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Event:
AFC Friday Night Fights
Date: May 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Moses. No joy for Malikoic on that attempt. #CL#
Malikoic closes the distance and pushes Moses back into the cage.
Malikoic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Malikoic fails to pull guard.
Moses fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Malikoic gets control of Moses's arms and successfully pulls guard. Malikoic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Moses gets to his feet - Malikoic follows without any prompting.
Moses throws a left and a right that both miss
and Malikoic counters with a nice kick to the body.
Malikoic has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Malikoic. 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.
A head kick from Malikoic lands but Moses takes it in his stride. #CUT#
It looks like Sean Moses has been cut.
Moses tries to clinch up.
Moses keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1##CL2#
Moses clinches with his opponent.
Moses wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moses is trying to push Malikoic away but Malikoic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Malikoic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Malikoic scores with a four punch combination!
Moses stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moses wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Moses closes the distance and clinches.
Malikoic avoiding damage.
#TD2#
Moses successfully pulls guard.
Malikoic won't allow Moses to sweep him here. #T2#
Malikoic passes Moses's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moses regains full guard. Nicely done.
Malikoic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Malikoic won't allow Moses to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Moses pushes a forearm under Malikoic's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Malikoic is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sean Moses!
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Event:
AFC Thursday Night Fights
Date: Mar 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Malikoic goes for a double leg but Vasquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vasquez continues to drive forward.
A low kick from Malikoic is predictable there #TD2#
and Vasquez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Malikoic keeping moving, preventing Vasquez from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasquez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Malikoic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Malikoic working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Malikoic controls Vasquez momentarily but Vasquez frees himself. #T1#
Malikoic wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SU2#
Vasquez stands up and waves to Malikoic to follow him.
Malikoic dives in for a single leg takedown but Vasquez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Malikoic scoring well with a low kick there.
Vasquez shoots in and drives through. Malikoic sprawls well.
Malikoic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vasquez will feel that in the morning.
Vasquez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Malikoic is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Malikoic moves into the clinch.
Vasquez jumps guard but Malikoic stands there with Vasquez around his waist. Vasquez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Malikoic is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Malikoic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Malikoic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vasquez stops a takedown attempt from Malikoic.
Malikoic tries to score a body lock takedown but Vasquez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vasquez is looking for a takedown.
Malikoic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vasquez.
Malikoic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vasquez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vasquez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malikoic's waist but Malikoic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vasquez off to one side. #CL2#
Vasquez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Malikoic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasquez's elbow. #BC#
Malikoic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malikoic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malikoic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vasquez manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Malikoic swinging wildly here.
Malikoic fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Vasquez.
Vasquez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Vasquez with that takedown attempt.
Malikoic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vasquez doesn't manage to clinch there - Malikoic circles away.
Malikoic leaves Vasquez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Vasquez doesn't manage to clinch there - Malikoic circles away.
It looked like Malikoic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vasquez is defended easily by Malikoic.
Vasquez throws a nice looking combination but Malikoic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malikoic drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vasquez sprawls and moves away.
Vasquez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malikoic pinned against the cage. Malikoic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Malikoic moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malikoic's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Malikoic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Malikoic scores with the left hand. Vasquez knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Manuel Vasquez has been cut.
Vasquez darts in looking for a takedown but Malikoic gets double underhooks and turns Vasquez into the cage.
Ivan Malikoic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vasquez fails with a takedown attempt.
Malikoic shoots in for a takedown but Vasquez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vasquez unleashes a big counter combination but Malikoic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Malikoic leaves Vasquez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Malikoic looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ivan Malikoic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Vasquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malikoic pinned against the cage. Malikoic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vasquez tries to close the distance and clinch but Malikoic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vasquez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Malikoic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Vasquez tries to close the distance and clinch but Malikoic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malikoic moves away from the strike by Vasquez.
Vasquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Malikoic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Malikoic misses with a takedown attempt - Vasquez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from Vasquez.
Malikoic keeps the fight on the outside.
Vasquez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malikoic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Malikoic delivers a nice body kick.
Malikoic fails with the takedown.#T2#
Vasquez shoots in for a double leg but Malikoic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Malikoic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vasquez but Vasquez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Malikoic tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Malikoic tries to keep at a distance but Vasquez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vasquez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Malikoic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vasquez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Malikoic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Malikoic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malikoic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vasquez counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Malikoic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vasquez.
Vasquez misses with a takedown #CL#
and Malikoic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Malikoic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters circling a little - Malikoic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Malikoic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasquez can do to turn this around?#CL#
Malikoic moves into the clinch.#BC#
Malikoic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Malikoic has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Malikoic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malikoic swings for the body but Vasquez moves out of range.
Malikoic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vasquez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Malikoic somewhat.#T4#
Malikoic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vasquez.
Malikoic stuffs the takedown attempt from Vasquez. Vasquez gets slowly back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malikoic.
Vasquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasquez shoots in for a takedown but Malikoic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vasquez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Vasquez tries to get set, Malikoic tries to push him back and clinch up but Vasquez manages to avoid the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Malikoic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manuel Vasquez's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Vasquez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Malikoic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vasquez has a couple of punches blocked by Malikoic.
Vasquez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Malikoic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vasquez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Malikoic to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Malikoic to keep the fight standing.
Ivan Malikoic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Vasquez.#BC#
Malikoic manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Malikoic moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Vasquez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Malikoic.
Malikoic fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Malikoic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Malikoic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vasquez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vasquez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vasquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Malikoic wants to control the position but Vasquez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Malikoic tries to get to full guard but Vasquez has control of the leg. #T2#
Vasquez throwing shots but Malikoic is blocking nicely.
Vasquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Malikoic is trying to maintain the position but Vasquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Vasquez wants to stand up but Malikoic is controlling the position.
Malikoic is looking for a sweep. Vasquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Malikoic throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ivan Malikoic is winning the standup battle so far.
Vasquez shoots in and drives through. Malikoic sprawls well.#CL#
Malikoic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Vasquez gets control of Malikoic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vasquez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Malikoic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vasquez on the ground.
Malikoic wants to control from the top but Vasquez keeps moving.
Malikoic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vasquez keeping full guard, as Malikoic tries to pass.
Vasquez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Malikoic's guard. #REVB#
Vasquez sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Malikoic is trying to control the position but Vasquez postures up. #SUB#
Malikoic is looking for a triangle but Vasquez pushes his legs off easily.
Vasquez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Malikoic trying to control the position.
Manuel Vasquez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vasquez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vasquez advances to half guard.
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 Ivan Malikoic.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malikoic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Malikoic!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 15
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Malikoic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Malikoic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Malikoic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Malikoic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malikoic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Malikoic stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Silva has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Malikoic manages to get his head free but now Silva has transitioned to an armbar! Malikoic grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Silva! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julio Silva!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 14
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Malikoic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malikoic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Malikoic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malikoic dives in for a single leg takedown but Mikhailov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mikhailov feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Mikhailov has managed to clinch.
Malikoic tries to pull guard but Mikhailov holds him up against the cage and eventually Malikoic drops back down to his feet.
Mikhailov tries to land knees in the clinch but Malikoic avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Mikhailov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mikhailov closes the distance and clinches up with Malikoic, looking for a takedown. Mikhailov pushes Malikoic against the cage but Malikoic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Malikoic doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Mikhailov counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Malikoic. 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.#TD2#
Mikhailov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Malikoic regains guard.
Malikoic wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mikhailov manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Malikoic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mikhailov is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Mikhailov working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Malikoic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mikhailov wants to free his trapped foot but Malikoic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Mikhailov seems content to control.#SU2#
Mikhailov stands up out of the half guard.
Malikoic scores with a head kick.
#T2##TD2#
Mikhailov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Malikoic scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Mikhailov manages to mount him!
My spies in All Star Performance Institute inform me that Mikhailov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mikhailov controlling the pace for now.
Malikoic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Malikoic wants to control but Mikhailov is having none of it.
Mikhailov controlling from the full mount.
Malikoic tries to reverse the position but Mikhailov maintains control.
Mikhailov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Malikoic is looking to improve his position but Mikhailov isn't that keen on the idea.
Mikhailov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mikhailov moves to the back.
Malikoic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mikhailov on the ground.
Malikoic trying to control but not successfully.
Malikoic is trying to remain composed but Mikhailov is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Malikoic is trying to get back to his feet but Mikhailov has full control of the position and if anything, Malikoic has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mikhailov is hanging on to Malikoic's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Malikoic is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Mikhailov gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Malikoic is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Mikhailov is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Viktor Mikhailov!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 13
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Malikoic shoots for a takedown but Rumper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Malikoic stuffs the takedown attempt from Rumper. Rumper gets slowly back to his feet.
Malikoic throws a body punch but Rumper moves out of range.
Rumper shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Malikoic but Malikoic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rumper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malikoic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rumper somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Rumper. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Rumper changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Malikoic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rumper is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Malikoic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rumper lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Rumper moves into full mount!
Malikoic is desperately trying to improve his position but Rumper has a good base and remains in mount.
Rumper scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Malikoic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rumper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rumper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rumper lands a big shot there that rocks Malikoic but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Malikoic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rumper content just to control the position here. #T2#
Malikoic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Malikoic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rumper controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Malikoic is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Rumper working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rumper lands a couple of good shots and Malikoic has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Rumper looking for the RNC.
Rumper is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Malikoic is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Rumper is persistently looking for the submission but Malikoic is defending it well.
#T4#
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!
Rumper not allowing Malikoic to control his hands.
Malikoic is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rumper is riding his opponent, not letting Malikoic buck him off. #SUB#
Rumper has the hooks in. Malikoic is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Rumper passes his arm under Malikoic's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Malikoic taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Todd Rumper!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 12
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Malikoic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A combination from Malikoic does no damage.
Malikoic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bocheck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bocheck.
Bocheck will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bocheck looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ivan Malikoic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Bocheck.
Bocheck darts in looking for a takedown but Malikoic gets double underhooks and turns Bocheck into the cage.
Bocheck closes the distance and clinches up with Malikoic, looking for a takedown. Bocheck pushes Malikoic against the cage but Malikoic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malikoic tries for a takedown but Bocheck sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bocheck unleashes a big counter combination but Malikoic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Malikoic misses with a takedown attempt - Bocheck sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Malikoic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bocheck shoots in for a takedown but Malikoic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Malikoic closes the distance and clinches up with Bocheck, looking for a takedown. Malikoic pushes Bocheck against the cage but Bocheck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Malikoic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bocheck sprawls well. Bocheck wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Malikoic gets slowly back to his feet.
Malikoic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malikoic feints a jab promting Bocheck to slip. Malikoic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bocheck slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Adam Bocheck has been cut.
No luck for Bocheck with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Bocheck forces Malikoic back against the cage and clinches.
Malikoic managing to block the knees to the body from Bocheck.
#BC2#
Bocheck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Malikoic.#T2#
No luck for Malikoic with that takedown attempt.
Bocheck bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bocheck on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Malikoic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malikoic wants it to stay on the feet.
Malikoic keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bocheck fails to land the takedown.
Bocheck misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice sprawl there from Malikoic as Bocheck shoots in.
Malikoic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bocheck's waist but Bocheck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malikoic off to one side.
Malikoic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bocheck should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T3#
Bocheck blocks the body kick.
Bocheck will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Malikoic tries to clinch there but Bocheck circles away.
Bocheck shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malikoic as he avoids it easily.
Bocheck showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malikoic.
#CL2#
Bocheck instigates a clinch.
Malikoic is trying to pull guard but Bocheck has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Malikoic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Malikoic fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Bocheck has Malikoic up against the cage in a clinch.
Malikoic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bocheck is defending well.#TD2#
Bocheck jumps guard and drags Malikoic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Bocheck has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Malikoic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Malikoic postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Malikoic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adam Bocheck's cut.
That's time! Malikoic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Bocheck moves into range and clinches up with Malikoic.
Bocheck is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bocheck is looking to break free of the clinch but Malikoic has double underhooks.
Bocheck tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bocheck drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bocheck changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Malikoic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ivan Malikoic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Bocheck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bocheck stuffs the takedown attempt from Malikoic. Malikoic gets slowly back to his feet.
Bocheck changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ivan Malikoic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bocheck fails with a takedown attempt.
As Bocheck tries to get set, Malikoic tries to push him back and clinch up but Bocheck manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Bocheck misses the jab.#CL2#
Bocheck clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Malikoic gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Malikoic trying to control the position from guard on top but Bocheck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malikoic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Bocheck working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Malikoic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Malikoic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bocheck working a defensive guard but Malikoic passes into half guard.
#T2#
Bocheck is looking to control Malikoic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bocheck avoid being mounted?
Malikoic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Malikoic trying to control from half guard but Bocheck is working away.
Bocheck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Malikoic is working away from the top position though.
Bocheck wants to get back to his feet.
Malikoic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Malikoic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bocheck is just riding it out for now. Malikoic eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Malikoic is looking to take a break and control but Bocheck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Malikoic in particular looking to stall.
Bocheck is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Malikoic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Malikoic's back!
Bocheck is hanging on to Malikoic's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
Malikoic is keeping busy.
Bocheck doesn't have the hooks in and Malikoic manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Bocheck working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Malikoic has passed into half guard!
Bocheck gets full guard.#SUB2#
Bocheck looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malikoic wants to control from the top but Bocheck keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ivan Malikoic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adam Bocheck's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Malikoic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bocheck's waist but Bocheck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malikoic off to one side. #CL2#
Bocheck drives through and clinches with Malikoic against the cage.
Bocheck fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bocheck wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bocheck stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Malikoic wants to take the fight to the mat but Bocheck manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bocheck tries to break free but Malikoic pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Malikoic breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malikoic fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Malikoic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malikoic has a takedown stuffed.
Ivan Malikoic is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Bocheck shoots in for a takedown but Malikoic shows good takedown defense.
Bocheck shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malikoic as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Bocheck shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Malikoic has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bocheck is on him like a limpet, forcing Malikoic back against the cage.
Bocheck misses with the head strike.
Malikoic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bocheck to keep the fight standing.
Malikoic throws a punch but it's blocked by Bocheck. #BC#
Malikoic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Bocheck is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bocheck shoots for a takedown but Malikoic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Bocheck has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bocheck stops a takedown attempt from Malikoic.
#BC#
Malikoic breaks from the clinch.
Bocheck shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Malikoic sprawls well. Malikoic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bocheck gets slowly back to his feet.
Bocheck blocks a head kick by Malikoic.
#CL2#
Bocheck has closed the distance and engaged Malikoic in a clinch.
Malikoic has had enough of the clinch but Bocheck keeps him there for the moment.#T3##BC#
Malikoic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malikoic fails with a takedown attempt.
Bocheck wants to counter the offense by Malikoic and move into the clinch position.
Malikoic slaps away a takedown attempt from Bocheck, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bocheck closes the distance and clinches up with Malikoic, looking for a takedown. Bocheck pushes Malikoic against the cage but Malikoic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bocheck fails with the takedown.#CL#
Malikoic moves into the clinch.
Bocheck jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Malikoic walks away with a smile on his face. Bocheck gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
Malikoic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malikoic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Malikoic tries to clinch there but Bocheck circles away.
Malikoic avoids the head kick by Bocheck.
Malikoic shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Malikoic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bocheck keeps control of Malikoic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bocheck has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Malikoic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bocheck manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Malikoic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malikoic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Malikoic!
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Event:
AFC Hard Knocks 2
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Vasquez staying out of range there.
Vasquez tries to clinch up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vasquez.
Malikoic looks to land a left hand but Vasquez moved out of range nicely.
Malikoic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vasquez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vasquez tries to clinch up.
Malikoic shapes to counter with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Malikoic blocks the leg kick.
And Malikoic tries to counter it with a takedown but Vasquez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vasquez tries to clinch there but Malikoic circles away.
Malikoic looks for a takedown but Vasquez sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Malikoic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Malikoic is pushing Vasquez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Malikoic wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1#
Malikoic tries to pull guard but Vasquez holds him up against the cage and eventually Malikoic drops back down to his feet.
Manuel Vasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Malikoic.
Come on Malikoic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2#
Malikoic breaks from the clinch.
Malikoic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Malikoic.
Malikoic keeps Vasquez at a distance using the push kick.
Vasquez tries to clinch there but Malikoic circles away.
Vasquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vasquez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Malikoic tries to avoid it but Vasquez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Malikoic to the ground. Malikoic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T2##CL2#
Vasquez gets tackled into the cage by Malikoic. Malikoic maintains the clinch.
Malikoic holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Malikoic looking for a takedown.
Vasquez has had enough of the clinch but Malikoic keeps him there for the moment.
Vasquez is trying to force a seperation but Malikoic has the dominant position.#TD#
Vasquez drags the fight down to the ground.
Malikoic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Vasquez looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Malikoic is defending well. Vasquez quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Malikoic has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Vasquez celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manuel Vasquez!
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