 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
CDFC 14:Valle vs Gomez
Date: Dec 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Garcia shoots for a takedown but Biko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Biko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Biko rushes Garcia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Garcia blocks an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Garcia 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.
Biko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Garcia up against the cage.
Biko throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia.
Biko avoids the elbow strike from Garcia, against the cage.
I was talking to Biko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Biko. #TD2#
Garcia decides to pull guard.
Biko is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garcia looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Biko defends well.
Biko throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Biko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Garcia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Garcia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garcia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garcia trying to control the position.
Biko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Biko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Biko stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Biko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Garcia's head.#SUB2#
Garcia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Biko throwing strikes from guard but Garcia blocks nicely.
Biko is in close to Garcia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Biko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC#Garcia is rocked!
Biko loads up on a big left hand. Garcia felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Biko looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Garcia can't hide his disappointment, as Biko celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Biko!
Jon Biko retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Jon Biko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Garcia with a poor takedown
and Aengus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Brian Garcia has been cut.
Aengus 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 with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aengus counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Garcia scores with a takedown into Aengus's guard.
Aengus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garcia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garcia pushing down on Aengus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Garcia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aengus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Garcia slows the pace down in half guard.
Aengus wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Garcia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Garcia is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Aengus is defending well.
Aengus is looking for a sweep. Garcia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Garcia is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Aengus is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian Garcia! |
|
|
|
Event:
QFC Tournament 1072 Round 4
Date: Sep 30, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Garcia throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nurmagomedov was covering up waiting for the punch and Garcia finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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.
Garcia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Garcia is working Nurmagomedov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nurmagomedov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Garcia is controlling him.
Garcia throws a strike but Nurmagomedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Garcia is trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia is trying to keep Nurmagomedov in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov preventing the sweep.
Nurmagomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garcia on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Garcia working for a triangle but Nurmagomedov defends it easily.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcia is one step ahead there. #T2#
Nurmagomedov wants to stand up but Garcia is controlling him.
Garcia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Garcia to pass to mount.
Garcia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Garcia scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Nurmagomedov taking some punishment here, with Garcia in his half guard.
Garcia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Garcia connects with a nice short shot to Nurmagomedov's temple.
Nurmagomedov pushes Garcia off looking to stand but Garcia dives back in and keeps control.
Nurmagomedov missing with punches from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Garcia 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.
Nurmagomedov is refusing to be controlled, as Garcia sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Garcia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and defends easily.
Garcia working over Nurmagomedov with some ground and pound. Nurmagomedov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nurmagomedov is trying to stand.
Nurmagomedov wants to improve his position but Garcia is controlling well.
Nurmagomedov is refusing to be controlled, as Garcia sits in half guard.
Nurmagomedov has hold of Garcia's hands but Garcia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nurmagomedov tries to get out of the position.
Garcia is trying to control the action in half guard but Nurmagomedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Garcia dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Garcia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nurmagomedov defends it nicely.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Nurmagomedov circles away easily#CL#
and Nurmagomedov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Garcia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Garcia prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Garcia successfully pulls guard.
Garcia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garcia is trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Garcia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
Nurmagomedov stands and throws Garcia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nurmagomedov controls the position.
Garcia is trying to improve his position.
Brian Garcia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garcia gets back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurmagomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garcia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garcia.#T3#
Garcia 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.
Nurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Garcia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nurmagomedov wants to hit a sweep here but Garcia passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nurmagomedov there!
Garcia landing punches.
Nurmagomedov is bucking up trying to escape but Garcia cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nurmagomedov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nurmagomedov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4##SUB2#
Garcia has hold of Nurmagomedov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nurmagomedov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nurmagomedov is working to get back to half guard.
Garcia scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nurmagomedov?
Nurmagomedov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Garcia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a sweep. Garcia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia stops Nurmagomedov from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Garcia shoots in but Nurmagomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nurmagomedov stuffs the takedown attempt from Garcia. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Nurmagomedov as Garcia shoots in.
Nurmagomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Garcia.
Garcia shoots for a takedown but Nurmagomedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nurmagomedov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garcia needs to keep his hands up - Nurmagomedov had a free shot at his head there.
Garcia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nurmagomedov defends well and Garcia ends up having to push Nurmagomedov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Garcia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia has a takedown stuffed.
Garcia shoots in looking for a takedown but Nurmagomedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Garcia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garcia looks for a takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls well.#T1#
Garcia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nurmagomedov tries to avoid it but Garcia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nurmagomedov to the ground. Nurmagomedov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Garcia is quick to defend against it.
Nurmagomedov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Horrible takedown attempt by Garcia or perhaps it was just good defense by Nurmagomedov, which made it look bad.
Nurmagomedov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brian Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Nurmagomedov circles away easily#TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shoot takedown. Garcia fights it but they end up in guard.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the top position.
Nurmagomedov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Garcia's guard.
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Garcia wants to improve his position but instead Nurmagomedov has moved into half guard.
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. Nurmagomedov connects with a nice short shot to Garcia's temple.
Nurmagomedov is nestled in close to Garcia, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Garcia actively working from the bottom here.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Nurmagomedov trying to control the pace.
Garcia wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
Nurmagomedov is pressing down on Garcia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garcia is holding on for now.
Nurmagomedov wants to take a breather but Garcia is having none of it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Garcia holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nurmagomedov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Garcia's thigh. Garcia counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Garcia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Garcia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurmagomedov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmagomedov is looking to stand back up but Garcia counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nurmagomedov.
Brian Garcia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nurmagomedov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Garcia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Brian Garcia!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Brian Garcia!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Brian Garcia!
Brian Garcia wins by unanimous decision! |
|
|
|
Event:
QFC Tournament 1072 Round 3
Date: Sep 29, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Garcia closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rubi to the mat! Rubi manages to get full guard.
Garcia preventing the sweep.
Garcia pushing down on Rubi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Garcia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Garcia trying to control the pace.
Garcia thows a huge punch but Rubi dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia is trying to control. Rubi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Garcia.
Rubi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rubi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubi looking for a sweep. Not yet Rubi, not yet.
Garcia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garcia advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Garcia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rubi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rubi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rubi tries to get out of the position.
Garcia scores with a couple of short elbows.
Garcia landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Garcia passes into side control, despite Rubi's attempt to control the position.
Rubi tries to buck Garcia off but Garcia is having none of it.#SUB2#
Rubi wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Garcia has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Rubi's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Rubi is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Garcia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Brian Garcia!
The defeated Musa Rubi had this to say: 'Next time I’ll show yous who I really am'. |
|
|
|
Event:
QFC Tournament 1072 Round 2
Date: Sep 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Garcia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Balch. #SUB#
Balch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Garcia sneaks back into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Balch lands a nice short elbow.
Balch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Balch working the head and body with strikes.
Garcia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garcia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Balch is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.#T1#
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Balch is one step ahead there.
Balch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garcia throwing short punches from the bottom.
Balch throws a big elbow that misses.
Balch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garcia on the ground.#SUB2#
Balch is sitting in close to Garcia's body. Garcia has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Balch is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Balch is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Garcia.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brian Garcia! |
|
|
|
Event:
QFC Tournament 1072 Round 1
Date: Sep 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Garcia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schogt swivels and escapes.
Garcia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Schogt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schogt doesn't manage to clinch there - Garcia circles away.
#TD2#
Schogt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Garcia looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Garcia manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Schogt seems to be working for a kimura but Garcia defends the submission attempt.
Schogt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garcia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schogt is looking to stall here but Garcia recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Schogt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schogt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Garcia keeping full guard, as Schogt tries to pass.
Garcia is adopting a defensive guard.
Schogt wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.#SUB#
Garcia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schogt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schogt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Schogt drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Garcia dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Garcia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Garcia stands up over Schogt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Schogt looking for a guillotine here but Garcia defends easily.
Garcia content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Schogt keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Schogt has his foot on Garcia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garcia works his way back into a safe position though.
Garcia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Garcia seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Garcia is looking to advance position but Schogt won't allow it.
Garcia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Schogt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Garcia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Schogt tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control.
Schogt wants to sweep but Garcia has passed to side control!
Schogt looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Garcia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Schogt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Garcia circles away.
Good shot there by Schogt.#TD#
Garcia shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Schogt's guard.
Garcia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Schogt 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.
Schogt managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Schogt is looking for a triangle here but Garcia uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schogt tries to buck Garcia off but Garcia is having none of it.
Schogt is breathing heavily.#T1#
Garcia working the body and head with strikes.
Garcia advances nicely into full mount.
Garcia lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#SUB#
Garcia working for a guillotine from mount but Schogt is in no mood to give up.
Garcia controlling from the full mount.
Schogt in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Garcia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Garcia connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Garcia connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T2#
Schogt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Garcia lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schogt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Garcia content just to control the position here.
Garcia lands a heavy elbow.
Brian Garcia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garcia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Schogt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Garcia with shots to the head and body - Schogt looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB#
Garcia looking for a guillotine from mount but Schogt is having none of it.
Garcia controlling from mount.
Garcia cracks Schogt with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Garcia controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Garcia cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T4#
Schogt is trying to escape the mount.
Garcia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Garcia punishing his opponent with strikes.
Garcia wants to control the pace but Schogt is squirming around nicely.
Garcia putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Garcia with shots to the head and body - Schogt looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Garcia dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Schogt fails with the takedown.
Schogt shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Schogt.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Schogt enables Garcia to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Schogt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Garcia scoring with some ground and pound.
Garcia trying to control but Schogt is working from the bottom.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schogt is keeping the position for now.
Garcia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Garcia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schogt's head.
Schogt being controlled here, momentarily.
Garcia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schogt can do to turn this around?
Garcia landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Schogt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garcia defends well.
Schogt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garcia landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Schogt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garcia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schogt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Garcia is in close to Schogt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Garcia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Garcia stays in close to Schogt's body and controls the position. #T3#
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schogt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Schogt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Henry Schogt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Garcia gets a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Garcia in particular looking to stall.
Garcia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Garcia working Schogt over with strikes.
Schogt throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Garcia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Schogt looking for submissions off his back.
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. Garcia connects with a nice short shot to Schogt's temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schogt taking some punishment here, with Garcia in his half guard.
Brian Garcia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garcia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garcia, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Brian Garcia!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Brian Garcia!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Brian Garcia!
Brian Garcia wins by unanimous decision! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
