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Event:
LH25: Higuchi vs Hellsfyre II
Date: Jan 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Bouyer misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Garcia Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garcia Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Garcia Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Bouyer feints the counter takedown.
Garcia Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bouyer in his tracks.
Garcia Jr looks to land a body kick but Bouyer moved away.
Bouyer slips a jab and a cross from Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr misses the shot to the body.
Garcia Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Bouyer counters with a takedown into side control.
Garcia Jr trying to remain calm as Bouyer controls from the top position.
Bouyer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bouyer tries to score with some ground and pound. Garcia Jr controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bouyer controls the position.
Bouyer misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T1#
Bouyer in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Bouyer swings around for an armbar but Garcia Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bouyer's guard.#SUB2#
Bouyer is looking to cinch up a triangle. Garcia Jr throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bouyer's body to avoid the submission. Bouyer has instead reached around Garcia Jr's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bouyer arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Boyce Bouyer!
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Event:
LH20: Jackson vs Corbin
Date: Dec 18, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Mordino shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mordino trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Garcia Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mordino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcia Jr is one step ahead there.
Garcia Jr throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mordino controlling the position.
Garcia Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mordino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia Jr wants to control from the top but Mordino keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mordino has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Garcia Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Mordino has wrist control.#T1#
Garcia Jr trying to control but Mordino is working from the bottom.
Garcia Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Mordino seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Garcia Jr looking to pass the guard.
Garcia Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garcia Jr postures up in Mordino's guard and throws a big left but Mordino blocks it.
Mordino wants to stand but Garcia Jr is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice takedown defense from Garcia Jr. No joy for Mordino on that attempt. #CL2#
Garcia Jr moves into the clinch.
Mordino is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garcia Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Garcia Jr pulls guard.
Mordino sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mordino slips nicely into half guard.
Mordino prevents Garcia Jr from standing back up.
#SUB#
Mordino is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garcia Jr is just riding it out for now. Mordino eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Mordino wants to work for an arm triangle but Garcia Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Garcia Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mordino. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB#
Mordino is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garcia Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mordino.
Garcia Jr gets back to full guard.
Mordino engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mordino is pushing down on Garcia Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Garcia Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Mordino has managed to sneak the leg through.
Garcia Jr is looking to escape.
Mordino controlling the pace. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Garcia Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Mordino.
#SUB#
Mordino is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Mordino is trying to work for a kimura but Garcia Jr is defending well.
#SUB#
Mordino seems to be working for a kimura but Garcia Jr defends the submission attempt.
Mordino will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mordino is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Victor Mordino will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mordino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Garcia Jr circles away.#CL2#
Garcia Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Mordino has been working on his balance at Island Top Team, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Garcia Jr.#TD2#
Garcia Jr pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2#
Garcia Jr pushes Mordino off and scrambles back to his feet.
Garcia Jr misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Garcia Jr pushes Mordino up against the cage in a clinch.
Mordino is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garcia Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Garcia Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia Jr stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Mordino. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Garcia Jr closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Garcia Jr pulls guard effortlessly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mordino trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Mordino drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Garcia Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mordino has Garcia Jr in his guard.#REVB#
Garcia Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcia Jr wants to pass the guard but Mordino is keeping the position.
Garcia Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Garcia Jr postures up in Mordino's guard and throws a big left but Mordino blocks it.
Garcia Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Mordino is retaining full guard.
Garcia Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Garcia Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garcia Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mordino keeping moving, preventing Garcia Jr from controlling successfully. #T2#
Garcia Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mordino wants to stand and escape but Garcia Jr is having none of it.
Mordino managing to control the position.
Garcia Jr preventing the sweep.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Garcia Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Garcia Jr instigates a clinch.
Mordino has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Garcia Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Garcia Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mordino with a poor takedown
and Garcia Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Victor Mordino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mordino shoots in for a double leg but Garcia Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Garcia Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mordino.
Garcia Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Garcia Jr pushes Mordino up against the cage in a clinch.
Mordino is looking for a takedown.
Mordino tries for a takedown but Garcia Jr manages to get underhooks.
Mordino wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4##TD2#
Garcia Jr successfully pulls guard.
Garcia Jr is pulling down on Mordino's head to control his posture.
Garcia Jr trying to control the position.
Mordino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Mordino drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Garcia Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mordino has Garcia Jr in his guard.#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia Jr being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mordino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhea Garcia Jr 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!
#R3#
Garcia Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Garcia Jr.#CUT2#
It looks like Victor Mordino has been cut.
Rhea Garcia Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Garcia Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Garcia Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mordino has his hands on Garcia Jr's head, controlling the position.
Garcia Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mordino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mordino is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mordino keeping full guard, as Garcia Jr tries to pass.
Mordino is pulling down on Garcia Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Garcia Jr, at least for the moment.#T1#
Garcia Jr throwing strikes from guard but Mordino blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Mordino shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Garcia Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mordino is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Mordino seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Garcia Jr for as long as he can get away with.
Garcia Jr keeping moving, preventing Mordino from controlling successfully.
Mordino not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mordino stops Garcia Jr from standing up.
Mordino wants to pass the guard but Garcia Jr is keeping the position.
Mordino sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mordino stands and throws Garcia Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Mordino trying to control the position but Garcia Jr is working away.
Garcia Jr tries to improve position but can't.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Garcia Jr. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mordino staying calm.
Mordino is looking to take a break and control but Garcia Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mordino remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mordino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia Jr keeps working.
Mordino controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Mordino working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Garcia Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia Jr prevents Mordino from moving into mount.
Garcia Jr is not content to let Mordino control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Victor Mordino.
I think Mordino 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
LH16: Takahashi vs. Souza
Date: Dec 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Garcia Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dovik.
Dovik misses the shot to the body.
Garcia Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dovik misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Garcia Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Dovik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Garcia Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Dovik controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Dovik.
Dovik stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dovik lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dovik working aggressively here.
Garcia Jr takes a shot to the head.
Garcia Jr tries to pull guard but Dovik forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Garcia Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dovik is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short left from Dovik.
Garcia Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Dovik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dovik.
Dovik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcia Jr's elbow.
Dovik misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Garcia Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kyle Dovik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dovik misses with a body shot.
Garcia Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dovik is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Dovik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dovik throws a head punch that misses.
Garcia Jr has had enough of the clinch but Dovik keeps him there for the moment.
Dovik misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Dovik.
A short uppercut from Dovik.
Dovik is leaning against Garcia Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Garcia Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Garcia Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dovik to keep the fight standing.
Kyle Dovik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhea Garcia Jr.
Dovik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garcia Jr backwards. #T2##BC2#
Garcia Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garcia Jr tries to move into range but Dovik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Dovik connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garcia Jr's hands.
Garcia Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dovik tries to avoid it but Garcia Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dovik to the ground. Dovik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dovik fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Garcia Jr to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Garcia Jr looks to clinch but Dovik throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Garcia Jr taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kyle Dovik!
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Event:
LH12: Hackett vs Stoimenov
Date: Nov 20, 2016 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Garcia Jr misses. #CL2#
Garcia Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Berg, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Garcia Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Berg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Berg shoots and misses
and Garcia Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Garcia Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Berg fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Garcia Jr to the ground. Berg is now in Garcia Jr's guard.
Berg postures up and lands a big shot to Garcia Jr's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia Jr wants to stand up but Berg is controlling him.
Berg throws a big right hand that misses.
Berg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Berg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Berg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Berg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Berg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Berg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Berg looking to pass the guard.
Garcia Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Garcia Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Garcia Jr working a defensive guard here.
Berg controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Berg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Berg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Garcia Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Berg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Berg cracks Garcia Jr with a solid left hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Garcia Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
Berg lands a couple of digs.
Berg wants to control from the top but Garcia Jr keeps moving.
Berg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Berg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Berg postures up in Garcia Jr's guard and throws a big left but Garcia Jr blocks it.
Berg chips away with some ground and pound.
Berg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berg connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Berg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Berg trying to control but Garcia Jr is working from the bottom. #T3#
Berg won't allow Garcia Jr to sweep him here.
Garcia Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garcia Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
Berg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berg scoring with some ground and pound.
Berg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Berg throws a big right hand that misses.
Berg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Berg connects with a couple of short punches.
Garcia Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Berg distracts Garcia Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Berg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Berg is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia Jr has wrist control.#T4#
Berg prevents Garcia Jr from getting back to his feet.
We've been informed that Garcia Jr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Berg trying to control but Garcia Jr is working from the bottom.
Berg landing with the ground and pound.
Garcia Jr keeping moving, preventing Berg from controlling successfully.
Garcia Jr has momentary wrist control but Berg slips an elbow through the middle.
Berg throws a strike but Garcia Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Berg pulls Garcia Jr in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristian Berg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Garcia Jr tries to clinch but Berg is having none of it.
Berg shoots and misses
and Garcia Jr counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Kristian Berg has been cut.#CL2#
Garcia Jr moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Garcia Jr has Berg pressed against the cage, preventing Berg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Berg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garcia Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Berg tries to break the clinch but Garcia Jr is controlling the position. #BC2#
Garcia Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garcia Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Berg circles away.
Berg dives in and grabs Garcia Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garcia Jr pushes down on Berg's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Garcia Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Berg's shoulder, as Berg tries to avoid the shot.
Berg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Garcia Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Berg is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristian Berg. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC2#
Garcia Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Berg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Despite the aggression on Garcia Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Berg misses with a takedown
and Garcia Jr counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Garcia Jr instigates a clinch.
Berg tries to stall but Garcia Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Garcia Jr breaks from the clinch.
Berg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Garcia Jr swivels and escapes.
Berg shoots in for a takedown but Garcia Jr shows good takedown defense.
Berg sets himself, and Garcia Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Berg avoids it this time.#CL2#
Garcia Jr closes the distance and pushes Berg back into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Berg can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.#T2##BC2#
Garcia Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horrible takedown attempt by Berg or perhaps it was just good defense by Garcia Jr, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Garcia Jr rushes Berg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Garcia Jr jumps guard and drags Berg to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berg postures up in Garcia Jr's guard and throws a big left but Garcia Jr blocks it.
Berg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia Jr is keeping the position for now.
Garcia Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garcia Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Berg is controlling him.
Berg stands up over Garcia Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Garcia Jr controls Berg momentarily but Berg frees himself.
Berg lands a couple of digs.
Garcia Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Garcia Jr is trying to control the position but Berg postures up.
Berg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Berg throws a big elbow that misses.
Berg won't allow Garcia Jr to sweep him here.
Berg wants to control from the top but Garcia Jr keeps moving.
Berg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Berg distracts Garcia Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Berg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garcia Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Garcia Jr wants to stand but Berg is controlling the position.
Berg lands a couple of digs.
Berg trying to control but Garcia Jr is working from the bottom.
Garcia Jr is looking to stand up but Berg isn't so interested in that idea.
Berg throws a strike but Garcia Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Berg looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Garcia Jr puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Garcia Jr frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Berg is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhea Garcia Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kristian Berg's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Berg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Garcia Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Garcia Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Garcia Jr tries to sprawl but Berg drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Garcia Jr is trying to stand up here but Berg is controlling him well.
Kristian Berg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berg working over Garcia Jr with some ground and pound. Garcia Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Berg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Berg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Berg is thwarting Garcia Jr's attempts to control the position.
Garcia Jr has hold of Berg's hands but Berg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Berg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garcia Jr's head.
Berg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Berg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Berg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Berg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Berg could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Berg connects with a nice short shot to Garcia Jr's temple.
Berg thows a huge punch but Garcia Jr dodges it nicely.
Berg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Berg drops an elbow to the side of Garcia Jr's head.
Berg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Garcia Jr is trying to stand up here but Berg is controlling him well.
Berg slips a nice elbow through Garcia Jr's hands, connecting with Garcia Jr's forehead.
Berg scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Berg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Berg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Berg throwing shots but Garcia Jr is blocking nicely.
Berg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garcia Jr pushes Berg off looking to stand but Berg dives back in and keeps control.
Berg working Garcia Jr over with strikes.
Garcia Jr taking some punishment here, with Berg in his half guard.
Berg tries to pass to full mount but Garcia Jr defends it.
Berg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Berg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Berg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Berg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Garcia Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Berg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garcia Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Berg working Garcia Jr over with strikes.
Garcia Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berg.
Berg wants to pass to mount but Garcia Jr is defending the position.
Ground and pound from Berg.
Berg thows a huge punch but Garcia Jr dodges it nicely.
Garcia Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Berg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garcia Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Berg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia Jr keeps working.
Berg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garcia Jr's head. #T4#
Berg stops Garcia Jr from getting back to his feet.
Garcia Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Berg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Berg working over Garcia Jr with some ground and pound. Garcia Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Garcia Jr regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Berg.
Berg won't allow Garcia Jr to get back to his feet.
Garcia Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garcia Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berg's guard. #REVB#
Garcia Jr preventing the sweep.
Berg is adopting a defensive guard.
Garcia Jr won't allow Berg to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kristian Berg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Berg 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristian Berg!
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Event:
LH8: Houghton vs Cormier
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Garcia Jr blocks the body kick.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Garcia Jr blocks it.
Garcia Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rodriguez with a body shot.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot
letting Garcia Jr counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Carlos Rodriguez has been cut.#CL2#
Garcia Jr instigates a clinch.
Rodriguez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garcia Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
Rodriguez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garcia Jr is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Rodriguez.
Garcia Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rodriguez to keep the fight standing.
Rodriguez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Garcia Jr manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Garcia Jr gets a clinch.
Rodriguez can't find room to land a body shot as Garcia Jr controls the action.
Garcia Jr told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#TD2#
Garcia Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rodriguez uses from the top position. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Garcia Jr manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia Jr avoiding damage as Rodriguez throws knees to the body.
#T1##TD2#
Garcia Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rodriguez uses from the top position.
Garcia Jr has a closed guard, preventing Rodriguez from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Garcia Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rodriguez wants to stand and escape but instead Garcia Jr has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Garcia Jr works over Rodriguez with some ground and pound from guard.
Garcia Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Garcia Jr pushes down on Rodriguez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Garcia Jr winds up and cracks Rodriguez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Garcia Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Rodriguez has hold of Garcia Jr's hands but Garcia Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC2#
Rodriguez is rocked!
Garcia Jr is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Rodriguez is hurt! He's hurt bad - Garcia Jr fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Rodriguez from any more punishment! Congratulations to Garcia Jr! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rhea Garcia Jr!
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Event:
Blood, Sweat, and Beer
Date: Oct 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Learner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Learner has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Garcia Jr is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Garcia Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Garcia Jr shoots in for a double leg but Learner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Learner scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Learner finds it's way through Garcia Jr's defenses.
Learner looks to throw the jab but Garcia Jr is out of range.
Learner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Learner.
Learner throws a combination. Garcia Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Garcia Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Garcia Jr has Learner pressed against the cage, preventing Learner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Learner can't break the clinch.
Garcia Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Learner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Learner.
Garcia Jr is stalling here.
#BC#
Garcia Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Donk. Learner catches Garcia Jr right on the button with a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Learner.
Learner throws a good cross that connects.
Garcia Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Learner.
Learner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Garcia Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slow Learner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Learner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Learner jabs at Garcia Jr's body.
Garcia Jr walks into a left hand.
Slow Learner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Learner throws a jab when Garcia Jr was well out of range.
Garcia Jr throws a big counter combination but Learner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Garcia Jr blocks a jab.
Learner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garcia Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Garcia Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Learner might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Learner misses with a body shot.
Learner misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Garcia Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Garcia Jr. #BC#
Garcia Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garcia Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Learner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Learner scores with a nice right hand.
Learner throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Learner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garcia Jr moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Garcia Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Learner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Learner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garcia Jr is looking to counter punch.
Learner misses with an uppercut.
Garcia Jr ducks under a wild hook from Learner.
Garcia Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Learner throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Garcia Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into Learner's guard.
Learner is looking to stand back up but Garcia Jr counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Learner. #REVB#
Garcia Jr not doing much here.
Learner wants to control but Garcia Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SU#
Garcia Jr stands up from half guard.
Garcia Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Learner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL#
Garcia Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Garcia Jr pulls Learner into guard.
Garcia Jr pulls Learner in to control the position.
Garcia Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Garcia Jr is working an open guard so Learner takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Learner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garcia Jr moves away from the strike by Learner.
Garcia Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Learner.
A little feinted left hand from Garcia Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garcia Jr blocks a jab.
It looked like Garcia Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Learner.
Garcia Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Garcia Jr is looking to clinch but Learner is avoiding it.
Learner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Garcia Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garcia Jr tries to move into range but Learner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia Jr slips a jab from Learner.
Garcia Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Learner throws out the jab. #KD#
Garcia Jr lands a left and a right that send Learner crashing to the mat, dazed. Garcia Jr thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Learner throws a one two combo.
Garcia Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Garcia Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Learner throws a right hand that misses
#KD#
and Garcia Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Learner! Garcia Jr lets Learner back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Learner is rocked!
Learner throws a right hand that misses
and Garcia Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Learner is still on wobbly legs! Can Garcia Jr finish him?
Learner looks winded!#CL#
Garcia Jr clinches up with Learner and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Garcia Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Learner backs away from a small jab... but Garcia Jr lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Learner crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Garcia Jr with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Rhea Garcia Jr!
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Event:
Blood In The Water
Date: Oct 12, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Galvao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Galvao stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Galvao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Garcia Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Galvao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Galvao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Galvao throws a shot from downtown. Garcia Jr moves away and avoids it.
Garcia Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Galvao.
Galvao has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Garcia Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Galvao circles away.
Galvao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garcia Jr.
Galvao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Garcia Jr.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Garcia Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia Jr throws out a loose jab but Galvao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galvao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garcia Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Garcia Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Garcia Jr lands with a nice combination. Galvao backs away looking to recover.#TD2#
Garcia Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Galvao!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galvao struggling a bit here.
Galvao regains half guard.
Galvao makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Galvao.#SUB#
Galvao has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Garcia Jr doesn't defend quickly enough and Galvao has managed to lock this one up! Can Garcia Jr escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Galvao on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andre Galvao!
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Event:
Island Icons
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Kulina lands a nice hook to Garcia Jr's body. Garcia Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kulina avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garcia Jr throws a right and a left that Kulina avoids nicely.
Kulina takes one on the button.
Kulina uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garcia Jr has time to react.
Garcia Jr tries to clinch but Kulina is having none of it.
Kulina uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Garcia Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulina works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Garcia Jr rushes Kulina and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Garcia Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Garcia Jr blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Kulina manages to break the clinch.
Kulina scores with a shot to the body.
Garcia Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kulina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Garcia Jr has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Garcia Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Garcia Jr takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Garcia Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kulina tries to throw a body punch but Garcia Jr avoids it by throwing Kulina back against the cage. #BC#
Garcia Jr breaks the clinch.
Kulina misses the shot to the body.
Garcia Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kulina feints a counter leg kick.
Kulina cracks Garcia Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia Jr closes the distance but Kulina moves to the side
and Kulina counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia Jr wants to clinch.
Garcia Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#
It looks like Kameron Kulina has been cut.
Garcia Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Garcia Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Garcia Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Kulina fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kulina lunges at Garcia Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garcia Jr's hand.
Kulina is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Garcia Jr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Garcia Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Garcia Jr wants to clinch up but Kulina keeps it at a distance.
Kameron Kulina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Garcia Jr clinches. #BC#
Garcia Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garcia Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kulina misses with a low kick.
Garcia Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Kulina uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice cross by Kulina.#T4#
Kulina lands a jab to Garcia Jr's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulina circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garcia Jr misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Kulina finds it's way through Garcia Jr's defenses.
Garcia Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Garcia Jr pushes Kulina up against the cage in a clinch.
Kulina lands with a short shot to the head.
Kulina scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kulina.
Kulina tries to break free but Garcia Jr pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kulina.
Kulina throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kameron Kulina dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kameron Kulina's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kulina lands with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Kulina.
Nice cross by Kulina.
Garcia Jr swings for the body but Kulina moves out of range.
Kulina looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garcia Jr takes one on the button.
Garcia Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kulina scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garcia Jr in his tracks.
Kulina pivots, looking for a leg kick but Garcia Jr is out of range and Kulina settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Kulina looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia Jr is just out of range.
Kulina feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Garcia Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1##CL#
Garcia Jr closes the distance and pushes Kulina back into the cage.
Kulina is trying to break the clinch but Garcia Jr has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Garcia Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garcia Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kulina as he avoids it easily.
Kulina scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kulina lands with a nice combination. Garcia Jr backs away looking to recover.
Garcia Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kulina looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garcia Jr wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Kulina on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garcia Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rhea Garcia Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Garcia Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcia Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Kulina's head.
Kulina circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kulina scores with a nice strike.
Garcia Jr moves forwards but Kulina connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kulina cracks Garcia Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kulina stuns Garcia Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kulina scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garcia Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Kulina swats away the attempt to clinch by Garcia Jr.#T3#
Kulina lands a body shot.
Garcia Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Kulina counter with a right hand. #CL#
Garcia Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kulina, pushing him back against the cage.
Kulina lands a hook that snaps the head of Garcia Jr backwards. #TD#
Garcia Jr jumps into guard, dragging Kulina to the mat.
Kulina must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kulina makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Garcia Jr has a closed guard, preventing Kulina from standing up.
Kulina throws an elbow that misses. Garcia Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kulina's guard. Nice move by Garcia Jr!#REVR#
Kulina has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Kulina utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kulina avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garcia Jr looking to pass the guard.
Garcia Jr postures up in Kulina's guard and throws a big left but Kulina blocks it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kulina keeping moving, preventing Garcia Jr from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Kulina is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Garcia Jr presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!
Kulina tries to circle away but Garcia Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Kameron Kulina seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kulina lands with a left to the head.
Kulina misses with a punch on the inside.
Garcia Jr prevents Kulina from breaking the clinch.
Kulina lands with a short shot to the head.
Kulina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garcia Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kulina lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Kulina breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kameron Kulina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kameron Kulina'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#
Kulina takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kulina cracks a nice hook into Garcia Jr's ribs.
Garcia Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kulina keeps the fight on the outside.
Garcia Jr tries to clinch up.
A nice side step and Kulina releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kameron Kulina seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kulina jabs Garcia Jr right on the nose. Garcia Jr blinks but takes it well.
Garcia Jr looks to clinch
and Kulina counters with a left and a right that stings Garcia Jr.
A clash of legs there as Garcia Jr blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kulina dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kulina paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kulina looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Kulina swinging wildly here.
Garcia Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Garcia Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garcia Jr wants to clinch up but Kulina keeps it at a distance.
Garcia Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kulina swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhea Garcia Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kulina throws a body punch but Garcia Jr moves out of range.
Garcia Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kulina just manages to avoid it.
Kulina throws a low kick but Garcia Jr avoids it.
Kulina circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kulina counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Garcia Jr throws a series of punches but Kulina moves out of range.
Garcia Jr tries to clinch but Kulina is having none of it.
Kulina ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Garcia Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Kulina misses
and Kulina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kulina ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kulina fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good exchange - Kulina coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia Jr misses with a double jab.
#T3#
Garcia Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kulina cracks Garcia Jr with a good jab.
Garcia Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kulina cracks a nice hook into Garcia Jr's ribs.
Garcia Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kulina lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kulina thuds a left hand into Garcia Jr's body.
Garcia Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kulina connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garcia Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Rhea Garcia Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kulina counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kameron Kulina is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Kulina's jab looks to have found its range, popping Garcia Jr under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulina throws a solid leg kick but Garcia Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kulina.
Garcia Jr throwing a counter right hand but Kulina manages to avoid it.
Garcia Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kulina fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garcia Jr on the side of the head.
Garcia Jr misses with a right hand
and Kulina counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kulina's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kulina duly obliges.
Nice body punch from Kulina.
Garcia Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kulina connects with a body shot that sends Garcia Jr's belly button to the back.
Garcia Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kameron Kulina comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kulina winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kameron Kulina!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kameron Kulina thanked Darkness Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Garcia Jr misses with a wild combination.
Garcia Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Houghton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Houghton clinches up with Garcia Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Houghton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Houghton keeps control of Garcia Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Houghton lands a nice uppercut.
Houghton lands with a right to the head.
Garcia Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Houghton.
Houghton lands with a short shot to the head.
Garcia Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Garcia Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Houghton lunges at Garcia Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garcia Jr's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Garcia Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Garcia Jr breaks from the clinch.
Garcia Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Houghton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Houghton misses the shot to the body.
Houghton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Houghton just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Houghton pushes Garcia Jr up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Garcia Jr manages to break the clinch.
Houghton has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice defenses there by Garcia Jr.
Houghton cracks Garcia Jr with a good jab.
Garcia Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Garcia Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Houghton connects with a nice looking jab.
Houghton swings widly with a right hand
and Garcia Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Houghton jabs Garcia Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Houghton misses with a body shot.
Houghton loads up on a big right hand but Garcia Jr slips the punch.
Garcia Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Houghton.
Garcia Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Garcia Jr.#T2##CL2#
Houghton closes the distance and clinches.
Houghton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Houghton has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia Jr.
Garcia Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A hook to the body from Houghton.
Garcia Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Houghton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Garcia Jr is breathing heavily.
Houghton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Houghton lands with a right to the head.
Garcia Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Houghton just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhea Garcia Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Houghton lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Houghton.
Houghton scores with a shoulder strike.
Houghton pushes Garcia Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Houghton.
Houghton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Garcia Jr is rocked!
Houghton gets through Garcia Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Garcia Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Houghton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garcia Jr backwards.
Houghton pushes Garcia Jr against the cage. Houghton is working some dirty boxing. Houghton pushes off with a quick right hook! Garcia Jr goes down! Garcia Jr tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Houghton moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Houghton!
Our winner, Jake Houghton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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