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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2018 |
#R1# Garrison throws a sloppy head kick and Jahr moves out of range easily. #CL2# Jahr gets a clinch. Jahr is trying to pull guard but Garrison has him pressed against the cage. Jahr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Garrison has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jahr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2# Jahr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Jahr clinches. #BC2# Jahr 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. Jahr has a takedown stuffed. Garrison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garrison wants it to stay on the feet. Garrison thinks about countering with a head kick. Kieth Garrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erlend Jahr.#T1# Garrison slaps away a takedown attempt from Jahr, before circling back to the center of the mat. It looked like Garrison was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Jahr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2# Jahr closes the distance and pushes Garrison back into the cage. Jahr tries to pull guard but Garrison holds him up against the cage and eventually Jahr drops back down to his feet.
Garrison is trying to break the clinch but Jahr is controlling him. Jahr jumps guard but Garrison stands there with Jahr around his waist. Jahr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Garrison lands a body punch in the clinch. Garrison wants to break the clinch but can't.
Garrison looking to stall.
#T2# A frustrated look appears on Garrison's face as he tries to break the clinch. Jahr dodges an elbow strike from Garrison.
Jahr jumps guard but Garrison turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Garrison lands a knee to the body.
Garrison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jahr is defending well for now. Garrison looking to slow down the pace here. Jahr is trying to pull guard but Garrison has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Jahr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Jahr instigates a clinch. #TD2# Jahr successfully pulls guard.
Garrison content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3# Jahr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Garrison distracts Jahr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ES2# Jahr scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Garrison defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jahr. Jahr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Nice takedown defense from Garrison. No joy for Jahr on that attempt. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garrison. Jahr is trying to counter with his kicks. Erlend Jahr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Garrison slips under a jab.#T4##CL2# Jahr clinches up with Garrison and pushes him back against the cage. Jahr is looking to take this one to the mat. Jahr looks winded!#BC2# Jahr breaks the clinch.
Jahr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Garrison was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garrison. Jahr blocks a head kick by Garrison.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jahr goes for a double leg but Garrison avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Garrison continues to drive forward. As Jahr looks to move away, Garrison throws a big counter combo but Jahr just gets out of the way. Garrison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jahr paws at him with a jab and circles away. Nice takedown defense from Garrison. No joy for Jahr on that attempt. Garrison appears to be looking for a big counter. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erlend Jahr 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# Jahr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garrison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jahr somewhat. Garrison seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Kieth Garrison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jahr tries for a takedown but Garrison circles away easily and Garrison counters with a two punch combo. Garrison tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Jahr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Garrison tries to keep at a distance but Jahr has taken the fight into the clinch. Garrison is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jahr is defending well.#T1# The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Jahr tries to pull guard but Garrison forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Kieth Garrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erlend Jahr. Jahr is working for takedown but Garrison is calmly controlling the position for now. Jahr avoiding damage as Garrison throws knees to the body.
Jahr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Garrison avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Jahr is breathing heavily. Garrison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jahr.
Jahr goes for a takedown attempt but Garrison pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jahr shoots in but no luck this time. Jahr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garrison tries a head kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jahr.#T2# Garrison wants to clinch. Jahr shoots in but no luck this time. Garrison takes a body punch but keeps moving. Jahr has his takedown stuffed and Garrison counters with a lovely shot to the body. Garrison throws a head kick that misses. #T3# Jahr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Garrison counters with a two punch combo. Garrison changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jahr tries to avoid it but Garrison manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jahr to the ground. Jahr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Jahr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Garrison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jahr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jahr shoots and misses and Garrison counters with a three punch combo that has Jahr backing up. Jahr nods at Garrison to acknowledge the strikes. Garrison shoots in for a takedown but Jahr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Jahr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garrison defends it nicely. Garrison appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4# Jahr slaps away a takedown attempt from Garrison, before circling back to the center of the mat. Jahr shapes to counter with a head kick. Jahr has a takedown stuffed. Garrison throws a big counter combination but Jahr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Garrison misses with a double jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jahr shoots in but no luck this time. Garrison throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kieth Garrison dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Garrison will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Jahr goes for a double leg but Garrison avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Garrison continues to drive forward. Jahr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garrison goes for a high kick. It partially lands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Jahr rushes Garrison and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2# Jahr successfully pulls guard.
Garrison scoring with punches to the head and body. #SU# Garrison stands up and waves to Jahr to follow him. #T1##CL2# Jahr has closed the distance and engaged Garrison in a clinch.
Jahr keeps control of Garrison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD# Garrison is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jahr can't fight it off and eventually Garrison manages to take the fight to the floor. Jahr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Jahr is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Garrison dives into side control.
#REVB# Jahr dodges the ground and pound from Garrison.#T2# Jahr tries to buck Garrison off but Garrison is having none of it. An elbow from Garrison crashes against the mat.
Garrison cracks Jahr with a big elbow. Garrison creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Garrison cracks Jahr with a big elbow. Garrison 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. Jahr keeps Garrison under control for a moment. Jahr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Garrison connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jahr some visible discomfort.
Jahr is trying to work for a sweep but Garrison has mounted him! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jahr is looking to get to half guard. Garrison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Garrison cracks Jahr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Jahr can't escape the position.
Jahr in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Garrison lands a nice shot to the head. Garrison is in the full mount, landing strikes. Jahr is looking to get to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Garrison lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Jahr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Kieth Garrison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Jahr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Garrison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jahr can do to turn this around?#T4# Jahr keeps trying to improve his position. Garrison scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Garrison with a couple of short strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Garrison has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jahr's face.
Garrison looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Garrison postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jahr looks a forlorn figure.
Garrison working away from the top, dropping strikes. Garrison pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Kieth Garrison showed his dominance in that final round. I think Garrison 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieth Garrison!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2018 |
#R1# Alban jabs Garrison right on the nose. Garrison blinks but takes it well. Alban misses with a straight right. Garrison went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Alban throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garrison sees it coming and avoids it easily. Alban misses with a left hand and Garrison counters with a two punch combo. Alban looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2# Alban has Garrison up against the cage in a clinch.
Alban gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garrison.
Garrison takes a shot to the head. Alban on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alban. Alban stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Alban working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Garrison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! 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! Alban scores with a nice hook to the head. Garrison misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Alban.
#T1# Alban lands with a short shot to the head. Alban lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2# Garrison is rocked! Alban throws a head punch that misses. Oh Garrison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Garrison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Alban misses with the head strike.
Alban misses with a punch on the inside.
Alban misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garrison. Garrison seems to have got his legs back now. Alban makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Alban creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Garrison's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Garrison drops to his knees and Alban pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeffrey Alban!
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Event:
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Date: May 03, 2018 |
#R1# Garrison fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McTorture avoids it really well and circles away. Garrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McTorture looks to score with a jab to the body but Garrison is just out of range.#CL2# Garrison gets tackled into the cage by McTorture. McTorture maintains the clinch. Garrison looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. McTorture tries to break free but Garrison pushes him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McTorture drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Garrison gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Good body shot from Garrison.
#T1# McTorture tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garrison smiles and moves away.
Mac McTorture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Garrison circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McTorture. Garrison throws a big counter combination but McTorture scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Kieth Garrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac McTorture. McTorture throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garrison's waist but Garrison gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McTorture off to one side. #CL2# McTorture fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garrison, pushing him back against the cage. Garrison looking to stall.
McTorture wants to take the fight to the mat but Garrison manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Garrison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Garrison landing knees to the body.
McTorture drops down looking for an ankle pick but Garrison pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2# McTorture gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Garrison counters with a three punch combo that has McTorture backing up. McTorture nods at Garrison to acknowledge the strikes. McTorture dives in for a single leg takedown but Garrison sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Garrison is looking for a counter combo.#CL2# Garrison gets tackled into the cage by McTorture. McTorture maintains the clinch. Garrison misses with some punches.
Garrison lands a nice knee to the body. McTorture wants a takedown but no success here.
McTorture blocks a body shot from Garrison. #TD# Garrison has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McTorture clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2# McTorture is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McTorture wants to clinch up but Garrison keeps it at a distance.#T3# McTorture misses with a takedown attempt - Garrison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Garrison is looking to counter with head kicks. McTorture looks winded! McTorture throws a shot from downtown. Garrison moves away and avoids it. Garrison is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McTorture.#CL# Garrison moves into the clinch. McTorture tries to pull guard but Garrison holds him up against the cage and eventually McTorture drops back down to his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from McTorture.
The referee calls for Garrison to work.
Garrison looking to stall.
Garrison tries for a takedown but McTorture manages to get underhooks.
#T4# McTorture is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Nice body punch from McTorture. McTorture keeps control of Garrison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Nice body punch from Garrison - that landed with a thud.
McTorture wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. McTorture pressing his opponent against the cage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. McTorture tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garrison just stands there and leans against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kieth Garrison will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Garrison fails with an attempt to clinch.
McTorture throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2# It looks like Kieth Garrison has been cut. McTorture wants to clinch but Garrison slips to the side and Garrison counters with a straight right hand. McTorture shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garrison as he avoids it easily. #CL2# McTorture clinches with his opponent.
Garrison stalls. McTorture tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garrison just stands there and leans against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garrison cracks McTorture with a nice body shot. Garrison being controlled against the cage. Kieth Garrison has scored more points in the clinch so far. Garrison lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1# McTorture tries to pull guard but Garrison won't allow it.
Kieth Garrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac McTorture. McTorture tries to pull guard but Garrison forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Garrison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McTorture avoids it. Garrison managing to block the knees to the body from McTorture.
McTorture's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Garrison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McTorture is defending well for now. McTorture goes for a takedown in the clinch but Garrison prevents it.
Garrison tries to land knees in the clinch but McTorture avoids the damage to the body. With the fighters clinched against the cage, McTorture creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2# Garrison goes for a takedown in the clinch but McTorture prevents it.
Garrison will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McTorture up against the cage. McTorture misses with a hook from the clinch. Garrison has McTorture pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McTorture manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. McTorture looking to slow down the pace here. McTorture is trying to pull guard but Garrison turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Garrison is working for takedown but McTorture is calmly controlling the position for now. McTorture is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garrison pulls him back up using the underhooks. Garrison has had enough of the clinch but McTorture keeps him there for the moment.#T3# McTorture keeps control of Garrison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Garrison scores a nice knee to the body.
McTorture misses with a knee to the head. Garrison is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. McTorture can't find room to land a body shot as Garrison controls the action.
McTorture tries to pull guard but Garrison holds him up against the cage and eventually McTorture drops back down to his feet.
Garrison is struggling to control the position. Knees to the body from Garrison.
McTorture wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garrison has him pressed against the cage. Garrison tries to throw a body punch but McTorture avoids it by throwing Garrison back against the cage. #T4# McTorture tries for a takedown. No joy.
Garrison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McTorture.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Garrison keeps control of McTorture as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD# Garrison gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McTorture regains guard.
McTorture utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McTorture can do anything to dispel that myth. McTorture is trying to control the position but Garrison postures up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Garrison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2# McTorture is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garrison defends well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kieth Garrison dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Kieth Garrison's cut. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Nice sprawl there from Garrison as McTorture shoots in. McTorture tries for a takedown but Garrison sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. McTorture tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garrison paws at him with a jab and circles away. Kieth Garrison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. McTorture shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garrison defends it nicely. Garrison appears to be looking for a big counter. Kieth Garrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac McTorture. Garrison slips a straight right by McTorture. Garrison went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McTorture fails with the takedown#CL# and Garrison counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Garrison. McTorture prevents the takedown attempt.
McTorture takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Garrison misses with a hook to the ribs.
McTorture is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garrison pulls him back up using the underhooks. McTorture working hard to break the clinch. Garrison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Garrison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garrison is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC# Garrison breaks from the clinch.
Garrison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McTorture can do to turn this around? McTorture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garrison manages to avoid it. Garrison appears to be looking for a big counter. No luck for McTorture with that takedown attempt. Garrison misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2# Garrison cracks a nice hook into McTorture's ribs. Garrison swats away the attempt to clinch by McTorture. Garrison avoids the head kick by McTorture.
McTorture lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garrison circles away quickly and effectively. McTorture tries to clinch up. Garrison thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2# McTorture forces Garrison back against the cage and clinches.#T3# Garrison tries a body shot but McTorture blocks it.
Garrison can't find room to land a body shot as McTorture controls the action.
McTorture goes for a takedown attempt but Garrison pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kieth Garrison is winning the standup battle so far. McTorture shoots and misses and Garrison counters with a head kick. That will keep McTorture thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! McTorture fails in his attempt to clinch. McTorture pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As McTorture looks to move away, Garrison throws a big counter combo but McTorture just gets out of the way. McTorture throws a head kick but Garrison moves out of range.
McTorture just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGarrison. Garrison misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4# McTorture tries for a takedown but Garrison circles away easily and Garrison counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL# Garrison has managed to clinch.
Garrison is struggling to control the position. McTorture lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garrison backwards. McTorture tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garrison just stands there and leans against the cage. McTorture tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC# Garrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. No luck for Garrison with that takedown attempt. McTorture wants to counter with a clinch but Garrison pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight! Kieth Garrison showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garrison, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieth Garrison!
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Event:
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Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1# A slapping leg kick lands for Rowlands.
Garrison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Garrison tries a head kick but it misses.
Rowlands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2# Rowlands closes the distance and pushes Garrison back into the cage.#TD# Garrison gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rowlands regains guard.
#ES2# Rowlands has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Garrison has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Rowlands on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rowlands taking a breather.#BC2# Rowlands breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Garrison is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Rowlands misses with a takedown attempt - Garrison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Garrison tries to counter with a takedown but Rowlands is quick to defend against it.#T1# Rowlands circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Garrison. No joy for Rowlands on that attempt. Garrison doesn't succeed with the takedown and Rowlands counters with a left and a right that stings Garrison. Garrison throws a head kick that half lands.
Rowlands tries to bum rush Garrison with a series of wild strikes but Garrison uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Garrison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rowlands sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Rowlands takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rowlands dives in and grabs Garrison's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garrison pushes down on Rowlands's head and hops out. Kieth Garrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Rowlands.#T2# Garrison shoots in but Rowlands avoids the takedown attempt easily. Rowlands shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garrison pinned against the cage. Garrison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Rowlands is trying hard to land a takedown here. Garrison sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Rowlands throws a head kick that misses and Garrison makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Garrison scores with a head kick.
Rowlands misses with a takedown attempt - Garrison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3##TD2# Rowlands throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Garrison tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rowlands is in Garrison's guard. Garrison is wriggling around but Rowlands manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR# Garrison flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rowlands blocks the strikes from Garrison.
Garrison tries to get to full guard but Rowlands has control of the leg. Garrison is working hard here to advance position.#SUB# Garrison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Rowlands perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU2# Rowlands escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL2# Garrison tries to keep at a distance but Rowlands has taken the fight into the clinch. Garrison tries to break the clinch but Rowlands is controlling the position. Garrison trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2# Rowlands pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Rowlands closes the distance and clinches. Rowlands using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garrison has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Garrison lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Rowlands dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Garrison leaves Rowlands with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2# Rowlands clinches. Garrison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rowlands.
Rowlands wants to take the fight to the mat but Garrison manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Garrison letting Rowlands take a breather here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rowlands gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garrison.
Rowlands avoiding damage as Garrison throws knees to the body.
#T1# Rowlands leaning against his opponent.
Garrison is pressed up against the cage. Rowlands has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garrison down to the mat. Garrison avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Kieth Garrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Rowlands.#CL2# Rowlands darts in and clinches Garrison up against the cage. Rowlands works on Garrison's body with a couple of short punches. Garrison being controlled against the cage.#BC2# Rowlands manages to break the clinch.
Rowlands tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garrison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rowlands somewhat.#T2# Garrison moves in looking to clinch but Rowlands pushes him off. A punch combination from Rowlands misses. Rowlands looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2# Rowlands closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Garrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rowlands's elbow. Garrison tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rowlands jumps guard but Garrison turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Rowlands is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Garrison to keep the fight standing. Garrison wants to get back to striking at distance but Rowlands won't allow it.
Rowlands tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garrison smiles and moves away.
Rowlands shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garrison defends it nicely. Garrison throws a big counter combination but Rowlands scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3# Garrison lands a nice looking body shot.
Rowlands avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Rowlands tries to counter it with a takedown but Garrison pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD# Rowlands gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Garrison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4# Garrison won't allow Rowlands to sweep him here. Rowlands working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garrison. Garrison throws a strike but Rowlands rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB# Garrison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garrison is striking from the bottom but Rowlands uses the opportunity to pass into half guard. Garrison makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garrison. Rowlands controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Garrison tries to land a sweep but no joy. Rowlands looking to control the position here, rather than advance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lee Rowlands will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R3# Rowlands shoots in but no luck this time. Garrison throws a big counter combination but Rowlands scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Rowlands shoots for a double leg takedown but Garrison sprawls well. He's pushed Rowlands's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Rowlands changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garrison tries to avoid it but Rowlands manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garrison to the ground. Garrison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Garrison is looking for a counter combo. Kieth Garrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Rowlands. Garrison throws a head kick that misses and Rowlands counters with an inside leg kick. Kieth Garrison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Garrison shoots in looking for a takedown. Rowlands tries to sprawl out of it but Garrison keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rowlands manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rowlands tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Garrison defends well and Rowlands ends up having to push Garrison into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Garrison is looking to counter with head kicks. Lee Rowlands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Horrible takedown attempt by Rowlands or perhaps it was just good defense by Garrison, which made it look bad. Garrison is looking for a counter combo. Rowlands takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Nice takedown defense from Garrison. No joy for Rowlands on that attempt. Rowlands misses with a kick to the body.
Garrison lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Garrison throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rowlands. Rowlands gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Garrison counters with a left and a right that stings Rowlands. Garrison keeps the fight on the outside.#TD# Garrison scores with a takedown into Rowlands's guard. Garrison is looking to work some ground and pound but Rowlands has wrist control.#T2# Garrison throws a strike but Rowlands rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Rowlands trying to control the position from guard on top but Garrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rowlands stops Garrison from standing up. #SUB# Garrison throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rowlands uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Check out the look on Rowlands's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Garrison pushes Rowlands away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rowlands gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Garrison trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Rowlands is looking to take a break and control but Garrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Rowlands advances to mount. #T3# Garrison flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Garrison is in all sorts of trouble here.
Garrison has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever. Good control from Rowlands. Garrison is trying to break free.
Garrison tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! A nice elbow there by Rowlands. Garrison is trying to escape the mount.
Garrison blocking the ground and pound. Rowlands thowing shots but they're missing. #T4# Garrison holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rowlands tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Garrison is trying to escape the mount.
Rowlands looking to ground and pound but Garrison is blocking nicely. Garrison can't escape the position.
Rowlands takes Garrison's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.
Rowlands slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rowlands keeps control of the position as Garrison tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Garrison covering up well under a series of strikes from Rowlands. Rowlands has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Garrison trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that's the end of the fight! Lee Rowlands comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Rowlands winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Rowlands! Lee Rowlands bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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