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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Tannen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vazquez throws a big counter combination but Tannen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tannen throws a hook to the side of Vazquez's head but Vazquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tannen misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Vazquez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tannen!
Vazquez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tannen wants to get back to his feet but Vazquez is dominant here and he's now got Tannen's back!
Vazquez misses with punches from the back. #SUB#
Vazquez has got one arm under Tannen's chin. This could be trouble... Tannen trying to control the other hand but Vazquez gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Tannen has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Henry Vazquez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Vazquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Back.
Vazquez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Back was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Back avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Back looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Broke Back seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Back missing with a left hand there. Vazquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Back waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vazquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Back throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Back takes a swing at Vazquez's ribcage but misses.
Back slaps away a takedown attempt from Vazquez, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Back waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vazquez.
Vazquez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Back.
Vazquez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Back counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Henry Vazquez has been cut.
Vazquez defending well as Back loads up on a big left hand.
Vazquez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A big left from Back misses.
Vazquez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Broke Back is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Back misses with a looping left.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#KD2#
Back cracks Vazquez with a big right hand and Vazquez goes down!#ROC2#
Vazquez is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vazquez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Back dives into side control.
Vazquez tries to improve position but can't.
Back is looking to take a break and control but Vazquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vazquez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3#
Back tries to get to his feet but Vazquez is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Back in his guard. #SUB#
Vazquez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Back passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vazquez tries to escape but Back is in control.
Vazquez bucks up and tries to throw Back off but instead Back has got his back!
Vazquez trying to control the action but Back just sinks the hooks in.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Back wants to control but Vazquez is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vazquez is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Broke Back dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Vazquez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vazquez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Back missing with a left hand there. Vazquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Back finds it's way through Vazquez's defenses. #KD2#
Back steps into range and cracks Vazquez with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Vazquez flops backwards and Back dives into his guard looking to finish!
Oh Vazquez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Back looking to pass the guard.
Vazquez seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Back trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vazquez's guard.
Vazquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vazquez keeping moving, preventing Back from controlling successfully.
Back trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vazquez's guard.
Vazquez keeping moving, preventing Back from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vazquez is pulling down on Back's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Back misses with a straight left.
Vazquez checks a low kick from Back.
Vazquez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Back misses with a straight left.
Vazquez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Back defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vazquez.
Vazquez backing away here, and Back unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Vazquez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Back avoids it really well and circles away.
Back flicks out a counter leg kick but Vazquez steps away.#T3#
Vazquez shoots in looking for a takedown. Back tries to sprawl out of it but Vazquez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Back manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Vazquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vazquez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vazquez slips a straight right by Back.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Back walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vazquez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Back swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Vazquez moves into the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Back. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Back manages to break the clinch.
Vazquez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Back looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Back scores with a punch to the head.
Back avoids the head kick by Vazquez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Broke Back showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henry Vazquez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Back waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vazquez.
Back misses with a straight left.
Vazquez feinted with a counter takedown.
Back throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Vazquez counters by clinching up. #BC#
Vazquez manages to break the clinch.
Back throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vazquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Back throws a jab but it's blocked by Vazquez.
Back misses with a left hand #TD#
so Vazquez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Back looking to control.
Back has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vazquez throwing strikes from guard but Back blocks nicely.
Back looking for a sweep. Not yet Back, not yet.
Vazquez lands a couple of elbows.
Back not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vazquez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Back's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vazquez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vazquez throws a big elbow that misses.
Back utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vazquez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Back looks to land a left hand but Vazquez moved out of range nicely.
Vazquez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Back counters with a straight right hand.
Vazquez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Back.
Some wild striking there from Back.
Vazquez tries to counter with a takedown but Back is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Back throws a lazy right hand but Vazquez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vazquez throws a solid leg kick but Back takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vazquez.
Henry Vazquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Back misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Vazquez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Back won't be happy with that.
Vazquez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Vazquez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Back will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Vazquez misses with the ground and pound.
Back is looking to reverse the position.
Broke Back is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Back's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vazquez scoring with punches from side control.
Vazquez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Vazquez misses with the ground and pound.
Back wants to get back to his feet.
Vazquez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Back sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vazquez working the strikes but Back uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Vazquez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Back 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Broke Back!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Slim fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vazquez to the ground. Slim is now in Vazquez's guard.
Slim 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.
Vazquez is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Vazquez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vazquez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slim 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. #T1#
Slim wants to stand but Vazquez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Slim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slim works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vazquez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slim.
Slim is taking a breather. Vazquez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vazquez gets back to full guard.
#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.
Slim sitting in guard here, content to control.
Slim wants to pass the guard but Vazquez is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Slim shoots in and gets a takedown into Vazquez's guard.#ES#
Vazquez wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Vazquez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Slim to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Slim wants to control from the top but Vazquez keeps moving. #T3##SU2#
Slim decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vazquez, up you get!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Slim has eaten all the pies!#TD2#
Slim looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Slim missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vazquez wants to control but Slim is keeping busy.
Slim wants to pass to mount but Vazquez is defending the position. #T4#
Slim is just content to waste time from the top position. Vazquez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Slim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Slim postures up.
Slim 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vazquez doesn't manage to clinch there - Slim circles away.
Slim circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Slim dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Slim changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vazquez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Slim trying to control the position but Vazquez is working away. #SU2#
Slim decides to stand back up. Slim steps back and let's Vazquez get back to his feet.
Slim on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vazquez. Vazquez obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD2#
Slim shoots in and bounces Vazquez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Vazquez pushes Slim off and scrambles back to his feet.
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!#TD2#
Slim throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vazquez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Slim is in Vazquez's guard.#T1##SU2#
Slim stands up from Vazquez's guard - Slim perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Slim has closed the distance and engaged Vazquez in a clinch.
Slim is trying to push Vazquez away but Vazquez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Slim manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vazquez is looking to work some ground and pound but Slim has wrist control.
Vazquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Vazquez throws a big right hand that misses.
Vazquez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Slim has his foot on Vazquez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vazquez works his way back into a safe position though.
Vazquez stands up over Slim, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Slim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Slim is breathing heavily.
Slim pulls Vazquez in close to prevent any damage.
Vazquez trying to control but Slim is working from the bottom. #T3#
Vazquez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vazquez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Slim looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vazquez passes into side control.
Slim is trying to control Vazquez's posture but Vazquez avoids it.
Vazquez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#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.
Vazquez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Vazquez working the head with strikes.
Slim is pushing Vazquez's head away, looking to escape. Vazquez manages to hold on to the position though.
Vazquez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Vazquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Slim is looking to reverse the position.
Vazquez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
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 Henry Vazquez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Slim shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vazquez is trying to defend but Slim finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Slim is stalling here. Vazquez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Slim seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vazquez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vazquez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Slim has escaped the position, nice work there.
Slim tries to escape but Vazquez is in control. #T1#
Vazquez scores with punches from side control.
Slim is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Slim gets back to half guard.
Slim tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Vazquez manages to move to mount!
#T2#
Vazquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Henry Vazquez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slim flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Vazquez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Slim is looking to escape.
Slim wants to hold on but Vazquez pushes him away.
Slim bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3#
Vazquez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Slim is controlling him. #SUB2#
Slim drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vazquez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Slim has Vazquez in his guard.#REVR#
Vazquez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Slim's head.
Vazquez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slim wants to hit a switch here but Vazquez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Slim there! #T4#
Vazquez lands a couple of good shots and Slim has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Vazquez lands with a hammerfist to the side of Slim's head.
Slim is in bad spot here.
Slim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Slim is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Slim is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Vazquez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vazquez 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Vazquez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Rea is looking to clinch.
Rea tries to clinch up but Vazquez circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Rea, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Rea fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vazquez to the ground. Rea is now in Vazquez's guard.
Rea working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vazquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rea pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vazquez is keeping the position for now.
Rea in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Vazquez controls Rea momentarily but Rea frees himself.
Rea throws a big right hand that misses.
Rea throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rea throws a strike but Vazquez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Vazquez is in close to Rea's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vazquez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vazquez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vazquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Vazquez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rea should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T2#
Vazquez chips away with some ground and pound.
Vazquez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vazquez throwing strikes but missing.
Vazquez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rea looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vazquez is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Rea tries to clinch up#TD#
and Vazquez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rea's guard.#ES2#
Rea scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Rea drives through and clinches with Vazquez against the cage.
Vazquez prevents Rea from breaking the clinch.
Rea is trying to force a seperation but Vazquez has the dominant position.
Rea wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vazquez has him pressed against the cage.#T4##TD2#
Rea ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rea no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vazquez looking to sit in guard and control but Rea gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rea with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rea trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vazquez 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.
Vazquez is looking to stand up but Rea isn't so interested in that idea.
Rea throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rea trying to control the position from guard on top but Vazquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rea loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Rea dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rea lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Rea moves into the clinch.
Vazquez stalling the fight.
Rea has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Vazquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rea fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Rea tries to get set, Vazquez tries to push him back and clinch up but Rea manages to avoid the attempt.
Rea tries to clinch but Vazquez is having none of it. #KD2#
Rea drops Vazquez with a beautiful combination! Vazquez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rea is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Henry Vazquez has been cut.
Rea fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Rea, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vazquez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rea manages to circle out of the way.
Rea throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Vazquez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rea won't be happy with that.
Rea bucks up and tries to throw Vazquez off but instead Vazquez has got his back!#T1##SUB#
Vazquez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Vazquez punches Rea on the ear.
Rea looking very determined here, making life difficult for Vazquez.
Vazquez loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Rea hold on?
#SUB#
Vazquez is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rea has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Vazquez keeps control of the position as Rea tries to break free.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rea. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T2#
Vazquez lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Rea.
Vazquez landing with strikes.
Rea trying to control the hands but Vazquez breaks the grip.
Vazquez lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Vazquez.
Will Vazquez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Vazquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vazquez lands a shot to the body. #T3#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Vazquez controlling the positon.
Vazquez has the hooks in. Rea is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rea just trying to survive but Vazquez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rea takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Vazquez landing with strikes.
Rea covers up after that shot from Vazquez.
#SUB#
Vazquez sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Rea taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Henry Vazquez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SU2#
Jones stands up from half guard.
Jones is looking to clinch but Vazquez is avoiding it.
Vazquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Vazquez misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vazquez was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T1#
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jones is looking to pass into half guard but Vazquez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vazquez is in guard.#REVR#
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vazquez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Vazquez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones controls Vazquez momentarily but Vazquez frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vazquez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vazquez controls the pace.
Vazquez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vazquez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Jones stops Vazquez from standing up. #T3#
Vazquez pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vazquez wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jones trying to control but Vazquez is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vazquez's head.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
#TD2#
Vazquez gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vazquez is proving hard to escape from.
Jones trying to control but Vazquez is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones stops Vazquez from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Vazquez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vazquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones tries to clinch but Vazquez moves out of range.
Vazquez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Jones dives in and scores a takedown into Vazquez's guard.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vazquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jon Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vazquez is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jones trying to control but Vazquez is working from the bottom.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Vazquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jones wants to stand up but Vazquez is controlling him.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jones. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vazquez connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vazquez stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Vazquez landing some decent shots from guard.
Vazquez wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vazquez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Vazquez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vazquez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
Vazquez is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Vazquez trying to control here.
#T4#
Jones prevents Vazquez from improving his position.
Vazquez is looking to escape.#ES#
Vazquez manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into Vazquez's guard.
Jones trying to control but Vazquez is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Vazquez is retaining full guard.
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 Henry Vazquez will probably get the nod.
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#
Jones tries to clinch but Vazquez moves out of range.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vazquez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Vazquez closes the distance and clinches.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Vazquez has double underhooks. #TD#
Vazquez successfully pulls guard.
Vazquez is trying to hold Jones in close to prevent damage but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Vazquez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Vazquez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Jones is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Vazquez has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Vazquez! He waited for his chance and took it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Henry Vazquez!
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