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Event:
ABW 63 Scrotum - Shingen
Date: Sep 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Blackie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia avoids the head kick by Blackie.
Blackie throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily. #KD#
Blackie throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Garcia stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Blackie follows into mount! #CUT#
It looks like Alexandre Garcia has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Blackie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Garcia has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Garcia tries to hold on but Blackie pushes him away.
Blackie is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Blackie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Garcia is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Garcia is squirming around, avoiding Blackie's attempts to control the action.
Garcia sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Blackie is taking a breather. Garcia says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Garcia punching from the bottom.
Garcia is trying to stand back up but Blackie is controlling him
Blackie wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.
Garcia manages to get to full guard.
Blackie being controlled here momentarily.
Blackie trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blackie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Garcia trying to control the position here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blackie trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom. #SU#
Blackie gets to his feet. Garcia looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Blackie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Blackie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Garcia jumps guard but Blackie stands there with Garcia around his waist. Garcia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blackie creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Garcia has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blackie after a bit of a struggle.
Blackie throws an elbow that misses.
Garcia blocks the elbow strike.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but Blackie has him pressed against the cage.
Nigga Blackie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandre Garcia.
Blackie with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Blackie misses with an elbow over the top.
Blackie lands a damaging elbow. #T3#
Blackie misses with an elbow strike.
Garcia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blackie smiles and moves away.
Whack! Blackie lands a heavy head kick that drops Garcia. The ref tackles Blackie to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Garcia was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Nigga Blackie!
A victorious Nigga Blackie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Alexandre Garcia had this to say: 'tava sentindo dores'.
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Event:
ABW 58 Niel - Tektas
Date: Aug 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Garcia doesn't manage to clinch there - Goncalves circles away.
Goncalves attempts a counter takedown but Garcia avoids it well and moves away.
Goncalves shoots in for a double leg but Garcia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Garcia with the counter takedown but Goncalves avoids it easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garcia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Goncalves is trying to drag Garcia to the mat but Garcia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Goncalves is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garcia is defending well for now.
Garcia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Goncalves changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Garcia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dilon Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia leaves Goncalves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia fails with the takedown.
Goncalves tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Garcia defends well and Goncalves ends up having to push Garcia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Goncalves stuffs the takedown attempt from Garcia. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Garcia moves in looking to clinch but Goncalves pushes him off.
Garcia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goncalves's sensitive parts.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches up with Goncalves, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes Goncalves against the cage but Goncalves circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Goncalves throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily. #CL#
Goncalves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Goncalves tries to score a body lock takedown but Garcia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Goncalves missing with knees to the body.
Goncalves leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goncalves. #TD2#
Garcia successfully pulls guard.
Goncalves 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.
Garcia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Goncalves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goncalves controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Goncalves stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Goncalves landing some decent shots from guard.
Garcia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goncalves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goncalves 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.
Goncalves tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
Goncalves controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Goncalves fails with the takedown.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A head kick misses from Garcia. #TD#
Goncalves dives in and scores a takedown into Garcia's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goncalves controls from within his opponent's guard.
Garcia will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Garcia being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goncalves pushing down on Garcia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dilon Goncalves dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Garcia stuffs the takedown attempt from Goncalves. Goncalves gets slowly back to his feet.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Goncalves sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Garcia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goncalves checks the leg kick nicely there.
#CL#
Goncalves gets a clinch.
Garcia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Goncalves smiles and moves away.
Alexandre Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Goncalves fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Garcia sprawls well initially but Goncalves persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Goncalves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcia can do to turn this around?
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia is trying to maintain the position but Goncalves is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Goncalves is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garcia sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Garcia wants to control the action here but instead Goncalves manages to pass to full mount!
Goncalves takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Goncalves'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.#T2#
Garcia is trying to escape the mount.
Goncalves controlling the pace for now.
We've been hearing that Goncalves has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Garcia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Goncalves looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Goncalves wants to take Garcia's back but he can't do it this time.
Goncalves tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Further stalling from Goncalves.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Goncalves is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Garcia is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Goncalves controlling the position easily from mount.
Garcia is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Garcia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Goncalves controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dilon Goncalves dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Garcia throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Goncalves drives through with a takedown into guard.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goncalves controls from within his opponent's guard.
Garcia is trying to hold Goncalves in close to prevent damage but Goncalves has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia trying to control from the bottom.
Goncalves wants to pass the guard but Garcia is defending well.
Goncalves moves into full mount! Garcia won't be happy about that! #T1#
Goncalves looking to control and managing it successfully.
Garcia tries to lock up and control but Goncalves gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Goncalves looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Goncalves controlling from mount.
Dilon Goncalves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Garcia swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Dilon Goncalves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goncalves sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Garcia tries to hold on but Goncalves postures up.
Goncalves takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garcia is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Garcia slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Goncalves wants to work for an arm triangle but Garcia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Goncalves is taking a breather. Garcia says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Garcia trying to control but Goncalves postures up.
Goncalves looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Goncalves seems to be looking for submissions.
Well, if Goncalves 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.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Goncalves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goncalves keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Garcia gets tackled into the cage by Goncalves. Goncalves maintains the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dilon Goncalves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Goncalves, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dilon Goncalves!
A victorious Dilon Goncalves thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Alexandre Garcia stepped up to the mic, saying 'tava sentindo dores'.
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Event:
ABW 46 Shingen - Steve
Date: Jul 25, 2017 |
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Monkey.
Monkey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Monkey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch but Monkey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That kick from Monkey tenderised Garcia's leg. Garcia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garcia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Monkey lands with a good body shot.
Monkey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garcia misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick from Monkey.
Garcia walks into a left hand.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. Garcia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey connects with a body shot that sends Garcia's belly button to the back.
Monkey scores with a spinning back kick!
Garcia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Monkey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garcia is breathing heavily.#T1#
Garcia with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monkey.
Garcia shoots and misses
and Monkey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandre Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Monkey.
Monkey connects with a solid leg kick.
Monkey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Garcia tries to clinch but Monkey is having none of it.
Nice body kick from Monkey.
Monkey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garcia. That did some damage!
Monkey thuds his shin into the meat of Garcia's side.
Monkey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
and Monkey counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Garcia! He's just covering up as Monkey starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demon Monkey!
A very excited looking Demon Monkey rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Alexandre Garcia was interviewed post fight and said 'tava sentindo dores'.
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Event:
ABW 37 Douglas - Nurmagomedov
Date: Jun 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Garcia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blackie connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Garcia tries to keep at a distance but Blackie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Garcia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blackie has him pressed against the cage.
Blackie misses with an elbow strike.
Garcia tries a body shot but Blackie blocks it.
We've been informed that Garcia has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD2#
Garcia lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Blackie tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Garcia manages to move to mount!
Blackie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Blackie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Garcia content just to control the position here.
Blackie wants to control but Garcia is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackie can't escape the position.
#T1#
Garcia controlling the position easily from mount.
Blackie flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Garcia lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Garcia controlling his opponent.
Garcia breaks from Blackie's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Blackie tries to buck Garcia off but Garcia takes his back!
Blackie tries to escape the position.
#T2##SUB2#
Blackie defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Garcia keeps control of the position as Blackie tries to break free.
What can Blackie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Blackie is trying to get back to his feet but Garcia has full control of the position and if anything, Blackie has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Good control from Garcia.#T3#
Garcia struggling to keep hold of the position.
Garcia really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Blackie.
Garcia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Garcia struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Blackie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Garcia trying to control momentarily.
Garcia is trying to stick to Blackie's back but Blackie is turning into Garcia. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Garcia's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Blackie.
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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Garcia looking for a triangle here. Blackie is fighting it but it looks tight! Garcia pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Blackie is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alexandre Garcia!
Alexandre Garcia decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
DUEL#72 oCrazy vs Harris
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Leadpunch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garcia as he jumps to the side.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.
Leadpunch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Garcia shoots for a double leg takedown but Leadpunch sprawls well. He's pushed Garcia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Garcia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leadpunch, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Leadpunch to work.
Leadpunch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leadpunch misses with a knee strike.
Leadpunch crunches a lovely knee into Garcia's ribcage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leadpunch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Leadpunch lands a nice elbow.
Leadpunch lands an elbow just above Garcia 's eye.
Leadpunch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Leadpunch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Leadpunch has Garcia pushed against the cage.
Garcia has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leadpunch after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandre Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Leadpunch takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Leadpunch'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.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Leadpunch effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by The Leadpunch.#CL#
Garcia has managed to clinch.
Garcia avoiding damage as Leadpunch throws knees to the body.
Leadpunch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garcia is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Leadpunch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Leadpunch obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leadpunch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Garcia's face.
#CUT2#
It looks like Alexandre Garcia has been cut.
Leadpunch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Garcia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Leadpunch avoiding damage.
Leadpunch landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Leadpunch scores a nice knee to the body.
Leadpunch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garcia's defenses. #T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Leadpunch obliges.
Leadpunch working Garcia over with knees to the body.
Leadpunch lands a knee to the body.
Leadpunch stalling against the cage.
Leadpunch lands a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Garcia is rocked!
Leadpunch lands a big knee to the head and Garcia goes down! Leadpunch pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Leadpunch!
The Leadpunch decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Alexandre Garcia stepped up to the mic, saying 'tava sentindo dores'.
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Event:
DUEL#66 dAnconia vs A Bomb
Date: May 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Garcia punishes St Pierre's body with a nice straight punch.
Garcia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around St Pierre's waist but St Pierre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Garcia off to one side.
St Pierre tries for a takedown but Garcia circles away easily#CL#
and Garcia counters by clinching up. #TD#
Garcia successfully pulls guard.
St Pierre distracts Garcia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Garcia has momentary wrist control but St Pierre slips an elbow through the middle.
St Pierre pushes down on Garcia's leg and manages to get into half guard.
St Pierre wants to take a breather but Garcia is having none of it.
St Pierre lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia has hold of St Pierre's hands but St Pierre slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Garcia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for St Pierre on the ground.
St Pierre content to control rather than advance. #T1#
St Pierre landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but Garcia defending well.
St Pierre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
St Pierre passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Garcia!
Garcia 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.
St Pierre dominating with strikes here.
St Pierre sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Garcia is in a horrible position here. St Pierre smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T2#
St Pierre postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Garcia bigstyle! Two more strikes land for St Pierre and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George St Pierre!
A less than humble George St Pierre misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Alexandre Garcia was interviewed post fight and said 'tava sentindo dores'.
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Event:
DUEL#62 Romero vs Bangsit
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Struts wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.
Garcia looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt - Struts sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Struts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Struts is looking to clinch.
Struts looks for a takedown but Garcia sprawls well.
Garcia is looking to counter with a body kick.#TD2#
Struts closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Struts lands in his opponent's guard.#SU2#
Garcia is working an open guard so Struts takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia stuffs the takedown.#T1##TD2#
Struts shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Struts showed some decent athleticism there.
Struts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garcia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Struts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Struts looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Struts controlling the action here. #T2#
Let's hope that Struts has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Struts wants to stand but Garcia has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3#
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Struts wants to stand but Garcia has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Struts is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Garcia!
Garcia holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Struts tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Struts wants to control the pace but Garcia is squirming around nicely. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Struts takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like Struts might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Struts can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garcia is looking to escape.
Struts might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Garcia haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Struts thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Struts dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Struts looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Struts misses with an attempted mid kick.
Garcia lands a high kick!
Struts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Garcia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Struts wants to counter with a clinch but Garcia pushes him away.
Garcia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Struts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Struts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Struts is trying to get an arm triangle but Garcia is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB2#
Struts tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Struts has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Struts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working. #SUB2#
Struts looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Struts has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T2#
Garcia blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Struts working for a guillotine from mount but Garcia is in no mood to give up.
Struts misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Garcia avoids a series of strikes thrown by Struts.
Daniel Struts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Struts controlling the position easily from mount.
Garcia taking shots to the head. #T3#
Struts unloads with some shots from mount but Garcia bucks and avoids them well.
Struts pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Struts throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Struts wants to control the pace but Garcia is squirming around nicely.
Struts controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Struts is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Garcia can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Struts throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Struts there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#SUB2#
Struts wants to finish this one by submission but Garcia is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Struts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Struts is landing with some decent strikes but Garcia is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Struts 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#
Struts is looking to clinch but Garcia is avoiding it.
Struts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Garcia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Garcia throws a head kick but Struts moves out of range.
Garcia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Struts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Garcia is looking to counter the offense by Struts and move into the clinch.
Struts wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Struts.
Alexandre Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Struts.
Struts shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense.
Struts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Struts wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Struts wants to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garcia moves in looking to clinch but Struts pushes him off.
Struts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Struts. No joy for Garcia on that attempt.
Struts shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garcia defends it nicely.
A punch combination from Garcia misses.
Struts shoots in and drives through. Garcia sprawls well.#T2##CL#
Garcia instigates a clinch.
Garcia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Garcia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Struts pulls his leg out and moves away.
Struts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garcia sprawls well. Garcia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Struts gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Garcia clinches.
Struts 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 walks away with a smile on his face. Struts gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Struts moves out of range easily.
Struts shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garcia defends it nicely.
Struts shoots in for a double leg but Garcia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Garcia scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Struts manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Struts shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Garcia moves into the clinch.
Struts has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Garcia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Garcia gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia prevents Struts from improving his position.
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.
Struts tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia slows the pace down in half guard.
Alexandre Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Struts is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Struts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Struts is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Garcia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Garcia's back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandre Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Struts 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Struts!
The defeated Alexandre Garcia had this to say: 'tava sentindo dores'.
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Event:
DUEL#57 Silver vs Phoenix
Date: Apr 02, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Nasir has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Nasir jumps guard.
#SUB#
Nasir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nasir seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nasir is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasir moves nicely into side control.
Garcia looks winded!
Nasir advances to full mount.
Garcia taking shots to the head. #T1#
Nasir takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nasir landing strikes from the mount.
Nasir is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Garcia is in real trouble.
Garcia is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nasir.
Nasir continues to stall.
Nasir punches Garcia on the ear. #SUB#
Nasir working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Garcia is doing well to defend. Nasir seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Garcia is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kingsley Nasir!
Kingsley Nasir decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Alexandre Garcia spoke after the fight, saying 'tava sentindo dores'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Santos throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Garcia counters with a takedown into side control.
Garcia working away.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Garcia prevents Santos from escaping the position.
Santos trying to remain calm as Garcia controls from the top position.#SU#
Garcia stands up and we're back to a striking position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Garcia has Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
Santos is trying to force a seperation but Garcia has the dominant position.#T1#
Santos wants to get back to striking at distance but Garcia won't allow it.
Santos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Garcia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Garcia has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Santos is trying to keep an underhook but Garcia manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Garcia trying to mount his opponent but Santos defends it.
Santos wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy.
Garcia prevents Santos from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos is trying to maintain the position but Garcia is very close to passing his half guard.
Garcia controlling the pace. #T2#
Garcia working the head and body with strikes.
Garcia is thwarting Santos's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Garcia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Garcia is taking a breather. Santos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Garcia wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Garcia shoots in but no luck this time.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Santos avoids them all with ease.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garcia wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santos misses with a head kick.
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
Garcia throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Santos throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
#TD#
Garcia shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Garcia showed some decent athleticism there.
Santos wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Santos looks winded!
Garcia prevents Santos from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandre Garcia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Garcia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Santos defends well and Garcia ends up having to push Santos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Garcia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Santos circles away.
Santos misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Santos misses #TD#
and Garcia counters with a shoot takedown. Santos fights it but they end up in guard. #SU#
Garcia gets to his feet - Santos follows without any prompting.
Santos tries to land a front kick but Garcia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Garcia moves into the clinch.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Santos tries to break the clinch but Garcia is controlling the position. #TD#
Garcia jumps guard.
Garcia is controlling Santos's posture.#T1#
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos tries to stand but Garcia is controlling from the bottom.
Garcia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
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.
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santos's guard. #REVR#
Santos working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Garcia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Santos is trying to control the position but Garcia postures up.
Santos wants to stand but Garcia is controlling the position.
Garcia sitting in guard here, content to control.
Garcia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Santos working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Garcia has passed into half guard!
Santos is trying to maintain the position but Garcia is very close to passing his half guard.
Garcia throwing shots but Santos is blocking nicely.
Garcia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Santos throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia avoids the head kick by Santos.
Garcia throws a big counter combination but Santos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Garcia takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#TD#
Garcia fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Santos sprawls well initially but Garcia persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Santos pushes Garcia off but Garcia dives into side control.
#SU#
Garcia stands up and beckons Santos to his feet.
Santos throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Garcia moves into the clinch.
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!#TD#
Garcia decides to pull guard.
Garcia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Santos is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Garcia is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Garcia has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandre Garcia dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A head kick from Santos lands but Garcia takes it in his stride.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Santos.
#TD#
Garcia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Garcia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Santos is trying to escape the position but Garcia is controlling the position.
Santos struggling a bit here.
Garcia controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Santos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Santos is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Garcia has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Santos takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Santos gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Garcia with a couple of short strikes.
Garcia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Garcia'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.#T2#
Garcia avoids the attempt from Santos to control.
Garcia controlling the position easily from mount.
Garcia dominating with strikes here.#SUB#
Garcia jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Santos is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Santos and Garcia has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T3#
Garcia working the ground and pound from side control.
Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
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Santos can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Garcia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Garcia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The referee asks Garcia politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Garcia prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Garcia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Garcia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos avoids a kick to the body.
Santos shapes to counter with a head kick.
Garcia shoots in for a double leg but Santos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cicero Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandre Garcia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Garcia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Santos napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU#
Garcia decides to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandre 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandre Garcia!
A less than humble Alexandre Garcia misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Garcia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Garcia stalling against the cage.
Dodson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Garcia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Dodson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Garcia is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dodson to the mat. Dodson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Garcia is looking to stand up but Dodson won't let him.
Garcia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dodson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dodson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Garcia's guard. #REVR##T1#
Dodson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Garcia is proving hard to escape from.
Dodson throwing strikes from guard but Garcia blocks nicely.
Dodson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Garcia is proving hard to escape from.
Dodson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dodson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dodson is fighting to break Garcia's control of his arms but Garcia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Garcia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dodson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Garcia is controlling Dodson's posture.
Garcia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
Dodson stands up and waves to Garcia to follow him.
Garcia shoots in but Dodson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alexandre Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dodson fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Garcia gets a clinch.
Garcia is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Dodson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD2#
Garcia turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Dodson sneaks out the side door and pushes Garcia away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dodson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Garcia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dodson, pushing him back against the cage.
Dodson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Garcia content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dodson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dodson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Garcia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Garcia wants the takedown. Dodson is fighting it off but Garcia persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dodson's guard against the cage.
Dodson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia sitting in guard here, content to control.
Garcia stands and throws Dodson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Garcia is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dodson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
Dodson is looking to regain half guard here but Garcia keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Garcia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dodson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Garcia controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandre Garcia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Garcia misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Garcia has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Dodson breaks from the clinch.
Garcia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dodson swivels and escapes.
As Garcia looks to move away, Dodson throws a big counter combo but Garcia just gets out of the way.
Garcia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dodson swivels and escapes.
Dodson is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Garcia has taken the fight to the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Garcia prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Garcia successfully pulls guard.
Garcia trying to control the position here.
Dodson wants to get up but he can't break Garcia's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Alexandre Garcia has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB2#
Garcia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dodson is aware though and is defending well.
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dodson's guard. #REVB#
Dodson looking to control.
Garcia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dodson looking for a sweep. Not yet Dodson, not yet.
Garcia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Garcia passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Garcia controls the position.
Garcia trying to control the position but Dodson is working away. #SUB2#
Garcia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Garcia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Dodson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Garcia staying calm.
Garcia tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Garcia wants to control but Dodson is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Garcia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dodson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
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.
Garcia in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dodson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Benny Dodson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Dodson rushes Garcia and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandre Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Garcia misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Garcia drives through and clinches with Dodson against the cage.
Dodson takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Benny Dodson has been cut.
Garcia is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Dodson has Garcia pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dodson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Garcia tumbling to the mat - Dodson dives into Garcia's guard.#ES2#
Garcia manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Garcia goes for a double leg but Dodson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dodson continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Garcia shoots in and bounces Dodson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garcia stands and throws Dodson's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1##SU2#
Garcia stands up and beckons Dodson to his feet. #TD2#
Garcia is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dodson's half guard.
Dodson wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy.
Dodson won't allow Garcia to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Dodson landing strikes from the bottom.
Well, if Garcia 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.
Dodson manages to get to full guard.
Dodson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Garcia striking off his back but it's not causing Dodson any problems.
Garcia striking off his back but it's not causing Dodson any problems.
Garcia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dodson.
Dodson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Garcia controlling Dodson's posture.
Dodson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Garcia's guard.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dodson throwing strikes from guard but Garcia blocks nicely. #ES2#
Garcia kicks Dodson off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Garcia rushes Dodson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4##BC2#
Garcia manages to break the clinch.
Dodson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Garcia.
Benny Dodson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandre Garcia.
Garcia connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Garcia moves into range and clinches up with Dodson.
Garcia avoiding damage as Dodson throws knees to the body.
Garcia stops a takedown attempt from Dodson.
#BC#
Dodson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garcia thuds his right hand into Dodson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dodson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garcia.
Dodson tries to counter with a takedown but Garcia is quick to defend against it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandre Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Garcia 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandre Garcia!
Alexandre Garcia spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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