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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
AFC Montreal
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Vasquez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vasquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vasquez wants to stand and escape but Sargent is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasquez trying to keep a closed guard but Sargent is proving a slippery customer.
Vasquez wants to control the position but Sargent says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sargent controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez missing with punches from the bottom.
#SU#
Sargent decides to stand and escape the position. #T1#
Vasquez looks for a takedown but Sargent sprawls well.
Vasquez shoots for a double leg takedown but Sargent sprawls well. He's pushed Vasquez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vasquez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Sargent holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Sargent escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Sargent closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Sargent pulls guard effortlessly.
Vasquez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Sargent pushes Vasquez off and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Sargent looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Sargent is looking for a kimura but Vasquez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sargent to get the leverage. #T2#
Sargent takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vasquez wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Sargent seems to be looking for submissions.
Sargent tries to pass to full mount but Vasquez defends it.
Vasquez wants to get back to his feet.
Vasquez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T3#
Sargent passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vasquez!
Vasquez is looking to get to half guard.
Sargent looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vasquez is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Sargent controlling the pace for now.
Vasquez is looking to improve his position but Sargent isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Sargent looking to secure an arm triangle but Vasquez defends it well.
Sargent unloads with some shots from mount but Vasquez bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sargent thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Sargent dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Vasquez throws a push kick but Sargent slaps the foot to one side.
Vasquez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vasquez throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
so Sargent counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Vasquez kicks Sargent off and gets to his feet.
Sargent is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasquez can do to turn this around?#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vasquez enables Sargent to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vasquez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasquez is striking from the bottom but Sargent uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Vasquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Shaun Sargent overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sargent throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sargent seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vasquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vasquez wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Sargent slows the pace down in half guard.
Sargent's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Sargent is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sargent controlling the pace. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vasquez trying to control here.
Sargent looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vasquez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vasquez wants to sweep but Sargent has passed to side control!
Vasquez tries to improve position but can't. #T3##SUB#
Sargent wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vasquez, who protects the arm well.
Vasquez is looking to reverse the position.
Sargent in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Sargent tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vasquez tries to bench press Sargent off him but Sargent keeps the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
An elbow from Sargent crashes against the mat.
Vasquez is trying to improve his position.
Sargent fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sargent looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Vasquez is avoiding damage well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Sargent stands up. #CL#
Sargent rushes Vasquez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Sargent dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Vasquez tries to keep at a distance but Sargent has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sargent tries for a takedown but Vasquez manages to get underhooks.
Sargent keeps control of Vasquez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vasquez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Sargent ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sargent no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sargent is pulling down on Vasquez's head. It's preventing any offense from Vasquez, at least for the moment.
Sargent keeping moving, preventing Vasquez from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sargent is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Vasquez is fighting to break Sargent's control of his arms but Sargent is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sargent is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vasquez is looking to stand up but Sargent won't let him.
Vasquez won't allow Sargent to sweep him here.
Sargent is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sargent shoots and misses #CL2#
and Vasquez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vasquez.
Vasquez tries to throw a body punch but Sargent avoids it by throwing Vasquez back against the cage.
Sargent stalling against the cage.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sargent displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vasquez up against the cage.#TD#
Sargent manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vasquez advances position into side control!
Sargent gets back to half guard.
Sargent gets full guard.#SUB#
Sargent is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sargent seems keen to control Vasquez's posture.#T3#
Vasquez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ES#
Sargent has his feet on Vasquez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Vasquez shoots in but no luck this time.
Vasquez dives in and grabs Sargent's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sargent pushes down on Vasquez's head and hops out.
Vasquez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sargent circles away.
Shaun Sargent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Vasquez.#CL#
Sargent gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sargent goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vasquez prevents it.
Vasquez jumps guard but Sargent turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Vasquez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sargent is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vasquez tries to pull guard but Sargent holds him up against the cage and eventually Vasquez drops back down to his feet.
Vasquez wants to break free but Sargent has control.
Sargent keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vasquez's efforts to push away.
Vasquez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sargent tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vasquez is looking for a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Sargent's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasquez tries a head kick but it misses.
Manuel Vasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaun Sargent is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Vasquez moves into the clinch successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaun Sargent showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sargent 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Sargent!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 18
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Vasquez throws a leg kick #TD#
and Franco counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Franco.
Franco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Franco with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU#
Vasquez is working an open guard so Franco takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vasquez.
Vasquez fails with a takedown attempt.
Vasquez misses with a takedown attempt - Franco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gene Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Vasquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco blocks a head kick by Vasquez.
#TD#
Franco shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vasquez is trying to defend but Franco finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Franco has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Franco keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1##SUB#
Franco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vasquez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Franco.
Franco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vasquez defending well though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vasquez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Franco stalling.
Vasquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Franco is working away from the top position though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SU#
Franco stands up from half guard. #CL#
Franco pushes Vasquez up against the cage in a clinch.
Vasquez jumps guard but Franco stands there with Vasquez around his waist. Vasquez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T3##TD#
Franco lands a takedown into guard.
#ES2#
Vasquez uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD#
Franco gets a double leg takedown into Vasquez's guard.
Vasquez looking to control.
Franco advances to half guard.
Franco keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vasquez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Franco content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
Franco prevents Vasquez from improving his position.
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!
Vasquez is trying to maintain the position but Franco is very close to passing his half guard.
Franco wants to free his trapped foot but Vasquez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franco passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Franco dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Vasquez fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Franco.
Franco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vasquez dodges the punch combination from Franco.
Franco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vasquez fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Franco decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Franco decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Franco keeps the fight on the outside.
Vasquez shoots in for a double leg but Franco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Franco pushes Vasquez up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Franco blocks a body shot from Vasquez. #BC#
Franco breaks from the clinch.
Vasquez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Franco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Franco is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gene Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Vasquez.
Vasquez throws a low kick but Franco avoids it.#CL2#
Vasquez has Franco up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Franco pulls guard effortlessly.
Vasquez trying to control but Franco is working from the bottom.
Franco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Franco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vasquez is one step ahead there. #T2#
Franco has Vasquez pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Franco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Franco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vasquez.
Franco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES#
Franco pushes Vasquez off and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vasquez or perhaps it was just good defense by Franco, which made it look bad. #CL#
Franco clinches with his opponent.
#T3##BC#
Franco breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Franco has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Franco is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vasquez can't fight it off and eventually Franco manages to take the fight to the floor. Vasquez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU#
Franco stands up from Vasquez's guard - Franco perhaps looking for a knockout.
Franco throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Franco throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vasquez was covering up waiting for the punch and Franco finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Vasquez manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Franco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasquez throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Franco fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vasquez sprawls well initially but Franco persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vasquez wants to get back to full guard.
Vasquez wants to get back to his feet.
Vasquez is in trouble now - Franco has advanced to mount!
Franco wants to take Vasquez's back but he can't do it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Franco dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Franco keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Vasquez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Franco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Franco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasquez can do to turn this around?#TD#
Franco fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vasquez sprawls well initially but Franco persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Franco trying to control the pace.
Franco seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vasquez for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vasquez defending well though. #T1##SUB#
Franco is working for a kimura but Vasquez is defending it quite comfortably.
Vasquez is trying to control but can't.
Franco blocks the strikes from Vasquez.
Franco lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vasquez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Franco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Franco has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vasquez trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Franco bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vasquez tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T3#
Franco throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Franco sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Franco landing shots from mount. #CUT#
It looks like Manuel Vasquez has been cut.
Franco looking to ground and pound but Vasquez is blocking nicely.
Franco avoids the attempt from Vasquez to control.
Franco sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Franco landing strikes from the mount and Vasquez is in trouble!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franco breaks from Vasquez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gene Franco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Franco 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gene Franco!
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Event:
AFC Thursday Night Fights
Date: Mar 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Malikoic goes for a double leg but Vasquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vasquez continues to drive forward.
A low kick from Malikoic is predictable there #TD2#
and Vasquez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Malikoic keeping moving, preventing Vasquez from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasquez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Malikoic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Malikoic working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Malikoic controls Vasquez momentarily but Vasquez frees himself. #T1#
Malikoic wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SU2#
Vasquez stands up and waves to Malikoic to follow him.
Malikoic dives in for a single leg takedown but Vasquez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Malikoic scoring well with a low kick there.
Vasquez shoots in and drives through. Malikoic sprawls well.
Malikoic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vasquez will feel that in the morning.
Vasquez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Malikoic is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Malikoic moves into the clinch.
Vasquez jumps guard but Malikoic stands there with Vasquez around his waist. Vasquez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Malikoic is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Malikoic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Malikoic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vasquez stops a takedown attempt from Malikoic.
Malikoic tries to score a body lock takedown but Vasquez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vasquez is looking for a takedown.
Malikoic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vasquez.
Malikoic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vasquez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vasquez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malikoic's waist but Malikoic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vasquez off to one side. #CL2#
Vasquez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Malikoic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasquez's elbow. #BC#
Malikoic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malikoic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malikoic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vasquez manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Malikoic swinging wildly here.
Malikoic fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Vasquez.
Vasquez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Vasquez with that takedown attempt.
Malikoic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vasquez doesn't manage to clinch there - Malikoic circles away.
Malikoic leaves Vasquez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Vasquez doesn't manage to clinch there - Malikoic circles away.
It looked like Malikoic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vasquez is defended easily by Malikoic.
Vasquez throws a nice looking combination but Malikoic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malikoic drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vasquez sprawls and moves away.
Vasquez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malikoic pinned against the cage. Malikoic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Malikoic moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malikoic's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Malikoic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Malikoic scores with the left hand. Vasquez knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Manuel Vasquez has been cut.
Vasquez darts in looking for a takedown but Malikoic gets double underhooks and turns Vasquez into the cage.
Ivan Malikoic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vasquez fails with a takedown attempt.
Malikoic shoots in for a takedown but Vasquez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vasquez unleashes a big counter combination but Malikoic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Malikoic leaves Vasquez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Malikoic looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ivan Malikoic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Vasquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malikoic pinned against the cage. Malikoic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vasquez tries to close the distance and clinch but Malikoic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vasquez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Malikoic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Vasquez tries to close the distance and clinch but Malikoic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malikoic moves away from the strike by Vasquez.
Vasquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Malikoic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Malikoic misses with a takedown attempt - Vasquez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from Vasquez.
Malikoic keeps the fight on the outside.
Vasquez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malikoic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Malikoic delivers a nice body kick.
Malikoic fails with the takedown.#T2#
Vasquez shoots in for a double leg but Malikoic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Malikoic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vasquez but Vasquez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Malikoic tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Malikoic tries to keep at a distance but Vasquez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vasquez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Malikoic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vasquez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Malikoic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Malikoic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malikoic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vasquez counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Malikoic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vasquez.
Vasquez misses with a takedown #CL#
and Malikoic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Malikoic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters circling a little - Malikoic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Malikoic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasquez can do to turn this around?#CL#
Malikoic moves into the clinch.#BC#
Malikoic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Malikoic has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Malikoic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malikoic swings for the body but Vasquez moves out of range.
Malikoic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vasquez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Malikoic somewhat.#T4#
Malikoic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vasquez.
Malikoic stuffs the takedown attempt from Vasquez. Vasquez gets slowly back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malikoic.
Vasquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasquez shoots in for a takedown but Malikoic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vasquez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Vasquez tries to get set, Malikoic tries to push him back and clinch up but Vasquez manages to avoid the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Malikoic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manuel Vasquez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Vasquez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Malikoic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vasquez has a couple of punches blocked by Malikoic.
Vasquez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Malikoic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vasquez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Malikoic to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Malikoic to keep the fight standing.
Ivan Malikoic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Vasquez.#BC#
Malikoic manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Malikoic moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Vasquez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Malikoic.
Malikoic fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Malikoic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Malikoic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vasquez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vasquez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vasquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Malikoic wants to control the position but Vasquez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Malikoic tries to get to full guard but Vasquez has control of the leg. #T2#
Vasquez throwing shots but Malikoic is blocking nicely.
Vasquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Malikoic is trying to maintain the position but Vasquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Vasquez wants to stand up but Malikoic is controlling the position.
Malikoic is looking for a sweep. Vasquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Malikoic throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ivan Malikoic is winning the standup battle so far.
Vasquez shoots in and drives through. Malikoic sprawls well.#CL#
Malikoic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Vasquez gets control of Malikoic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vasquez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Malikoic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vasquez on the ground.
Malikoic wants to control from the top but Vasquez keeps moving.
Malikoic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vasquez keeping full guard, as Malikoic tries to pass.
Vasquez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Malikoic's guard. #REVB#
Vasquez sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Malikoic is trying to control the position but Vasquez postures up. #SUB#
Malikoic is looking for a triangle but Vasquez pushes his legs off easily.
Vasquez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Malikoic trying to control the position.
Manuel Vasquez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vasquez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vasquez advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ivan Malikoic.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malikoic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Malikoic!
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Event:
AFC Sunday Night Fights
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Vasquez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moses is fending him off so far but Vasquez persists. Nope, Moses circles away and we're back to standing.
Moses steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vasquez.
Vasquez misses with a wild combination.
Moses looks for a takedown but Vasquez sprawls well.
Vasquez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moses tries to avoid it but Vasquez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moses to the ground. Moses escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vasquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moses throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moses just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVasquez.
We've been informed that Moses has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Moses steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vasquez. That one must have hurt.
Vasquez tries to clinch there but Moses circles away.
Moses tries to counter with a clinch but Vasquez shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moses darts in looking for a takedown but Vasquez gets double underhooks and turns Moses into the cage.
Vasquez dives in and grabs Moses's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moses pushes down on Vasquez's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Vasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vasquez fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Moses moves into the clinch successfully.
Vasquez is trying to push Moses away but Moses has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moses stalling in the clinch.
Vasquez tries a body shot but Moses blocks it.
Moses prevents the takedown attempt.
Vasquez is trying to break the clinch but Moses is controlling him.
Moses throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Moses gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Vasquez wants to control but Moses is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moses performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Moses connects with a nice short shot to Vasquez's temple. #T2##SUB2#
Vasquez is defending against the submission attempts here by Moses.
Moses throwing shots but Vasquez is blocking nicely.
Moses thows a huge punch but Vasquez dodges it nicely.
Vasquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vasquez won't allow Moses to pass to mount. #T3#
Vasquez tries to roll over but Moses keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Moses is trying to work for a kimura but Vasquez is defending well.
Moses passes into side control, despite Vasquez's attempt to control the position.
Moses advances to full mount.
Vasquez tries to improve his position but instead Moses has taken his back! #T4#
I would not like to be Vasquez right now.
Moses has the hooks in. Vasquez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Moses connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Vasquez to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Moses is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Vasquez is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sean Moses!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 14
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Vasquez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanna swivels and escapes.
Vasquez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanna sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Sanna forces Vasquez back against the cage and clinches.
Sanna stalling the fight.
#BC#
Sanna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Sanna moves into the clinch successfully.
Vasquez is trying to push Sanna away but Sanna has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sanna has Vasquez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vasquez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Sanna jumps guard and drags Vasquez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vasquez wants to control from the top but Sanna keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasquez wants to stand and escape but instead Sanna has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Vasquez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanna accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanna trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasquez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanna wants to pass the guard but Vasquez is keeping the position.
Vasquez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU#
Sanna decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sanna goes for a double leg but Vasquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vasquez continues to drive forward.#CL#
Sanna has closed the distance and engaged Vasquez in a clinch.
Sanna has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vasquez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Sanna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasquez jumps guard but Sanna turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Sanna breaks from the clinch.
Vasquez works Sanna's body with a nice hook.
Sanna stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sanna wants it to stay on the feet.
Sanna tries to counter with a takedown but Vasquez is quick to defend against it.
Sanna throws a hook but Vasquez avoids it easily.
Sanna blocks a head kick by Vasquez.
Vasquez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanna defends it nicely.
Sanna throws a quick counter head kick but Vasquez was just out of range.
Vasquez lands with a nice combination. Sanna backs away looking to recover.#T3#
Vasquez wants to clinch up but Sanna keeps it at a distance.
Sanna shoots in for a takedown but Vasquez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vasquez with the counter takedown but Sanna avoids it easily.
Sanna throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vasquez's waist but Vasquez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanna off to one side.
Sanna shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vasquez as he jumps to the side.
Vasquez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sanna.
Vasquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vasquez swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Sanna moves into the clinch.
Vasquez is trying to break free.#T4##BC#
Sanna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasquez tries to clinch up.#CL#
Sanna drives through and clinches with Vasquez against the cage.
Sanna avoiding damage as Vasquez throws knees to the body.
Vasquez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanna.
Sanna is trying to pull guard but Vasquez has him pressed against the cage.
Sanna stalling.
Vasquez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanna tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Sanna breaks from the clinch.
Sanna shoots in for a takedown but Vasquez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Sanna dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Vasquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vasquez misses with a low kick.
Vasquez moves out of range of the body kick from Sanna.
Vasquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanna, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanna shoots in looking for a takedown but Vasquez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanna's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Sanna clinches up against the cage.
Sanna is working for takedown but Vasquez is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Sanna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanna tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vasquez just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vasquez is defending well for now.
Vasquez looking for a takedown.
Vasquez is trying to stall.
#BC#
Sanna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Sanna goes for a double leg but Vasquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vasquez continues to drive forward.
Vasquez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanna sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Manuel Vasquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vasquez shoots for a takedown but Sanna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vasquez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Sanna gets a clinch.
Vasquez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vasquez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vasquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vasquez is trying to push Sanna away but Sanna has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sanna tries to pull guard but Vasquez won't allow it.
#BC#
Sanna breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Sanna shoots in but Vasquez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sanna shoots in for a takedown but Vasquez shows good takedown defense.
Sanna avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vasquez shoots in and drives through. Sanna sprawls well.
Sanna stuffs the takedown attempt from Vasquez. Vasquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanna is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Sanna gets a clinch. #TD#
Sanna has picked Vasquez up - he's going for a ride! Sanna dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanna has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Sanna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vasquez is looking to escape.
Sanna is stalling here but it's allowed Vasquez to get half guard.
Sanna seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Sanna seems to be working for a kimura but Vasquez defends the submission attempt.
Sanna trying to control from Vasquez's half guard. Vasquez has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vasquez wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Vasquez is looking for a triangle but Sanna pushes his legs off easily.
Sanna is stalling in the full guard.
Sanna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Sanna dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Vasquez throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Vasquez gets tackled into the cage by Sanna. Sanna maintains the clinch.
Vasquez wants to break free but Sanna has control.
Sanna throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#TD#
Sanna pulls guard effortlessly.
Sanna is striking but Vasquez is not phased and passes to half guard.
Sanna trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB#
Sanna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vasquez pulls his head out easily.
Sanna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasquez can do to turn this around?
Sanna trying to hold on to Vasquez's head to control him but Vasquez postures up.
#T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vasquez connects with a nice short shot to Sanna's temple.
Vasquez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sanna defending well though.
Sanna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vasquez trying to control from half guard but Sanna is working away.
Nice strikes from Vasquez there.
Sanna wants to improve his position but Vasquez is controlling well.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sanna is working hard here to advance position.
Sanna blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vasquez.
Still in half guard, Vasquez seems content to control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vasquez lands a nice short elbow.
Sanna wants to sweep but Vasquez has passed to side control!#SU2#
Vasquez decides to stand back up.
Sanna keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3##CL#
Sanna drives through and clinches with Vasquez against the cage.
#BC#
Sanna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vasquez shoots in for a double leg but Sanna sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vasquez tries to clinch but Sanna moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Vasquez. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Sanna closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Vasquez sneaks out the side door and pushes Sanna away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Vasquez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasquez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanna as he avoids it easily.
Michael Sanna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Vasquez.
Sanna throws a front kick that sends Vasquez stumbling back into the cage.
Vasquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Sanna has his takedown stuffed
letting Vasquez counter with a right hand.
Sanna dives in for a single leg takedown but Vasquez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vasquez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanna.
Vasquez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vasquez wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Sanna moves into the clinch.
Sanna is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vasquez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanna keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vasquez's efforts to push away.
Vasquez jumps guard but Sanna stands there with Vasquez around his waist. Vasquez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Manuel Vasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Sanna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vasquez misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel Vasquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanna 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Sanna!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 12
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Rumper stuffs the takedown attempt from Vasquez. Vasquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Vasquez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rumper is fending him off so far but Vasquez persists. Nope, Rumper circles away and we're back to standing.
Rumper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vasquez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rumper.
Rumper shoots in looking for a takedown but Vasquez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rumper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rumper.
Manuel Vasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Rumper.#CL2#
Rumper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vasquez, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rumper misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Rumper breaks the clinch.
Vasquez throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Rumper moves into the clinch.#T1#
Vasquez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rumper.
#TD2#
Rumper ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rumper no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vasquez wants to control from the top but Rumper keeps moving.
Rumper is pulling down on Vasquez's head to control his posture.
Vasquez wants to pass the guard but Rumper is keeping the position.
Vasquez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rumper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Vasquez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rumper has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Vasquez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rumper swats him away and circles back towards the center. #KD2#
Rumper lands a left and a right that send Vasquez crashing to the mat, dazed. Rumper thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Vasquez is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Manuel Vasquez has been cut.
Rumper just misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Vasquez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vasquez glances at the clock... BAM! Rumper nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Vasquez crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Vasquez is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Todd Rumper!
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Event:
AFC Hard Knocks 2
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Vasquez staying out of range there.
Vasquez tries to clinch up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vasquez.
Malikoic looks to land a left hand but Vasquez moved out of range nicely.
Malikoic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vasquez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vasquez tries to clinch up.
Malikoic shapes to counter with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Malikoic blocks the leg kick.
And Malikoic tries to counter it with a takedown but Vasquez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vasquez tries to clinch there but Malikoic circles away.
Malikoic looks for a takedown but Vasquez sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Malikoic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Malikoic is pushing Vasquez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Malikoic wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1#
Malikoic tries to pull guard but Vasquez holds him up against the cage and eventually Malikoic drops back down to his feet.
Manuel Vasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Malikoic.
Come on Malikoic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2#
Malikoic breaks from the clinch.
Malikoic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Malikoic.
Malikoic keeps Vasquez at a distance using the push kick.
Vasquez tries to clinch there but Malikoic circles away.
Vasquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vasquez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Malikoic tries to avoid it but Vasquez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Malikoic to the ground. Malikoic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T2##CL2#
Vasquez gets tackled into the cage by Malikoic. Malikoic maintains the clinch.
Malikoic holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Malikoic looking for a takedown.
Vasquez has had enough of the clinch but Malikoic keeps him there for the moment.
Vasquez is trying to force a seperation but Malikoic has the dominant position.#TD#
Vasquez drags the fight down to the ground.
Malikoic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Vasquez looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Malikoic is defending well. Vasquez quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Malikoic has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Vasquez celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manuel Vasquez!
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