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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Fernedez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernedez has chosen Vicente Fernandez as his entrance music. Henry Fernedez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jackson
vs
Fernedez

217 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
300 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Fernedez!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernedez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Fernedez as Jackson shoots in.
Jackson leaves Fernedez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Henry Fernedez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Jackson jumps guard and drags Fernedez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fernedez cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fernedez controls the pace.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernedez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fernedez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fernedez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fernedez is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fernedez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson controls Fernedez momentarily but Fernedez frees himself.
Fernedez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson is trying to hold Fernedez in close to prevent damage but Fernedez has managed to pass into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fernedez has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jackson defend it? Fernedez steps over the head and cranks it - Jackson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Fernedez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Henry Fernedez!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johhny Blue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Blue
vs
Silva

188 cm
25
195 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
199 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johhny Blue!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blue misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Blue throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blue pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blue just misses with a punch to the body.
Blue sets himself, and Silva steps forward looking for the clinch! Blue avoids it this time.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
As Silva tries to get set, Blue tries to push him back and clinch up but Silva manages to avoid the attempt.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blue tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blue to the ground. Blue escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva blocks a low kick nicely.
Blue swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johhny Blue 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.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blue looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Blue gets double underhooks and turns Silva into the cage.
Johhny Blue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Blue sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Blue misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blue misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Blue fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Blue waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Blue avoids it.
Blue throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Blue catches Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from Blue misses the target.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Blue moves into the clinch.
Blue lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Blue.
Silva has Blue pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blue manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blue gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
Blue lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Blue.
Silva looks winded!
Blue lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.
Blue lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Blue lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blue lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Blue lands with a left to the head.

Silva is rocked!
Blue creates a bit of distance for himself, with Silva pressed up against the cage and cracks Silva with a massive uppercut! Silva goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Blue!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johhny Blue!
Johhny Blue is the new middleweight champion!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bob Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genki Sudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Marley
vs
Sudo

160 cm
25
135 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Marley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Genki Sudo!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley swings for the body but Sudo moves out of range.
Sudo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Marley.
Marley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sudo moves away.
Sudo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marley misses with a body shot.
Sudo doesn't manage to clinch there - Marley circles away.
Marley drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sudo sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circling - Marley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sudo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marley defends it well.
Sudo has a takedown stuffed.
Marley attempts a counter takedown but Sudo avoids it well and moves away.
Sudo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marley just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marley. Sudo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Marley misses.
Sudo goes for a double leg but Marley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marley continues to drive forward.
Marley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marley throws a hook but Sudo avoids it easily.
Sudo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sudo shoots for a double leg takedown but Marley sprawls well. He's pushed Sudo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Sudo tries to get set, Marley tries to push him back and clinch up but Sudo manages to avoid the attempt.
Bob Marley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genki Sudo.
Marley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sudo.
A big left from Marley misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marley. Sudo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sudo or perhaps it was just good defense by Marley, which made it look bad.
Sudo looks winded!
Marley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sudo.
Marley throws a body shot but no joy.
Sudo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marley.
Marley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Sudo enables Marley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sudo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Marley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marley landing some decent shots from guard.
Marley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sudo's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley chips away with some ground and pound.
Marley passes into half guard.
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!
Marley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Marley trying to control the action but Sudo is working from the bottom.
Sudo trying to control from the bottom.
Marley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sudo wants to get back to his feet.
Marley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Marley seems to be working for a kimura but Sudo defends the submission attempt.
Sudo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sudo 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.
Marley trying to control but Sudo is working from the bottom.
Sudo wants to sweep but no luck.
Marley landing with the ground and pound.
Marley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sudo's head.
Marley looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Marley wants to control from the top but Sudo keeps moving.
Marley is working Sudo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sudo is trying to keep Marley in close.
Marley lands a couple of elbows.
Marley working some strikes from top position.
Sudo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marley connects with a couple of short punches.
Marley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Marley working some strikes from top position.
Marley connects with a couple of short punches.
Marley works over Sudo with some ground and pound from guard.
Marley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Marley lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Marley dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Sudo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marley.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sudo or perhaps it was just good defense by Marley, which made it look bad.
A big right from Marley misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Marley here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Marley looks to land a right hand but Sudo moved out of range.
Marley throws a hook to the side of Sudo's head but Sudo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Marley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sudo was covering up waiting for the punch and Marley finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sudo keeping full guard, as Marley tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley lands a couple of elbows.
Marley tries to free his leg and advance position but Sudo is retaining full guard.
Marley landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marley looking to pass the guard.
Sudo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sudo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marley looking to sit in guard and control but Sudo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Marley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sudo is one step ahead there.
Marley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marley throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sudo is looking to stand up but Marley won't let him.
Marley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bob Marley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marley looking for a sweep. Not yet Marley, not yet.

Sudo is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Marley has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Sudo is looking to defend but Marley has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Sudo! Marley pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Sudo taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bob Marley!
Bob Marley is the new lightweight champion!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Master Durand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joel Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia has chosen Represent Cuba as his entrance music. The key to victory for Master Durand has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Durand
vs
Garcia

178 cm
25
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
195 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Determined

MayheM sportswear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Master Durand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joel Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Durand moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Durand looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garcia flicks out a counter leg kick but Durand steps away.
Durand shoots in looking for a takedown. Garcia tries to sprawl out of it but Durand keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Garcia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Garcia. No joy for Durand on that attempt.
Garcia throws a front kick aimed at Durand's knee but Durand avoids it well.
Durand tries to clinch up but Garcia circles away and keeps his distance.
Durand tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand misses with a head kick.
Garcia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Durand wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Durand could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Durand shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense.
Garcia flicks out a counter leg kick but Durand steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Master Durand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durand scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durand shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Garcia misses with a head kick.
Durand checks a low kick from Garcia.
Durand drops down looking for a counter takedown but Garcia sprawls and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garcia.
Durand wants to clinch.
Garcia tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcia keeps Durand at a distance using the push kick.
Durand is looking to clinch.
Durand throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily.
Durand goes for a double leg but Garcia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Garcia continues to drive forward.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDurand.
Garcia lands a head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durand keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durand throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garcia.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Durand with a poor takedown
and Garcia counters with a head kick.
A lazy body kick from Durand
and Garcia counters with a body kick.
Durand tries to work over Garcia's front leg with a kick but Garcia checks it.
Garcia stuffs the takedown.
Durand is breathing heavily.
Garcia throws a head kick but Durand moves out of range.
Garcia throws a head kick but Durand moves out of range.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durand moves away.
A head kick misses from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garcia throws a head kick but Durand moves out of range.
Durand fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garcia avoids it really well and circles away.
Durand shoots in looking for a takedown. Garcia tries to sprawl out of it but Durand keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Garcia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Durand moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
Joel Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Garcia.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for Durand with that takedown attempt.
Durand throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've been informed that Garcia has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Durand moves out of range easily.
Garcia throws a head kick but Durand moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Garcia.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Durand.
Durand shoots in for a double leg but Garcia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garcia throws a head kick but Durand moves out of range.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durand shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garcia as he avoids it easily.
Garcia keeps the fight on the outside.
Garcia let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick
and Durand counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joel Garcia dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Durand doesn't manage to clinch there - Garcia circles away.
Durand avoids the head kick by Garcia.
Durand fails with a takedown attempt.
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durand is looking to counter with head kicks.
Durand blocks a head kick by Garcia.
Garcia throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Garcia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the body from Garcia misses
and Durand counters with a good, hard body kick but Garcia shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand wants to clinch.
Garcia throws a big counter head kick but Durand avoids it with no problem.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Master Durand is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia throws a head kick but Durand moves out of range.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Garcia misses.
Garcia throws a head kick but Durand moves out of range.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Durand will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Garcia avoids a kick to the body.
Garcia throws a fast counter high kick but Durand manages to duck under it in time.
A thudding body kick lands there by Garcia!
Garcia lands with a kick to the temple. Durand shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Durand blocks a head kick by Garcia.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Durand moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Garcia.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Garcia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garcia wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Master Durand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durand takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Garcia.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durand misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Durand throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garcia's waist but Garcia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Durand off to one side.
Garcia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Durand has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Durand does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garcia.
Durand appears to be looking for a big counter.
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcia misses with a head kick.
Garcia stuffs the takedown attempt from Durand. Durand gets slowly back to his feet.
Garcia lands with a slapping head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durand lands with a good body shot.
Joel Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durand avoids the head kick by Garcia.
Garcia tries a head kick but it misses.
Durand feinted with a counter takedown.
Durand fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Garcia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Durand blocks the body kick.
Durand throws a quick counter head kick but Garcia was just out of range.
Durand shoots for a double leg takedown but Garcia sprawls well. He's pushed Durand's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Durand takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Garcia lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Durand has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Durand and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Garcia throws a wild body kick that Durand sees coming a mile off.
Garcia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Durand.
Garcia is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durand fails to land the takedown.
Durand blocks a head kick by Garcia.
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durand appears to be looking for a big counter.
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Garcia.
Durand goes for a double leg but Garcia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Garcia continues to drive forward.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Durand tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Garcia defends well and Durand ends up having to push Garcia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joel Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Durand misses with a takedown attempt - Garcia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Garcia throws a head kick but Durand moves out of range.
Garcia throws a head kick but Durand moves out of range.
Durand throws a series of punches but Garcia moves out of range.
Durand avoids the head kick by Garcia.
It looked like Durand was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Garcia throws a head kick but Durand moves out of range.
Garcia keeps the fight on the outside.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garcia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand wants to clinch.
Garcia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Durand moves out of range easily.
Garcia throws a nice head kick!
Durand changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garcia tries to avoid it but Durand manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garcia to the ground. Garcia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Master Durand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Durand closes the distance looking to clinch
and Garcia counters with a head kick.
Durand shoots for a double leg takedown but Garcia sprawls well. He's pushed Durand's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Durand tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garcia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Durand somewhat.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Durand. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Some wild striking there from Durand.
Joel Garcia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Garcia misses with a kick to the body.
Durand tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Garcia swivels and escapes.
Garcia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Garcia.
Durand shoots for a takedown but Garcia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durand shoots in and drives through. Garcia sprawls well.
Garcia raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Durand's head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Durand.
Garcia looks to land a combination but Durand avoids it well.
Durand blocks the body kick.
Garcia throws a head kick but Durand moves out of range.
Garcia throws a head kick that half lands.
Durand fails with the takedown.
Garcia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Garcia tries a head kick but it misses.
Durand fires out a quick counter leg kick but Garcia just manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durand blocks a head kick by Garcia.
Garcia tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Durand moves out of range easily.
Durand throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
No luck for Durand with that takedown attempt.
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!
A head kick misses from Garcia.
Durand fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garcia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garcia is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Durand rather than just go for the knockout.
Durand looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garcia is fending him off so far but Durand persists. Nope, Garcia circles away and we're back to standing.
Master Durand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Durand was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joel Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Garcia 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joel Garcia!
A very excited looking Joel Garcia made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.