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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Slater feints and as Vance raises his hands in defense, Slater changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Slater pushing down on Vance's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vance is holding on to half guard well.
Vance tries to roll over but Slater keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Vance is defending against the submission attempts here by Slater.
Vance avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slater.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Slater missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vance wants to improve his position but Slater is controlling well.
Vance trying to hold on to Slater's head to control him but Slater postures up.
Slater not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vance moves into full guard.
Slater not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vance looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Slater wants to pass the guard but Vance is keeping the position.
Vance has his hands on Slater's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Slater shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vance napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Slater is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vance is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vance manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Slater is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vance gets full guard.
Vance keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
Slater throws an elbow that misses. Vance uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slater's guard. Nice move by Vance!#REVR#
Vance is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vance seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Slater for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Vance is looking to work some ground and pound but Slater has wrist control.
Vance not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Slater is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vance controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slater throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Slater will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Slater tries to close the distance and clinch but Vance swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vance works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Slater bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vance tries to buck Slater off but Slater is having none of it.
Vance is working hard here to advance position.
Slater tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vance's legs.
Michael Slater has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Slater is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vance has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vance tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Slater working away.
Slater takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Vance to pass into mount.
Slater can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vance is looking to escape.
Vance wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Slater.
Vance is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vance wants to hold on but Slater pushes him away.#SUB2#
Slater goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Vance is on top in guard.
Vance sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Slater trying to control the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Slater is looking for a triangle but Vance pushes his legs off easily.
Vance is stalling in the full guard.
Slater preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vance's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Slater is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Slater bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Slater is breathing heavily.#T4#
Vance can't do much from the bottom here.
Vance is looking to reverse the position.
Slater is looking to take a break and control but Vance is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slater has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vance is trying to control Slater's posture but Slater avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slater wants to control for a moment but Vance uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Vance makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Slater showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Vance gets caught napping as Slater dives in and scores a takedown. Vance manages to retain guard.
Vance looking to control.
Slater trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vance's guard.
Slater pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vance is keeping the position for now.
Slater wants to get up but he can't break Vance's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance seems keen to control Slater's posture.
Slater has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vance is proving hard to escape from.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1#
Slater stopping the sweep attempt from Vance.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Slater looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Slater stalling away here and it's allowed Vance to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Vance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vance is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Vance controlling the pace.
Slater wants to control but Vance is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Vance is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Slater takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vance controlling the action here.#SUB#
Vance is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Slater has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vance performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Vance looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vance prevents Slater from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Vance seems content to control.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vance uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slater.#TD2#
Slater closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vance is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Slater off and has taken his back!
Vance is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Slater up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vance controls the position.
Hobert Vance has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Slater is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vance lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hobert Vance showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Slater has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Slater!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Cook shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vance is trying to defend but Cook finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vance has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cook is working away from the top position though.
Cook content to control rather than advance.
Cook throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Cook manages to pass to side control.
Vance is trying to work for a sweep but Cook has mounted him!#T1#
Cook looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee warns Vance that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cook lands a big shot there that rocks Vance but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vance is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cook trying to control but Vance is having none of it.
Vance is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Cook scoring with strikes but Vance is staying in there.
Cook breaks from Vance's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC2#
Vance is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Hobert Vance has been cut.
Cook postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Vance bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Cook and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Cook!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Vance gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mike to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mike stays in close to Vance's body and controls the position.
Mike is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mike must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vance trying to control the position.
Mike wants to stand but Vance is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mike controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Mike is looking to stand up but Vance won't let him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mike trying to control but Vance is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vance avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mike tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vance counters with a straight right hand.
Mike swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Mike shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vance manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vance keeping full guard, as Mike tries to pass. #T2#
Vance keeping moving, preventing Mike from controlling successfully.
Mike is stalling in the full guard.
Mike postures up in Vance's guard and throws a big left but Vance blocks it.
Mike stopping the sweep attempt from Vance.
Mike trying to control but Vance is working from the bottom. #T3#
Mike is pushing down on Vance's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vance is fighting to maintain full guard but Mike has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vance has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mike is working away from the top position though.
Vance is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mike is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mike is just content to waste time from the top position. Vance takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Vance is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mike defends well.
Mike is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
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.
Vance looking to control.
Vance really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vance wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mike moves in looking to clinch but Vance pushes him off.#TD2#
Mike dives in and scores a takedown into Vance's guard.
Vance pulls Mike in close to prevent any damage.
Mike 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Mike dominated that round.
That's time! Vance's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Mike looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vance!
Vance is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mike off and has taken his back!
Vance trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mike trying to control but not successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance lands a shot to the body.
Vance is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Mike up.
Mike is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vance.
#T1#
Mike has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tyson Mike has got the better of the ground game so far.
Can Mike hold on?! Vance is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Vance keeps control of the position as Mike tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Mike defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vance's arms.
Vance controlling the position well here. Mike rolled but Vance kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Vance connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Mike to escape the position.
Vance will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Mike is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vance.
Vance seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mike for as long as he can get away with.
Vance has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vance scores with punches and elbows.
Vance lands with a hammerfist to the side of Mike's head.
Mike is trying to stand back up. #T3#
I really don't envy Mike right now.
Mike staying busy and making it hard for Vance to control.
Vance is hanging on to Mike's back as he tries to escape.
Vance scores with punches from the back.
Mike tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Vance wants to finish this one by submission but Mike is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vance.
Vance landing punches.
Mike wants to get back to his feet.
Vance wants to control the pace but Mike is squirming around nicely.
Mike tries to hold on but Vance postures up.#T4#
Mike is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Vance is staying active.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vance takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vance lands a couple of good shots and Mike has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Vance throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Mike!
Vance lands with a hammerfist to the side of Mike's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mike looking very determined here, making life difficult for Vance.
Mike is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mike is breathing heavily.
The referee is taking a good look at Mike as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Vance!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hobert Vance 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##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vance enables Mike to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vance manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mike is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mike lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Vance is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mike engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Mike throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mike is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Mike drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mike is staying tight to Vance's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2##SU2#
Mike stands up and beckons Vance to his feet.
Mike misses with a right hand
and Vance counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Vance gets caught flat footed, as Mike shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mike takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mike passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mike wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vance keeps working. #T3##SUB2#
Mike is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vance has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Mike goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vance has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mike but great work by Vance.
A lull in the action here.
Vance scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Vance is chipping away with strikes.
Vance landing a few strikes.
Mike takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mike seems a little lost for a moment, as Vance dominates the positioning.
Vance has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vance lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mike down.
Mike being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Who's going to make the next move?
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Mike comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mike has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Mike!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Da Silva tries to clinch up but Vance circles away and keeps his distance.
Vance feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Da Silva as Vance shoots in.
Vance throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Da Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Da Silva.
Vance will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vance keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Da Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vance keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Vance throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Da Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vance really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Da Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vance is proving hard to escape from.
Vance is trying to control the position but Da Silva postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vance fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Da Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vance bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Da Silva's guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vance accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Da Silva throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Vance slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Da Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Vance is looking to work some ground and pound but Da Silva has wrist control.
Vance controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vance seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Da Silva for as long as he can get away with.
Vance trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vance stays in close to Da Silva's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Da Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Da Silva showed some decent athleticism there. #T4#
Vance avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Da Silva.
Da Silva tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Vance.
Vance wants to control but Da Silva is keeping busy.
Da Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Da Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Da Silva scores with a hook to the body. Vance takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Da Silva gets the takedown into side control.
Da Silva trying to control the action but Vance is working from the bottom.
Vance stops Da Silva from passing to mount.
Vance sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva prevents Vance from improving his position.#T1#
Da Silva working over Vance with some ground and pound. Vance looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vance trying to control here.
Vance is not content to let Da Silva control the position.
Da Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ground and pound from Da Silva.
Da Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Vance works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Da Silva wanted to stand there but Vance had control of the position.
Da Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Silva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Da Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Vance gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Da Silva 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.
Vance not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Da Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Da Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vance is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Da Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vance.
Da Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Vance advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vance sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Da Silva has hold of Vance's hands but Vance slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vance keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vance continues to stall.
Vance not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Da Silva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vance is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Da Silva off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Vance has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hobert Vance will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Da Silva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vance manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU2#
Da Silva stands up and waves to Vance to follow him.
Hobert Vance is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Vance on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Vance gets a double leg takedown into Da Silva's guard.
Vance throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vance won't allow Da Silva to get back to his feet. #T1#
Vance is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vance'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.
Further stalling from Vance.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Vance.
Da Silva has momentary wrist control but Vance slips an elbow through the middle.
Vance is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vance continues to hold on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Da Silva seems keen to control Vance's posture.
Vance throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Da Silva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vances jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vance slips under a jab.#TD2#
Da Silva looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Da Silva trying to control from Vance's half guard. Vance has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Da Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Vance gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Vance is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vance 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.
Da Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
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.
Da Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Vance has hold of Da Silva's hands but Da Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vance slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Vance had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Da Silva defends it easily.
Da Silva wants to pass the guard but Vance is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Silva cracks Vance with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Da Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Da Silva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Da Silva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Vance's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vance duly obliges. #TD2#
Baban looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Baban throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vance is looking to improve his position.
Baban missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vance keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vance really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vance blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baban. #SUB2#
Vance is defending against the submission attempts here by Baban.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vance manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Baban throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vance works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Baban with a nice head shot there.
Baban throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baban wants to pass the guard but Vance is keeping the position.
Vance 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.
Baban is fighting to break Vance's control of his arms but Vance is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vance bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baban's guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vance accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vance postures up in Baban's guard and throws a big left but Baban blocks it.
Vance looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vance connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Vance stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baban swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vance is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Baban managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Baban drives through with a takedown into Vance's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vance seems keen to control Baban's posture.
Baban looking to pass the guard.
Baban throws a big elbow that misses.
Vance will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Baban looks winded!
Baban loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vance throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Baban trying to control but Vance is working from the bottom.
Baban throws an elbow that misses. Vance uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Baban's guard. Nice move by Vance!#REVR##T4#
Baban can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vance controls the pace.
Vance seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Baban for as long as he can get away with.
Vance missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vance stays in close to Baban's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vance's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vance content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harem Baban will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Baban.
Harem Baban has got the better of the ground game so far.
The strikes coming from Baban are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Vance throws a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Vance keeps Baban under control for a moment.
Baban is working Vance over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baban trying to control the position but Vance is working away.
Baban tries to get to his feet but Vance is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Baban in his guard.
Vance manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baban manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
Vance controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vance postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vance controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Baban is breathing heavily.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vance postures up and lands a big shot to Baban's brow.
Vance showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Baban drives through with a takedown into Vance's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T3##SUB#
Baban avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vance is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Baban drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vance looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vance looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vance! #REVR#
Vance happy to just control the position for now.
Vance has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Vance scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Baban to see if he's OK.
Vance takes a little break here. Baban wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baban is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hobert Vance dominated that second round.
That's time! Vance's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Vance tries to sprawl but Baban drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Vance has one foot on Baban's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Baban scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vance gets back to full guard.
Vance lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Vance sitting in guard here, content to control.
Baban takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Vance working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Baban's head.
Vance is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Baban wants to stand up but Vance is controlling him.
Vance looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vance continues to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vance slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vance controls the position.
Vance connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Baban some visible discomfort.
Vance grinds an elbow into Baban's temple.
You can see the frustration on Baban's face as Vance controls the position.
Vance grinds an elbow into Baban's temple.
Vance prevents Baban from escaping the position.#T3#
Vance slows the pace down. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Baban doesn't manage to clinch there - Vance circles away.
It looked like Vance wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Baban looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vance!#ES#
Vance explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD#
Baban gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vance to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vance slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vance works over Baban with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Baban has momentary wrist control but Vance slips an elbow through the middle.
Vance controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Vance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Vance works over Baban with some ground and pound from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hobert Vance showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vance 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hobert Vance!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Boles drives through with a takedown into Vance's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Boles won't allow Vance to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Boles is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vance is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vance has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Vance not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Vance thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Boles is looking for a triangle but Vance pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vance got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boles has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vance has managed to get both his arms back between Boles's legs - danger averted.
Vance controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Boles has his foot on Vance's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vance works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Vance content to stall in guard here.
Boles looking for a sweep. Not yet Boles, not yet.
Vance is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Vance avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boles.
Vance works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vance 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.
Vance will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vance is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Vance looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vance has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vance'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.
Boles is trying to control the position but Vance postures up.
Boles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vance cracks Boles with a solid left hand.#T3#
Vance with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vance makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vance looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boles keeping moving, preventing Vance from controlling successfully.
Vance is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Boles feints and as Vance raises his hands in defense, Boles changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T4#
Vance not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Vance has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vance really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boles stopping the sweep attempt from Vance.
Boles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boles postures up in Vance's guard and throws a big left but Vance blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vance avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vance bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boles's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hunter Boles will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Boles punishes Vance's body with a nice straight punch.
Boles tries to clinch up but Vance circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body punch from Boles.
Boles connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vance momentarily.
Boles tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Boles shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vance's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance trying to keep a closed guard but Boles is proving a slippery customer.
Vance looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boles is one step ahead there.
Boles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Boles is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boles looking to sit in guard and control but Vance gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Vance is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vance wants to control from the top but Boles keeps moving.
Vance is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Vance trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vance's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boles 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.#SUB#
Vance drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vance jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vance slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Boles scores with a takedown into Vance's guard.
Boles is breathing heavily.#T3#
Boles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vance tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vance keeping moving, preventing Boles from controlling successfully.
Vance trying to keep a closed guard but Boles is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vance wants to sweep here but Boles controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vance circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vance swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Vance gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boles to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Boles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Boles moves in looking to clinch but Vance pushes him off.
Boles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Boles shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vance is trying to defend but Boles finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vance is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boles takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boles is pressing down on Vance's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vance is holding on for now.
Vance regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Boles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vance lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Hunter Boles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boles wanted to stand there but Vance had control of the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boles moves away from the strike by Vance.
Boles misses with a low kick.
#TD2#
Boles closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vance's guard.
Boles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Vance looking for a sweep. Not yet Vance, not yet.
Vance with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Boles can't handle though.
Vance trying to control the position.
Boles won't allow Vance to sweep him here.
Boles wants to control from the top but Vance keeps moving.
Boles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vance thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD2#
Boles drives through with a takedown into Vance's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Boles wants to control from the top but Vance keeps moving.
Boles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vance lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Vance keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boles's head.
Vance controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boles looking for a sweep. Not yet Boles, not yet. #T4#
Vance forces his way into half guard.
Vance takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boles is trying to stand back up but Vance is controlling him
Vance is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Vance wants to work for an arm triangle but Boles is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hobert Vance has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter Boles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Vance is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boles has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Boles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boles has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Boles!
In his post fight interview, Hunter Boles started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Vance throws a wild hook but Kitisak just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Vance gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Kitisak raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sarawat Kitisak!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Shibaraki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vance!
Shibaraki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vance keeps working.
Vance tries to buck Shibaraki off but Shibaraki is having none of it.
Shibaraki is staying tight to Vance's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Shibaraki tries to move to full mount but Vance actually manages to regain half guard.
Vance is looking for a sweep. Shibaraki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shibaraki is working for a submission of some sort.
Vance keeping control of the position. #T1#
Shibaraki tries to stand and escape but Vance is controlling the position.
Vance wants to control but Shibaraki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vance flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Shibaraki stalling away here and it's allowed Vance to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Vance really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shibaraki trying to control but Vance is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shibaraki wants to stand but Vance is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shibaraki wants to control from the top but Vance keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vance not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Shibaraki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vance quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Vance manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Shibaraki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vance's guard.
Vance avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shibaraki postures up in Vance's guard and throws a big left but Vance blocks it.
Vance has control of Shibaraki's left arm, preventing Shibaraki from doing any damage.
Vance lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Vance wants to sweep here but Shibaraki controlling him for the moment.
Shibaraki trying to control the position from guard on top but Vance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Vance is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vance controlling Shibaraki's posture.
Shibaraki trying to control but Vance is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shibaraki throws a push kick but Vance slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Shibaraki clinches. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vance as Shibaraki tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Shibaraki breaks from the clinch.
Shibaraki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Shibaraki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Vance kicks off Shibaraki and gets to his feet.
Vance takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shibaraki throws a series of punches but Vance moves out of range.
Shibaraki connects with a looping right hand.
Shibaraki tries to clinch up#TD#
and Vance counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kyosuke Shibaraki will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Vance gets caught flat footed, as Shibaraki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vance throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Vance controls Shibaraki momentarily but Shibaraki frees himself.
Vance looking for a sweep. Not yet Vance, not yet.
Hobert Vance overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shibaraki connects with a couple of short punches.
Shibaraki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shibaraki trying to control but Vance is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shibaraki postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shibaraki trying to control but Vance is working from the bottom.
Shibaraki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1##TD2#
Shibaraki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Shibaraki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Shibaraki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shibaraki is breathing heavily.
Vance is trying to control but can't.
Shibaraki trying to control from half guard but Vance is working away. #T2#
Vance trying to control from the bottom.
Vance is trying to get back to full guard.
Vance wants to control but Shibaraki is keeping busy.
Shibaraki is pressing down on Vance's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vance is holding on for now.
Shibaraki trying to control the action but Vance is working from the bottom.
Vance blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shibaraki.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vance keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shibaraki moves in looking to clinch but Vance pushes him off.
Vance tries to counter by clinching up but Shibaraki breaks away and moves out of range.
Kyosuke Shibaraki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Shibaraki lands with a nice body punch.
Shibaraki thuds a left hand into Vance's body.#TD2#
Shibaraki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vance looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vance is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Shibaraki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vance has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vance tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vance can't do much from the bottom here.
Vance manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shibaraki's best efforts.#T4#
Shibaraki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vance is looking for a sweep. Shibaraki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shibaraki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Shibaraki is trying for a kimura here. Vance looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Shibaraki wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kyosuke Shibaraki!
An out of breath Kyosuke Shibaraki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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