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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Garner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nick Star seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Star misses its intended target.
Star sets himself, and Garner steps forward looking for the clinch! Star avoids it this time.
Garner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Garner blocks a jab.
Star lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#ROC#Garner is rocked!
Garner walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Garner limp body while Star jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Star! |
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Event:
WPFA: Election Day
Date: Nov 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Garner tries to counter by clinching up but Vasquez breaks away and moves out of range.
Vasquez feints and then cracks Garner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garner down. #TD2#
Vasquez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vasquez lands in his opponent's guard.
Vasquez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Garner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vasquez is controlling him. #T1#
Garner 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garner has a closed guard, preventing Vasquez from standing up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vasquez tries for a takedown but Garner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Garner avoids the head kick by Vasquez.
As Vasquez tries to get set, Garner tries to push him back and clinch up but Vasquez manages to avoid the attempt.
Garner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasquez.
#TD2#
Vasquez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Garner has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Vasquez is on him like a limpet, forcing Garner back against the cage.#T2#
Vasquez stops a takedown attempt from Garner.
Garner has Vasquez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vasquez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Vasquez breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Vasquez takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
Garner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vasquez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Garner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garner tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Vasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Vasquez clinches. #BC2#
Vasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasquez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garner as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Vasquez misses with a wild combination.
Nice takedown defense from Garner. No joy for Vasquez on that attempt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vasquez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vasquez thuds his shin into the meat of Garner's side.#T4#
Vasquez throws a right hand that Garner ducks under and follows up with a left that Garner also avoids with ease.
Vasquez throws a head kick but Garner moves out of range.
Garner leaves Vasquez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Garner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No joy there for Vasquez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vasquez lands a high kick!
Vasquez misses with a two punch combination.
Garner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vasquez shoots for a double leg takedown but Garner sprawls well. He's pushed Vasquez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Garner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vasquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vasquez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Garner misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eladio Vasquez dominated that round.
That's time! Garner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Vasquez or perhaps it was just good defense by Garner, which made it look bad.
Some wild striking there from Vasquez.
Garner ducks right into an uppercut from Vasquez.
Vasquez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garner throwing a counter right hand but Vasquez manages to avoid it.
Garner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vasquez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Garner defends well and Vasquez ends up having to push Garner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Vasquez motions for Garner to come forward. Vasquez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Good leg kick by Vasquez.
Vasquez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vasquez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vasquez tries to clinch
and Garner counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Vasquez.
An attempted straight right counter from Garner misses the target.
Vasquez shoots in looking for a takedown but Garner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vasquez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Josh Garner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eladio Vasquez.
Vasquez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vasquez scores with a jab to the head.
#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vasquez.
Vasquez is breathing heavily.
Vasquez throws a sloppy head kick and Garner moves out of range easily.
Vasquez throws a series of punches but Garner moves out of range.
Garner throwing a counter right hand but Vasquez manages to avoid it.
Vasquez shoots in but no luck this time.
Garner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garner is looking to counter punch.
Vasquez takes a swing at Garner's ribcage but misses.
Vasquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Eladio Vasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vasquez throws a low kick but Garner avoids it.
As Vasquez tries to get set, Garner tries to push him back and clinch up but Vasquez manages to avoid the attempt.
Vasquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Garner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garner wants it to stay on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Vasquez.
A little feinted left hand from Garner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vasquez tries to clinch but Garner moves out of range.
Vasquez fails with a takedown attempt.
Garner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vasquez sprawls and moves away.
A punch combination from Vasquez misses.
Garner throwing a counter right hand but Vasquez manages to avoid it.
Vasquez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garner.
Vasquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick from Vasquez is predictable there
and Garner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eladio Vasquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vasquez misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Garner counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T4#
Garner with a nice head shot there.
Garner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Garner distracts Vasquez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Garner working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garner stands and throws Vasquez's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Garner is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Vasquez is trying to escape and Garner transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Vasquez is forced to tap! Nice work there by Garner! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josh Garner! |
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Event:
Dominance XII
Date: Oct 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Fungas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Garner momentarily.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Fungas! Garner is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toe Fungas! |
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Event:
DFN 4: Gouveia vs. Combs
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leopoldo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Garner counters by clinching up. #TD#
Leopoldo pulls guard successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Leopoldo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Leopoldo's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Leopoldo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garner is aware though and is defending well.
Garner works over Leopoldo with some ground and pound from guard.
Garner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Leopoldo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Garner landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Garner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Garner with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Leopoldo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garner defends well.
Garner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Garner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Garner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Garner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leopoldo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Garner postures up and lands a big shot to Leopoldo's brow.
Garner lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Garner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leopoldo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Garner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Leopoldo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Leopoldo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Garner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Garner is looking to advance position but Leopoldo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##SUB#
Leopoldo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Garner manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Garner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Garner trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Leopoldo seems to be working for a kimura but Garner defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Garner is defending against the submission attempts here by Leopoldo.
Garner trying to hold on to Leopoldo's head to control him but Leopoldo postures up.
#T4##SUB#
Leopoldo is trying to work for a kimura but Garner is defending well.
#SUB#
Leopoldo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Leopoldo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garner sees it coming and defends easily.
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 Blake Leopoldo 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##CL#
Leopoldo moves into the clinch successfully.
Leopoldo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garner just stands there and leans against the ropes.#TD2#
Garner gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Leopoldo regains guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Garner landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Leopoldo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Josh Garner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garner distracts Leopoldo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garner works over Leopoldo with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Garner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leopoldo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garner has managed to get both his arms back between Leopoldo's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Leopoldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Leopoldo is tightening it up a little... Garner has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Garner reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Garner taps out! Nice BJJ there by Leopoldo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Blake Leopoldo!
Blake Leopoldo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Garner tries to sprawl but Are Queens drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Garner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SU#
Are Queens decides to stand up. #TD#
Are Queens drives through with a takedown into Garner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Garner striking off his back but it's not causing Are Queens any problems.
Are Queens in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garner trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Are Queens tries to free his leg and advance position but Garner is retaining full guard.
Are Queens content to stall in guard here.
Garner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garner is looking to stand up but Are Queens isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Are Queens looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick misses from Are Queens. #CL#
Are Queens clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Are Queens gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Garner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Garner is striking off his back. Are Queens thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Garner is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Are Queens tries to stand and escape but Garner is controlling the position.
Are Queens blocks the strikes from Garner.
Are Queens is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Garner manages to get to full guard.
Are Queens works over Garner with some ground and pound from guard.
Garner doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Garner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Are Queens's guard. #REVB#
Garner distracts Are Queens with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Garner works over Are Queens with some ground and pound from guard.
Are Queens has momentary wrist control but Garner slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Are Queens is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Garner is working Are Queens over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Garner stops Are Queens from standing up.
Garner is working Are Queens over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Are Queens is breathing heavily.
Are Queens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garner distracts Are Queens with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Garner works over Are Queens with some ground and pound from guard.
Garner distracts Are Queens with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Are Queens knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garner on the ground.
Garner landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Garner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Garner tries to free his leg and advance position but Are Queens is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Garner postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Are Queens is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Garner, into his guard. #REVR#
Are Queens trying to control the position from guard on top but Garner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Are Queens's guard. #REVB#
Garner lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josh Garner will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Are Queens rushes Garner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Are Queens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Are Queens is pressed up against the cage. Garner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Are Queens down to the mat. Are Queens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Are Queens takes the fight into the clinch.
Garner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Are Queens fights it off and pushes away nicely.
All Women Are Queens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Garner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Are Queens scores with a takedown into Garner's guard.#T1#
Are Queens trying to control the position from guard on top but Garner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garner is looking to stand up but Are Queens isn't so interested in that idea.
Garner keeping moving, preventing Are Queens from controlling successfully.
Garner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Garner working for a triangle but Are Queens defends it easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Garner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Are Queens wants to control from the top but Garner keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Garner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Are Queens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Are Queens wants to control from the top but Garner keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Are Queens drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T3#
Are Queens looking to sit in guard and control but Garner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Garner working some strikes from top position.
Garner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Are Queens wants to control but Garner postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garner working the head with strikes.
Are Queens can't do much from the bottom here.
Are Queens is working to avoid the ground and pound but Garner connects with a decent elbow. #T4#
Garner working the head with strikes.
Garner working the ground and pound from side control.
Are Queens is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Garner working the head with strikes.
Are Queens takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Are Queens is working to avoid the ground and pound but Garner connects with a decent elbow.
Garner grinds an elbow into Are Queens's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garner working the head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garner working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB2#
Garner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Are Queens is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Garner lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Garner 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##CL#
Are Queens has managed to clinch.
Are Queens looking to slow down the pace here.
Are Queens manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD2#
Garner gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Garner is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Are Queens!
Garner with the ground and pound from mount.
Josh Garner has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Are Queens is looking to get to half guard.
Garner loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Are Queens scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Garner land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Garner stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Garner! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garner wants to land a leg kick but Ganes is out of range. #TD2#
Ganes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ganes is trying to control. Garner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Garner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ganes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ganes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garner tries to kick Ganes off in order to stand up. Ganes Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T1#
Garner struggling a bit here.
Ganes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Garner down.
Ganes taking a breather here.
Garner is not content to let Ganes control the position.
Garner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ganes prevents Garner from improving his position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Garner is refusing to be controlled, as Ganes sits in half guard.
Ganes is thwarting Garner's attempts to control the position.
Ganes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Garner is doing well to control the position and prevent Ganes from advancing to side control.
Ganes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ganes is looking to take a break and control but Garner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Garner is pressing down on Ganes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Garner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Garner tries to get out of the position.
Ganes stopping the sweep attempt from Garner.
Garner keeping moving, preventing Ganes from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Ganes drives through with a takedown into Garner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ganes wants to stand and escape but instead Garner has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Garner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ganes pulls Garner in close to prevent any damage.
Ganes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Garner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ganes throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ganes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Garner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garner wants to get up but he can't break Ganes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cereal Ganes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Ganes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Ganes.
Ganes wants to advance to full mount but Garner doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB#
Garner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ganes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garner has Ganes pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garner controls Ganes momentarily but Ganes frees himself.
Ganes trying to control but Garner is working from the bottom. #T1#
Garner keeping full guard, as Ganes tries to pass.
Garner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ganes trying to control the position from guard on top but Garner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Garner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ganes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ganes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Ganes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ganes has managed to get both his arms back between Garner's legs - danger averted.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ganes trying to control the position from guard on top but Garner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Ganes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Garner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ganes is in Garner's guard.
Ganes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Garner wants to stand and escape but Ganes is having none of it. #SU2#
Ganes gets to his feet. Garner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Ganes drives through with a takedown into Garner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Garner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Garner is trying to keep Ganes in close.
#T3#
Garner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ganes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ganes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ganes trying to control the position from guard on top but Garner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ganes controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Garner is looking to stand up but Ganes isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Garner swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD2#
Ganes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ganes is breathing heavily.
Garner wants to sweep but Ganes has passed to side control!
Garner is pushing Ganes's head away, looking to escape. Ganes manages to hold on to the position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garner is trying to improve his position.
Ganes controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cereal Ganes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Garner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Garner breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Ganes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ganes lands in his opponent's guard.
Garner trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganes trying to control but Garner is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Garner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ganes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ganes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ganes throws a big right hand that misses.
Ganes content to stall in guard here.
Ganes works over Garner with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ganes wants to stand but Garner is controlling his posture from full guard.
Garner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Garner misses with a low kick.#TD2#
Ganes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ganes prevents Garner from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Ganes wants to work for an arm triangle but Garner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Garner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Ganes trying to control the position from guard on top but Garner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ganes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Garner is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ganes, into his guard. #REVR#
Ganes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ganes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garner throwing strikes from guard but Ganes blocks nicely. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Garner wants to stand but Ganes is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ganes is trying to control the position but Garner postures up.
Garner chips away with some ground and pound.
Ganes keeping moving, preventing Garner from controlling successfully.
Josh Garner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garner is looking to stand up but Ganes won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Josh Garner.
I think Ganes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cereal Ganes! |
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