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Event:
Destiny 149: Sila vs. Machado
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Garcius looks for a takedown but Barksdale sprawls well.#TD2#
Barksdale manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Garcius on his heels. He'll look to pass Garcius's guard now, I'm sure.
Barksdale scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcius is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barksdale lands a couple of elbows.
Garcius wants to stand and escape but Barksdale is having none of it.
Garcius wants to sweep here but Barksdale controlling him for the moment.
Barksdale keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Garcius's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garcius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Garcius is looking to stand up but Barksdale isn't so interested in that idea.
Barksdale trying to control but Garcius is working from the bottom.
Barksdale lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Garcius wants to improve his position but instead Barksdale has moved into half guard.
Garcius trying to control but Barksdale postures up.
Garcius gets full guard.
Barksdale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcius pulls Barksdale in close to prevent any damage.
Barksdale scoring with some ground and pound.
Garcius is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barksdale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garcius preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2##ES#
Garcius has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Barksdale is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A short right from Garcius on the inside. #TD2#
Barksdale gets control of Garcius's arms and successfully pulls guard. Barksdale will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Garcius is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Garcius stopping the sweep attempt from Barksdale.
Barksdale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Barksdale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garcius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garcius tries to free his leg and advance position but Barksdale is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Barksdale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garcius wants to control from the top but Barksdale keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Barksdale throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Barksdale looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garcius trying to control the position from guard on top but Barksdale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Barksdale has his foot on Garcius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garcius works his way back into a safe position though.
Barksdale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Barksdale throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Garcius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Barksdale trying to keep a closed guard but Garcius is proving a slippery customer.
Garcius throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Barksdale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garcius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garcius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Barksdale throws his legs up looking for a submission but Garcius uses it to pass to side control.
Garcius working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barksdale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garcius is putting a hurting on Barksdale here, landing some big shots from side control.
Garcius landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damien Barksdale will probably get the nod.
That's time! Garcius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Garcius takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Garcius slips a jab from Barksdale.
Barksdale wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barksdale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garcius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barksdale lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jaius Garcius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barksdale with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Garcius looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barksdale!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barksdale tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Garcius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Garcius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barksdale keeps working.
Barksdale sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Garcius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Damien Barksdale has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ground and pound from Garcius.
Garcius scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barksdale is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garcius scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Barksdale trying to control here.
Garcius trying to control the pace.
Garcius is looking to stall here but Barksdale recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Barksdale looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garcius controlling from the top position.
Barksdale looking for a sweep. Not yet Barksdale, not yet.
Barksdale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garcius has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barksdale keeping moving, preventing Garcius from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Barksdale had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garcius defends it easily.
Barksdale wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barksdale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Barksdale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garcius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garcius chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Garcius chips away with some ground and pound.
Barksdale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garcius chips away with some ground and pound.
Garcius's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Barksdale looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garcius throwing strikes but missing.
Garcius postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Garcius trying to control the position from guard on top but Barksdale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Garcius is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barksdale is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Garcius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barksdale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcius looking to sit in guard and control but Barksdale gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB2#
Barksdale drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barksdale jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Garcius wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barksdale throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Garcius pushes Barksdale off and gets back to his feet.
Barksdale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barksdale circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barksdale counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jaius Garcius will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Garcius tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Barksdale decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Garcius's guard.#ES#
Garcius manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Garcius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barksdale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barksdale lands with a right hand. #CL#
Garcius moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Garcius - that landed with a thud.
Barksdale lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garcius.
Barksdale misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garcius gets through Barksdale's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garcius tries a body shot but Barksdale blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Garcius putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barksdale in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Garcius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barksdale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barksdale takes a shot to the head.
Garcius missing with knees to the body.
Barksdale managing to block the knees to the body from Garcius.
Barksdale goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Barksdale has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Garcius is trying to keep an underhook but Barksdale manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Garcius pushes Barksdale off but Barksdale dives into side control.
Garcius is looking to regain half guard here but Barksdale keeps moving and retains side control.
Barksdale lands some shots froms side control.
Barksdale tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Barksdale thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #ES#
Garcius throws Barksdale to one side and escapes!#T2#
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!
Barksdale looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garcius wants to clinch up but Barksdale keeps it at a distance.
Barksdale with the counter takedown but Garcius avoids it easily.
Jaius Garcius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Garcius gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Garcius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garcius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barksdale backwards.
Garcius using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barksdale has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Garcius tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barksdale working aggressively here.
Garcius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Garcius has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Barksdale clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Barksdale covers up after that shot from Garcius.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Garcius's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T3#
Garcius punishes Barksdale with strikes from the back mount.
Garcius is trying to stick to Barksdale's back but Barksdale is turning into Garcius. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Garcius's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Barksdale.
Barksdale is fighting to break Garcius's control of his arms but Garcius is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Barksdale scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Garcius is trying to keep Barksdale in close.
Barksdale preventing the sweep.
Barksdale wants to control from the top but Garcius keeps moving.
Barksdale is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Garcius wants to stand up but Barksdale is controlling him. #T4#
Garcius trying to control the position.
Garcius preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcius is looking to stand up but Barksdale isn't so interested in that idea.
Barksdale chips away with some ground and pound.
Garcius lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Garcius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garcius controlling from the top position.
Garcius postures up in Barksdale's guard and throws a big left but Barksdale blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaius Garcius showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Garcius has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jaius Garcius!
Jaius Garcius took some time post fight to say the following; 'Mason almost died!'.
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Event:
Destiny Tuesday 45
Date: Apr 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Hghar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barksdale.
Barksdale is looking to land body kicks.
Hghar connects with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Barksdale 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barksdale goes for a double leg but Hghar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hghar continues to drive forward.
A big left from Hghar misses.
Barksdale swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barksdale throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hghar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A cross from Hghar lands.
Barksdale blocks a jab.
Hghar lands a slapping body shot.
Hghar moves out of range as Barksdale throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hghar! But no joy.
Hghar scores with a jab to the head.
Barksdale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hghar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Hghar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hghar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hghar as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Barksdale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barksdale moves away from the strike by Hghar.
Barksdale moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Hghar throws a shot to the body.
Hghar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barksdale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hghar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barksdale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hghar.
Barksdale throws a leg kick which misses Hghar's front leg but catches the back leg as Hghar tries to avoid it.
Barksdale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Hghar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barksdale throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hghar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barksdale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hghar.
Hghar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barksdale's hands.
Barksdale moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barksdale throws a chopping leg kick but Hghar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barksdale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hghar.
Hghar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters circling a little - Barksdale finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A jab from Hghar misses. #T2#
Hghar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barksdale at a distance.
Hghar cracks Barksdale with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hghar is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barksdale had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Barksdale misses with a low kick as Hghar jumps back.
Barksdale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hghar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barksdale looks to throw the jab but Hghar is out of range.
Damien Barksdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Barksdale.
Hghar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hghar misses with a wild body shot.
Hghar throws out a loose jab but Barksdale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hghar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Barksdale thows a leg kick but Hghar checks it
and Hghar counters with a nice uppercut.
Hghar throws a jab but it's blocked by Barksdale.
Barksdale staying out of range there.
Barksdale tests Hghar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barksdale fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hghar.#T3#
Hghar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barksdale misses with the combination.
Barksdale connects with a right hand. Hghar shakes it off.
Barksdale misses with a hook
and Hghar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barksdale misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Barksdale shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hghar is trying to defend but Barksdale finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Barksdale wants to pass the guard but Hghar is defending well.
Hghar trying to hold on to Barksdale's head to control him but Barksdale postures up.
Barksdale prevents Hghar from improving his position.#T4#
Barksdale missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Hghar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hghar wants to get back to full guard.
Hghar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hghar looking for a sweep. Not yet Hghar, not yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hghar is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hghar trying to control the position from guard on top but Barksdale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hghar throws a strike but Barksdale rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaqen Hghar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Hghar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barksdale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hghar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hghar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hghar wants it to stay on the feet.
Barksdale needs to keep his hands up - Hghar had a free shot at his head there.
Hghar throws the left hand but Barksdale avoids the punch easily.
Barksdale changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barksdale drops his hands momentarily and Hghar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barksdale throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barksdale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hghar.
Hghar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Hghar misses its intended target.
Barksdale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Jaqen Hghar has been cut.
Hghar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barksdale manages to avoid it.
Barksdale thumps Hghar with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Barksdale.#ROC#
Hghar is rocked!#T1#
Barksdale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hghar.
Hghar is still on wobbly legs! Can Barksdale finish him?
Hghar blocks a head kick by Barksdale.
Barksdale lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barksdale throws a leg kick
and Hghar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barksdale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barksdale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hghar throws a hook but Barksdale blocks it.
Barksdale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hghar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barksdale feints and then cracks Hghar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hghar down.
Barksdale moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hghar misses with an uppercut. Barksdale saw that one coming.
Hghar misses with a straight left.
Barksdale changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barksdale throws a leg kick but Hghar checks it.
Hghar looks to land a right hand but Barksdale moved out of range.
Hghar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barksdale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaqen Hghar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hghar! But no joy.
Hghar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hghar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barksdale digs a good hook to Hghar's body.
Barksdale is looking to land body kicks.
Hghar seems to have recovered his senses.
Hghar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hghar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barksdale. That one must have hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hghar.#T2#
Barksdale dives in and grabs Hghar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hghar pushes down on Barksdale's head and hops out.
The fighters circling - Hghar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hghar throws a jab when Barksdale was well out of range.
Hghar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barksdale was well out of range. Poor timing from Hghar.
An inside leg kick lands from Barksdale.
Barksdale lands with a right hand.
Barksdale lands the left hand.
Barksdale uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hghar.
Hghar checks a low kick from Barksdale.
Barksdale throws a big shot that misses.
Barksdale uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barksdale takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barksdale fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Barksdale. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Barksdale.
Hghar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barksdale misses with a head kick.
Hghar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barksdale throws a series of punches but Hghar avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Hghar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hghar avoids the body shot from Barksdale.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hghar! But no joy.
Hghar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hghar throws a poor cross that misses
and Barksdale counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barksdale throws a push kick but Hghar slaps the foot to one side.
Barksdale misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hghar misses the target.
Hghar misses with a looping left.
Hghar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hghar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Barksdale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barksdale has a takedown stuffed.
A swing and a miss from Hghar.
Barksdale lands with an uppercut that bounces Hghar off the cage and back into range.
Hghar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barksdale.
Barksdale fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Hghar to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Hghar looks to clinch but Barksdale throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Hghar taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Damien Barksdale!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Damien Barksdale waved his t-shirt featuring Conquer's logo in front of the cameras.
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