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Event:
GC 558 Money VS Morris
Date: Nov 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Virtanen cracks Garner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Ryan Garner has been cut.
Virtanen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Virtanen scores with a shot to the body.
Garner is breathing heavily.
Virtanen scores with a body shot.
#KD2#
Virtanen drops Garner with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Garner looks back up at him and smiles so Virtanen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Virtanen drops Garner with a naaaaasty hook - Garner is in real trouble here! Virtanen dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Virtanen! |
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Event:
GC 554 Kamimoto VS Hu
Date: Oct 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Hausemer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Hausemer clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Garner turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garner happy to just control the position for now.
Hausemer wants to control but Garner postures up.
Garner tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hausemer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Garner asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Garner is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Garner tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hausemer's legs.
Garner trying to control the action but Hausemer is working from the bottom.
Hausemer tries to escape but Garner is in control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garner has a takedown stuffed.
Garner is breathing heavily.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Hausemer rushes Garner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hausemer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hausemer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garner avoids it.#TD#
Garner wants the takedown. Hausemer is fighting it off but Garner persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hausemer's guard against the cage.
Hausemer is adopting a defensive guard.
Hausemer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hausemer controlling the position.#T3##ES2#
Hausemer manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Garner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hausemer has Garner pushed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
I was talking to Garner's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hausemer wants a takedown but no success here.
Hausemer is trying to push Garner away but Garner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The referee calls for Hausemer to work.
Garner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hausemer to keep the fight standing.
Hausemer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Garner prevents Hausemer from breaking the clinch.#T4##TD2#
Hausemer gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hausemer slows the pace down in half guard.
We've been informed that Hausemer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hausemer is pressing down on Garner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garner is holding on for now. #SU2#
Hausemer decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Garner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hausemer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hausemer duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Ryan Garner has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hausemer throws a head kick but Garner moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Hausemer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Garner's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Hausemer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Garner did well to prevent Hausemer getting side control.
Hausemer trying to pass the guard but Garner defending well. #SUB2#
Hausemer has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Garner defend it? Hausemer steps over the head and cranks it - Garner is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hausemer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vincent Hausemer! |
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Event:
GC 550 Todd VS Jokic
Date: Oct 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Garner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garner lands a right hook to the body.
Jan Smuts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smuts is defended easily by Garner.#TD#
Garner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smuts content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #CUT#It looks like Ryan Garner has been cut.
Smuts might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smuts sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smuts has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Smuts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Smuts showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Smuts.
Smuts continues to hold on tight.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smuts scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#CUT#That has opened up Ryan Garner's cut even more.
Smuts looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Garner looks winded!
Garner controls Smuts momentarily but Smuts frees himself.
Garner has momentary wrist control but Smuts slips an elbow through the middle.
Garner has momentary wrist control but Smuts slips an elbow through the middle.#CUT#Ryan Garner's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ryan Garner's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jan Smuts! |
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Event:
GC 546 Wyatt VS Rushnik
Date: Sep 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Garner swats away the attempt to clinch by Curry.
Garner shoots in and drives through. Curry sprawls well.
Curry drops down looking for a counter takedown but Garner sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Curry closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Garner did well to prevent Curry getting side control.#SUB#
Curry seems to be working for a kimura but Garner defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Garner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Curry is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garner has hold of Curry's hands but Curry slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#CUT#It looks like Ryan Garner has been cut.
Garner looks winded!
Curry is thwarting Garner's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Curry in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Curry wants to pass the guard but Garner is defending well. #SUB#
Curry is working for a kimura but Garner is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Curry is looking for a kimura but Garner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Curry to get the leverage.
Curry looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT#That has opened up Ryan Garner's cut even more.
Curry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garner keeps working. #SUB#
Curry is trying to work for a kimura but Garner is defending well.
Garner is staying active underneath Curry, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2##SUB#
Curry is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garner sees it coming and defends easily.
Garner wants to get back to full guard.
Curry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Curry in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Curry is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Garner defends it well.
Curry scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Curry sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Curry works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
Curry landing shots from mount. #CUT#Ryan Garner's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ryan Garner's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Karter Curry! |
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Event:
GC 541 Higgins VS Navarro
Date: Aug 09, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Vargas Llosa moves into the clinch successfully.
Vargas Llosa leaning against his opponent.
Vargas Llosa lands an uppercut.
Vargas Llosa is trying to drag Garner to the mat but Garner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vargas Llosa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Garner pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Vargas Llosa closes the distance and pushes Garner back into the cage.
Garner tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Vargas Llosa has picked Garner up - he's going for a ride! Vargas Llosa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Vargas Llosa wants to pass to mount but Garner is defending the position.
Garner wants to control but Vargas Llosa is keeping busy.
Vargas Llosa throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Garner to regain full guard. #T1#
Vargas Llosa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vargas Llosa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Garner has his foot on Vargas Llosa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vargas Llosa works his way back into a safe position though.
Garner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Garner tries to get out of the position.
Vargas Llosa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Garner shoots in for a double leg but Vargas Llosa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Garner is defended easily by Vargas Llosa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Garner. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Vargas Llosa closes the distance and pushes Garner back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Vargas Llosa.
A hook to the body from Vargas Llosa.
Garner is breathing heavily.
Vargas Llosa pushes Garner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vargas Llosa has Garner pushed against the cage.#T3#
Vargas Llosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Come on Vargas Llosa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
I was talking to Garner's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vargas Llosa prevents Garner from breaking the clinch.
Vargas Llosa pushes Garner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vargas Llosa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vargas Llosa just leaning against Garner, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Vargas Llosa's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Vargas Llosa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Garner tries to pull guard but Vargas Llosa holds him up against the cage and eventually Garner drops back down to his feet.
Garner prevents the takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Garner gets underhooks to prevent Vargas Llosa's takedown attempt.
#T4#
Vargas Llosa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garner's efforts to push away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vargas Llosa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vargas Llosa scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Vargas Llosa lands a takedown into guard.
Vargas Llosa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vargas Llosa stands up over Garner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Vargas Llosa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Vargas Llosa forces Garner back against the cage and clinches.
Vargas Llosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vargas Llosa has Garner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vargas Llosa lands a left hand.
Vargas Llosa scores with a shot to the side of Garner's head.
Vargas Llosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garner letting Vargas Llosa take a breather here.
Vargas Llosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garner backwards.
Garner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vargas Llosa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vargas Llosa.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vargas Llosa.
Garner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vargas Llosa.
Garner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A short left from Vargas Llosa.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Vargas Llosa lands a body shot.
Come on Vargas Llosa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Garner trying to stall but Vargas Llosa improves his position.
#T1#
Vargas Llosa lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Vargas Llosa.
Vargas Llosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vargas Llosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vargas Llosa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vargas Llosa wants a takedown but no success here.
Ryan Garner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Vargas Llosa.
Still in the clinch, Vargas Llosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vargas Llosa.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vargas Llosa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Good body shot from Vargas Llosa.
Vargas Llosa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice left hand lands by Vargas Llosa.
#CUT2#It looks like Ryan Garner has been cut.#T2#
Vargas Llosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Vargas Llosa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Vargas Llosa successfully pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vargas Llosa is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Vargas Llosa stopping the sweep attempt from Garner.
Vargas Llosa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vargas Llosa passes Garner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vargas Llosa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vargas Llosa throwing shots but Garner is blocking nicely. #T3#
Well, if Vargas Llosa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vargas Llosa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Garner is in trouble now - Vargas Llosa has advanced to mount!
Garner is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Vargas Llosa controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Vargas Llosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Garner's cut.
That's time! Garner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Vargas Llosa jabs at Garner's body.#CL#
Garner rushes Vargas Llosa and presses him up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Vargas Llosa.
Vargas Llosa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garner tries to pull guard but Vargas Llosa holds him up against the cage and eventually Garner drops back down to his feet.
Garner being controlled against the cage.
Vargas Llosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Mario Vargas Llosa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Vargas Llosa.
Vargas Llosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garner backwards.
Vargas Llosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garners head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vargas Llosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Vargas Llosa avoiding damage.
#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vargas Llosa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vargas Llosa.
Vargas Llosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vargas Llosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vargas Llosa wants a takedown but no success here.
Vargas Llosa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vargas Llosa cracks Garner with a nice body shot.
Vargas Llosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vargas Llosa lands a left hand.
Vargas Llosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#Garner is rocked!#BC2#
Vargas Llosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oh Garner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Vargas Llosa has managed to clinch.
Garner seems to have got his legs back now.
Vargas Llosa lands a nice uppercut.
Vargas Llosa stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vargas Llosa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vargas Llosa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Garner prevents it.
Vargas Llosa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vargas Llosa pressing his opponent against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vargas Llosa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Garner looking to stall.
#T3#
Vargas Llosa lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vargas Llosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vargas Llosa looking for a takedown.
Ryan Garner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Vargas Llosa.
Vargas Llosa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vargas Llosa slowing the pace effectively.
Vargas Llosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garners head.
A bit of stalling here from Vargas Llosa.
Vargas Llosa stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mario Vargas Llosa.#CL2#
Vargas Llosa forces Garner back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vargas Llosa slows down the pace here.
Vargas Llosa gets through Garner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Vargas Llosa lands a shoulder strike.
Vargas Llosa lands a body punch.
Vargas Llosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garner backwards.
Vargas Llosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vargas Llosa pushes Garner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vargas Llosa lands a nice shot to the body. #KD2#
Vargas Llosa drops Garner onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Garner is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Garner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vargas Llosa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ryan Garner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mario Vargas Llosa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short left from Vargas Llosa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Vargas Llosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vargas Llosa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Vargas Llosa! |
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Event:
TWGC 44 (265+lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ryan Garner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Glenn Goodwin!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Garner moves into the clinch.
Garner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Goodwin just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Garner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Garner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Garner keeping full guard, as Goodwin tries to pass.
Goodwin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Garner has his foot on Goodwin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goodwin works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodwin stays in close to Garner's body and controls the position.
Goodwin wants to pass the guard but Garner is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
Garner working for a triangle but Goodwin defends it easily.
Goodwin pushing down on Garner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Garner has his hands clasped together around Goodwin's back. He's all about the action.
Goodwin is looking to take a break and control but Garner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Garner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garner is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Garner wants to control but Goodwin is keeping busy.
Garner is refusing to be controlled, as Goodwin sits in half guard.
Garner is trying to get back to full guard.
Goodwin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garner keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goodwin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Garner! Score +3 for passing guard: Garner (0) vs (3) Goodwin
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garner is squirming around, avoiding Goodwin's attempts to control the action.
Goodwin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Garner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3##SUB2#
Goodwin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Garner turns into him and now he's in Goodwin's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garner (2) vs (3) Goodwin
Goodwin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goodwin 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.
Goodwin pulls Garner in close to prevent any damage.
Goodwin trying to keep a closed guard but Garner is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Goodwin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Garner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garner (2) vs (5) Goodwin
We've been informed that Goodwin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Garner is trying to keep Goodwin in close.
#SUB#
Garner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goodwin defends it easily.#SUB#
Garner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goodwin preventing the sweep.
Goodwin wants to pass the guard but Garner is keeping the position.
Goodwin trying to control but Garner is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB#
Garner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garner pulls Goodwin in to control the position.
Goodwin trying to control but Garner is working from the bottom.
Goodwin wants to pass the guard but Garner is keeping the position.#SUB#
Garner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goodwin defends well.#SUB#
Garner throws his legs up looking for a submission but Goodwin uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Garner (2) vs (8) Goodwin#T6#
Goodwin is looking to take a break and control but Garner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garner stops Goodwin from passing to mount.
Goodwin is looking to take a break and control but Garner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Goodwin has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Garner (2) vs (10) Goodwin
Garner prevents Goodwin from taking his back.#T7##SUB2#
Goodwin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Garner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garner (4) vs (10) Goodwin
Garner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Garner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Garner (7) vs (10) Goodwin
Goodwin can't do much from the bottom here.
Goodwin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Garner's best efforts.
Goodwin gets full guard.#SUB#
Garner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Garner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T8#
Garner advances to half guard.
Goodwin is looking to improve his position.
Garner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Goodwin wants to improve his position but Garner is controlling well.
Garner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Goodwin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Goodwin trying to control from the bottom.
Garner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Goodwin gets back to full guard.
Garner passes Goodwin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Goodwin is concentrating on defense, preventing Garner from advancing position. #T10#
Goodwin trying to control here.
Goodwin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Goodwin moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Goodwin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garner defends it easily.
Garner is fighting to break Goodwin's control of his arms but Goodwin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T11#
Goodwin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Garner controls the pace.
Goodwin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Goodwin is looking for a triangle but Garner pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Garner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Goodwin has Garner pulled in close to control his posture.
Goodwin trying to keep a closed guard but Garner is proving a slippery customer.
Garner is fighting to break Goodwin's control of his arms but Goodwin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Garner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goodwin is keeping the position for now.
Garner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T13#
Garner pushes down on Goodwin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Goodwin is trying to control but can't.
Goodwin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goodwin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garner is working away from the top position though.
Garner prevents Goodwin from improving his position.
Goodwin keeps trying to improve his position.#T14#
Garner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Goodwin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Garner in particular looking to stall.
Garner's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Further stalling from Garner.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goodwin wins on points by 10 to 7.
After winning the bout, Glenn Goodwin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
KHFC Round 1 Group B
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot to the body.
Good shot there by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Garner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Garner closes the distance and clinches.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Garner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thibodeaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux is trying to break free.
Garner tries to score a body lock takedown but Thibodeaux shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Garner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garner has Thibodeaux pressed against the cage.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garner backwards.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Garner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Garner uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Garner manages to pull guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Thibodeaux has eaten all the pies!
Thibodeaux preventing the sweep.
Thibodeaux must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Garner managing to control the position.
Garner wants to sweep but no luck.
Garner wants to stand and escape but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
Garner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thibodeaux is one step ahead there. #T2#
Thibodeaux trying to control but Garner is working from the bottom.
Garner wants to get back to his feet but Thibodeaux is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thibodeaux.
Good standup being displayed there by Thibodeaux as he connects with a hook.
Thibodeaux scores with a decent looking hook.
Garner walks into a jab.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice right hand.
#T3#
Thibodeaux stuns Garner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leland Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Garner scores with a takedown into Thibodeaux's guard.
Garner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Garner sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Garner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Garner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leland Thibodeaux 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#
Thibodeaux keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thibodeaux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Garner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good exchange - Thibodeaux coming out on top.
Thibodeaux connects with a jab.
Leland Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garner throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux connects with a good right hand that stumbles Garner. Garner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thibodeaux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garner at a distance.
Thibodeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Garner.
Thibodeaux stuns Garner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thibodeaux connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thibodeaux is out of range and Garner settles back down. #T1#
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garner.
Leland Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Thibodeaux lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garner doesn't seem phased though.
Thibodeaux lands a right hook to the body.
Garner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thibodeaux to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Garner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Garner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garner gets to mount! Thibodeaux was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Garner breaks from Thibodeaux's wrist control and lands an elbow.
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!
Garner postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Thibodeaux looks a forlorn figure.
Garner working Thibodeaux over with strikes here. #T2#
Garner punishing his opponent with strikes.
Garner dominating with strikes here.#SUB#
Garner looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Thibodeaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garner controlling from the full mount.
Thibodeaux is desperately trying to improve his position but Garner has a good base and remains in mount.
Ryan Garner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Garner working the ground and pound effectively.
Thibodeaux regains half guard.
Garner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Thibodeaux is trying to maintain the position but Garner is very close to passing his half guard.
Thibodeaux gets full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Thibodeaux has his foot on Garner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garner works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thibodeaux being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leland Thibodeaux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Garner is looking to land body kicks.
Thibodeaux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garner doesn't seem bothered though.
No luck for Garner with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Garner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thibodeaux sprawls well initially but Garner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Garner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garner working the head and body with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Thibodeaux has hold of Garner's hands but Garner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thibodeaux gets full guard.
Garner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Thibodeaux is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Garner wants to pass the guard but Thibodeaux is keeping the position.
Garner landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thibodeaux trying to keep a closed guard but Garner is proving a slippery customer.
Garner connects with a couple of short punches.
Garner passes into half guard.
Garner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Garner tries to stand but can't do so whilst Thibodeaux controls his leg.
Garner drops an elbow to the side of Thibodeaux's head. #T3#
Garner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thibodeaux works his way to full guard. Good work.
Garner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thibodeaux's guard.
Garner sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Garner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thibodeaux lands a leg kick that knocks Garner off balance momentarily.
Thibodeaux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thibodeaux connects with a single shot there.
Garner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thibodeaux circles away.#TD#
Garner closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thibodeaux's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thibodeaux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thibodeaux being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Garner.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Garner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thibodeaux 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leland Thibodeaux! |
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