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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Garces looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Deleon makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL2#
Garces clinches up with Deleon and pushes him back against the cage.
Garces wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Deleon is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Garces jumps guard and drags Deleon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Garces is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deleon defends well.
Deleon really is a fat lump.
Deleon lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deleon wants to stand but Garces has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Deleon lands a couple of digs.
Deleon lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Garces looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Garces is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deleon defends well.#T1#
Deleon is looking to stand up but Garces won't let him.
Deleon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garces's head.
Deleon stands up over Garces, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Deleon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Garces looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Deleon 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.
Garces looks winded!
Deleon landing some decent shots from guard.
Deleon stands up over Garces, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Garces looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Deleon landing with the ground and pound.
Deleon works over Garces with some ground and pound from guard.
Deleon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SU#
Deleon stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
Garces misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deleon attempts a counter takedown but Garces avoids it well and moves away.
Garces throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Deleon counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Deleon decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Deleon clinches up with Garces and pushes him back against the cage.
Garces prevents the takedown attempt.
Deleon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garces.
Deleon wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocco Deleon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Garces ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Garces no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Deleon lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Deleon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Deleon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SU#
Deleon stands up from Garces's guard - Deleon perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Deleon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Deleon wants to control but Garces is keeping him busy.
Deleon creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Deleon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Garces some visible discomfort.
#SU#
Deleon decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Garces misses with a wild combination.
Deleon tried to counter with a leg kick but Garces avoided it.
Garces tries a head kick but it misses.
Miguel Garces seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garces misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Deleon tries to clinch up.#CL#
Deleon closes the distance and pushes Garces back into the cage.
Deleon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Garces gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Garces breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garces throws a head kick but Deleon moves out of range.
Deleon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Deleon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD#
Deleon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Garces sprawls well initially but Deleon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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. Deleon connects with a nice short shot to Garces's temple.
Deleon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garces with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Garces is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Deleon is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Garces manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Deleon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Deleon moves into the clinch successfully.
Garces wants to break the clinch but can't.
Garces is trying to push Deleon away but Deleon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Garces avoiding damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Garces obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deleon avoiding damage as Garces throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Deleon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garces's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Garces breaks the clinch.
Garces lands a high kick!
Garces throws a head kick that misses.
Deleon dodges the punch combination from Garces.
Garces is breathing heavily.
Deleon avoids the head kick by Garces.
#CL2#
Garces rushes Deleon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Garces is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Deleon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Garces pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Garces is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Deleon's half guard.
Deleon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Deleon.#SU2#
Garces gets to his feet. Deleon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Deleon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Garces circles away.
Garces fails to land with a series of punches.
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!#CL#
Deleon clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Garces gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Deleon regains guard.
#T3#
Deleon has Garces pulled in close to control his posture.
Deleon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garces is one step ahead there.
Deleon has Garces pulled in close to control his posture.
Garces must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Deleon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Deleon postures up and lands a big shot to Garces's brow.
Deleon is looking to stand up but Garces won't let him.
Garces seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4##SUB2#
Garces working for a triangle but Deleon defends it easily.
#SU#
Deleon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Garces, up you get! #CL#
Deleon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Deleon is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocco Deleon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deleon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A frustrated look appears on Garces's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Garces showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Garces takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Garces throws a wild body kick that Deleon sees coming a mile off.
Garces lands a nice looking body kick.
Deleon avoids the head kick by Garces.
Deleon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#TD2#
Garces dives in and scores a takedown into Deleon's guard.#ES#
Deleon pushes Garces off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Deleon gets caught flat footed, as Garces shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deleon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Deleon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Deleon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Garces working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Deleon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Deleon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Deleon is looking to stand up but Garces won't let him.
Garces takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Deleon postures up and lands a big shot to Garces's brow.
Garces looking for a sweep. Not yet Garces, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Deleon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Deleon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Deleon is working Garces over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Deleon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Garces's head.
Deleon works over Garces with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Garces looking for a guillotine here but Deleon defends easily.
#SUB2#
Garces working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Deleon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Deleon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Deleon works over Garces with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Deleon trying to control but Garces is working from the bottom.
Deleon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Deleon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Deleon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Deleon chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deleon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Deleon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Deleon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Deleon lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SU#
Deleon gets to his feet - Garces follows without any prompting. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Deleon lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Garces is trying to break the clinch but Deleon has him pressed against the cage.
Garces has had enough of the clinch but Deleon keeps him there for the moment.
Deleon is trying to pull guard but Garces turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Garces pulls guard.
Deleon landing some decent shots from guard.
Deleon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Deleon working some strikes from top position.
Deleon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Deleon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Deleon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Garces's guard.
Garces has momentary wrist control but Deleon slips an elbow through the middle.
Garces has a closed guard, preventing Deleon from standing up.
Garces has momentary wrist control but Deleon slips an elbow through the middle.
Garces trying to control the position.
Deleon working some strikes from top position.
Deleon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Garces's head.
Deleon works over Garces with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Garces has his foot on Deleon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deleon works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocco Deleon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Deleon 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocco Deleon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Garces stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Collins gets tackled into the cage by Garces. Garces maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Garces manages to break the clinch.
Garces misses with a wild combination.
Garces swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Garces.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garces as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garces throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Collins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Garces!
Garces is looking for a sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins trying to control the action but Garces is working from the bottom.
Collins landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
Collins in side control, throwing shots but Garces defends.
Garces is trying to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Collins's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Garces struggling a bit here.
Garces is looking to reverse the position.
Collins throws an elbow but Garces slips to the side and avoids it well.
Collins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Garces is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Garces tries to bench press Collins off him but Collins keeps the position.
Garces sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Garces misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Garces keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Garces is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Collins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garces wants to control but Collins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Garces looks winded!#T2#
Collins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Collins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garces avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Collins.
Garces keeping hold of Collins's head, controlling as best he can.
Collins throwing shots but Garces is blocking nicely.
Collins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Collins is nestled in close to Garces, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Collins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garces's head.
Garces tries to roll over but Collins keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garces is trying to maintain the position but Collins is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Nice strikes from Collins there.
Collins is looking to take a break and control but Garces is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Collins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Collins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garces's head.
Collins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Garces looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Collins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Collins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Collins prevents Garces from improving his position.
Collins is looking to take a break and control but Garces is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Collins working Garces over with strikes.
Collins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garces's head. #SUB2#
Collins moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Garces.
Collins working the ground and pound.
Collins landing a few strikes.
Collins working the ground and pound.
Garces is looking to regain half guard here but Collins keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins lands an elbow.
Collins scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minh Collins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Garces stuffs the takedown.
Collins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Garces shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A left lands for Garces.
Garces throws a right and a left that Collins avoids nicely.
No luck for Collins with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minh Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab by Garces.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garces lands a glancing blow to the side of Collins's head.#TD2#
Garces closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Collins's guard.
Garces wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Minh Collins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garces is breathing heavily.#T1#
Collins wants to stand up but Garces is controlling him.
Collins trying to control the position here.
Collins trying to keep a closed guard but Garces is proving a slippery customer.
Garces in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garces throwing strikes from guard but Collins blocks nicely.
Garces trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU2#
Collins is working an open guard so Garces takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Collins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Garces throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Garces looks to move away, Collins throws a big counter combo but Garces just gets out of the way.
Miguel Garces seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Garces rushes Collins and presses him up against the cage.
Collins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Garces avoiding damage as Collins throws knees to the body.
Collins has Garces pressed against the cage, preventing Garces from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Collins tries to pull guard but Garces won't allow it.
#T3##TD2#
Garces jumps guard and drags Collins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Collins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Garces is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Collins is aware though and is defending well.
Collins working some strikes from top position.
Garces looking to control.
Collins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Collins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Garces is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Collins is aware though and is defending well.
Collins lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Garces looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Collins scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Collins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Collins with a nice head shot there.
Garces utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Collins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garces works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Garces trying to keep a closed guard but Collins is proving a slippery customer.
Collins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Collins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Collins throwing strikes from guard but Garces blocks nicely.
Collins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garces works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Garces isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Collins stacks Garces on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Collins!
Collins is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Garces showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Collins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garces throws a sloppy head kick and Collins moves out of range easily.
Garces swinging wildly here.
Miguel Garces seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins blocks a head kick by Garces.
#TD2#
Garces closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Garces lands in his opponent's guard.
Garces throws an elbow that misses. Collins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Garces's guard. Nice move by Collins!#REVR#
Garces takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garces controls Collins momentarily but Collins frees himself. #T1##SUB2#
Garces escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Collins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Collins works over Garces with some ground and pound from guard.
Garces working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Collins. #SUB2#
Garces looking for a guillotine here but Collins defends easily.
Garces has momentary wrist control but Collins slips an elbow through the middle.
Garces is trying to keep Collins in close.
Collins cracks Garces with a solid left hand.
Collins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Collins scoring with some ground and pound.
Collins distracts Garces with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Collins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Garces working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Collins.
Collins is working Garces over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Collins is working Garces over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Garces utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Collins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Collins throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Garces working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Collins has passed into half guard!
Collins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Collins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Garces wants to improve his position but Collins is controlling well.
Garces is trying to control but Collins manages to pass to mount!
BOOM! Collins connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Collins is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Garces can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Collins lands a couple of good shots and Garces has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Garces tries to roll but Collins sticks to his back.
Collins trying to control momentarily.
Can Garces hold on?! Collins is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Collins is looking to control Garces but Garces is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Garces wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Collins has Garces flattened out and is raining down punches.
Garces is really stuck here.
Garces is taking damage to the body and head.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Collins.
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!
Garces wants to get back to his feet.
Collins is punishing Garces with some ground and pound.
Garces is really stuck here.
Collins landing with strikes.
Collins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garces can do to turn this around?
Collins lands punches and elbows.
Collins scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minh Collins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Collins 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Minh Collins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Garces throws a head kick but Maynard moves out of range.
Maynard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Maynard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Garces.#CL2#
Garces clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Garces jumps guard and drags Maynard to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Maynard won't allow Garces to sweep him here.
Maynard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Garces looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Maynard has picked Garces up and slammed him! Garces can't keep hold of the triangle and Maynard manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Maynard stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Miguel Garces seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garces throws a head kick but Maynard moves out of range.
Garces throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maynard's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Bud Maynard has been cut.
Garces throws a head kick that misses.
Maynard seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Garces gets a double leg takedown into Maynard's guard.#T1#
Maynard is trying to keep Garces in close.
Garces showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Maynard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garces can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maynard doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Garces wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving.
Maynard lands some strikes from the bottom.
Maynard throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Maynard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Maynard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maynard controlling the position.
Maynard throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Garces stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maynard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garces wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Garces throws a series of punches but Maynard moves out of range.
Garces looks winded!#TD2#
Garces scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Maynard is pressing down on Garces's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maynard trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Maynard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garces is aware though and is defending well.
Maynard 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.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maynard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Maynard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Garces not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maynard is fighting to break Garces's control of his arms but Garces is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Garces working a defensive guard but Maynard passes into half guard.
Maynard wants to stand but Garces has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T4#
Garces is trying to control but can't.
#SU#
Maynard stands up out of the half guard.
Garces throws a head kick but Maynard moves out of range.
Garces misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Maynard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Garces did well to prevent Maynard getting side control.#ES2#
Garces has one foot on Maynard's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Maynard could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Maynard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maynard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Garces dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bud Maynard's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Garces misses with a head kick.
Maynard tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Garces manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Maynard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maynard lands in his opponent's guard.
Maynard won't allow Garces to sweep him here.
Garces not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maynard tries to free his leg and advance position but Garces is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garces controls Maynard momentarily but Maynard frees himself. #SU#
Maynard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Garces, up you get!
Garces is breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
Garces has managed to clinch.
Maynard has Garces pushed against the cage.#TD2#
Garces jumps guard.
Garces has control of Maynard's left arm, preventing Maynard from doing any damage.
Garces is trying to control the position but Maynard postures up. #SU#
Maynard stands up from Garces's guard - Maynard perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Garces clinches up with Maynard and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Garces is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Garces manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Garces rushes Maynard and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Garces gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Maynard is looking to control Garces's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maynard avoid being mounted?
Maynard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Garces's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Garces's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garces is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Maynard.
#T3#
Garces trying to control the action but Maynard just sinks the hooks in.
Garces is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maynard is not going to allow Garces to sit and survive in this position.
Maynard controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maynard controlling well, preventing Garces from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Miguel Garces will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bud Maynard's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Maynard blocks the body kick.
Maynard is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Garces decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Maynard is trying to get back to full guard.
Maynard is pressing down on Garces's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SU2#
Garces stands up from Maynard's guard - Garces perhaps looking for a knockout.
Garces misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Garces looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Maynard looking for a guillotine here but Garces defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maynard lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Maynard trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Garces got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maynard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garces has managed to get both his arms back between Maynard's legs - danger averted.
Garces trying to control but Maynard is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Maynard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garces stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maynard swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Maynard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Garces working some strikes from top position.
Garces pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maynard is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Maynard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garces gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maynard keeping full guard, as Garces tries to pass.
Miguel Garces has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Maynard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garces is aware though and is defending well.
Garces is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Garces trying to control but Maynard is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Maynard working for a triangle but Garces defends it easily.
Garces sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Garces throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Maynard ducks under a wild hook from Garces.
Maynard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Maynard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Garces is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Maynard dives into side control.
#T4##REVB#
Garces wants to get back to his feet.
Garces is letting Maynard control him for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maynard gets to mount! Garces was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Garces comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Garces 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Garces!
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