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Event:
Conquest XIV:Mentally v Cressb
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Garcia clinches with his opponent.
HC is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Garcia is defending well.
HC will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Garcia up against the cage.#TD2#
HC is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Garcia can't fight it off and eventually HC manages to take the fight to the floor. Garcia looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
HC told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
HC 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.
HC is working Garcia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Garcia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HC postures up in Garcia's guard and throws a big left but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia being controlled here, momentarily.
HC trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
HC trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
HC in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
HC is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
HC 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.
It looks like HC might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
HC keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Garcia's head.
HC trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
HC working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
HC fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Garcia sprawls well initially but HC persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
HC drops an elbow to the side of Garcia's head.
HC controlling the pace.
HC is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Garcia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for HC on the ground.
HC missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
HC is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
HC seems to be working for a kimura but Garcia defends the submission attempt.
HC not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Garcia is trying to maintain the position but HC is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
HC stalling.
Garcia taking some punishment here, with HC in his half guard.
HC scoring with strikes to the body and head.
HC scoring with strikes to the body and head.
HC content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
HC thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from HC.
HC has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Garcia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but HC scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garcia taking some punishment here, with HC in his half guard.
Garcia on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
HC drops an elbow to the side of Garcia's head.
HC is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
HC lands with a punch from half guard.
Garcia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but HC scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garcia is trying to stand back up but HC is controlling him
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
HC is taking a breather. Garcia says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
HC working over Garcia with some ground and pound. Garcia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reece HC dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
HC shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than HC was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Garcia looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Garcia takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
HC looks up at the clock and then as Garcia takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, HC smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Garcia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
HC is chipping away with strikes.
HC lands a few punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HC creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
HC controls the position.
HC landing a few strikes.
HC has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcia is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Garcia is working to avoid the ground and pound but HC connects with a decent elbow.
Garcia is trying to escape the position but HC is controlling the position.
HC lands some shots froms side control.
Garcia is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
HC working the ground and pound.
HC lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
HC lands a decent elbow from side control.
HC in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
HC looks up at the clock and then as Garcia takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, HC smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Check out the look on HC's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Garcia manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
HC seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Reece HC has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
HC winds up and cracks Garcia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Garcia wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
HC is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
HC is controlling the pace.
HC is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
HC looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garcia with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
HC is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
HC scoring with strikes to the body and head.
HC winds up and cracks Garcia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Garcia wants to get back to his feet.
HC is nestled in close to Garcia, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
HC controlling the action here.
HC is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Garcia!
HC with the ground and pound from mount.
Garcia is looking to improve his position but HC isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Garcia's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
HC landing strikes from the mount and Garcia is in trouble!
HC landing strikes from the mount and Garcia is in trouble! #ROC2#
Garcia is rocked!
Garcia in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oh Garcia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
HC with good strikes from the mount here!
HC raining down hammerfists from mount.
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!
Garcia takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! HC's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reece HC!
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Event:
Conquest IX: Bacolod vs Baut
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Garcia misses the jab.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smirnov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Garcia is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Garcia misses with a double jab
and Smirnov counters with a two punch combo.
Garcia throws a body kick that misses.
Smirnov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garcia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smirnov throws a nice looking combination but Garcia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garcia throws a combination that misses
and Smirnov counters with a one-two to the body.
Smirnov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garcia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smirnov counters with a left and a right that stings Garcia.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garcia wants it to stay on the feet.
Smirnov fails with a takedown attempt.
Garcia jabs Smirnov right on the nose. Smirnov blinks but takes it well.
Smirnov cracks a nice hook into Garcia's ribs.#TD2#
Smirnov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Garcia was covering up waiting for the punch and Smirnov finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Garcia pushes Smirnov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1#
Garcia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smirnov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smirnov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smirnov has had enough of the clinch but Garcia keeps him there for the moment.
Garcia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smirnovs head.
Garcia has Smirnov pressed against the cage, preventing Smirnov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smirnov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD#
Garcia lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Smirnov wants to stand back up but Garcia manages to pass into side control.
#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Garcia has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Garcia feints and as Smirnov raises his hands in defense, Garcia changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Smirnov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smirnov enables Garcia to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smirnov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Smirnov wants to stand and escape but Garcia is having none of it. #T3#
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smirnov is keeping the position for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Garcia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Garcia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smirnov can pounce on him.
Garcia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smirnov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garcia takes a swing at Smirnov's ribcage but misses.
Smirnov ducks right into an uppercut from Garcia. #T4#
Smirnov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garcia slaps away a takedown attempt from Smirnov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Karim Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikita Smirnov.#CL#
Garcia moves into the clinch successfully.
Garcia tries to circle away but Smirnov has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Smirnov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Smirnov moves away and avoids it.
Smirnov goes for a double leg but Garcia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Garcia continues to drive forward.
Garcia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Smirnov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Garcia shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Garcia showed some decent athleticism there.
Garcia wants to take a breather but Smirnov is having none of it.
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 Karim Garcia will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Smirnov dives in for a single leg takedown but Garcia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Garcia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smirnov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD#
Garcia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Garcia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smirnov tries to escape but Garcia is in control.
Smirnov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Garcia postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Smirnov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Garcia is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Garcia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Garcia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Garcia lands some shots froms side control.
Garcia 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.#T1#
Garcia wants to control but Smirnov is keeping him busy.
Garcia sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smirnov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Smirnov wants to get back to his feet but Garcia drags him back down.
Smirnov bucks up and tries to throw Garcia off but instead Garcia has got his back!
Smirnov is trying to stand back up.
Garcia is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#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.
Smirnov wants to get back to his feet.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Garcia controlling the positon.
Smirnov trying to get back to his feet but Garcia is in full control for now. #T3#
Garcia wants to control but Smirnov is keeping busy.
Smirnov is trying to stand back up.
Garcia controlling the position well here. Smirnov rolled but Garcia kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#ES2#
Smirnov manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position. #T4#
Garcia throws a combination. Smirnov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Smirnov pushes Garcia up against the cage in a clinch.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Smirnov.
Smirnov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Garcia lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Smirnov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garcia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smirnov. Smirnov obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD#
Garcia shoots in and bounces Smirnov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Smirnov pushes Garcia off and scrambles back to his feet.
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 Karim Garcia will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Garcia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Garcia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good exchange - Smirnov coming out on top.
Garcia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smirnov counters with an inside leg kick.
Smirnov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Garcia misses with a left hand
and Smirnov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Garcia tries to bum rush Smirnov with a series of wild strikes but Smirnov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nikita Smirnov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garcia leaves Smirnov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia has his takedown stuffed
enabling Smirnov to counter with a crisp jab.
Garcia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smirnov swivels and escapes.#TD#
Garcia gets a double leg takedown into Smirnov's guard.
Smirnov is looking to stand back up but Garcia counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Smirnov. #T1##REVB#
Garcia wants to take a breather but Smirnov is having none of it. #ES2#
Smirnov has one foot on Garcia's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Garcia. No joy for Smirnov on that attempt. #CL#
Garcia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smirnov cracks Garcia with a nice body shot.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Smirnov is controlling him.#BC2#
Smirnov breaks from the clinch.
Smirnov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garcia. That did some damage!
Garcia avoids the body shot from Smirnov.
#T2#
Smirnov has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Garcia counters with a shoot takedown. Smirnov fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Smirnov pushes Garcia off and gets back to his feet.
Karim Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikita Smirnov.
Smirnov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Garcia shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smirnov eats them both and turns towards Garcia to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Garcia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Garcia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Smirnov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smirnov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Smirnov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garcia is fending him off so far but Smirnov persists. Nope, Garcia circles away and we're back to standing.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smirnov is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Smirnov keeps the fight on the outside.
Smirnov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Garcia blocks it well.
Garcia throws a front kick aimed at Smirnov's knee but Smirnov avoids it well.
Smirnov circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
so Smirnov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU2#
Smirnov gets to his feet. Garcia looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Smirnov closes the distance and pushes Garcia back into the cage.
Garcia is trying to push Smirnov away but Smirnov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Smirnov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smirnov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garcia defends it nicely.#T4#
Garcia is looking to chop away at Smirnov's legs.
Nice sprawl there from Garcia as Smirnov shoots in.
Garcia misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Garcia forces Smirnov back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Smirnov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot by Smirnov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia throws the left hand but Smirnov avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Garcia.
Garcia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Garcia throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Smirnov counters by moving into the clinch.
Smirnov looking to throw knees to the head but Garcia is blocking nicely.
Nikita Smirnov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karim Garcia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smirnov lands with a light punch inside.
Smirnov struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcia controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikita Smirnov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Garcia 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karim Garcia!
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Event:
Conquest VI
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Buchanan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Buchanan wants to counter the offense by Garcia and move into the clinch position.
Buchanan ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.#CL#
Garcia moves into the clinch.#TD#
Garcia ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Garcia no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Garcia is looking to sweep but instead, Buchanan has passed into half guard.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia missing with punches from the bottom.
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Garcia is refusing to be controlled, as Buchanan sits in half guard.
Garcia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buchanan on the ground.
Buchanan passes to full mount!
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garcia tries to hold on but Buchanan pushes him away.
Garcia is trying to escape the mount but Buchanan keeps good control and instead manages to take Garcia's back.
Garcia looking very determined here, making life difficult for Buchanan.
#T2#
Garcia looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Buchanan misses with an elbow to the head.
Garcia staying busy and making it hard for Buchanan to control. #T3##SUB2#
Buchanan sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Garcia taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chase Buchanan!
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Event:
Conquest III: Murska vs Name
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Garcia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Garcia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beach Boy. Beach Boy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Garcia throws a low kick but Beach Boy moves out of range easily.
Garcia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karim Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Beach Boy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Garcia tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Beach Boy is in Garcia's guard.
Beach Boy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Beach Boy wants to stand and escape but instead Garcia has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Garcia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Beach Boy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Beach Boy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Beach Boy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beach Boy seems keen to control Garcia's posture.
Beach Boy wants to sweep but no luck.
Garcia trying to control but Beach Boy is working from the bottom.
Garcia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Beach Boy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garcia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garcia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Beach Boy has his hands on Garcia's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Beach Boy wants to get back to his feet but Garcia is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beach Boy circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beach Boy is defended easily by Garcia.
Garcia looks to land a combination. Beach Boy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T3#
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia tries to clinch there but Beach Boy circles away.
#CL#
Beach Boy takes the fight into the clinch.
Come on Beach Boy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD#
Beach Boy has clasped his hands together around Garcia's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Garcia takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Garcia is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Beach Boy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Garcia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Garcia is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Beach Boy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia is trying to control Beach Boy's posture but Beach Boy avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Karim Garcia will probably get the nod.
That's time! Beach Boy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Garcia feints and then cracks Beach Boy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beach Boy down.
A jab lands there for Garcia.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beach Boy as he avoids it easily.
Beach Boy tries to counter by clinching up but Garcia breaks away and moves out of range.
Beach Boy is looking to clinch but Garcia is avoiding it.
#TD#
Beach Boy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Beach Boy wanted to stand there but Garcia had control of the position.
Beach Boy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Garcia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beach Boy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach Boy wants to stand and escape but instead Garcia has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beach Boy is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Beach Boy is pulling down on Garcia's head. It's preventing any offense from Garcia, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Beach Boy has an active guard here but Garcia has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Beach Boy actively working from the bottom here.
Anderson Beach Boy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beach Boy trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Beach Boy manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #ES#
Beach Boy wriggles free and stands up.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Beach Boy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Beach Boy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Garcia prevents it.
Beach Boy avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Garcia manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Garcia misses with an uppercut.
Garcia misses with the combination.
Garcia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beach Boy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beach Boy throws a quick counter kick to the body but Garcia avoids it.
Beach Boy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Garcia circles away.#TD#
Beach Boy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Garcia wants to stand back up but Beach Boy manages to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
A lull in the action here as Beach Boy stalls from top position.
Beach Boy'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.
Garcia prevents Beach Boy from moving into mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Beach Boy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Garcia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Beach Boy happy to just control the position for now.
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 Anderson Beach Boy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Beach Boy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Garcia falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Beach Boy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Beach Boy'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.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but Beach Boy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Garcia tries to break the clinch but Beach Boy is controlling the position.
Beach Boy tries to pull guard but Garcia won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia gets underhooks to prevent Beach Boy's takedown attempt.
Beach Boy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Beach Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beach Boy is pushing Garcia up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Garcia is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Beach Boy is controlling him.#TD#
Beach Boy has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Garcia regains guard immediately.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beach Boy content to stall in guard here.
Garcia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2##ES#
Beach Boy manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Garcia keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Beach Boy manages to break the clinch.
Beach Boy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Garcia defends well and Beach Boy ends up having to push Garcia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Beach Boy misses with a takedown
and Garcia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garcia shoots in and drives through. Beach Boy sprawls well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia tries to clinch up but Beach Boy circles away and keeps his distance.
Beach Boy slaps away a takedown attempt from Garcia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Garcia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beach Boy defends it nicely.
Beach Boy throws a big counter combination but Garcia scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3##TD#
Beach Boy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Beach Boy passes to full mount!
Garcia is bucking up trying to escape but Beach Boy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Beach Boy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Beach Boy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Beach Boy looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Beach Boy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Beach Boy cracks Garcia with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia is looking to get to half guard.
Beach Boy lands with some strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Beach Boy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beach Boy 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anderson Beach Boy!
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