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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rolando Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Quid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sound And Fury - I've Got Rabies. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 cm
28
153 lbs
16 - 3 - 1 |
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173 cm
25
154 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rolando Garcia! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Quid! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Garcia fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Quid sprawls well initially but Garcia persists and gets the takedown into half guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Garcia prevents Quid from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Quid kicks Garcia off and gets back to his feet. Garcia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Quid as he jumps to the side. A big right from Quid misses. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garcia. Quid throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily. Quid takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Garcia swings for the body but Quid moves out of range.
Garcia misses with a looping right. Quid throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range. Quid has Garcia up against the cage in a clinch.
Quid is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Quid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Garcia throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Quid tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Garcia is in Quid's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Garcia is working Quid over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Garcia has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Garcia throws and elbow that misses. Quid uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Garcia's guard. Nice move by Quid! Quid got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Quid has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted. Garcia is looking for a triangle here but Quid uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Quid wants to stand but Garcia has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard. Quid would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Garcia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Quid wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving. Garcia looking for a guillotine here but Quid defends easily.
Garcia has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Quid is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Garcia. Garcia regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Garcia regains full guard. Nicely done. Garcia has his foot on Quid's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Quid works his way back into a safe position though. Quid drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Garcia dives on top into guard. Quid wants to get back to his feet but Garcia is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Quid is trying to keep Garcia in close.
Garcia landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Quid wants to stand up but Garcia is controlling him. Garcia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quid swivels though and keeps the full guard. Garcia stops Quid from standing up. Garcia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolando Garcia dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Garcia avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Garcia shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Quid is trying to defend but Garcia finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Quid is trying is best to control the position here. Garcia missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Quid is defending against the submission attempts here by Garcia.
Garcia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Quid desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Garcia connects with a nice short shot to Quid's temple. Quid is in trouble now - Garcia has advanced to mount! Garcia throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Quid has his hands clasped together but Garcia breaks the hold and Quid is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Garcia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rolando Garcia! Rolando Garcia retains his featherweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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