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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#
The fighters circling - Learner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Learner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stiffington manages to avoid it.
Learner misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Stiffington counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Learner!
Learner tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Learner is taking damage to the body and head.
Stiffington is punishing Learner with strikes - can he finish him?!
Stiffington throwing sloppy strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stiffington is loading up with his shots from the back and Learner is in big trouble! Learner taps out to strikes and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rod Stiffington!
An out of breath Rod Stiffington thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Rev Island Lets Bang 1
Date: Sep 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Learner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Learner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slow Learner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronie looks for the body kick but Learner saw that one coming.
Learner lands a nice shot that snaps Bronie's head back.
Bronie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good shot there by Learner.
Bronie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bronie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab, jab by Learner - just one landing.
Bronie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Learner avoids the body shot from Bronie.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Learner.
Learner lands a jab to the nose.
Learner dips to his left and cracks Bronie with an uppercut!#CL#
Learner gets tackled into the cage by Bronie. Bronie maintains the clinch.
Bronie taking a breather.
Bronie using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Learner being controlled against the cage.
Bronie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Learner avoids it.
Bronie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Bronie keeps control of Learner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bronie missing with knees to the body.
Learner wants to break free but Bronie has control.
Bronie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Learner is defending well for now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bronie trying to land knees to the body.
Learner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bronie tries to land a knee to the head but Learner blocks with his arms.
Bronie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Learner prevents it.
Learner wants to break free but Bronie has control.
Learner being controlled against the cage.
Bronie controlling the action here for a moment.
Bronie tries a knee to the head but Learner blocks it.
#T2#
Bronie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Learner can't break the clinch.
Bronie wants a takedown.
Learner managing to block the knees to the body from Bronie.
Learner wants to break free but Bronie has control.
Learner prevents a body shot from Bronie.
Bronie jumps guard but Learner stands there with Bronie around his waist. Bronie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Jay Bronie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Learner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Learner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Learner tries to break free but Bronie pushes him back against the cage.
Learner tries to circle away but Bronie has him pinned against the cage.
Learner is looking to break free of the clinch but Bronie has double underhooks.
Learner is trying to force a seperation but Bronie has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bronie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Learner letting Bronie take a breather here.#T3#
Learner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bronie is trying to maintain a safe position but Learner gets an underhook and turns Bronie into the cage.
Learner tries to break free but Bronie pushes him back against the cage.
Bronie tries a knee to the head but Learner blocks it.
Bronie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Learner working hard to break the clinch.
Bronie tries to score a body lock takedown but Learner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Learner tries to break the clinch but Bronie is controlling the position. #TD#
Learner is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bronie is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Learner to the mat. Learner regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Learner wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bronie manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Bronie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Bronie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bronie is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bronie lands with a punch from half guard.
Bronie stalling.
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 Anthony Jay Bronie will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Learner lands with an overhand left.
Bronie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Learner - just one landing.
Bronie takes one to the side of the head.
Bronie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bronie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Learner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Bronie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bronie.
Bronie is standing up over Learner. Learner looks to escape but Bronie dives into side control.
#REVB#
Learner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bronie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Bronie lands a nice forearm strike.
Bronie connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Learner some visible discomfort.
Bronie advances nicely into full mount.
Bronie unloading with bombs!#T1#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bronie cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC#
Learner is rocked!
Bronie lands a big shot to the head and Learner winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Anthony Jay Bronie!
A relieved looking Anthony Jay Bronie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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