![]() Garcia blocked most of the onslaught and fired back with leg kicks and boxing that backed-up Steelsmith. Round 2, Steelsmith really turned it on throwing a barrage of punches at Garcia. The edge went to Garcia for his power, ring control and sweeping leg kicks. Round 1 was close with both fighters really letting their hands go and the occasional kick being fired. Team Nielsen American Boxing and Nakmuay (Thai word for a Muay Thai fighter) Francisco Garcia had their Thai Boxing tested from top to bottom with the taller well schooled and trained fighter in Steelsmith.Ĭonditioning was even, heart was even, this fight came down to who had the better game plan, technique, and the application of both. Steelsmith, the noticeably taller fighter had the strategic and tactical advantage. ![]() This was an exciting battle to determine who the best 168lb striker and arguably the best Muay Thai gym in San Diego is, with both fighters featuring San Diego Muay Thai Champions in their corners! In Steelsmith’s corner he had former Muay Thai World Champion Melchor Menor and current Muay Thai World Champion Mike LeMaire and in Garcia’s corner former Muay Thai World Champion and WBC National Champion Dave Nielsen. This Muay Thai match-up was for the IAMTF Super Middleweight Western Title. James Steelsmith WCK Muay Thai Weigh-ins. ![]()
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