
Vance looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Do is fending him off so far but Vance persists. Nope, Do circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Vance drives through with a takedown into Do's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Do manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Do dives in for a single leg takedown but Vance sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Do fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Do clinches with his opponent.
Do tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vance avoids it.
Do working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Vance's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Do works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Vance working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Do.
Vance knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Do on the ground.#T3#
Do content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Do avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU2#
Do stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Vance closes this distance looking for a takedown but Do circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ira Vance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Do lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#
It looks like Ira Vance has been cut.
Vance tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Do was well out of range. Poor timing from Vance.
Do shoots in for a takedown but Vance shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Do moves into the clinch.#T4##TD2#
Do manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Do is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Do seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Do avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Do holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Do has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vance can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Do showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ira Vance's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vance shoots in but Do avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Do fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vance avoids it really well and circles away.
Do looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vance is fending him off so far but Do persists. Nope, Vance circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Do pushes Vance up against the cage in a clinch.
Vance keeps control of Do as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Do tries to circle away but Vance has him pinned against the cage.
Vance fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Do softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Do controlling the action here for a moment.
#T1#
Vance tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Do smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ira Vance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Do is defended easily by Vance.
Vance shoots for a takedown but Do saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vance misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Do counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Do.
Do wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Do tries to pull guard but Vance holds him up against the cage and eventually Do drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Do tries for a takedown. No joy.
Do tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vance tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Do throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vances head.
Vance jumps guard but Do turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vance tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Do smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vance keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vance shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Do goes for a double leg but Vance avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vance continues to drive forward.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Do.
Vance has a takedown stuffed.
Vance misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Do goes for a double leg but Vance avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vance continues to drive forward.
Matthew Do seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vance with a poor takedown
and Do counters with a straight right hand.
Vance goes for a double leg but Do avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Do continues to drive forward.
Vance on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4##CL2#
Do moves into range and clinches up with Vance.
The referee is keeping an eye on Do - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2#
Do escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Do manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Do is controlling Vance's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Do comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Do 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Do!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Diave stuffs the takedown.
Diave drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vance defends it well.#CL2#
Diave darts in and clinches Vance up against the cage.#TD2#
Diave jumps into guard, dragging Vance to the mat.
Vance working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diave has control of Vance's left arm, preventing Vance from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Diave is looking for a triangle but Vance pushes his legs off easily.
Diave is pulling down on Vance's head. It's preventing any offense from Vance, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diave is trying to control the position but Vance postures up. #T1#
Diave avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diave is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Diave is looking to cinch up a triangle. Vance throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Diave's body to avoid the submission. Diave has instead reached around Vance's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Diave arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jake Diave!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Ka Nui closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Vance jumps guard.
Ka Nui stopping the sweep attempt from Vance.
Ka Nui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ka Nui sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ka Nui wants to pass the guard but Vance is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ka Nui is looking to stand up but Vance won't let him.
Ka Nui advances position into side control!
Vance tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ka Nui wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1##SUB2#
Ka Nui is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vance is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vance is looking for a sweep.
Vance stops Ka Nui from passing to mount.
Ka Nui controlling from side mount.
Ka Nui tries to stand but Vance is controlling his head.
Vance is trying to improve his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ka Nui tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ka Nui lands some shots froms side control.
Vance can't do much from the bottom here.
Vance is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Ka Nui tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ka Nui has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Vance tries to bench press Ka Nui off him but Ka Nui keeps the position.
Ka Nui works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Ka Nui has an Americana. Vance didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ka Nui is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ka Nui hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ikaika Ka Nui!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Vasilev scores with a hook to the body. Vance takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vasilev lands with a shot to the body.
A combination from Vasilev does no damage.
Vance appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ivan Vasilev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vance ducks right into an uppercut from Vasilev. #CUT2#
It looks like Ira Vance has been cut.
Vasilev lands a slapping body shot.
Vance is breathing heavily.
Vasilev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vasilev grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Vance takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Vasilev cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ivan Vasilev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Vance shoots for a double leg takedown but Takahuna sprawls well. He's pushed Vance's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Takahuna. No joy for Vance on that attempt.
Vance fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ira Vance. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Vance gets caught flat footed, as Takahuna shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vance knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takahuna on the ground.
Takahuna is working Vance over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SU2#
Takahuna gets to his feet - Vance follows without any prompting.
Vance shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vance chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Vance shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Takahuna napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Takahuna throws Vance to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahuna throws a series of punches but Vance moves out of range.
Vance shoots in looking for a takedown but Takahuna manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vance's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Takahuna fails to land with a series of punches.
Vance thinks about countering with a body kick.
Vance shoots in looking for a takedown but Takahuna manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vance's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vance is breathing heavily.
Takahuna tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vance sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takahuna somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Vance. No joy for Takahuna on that attempt.
Vance appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Takahuna dives in and grabs Vance's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vance pushes down on Takahuna's head and hops out.
Vance tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Takahuna defends well and Vance ends up having to push Takahuna into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vance fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takahuna looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Takahuna gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vance is trying to pull guard but Takahuna turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2##TD#
Vance gets control of Takahuna's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vance will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Takahuna wants to control from the top but Vance keeps moving.
Takahuna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takahuna content to stall in guard here.
Takahuna trying to control but Vance is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vance escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takahuna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Takahuna wants to pass the guard but Vance is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Vance is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Takahuna gets to his feet. Vance looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Vance misses with a takedown attempt
and Takahuna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Takahuna scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Takahuna is trying to control the action in half guard but Vance is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takahuna slips a nice elbow through Vance's hands, connecting with Vance's forehead.#T4#
Takahuna working over Vance with some ground and pound. Vance looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Takahuna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vance does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vance gets back to full guard.
Vance keeping moving, preventing Takahuna from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takahuna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vance is keeping the position for now.
Takahuna engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Takahuna dominated that round.
That's time! Vance's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Vance is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Takahuna's half guard.#SUB#
Vance is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takahuna sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Vance is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahuna is trying to maintain the position but Vance is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Takahuna makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Takahuna.
Vance postures up.
Takahuna working a defensive guard but Vance manages to pass into side control anyway.
Takahuna defending against the ground and pound. #SU#
Vance stands up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vance blocks a head kick by Takahuna.
It appears Vance was looking to counter with a kick there.
Takahuna misses with a takedown attempt
and Vance counters with a left to the body.
Takahuna is breathing heavily.#TD#
Vance shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Takahuna is trying to defend but Vance finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Takahuna is looking to get back to is feet but Vance passes into side control.
Vance in side control, throwing shots but Takahuna defends.
Takahuna wants to control but Vance postures up.
Vance in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Takahuna wants to control but Vance postures up.#T3#
Vance throwing strikes but Takahuna manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Manny Takahuna has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vance regains half guard.
Vance is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Vance is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU2#
Takahuna decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL2#
Takahuna closes the distance and pushes Vance back into the cage.#TD2#
Takahuna successfully pulls guard.
#T4##SU#
Vance stands up and waves to Takahuna to follow him.
Takahuna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Takahuna gets a clinch.
Vance fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Vance jumps into guard, dragging Takahuna to the mat.
Takahuna slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vance is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Takahuna looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Manny Takahuna will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Takahuna shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vance pinned against the cage. Vance gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Takahuna shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vance is looking to get back to is feet but Takahuna passes into side control.
Takahuna 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.
Vance wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Vance is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Takahuna trying to control the position but Vance is working away.
Takahuna advances nicely into full mount.
Vance bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Takahuna working a defensive guard here.
Takahuna seems keen to control Vance's posture.
Vance loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Vance in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Takahuna wants to sweep here but Vance controlling him for the moment.
Takahuna wants to control but Vance passes easily into half guard.
Vance thows a huge punch but Takahuna dodges it nicely.
Takahuna landing a few short strikes.
Takahuna on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Takahuna trying to control here.
Takahuna wants to improve his position but Vance is controlling well.
Vance throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Vance is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Vance looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Takahuna scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Manny Takahuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vance shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Takahuna sprawls well. Takahuna wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vance gets slowly back to his feet.
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 Ira Vance.
Well Takahuna 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Takahuna!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Gero closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vance is trying to improve his position.
Vance pushes Gero away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gero gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Vance tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gero wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gero is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Gero is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vance has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vance tries to bench press Gero off him but Gero keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gero landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gero trying to control the action but Vance is working from the bottom.
Gero working the ground and pound. #T1#
Gero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vance keeps working.
Vance tries to buck Gero off but Gero is having none of it.
Vance is pushing Gero's head away, looking to escape. Gero manages to hold on to the position though.
Gero working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Vance gets back to half guard.
Gero frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vance bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gero pulls Vance in to control the position. #T2#
Vance would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gero is looking to stand up but Vance isn't so interested in that idea.
Gero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vance.
Vance keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gero's head.#SUB2#
Gero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vance can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vance postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Gero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vance throwing strikes but missing.
Gero lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Vance working a defensive guard here.
Gero trying to control the position from guard on top but Vance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vance swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gero looks winded!#SUB#
Vance looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#ES#
Vance has his feet on Gero's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
Vance shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gero's guard.#ES2#
Gero is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Vance presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Gero has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vance clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Vance manages to stand up with Gero still on his back. Eventually Gero drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mia Gero will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vance shoots in looking for a takedown. Gero tries to sprawl out of it but Vance keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gero manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Gero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vance, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Gero decides to pull guard. #ES2#
Gero pushes Vance off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Gero is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vance's half guard.#T1#
Gero prevents Vance from standing back up.
Vance moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mia Gero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gero lands a couple of digs.
Gero is breathing heavily.
Vance throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Vance wants to stand up but Gero is controlling him.
Gero tries to free his leg and advance position but Vance is retaining full guard.
Gero preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Vance working for a triangle but Gero defends it easily.
#SU2#
Gero gets to his feet - Vance follows without any prompting. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Gero moves into range and clinches up with Vance.
Gero jumps guard but Vance turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gero wants to take the fight to the mat but Vance manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ira Vance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mia Gero.#TD#
Vance manages to pull guard.
Gero tries to stand but Vance is controlling from the bottom.
Vance wants to sweep here but Gero controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Vance has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Vance trying to strike off his back.
Gero is pushing down on Vance's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vance is fighting to maintain full guard but Gero has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gero lands strikes from half guard.
Gero prevents Vance from standing back up.
Vance is trying to get back to full guard.
Vance is not content to let Gero control the position.
Gero working over Vance with some ground and pound. Vance looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4##SUB2#
Gero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vance moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Gero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Vance looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mia Gero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Gero scores with a takedown into Vance's guard.#ES#
Vance has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gero off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Vance closes the distance and clinches up with Gero, looking for a takedown. Vance pushes Gero against the cage but Gero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Vance shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Gero has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Vance is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vance tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gero just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vance backwards. #TD#
Vance jumps guard.
Vance might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vance is wriggling around but Gero manages to pass to half guard.
#T1#
Gero slips a nice elbow through Vance's hands, connecting with Vance's forehead.
Ground and pound from Gero.
Vance is staying active underneath Gero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gero sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gero is pressing down on Vance's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vance is holding on for now.
Gero trying to control from half guard but Vance is working away. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gero is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vance tries to get to full guard but Gero has control of the leg.
Gero trying to control the action but Vance is working from the bottom.
Vance is trying to maintain the position but Gero is very close to passing his half guard.
Gero wants to control but Vance is keeping him busy. #T3#
Gero prevents Vance from improving his position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gero trying to control the action but Vance is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vance misses with a takedown attempt - Gero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ira Vance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vance lands a nice looking body shot.
Vance stuffs the takedown attempt from Gero. Gero gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Vance gets the takedown into side control.
Gero wants to get back to his feet but Vance is dominant here and he's now got Gero's back!#T4##SUB#
Vance is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gero trying to control the position but Vance manages to sink in the hooks.
Vance has the hooks in. Gero is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Gero has hold of Vance's leg, trying to break free but it's let Vance lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Gero is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Vance throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ira Vance!
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