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Event:
WEC 16: Nakamura vs Tavares 2
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Arthur Vlad has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Vlad is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Vlad misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Vlad shrugs off.
Vlad takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vlad digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Vlad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
That has opened up Arthur Vlad's cut even more.
Vlad tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Vlad back against the cage.
Jones lands an elbow inside. #T1#
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Vlad throws a head punch that misses.
Vlad tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Vlad back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Jones.
Vlad takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones slows down the pace here.
The referee calls for Jones to work.
Jones lands an elbow just above Vlad 's eye.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vlads head.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
The cut above Arthur Vlad's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC#
Vlad is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vlad has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Vlad is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
Arthur Vlad's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Vlad is pressed against the cage. Jones pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Vlad! Two more big strikes from Jones and Vlad crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cain Jones!
Cain Jones managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
WEC 13: Champion vs Champion
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Stephens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vlad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stephens.
Stephens misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stephens.
Stephens throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vlad.
Vlad bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stephens's head backwards.
Stephens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vlad closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vlad looks for a takedown but Stephens sprawls well.
It looked like Stephens was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stephens misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stephens lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Arthur Vlad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vlad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stephens throws a right hand that Vlad ducks under and follows up with a left that Vlad also avoids with ease.
Vlad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been told by Stephens's head coaches at The Pure Warrior that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stephens cracks a nice hook into Vlad's ribs.
Stephens walks into a jab.#T1#
Stephens throws a series of strikes that have Vlad backpedaling.
Stephens ducks right into an uppercut from Vlad. #CL2#
Vlad instigates a clinch. #BC#
Stephens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Craig Stephens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stephens plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stephens connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vlad misses with a body shot.
Stephens lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vlad tries to clinch but Stephens moves out of range.
Stephens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vlad misses with a lunging right hand
and Stephens counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vlad catches Stephens with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vlad takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vlad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stephens but Stephens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vlad has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stephens.
Stephens throws a sloppy head kick and Vlad moves out of range easily. #T2#
Stephens scores with a hook to the body. Vlad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vlad with a hook.
Vlad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stephens connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Vlad drives through and clinches with Stephens against the cage.
Vlad lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Stephens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stephens is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vlad scores with a hook.
Vlad fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stephens.
Vlad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Vlad clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Vlad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vlad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stephens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stephens slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stephens, as that shot connected.
#T3#
Stephens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vlad.
Stephens lands with a nice body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vlad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sloppy strikes from Stephens. Those never looked like landing.
Stephens swinging wildly here.
Vlad slips a jab and a cross from Stephens.
Vlad fails with a takedown attempt.
Craig Stephens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Vlad.
Vlad looks winded!
Vlad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stephens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vlad.
It looked like Stephens was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vlad.
Stephens swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Nice defenses there by Stephens.
Stephens lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stephens walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vlad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vlad misses with an uppercut.
Vlad throws a looping overhand right but Stephens ducks down to avoid it.
Vlad closes the distance but Stephens moves to the side
letting Stephens counter with a right hand.
Stephens throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Stephens.
Vlad looks to throw the jab but Stephens is out of range.
Stephens feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stephens lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vlad takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stephens misses with a head kick.
Vlad tries to clinch up.
Vlad missing with a left hand there. Stephens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stephens scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Stephens dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Stephens slips a straight right by Vlad.
Stephens goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vlad. Stephens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vlad with a nice cross.
Stephens connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stephens scores with a leg kick.
Stephens scores with a kick to the body.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Stephens has knocked Vlad down with a huge combo! Stephens steps away and waves a wobbly Vlad back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Vlad is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Arthur Vlad has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vlad misses with a body shot
and Stephens counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Vlad falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Craig Stephens!
Craig Stephens seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
WEC 9: Parker vs Smith
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Vlad scores with a nice right hand.
Cole throws a right hand that Vlad ducks under and follows up with a left that Vlad also avoids with ease.
Cole throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Vlad clinches.
Cole drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vlad pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vlad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cole looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cole misses with a wild combination.
Jab by Vlad.
Vlad takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Vlad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cole's hands.
Vlad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cole.
#CL2#
Vlad has Cole up against the cage in a clinch.
Cole is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vlad to keep the fight standing.
Vlad lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Vlad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cole jumps guard but Vlad stands there with Cole around his waist. Cole gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermaine Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vlad is pressed up against the cage. Cole has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vlad down to the mat. Vlad avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Cole shoots in and bounces Vlad off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Vlad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Cole got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vlad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cole has managed to get both his arms back between Vlad's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Vlad is looking for a triangle but Cole pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Vlad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Vlad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cole defends well.#SUB2#
Vlad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Vlad controls Cole momentarily but Cole frees himself. #SUB2#
Vlad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cole scoring with some ground and pound.
Vlad is trying to control the position but Cole postures up. #SUB2#
Vlad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cole is aware though and is defending well.
Cole stands and throws Vlad's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vlad manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cole's best efforts.
Vlad taking some punishment here, with Cole in his half guard. #SU#
Cole stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Vlad to get to his feet.
Vlad stuffs the takedown.
Cole will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A countering left hand to the body from Vlad misses.#T3#
Vlad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cole to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab from Vlad.
Cole will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Vlad rushes Cole and presses him up against the cage.
Cole has Vlad pressed against the cage, preventing Vlad from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cole jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vlad walks away with a smile on his face. Cole gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Good exchange - Vlad coming out on top.
Vlad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vlad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vlad tries to clinch up but Cole circles away and keeps his distance.
Arthur Vlad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Vlad clinches up with Cole and pushes him back against the cage.
Vlad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vlad prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vlad is looking to break free of the clinch but Cole has double underhooks. #T4#
Vlad works on Cole's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Vlad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vlad misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vlad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vlad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cole defends well and Vlad ends up having to push Cole into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vlad looks winded!
Vlad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cole looks to land a combination but Vlad avoids it well.
Vlad darts in looking for a takedown but Cole gets double underhooks and turns Vlad into the cage.
Cole misses with a double jab.
Cole shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vlad defends it nicely.
Vlad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vlad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cole as he jumps to the side.
Cole gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vlad counters with a left and a right that stings Cole.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arthur Vlad will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Cole has Vlad up against the cage in a clinch.
Vlad works on Cole's body with a couple of short punches.
Cole tries to pull guard but Vlad holds him up against the cage and eventually Cole drops back down to his feet.
Vlad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Cole tries to pull guard but Vlad forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cole is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermaine Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cole has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vlad avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vlad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Vlad scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Vlad.
Vlad scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vlad tries to break free but Cole pushes him back against the cage.
Vlad gets underhooks to prevent Cole's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Vlad has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cole uses from the top position. #T1##SUB2#
Vlad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Cole avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Vlad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cole working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Vlad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vlad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cole advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Vlad tries to bench press Cole off him but Cole keeps the position.
Vlad sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Cole seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vlad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vlad gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Vlad is looking for a triangle but Cole pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Cole avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vlad keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
Cole has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cole wants to pass the guard but Vlad is keeping the position.
Cole lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cole postures up.
#SU#
Cole gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vlad stalks Cole and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cole's face. Cole staggers backwards, shaken.
Jab from Vlad.#T3#
Vlad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cole looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vlad throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Cole throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Vlad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cole, pushing him back against the cage.
Vlad tries to break free but Cole pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Vlad.
Vlad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cole fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Arthur Vlad seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cole wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Cole pulls guard.
Cole is looking to stand up but Vlad isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Vlad is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vlad preventing the sweep.
Vlad seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SU2#
Vlad gets to his feet. Cole looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Vlad takes the fight into the clinch.
Vlad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vlad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Vlad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Cole with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vlad to score with a decent uppercut.
Vlad swats away the attempt to clinch by Cole.
Cole throws a right and a left that Vlad avoids nicely.
Vlad is looking to clinch.
Cole misses with a takedown attempt - Vlad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Vlad moves into the clinch.
Vlad has had enough of the clinch but Cole keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Cole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vlad lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Vlad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vlad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Vlad scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Vlad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cole on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jermaine Cole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Vlad defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cole.
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Vlad is just out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Cole. No joy for Vlad on that attempt.
Cole has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cole there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cole misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Vlad has closed the distance and engaged Cole in a clinch.
Vlad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Vlad.
Vlad lands with a light punch inside.
Vlad is trying to break the clinch but Cole has him pressed against the cage.
Vlad working hard to break the clinch.
Vlad tries to break free but Cole pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Vlad decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Vlad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Vlad has his foot on Cole's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cole works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Vlad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cole's guard. #REVB#
Vlad won't allow Cole to sweep him here.
Cole wants to stand and escape but Vlad is having none of it.
Cole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cole throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SU2#
Vlad decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole ducks right into an uppercut from Vlad. #CL2#
Vlad clinches up with Cole and pushes him back against the cage.
Cole's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cole wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermaine Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vlad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Vlad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cole is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vlad gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vlad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cole backwards. #BC2#
Vlad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Vlad has Cole up against the cage in a clinch.
Cole can't break the clinch.
Vlad wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vlad lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Vlad scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vlad has him pressed against the cage.
Cole fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vlad stops a takedown attempt from Cole.
Cole is trying to drag Vlad to the mat but Vlad just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cole drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vlad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T4#
A short left from Vlad.
Vlad lands a nice uppercut.
Cole has Vlad pressed against the cage, preventing Vlad from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vlad scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cole tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Vlad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cole takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Vlad has managed to clinch.
Vlad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vlad lands a nice uppercut.
Jermaine Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arthur Vlad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vlad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cole.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Vlad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vlad 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Vlad!
Jermaine Cole was interviewed post fight and said 'Next time he won't be so lucky...'.
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Event:
WEC 7: Vurny vs Tavares
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Vlad tries to move into range but The Englander moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vlad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vlad doesn't manage to clinch there - The Englander circles away.
The Englander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vlad throws out the jab.
The Englander misses with a body shot.
The Englander moves away from the strike by Vlad.
Vlad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Englander scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vlad in his tracks.
Vlad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Englander scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
The Englander gets tackled into the cage by Vlad. Vlad maintains the clinch.
I was talking to The Englander's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vlad swings wildly with an uppercut but The Englander uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Englander scores with a shoulder strike.
The Englander scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Vlad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Englander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vlad walks into a stiff left hand from The Englander.
The Englander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vlad moves away.
Vlad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Englander moves away.
Vlad throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling The Englander to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab by Vlad.#T1#
Vlad goes for a double leg but The Englander avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Englander continues to drive forward.
George The Englander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vlad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice combination there by Vlad.
The Englander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vlad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Englander misses with a looping right.
The Englander misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vlad! But no joy.
The Englander digs a good hook to Vlad's body.
The Englander is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vlad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Vlad has The Englander up against the cage in a clinch.
The Englander lands with a short shot to the head.
The Englander lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Englander lands a right hand.
The Englander blocks an uppercut.
The Englander lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vlad.
The Englander blocking some punches.
Vlad is trying to drag The Englander to the mat but The Englander just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vlad prevents a body shot from The Englander. #T2#
The Englander tries a body shot but Vlad blocks it.
The Englander lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Englander working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vlad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Englander just stands there and leans against the cage.
George The Englander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Vlad.
The Englander lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Vlad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as The Englander lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vlad doesn't seem phased though.
The Englander with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vlad takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Englander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Vlad drives through and clinches with The Englander against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Vlad scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Vlad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Englander misses the shot to the body.
The Englander with a nice cross.
The Englander is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The Englander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vlad wants to land a leg kick but The Englander is out of range.
The Englander jabs Vlad right on the nose. Vlad blinks but takes it well.#T3#
The Englander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vlad was well out of range. Poor timing from The Englander.
Vlad takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The Englander throws a body punch but Vlad moves out of range.
Vlad throws a jab but it's blocked by The Englander.
The Englander slips a jab from Vlad.
The Englander slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Englander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Englander throws a jab when Vlad was well out of range.
Vlad avoids the body shot from The Englander.
The Englander lands a head shot.
Vlad avoids the head kick by The Englander.
The Englander scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Englander throws a big shot that misses.
Vlad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Englander misses with a wild body shot.
The Englander has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Englander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vlad manages to avoid it.
Vlad avoids the body shot from The Englander.
The Englander moves out of range as Vlad strikes.
The Englander scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Vlad throws a wild body kick that The Englander sees coming a mile off.
Vlad tries to clinch up but The Englander circles away and keeps his distance.
Vlad tries to clinch up.
The Englander changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vlad tries to clinch but The Englander is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from The Englander misses the target.
The Englander connects with a jab.
The Englander misses with a body shot.
Vlad with a hook.
Jab from The Englander.
The Englander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vlad. Vlad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Vlad misses.
Nice body punch from The Englander.
The crowd cheers as The Englander lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vlad doesn't seem phased though.
The Englander bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vlad's head backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Englander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Englander lands a nice looking body shot.
Vlad doesn't manage to clinch there - The Englander circles away.
Vlad throws a body shot but no joy.
The Englander keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George The Englander dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The Englander fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vlad moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vlad tries to close the distance and clinch but The Englander swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Englander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Vlad as he connects with a hook.
The Englander misses with a wild body shot.
The Englander throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vlad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Englander is looking to wear down Vlad with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vlad fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Englander throws a body punch but Vlad moves out of range.
The Englander uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vlad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Englander catches Vlad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Englander is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vlad misses with a series of wild punches.
A left lands for The Englander.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by The Englander.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The Englander lands a nice hook to Vlad's body. Vlad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Vlad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Englander manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Englander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vlad was well out of range. Poor timing from The Englander.
The Englander darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from The Englander misses.
The Englander scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vlad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vlad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Englander but The Englander pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vlad throws a body punch but The Englander moves out of range.
The Englander misses with a shot to the body
and Vlad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vlad throws a big shot that misses.
Vlad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Englander paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vlad 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.
The Englander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vlad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Englander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Englander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vlad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vlad fails with the takedown
and The Englander counters with a left to the body.
George The Englander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Vlad.
Vlad is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Englander takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
The Englander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Englander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vlad. Vlad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vlad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Englander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vlad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Englander connects with a crisp jab.
The Englander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vlad was well out of range. Poor timing from The Englander.
Vlad is on the wrong end of a nice combination from The Englander.
The Englander keeps the fight on the outside.
The Englander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vlad throws out the jab.
The Englander throws a body shot but no joy.
The Englander ducks under a wild hook from Vlad.
The Englander lands an overhand right.
The Englander fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Englander thuds his right hand into Vlad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Englander throws a body punch but Vlad moves out of range. #T3#
Vlad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The Englander scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vlad dodges the punch combination from The Englander.
A little jabbing left from Vlad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vlad fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Englander. Vlad does a little dance to reset his feet.
George The Englander is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by The Englander.
The Englander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vlad.
Vlad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Englander.
Vlad dives in and grabs The Englander's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Englander pushes down on Vlad's head and hops out.
Vlad tries to move into range but The Englander moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Vlad drives through and clinches with The Englander against the cage.
A short body shot lands from The Englander as the two fighters clinch.
The Englander scores with a shoulder strike.
Vlad misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Englander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Englander dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The Englander is pressed up against the cage. Vlad has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Englander down to the mat. The Englander avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vlad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vlad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Englander takes a swing at Vlad's ribcage but misses.
Vlad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Englander swings for the body but Vlad moves out of range.
Vlad's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Englander connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vlad scrambles back to his feet.
Vlad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Englander scores with a jab.
Vlad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Englander is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vlad throws out a loose jab but The Englander uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Englander throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Englander just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Vlad.
The Englander clobbers Vlad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vlad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Englander slips a straight right by Vlad.
Donk. The Englander catches Vlad right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George The Englander dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
The Englander takes a swing at Vlad's ribcage but misses.
Vlad swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Englander counters with a nice uppercut.
The Englander dodges the punch combination from Vlad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vlad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Englander is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vlad can do to turn this around?
The Englander works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vlad moves in looking to clinch but The Englander pushes him off.
Vlad walks into a straight right hand from The Englander.
Vlad is trying desperately to land a takedown but The Englander is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Vlad.
Vlad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vlad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Englander catches Vlad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Englander ducks under a wild hook from Vlad.
The Englander digs a good body shot into Vlad's ribs.
Vlad misses with a hook.
The Englander with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Englander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vlad manages to avoid it.
The Englander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vlad manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by The Englander.#T1#
Vlad misses with a head kick.
Vlad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vlad fails with a takedown attempt.
The Englander lands an overhand right.
The Englander scores with a hook to the body. Vlad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Englander lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vlad at a distance.
Vlad throws a poor cross that misses
letting The Englander counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for The Englander. That snapped Vlad's head back.
The Englander misses the shot to the body.
The Englander comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Englander swings for the body but Vlad moves out of range.
The Englander swings for the body but Vlad moves out of range.
The Englander takes a swing at Vlad's ribcage but misses.
Vlad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from The Englander misses the target.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from The Englander. Vlad does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Englander lands a really nice looking cross but Vlad seems unphased.
The Englander looks to score with a jab to the body but Vlad is just out of range.
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!
The Englander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vlad fails with the takedown.
The Englander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vlad.
Vlad has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vlad there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vlad is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Englander lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vlad blocks a jab.
The Englander fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vlad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Englander jabs at Vlad's body.
Vlad walks into a straight right hand from The Englander.
The Englander digs a good body shot into Vlad's ribs.
The Englander throws a shot to the body.
The Englander scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vlad doesn't seem bothered though.
The Englander lands a body shot.
The Englander misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3#
The Englander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Englander scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vlad in his tracks.
Vlad misses with an uppercut. The Englander saw that one coming.
Vlad takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Englander cracks Vlad with an open hand slap.
The Englander tests Vlad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
George The Englander is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Englander throws out a loose jab but Vlad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vlad unleashes a big counter combination but The Englander bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vlad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vlad tries to close the distance and clinch but The Englander swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Englander throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Englander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vlad.
The Englander tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as Vlad lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Englander doesn't seem phased though.
Vlad misses with a wild body shot.
Vlad defending well as The Englander loads up on a big left hand.
Vlad scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Englander doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Englander with a hook.#T4#
The Englander defending well as Vlad loads up on a big left hand.
The Englander throws an overhand right that lands on Vlad's shoulder, as Vlad tries to avoid the shot.
Vlad misses with the combination.
The Englander connects with a nice looking jab.
The Englander lands a jab to Vlad's midsection.
Vlad looks to throw the jab but The Englander is out of range.
Vlad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vlad dives in and grabs The Englander's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Englander pushes down on Vlad's head and hops out.
George The Englander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Vlad.
The Englander throws a head kick but Vlad moves out of range.
The Englander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by The Englander.
Vlad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vlad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vlad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As The Englander backs off Vlad throws a huge counter combo but The Englander manages to avoid it all.
Arthur Vlad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Englander connects with a body shot.
The Englander feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vlads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that's the end of the fight!
George The Englander showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Englander has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George The Englander!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from American.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
American misses with a double jab.
Vlad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vlad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says American as he avoids it easily.
American with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vlad shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has American pinned against the cage. American gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
All American has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Vlad.
American lands with an overhand left.
Vlad misses with a few strikes there.
American misses with a hook to the body
and Vlad counters with a straight right hand.
Vlad shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has American pinned against the cage. American gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vlad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vlad misses with a straight left.
American keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vlad.
American avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vlad fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Vlad moves into the clinch.#T1##TD2#
Vlad pulls guard.
American trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vlad's guard.#SUB2#
Vlad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU#
American gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vlad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vlad closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
American cracks Vlad with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good exchange - American coming out on top.
American throws a good cross that connects.
American tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vlad was well out of range. Poor timing from American.
American looks to score with a jab to the body but Vlad is just out of range.
Vlad throws out a counter right but American avoids it with no problem.
Vlad looks to land a left hand but American moved out of range nicely.
Vlad is looking to clinch but American is avoiding it.
All American is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
American works Vlad's body with a nice hook.
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!
American misses with a wild combination.
American is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
American looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vlad throws a series of punches but American avoids them all with ease. #T2#
American fails to land with a series of punches.
Vlad misses with an uppercut.
Vlad misses with a straight left.
Vlad looks winded!
Vlad takes one to the side of the head.
American connects with a body shot.
Jab, jab by American - just one landing.
American throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from American. Vlad does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Vlad has managed to clinch.
American lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vlad backwards.
American blocking some punches.
Vlad is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#BC2#
Vlad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Vlad misses the target.
American swings and misses with a hook to the body.
American swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vlad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vlad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but American was well out of range. Poor timing from Vlad.
Nice defenses there by American.
Vlad 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.
American connects with a right hand. Vlad shakes it off.
Vlad thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Vlad looks to move away, American throws a big counter combo but Vlad just gets out of the way.
American tries to bum rush Vlad with a series of wild strikes but Vlad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
American fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vlad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vlad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but American paws at him with a jab and circles away.
American lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
American ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from American.
Vlad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. American sees it coming and avoids it easily.
American is looking to wear down Vlad with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
American scores with a jab to the body.
American looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
All American seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
American moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
American cracks Vlad with an open hand slap.
American is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
American lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by American.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
American with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vlad doesn't manage to clinch there - American circles away.
American misses the shot to the body.
American throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vlad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vlad loads up on a big right hand but American slips the punch.
American swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vlad.
American throws a looping overhand right but Vlad ducks down to avoid it.
Vlad throws out a loose jab but American uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Vlad tries to move into range but American moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vlad on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
American lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot by American.
Vlad looks to score with a jab to the body but American is just out of range.
Vlad is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vlad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. American looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vlad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
American lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vlad shoots in for a takedown but American shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
American lands a head shot.
American's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vlad under the eye.
Vlad misses with a two punch combination.
American misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vlad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vlad shoots in but American avoids the takedown attempt easily.
American scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
All American dominated that round.
That's time! American's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A punch combination from Vlad misses.
Vlad closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
American lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vlad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
American cracks Vlad with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vlad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vlad misses with an uppercut. American saw that one coming.
American cracks a nice hook into Vlad's ribs.
American lands a lovely overhand right.
Vlad ducks under a wild hook from American.
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!
American throws a series of punches but Vlad moves out of range.
Vlad throws a counter combo.
Good shot there by American.
American slips under a jab from Vlad.
American is looking for a counter combo.
American slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
American slips under a jab.
Vlad lunges at American with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by American's hand.
Nice defenses there by American.
Vlad misses with an uppercut. American saw that one coming.
Vlad lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
American punishes Vlad's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
American slips a jab from Vlad.
It looked like American was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vlad.
Vlad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vlad is breathing heavily.
American listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
American lands a nice hook to Vlad's body. Vlad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vlad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
American takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A right-left combo lands from American.
American lands with a nice combination. Vlad backs away looking to recover.
American ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vlad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
American slips a straight right by Vlad.
American misses the shot to the body.
Vlad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
American throwing a counter right hand but Vlad manages to avoid it.
American just misses with a punch to the body.
American misses with a wild combination.
American ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vlad moves away.
No joy there for Vlad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
American scores with a shot to the body.
Vlad cracks American with an open hand slap.#T2#
American takes a swing at Vlad's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Vlad gets a clinch. #BC#
American breaks from the clinch.
Vlad dives in and grabs American's left leg, looking for a takedown. American pushes down on Vlad's head and hops out.
American stalks Vlad and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vlad's face. Vlad staggers backwards, shaken.
American connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vlad's hands.
American lands a jab to the head.
American staying out of range there.
Vlad dodges the punch combination from American.
Vlad tries for a takedown but American sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vlad wants to clinch.
American swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
American lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
American avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Vlad takes one on the button.
American dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vlad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but American avoids it really well and circles away.
American throws a big counter combination but Vlad scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
All American has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Vlad.
Vlad tries to clinch there but American circles away.
American keeps the fight on the outside.
American ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
American tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vlad was well out of range. Poor timing from American.
Vlad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vlad tries to clinch up but American circles away and keeps his distance.
American throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vlad.
American connects with a right hand. Vlad shakes it off.
American lands with a good body shot.
American avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
American connects with a jab.
American is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vlad can do to turn this around?
American dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vlad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but American was well out of range. Poor timing from Vlad.
American with a hook.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vlad moves forwards but American connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by American.
American swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vlad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vlad throws a hook but American blocks it.
Vlad misses with a wild combination.
American moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
American fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vlad manages to avoid it.
American works over Vlad's head and body with a nice combination.
Vlad is looking to clinch.
A left and a right from American both land. Nice combination.
Vlad takes a shot to the body in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vlad wants to clinch.
Vlad fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
All American dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice shot by American.
Nice shot by American.
Vlad misses with an uppercut.
Vlad misses the jab.
A big right from Vlad misses.
American ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
American goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
American looks to score with a jab to the body but Vlad is just out of range.
Vlad throws out a loose jab but American uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for American.
American scores with the left hand. Vlad knows he should have avoided that one.
Vlad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vlad is looking to clinch but American is avoiding it.
American jabs Vlad right on the nose. Vlad blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vlad tries to clinch up but American circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like American was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vlad.
Vlad throws a solid leg kick but American takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vlad.
Vlad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by American.
Vlad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
American throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vlad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vlad moves in looking to clinch but American pushes him off.
American throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
American lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
American keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and American tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
American getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
American fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A lazy left from American finds it's target.
American throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
American misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
American moves out of range as Vlad strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from American misses its target.
American's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vlad under the eye.
American throws a combination. Vlad tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vlad scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vlad is looking to clinch.
Vlad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
American defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vlad.
Nice shot lands for American.
Vlad throws a looping overhand right but American ducks down to avoid it.
American connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A right-left combo lands from American. #T2#
Vlad lands a jab to the nose.
Danga de danga de dang - American scores with a four punch combination!
American works Vlad's body with a nice hook.
Vlad bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of American's head.
Vlad shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has American pinned against the cage. American gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vlad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling American to score with a decent uppercut.
Vlad lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
American misses with a wild body shot.
American lands a body shot.
American comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vlad looks to land a right hand but American moved out of range.
A combination from American does no damage.
Vlad throws a shot from downtown. American moves away and avoids it.
Vlad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Nice shot lands for American.
American stuns Vlad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vlad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Vlad.
American is working the combinations to good effect here.
American lands an overhand right.
Vlad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vlad tries to close the distance and clinch up but American swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A decent looking cross lands there for American.
Vlad misses with a looping right.
American fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vlad manages to avoid it.
Vlad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
American misses with a body shot.
American circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Vlad has managed to clinch.
American goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vlad stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
American lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, American creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Vlad scores with a shoulder strike.
American throws a punch but it's blocked by Vlad.
American is trying to push Vlad away but Vlad has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
American throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
American turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and American manages to end up in side control.
Vlad sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vlad tries to roll over but American keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Vlad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Vlad actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vlad looking for subs from the bottom but American mounts him!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vlad wants to control but American is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
All American showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for American, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... All American!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Vlad jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT2#
It looks like Raymundo Mcguire has been cut.#CL2#
Vlad has managed to clinch.
Mcguire drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vlad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mcguire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mcguire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vlad is keeping busy.
Mcguire wants to stall.
Mcguire seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Vlad is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Vlad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vlad has had enough of the clinch but Mcguire keeps him there for the moment.
Mcguire is looking to control Vlad's arms but Vlad gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mcguire has his back to the cage.
Vlad wants to break free but Mcguire has control.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mcguire pulls guard successfully.
#SU2#
Vlad stands and steps away. Mcguire gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Vlad moves into the clinch successfully.
Mcguire stalling in the clinch but Vlad improves position.
Vlad lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Mcguire tries to pull guard but Vlad holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcguire drops back down to his feet.
Vlad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Mcguire is rocked!
Vlad has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oh Mcguire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vlad lands with a short shot to the head.
Vlad throws a big uppercut that drops Mcguire! More strikes from Vlad and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mcguire lies dazed against the cage as Vlad celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Vlad!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 643 Round 4
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Vlad leaves Buster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Buster drives through and clinches with Vlad against the cage.
Vlad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Buster.
Buster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vlad tries to circle away but Buster has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Vlad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vlad tries to clinch there but Buster circles away.
Buster could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vlad is looking to clinch.
Buster swats away the attempt to clinch by Vlad.
Buster half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vlad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Buster in his tracks. #CUT2#
It looks like Roy Buster has been cut.
Buster slips under a jab from Vlad.
Vlad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Vlad tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Buster is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Buster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vlad, pushing him back against the cage.
Vlad lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vlad lands with a right to the head.
Vlad gets through Buster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Vlad manages to break the clinch.
Arthur Vlad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Vlad does it's job there.
Vlad throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Vlad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Buster, pushing him back against the cage.
Vlad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vlad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vlad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Buster breaks from the clinch.
Vlad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Buster avoids it really well and circles away.
Vlad scores with a jab to the head.
#T2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vlad enables Buster to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vlad manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Buster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vlad is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Vlad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Buster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Vlad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Buster defends it easily.
Buster trying to control but Vlad is working from the bottom.
Buster slips nicely into half guard.
Buster wants to control but Vlad is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB2#
Vlad looking for submissions off his back.
Vlad is looking to improve his position.
Buster is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Vlad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Buster is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Vlad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vlad is refusing to be controlled, as Buster sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Vlad actively working from the bottom here.
Buster seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Buster works his way into side control.
Vlad tries to bench press Buster off him but Buster keeps the position.
Buster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vlad keeps working.
Buster is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Vlad will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buster working the ground and pound.
Buster trying to control the action but Vlad is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Vlad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Buster's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Buster.
Jab from Vlad.
Vlad throws a combination. Buster tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vlad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vlad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD#
Buster changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vlad looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Buster wants to control but Vlad is keeping him busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vlad tries to bench press Buster off him but Buster keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vlad keeps working. #T1##SU#
Buster decides to stand back up. Buster steps back and let's Vlad get back to his feet.
Vlad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buster.
Vlad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buster takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vlad looks for a takedown but Buster sprawls well.
As Vlad looks to move away, Buster throws a big counter combo but Vlad just gets out of the way.
Vlad tries to clinch there but Buster circles away.
Buster half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Buster keeps the fight on the outside.
Buster seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vlad with a jab.
Buster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vlad closes the distance but Buster moves to the side #TD#
and Buster decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vlad's guard.#T2#
Vlad can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Buster controls the pace.
Buster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Buster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vlad is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Vlad looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Buster has picked Vlad up and slammed him! Vlad can't keep hold of the triangle and Buster manages to pass to side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vlad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Buster wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Check out the look on Buster's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Roy Buster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Buster trying to control the position but Vlad is working away.
Vlad is looking to regain half guard here but Buster keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Buster working away.
Buster takes a little break here. Vlad wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vlad is looking to regain half guard here but Buster keeps moving and retains side control.
Buster is staying tight to Vlad's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vlad is looking to regain half guard here but Buster keeps moving and retains side control.
Buster lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Vlad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Buster is looking to take a break and control but Vlad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vlad can't do much from the bottom here.
Vlad gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Buster sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Buster is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Buster content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Buster dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roy Buster's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vlad shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Buster counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Buster.
Buster lands with a short shot to the head.
Vlad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Buster turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Vlad can't do much from the bottom here.
Vlad is not content to let Buster control the position.
Vlad taking a bit of punishment here - Buster scoring with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buster taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Vlad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Buster cracks Vlad with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Vlad is trying to control Buster's posture but Buster avoids it.
Buster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vlad keeps working.
Buster staying calm.
Buster trying to control the action but Vlad is working from the bottom.
Vlad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Buster wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vlad sneaks back into half guard.
Buster is controlling the pace.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Vlad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Buster pulls his head out easily.
Vlad wants to control but Buster is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Buster controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Vlad looking for submissions off his back.
Buster controlling the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Vlad is looking for a sweep. Buster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Buster seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Buster slips under a jab.
Vlad misses with a body shot.
Vlad leaves Buster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vlad tries to bum rush Buster with a series of wild strikes but Buster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vlad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vlad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vlad shoots for a double leg takedown but Buster sprawls well. He's pushed Vlad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arthur Vlad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Buster fails with a takedown attempt.
Vlad cracks a nice hook into Buster's ribs.#T4##CL2#
Vlad moves into the clinch.#BC#
Buster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Buster moves into range and clinches up with Vlad.
Buster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vlad avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Buster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buster takes a shot to the head.
Buster tries to pull guard but Vlad won't allow it.
Buster tries to throw a body punch but Vlad avoids it by throwing Buster back against the cage.
Vlad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Buster backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vlad avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Buster tightens his grip and picks Vlad up, before dumping him to the ground. Vlad manages to land in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Vlad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vlad looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Buster showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Buster has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight for Roy Buster!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Roy Buster!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Roy Buster!
Roy Buster wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 643 Round 3
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Vlad lands a nice looking body shot.
Vlad tries to score with a low kick but Wales moves his leg out of the way.
Vlad tries for a takedown but Wales circles away easily
and Wales counters with a left and a right that stings Vlad.
Arthur Vlad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Vlad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vlad.#CL2#
Vlad takes the fight into the clinch.
Vlad is trying to push Wales away but Wales has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vlad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vlad is looking to break free of the clinch but Wales has double underhooks.
Vlad scores with a shoulder strike.
Wales is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wales is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vlad to keep the fight standing.
Wales is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vlad gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Wales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wales tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vlad has Wales pressed against the cage, preventing Wales from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vlad tries to break the clinch but Wales is controlling the position.
Vlad lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Wales has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vlad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vlad cracks Wales with a nice body shot.
Wales is breathing heavily.
Wales fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wales is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vlad to keep the fight standing.
Vlad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wales has him pressed against the cage.
Wales is trying to pull guard but Vlad turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wales tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vlad smiles and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vlad. #CL2#
Vlad has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vlad lands with a short shot to the head.
Vlad lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vlad has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vlad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vlad lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Vlad is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Vlad.
Vlad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vlad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wales tries to pull guard but Vlad won't allow it.
Wales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wales tries to break the clinch but Vlad is controlling the position.
Vlad scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Vlad.
Wales fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Vlad breaks from the clinch.
Vlad has a takedown stuffed.
Vlad slaps away a takedown attempt from Wales, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Wales escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Vlad moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vlad.
Wales drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vlad pulls his leg out and moves away.
A jab from Vlad does it's job there.#CUT2#
It looks like Kevin Wales has been cut.
Wales leaves Vlad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Vlad rushes Wales and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vlad scores with a shot to the side of Wales's head.
Vlad scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Vlad is trying to pull guard but Wales turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vlad lands an uppercut.
Vlad tries to pull guard but Wales forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vlad.
Vlad scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vlad prevents the takedown attempt.
Vlad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vlad.
A short uppercut from Vlad.
Vlad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vlad gets through Wales's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vlad wants to get back to striking at distance but Wales won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wales - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vlad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Vlad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Wales's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vlad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vlad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Vlad instigates a clinch.
Wales drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vlad pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vlad connects with a right hand. Wales shakes it off.
Vlad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wales is fending him off so far but Vlad persists. Nope, Wales circles away and we're back to standing.
Wales seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wales takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kevin Wales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vlad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wales.
Wales fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vlad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Vlad instigates a clinch. #BC#
Wales manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vlad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vlad wants to clinch
and Wales counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Vlad's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wales under the eye.
Vlad lands with an uppercut that bounces Wales off the cage and back into range.
Arthur Vlad seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Vlad gets caught napping as Wales dives in and scores a takedown. Vlad manages to retain guard.
Wales wants to control from the top but Vlad keeps moving. #SUB2#
Vlad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wales can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Vlad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wales is aware though and is defending well.
Vlad is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Vlad is looking for a triangle but Wales pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Wales thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Vlad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wales is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Vlad is controlling Wales's posture.#SUB2#
Wales avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wales working some strikes from top position.
Wales is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vlad is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Vlad preventing the sweep.
Vlad looking to pass the guard.
Wales is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vlad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Wales controls Vlad momentarily but Vlad frees himself.
Wales controlling Vlad's posture. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vlad wants to control from the top but Wales keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vlad misses with a body punch
and Wales counters with a nice body kick.
#CL#
Wales instigates a clinch.
Vlad wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vlad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vlad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Wales manages to break the clinch.
Vlad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wales fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wales displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vlad throws out the jab.
Wales shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Wales. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Vlad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Vlad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kevin Wales's cut.
That's time! Wales's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Vlad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wales swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vlad stuffs the takedown attempt from Wales. Wales gets slowly back to his feet.
Wales dives in and grabs Vlad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vlad pushes down on Wales's head and hops out.
Vlad moves in looking to clinch but Wales pushes him off.
Vlad scores with a hook to the body. Wales takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wales is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vlad.
Vlad throws a series of punches but Wales avoids them all with ease.
Wales is looking to counter the offense by Vlad and move into the clinch.
Jab by Vlad.
Vlad lands a nice shot that snaps Wales's head back.
Wales circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Wales gets tackled into the cage by Vlad. Vlad maintains the clinch.
A short right from Vlad on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Wales escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wales takes a jab right on the kisser.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Vlad has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Vlad works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#TD2#
Vlad jumps into guard, dragging Wales to the mat.
#SUB2#
Wales got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vlad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wales has managed to get both his arms back between Vlad's legs - danger averted.
Wales is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Vlad has his foot on Wales's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wales works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Vlad working for a triangle but Wales defends it easily.
Wales stands and throws Vlad's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vlad tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Wales controlling the position.
Vlad tries to bench press Wales off him but Wales keeps the position.
Vlad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Wales looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wales trying to control the position but Vlad is working away.
Arthur Vlad has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vlad wants to control but Wales postures up.
Wales is looking to take a break and control but Vlad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SU#
Wales decides to stand back up.
A left lands for Vlad.
Vlad lands a jab.#TD#
Wales looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Vlad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Vlad looking for submissions off his back.
Wales trying to control from half guard but Vlad is working away. #T4#
Wales looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vlad is pressing down on Wales's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vlad working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Vlad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Vlad looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wales passes into half guard.
Vlad is refusing to be controlled, as Wales sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Vlad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vlad 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight for Arthur Vlad!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Arthur Vlad!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Arthur Vlad!
Arthur Vlad wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 643 Round 2
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Vlad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mc Fec!
Vlad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mc Fec paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mc Fec drops his hands momentarily and Vlad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mc Fec shoots in for a takedown but Vlad shows good takedown defense.
Vlad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mc Fec was well out of range. Poor timing from Vlad.
Mc Fec walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#
It looks like Floopy Mc Fec has been cut.
Vlad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mc Fec on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mc Fec circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mc Fec counters with a nice uppercut.
Vlad lands with a good body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Mc Fec. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Vlad closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Mc Fec escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Vlad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mc Fec tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Arthur Vlad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vlad closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mc Fec circles away.
Mc Fec was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A big right from Vlad misses.
Mc Fec tries to counter with a clinch but Vlad shakes him off and moves away.
Vlad wants to clinch but Mc Fec slips to the side#TD2#
and Mc Fec decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vlad's guard.
Mc Fec stays in close to Vlad's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Vlad looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mc Fec has picked Vlad up and slammed him! Vlad can't keep hold of the triangle and Mc Fec manages to pass to side control!
Vlad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mc Fec wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mc Fec remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Vlad wants to control but Mc Fec postures up.
Mc Fec trying to control the action but Vlad is working from the bottom.
Mc Fec connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Vlad some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Vlad is looking for a sweep.
Mc Fec remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Vlad is looking to reverse the position.
Vlad is working hard here to advance position.
Mc Fec wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vlad keeps working.
Vlad is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mc Fec wants to control but Vlad is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Mc Fec has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3#
Mc Fec tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vlad defends well and Mc Fec ends up having to push Vlad into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Mc Fec throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vlad was covering up waiting for the punch and Mc Fec finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mc Fec advances position into side control!
Vlad can't do much from the bottom here.
Vlad manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mc Fec's best efforts.
Vlad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mc Fec is keen to just control but Vlad is a slippery customer.
Mc Fec stalling. #SUB#
Vlad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mc Fec is looking to take a break and control but Vlad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
It looks like Mc Fec is going to stand back up.
Still in half guard, Mc Fec seems content to control.
Mc Fec trying to control from half guard but Vlad is working away.
Mc Fec is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mc Fec content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Vlad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Vlad looking for submissions off his back.
Mc Fec controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floopy Mc Fec dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Floopy Mc Fec's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Mc Fec. No joy for Vlad on that attempt.
Mc Fec feints the counter takedown.
Mc Fec bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck for Mc Fec with that takedown attempt.
Vlad falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Mc Fec counters with a takedown into side control.
Mc Fec content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Vlad tries to buck Mc Fec off but Mc Fec is having none of it.#SU2#
Mc Fec decides to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vlad wants to clinch.#CL2#
Mc Fec closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Vlad gets underhooks to prevent Mc Fec's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vlad.
Mc Fec has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vlad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Arthur Vlad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floopy Mc Fec.
Mc Fec wants a takedown but no success here.
Vlad is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mc Fec is breathing heavily.
Mc Fec is looking for a takedown.
Mc Fec jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vlad walks away with a smile on his face. Mc Fec gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Vlad moves into range and clinches up with Mc Fec.#BC#
Vlad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Floopy Mc Fec is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Vlad closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Mc Fec breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mc Fec shoots in but Vlad avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vlad fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2##CL#
Vlad instigates a clinch.
Vlad lands a shoulder strike.
Vlad lands a shoulder strike.
Vlad lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mc Fec is looking for a takedown.
Vlad lands a nice uppercut.
Vlad jumps guard but Mc Fec turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vlad scores with a shot to the side of Mc Fec's head.
Mc Fec throws a head punch that misses.
Vlad tries to circle away but Mc Fec has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Vlad.
Vlad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mc Fec wants a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vlad.
Vlad pushes Mc Fec back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arthur Vlad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Vlad scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Mc Fec looking for a takedown.
Vlad lands a right hand.
Vlad working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Vlad on the inside.
Mc Fec wants to break free but Vlad has control.
Vlad lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Vlad.
Vlad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mc Fec has Vlad pressed against the cage, preventing Vlad from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mc Fec is trying to pull guard but Vlad turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mc Fec goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vlad prevents it.
Vlad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mc Fec backwards.
Vlad working hard to break the clinch.
Vlad lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Mc Fec wants to take the fight to the mat but Vlad manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vlad is looking to break free of the clinch but Mc Fec has double underhooks.
Vlad working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Vlad manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Vlad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vlad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mc Fec can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Vlad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mc Fec pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vlad is keeping the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Vlad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mc Fec controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Vlad throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mc Fec escapes and throws Vlad's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Vlad dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Floopy Mc Fec's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vlad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mc Fec. Mc Fec circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vlad throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mc Fec.
Vlad's corner calls for a 1-2. Vlad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Vlad gets caught napping as Mc Fec dives in and scores a takedown. Vlad manages to retain guard.
Floopy Mc Fec has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Vlad has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mc Fec is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Vlad.#SU2#
Mc Fec decides to stand up, so the ref orders Vlad to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Fec dives in and grabs Vlad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vlad pushes down on Mc Fec's head and hops out.
Mc Fec shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vlad pinned against the cage. Vlad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vlad throwing a counter right hand but Mc Fec manages to avoid it.
Mc Fec takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vlad jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
Mc Fec tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vlad sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mc Fec somewhat.
Arthur Vlad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floopy Mc Fec.#CL#
Mc Fec gets tackled into the cage by Vlad. Vlad maintains the clinch.
Mc Fec is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vlad is defending well.
Vlad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mc Fec jumps guard but Vlad turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mc Fec tries to throw a body punch but Vlad avoids it by throwing Mc Fec back against the cage.
Mc Fec misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Vlad. #T2#
Mc Fec jumps guard but Vlad stands there with Mc Fec around his waist. Mc Fec gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vlad lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Vlad.
Vlad blocking some punches.
Vlad looking for a takedown.
Vlad stops a takedown attempt from Mc Fec.
Vlad is trying to break the clinch but Mc Fec has him pressed against the cage.
Vlad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vlad lands with a right to the head.
Vlad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Mc Fec breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vlad fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Vlad - just one landing. #CL#
Vlad closes the distance and pushes Mc Fec back into the cage.#T3#
Vlad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mc Fec backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Vlad's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Mc Fec manages to break the clinch.
Vlad lands a glancing blow to the side of Mc Fec's head.
Vlad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mc Fec defends well and Vlad ends up having to push Mc Fec into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mc Fec drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mc Fec defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vlad.
Arthur Vlad is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Mc Fec decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mc Fec looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Vlad looking for submissions off his back.
Mc Fec passes into side control, despite Vlad's attempt to control the position.
#T4#
Vlad tries to buck Mc Fec off but Mc Fec is having none of it.
Mc Fec trying to control the position but Vlad is working away. #SU2#
Mc Fec stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mc Fec fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vlad is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vlad swings for the body but Mc Fec moves out of range.
And Mc Fec tries to counter it with a takedown but Vlad pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vlad tries to clinch up.
Vlad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mc Fec paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Vlad as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Vlad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vlad working hard to break the clinch.
Floopy Mc Fec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arthur Vlad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vlad has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Vlad showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vlad has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight for Arthur Vlad!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Arthur Vlad!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Arthur Vlad!
Arthur Vlad wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 643 Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Vlad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joffe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joffe tries to clinch but Vlad moves out of range.
Vlad misses with a few strikes there.
Joffe shapes to counter with a head kick.
Vlad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#
It looks like Marcus Joffe has been cut.
Joffe tries to clinch there but Vlad circles away.
Vlad misses the jab.
Joffe tries to close the distance and clinch but Vlad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vlad throws a push kick but Joffe slaps the foot to one side.
Joffe staying out of range there.
Joffe moves in looking to clinch but Vlad pushes him off.
Vlad went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Joffe is looking to clinch but Vlad is avoiding it.
It looked like Vlad was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Joffe.
Vlad misses with a wild combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vlad misses the shot to the body.
Joffe misses with a wild combination.
A punch lands to the side of Vlad 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Vlad shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joffe tries to kick Vlad off but Vlad keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Vlad passes to side control. #SU#
Vlad stands up.
Vlad looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vlad will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vlad misses with a straight left. #TD#
Vlad looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vlad is breathing heavily.
Joffe is looking to stand up but Vlad isn't so interested in that idea.
Vlad wants to pass the guard but Joffe is keeping the position.#SU#
Vlad stands up and waves to Joffe to follow him. #T2#
Vlad misses with a straight right.
Joffe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vlad swats away the attempt to clinch by Joffe.
Joffe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joffe lands a head kick. Vlad smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vlad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joffe walks into a straight right hand from Vlad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joffe wants to clinch.
Joffe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vlad finds it's way round the side to connect with Joffe's head.
Vlad takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Joffe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vlad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joffe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vlad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3##CL#
Vlad closes the distance and pushes Joffe back into the cage.
Vlad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joffe looking to throw knees to the head but Vlad is blocking nicely.
Joffe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vlad has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vlad avoiding damage as Joffe throws knees to the body.
#TD#
Vlad has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Joffe uses from the top position. #SUB#
Vlad is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Joffe rolls with it to try and escape but Vlad cranks on the arm and Joffe is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arthur Vlad!
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