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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Fingerlicker (ranked 4840 p4p, 4714 weight class) and Eladio Vasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Powerful takedowns
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Fingerlicker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eladio Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fingerlicker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vasquez replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fingerlicker blocks it well.
Fingerlicker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vasquez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fingerlicker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vasquez is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fingerlicker trying to control the pace.
Fingerlicker prevents Vasquez from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fingerlicker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vasquez trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Fingerlicker seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fingerlicker lands strikes from half guard.
Vasquez is looking for a sweep. Fingerlicker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fingerlicker wants to take a breather but Vasquez is having none of it.
Vasquez keeping control of the position.
Fingerlicker drops an elbow to the side of Vasquez's head.
Fingerlicker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vasquez on the ground.
Fingerlicker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fingerlicker is nestled in close to Vasquez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fingerlicker decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Fingerlicker takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez is looking to slow Fingerlicker down with leg kicks.
Fingerlicker tries to clinch but Vasquez moves out of range.
No luck for Vasquez with that takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Fingerlicker.
Vasquez has Fingerlicker up against the cage in a clinch.
Fingerlicker wants a takedown but no success here.
Fingerlicker can't get the takedown.
Vasquez slowing the pace effectively.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vasquez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez lands a nice shot to the body.
Fingerlicker is breathing heavily.
Fingerlicker has Vasquez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fingerlicker pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vasquez tumbling to the mat - Fingerlicker dives into Vasquez's guard.
Vasquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fingerlicker manages to get himself to full guard.
Vasquez trying to control but Fingerlicker is working from the bottom.
Vasquez is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vasquez is looking to work some ground and pound but Fingerlicker has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez postures up in Fingerlicker's guard and throws a big left but Fingerlicker blocks it.
Fingerlicker is trying to keep Vasquez in close.
Fingerlicker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vasquez is controlling him.
Vasquez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fingerlicker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasquez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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 Bobby Fingerlicker will probably get the nod.
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.
Vasquez drives through and clinches with Fingerlicker against the cage.
Vasquez gets control of Fingerlicker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vasquez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vasquez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vasquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Vasquez, not yet.
Fingerlicker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vasquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fingerlicker stops Vasquez from standing up.
Fingerlicker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vasquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vasquez is on top in guard.
Vasquez wants to control from the top but Fingerlicker keeps moving.
Vasquez postures up in Fingerlicker's guard and throws a big left but Fingerlicker blocks it.
Vasquez trying to control but Fingerlicker is working from the bottom.
Fingerlicker lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vasquez trying to control but Fingerlicker is working from the bottom.
Fingerlicker is working an open guard so Vasquez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fingerlicker misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vasquez. That's going to slow Fingerlicker down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fingerlicker. Vasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fingerlicker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vasquez closes the distance and clinches.
Vasquez pulls guard.
Vasquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fingerlicker is one step ahead there.
Fingerlicker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez wants to stand up but Fingerlicker is controlling him.
Fingerlicker gets to his feet. Vasquez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Vasquez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Bobby Fingerlicker has been cut.
Fingerlicker misses with a hook. Vasquez ducked under it nicely.
Vasquez clinches.
Fingerlicker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vasquez walks away with a smile on his face. Fingerlicker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fingerlicker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vasquez sprawls well. Vasquez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fingerlicker gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez stalks Fingerlicker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fingerlicker's face. Fingerlicker staggers backwards, shaken.
Eladio Vasquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vasquez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fingerlicker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vasquez. Fingerlicker shrugs it off though.
Vasquez dives in and grabs Fingerlicker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fingerlicker pushes down on Vasquez's head and hops out.
Vasquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vasquez looks to land a combination. Fingerlicker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasquez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fingerlicker's sensitive parts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasquez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vasquez shoots in and drives through. Fingerlicker sprawls well.
Fingerlicker gets tackled into the cage by Vasquez. Vasquez maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eladio Vasquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Fingerlicker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Vasquez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fingerlicker effectively controlling the action here.
Fingerlicker decides to pull guard.
Fingerlicker is working an open guard so Vasquez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fingerlicker leaves Vasquez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fingerlicker throws a right hand that Vasquez ducks under and follows up with a left that Vasquez also avoids with ease.
Fingerlicker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vasquez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fingerlicker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vasquez's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vasquez being controlled here, momentarily.
Fingerlicker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fingerlicker won't allow Vasquez to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez pulls Fingerlicker in close to his closed guard and prevents Fingerlicker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vasquez controls Fingerlicker momentarily but Fingerlicker frees himself.
Vasquez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fingerlicker trying to control but Vasquez is working from the bottom.
Vasquez looking for a guillotine here but Fingerlicker defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vasquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fingerlicker manages to get himself to full guard.
Eladio Vasquez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Fingerlicker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasquez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Fingerlicker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fingerlicker keeping full guard, as Vasquez tries to pass.
Vasquez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fingerlicker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vasquez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Fingerlicker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vasquez fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fingerlicker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vasquez. That one must have hurt.
Vasquez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fingerlicker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vasquez closes the distance and clinches.
Vasquez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fingerlicker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vasquez fails to pull guard.
Bobby Fingerlicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eladio Vasquez.
Vasquez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fingerlicker smiles and moves away.
A head kick from Vasquez lands but Fingerlicker takes it in his stride.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fingerlicker doesn't manage to clinch there - Vasquez circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Vasquez.
Vasquez clinches with his opponent.
Vasquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eladio Vasquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vasquez 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eladio Vasquez!
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