Originally Posted by
Vaughany
WTF? Jabouin was easily gettin the better of the stand-up and landing more. I dont know how anybody can surmise that Garza is quicker when he was the one getting leg kicked and punched in the face until he locked the flying triangle in!
Sherdog:
Jabouin is simply brutalizing Garza with leg kicks early. One particularly hard strike cuts Garza’s leg out from underneath. A punch soon after knocks his mouthpiece out. Another kick buckles the American’s left leg and he tries to retaliate with one of his own. Midway through the round, Garza ties up, lands knees and leaps into a triangle choke.
MMAJunkie:
The fighters trade shorts early and then reset and circle. The lankier Garza is the aggressor, but Jabouin backs him up with low kicks and punches. Garza lands a nice straight right and kick to the body. Jabouin tries to counter, but Garza puts him in the clinch and partially connects on knees. Jabouin breaks off a lands nice spinning back kick that delights the crowd. A low kick then drops Garza, and he follows it with another. Jabouin waits for him to get back. Garza clinches in the center of the cage before breaking off and landing a low kick. Jabouin tags him with a punch that dislodges Garza's mouthpiece for a quick timeout. Jabouin lands a few more low kicks. Garza is pressing the action but getting peppered with shots. Jabouin throws a leg, but Garza answers with a couple of his own