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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaiser Wilhelm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel Garcia told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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8 - 5 - 1 |
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175 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kaiser Wilhelm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gabriel Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wilhelm throws a wild body kick that Garcia sees coming a mile off.
Garcia is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice shot lands for Garcia.
Garcia takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wilhelm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilhelm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilhelm misses with a head kick.
Garcia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wilhelm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Wilhelm throws a chopping leg kick but Garcia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wilhelm avoids a kick to the body.
Wilhelm misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wilhelm.
Wilhelm throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Garcia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Garcia misses with a wild combination.
We've been told by Wilhelm's head coaches at Canadian Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilhelm throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilhelm throws a head kick that misses.
Garcia defending well as Wilhelm loads up on a big left hand.
Garcia lands a right hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Garcia blocks the low kick.
Wilhelm throws a lazy head kick
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
Wilhelm is looking to chop away at Garcia's legs.
Wilhelm stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garcia.
Wilhelm throws out a leg kick but Garcia moves out of range and Wilhelm only half commits.
Kaiser Wilhelm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wilhelm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wilhelm.
Wilhelm misses with a body kick.
Wilhelm misses with a leg kick
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilhelm misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Garcia lands.
Garcia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wilhelm's head backwards.
Wilhelm throws a push kick but Garcia slaps the foot to one side.
Wilhelm thows a leg kick but Garcia checks it
and Garcia counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Garcia tries to land a front kick but Wilhelm steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Wilhelm.
Garcia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wilhelm throws an off balance right hand
and Garcia counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Garcia.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Wilhelm keeps moving.
Garcia is stalling in the full guard.
Garcia working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands a couple of elbows.
Garcia distracts Wilhelm with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Garcia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wilhelm's guard.
Garcia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Garcia wants to take a breather but Wilhelm is having none of it.
Wilhelm blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garcia.
Garcia is looking for a kimura but Wilhelm is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Garcia to get the leverage.
Wilhelm wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Garcia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Garcia trying to control from half guard but Wilhelm is working away.
Wilhelm wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia wants to work for an arm triangle but Wilhelm is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Garcia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
BOOM! Garcia connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Garcia landing punches.
Wilhelm is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia landing strikes from the mount.
Garcia lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wilhelm is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Garcia! Wilhelm is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gabriel Garcia!
A victorious Gabriel Garcia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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