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CFC 395
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1# Garcon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A low kick from Garcon is predictable there and Obama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2# Obama closes the distance and clinches. Garcon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Obama is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Garcon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Obama gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcon controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Obama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Obama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD# Garcon lands a takedown into guard.
Garcon looking to pass the guard. Garcon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Garcon trying to control the position from guard on top but Obama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Obama looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Garcon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Obama manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB# Obama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcon is keeping the position for now. Obama stands and throws Garcon's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2# Obama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2##SUB2# Obama tries for a kimura but Garcon is defending well. This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#SUB2# Obama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Garcon, who protects the arm well. Garcon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3# Garcon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Obama is working away from the top position though. Garcon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Garcon wants to sweep but no luck. Obama pushes down on Garcon's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2# Obama is looking for a kimura but Garcon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Obama to get the leverage. Garcon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Obama is working away from the top position though. Obama wants to advance to full mount but Garcon doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T4# Garcon looking to control.
Obama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Obama trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Garcon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR# Garcon wants to control from the top but Obama keeps moving. Obama keeping full guard, as Garcon tries to pass. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Garcon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barack Obama will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Obama fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garcon. Obama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcon swats him away and circles back towards the center. Garcon misses with a body shot.
Obama stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Obama wants it to stay on the feet. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obama! But no joy. Obama takes a swing at Garcon's ribcage but misses. A clash of legs there as Obama blocks the low kick. Garcon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obama is looking to clinch. #CL2# Obama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A right hook to the body lands for Obama.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Obama scores with a hook to the body. Obama misses with a short punch on the inside. Garcon blocks an uppercut.
#T1# Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Garcon avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage. Obama prevents a takedown attempt there.
Obama has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Garcon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Obama can turn it around. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Garcon. That's going to take a lot out of him. Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Garcon.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Garcon avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage. #BC# Garcon breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Obama moves into the clinch successfully.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside. Obama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Garcon blocks an uppercut.
Obama is leaning against Garcon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Obama lands a right hand. #T2##TD# Garcon gets a trip takedown into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2# Obama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcon pulls his head out easily. Obama works his way to full guard. Good work. Garcon stands and throws Obama's legs to the side, diving into side control. Garcon has knee on belly and moves into mount. Garcon working the ground and pound effectively.
Obama tries to hold on but Garcon pushes him away. Garcon trying to control but Obama is having none of it. #T3# Garcon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Obama working to try and regain half guard.
Garcon looking to control and managing it successfully. Obama is trying desperately to improve position. Garcon wants to control the pace but Obama is squirming around nicely. #T4# Obama sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Garcon slips a nice elbow through Obama's hands, connecting with Obama's forehead. Garcon lands strikes from half guard. Garcon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Obama is trying to get back to full guard. Obama is trying to maintain the position but Garcon is very close to passing his half guard. Garcon passes to side control. Obama struggling a bit here. 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 Pierre Garcon will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL# Garcon rushes Obama and presses him up against the cage. Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcon controls his hands.
Garcon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Obama smiles and moves away.
Obama is looking to clinch. #TD2# Obama scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2# Obama is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garcon sees it coming and defends easily. Garcon is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Garcon is working hard here to advance position. Garcon won't allow Obama to pass to mount. #SUB2# Obama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garcon has managed to free his arm - good work. Garcon is looking for a sweep. Obama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Obama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garcon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Obama. Obama tries to pass to full mount but Garcon defends it. Pierre Garcon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2# Obama 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.
#SUB2# Obama is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3# Garcon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Obama's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Obama's back! Obama looking very determined here, making life difficult for Garcon.
Garcon has good solid back control here. Obama is trying to break free.
#T4# Obama is still trying to improve position. Garcon doesn't have the hooks in and Obama manages to turn into his guard.
Garcon controlling Obama's posture. Garcon is trying to control the position but Obama postures up. Obama tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcon is retaining full guard. Obama trying to move into half guard but instead Garcon has managed to sweep!#REVR# Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Garcon trying to control the position from guard on top but Obama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Obama is looking for a triangle but Garcon pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Barack Obama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Obama has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barack Obama! After winning the bout, Barack Obama 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:
Destiny 167: Iii vs. Sobrante
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1# Fenix lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Fenix misses with an uppercut. #TD# Garcon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Garcon won't allow Fenix to sweep him here. Fenix keeping full guard, as Garcon tries to pass. Fenix can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Garcon controls the pace. Garcon preventing the sweep. Fenix is still trying to improve position. Garcon sitting in guard, not really doing much. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Fenix had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garcon defends it easily. Garcon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1# Fenix seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Garcon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Garcon is looking to take a break and control but Fenix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Garcon lands an elbow. Garcon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fenix keeps working. Fenix is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2# Fenix is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Garcon trying to control the position but Fenix is working away. Fenix is trying to control Garcon's posture but Garcon avoids it. Garcon takes a little break here. Fenix wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3# Fenix is looking to reverse the position. Garcon fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Garcon working away. Fenix is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Garcon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Garcon is looking to take a break and control but Fenix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Fenix wants to get back to full guard. Fenix has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Garcon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fenix's head. Fenix is trying to get back to full guard.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Fenix is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garcon scores with a couple of nice shots. Garcon is keen to just control but Fenix is a slippery customer. Garcon not landing any meaningful shots this time. Fenix moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Garcon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Garcon passes Fenix's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB# Garcon seems to be working for a kimura but Fenix defends the submission attempt. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Fenix is pressing down on Garcon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Garcon dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Garcon walks into a left hand. #TD# Garcon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fenix napping and manages to drive through into side control! Garcon scores with a couple of short elbows. Garcon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fenix keeps working. Fenix taking punishment in the form of punches.
Garcon wants to control but Fenix is keeping him busy. Garcon lands a decent elbow from side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garcon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fenix some visible discomfort.
Fenix is looking to reverse the position. Pierre Garcon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Garcon wants to control but Fenix is keeping him busy. Fenix is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Garcon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1# Garcon trying to mount his opponent but Fenix defends it. Fenix gets back to full guard.
Fenix tries to land a sweep but no joy. Garcon wants to control from the top but Fenix keeps moving. Garcon working some strikes from top position.#SUB2# Fenix looking for subs off his back but Garcon has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T2# Garcon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fenix keeps working. Garcon thows a huge punch but Fenix dodges it nicely.
Garcon is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Garcon wants to control from the top but Fenix keeps moving. #SUB2# Garcon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Garcon passes Fenix's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3# Garcon looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Fenix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Fenix keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Fenix blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garcon. Garcon wants to free his trapped foot but Fenix is holding on for dear life with his legs. Fenix gets full guard.#SUB2# Fenix looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Garcon has picked Fenix up and slammed him! Fenix can't keep hold of the triangle and Garcon manages to pass to side control! Fenix managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Garcon.
Garcon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fenix is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T4# Garcon wants to control but Fenix is keeping him busy. Fenix tries to get back to half guard but can't. Garcon tries to advance to mount but Fenix denies him. Fenix is looking to regain half guard here but Garcon keeps moving and retains side control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fenix sneaks back into half guard. Garcon winds up and cracks Fenix with a swinging punch to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Garcon dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Fenix scores with a jab.#TD# Garcon looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Garcon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2# Fenix looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fenix looking for a sweep. Not yet Fenix, not yet. Garcon wants to control from the top but Fenix keeps moving. Garcon won't allow Fenix to sweep him here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Garcon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Garcon controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Garcon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fenix's head.#SUB2# Garcon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Fenix had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garcon defends it easily. Garcon trying to control but Fenix is working from the bottom. Garcon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fenix can do to turn this around? Garcon is looking to pass into half guard but Fenix pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fenix is in guard.#REVB# Pierre Garcon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Fenix trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Garcon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Garcon pulls Fenix in close to prevent any damage. Fenix postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Garcon holds on and takes a little breather. Garcon wants to sweep but no luck. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fenix accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Fenix tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcon is retaining full guard. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Garcon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fenix but Fenix pushes him off and we're back to square one. Fenix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Fenix scores with a shot to the body.
Fenix lands with an uppercut that bounces Garcon off the cage and back into range. Garcon doesn't manage to clinch there - Fenix circles away.
Fenix scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Garcon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Fenix throws a lazy right hand but Garcon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Garcon wants to clinch. Tristan Fenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4# Garcon looks to throw the jab but Fenix is out of range. Garcon fails with the takedown. Fenix has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Fenix with a jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Garcon dives in and grabs Fenix's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fenix pushes down on Garcon's head and hops out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Garcon. That's going to take a lot out of him. Garcon misses with a low kick.
Garcon walks into a stiff left hand from Fenix.#CL# Garcon forces Fenix back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Fenix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcon was well out of range. Poor timing from Fenix. Garcon fails with the takedown. Garcon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fenix sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garcon somewhat.
And that's the end of the fight! Tristan Fenix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Garcon 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 Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Garcon!
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Event:
Destiny 163: Erasmus vs Killer
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1# Garcon moves out of range as Landeverde strikes. Landeverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garcon. Landeverde scores with the left hand. Garcon knows he should have avoided that one. Landeverde fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garcon avoids it really well and circles away. Garcon shapes to counter with a head kick. Garcon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garcon throws a nice inside leg kick. Landeverde has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mist Of Pandaria in the buildup to the fight. Garcon delivers a nice body kick. Landeverde throws a shot from downtown. Garcon moves away and avoids it. Landeverde misses with a looping right. Landeverde throws a shot from downtown. Garcon moves away and avoids it. Landeverde moves into range and connects with a jab. Landeverde tries to bum rush Garcon with a series of wild strikes but Garcon uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Garcon raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Garcon dips to his left and cracks Landeverde with an uppercut! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Landeverde moves out of range of the leg kick from Garcon. Garcon takes one to the side of the head.
Landeverde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Landeverde misses with a shot to the body and Garcon counters with a big head kick but Landeverde shrugs it off. #T1# A shot to the liver by Garcon. Beautiful body shot. A solid leg kick lands there for Landeverde.
Garcon fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2# Garcon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Landeverde tries to strike from the bottom.
Garcon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Landeverde's head.#SUB# Landeverde is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Landeverde tries to land a sweep but no joy. Garcon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Garcon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Garcon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Landeverde working a defensive guard here.
#T2##SUB# Landeverde is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garcon stands and throws Landeverde's legs to the side, diving into side control. Landeverde is trying to control Garcon's posture but Garcon avoids it. Landeverde is looking for a sweep. Landeverde is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Garcon is controlling him well. Garcon working the ground and pound. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Garcon wants to control but Landeverde is keeping him busy. #T3# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Landeverde tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Garcon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Garcon working the ground and pound. Landeverde takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Landeverde is trying to improve his position. Landeverde gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Garcon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Landeverde is looking for a sweep. Garcon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4# Landeverde trying to control here.
Landeverde is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Garcon working the head and body with strikes. Garcon scoring with strikes to the body and head. Garcon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Landeverde does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Landeverde is looking for a sweep. Garcon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Garcon is keen to just control but Landeverde is a slippery customer. Landeverde is looking for a sweep. Garcon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Garcon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Landeverde with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Garcon dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Garcon misses with a body shot.
Landeverde checks the leg kick. Landeverde fails with a takedown attempt. Garcon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#TD# Garcon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Garcon pulls Landeverde in close to prevent any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garcon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Landeverde. Landeverde in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Garcon is pulling down on Landeverde's head. It's preventing any offense from Landeverde, at least for the moment. Garcon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1# Landeverde looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcon is one step ahead there. #SUB# Landeverde is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Garcon trying to control but Landeverde is working from the bottom. Landeverde trying to keep a closed guard but Garcon is proving a slippery customer.
Garcon wants to control from the top but Landeverde keeps moving. #SUB# Landeverde has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garcon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Garcon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Garcon is continuing to stall. Garcon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB# Landeverde had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garcon defends it easily. Garcon wants to pass the guard but Landeverde is keeping the position. Garcon passes Landeverde's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Landeverde taking some punishment here, with Garcon in his half guard. #T3# Garcon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Landeverde does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Landeverde tries to roll over but Garcon keeps him under control. Ground and pound from Garcon. Garcon wants to control but Landeverde is keeping him busy. Garcon trying to mount his opponent but Landeverde defends it. Garcon is trying to control the action in half guard but Landeverde is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Landeverde is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Landeverde is working hard here to advance position. Landeverde taking some punishment here, with Garcon in his half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Landeverde tries to roll over but Garcon keeps him under control.#SUB2# Garcon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Landeverde sees it coming and defends easily.#T4# Landeverde manages to get to full guard.
Garcon wants to control from the top but Landeverde keeps moving. Garcon postures up and lands a big shot to Landeverde's brow. #SUB# Landeverde escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garcon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Pierre Garcon has got the better of the ground game so far. Garcon slips nicely into half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Landeverde gets back to full guard.
Garcon is pushing down on Landeverde's leg trying to pass to half guard. Landeverde is fighting to maintain full guard but Garcon has managed to sneak the leg through. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Garcon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Landeverde dives in and grabs Garcon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garcon pushes down on Landeverde's head and hops out. Garcon goes for a double leg but Landeverde avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Landeverde continues to drive forward. Garcon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Landeverde. A little jabbing left from Garcon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Garcon connects with a looping right hand.
Landeverde missing with a left hand there. Garcon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Landeverde blocks a head kick by Garcon.
Garcon looks to land a combination but Landeverde avoids it well. Garcon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD2# Garcon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Garcon lands in his opponent's guard. Landeverde wants to sweep but no luck. Garcon stands up over Landeverde, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Landeverde trying to keep a closed guard but Garcon is proving a slippery customer.
Garcon working some strikes from top position.#T1# Landeverde wants to sweep but no luck. Garcon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Garcon stands up over Landeverde, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Garcon distracts Landeverde with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Garcon passes into half guard under a barage of strikes. Landeverde is trying to get back to full guard. Garcon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB# Landeverde looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. 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. Garcon connects with a nice short shot to Landeverde's temple. Pierre Garcon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Garcon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Landeverde wants to get back to full guard. We've been informed that Garcon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Garcon is looking to advance position but Landeverde won't allow it. #SUB# Landeverde looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Garcon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Landeverde! Garcon scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Garcon controlling the pace for now. Garcon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3# Garcon lands a couple of good shots and Landeverde has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Landeverde wants to escape the position.
Garcon controlling from the back. Landeverde is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4# Garcon punishes Landeverde with strikes from the back mount. Landeverde looking very determined here, making life difficult for Garcon.
Landeverde trying to control but not successfully. Landeverde tries to escape the position.
Ric Landeverde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Garcon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Landeverde trying to control the action but Garcon just sinks the hooks in.
And that's the end of the fight! Pierre Garcon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Garcon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Garcon!
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Event:
Destiny Tuesday 52
Date: Jul 12, 2016 |
#R1# Jabouin wants to clinch up but Garcon keeps it at a distance. Jabouin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Garcon with a poor takedown letting Jabouin counter with a right hand. Garcon shoots and misses and Jabouin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Garcon missing with a left hand there. Jabouin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A punch lands to the side of Garcon 's head but he takes it in his stride. Jabouin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Jabouin looks to land a left hand but Garcon moved out of range nicely. Garcon with the counter takedown but Jabouin avoids it easily. Garcon throws a hook but Jabouin avoids it easily. Jabouin is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Garcon misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2# Garcon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T1# Garcon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Garcon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jabouin swivels though and keeps the full guard. Garcon is still trying to improve position. Jabouin wants to sweep here but Garcon controlling him for the moment. Garcon is pushing down on Jabouin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jabouin is fighting to maintain full guard but Garcon has managed to sneak the leg through. The fighters are battling for position here. Jabouin manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Garcon trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabouin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jabouin wants to sweep here but Garcon controlling him for the moment. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Garcon 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. Garcon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Jabouin keeping moving, preventing Garcon from controlling successfully. Jabouin trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Garcon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Garcon goes for a double leg but Jabouin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jabouin continues to drive forward. Yves Jabouin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Garcon.#T3# Garcon throws a series of strikes that have Jabouin backpedaling.
Garcon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jabouin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garcon to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2# Jabouin tries to sprawl but Garcon drives through with a takedown into half guard. Jabouin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Garcon trying to pass the guard but Jabouin defending well. Jabouin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garcon on the ground. Garcon performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Jabouin tries to roll over but Garcon keeps him under control.#T4# Garcon wants to control but Jabouin is keeping him busy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jabouin is trying to control but can't.
Garcon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Garcon unloading with bombs! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Garcon content just to control the position here. Jabouin wants to control but Garcon is having none of it. Jabouin holds on, trying desperately to control. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Garcon working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Garcon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jabouin hang on? And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Garcon dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Jabouin circles away from the clinch attempt and Jabouin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jabouin walks into a left hand. Jabouin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garcon. Garcon wants to clinch. Jabouin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Garcon looks to land a left hand but Jabouin moved out of range nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garcon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jabouin circles away. Jabouin slaps away a takedown attempt from Garcon, before circling back to the center of the mat. Garcon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1# Garcon misses with a takedown attempt #CL# and Jabouin counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Yves Jabouin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Garcon. Garcon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jabouin lands an uppercut. Garcon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jabouin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Nice body punch from Jabouin. Jabouin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jabouin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jabouin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jabouin tries to throw a body punch but Garcon avoids it by throwing Jabouin back against the cage. Jabouin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jabouin misses with a punch on the inside.
Jabouin misses with a punch to the body.
Garcon looking for a takedown. Jabouin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2# Jabouin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jabouin tries a body shot but Garcon blocks it.
Jabouin is leaning against Garcon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Jabouin tries to throw a body punch but Garcon avoids it by throwing Jabouin back against the cage. Jabouin tries to work over Garcon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Garcon tries for a takedown but Jabouin manages to get underhooks.
Garcon tries to pull guard but Jabouin holds him up against the cage and eventually Garcon drops back down to his feet.
Garcon is trying to pull guard but Jabouin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Garcon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jabouin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garcon blocks a body shot from Jabouin. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jabouin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garcon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jabouin tries to throw a body punch but Garcon avoids it by throwing Jabouin back against the cage. #T3# Garcon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jabouin misses with a punch on the inside.
Jabouin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Jabouin throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcon. Jabouin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2# Garcon breaks from the clinch.
Garcon fails to land the takedown. Garcon throws a poor cross that misses
and Jabouin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The fighters circling - Jabouin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garcon. Garcon throws a right hand that misses
and Jabouin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Garcon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4# Garcon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jabouin at a distance.
Yves Jabouin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jabouin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yves Jabouin is winning the standup battle so far. Garcon with a jab. Jabouin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Garcon lunges at Jabouin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jabouin's hand. Garcon has his takedown stuffed#CL# and Jabouin counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Jabouin misses with some punches.
Jabouin misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Garcon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2# Jabouin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Pierre Garcon has got the better of the ground game so far. Garcon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jabouin swivels though and keeps the full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yves Jabouin dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Garcon misses with a hook. Jabouin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Garcon throws a right and a left that both miss. It looked like Jabouin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Jabouin throws a head kick but Garcon moves out of range.
Garcon is looking for the big counter here. Garcon throws a front kick aimed at Jabouin's knee but Jabouin avoids it well. Jabouin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Garcon. Garcon lands with a hook. Jabouin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Jabouin moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC# Garcon is rocked! Garcon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jabouin on the side of the head. Garcon is still on wobbly legs! Can Jabouin finish him? Jabouin throws a shot to the body.
No luck for Garcon with that takedown attempt. As Garcon looks to move away, Jabouin throws a big counter combo but Garcon just gets out of the way. A low kick from Garcon is predictable there and Jabouin counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yves Jabouin! After the fight, Yves Jabouin 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:
Destiny 156: Swagger vs. Man
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1# Laprise shoots in for a double leg but Garcon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Laprise avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garcon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT# It looks like Pierre Laprise has been cut. Laprise has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Laprise fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garcon avoids it really well and circles away. Laprise changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garcon tries to avoid it but Laprise manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garcon to the ground. Garcon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. We've been hearing reports that Garcon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Pierre Garcon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Laprise. A solid leg kick lands there for Garcon.
Laprise fails with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Laprise takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcon. Laprise does a little dance to reset his feet. Garcon sizes up Laprise with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1# Garcon keeps the fight on the outside.#TD# Garcon scores with a takedown into Laprise's guard. Laprise has Garcon pulled in close to control his posture. Garcon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Laprise wants to sweep but no luck. Laprise lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Laprise throwing strikes from guard but Garcon blocks nicely. Laprise stopping the sweep attempt from Garcon. Laprise stands up over Garcon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Laprise pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcon is keeping the position for now. #T2# Garcon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Laprise won't allow Garcon to sweep him here. Laprise is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcon has wrist control. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Laprise's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Laprise throws an elbow that misses. Garcon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Laprise's guard. Nice move by Garcon!#REVR# Garcon with a flurry of punches that miss. Garcon controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Garcon 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. Laprise not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Laprise keeping moving, preventing Garcon from controlling successfully. #T3# Laprise is trying to control the position but Garcon postures up. Garcon with a flurry of punches that miss. Laprise looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcon is one step ahead there. Garcon showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Laprise wants to control the position but Garcon says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Laprise holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Laprise is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Garcon stalling away here and it's allowed Laprise to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Garcon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laprise swivels though and keeps the full guard. Garcon throwing strikes but missing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Garcon postures up in Laprise's guard and throws a big left but Laprise blocks it. Laprise is trying to control the position but Garcon postures up. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Garcon dominated that round. The cut man is working on Pierre Laprise's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Garcon has a takedown stuffed. Laprise does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Garcon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laprise shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garcon as he avoids it easily. Garcon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Garcon. Laprise dives in and grabs Garcon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garcon pushes down on Laprise's head and hops out. Garcon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Laprise slips a straight right by Garcon. Garcon doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2# and Laprise counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Laprise. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laprise accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Laprise preventing the sweep. Laprise trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Garcon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laprise can do to turn this around? Garcon is trying to control the position but Laprise postures up. Garcon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laprise is one step ahead there. Laprise landing with the ground and pound. Garcon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1# Garcon is trying to keep Laprise in close.
Laprise is working Garcon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Laprise missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Laprise throws a big elbow that misses. Garcon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laprise is one step ahead there. Laprise trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Laprise passes into half guard. Laprise thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garcon's head. Laprise throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2##SUB2# Laprise is working for an americana but Garcon has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Laprise was thinking about the submission. Laprise missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Laprise working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Laprise in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Pierre Laprise has got the better of the ground game so far. Garcon has his hands on Laprise's head, controlling the position. Laprise throwing strikes from guard but Garcon blocks nicely. Garcon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laprise is one step ahead there. Laprise with a nice head shot there. Laprise loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3# Garcon has his hands on Laprise's head, controlling the position. Laprise stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcon swivels though and keeps the full guard. Laprise is looking to pass into half guard but Garcon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Garcon is in guard.#REVR# Laprise 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. Garcon throwing strikes but missing. Garcon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garcon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Laprise keeping moving, preventing Garcon from controlling successfully. #T4# Laprise keeping full guard, as Garcon tries to pass. Garcon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Garcon trying to control but Laprise is working from the bottom. Laprise looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcon is one step ahead there. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nice uppercut lands for Garcon. That snapped Laprise's head back.
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 Pierre Garcon will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Pierre Laprise's cut. That's time! Garcon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Laprise has a takedown stuffed. Laprise tries to clinch but Garcon moves out of range. Laprise doesn't succeed with the takedown and Garcon counters with a straight right hand. Garcon slips a jab and a cross from Laprise.
Garcon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Garcon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Laprise sprawls well. Laprise wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garcon gets slowly back to his feet. Garcon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Garcon lands with a hook. Laprise tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Garcon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Laprise is looking to improve his position.
#T1# Laprise trying to control from the bottom.
Garcon prevents Laprise from improving his position.#SUB# Garcon 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.
Garcon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laprise's head. Pierre Garcon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Garcon controlling the pace. Garcon'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.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3# Laprise moves in looking to clinch but Garcon pushes him off. Laprise misses with a takedown attempt and Garcon counters with a big head kick but Laprise shrugs it off. Pierre Garcon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Laprise. Nice sprawl there from Laprise as Garcon shoots in. Garcon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD# Garcon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Garcon throwing strikes but missing. Laprise keeping moving, preventing Garcon from controlling successfully. Garcon is stalling in the full guard. #T4# Garcon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laprise swivels though and keeps the full guard. Laprise is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Pierre Laprise has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2# Laprise has his foot on Garcon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garcon works his way back into a safe position though. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Garcon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Garcon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that's the end of the fight! Pierre Garcon showed his dominance in that final round. Well Garcon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Garcon!
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Event:
Destiny 150: Erasmus vs. Nah
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1# Garcon moves into range and connects with a jab. Washington scores with a sloppy right hand. Garcon should have avoided that one. Garcon shoots in for a double leg but Washington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Garcon takes a swing at Washington's ribcage but misses. Washington appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Washington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcon.
Washington looks to land a body kick but Garcon moved away. A right-left combo lands from Garcon. Garcon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Washington swivels and escapes. No joy there for Garcon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Washington scores with a sloppy right hand. Garcon should have avoided that one. Washington uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Garcon throws a series of punches but Washington moves out of range. Garcon misses with a lunging right hand
and Washington counters with a nice uppercut. The fighters circling - Washington throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Garcon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Garcon checks a leg kick.#T1# Garcon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Washington counters with a lovely shot to the body. Washington throws a shot from downtown. Garcon moves away and avoids it. Garcon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Garcon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Washington has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Washington uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Garcon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym of the Gods in the buildup to the fight. Garcon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Washington leaves Garcon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Garcon. That's going to take a lot out of him. Washington cracks a nice hook into Garcon's ribs. Garcon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Washington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garcon somewhat. Garcon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Washington swats him away and circles back towards the center. Garcon closes the distance but Washington moves to the side and Washington counters with a left and a right that stings Garcon. #T2# Garcon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Garcon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pierre Garcon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Garcon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garcon tries to clinch but Washington is having none of it. Washington avoids a kick to the body.
Washington doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Garcon lands a body shot.
Garcon is looking to chop away at Washington's legs. Garcon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Garcon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garcon misses the shot to the body. Washington buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3# Garcon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Samuel Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A bone on bone clash there as Washington blocks the leg kick.
Garcon misses with a double jab.
Washington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcon. Washington throws a hook but Garcon avoids it easily. Garcon connects with a nice looking jab.
Garcon blocks a jab. Washington moves out of range of the strikes. Garcon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Washington. Garcon throws a body punch but Washington moves out of range. Washington throws out a loose jab but Garcon uses good head movement to avoid it. Garcon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
A slow jab from Garcon misses its intended target. #T4# Garcon looks to land a combination. Washington sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Garcon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Washington looks for the body kick but Garcon saw that one coming. Garcon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Washington but Washington pushes him off and we're back to square one. Garcon on the wrong end of a nice jab. Garcon is looking to clinch but Washington is avoiding it.
Washington keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Garcon tries to clinch up but Washington circles away and keeps his distance.#TD# Garcon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Garcon looks to score some points with some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samuel Washington will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# An inside leg kick from Garcon misses. Garcon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Garcon lunges at Washington with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Washington's hand. Washington walks into a straight right hand from Garcon. Garcon misses with a double jab.
Washington uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Garcon misses the shot to the body. Washington throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Garcon's head. Garcon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Garcon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Garcon fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Washington appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Garcon throws a hook to the side of Washington's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Garcon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Garcon. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet. Washington misses with an uppercut. Garcon throws a jab but it's blocked by Washington. Garcon shoots in for a double leg but Washington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Garcon. That's going to take a lot out of him. Garcon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washington. Washington lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Garcon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Washington finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Washington slips a jab and a cross from Garcon.
Garcon tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Garcon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Washington slips under a jab. Washington smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2# Washington connects with an inside leg kick. Garcon dives in for a single leg takedown but Washington sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Washington let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Washington on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Garcon misses with a wild body shot. Garcon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Garcon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Washington manages to avoid it. Samuel Washington seems to be getting the better of the standup. Garcon lands with a nice body punch. Nice shot by Washington. Washington scores with a decent looking hook. Washington swings widly with a right hand
and Garcon counters with a straight right hand. Washington leaves Garcon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Danga de danga de dang - Garcon scores with a four punch combination!#T3# Garcon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Washington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Washington works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Garcon with a hook. Garcon tries to clinch up and Washington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Washington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcon.
Washington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Washington tries to land a front kick but Garcon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Garcon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Washington lands with a good body shot. Garcon wants to clinch up but Washington keeps it at a distance.#T4# Washington fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garcon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Washington throws a body shot but no joy. Garcon throws a leg kick and Washington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Washington staying out of range there. 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! Washington goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Garcon thuds a left hand into Washington's body. A low kick from Garcon is predictable there #CL2# and Washington counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Washington. Washington lands an uppercut.#BC# Garcon breaks from the clinch.
Garcon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Garcon pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Garcon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Washington has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Washington and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL# Garcon drives through and clinches with Washington against the cage.
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 Pierre Garcon will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Washington tests Garcon's chin there with a solid looking shot. Garcon throws a leg kick but Washington moved away. Washington looks like he wants to counter punch here. A lazy left from Washington finds it's target. Washington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Garcon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Washington counters with a slapping leg kick. Washington misses with a lunging right hand
letting Garcon counter with a right hand. Garcon throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Washington swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Garcon catches Washington with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Washington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A punch combination from Garcon misses. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Washington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Garcon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Washington swats him away and circles back towards the center. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Washington! But no joy. Garcon dives in and grabs Washington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Washington pushes down on Garcon's head and hops out.#T1# Washington is looking to clinch. Garcon is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Washington was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Garcon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcon. Washington delivers a nice body kick. Garcon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Washington. A solid leg kick lands there for Garcon.
Garcon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Washington cracks Garcon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Nice body punch from Washington. Washington misses with a body punch
and Garcon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Garcon doesn't manage to clinch there - Washington circles away.
Washington looks like he wants to counter punch here. Washington misses with a head kick.
Garcon appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2# Washington connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Garcon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
Washington looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Garcon walks into a stiff left hand from Washington. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Garcon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Garcon misses its intended target. Washington misses the jab.#CL# Garcon moves into the clinch. Washington lands with a short head shot on the inside. Garcon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Garcon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Washington pulls him back up using the underhooks. Washington gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garcon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Garcon. That's going to take a lot out of him. Garcon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3# Washington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Washington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Washington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Washington dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Garcon is working for takedown but Washington is calmly controlling the position for now. Washington lands a hook that snaps the head of Garcon backwards. Garcon tries to pull guard but Washington won't allow it.
Washington misses with the head strike.
Washington misses with a punch to the body.
Washington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garcon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Washington is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. A bit of stalling here from Washington.
Garcon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Washington fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Garcon throws a body shot but no joy. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4# Washington cracks Garcon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Washington lands a jab. Garcon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Washington swats him away and circles back towards the center. Washington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcon. A swing and a miss from Washington. Garcon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garcon is looking for a counter combo. Washington throws a body punch but Garcon moves out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A telegraphed right hand from Washington misses the target. Garcon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Garcon is looking to clinch but Washington is avoiding it.
A big left from Garcon misses. Garcon closes the distance and clinches up with Washington, looking for a takedown. Garcon pushes Washington against the cage but Washington circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Samuel Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Washington has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Samuel Washington! Samuel Washington thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Destiny 147: Swagger vs Manley
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1# Garcon avoids the body shot from Falcao.
Falcao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garcon can pounce on him.
Falcao throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A jab from Falcao misses. Garcon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garcon swings for the body but Falcao moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Garcon. Those never looked like landing. Falcao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Falcao scores with a jab to the head.
Garcon tries to clinch but Falcao moves out of range. #TD2# Garcon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Falcao trying to control from the bottom.
Garcon stalling. #T1##SU2# Garcon decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Falcao lets loose with a powerful body kick. Garcon will feel that in the morning. Falcao lands with a nice body punch. Garcon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Garcon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Garcon thuds his shin into the meat of Falcao's side. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Falcao. Garcon misses with a hook. A punch combination from Garcon misses. Falcao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Good standup being displayed there by Falcao as he connects with a hook. Jab, jab by Garcon - just one landing. 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!#CL2# Garcon takes the fight into the clinch. #T2##BC2# Garcon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Falcao connects with the punch. Garcon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Falcao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Garcon moves into range and clinches up with Falcao. Garcon can't get the takedown.
Garcon tries to circle away but Falcao has him pinned against the cage. Falcao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2# Garcon breaks from the clinch.
Falcao tries a low kick but Garcon avoids it. Garcon checks a low kick from Falcao. Falcao throws a quick inside leg kick. The fighters circling - Garcon throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2# Garcon forces Falcao back against the cage and clinches. Falcao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3# Garcon scores a nice knee to the body.
Falcao digs a right hand into Garcon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garcon's gas tank. Falcao lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2# Garcon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garcon tries to clinch but Falcao is having none of it. Falcao connects with an inside leg kick. Garcon catches Falcao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Garcon moves out of range of the strikes. Garcon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Falcao but Falcao pushes him off and we're back to square one. Garcon dives in for a single leg takedown but Falcao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Diego Falcao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Garcon. Falcao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Garcon doesn't manage to clinch there - Falcao circles away.
Falcao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Falcao scores with a spinning back kick! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Garcon lands a nice hook to Falcao's body. Falcao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Falcao walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4# Garcon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Falcao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garcon! But no joy. Falcao throws a low kick but Garcon moves out of range easily. Falcao lands with a kick to the temple. Garcon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Garcon misses with a low kick as Falcao jumps back. Garcon throws a jab when Falcao was well out of range. Garcon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Falcao scores with a punch to the head. Falcao slips a jab and a cross from Garcon.
Falcao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Falcao misses with an uppercut. Garcon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Falcao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jab by Falcao. A lazy body kick from Falcao and Garcon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Diego Falcao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Falcao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Garcons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Falcao seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Falcao throws a big shot that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pierre Garcon will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Falcao scores with a jab. Nice body kick from Falcao. Garcon moves in looking to clinch but Falcao pushes him off. No joy there for Falcao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pierre Garcon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Garcon moves into the clinch. Falcao is pressed up against the cage. Garcon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Falcao down to the mat. Falcao avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL# Falcao gets in close and instigates a clinch. Garcon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Falcao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2# Garcon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Falcao stuns Garcon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Garcon tries to close the distance and clinch but Falcao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Falcao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Garcon works over Falcao's head and body with a nice combination. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice shot by Garcon.#T1# Garcon tries to clinch but Falcao is having none of it. Falcao throws a big counter combination but Garcon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Garcon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Garcon just misses with a punch to the body.
Falcao lands with a right hand. Falcao thows a left - swing and a miss! The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Falcao takes a shot right to the bread basket. Falcao throws a head kick that half lands.
#ROC# Garcon is rocked! Garcon backs away from a small jab... but Falcao lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Garcon crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Falcao with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Diego Falcao! A very excited looking Diego Falcao rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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