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Event:
SPPS Evolution 7
Date: Dec 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Francis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Garcia's head.#CUT#It looks like Gabe Garcia has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Garcia or perhaps it was just good defense by Francis, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Garcia moves into the clinch.
Garcia wants to get back to striking at distance but Francis won't allow it.
Francis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Garcia is looking for a takedown.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but Francis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Francis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jayson Francis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabe Garcia.
Francis misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Francis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garcia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Francis counters with a three punch combo that has Garcia backing up. Garcia nods at Francis to acknowledge the strikes.
Francis throws out a powerful jab.
Francis lands a body shot.
Jayson Francis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Francis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Francis lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Garcia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Francis finds it's way round the side to connect with Garcia's head. #ROC#Garcia is rocked!
Garcia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Francis counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Garcia looks winded!
Francis darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Garcia's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Francis before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jayson Francis!
After the fight, Jayson Francis was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
SPPS Evolution 2
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacira. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacira throws a good cross that connects.
Jacira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garcia.
Jacira throws a good cross that connects.
Garcia walks into a straight right hand from Jacira.#CUT#It looks like Gabe Garcia has been cut.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jacira as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacira throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Garcia on the side of the head.
Jacira scores with a shot to the body.
#KD#
Jacira lands a big uppercut and Garcia crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Garcia looks OK. Jacira waves Garcia back to his feet!
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 gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Jacira points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Garcia wakes up just in time to hear Jacira thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aqissiac Jacira! |
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Event:
RISE 197: Dragneel vs Honoria
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Garcia throws a right and a left that Dankovich avoids nicely.
It seemed like Dankovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dankovich sprawls well. Dankovich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
Dankovich throws out a counter right but Garcia avoids it with no problem.
Garcia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dankovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Gabe Garcia has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia darts in looking for a takedown but Dankovich gets double underhooks and turns Garcia into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabe Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Dankovich breaks from the clinch.
Dankovich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dankovich with a nice cross.#T1#
Garcia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Garcia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dankovich defends it nicely.
Gabe Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dankovich drops Garcia with a naaaaasty hook - Garcia is in real trouble here! Dankovich dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasil Dankovich!
An out of breath Vasil Dankovich thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
RISE 181
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Thibodeaux keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Garcia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thibodeaux sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garcia somewhat.
Garcia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thibodeaux counters with a right hand to the body.
Marcel Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabe Garcia.
Thibodeaux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garcia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garcia looks winded!
Thibodeaux punishes Garcia's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Thibodeaux instigates a clinch.
Garcia takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside.
Thibodeaux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Thibodeaux on the inside.
Garcia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thibodeaux unloads a knee to the mid-section. Garcia lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #KD#
Thibodeaux drops Garcia onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Garcia is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Garcia is rocked!
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Thibodeaux.
Garcia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia.
A body shot lands from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garcia seems to have recovered his senses.
Thibodeaux lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Garcia to his knees! Thibodeaux keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcel Thibodeaux!
A very excited looking Marcel Thibodeaux made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Karl Schwarzschild! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 5 losses; Gabe Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Schwarzschild has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schwarzschild tries to pull guard but Garcia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Schwarzschild manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Schwarzschild is retaining full guard.
Garcia passes into half guard.
Garcia trying to control from half guard but Schwarzschild is working away.
Schwarzschild is looking to control Garcia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schwarzschild avoid being mounted?
Schwarzschild gets full guard.
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.
Schwarzschild looking for a sweep. Not yet Schwarzschild, not yet.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Garcia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Schwarzschild managing to control the position.
Garcia won't allow Schwarzschild to sweep him here. #T1#
Garcia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schwarzschild keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Schwarzschild seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Garcia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Garcia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Schwarzschild is keeping the position.
Garcia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Schwarzschild gets back to full guard.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Schwarzschild keeps moving. #T2#
Garcia looking to pass the guard.
Schwarzschild controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
Garcia looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia trying to control but Schwarzschild is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Garcia has gone for a leg lock! Schwarzschild slips out almost immediately though and dives into Garcia's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schwarzschild (2) vs (0) Garcia
Schwarzschild stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Garcia is pulling down on Schwarzschild's head. It's preventing any offense from Schwarzschild, at least for the moment.
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Schwarzschild is proving a slippery customer.
Schwarzschild stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schwarzschild sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Garcia's guard. #SUB#
Schwarzschild is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schwarzschild is trying to control. Garcia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Schwarzschild performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Garcia is looking to get back to full guard here but Schwarzschild has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Schwarzschild (5) vs (0) Garcia
Garcia gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Schwarzschild (7) vs (0) Garcia
Garcia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Garcia is looking to improve his position but Schwarzschild isn't that keen on the idea.
Schwarzschild with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T5#
Garcia tries to hold on but Schwarzschild postures up.
Garcia bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schwarzschild (7) vs (2) Garcia
Garcia looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Garcia looking to improve position, pressing down on Schwarzschild's thigh with his hand. Schwarzschild seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Garcia paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Garcia's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Schwarzschild picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Karl Schwarzschild!
After winning the bout, Karl Schwarzschild 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:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Thor Hammer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 5 losses; Gabe Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Garcia shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hammer (0) vs (2) Garcia
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hammer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcia is one step ahead there.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammer is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia pushing down on Hammer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hammer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Garcia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB2#
Garcia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Garcia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hammer sees it coming and defends easily.
Hammer tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but Hammer defending well. #T2#
Garcia is trying to control the action in half guard but Hammer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hammer gets full guard.
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hammer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammer is controlling Garcia's posture.
Garcia looking to pass the guard.
Garcia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Garcia is still trying to improve position.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hammer (0) vs (5) Garcia
Garcia wants to control but Hammer is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Garcia has hold of Hammer's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hammer tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Garcia cranks the arm and Hammer screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hammer, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gabe Garcia!
Gabe Garcia took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fantasy Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
RISE 166
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt
and Ipitan counters with a left and a right that stings Garcia. #CL2#
Ipitan drives through and clinches with Garcia against the cage.
Ipitan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garcia's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Gabe Garcia has been cut.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but Ipitan has him pressed against the cage.
Garcia jumps guard but Ipitan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabe Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ipitan to keep the fight standing.
Ipitan landing knees to the head.
#KD2#
Ipitan lands an uppercut that drops Garcia! Ipitan follows him to the canvas looking to finish. #ROC2#Garcia is rocked!
Garcia is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia is looking to reverse the position.
Oh Garcia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ipitan wants to stand but Garcia is controlling his arm.
Garcia is trying to improve his position.
Ipitan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Garcia tries to improve position but can't.
Ipitan wants to stand but Garcia has his arm trapped.
Garcia seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Garcia manages to get back to half guard.
Ipitan tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Ipitan tries to stand and escape but Garcia is controlling the position.
Garcia trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ipitan tries to stand and escape but Garcia is controlling the position.
Garcia is trying is best to control the position here.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ipitan is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Garcia actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Ipitan has Garcia up against the cage in a clinch.
Ipitan lands a damaging elbow.
Ipitan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garcia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Garcia is looking for a takedown.
A short right from Ipitan on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ipitan.
Ipitan with a knee to the head.
Ipitan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ipitan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garcia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Garcia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Ipitan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garcia blocks it with crossed arms.
Ipitan lands with a right to the head.
Ipitan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ipitan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ipitan creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Garcia with a big uppercut! Garcia tries to clinch up but Ipitan pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Garcia to the mat! Garcia covers up and Ipitan unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). King Ipitan!
During a confident post fight interview, King Ipitan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 98
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Gabe Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Rumsfeld Shart!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Garcia with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Shart counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Shart drags the fight down to the ground.
Garcia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shart's guard. #SUB#
Garcia seems to be working for a kimura but Shart defends the submission attempt.
Shart has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garcia is working away from the top position though.
Shart tries to get to full guard but Garcia has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia wants to pass to mount but Shart is defending the position.
Shart trying to hold on to Garcia's head to control him but Garcia postures up.
#T1#
Garcia tries to pass to full mount but Shart defends it.
Shart manages to get to full guard.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Shart keeps moving. #SUB2#
Shart working for a triangle but Garcia defends it easily.
#T2#
Shart wants to sweep but no luck.
Garcia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (3) vs (0) Shart
Garcia trying to control the position but Shart is working away.
Shart tries to improve position but can't.
Garcia moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Garcia (5) vs (0) Shart#T3#
Shart is looking to get to half guard.
Shart tries to hold on but Garcia pushes him away.
Garcia looking to control but Shart is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Garcia looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Garcia looking to control but Shart is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Garcia moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Shart has worked his arm free - good work by Shart!
Shart is trying to control Garcia's posture but Garcia avoids it. #T4#
Garcia trying to control the action but Shart is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Garcia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shart sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shart is looking to improve his position.
Garcia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shart does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T5#
Shart won't allow Garcia to pass to mount.
Shart trying to hold on to Garcia's head to control him but Garcia postures up.
#SUB#
Shart is defending against the submission attempts here by Garcia.
#SUB#
Garcia is working for a kimura but Shart is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Garcia is looking for a kimura but Shart is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Garcia to get the leverage. #T6#
Garcia wants to control but Shart is keeping him busy.
Garcia moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (8) vs (0) Shart
Shart trying to control but Garcia flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Garcia (11) vs (0) Shart
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Shart rolls, trying to escape but Garcia keeps control of the position.
Garcia trying to control momentarily.
Garcia keeps control of the position as Shart tries to break free.
#T7##SUB#
Garcia sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Shart taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabe Garcia!
In defeat, Rumsfeld Shart stepped up to the mic, saying 'You either win or you learn, this time I learned... Ossss'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 94
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Miguel Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Gabe Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Garcia tries to keep at a distance but Torres has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Garcia is fighting off a takedown attempt but Torres is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Garcia to the mat. Garcia regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Torres (2) vs (0) Garcia
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Torres looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Torres 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.#T1#
Torres sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Torres stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Torres preventing the sweep.
Garcia wants to hit a sweep here but Torres passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Garcia there! Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (5) vs (0) Garcia
Garcia is desperately trying to improve his position but Torres has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Garcia wants to control but Torres is having none of it.
Garcia is desperately trying to improve his position but Torres has a good base and remains in mount.
Torres content just to control the position here.
Garcia wants to control but Torres is having none of it.
Torres sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Garcia regains half guard.
Garcia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garcia.
Torres stays in close to Garcia's body and controls the position.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garcia is trying to hold Torres in close to prevent damage but Torres has managed to pass into half guard.
Torres with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Torres looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Garcia trying to control here.
Garcia controlling the position well.
Torres prevents Garcia from improving his position.#T6#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Torres got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Torres has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted.
Torres stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass.
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.#T7#
Garcia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Torres preventing the sweep.
Garcia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Garcia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (5) vs (2) Garcia
Garcia is looking to advance position but Torres won't allow it.
Garcia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working. #T8#
Garcia wants to free his trapped foot but Torres is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Torres is controlling Garcia's trapped leg to prevent Garcia from advancing to side control.
Garcia is trying to control the action in half guard but Torres is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Torres controlling the position well.
Garcia wants to pass to mount but Torres is defending the position. #T9#
Torres tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control.
Torres is not content to let Garcia control the position.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but Torres defending well.
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Torres! Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (5) vs (5) Garcia#SUB2#
Garcia is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Torres has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Torres! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (7) vs (5) Garcia#T10#
Torres wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
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.
Torres is fighting to break Garcia's control of his arms but Garcia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Torres is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T11#
Torres preventing the sweep.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Torres is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Garcia pushes a forearm under Torres's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Torres is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabe Garcia! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 87
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Gabe Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Henri Laulhere!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Laulhere looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Garcia! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Garcia (0) vs (4) Laulhere
What's Garcia going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Garcia stops Laulhere from passing to mount.
Garcia is looking for a sweep.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
Laulhere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Garcia gets back to half guard.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Laulhere has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Laulhere is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Laulhere has control of the leg. #T1#
Garcia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garcia.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia can't keep his opponent in guard - Laulhere advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Garcia desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Laulhere seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garcia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garcia is trying to maintain the position but Laulhere is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Laulhere is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garcia sees it coming and defends easily.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Laulhere has control of the leg.
Laulhere passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Garcia! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (7) Laulhere
Garcia is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laulhere controlling his opponent.
Garcia is desperately trying to improve his position but Laulhere has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Laulhere swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Garcia is now in Laulhere's guard. A big mistake from Laulhere there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (2) vs (7) Laulhere
Laulhere manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garcia manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (2) vs (9) Laulhere
Laulhere wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Laulhere is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Garcia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laulhere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laulhere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Laulhere stands and throws Garcia's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (2) vs (12) Laulhere
Garcia gets back to half guard.
Laulhere wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laulhere pulls his head out easily.
Garcia is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Laulhere is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garcia sees it coming and defends easily.
Garcia manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Garcia looking for a guillotine here but Laulhere defends easily.
Laulhere trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laulhere is one step ahead there.
Garcia controlling Laulhere's posture. #SUB2#
Laulhere drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Garcia dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (4) vs (12) Laulhere
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Laulhere is keeping the position.
Laulhere is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garcia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (7) vs (12) Laulhere#T5#
Garcia tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Laulhere felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Garcia moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Garcia (9) vs (12) Laulhere
Laulhere is looking to improve his position but Garcia isn't that keen on the idea.
Garcia wants to take Laulhere's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Garcia has control of Laulhere's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Laulhere regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Garcia trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Garcia controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Garcia looking to secure an arm triangle but Laulhere defends it well.
Laulhere prevents Garcia from taking his back.
Laulhere is squirming around, avoiding Garcia's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Laulhere is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Garcia has hold of Laulhere's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Laulhere manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Garcia looking for a guillotine from mount but Laulhere is having none of it.
Laulhere is in all sorts of trouble here.
Garcia fails to advance to Laulhere's back.
Garcia avoids the attempt from Laulhere to control.#T8#
Garcia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laulhere is looking to escape.
Garcia seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Laulhere is holding on tight.
#SUB#
Garcia is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Laulhere has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Garcia trying to control but Laulhere is having none of it.
Garcia controlling his opponent. #T9##SUB#
Garcia working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Garcia takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Garcia (12) vs (12) Laulhere
Laulhere is keeping busy.
Laulhere looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Garcia is hanging on to Laulhere's back as he tries to escape.
#T10#
Laulhere trying to control the position but Garcia manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Garcia's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Garcia is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Laulhere with him. Laulhere is trying to defend but Garcia has an arm under the chin now! Laulhere grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabe Garcia! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 82
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Gabe Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Tim Smooth!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Smooth shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Garcia (0) vs (2) Smooth
Smooth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smooth preventing the sweep.
Garcia being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Smooth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smooth has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted.
Smooth sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smooth looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Smooth being controlled here momentarily.
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Smooth is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Smooth trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smooth controls the pace.
Let's hope that Smooth 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.
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.#T2#
Smooth 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.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garcia pulls Smooth in close to his closed guard and prevents Smooth from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Smooth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smooth has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Garcia wants to sweep here but Smooth controlling him for the moment.
Smooth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Smooth from controlling successfully.
Garcia trying to control the position.
Smooth works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Garcia is pressing down on Smooth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Smooth from controlling successfully.
Garcia looking to control.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Smooth from controlling successfully.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Smooth controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smooth wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving. #T5#
Smooth is pushing down on Garcia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Garcia is fighting to maintain full guard but Smooth has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smooth is trying to control. Garcia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Smooth 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. Smooth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garcia is not content to let Smooth control the position.#T6#
Smooth with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garcia manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T7#
Smooth postures up.
Smooth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Garcia controls Smooth momentarily but Smooth frees himself.
Smooth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
Smooth 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 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 keeping full guard, as Smooth tries to pass. #T8#
Smooth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smooth preventing the sweep.
Smooth postures up.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smooth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T9#
Smooth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smooth is fighting to break Garcia's control of his arms but Garcia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Garcia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smooth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smooth is stalling in the full guard.
Smooth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10##SUB#
Garcia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smooth is aware though and is defending well.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Smooth tries to pass. #SUB#
Garcia looking for a guillotine here but Smooth defends easily.
Smooth preventing the sweep.
Smooth is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T11#
Garcia pulls Smooth in close to his closed guard and prevents Smooth from doing any damage or advancing position.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smooth is stalling in the full guard.
Garcia has control of Smooth's left arm, preventing Smooth from doing any damage. #SUB#
Garcia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T12#
Garcia wants to sweep here but Smooth controlling him for the moment.
Smooth wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Smooth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Smooth from controlling successfully.
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.#T13#
Smooth's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garcia is looking to sweep but instead, Smooth has passed into half guard.
Smooth wants to pass the guard but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia is trying to control but can't.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Smooth sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T14#
Garcia is trying to maintain the position but Smooth is very close to passing his half guard.
Garcia is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Garcia is staying active underneath Smooth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smooth takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smooth in particular looking to stall.
Garcia is looking to get back to full guard here but Smooth has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (5) Smooth
And that's the end of the fight!
Smooth wins on points by 5 to 0.
A victorious Tim Smooth thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 77
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Fedor Vovchanchyn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Gabe Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Vovchanchyn has managed to clinch.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Garcia prevents it.
Garcia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Garcia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Vovchanchyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vovchanchyn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Garcia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Garcia gets underhooks to prevent Vovchanchyn's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vovchanchyn has Garcia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garcia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Garcia is trying to drag Vovchanchyn to the mat but Vovchanchyn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Garcia gets underhooks to prevent Vovchanchyn's takedown attempt.
#T1#
Garcia stops a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Garcia prevents it.
Garcia fails to pull guard.
Garcia stops a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown.
Garcia is pressed up against the cage. Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garcia down to the mat. Garcia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Garcia looks for a takedown but Vovchanchyn sprawls well.
Fedor Vovchanchyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Garcia gets tackled into the cage by Vovchanchyn. Vovchanchyn maintains the clinch.
Garcia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vovchanchyn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Garcia can't get the takedown.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Garcia tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vovchanchyn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garcia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vovchanchyn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Garcia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Garcia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vovchanchyn prevents it.
Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown but Garcia manages to get underhooks.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown attempt but Garcia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Vovchanchyn instigates a clinch.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown.
Garcia jumps guard but Vovchanchyn stands there with Garcia around his waist. Garcia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn has Garcia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garcia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown attempt but Garcia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Vovchanchyn clinches up with Garcia and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Garcia fails to pull guard.
Garcia is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Garcia gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Garcia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vovchanchyn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vovchanchyn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Vovchanchyn rushes Garcia and presses him up against the cage.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown attempt but Garcia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Vovchanchyn has managed to clinch.
Garcia is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Garcia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vovchanchyn prevents it.
Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Garcia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Garcia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
Vovchanchyn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn is breathing heavily.
Garcia fails to pull guard.
Vovchanchyn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Garcia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vovchanchyn tries to score a body lock takedown but Garcia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Garcia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vovchanchyn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garcia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vovchanchyn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Garcia is defending well.
Vovchanchyn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Garcia pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Vovchanchyn has managed to clinch.
Vovchanchyn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garcia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Garcia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Garcia prevents the takedown attempt.
#T5#
Garcia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Garcia jumps guard but Vovchanchyn stands there with Garcia around his waist. Garcia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Garcia gets underhooks to prevent Vovchanchyn's takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown but Garcia manages to get underhooks.
Garcia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vovchanchyn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garcia wants a takedown.
Vovchanchyn can't get the takedown.
Vovchanchyn wants to take the fight to the mat but Garcia manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn prevents the takedown attempt.
Garcia prevents the takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garcia.
Garcia gets underhooks to prevent Vovchanchyn's takedown attempt.
Garcia can't get the takedown.
Vovchanchyn is looking to take this one to the mat.#T6#
Vovchanchyn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vovchanchyn has Garcia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garcia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn prevents the takedown attempt.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but Vovchanchyn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Garcia jumps guard but Vovchanchyn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown.
Garcia is working for takedown but Vovchanchyn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but Vovchanchyn has him pressed against the cage.
Garcia looking for a takedown.
Vovchanchyn looking for a takedown.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Garcia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Garcia shoots in looking for a takedown but Vovchanchyn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Garcia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and clinches.
Vovchanchyn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Garcia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Garcia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Garcia prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T7#
Garcia wants a takedown.
Vovchanchyn has Garcia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garcia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Garcia gets underhooks to prevent Vovchanchyn's takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Garcia prevents it.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Vovchanchyn manages to get underhooks.
Garcia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vovchanchyn pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vovchanchyn moves into the clinch successfully.
Vovchanchyn looking for a takedown.
Garcia is pressed up against the cage. Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garcia down to the mat. Garcia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Garcia swats away the attempt to clinch by Vovchanchyn.#T8#
Garcia fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Vovchanchyn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Garcia fails to pull guard.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown.
Garcia tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown but Garcia manages to get underhooks.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Garcia prevents it.
Vovchanchyn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garcia.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Garcia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Garcia tries to clinch but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Garcia tries to clinch up but Vovchanchyn circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Vovchanchyn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Garcia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vovchanchyn smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Vovchanchyn gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T9#
Garcia is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vovchanchyn wants to take the fight to the mat but Garcia manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Garcia is looking to take this one to the mat.
Garcia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vovchanchyn smiles and moves away.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vovchanchyn swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Vovchanchyn moves into range and clinches up with Garcia.
Garcia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vovchanchyn walks away with a smile on his face. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Garcia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Vovchanchyn moves into range and clinches up with Garcia.
Garcia is pressed up against the cage. Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garcia down to the mat. Garcia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Vovchanchyn has closed the distance and engaged Garcia in a clinch.
Garcia is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T10#
Garcia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Garcia prevents it.
Vovchanchyn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Garcia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Vovchanchyn holds him up against the cage and eventually Garcia drops back down to his feet.
Garcia stops a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Garcia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Garcia is trying to drag Vovchanchyn to the mat but Vovchanchyn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown but Garcia manages to get underhooks.
#T11#
Garcia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vovchanchyn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garcia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vovchanchyn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Garcia after a bit of a struggle.
Vovchanchyn 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.
Garcia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vovchanchyn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vovchanchyn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown.
Garcia fails to pull guard.
Garcia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Garcia is pressed up against the cage. Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garcia down to the mat. Garcia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T12#
Garcia wants to clinch up but Vovchanchyn keeps it at a distance.
Fedor Vovchanchyn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Vovchanchyn moves into the clinch successfully.
Vovchanchyn wants to take the fight to the mat but Garcia manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Garcia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vovchanchyn smiles and moves away.
Garcia tries to clinch up but Vovchanchyn circles away and keeps his distance.
Vovchanchyn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vovchanchyn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vovchanchyn wants it to stay on the feet.
Garcia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vovchanchyn swivels and escapes.
Garcia darts in looking for a takedown but Vovchanchyn gets double underhooks and turns Garcia into the cage. #CL#
Vovchanchyn moves into the clinch.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Garcia prevents it.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Garcia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Garcia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Garcia goes for a takedown attempt but Vovchanchyn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Vovchanchyn moves into the clinch successfully.
#T13#
Garcia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vovchanchyn walks away with a smile on his face. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vovchanchyn sprawls well. Vovchanchyn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
Vovchanchyn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vovchanchyn wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Vovchanchyn moves into the clinch.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown.
Vovchanchyn can't get the takedown.
Garcia is pressed up against the cage. Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garcia down to the mat. Garcia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and clinches.
Vovchanchyn looking for a takedown.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vovchanchyn to keep the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn tries to score a body lock takedown but Garcia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T14#
Vovchanchyn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Garcia pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vovchanchyn is looking to clinch but Garcia is avoiding it.
Garcia tries to clinch up.#CL#
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and pushes Garcia back into the cage.
Garcia stops a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Garcia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vovchanchyn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown.
Vovchanchyn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vovchanchyn to keep the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Garcia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Vovchanchyn is heads and Garcia is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Vovchanchyn takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
After winning the bout, Fedor Vovchanchyn 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:
Stepping Stone 74
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Gabe Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Rumsfeld Shart!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shart as he avoids it easily.
Garcia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Shart circles away easily#CL2#
and Shart counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Garcia ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Garcia no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Shart tries to pass.
Shart postures up.
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shart's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (2) vs (0) Shart
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shart wants to sweep but no luck.
Garcia is pushing down on Shart's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shart is fighting to maintain full guard but Garcia has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Shart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Shart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily.
Garcia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shart keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia is looking to advance position but Shart won't allow it.
Shart is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Garcia jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (5) vs (0) Shart
Garcia has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Garcia (7) vs (0) Shart
Shart really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2##SUB#
Garcia moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Shart has worked his arm free - good work by Shart!
Garcia tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shart's legs.
Garcia is looking to take a break and control but Shart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shart tries to buck Garcia off but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Shart is looking for a sweep.
Shart is not content to let Garcia control the position. #SUB#
Garcia is trying to get an arm triangle but Shart is defending well. #SUB#
Garcia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Garcia trying to control the position but Shart is working away. #T4#
Shart can't do much from the bottom here.
Garcia tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Shart tries to bench press Garcia off him but Garcia keeps the position.
Shart is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Shart looking for submissions off his back.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but Shart defending well. #T5#
Shart keeping control of the position.
Garcia wants to take a breather but Shart is having none of it.
Garcia is thwarting Shart's attempts to control the position.
Garcia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Shart controlling the position well.
Shart wants to improve his position but Garcia is controlling well.
Garcia wants to pass to mount but Shart is defending the position.
Shart is trying to control but can't.
Garcia wants to pass to mount but Shart is defending the position.
Garcia wants to take a breather but Shart is having none of it. #T7#
Shart won't allow Garcia to pass to mount. #SUB#
Garcia is trying to work for a kimura but Shart is defending well.
Garcia is looking to advance position but Shart won't allow it. #SUB#
Garcia seems to be working for a kimura but Shart defends the submission attempt.
Garcia is trying to control. Shart wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8#
Garcia trying to mount his opponent but Shart defends it.
Shart is staying active underneath Garcia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Garcia seems to be looking for submissions.
Garcia is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shart! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (10) vs (0) Shart
Garcia looking to control but Shart is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Garcia avoids the attempt from Shart to control.
Garcia moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Garcia (13) vs (0) Shart#T9#
Garcia doesn't have the hooks in and Shart manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (13) vs (2) Shart
Garcia is trying to keep Shart in close.
Shart trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 being controlled here, momentarily.
Garcia pulls Shart in close to prevent any damage. #T10#
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shart is stalling in the full guard.
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shart's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (15) vs (2) Shart#T11#
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Shart is retaining full guard.
Shart trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Garcia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shart has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garcia has managed to get both his arms back between Shart's legs - danger averted.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Garcia slips nicely into half guard.
Shart tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control.#T12#
Garcia works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (18) vs (2) Shart#SUB#
Garcia swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Shart is now in Garcia's guard. A big mistake from Garcia there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (18) vs (4) Shart
Garcia has control of Shart's left arm, preventing Shart from doing any damage.
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.#T13#
Shart wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia is trying to hold Shart in close to prevent damage but Shart has managed to pass into half guard.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shart tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garcia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T14#
Garcia wants to improve his position but Shart is controlling well.
Shart trying to pass the guard but Garcia defending well.
Shart looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Garcia is positioning himself well to prevent Shart advancing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garcia takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
Rumsfeld Shart was interviewed post fight and said 'You either win or you learn, this time I learned... Ossss'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 71
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Gabe Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Garcia gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hlervu to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Garcia (0) vs (2) Hlervu
Garcia has Hlervu pulled in close to control his posture.
Hlervu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hlervu won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.
Hlervu being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard. #T1#
Hlervu wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Hlervu tries to pass.
Garcia has control of Hlervu's left arm, preventing Hlervu from doing any damage.
Hlervu pushing down on Garcia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Garcia trying to control here.
Hlervu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garcia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Garcia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hlervu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hlervu's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Garcia (4) vs (2) Hlervu#T2#
Hlervu is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Garcia is looking for the choke from the back position but Hlervu is controlling his hands well.
Garcia controlling well, preventing Hlervu from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Garcia tightening his grip on Hlervu, looking for the choke.
Hlervu can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Garcia is working for a rear naked choke. Hlervu is not defending it well and Garcia has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Hlervu refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Hlervu's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabe Garcia! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 66
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
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 7 wins and 9 losses; William Smyth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Gabe Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Smyth fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Garcia sprawls well initially but Smyth persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (0) Garcia#SUB2#
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Smyth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garcia has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Smyth seems to be looking for submissions.
Garcia is looking to control Smyth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garcia avoid being mounted?
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Smyth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Smyth seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Smyth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garcia has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB2#
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Smyth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garcia has managed to free his arm - good work.
Still in half guard, Smyth seems content to control.
Garcia is trying to maintain the position but Smyth is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Smyth is trying to work for a kimura but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smyth is working away from the top position though.#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smyth is working away from the top position though.
Garcia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garcia.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Smyth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Smyth postures up.
#SUB2#
Garcia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Smyth drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smyth jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia trying to control the position.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Smyth drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Garcia dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (2) vs (2) Garcia
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Garcia is looking to advance position but Smyth won't allow it. #SUB2#
Garcia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smyth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Garcia.
Smyth wants to get back to full guard.
Garcia is pressing down on Smyth's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smyth is holding on for now.
Garcia passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smyth! Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (2) vs (5) Garcia#T5##SUB2#
Garcia jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Smyth is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smyth and Garcia has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Smyth is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Garcia swings around for an armbar but Smyth sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Garcia's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (4) vs (5) Garcia#SUB#
Smyth is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Smyth is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Garcia is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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 keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully.
Garcia looking to control.
Smyth showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving. #SUB#
Smyth 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! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (4) vs (7) Garcia
Garcia wants to control from the top but Smyth keeps moving. #T7#
Garcia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Garcia passes into half guard.
Garcia stalling away here and it's allowed Smyth to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Garcia trying to control but Smyth is working from the bottom. #T8#
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Smyth is keeping the position.
Garcia looking to sit in guard and control but Smyth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (6) vs (7) Garcia
Garcia trying to control the position.
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.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Smyth is really struggling to control Garcia but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T9#
Smyth stays in close to Garcia's body and controls the position.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Smyth drops back looking for a leg! Garcia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Garcia manages to kick Smyth off! Smyth jumps back into Garcia's guard.
Smyth preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Smyth drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Garcia manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smyth has Garcia in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (6) vs (9) Garcia
Garcia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smyth's guard. #T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smyth is looking for a sweep. Garcia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Smyth makes his way to full guard, as Garcia worked for a kimura.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Smyth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Garcia drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smyth dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (8) vs (9) Garcia#T11#
Smyth wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving. #SUB#
Smyth has gone for a leg lock! Garcia slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smyth's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (8) vs (11) Garcia
Smyth keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
Garcia trying to control but Smyth is working from the bottom.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Smyth is keeping the position.#SUB#
Smyth is looking for a triangle but Garcia pushes his legs off easily.
#T12#
Garcia is looking to pass into half guard but Smyth pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Smyth is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (10) vs (11) Garcia
Garcia pulls Smyth in close to prevent any damage.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
Smyth trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcia, not yet. #T13#
Smyth wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia is trying to keep Smyth in close.
Garcia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Garcia looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcia, not yet. #T14#
Smyth trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garcia is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smyth (10) vs (13) Garcia
Garcia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smyth's guard.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Smyth is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Garcia in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Stepping Stone 60
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Gabe Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Rickson Caceres!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Caceres changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garcia tries to avoid it but Caceres manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garcia to the ground. Garcia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Garcia rushes Caceres and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Garcia jumps guard and drags Caceres to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Caceres trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Caceres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Caceres's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (2) vs (0) Caceres
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Caceres is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Caceres is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garcia stands and throws Caceres's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (5) vs (0) Caceres
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caceres prevents Garcia from moving into mount.
Caceres is not content to let Garcia control the position.
Caceres regains half guard.#T1#
Caceres is refusing to be controlled, as Garcia sits in half guard.
Garcia is looking to advance position but Caceres won't allow it.
Garcia controlling the action here.
Garcia trying to mount his opponent but Caceres defends it.
Caceres trying to control here.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but Caceres defending well. #SUB#
Garcia is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garcia 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.
Caceres is looking to control Garcia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Caceres avoid being mounted?
Garcia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caceres keeps working. #T3#
Garcia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Garcia is looking to stall here but Caceres recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Caceres has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garcia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Caceres keeps moving.
Caceres is trying to control the position but Garcia postures up.
Garcia passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (8) vs (0) Caceres
Caceres is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Garcia advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Garcia (10) vs (0) Caceres
Garcia seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Caceres is holding on tight.
Garcia content just to control the position here.
Caceres really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Garcia looking to control but Caceres is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Caceres tries to hold on but Garcia postures up.
Garcia wants to control the pace but Caceres is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Caceres sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Garcia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Caceres knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Caceres trying to control from the bottom.
Caceres is not content to let Garcia control the position.#SUB2#
Caceres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily.
Garcia wants to pass to mount but Caceres is defending the position.
Caceres felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Garcia works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (13) vs (0) Caceres#SUB#
Garcia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T6#
Caceres tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garcia trying to control the position but Caceres is working away.
Caceres tries to bench press Garcia off him but Garcia keeps the position.
Caceres manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Garcia is working for a kimura but Caceres is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Garcia 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.
#T7#
Caceres is looking to get back to full guard here but Garcia has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (16) vs (0) Caceres#SUB#
Garcia tries for a kimura but Caceres is defending well. #SUB#
Garcia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Caceres is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Caceres tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Caceres's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
Caceres tries to buck Garcia off but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia trying to control the position but Caceres is working away.
Garcia advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Garcia (18) vs (0) Caceres
Caceres slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Garcia prevents Caceres from improving his position.
Garcia uses his free foot to push down on Caceres's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Caceres. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (21) vs (0) Caceres
Garcia wants to control the pace but Caceres is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Caceres is controlling an arm, preventing Garcia from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Caceres has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Garcia (24) vs (0) Caceres#SUB#
Garcia is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Caceres has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
You can see the frustration on Caceres's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Caceres looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Caceres defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (24) vs (2) Caceres
Caceres must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T10#
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Caceres from controlling successfully.
Garcia pulls Caceres in to control the position.
Caceres trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Caceres is posturing up here but Garcia has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Caceres tries to roll out but it's too tight and Caceres has to tap! Slick submission there by Garcia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabe Garcia! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 58
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Gabe Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Garcia has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Philbert counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Philbert (4) vs (0) Garcia
Garcia tries to improve position but can't.
Philbert wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.
Garcia manages to work his way to half guard, despite Philbert's best efforts.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Philbert trying to pass the guard but Garcia defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Philbert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garcia gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garcia keeps trying to improve his position.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Philbert passes into half guard. #T2#
Philbert trying to control from half guard but Garcia is working away.
Philbert with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Philbert is working away from the top position though.
Garcia trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (7) vs (0) Garcia
Garcia tries to lock up and control but Philbert gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Philbert controlling from mount.
Garcia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Garcia tries to hold on but Philbert pushes him away.
Garcia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Garcia regains half guard.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Garcia is controlling Philbert's trapped leg to prevent Philbert from advancing to side control.
Garcia wants to improve his position but Philbert is controlling well.
Garcia trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garcia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T5#
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garcia is adopting a defensive guard.
Philbert trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Philbert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Garcia has Philbert pulled in close to control his posture.
Philbert won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Philbert's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (7) vs (2) Garcia
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Philbert has his foot on Garcia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garcia works his way back into a safe position though.
Garcia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Philbert's guard.
Still in half guard, Garcia seems content to control.#SUB2#
Garcia is looking for a kimura but Philbert is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Garcia to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia wants to take a breather but Philbert is having none of it. #SUB2#
Garcia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T7#
Garcia works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (7) vs (5) Garcia
Garcia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Philbert keeps working. #SUB2#
Garcia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Garcia is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Philbert's shoulder. That is not cool.
Garcia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Philbert keeps working. #T8#
Philbert tries to improve position but can't.
Garcia tries to move to mount but Philbert blocks the move with his legs.
Philbert tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Philbert (7) vs (7) Garcia#SUB2#
Garcia goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Philbert turns into him and now he's in Garcia's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (9) vs (7) Garcia
Philbert is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T9#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garcia is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (9) vs (9) Garcia
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Philbert is keeping the position for now.
Garcia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Philbert is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garcia advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (9) vs (12) Garcia
Philbert prevents Garcia from improving position. #T10#
Philbert is trying to control Garcia's posture but Garcia avoids it.
Philbert is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Garcia goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Philbert rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Garcia's guard! Nice work there by Philbert! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (11) vs (12) Garcia
Garcia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Philbert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Garcia wants to improve his position but instead Philbert has moved into half guard.
#T11#
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Philbert is working away from the top position though.
Philbert wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.
Garcia desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Let's hope that Garcia 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.
Philbert wants to free his trapped foot but Garcia is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Philbert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Garcia wants to improve his position but Philbert is controlling well.
Garcia is trying to control but can't.
Philbert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Garcia works his way to full guard. Good work.
Garcia managing to control the position.
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Philbert's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (11) vs (14) Garcia#T13#
Garcia content to stall in guard here.
Garcia stopping the sweep attempt from Philbert.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Philbert is keeping the position for now.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Philbert keeps moving.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Philbert is retaining full guard. #T14#
Garcia wants to control from the top but Philbert keeps moving.
Garcia looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Garcia drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Philbert dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (13) vs (14) Garcia
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Philbert is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garcia wins on points by 14 to 13. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 55
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Tim Smooth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Gabe Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Smooth closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Smooth (4) vs (0) Garcia
Garcia is trying to get back to half guard.
Garcia can't do much from the bottom here.
Smooth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Garcia tries to bench press Smooth off him but Smooth keeps the position.
Garcia wants to control but Smooth postures up.
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia sneaks back into half guard.
Garcia wants to improve his position but Smooth is controlling well.
#T1##SUB2#
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smooth tries to pass to full mount but Garcia defends it.
Smooth is working hard here to advance position.
Garcia is looking to control Smooth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garcia avoid being mounted?
Smooth passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Garcia! Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (7) vs (0) Garcia#T2#
Garcia regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smooth trying to mount his opponent but Garcia defends it.
Garcia tries to roll over but Smooth keeps him under control.
Smooth moves into full mount! Garcia won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (10) vs (0) Garcia#T3#
Garcia is trying to escape the mount.
Garcia wants to hold on but Smooth pushes him away.
Garcia is working to get back to half guard.
Smooth content just to control the position here.
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Garcia is still trying to improve position.
Garcia is squirming around, avoiding Smooth's attempts to control the action.
Garcia tries to lock up and control but Smooth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Garcia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smooth trying to control but Garcia is having none of it.
Smooth is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Garcia is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T5#
Garcia doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Garcia prevents Smooth from taking his back.
Garcia is working to get back to half guard.
Smooth trying to control but Garcia is having none of it. #T6#
Smooth controlling the position easily from mount.
Garcia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smooth controlling the pace for now.
Smooth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smooth controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Garcia is desperately trying to improve his position but Smooth has a good base and remains in mount.
Smooth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smooth content just to control the position here.
Garcia is trying desperately to improve position.
Garcia is squirming around, avoiding Smooth's attempts to control the action.
Garcia tries to hold on but Smooth pushes him away.
Smooth looking to control and managing it successfully.
Garcia is looking to improve his position but Smooth isn't that keen on the idea.#T8#
Garcia regains half guard.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia is looking to get back to full guard here but Smooth has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (13) vs (0) Garcia
Smooth happy to just control the position for now.
Garcia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Smooth passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Garcia! Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (16) vs (0) Garcia#T9#
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smooth wants to take Garcia's back but he can't do it this time.
Garcia can't escape the position.
Smooth wants to control the pace but Garcia is squirming around nicely.
Smooth seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Garcia is holding on tight.
#T10#
Garcia slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Garcia tries to roll over but Smooth keeps him under control.#SUB#
Smooth wants to work for an arm triangle but Garcia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Garcia won't allow Smooth to pass to mount.
Garcia trying to control but Smooth postures up.
Smooth prevents Garcia from improving his position.#SUB#
Smooth seems to be working for a kimura but Garcia defends the submission attempt.#T11#
Garcia gets back to full guard.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smooth is one step ahead there.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smooth trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia is trying to control the position but Smooth postures up. #T12#
Garcia keeping full guard, as Smooth tries to pass.
Smooth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Garcia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garcia can't keep his opponent in guard - Smooth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Garcia trying to hold on to Smooth's head to control him but Smooth postures up.
#SUB2#
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13#
Garcia won't allow Smooth to pass to mount.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Smooth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smooth looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Garcia wants to improve his position but Smooth is controlling well.
Smooth is trying to control the action in half guard but Garcia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Garcia manages to get to full guard.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T14#
Smooth advances to half guard.
Smooth takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smooth passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (19) vs (0) Garcia
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smooth working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smooth takes the fight on points by 19 to 0.
A relieved looking Tim Smooth thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 48
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Gabe Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bradley Jaditsa!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Jaditsa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Garcia (0) vs (2) Jaditsa
Garcia trying to hold on to Jaditsa's head to control him but Jaditsa postures up.
Jaditsa wants to pass to mount but Garcia is defending the position.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Jaditsa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Jaditsa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Garcia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia pulls Jaditsa in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaditsa trying to move into half guard but instead Garcia has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (2) vs (2) Jaditsa#T1##SUB2#
Garcia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jaditsa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garcia has managed to get both his arms back between Jaditsa's legs - danger averted.
Garcia looking to sit in guard and control but Jaditsa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (2) vs (4) Jaditsa
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jaditsa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (4) vs (4) Jaditsa#SUB#
Garcia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Garcia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jaditsa is trying to keep Garcia in close.
Garcia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Garcia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jaditsa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Garcia has Jaditsa in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (4) vs (6) Jaditsa#T2#
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garcia has his hands on Jaditsa's head, controlling the position.
Jaditsa preventing the sweep.
Jaditsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jaditsa is looking to advance position but Garcia has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Garcia (8) vs (6) Jaditsa
Garcia trying to control but Jaditsa is having none of it. #T3##SUB#
Garcia goes for an armbar but Jaditsa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jaditsa. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (8) vs (8) Jaditsa
Garcia controlling the position.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Jaditsa trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Jaditsa 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.
Garcia looking to control.
#T4#
Garcia has his hands on Jaditsa's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Garcia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jaditsa looking to sit in guard and control but Garcia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (10) vs (8) Jaditsa
Garcia trying to control but Jaditsa is working from the bottom.
Jaditsa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (10) vs (10) Jaditsa
Jaditsa won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.
Jaditsa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T5#
Garcia is trying to keep Jaditsa in close.
Garcia is pulling down on Jaditsa's head. It's preventing any offense from Jaditsa, at least for the moment.
Garcia controls Jaditsa momentarily but Jaditsa frees himself.
Garcia controlling Jaditsa's posture.
Jaditsa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T6#
Jaditsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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.
Garcia trying to control the position.
#T7##SUB#
Garcia has his foot on Jaditsa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jaditsa works his way back into a safe position though.
Garcia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jaditsa tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Garcia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jaditsa looking to sit in guard and control but Garcia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (12) vs (10) Jaditsa
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Jaditsa is retaining full guard. #T8#
Garcia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Garcia uses his free foot to push down on Jaditsa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jaditsa. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (15) vs (10) Jaditsa
Garcia takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Garcia (18) vs (10) Jaditsa
Jaditsa just trying to survive but Garcia is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Garcia has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jaditsa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Garcia working for the choke.
Garcia controlling from the back.#T9##SUB#
Jaditsa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Garcia working for a choke but Jaditsa is defending well.
Jaditsa trying to control the hands but Garcia won't let him. #SUB#
Garcia tightening his grip on Jaditsa, looking for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Garcia avoiding Jaditsa 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Garcia is cranking Jaditsa's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Jaditsa! He's tightened the choke and Jaditsa is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabe Garcia! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 44
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Wang Dong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Gabe Garcia!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Garcia moves in looking to clinch but Dong pushes him off.
Garcia fails with the takedown.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch but Dong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garcia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dong swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Dong gets tackled into the cage by Garcia. Garcia maintains the clinch.
Garcia looking for a takedown.
Wang Dong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabe Garcia.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Dong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Garcia tries to score a body lock takedown but Dong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Dong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1##TD#
Garcia is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dong is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Garcia to the mat. Garcia regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dong (2) vs (0) Garcia
Dong wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Dong content to stall in guard here.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Dong controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia controlling Dong's posture. #T2#
Dong controlling from the top position. #T3#
Garcia keeping full guard, as Dong tries to pass.
Garcia is trying to keep Dong in close.
Garcia is pulling down on Dong's head. It's preventing any offense from Dong, at least for the moment.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
Dong slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Dong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Garcia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garcia.
Garcia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dong's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dong (2) vs (2) Garcia
Garcia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dong swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5##SUB#
Dong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garcia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dong swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Garcia stands and throws Dong's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dong (2) vs (5) Garcia#SUB2#
Garcia has hold of Dong's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dong seems comfortable defending it but Garcia has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dong is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dong is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Garcia couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gabe Garcia! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 43
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Gabe Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Ray White!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Garcia wants to clinch.#CL2#
White clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
White is trying to trip Garcia. He has hold of a leg but Garcia is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. White persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Garcia (0) vs (2) White#SUB#
Garcia looking for a guillotine here but White defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
White thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but White is proving a slippery customer.
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Garcia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
White pushing down on Garcia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
White is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (5) White
White tries to control but Garcia wriggling away. #T2#
Garcia gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
White is looking for a kimura but Garcia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for White to get the leverage.
Garcia tries to roll over but White keeps him under control.
Garcia gets full guard.
Garcia seems keen to control White's posture.
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.
Garcia keeping full guard, as White tries to pass. #T3#
White forces his way into half guard.
White prevents Garcia from improving his position.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
White is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Garcia defends it well.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
White trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom. #T4#
Garcia trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garcia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
White preventing the sweep.
White postures up.
Garcia pulls White in close to prevent any damage. #T5##SUB#
Garcia working for a triangle but White defends it easily.
#SUB2#
White drops back looking for a leg! Garcia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Garcia manages to kick White off! White jumps back into Garcia's guard.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garcia is controlling White's posture.
Garcia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (2) vs (5) White#T6#
White gets full guard.#SUB2#
Garcia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
White is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garcia is aware though and is defending well.
Garcia trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Garcia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Garcia looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Garcia advances to half guard. #SUB#
Garcia wants to work for an arm triangle but White is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Garcia is taking a breather. White 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 will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Garcia frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (5) vs (5) White
White is looking to improve his position but Garcia isn't that keen on the idea.
White wants to hold on but Garcia pushes him away.
Garcia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as White is looking to escape. #T8##SUB#
Garcia with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Garcia tries to control but White wriggling away. #SUB#
Garcia has control of White's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and White regains control of the situation pretty easily.
White is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
White wants to control but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as White is looking to escape.
Garcia seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but White is holding on tight.
Garcia controlling from mount.
Garcia with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
White is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Garcia trying to control but White is having none of it.
White tries to lock up and control but Garcia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Garcia moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Garcia (8) vs (5) White#SUB#
Garcia is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Garcia looking for the choke from the back.
White looking very determined here, making life difficult for Garcia.
#T11#
What can White do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
White defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Garcia's arms.
White is really stuck here.
A lull in the action here.
White wants to control his opponent's hands but Garcia gets his hands free.
White is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
White is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Garcia gets his way!
White is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Garcia off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
White trying to control the hands but Garcia breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12##SUB#
White defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Garcia's arms. #SUB#
Garcia has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
White trying to control the hands but Garcia breaks the grip. #SUB#
Garcia has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. White is defending well but eventually Garcia manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! White has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabe Garcia! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 39
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
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 4 wins and 6 losses; Ryoko Imaeda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Gabe Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Garcia clinches. #TD#
Imaeda successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Garcia drops back looking for a leg! Imaeda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Imaeda manages to kick Garcia off! Garcia jumps back into Imaeda's guard.
Imaeda keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Imaeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Imaeda is keeping the position.#SUB#
Imaeda looking for a guillotine here but Garcia defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imaeda controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself. #SUB#
Imaeda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garcia defends it easily.#T1#
Imaeda controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
Imaeda wants to sweep here but Garcia controlling him for the moment.
Garcia trying to control but Imaeda is working from the bottom.
Garcia is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Imaeda working a defensive guard here.
Imaeda keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
Imaeda pulls Garcia in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Garcia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Imaeda's guard.
Imaeda works his way to full guard. Good work.
Garcia stands and throws Imaeda's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (0) vs (3) Garcia
Imaeda is trying to work for a sweep but Garcia has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Imaeda (0) vs (5) Garcia#SUB2#
Garcia with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Garcia looking to control but Imaeda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Imaeda wants to hold on but Garcia pushes him away.
Imaeda is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Imaeda defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Garcia. #T3#
Garcia wants to take his opponent's back but Imaeda doesn't allow it.
Garcia trying to control but Imaeda is having none of it.
Imaeda tries to hold on but Garcia pushes him away.
Imaeda is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Garcia looking to secure an arm triangle but Imaeda defends it well.
Imaeda prevents Garcia from taking his back.
Imaeda tries to reverse the position but Garcia maintains control.#T4#
Garcia controlling from mount.
Imaeda stops Garcia from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Garcia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Imaeda sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Imaeda makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Imaeda.
Imaeda looking for a sweep. Not yet Imaeda, not yet.
Imaeda working a defensive guard here.
Imaeda has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Imaeda is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Imaeda wants to sweep here but Garcia controlling him for the moment.
Imaeda trying to control the position.
Garcia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Imaeda's guard.
Imaeda trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Garcia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Imaeda is just riding it out for now. Garcia eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Garcia is working for a kimura but Imaeda is defending it quite comfortably.
#T6#
Imaeda is trying to maintain the position but Garcia is very close to passing his half guard.
Imaeda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia tries to pass to full mount but Imaeda defends it.
Imaeda is not content to let Garcia control the position.
Imaeda is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7##SUB2#
Garcia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Garcia is trying to control. Imaeda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Garcia is pressing down on Imaeda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Imaeda is holding on for now.
Imaeda trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Garcia seems to be looking for submissions.
Imaeda wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy.
Garcia prevents Imaeda from improving his position.#T8#
Imaeda is concentrating on defense, preventing Garcia from advancing position.
Garcia is looking to advance position but Imaeda won't allow it.
Imaeda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Imaeda is retaining full guard.
Garcia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Imaeda's guard.
Imaeda tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control.
Garcia passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (0) vs (8) Garcia
Imaeda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9##SUB2#
Garcia goes for an armbar but Imaeda turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Imaeda. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imaeda (2) vs (8) Garcia
Garcia pulls Imaeda in to control the position.
Imaeda wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
Imaeda passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (5) vs (8) Garcia
Garcia manages to work his way to half guard, despite Imaeda's best efforts.
Imaeda is trying to control. Garcia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Imaeda is really struggling to control Garcia but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Garcia trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Imaeda 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.
#T10##SUB#
Imaeda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garcia sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Imaeda is looking for a kimura here.
Garcia keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Imaeda prevents Garcia from improving his position.#T11#
Garcia wants to control but Imaeda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Imaeda is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Imaeda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garcia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Imaeda.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Imaeda is working away from the top position though.#T12##SUB2#
Garcia actively working from the bottom here.
Garcia moves into full guard.
Imaeda wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving. #SUB2#
Imaeda looking to improve position, pressing down on Garcia's thigh with his hand. Garcia seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Imaeda paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Imaeda's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Garcia picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gabe Garcia! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 35
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Gabe Garcia!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Philbert closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Garcia's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (0) Garcia
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philbert showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Philbert stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Garcia has control of Philbert's left arm, preventing Philbert from doing any damage.
Garcia is trying to keep Philbert in close.
Philbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philbert preventing the sweep.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Philbert wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.#T1#
Garcia has Philbert pulled in close to control his posture.
Philbert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia looking to control.
Philbert wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia pulls Philbert in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Garcia 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.#T2##SUB2#
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Philbert defends well.
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 pulls Philbert in close to prevent any damage.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Philbert controlling him for the moment. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Garcia holds on and takes a little breather.
Philbert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Philbert manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (2) Garcia
Philbert controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
Philbert keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
Garcia pushing down on Philbert's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Philbert is trying to get back to full guard.
Garcia is looking to take a break and control but Philbert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Philbert trying to control here.
Philbert is concentrating on defense, preventing Garcia from advancing position.
Garcia is pressing down on Philbert's thigh, looking to free his foot. Philbert is holding on for now.
Garcia keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Garcia is looking for a kimura here.
#T5#
Philbert is staying active underneath Garcia, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Garcia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Philbert has managed to free his arm - good work.
Garcia works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (2) vs (5) Garcia
Garcia takes Philbert's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Philbert is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Philbert (2) vs (8) Garcia
Philbert is trying to break free.
#T6##SUB2#
Philbert preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Garcia. #SUB2#
Philbert defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Garcia is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Philbert has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Philbert looking very determined here, making life difficult for Garcia.
#T7##SUB2#
Garcia is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Philbert has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Garcia has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Philbert taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Garcia doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabe Garcia! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 29
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Gabe Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Schaubi has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Schaubi jumps guard and drags Garcia to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving. #SUB#
Schaubi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schaubi 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 slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (0) vs (3) Garcia
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Garcia's best efforts.
Garcia works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (0) vs (6) Garcia
Garcia has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Schaubi (0) vs (8) Garcia#T1#
Garcia wants to take his opponent's back but Schaubi doesn't allow it.
Schaubi is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Garcia looking for a guillotine from mount but Schaubi is having none of it.
Garcia seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Schaubi is holding on tight.
Garcia prevents Schaubi from getting the reversal.
Schaubi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Garcia wants to take Schaubi's back but he can't do it this time.
Schaubi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (8) Garcia#T2#
Schaubi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schaubi passes Garcia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Garcia wants to control but Schaubi is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Garcia looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Schaubi pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (5) vs (8) Garcia
Garcia can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Schaubi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Garcia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Garcia is trying to escape the mount.
Garcia tries to hold on but Schaubi postures up.#T3#
Garcia gets back to half guard.
Schaubi is pressing down on Garcia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garcia is holding on for now.
Garcia is looking to control Schaubi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garcia avoid being mounted?
Schaubi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garcia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schaubi is working hard here to advance position.
Garcia is looking to control Schaubi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garcia avoid being mounted?
Garcia won't allow Schaubi to pass to mount. #T4#
Garcia is trying to maintain the position but Schaubi is very close to passing his half guard.
Garcia is refusing to be controlled, as Schaubi sits in half guard. #SUB#
Schaubi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schaubi trying to pass the guard but Garcia defending well. #T5##SUB2#
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Schaubi seems to be working for a kimura but Garcia defends the submission attempt.
Schaubi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Schaubi passes into side control, despite Garcia's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (8) vs (8) Garcia
Garcia is trying to control Schaubi's posture but Schaubi avoids it. #T6##SUB#
Schaubi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Garcia regains half guard.
Schaubi trying to control from half guard but Garcia is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Schaubi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Schaubi is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Schaubi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garcia sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Schaubi trying to pass the guard but Garcia defending well.
Garcia moves into full guard.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Schaubi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schaubi advances to half guard.
Schaubi tries to pass to full mount but Garcia defends it. #T8##SUB#
Schaubi is looking for a kimura but Garcia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schaubi to get the leverage.
Schaubi trying to pass the guard but Garcia defending well.
Schaubi is thwarting Garcia's attempts to control the position.
Garcia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garcia.
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Schaubi is proving a slippery customer.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Schaubi tries to pass. #T9#
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Schaubi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schaubi has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted.
Schaubi won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.
Schaubi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (11) vs (8) Garcia#SUB#
Schaubi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Garcia is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Schaubi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garcia, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Schaubi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Schaubi tries for a kimura but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia manages to get back to half guard.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia is looking to control Schaubi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garcia avoid being mounted?#T11#
Garcia gets full guard.
Schaubi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Garcia's guard.
Garcia trying to hold on to Schaubi's head to control him but Schaubi postures up.
Garcia wants to improve his position but Schaubi is controlling well.
Schaubi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Schaubi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T12##SUB#
Schaubi is trying to work for a kimura but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia is trying to control but can't.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.
Schaubi trying to control from Garcia's half guard. Garcia has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T13#
Garcia has Schaubi pulled in close to control his posture.
Schaubi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
Schaubi trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia wants to control the position but Schaubi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Schaubi trying to mount his opponent but Garcia defends it.
Garcia trying to control from the bottom.
#T14#
Garcia won't allow Schaubi to pass to mount. #SUB#
Schaubi seems to be working for a kimura but Garcia defends the submission attempt.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schaubi is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Schaubi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
In his post fight interview, Abu Schaubi gave a big smile as he said 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 28
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Gabe Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Kyril Mokaev!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Mokaev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Garcia (0) vs (4) Mokaev
Garcia is looking to regain half guard here but Mokaev keeps moving and retains side control.
Garcia manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mokaev's best efforts.
Garcia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Garcia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mokaev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Garcia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mokaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mokaev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garcia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mokaev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mokaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Mokaev trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mokaev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mokaev wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Mokaev won't allow Garcia to sweep him here. #T2#
Garcia pulls Mokaev in close to prevent any damage.
Mokaev slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Mokaev is working for a submission of some sort.
Garcia is looking to control Mokaev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garcia avoid being mounted?
Garcia is refusing to be controlled, as Mokaev sits in half guard.
Garcia is looking to get back to full guard here but Mokaev has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (0) vs (7) Mokaev#T3##SUB2#
Mokaev tries for a kimura but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mokaev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Garcia is staying active underneath Mokaev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Garcia is pressing down on Mokaev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garcia is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (2) vs (7) Mokaev
Garcia pushes down on Mokaev's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Garcia trying to control the action but Mokaev is working from the bottom.
Garcia uses his free foot to push down on Mokaev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mokaev. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (5) vs (7) Mokaev
Mokaev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Garcia (8) vs (7) Mokaev#SUB#
Mokaev is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Garcia patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Garcia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5##SUB#
Garcia tightening his grip on Mokaev, looking for the choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Garcia controlling the positon.
Garcia seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mokaev for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Mokaev preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Garcia. #SUB#
Garcia is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T6##SUB#
Garcia is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Garcia looking for the choke but no joy.
Mokaev just trying to survive but Garcia is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Garcia working for the choke. #T7##SUB#
Garcia looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Garcia is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mokaev has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mokaev is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Garcia off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Mokaev tries to roll but Garcia sticks to his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Garcia's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Garcia is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mokaev defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T8##SUB#
Garcia looking to break Mokaev's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mokaev remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Garcia will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Garcia trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Garcia is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mokaev defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mokaev wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Garcia's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Mokaev manages to reverse the position and now he's in Garcia's guard. Nice work there by Mokaev.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (8) vs (9) Mokaev#T9#
Garcia has control of Mokaev's left arm, preventing Mokaev from doing any damage.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Garcia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mokaev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garcia can't keep his opponent in guard - Mokaev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mokaev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (8) vs (12) Mokaev
Mokaev looking to control but Garcia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Mokaev prevents Garcia from getting the reversal.
Mokaev tries to control but Garcia wriggling away.
Garcia wants to control but Mokaev is having none of it.
Mokaev wants to take Garcia's back here but Garcia is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB2#
Mokaev looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Garcia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Garcia wants to control but Mokaev is having none of it.#T11##SUB2#
Mokaev goes for an armbar but Garcia turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Garcia. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (10) vs (12) Mokaev
Garcia looking to pass the guard.
Garcia stands and throws Mokaev's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (13) vs (12) Mokaev
Garcia has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Garcia (15) vs (12) Mokaev
Garcia tries to control but Mokaev wriggling away. #SUB#
Garcia is working for a guillotine from mount but Mokaev frees his head quite easily.
#T12#
Garcia trying to control but Mokaev is having none of it.
Mokaev slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Garcia works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (18) vs (12) Mokaev
Mokaev prevents Garcia from taking his back.#T13#
Mokaev sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Garcia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mokaev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Garcia.
Garcia wants to pass to mount but Mokaev is defending the position. #SUB#
Garcia 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.
Garcia passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (21) vs (12) Mokaev#T14##SUB#
Garcia looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Garcia wants to control the pace but Mokaev is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Garcia jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mokaev is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mokaev and Garcia has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garcia takes the fight on points by 21 to 12. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Wanderlei Rua! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gabe Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Rua closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Rua has picked Garcia up - he's going for a ride! Rua dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rua (2) vs (0) Garcia
Garcia is looking to get back to full guard here but Rua has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Rua (5) vs (0) Garcia
Garcia trying to remain calm as Rua controls from the top position.
Garcia is trying to get back to half guard.
Rua taking a breather here.
Garcia is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia being controlled for a moment.
Garcia manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Garcia preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard but Rua has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Rua (8) vs (0) Garcia
Garcia is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua controlling the position easily from mount.
Garcia tries to hold on but Rua postures up.#T2#
Garcia is looking to get to half guard.
Rua controlling his opponent.
Rua avoids the attempt from Garcia to control.
Rua content just to control the position here. #T3#
Garcia tries to hold on but Rua pushes him away.
Rua takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia tries to hold on but Rua postures up.
Rua controlling the pace for now.
Garcia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Rua controlling from mount.
Garcia can't escape the position.
Garcia gets back to half guard.
Garcia is trying to control but can't.
Rua looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Garcia tries to roll over but Rua keeps him under control.
Garcia is trying to maintain the position but Rua is very close to passing his half guard.#T5#
Rua wants to pass to mount but Garcia is defending the position.
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.
Rua sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rua is thwarting Garcia's attempts to control the position.
Rua wants to free his trapped foot but Garcia is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
Garcia is looking to control Rua's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garcia avoid being mounted?
Garcia tries to roll over but Rua keeps him under control.
Garcia keeps trying to improve his position.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard but Rua has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rua (11) vs (0) Garcia#T7#
Garcia trying to control but Rua flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rua (14) vs (0) Garcia
Rua keeps control of the position easily here as Garcia tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Garcia do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rua has the hooks in. Garcia is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T8#
Garcia tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Garcia working to try and regain half guard.
Rua avoids the attempt from Garcia to control.
Garcia working to try and regain half guard.
Rua controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Rua fails to move to back control.
Rua controlling the pace for now.
Garcia is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Garcia has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Rua (17) vs (0) Garcia
Rua really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Garcia.
Garcia tries to escape but Rua has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rua biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rua'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.
Garcia tries to escape the position.
Rua is riding his opponent, not letting Garcia buck him off. #T11#
Garcia trying to control the action but Rua just sinks the hooks in.
Garcia can't escape the position.
Garcia trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T12#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Rua has the hooks in. Garcia is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Garcia right now.
Garcia is trying to break free.
Rua just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T13#
Rua doesn't have the hooks in and Garcia manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rua (17) vs (2) Garcia
Rua is adopting a defensive guard.
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rua swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Rua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcia is one step ahead there.
Garcia looking to sit in guard and control but Rua gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rua (19) vs (2) Garcia
Rua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rua's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Garcia has his foot on Rua's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rua works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rua takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Wanderlei Rua thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jupiter Smalls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gabe Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Smalls closes the distance and clinches.
Garcia is looking to take this one to the mat.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Smalls won't allow it.
Garcia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smalls just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jupiter Smalls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabe Garcia.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Smalls forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Smalls forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Garcia jumps guard but Smalls turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Smalls forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Smalls has clasped his hands together around Garcia's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Smalls (4) vs (0) Garcia
Garcia tries to bench press Smalls off him but Smalls keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smalls's best efforts.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Smalls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garcia moves into full guard.
Smalls postures up.
#T1#
Smalls not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Garcia looking to control.
#SUB2#
Garcia working for a triangle but Smalls defends it easily.
Smalls controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smalls has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcia, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smalls 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. #T2#
Garcia wants to sweep here but Smalls controlling him for the moment.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smalls showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smalls knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garcia on the ground.
Smalls postures up.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Smalls controlling him for the moment.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smalls slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Smalls tries to pass.
Smalls is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Garcia working for a triangle but Smalls defends it easily.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smalls is fighting to break Garcia's control of his arms but Garcia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garcia is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smalls (4) vs (2) Garcia
Garcia is pushing down on Smalls's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smalls is fighting to maintain full guard but Garcia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smalls won't allow Garcia to pass to mount.
Smalls is in trouble now - Garcia has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smalls (4) vs (5) Garcia
Smalls tries to hold on but Garcia postures up.
Garcia trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5##SUB2#
Garcia looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Garcia is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Smalls is surviving well by controlling Garcia's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Garcia looking for a guillotine from mount but Smalls is having none of it. #SUB2#
Garcia goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Smalls is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smalls (6) vs (5) Garcia
Smalls preventing the sweep. #T6#
Smalls 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.
Smalls trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Garcia manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smalls (6) vs (7) Garcia
Smalls is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smalls on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smalls tries to get out of the position.
Garcia passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Smalls (6) vs (10) Garcia
Smalls prevents Garcia from improving position. #T7#
Garcia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smalls keeps working. #SUB2#
Garcia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Garcia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Garcia is trying to get an arm triangle but Smalls is defending well.
Smalls can't do much from the bottom here. #T8#
Smalls is trying to improve his position.
Garcia advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Smalls (6) vs (12) Garcia#SUB2#
Garcia jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Smalls is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smalls and Garcia has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Smalls is holding Garcia down, trying to stall.
Garcia working away.#T9##SUB2#
Garcia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smalls knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Garcia trying to control the position but Smalls is working away.
Garcia tries to move to mount but Smalls blocks the move with his legs.
Garcia trying to control the action but Smalls is working from the bottom.
Garcia tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smalls's legs. #T10#
Smalls is not content to let Garcia control the position.
Smalls can't do much from the bottom here.
Smalls regains half guard there - taking advantage of Garcia's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB2#
Garcia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T11#
Garcia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smalls keeps working. #SUB2#
Garcia wants to work for an arm triangle but Smalls is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Garcia is looking to advance position but Smalls won't allow it. #T12##SUB2#
Garcia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smalls sees it coming and defends easily.
Smalls wants to improve his position but Garcia is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Garcia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smalls defends it well.
Garcia passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smalls (6) vs (15) Garcia
Smalls is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Garcia tries to control but Smalls wriggling away.
Smalls is trying to escape the mount.
Garcia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smalls wants to hold on but Garcia pushes him away.
Smalls doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?#T14#
Garcia fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Garcia looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Garcia moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Smalls (6) vs (18) Garcia
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Garcia patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Smalls showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Smalls fending off the submission attempt from Garcia.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garcia wins on points by 18 to 6. |
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