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Volume 32: Adam vs Garnet PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Carrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JR Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carrey comes to the cage accompanied by When the man comes around - Johnny Cash. The crowd seem to be enjoying Powell's choice of entrance music: Sound of Madness. Jim Carrey has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Carrey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JR Powell!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Carrey's guard.
Carrey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carrey manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Carrey looking for a guillotine from mount but Powell is having none of it.
Carrey looking for a guillotine from mount but Powell is having none of it.
Carrey looking to secure an arm triangle but Powell defends it well.
Powell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Powell wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Carrey.
Powell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell moves into full guard.
Powell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carrey manages to get himself to full guard.
Powell preventing the sweep.
Carrey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Powell is controlling him.
Carrey lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Powell!
Powell tries to reverse the position but Carrey maintains control.
Powell blocking the ground and pound.
Powell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Powell that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Carrey lands with some strikes.
Powell is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Powell wants to improve his position but Carrey is controlling well.
Powell looks gassed!
Carrey frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Powell prevents Carrey from taking his back.
Powell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Carrey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carrey looking for a sweep. Not yet Carrey, not yet.
Carrey will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell throws a big right hand that misses.
Powell slips nicely into half guard.
Carrey 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.
Carrey is trying to stand.
Powell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Powell wants to control but Carrey is keeping him busy.
Carrey looks like he's trying to stand up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Carrey has a takedown stuffed.
Powell wants to clinch.
Powell tries to land a leg kick but Carrey saw it coming and moves away.
Powell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Carrey sprawls well initially but Powell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Powell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carrey defends it well.
Powell thows a huge punch but Carrey dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carrey actively working from the bottom here.
Powell not doing much here.
Powell wants to pass the guard but Carrey is defending well.
Powell is looking to take a break and control but Carrey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carrey works his way to full guard. Good work.
Carrey keeping moving, preventing Powell from controlling successfully.
Powell tries to free his leg and advance position but Carrey is retaining full guard.
Carrey wants to sweep here but Powell controlling him for the moment.
Carrey looking for a guillotine here but Powell defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JR Powell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Powell looks for the body kick but Carrey saw that one coming.
Carrey blocks a head kick by Powell.
Carrey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carrey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carrey misses with a takedown attempt - Powell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Carrey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Powell throws a right hand that Carrey ducks under and follows up with a left that Carrey also avoids with ease.
Carrey blocks a head kick by Powell.
Carrey closes the distance and clinches up with Powell, looking for a takedown. Carrey pushes Powell against the cage but Powell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Powell rushes Carrey and presses him up against the cage.
Carrey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Powell just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Powell. No joy for Carrey on that attempt.
Powell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Powell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Powell trying to control but Carrey is having none of it.
Carrey is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Carrey is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Powell postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Carrey looks a forlorn figure.
Powell looking to control but Carrey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Powell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Carrey has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Carrey is looking to improve his position but Powell isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Powell thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carrey holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Powell tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Powell tries to control but Carrey wriggling away.
Powell throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Carrey regains half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Carrey looking for submissions off his back.
Powell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carrey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powell prevents Carrey from improving his position.
JR Powell has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrey won't allow Powell to pass to mount.
Carrey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carrey is not content to let Powell control the position.
Powell is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Carrey has managed to free his arm - good work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Carrey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Powell tries to avoid it but Carrey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Powell to the ground. Powell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Powell tries a head kick but it misses.
Powell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Powell closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Powell lands in his opponent's guard.
Carrey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carrey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Powell passes Carrey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Powell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Carrey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Powell wants to work for an arm triangle but Carrey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Powell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carrey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Powell wants to pass the guard but Carrey is defending well.
Carrey gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JR Powell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Carrey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Carrey wants to work for an arm triangle but Powell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Powell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Carrey drops back looking for a leg! Powell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Powell manages to kick Carrey off! Carrey jumps back into Powell's guard.
Powell is pulling down on Carrey's head. It's preventing any offense from Carrey, at least for the moment.
Powell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Powell is trying to control the action in half guard but Carrey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Carrey is looking for a sweep. Powell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Powell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrey is trying to get back to full guard.
Powell is trying to control. Carrey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carrey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carrey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carrey is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Powell pulls his head out easily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice body kick there by Powell.
Carrey throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Powell's head.
Powell tries to close the distance and clinch but Carrey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Powell tries to clinch there but Carrey circles away.
Carrey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Carrey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
JR Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carrey rushes Powell and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell is pushing Carrey up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Powell is pressed up against the cage. Carrey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Powell down to the mat. Powell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Carrey scores with a jab to the body.
Carrey is looking to score with low kicks.
Powell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Powell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Carrey sprawls well initially but Powell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Carrey looking for submissions off his back.
Powell wants to free his trapped foot but Carrey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Carrey is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Powell pulls his head out easily.
Carrey is pressing down on Powell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Carrey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Powell is one step ahead there.
Powell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Powell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carrey looking for a sweep. Not yet Carrey, not yet.
Powell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Carrey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Carrey being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carrey lands a head kick. Powell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carrey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carrey scores with a takedown into Powell's guard.
Powell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Carrey tries to free his leg and advance position but Powell is retaining full guard.
Powell manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Powell looking to control but Carrey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Carrey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jim Carrey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carrey regains half guard.
JR Powell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carrey wants to improve his position but Powell is controlling well.
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 Jim Carrey.
Well Powell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JR Powell!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anders Tolborg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Howell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolborg comes to the cage accompanied by Because I Got High. Lester Howell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anders Tolborg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lester Howell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolborg swinging wilding here.
Tolborg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Lester Howell has been cut.
Howell clinches up with Tolborg and pushes him back against the cage.
Tolborg is looking to break free of the clinch but Howell has double underhooks.
Tolborg misses with a punch on the inside.
Howell controlling the action here for a moment.
Tolborg has a couple of punches blocked by Howell.
Tolborg gets underhooks to prevent Howell's takedown attempt.
Howell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tolborg misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Howell.
Howell swings wildly with an uppercut but Tolborg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Howell lands a shot to the body.
Tolborg is looking to break free of the clinch but Howell has double underhooks.
Howell effectively controlling the action here.
Howell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Howell keeps control of Tolborg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tolborg wants to get back to striking at distance but Howell won't allow it.
Tolborg misses with a punch on the inside.
Tolborg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tolborg working aggressively here.
Howell slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolborg swings wildly with an uppercut but Howell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tolborg misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tolborg.
A nice left hand lands by Howell.
Howell misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Howell - that landed with a thud.
Howell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tolborg is trying to break the clinch but Howell has him pressed against the cage.
Tolborg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Howell has him pressed against the cage.
Howell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tolborg has a couple of punches blocked by Howell.
Howell lands a nice uppercut.
Howell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Howell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tolborg backwards.
Tolborg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Howells head.
Tolborg is trying to break the clinch but Howell has him pressed against the cage.
Howell lands with a right to the head.
Howell has Tolborg pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Howell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tolborg tumbling to the mat - Howell dives into Tolborg's guard.
Howell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolborg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howell is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Howell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tolborg's head.
Tolborg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Howell on the ground.
Tolborg being controlled here, momentarily.
Tolborg can't keep his opponent in guard - Howell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolborg is looking for a sweep. Howell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Howell seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tolborg is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lester Howell!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jonas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blanket Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Bad as his entrance music. Blanket Jackson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Jonas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blanket Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson has Jonas up against the cage in a clinch.
Jonas pulls guard.
Jonas is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jonas manages to break the clinch.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jonas won't be happy with that.
Jonas can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Jonas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jonas tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the action but Jonas is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jonas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jonas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson swings around for an armbar but Jonas sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jackson's guard.
Jackson looks gassed!
Jonas trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jonas distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Jonas defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jonas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A low kick from Jonas misses
and Jackson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jonas digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Jonas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jonas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jonas is trying to trip Jackson. He has hold of a leg but Jackson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jonas persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jonas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jonas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jackson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jonas uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonas decides to stand back up.
Jonas lands a nice looking body shot.
Jonas clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jonas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jonas doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jonas tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jonas has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jonas turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Jonas stands up and beckons Jackson to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Jonas.
Jonas darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jonas walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jonas lands a head kick!
Jonas tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Jonas, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Jonas against the cage but Jonas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jonas tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jonas dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jonas darts in trying to clinch
and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Jonas didn't expect that.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jonas is keeping the position for now.
Jonas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Jonas is keeping the position.
Jon Jonas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jonas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Jackson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Jonas screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Jackson! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Blanket Jackson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Medin Sirovica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Thunderstruck - AC/DC kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Medin Sirovica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronnie Storm!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirovica keeps the fight on the outside.
Ronnie Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Storm digs a good body shot into Sirovica's ribs.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
Storm tries to clinch there but Sirovica circles away.
Storm shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sirovica as he jumps to the side.
Sirovica misses with a double jab.
Sirovica misses with a wild combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sirovica!
Sirovica closes the distance and pushes Storm back into the cage.
Storm controlling the action here for a moment.
Storm lands a shoulder strike.
Storm has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sirovica is trying to keep an underhook but Storm manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sirovica makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Storm tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sirovica counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica tries for a takedown but Storm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Storm throws a leg kick
and Sirovica counters with a straight right hand.
Storm drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sirovica pushes Storm away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Storm gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sirovica is looking to get back to his feet here but Storm is keeping cool and he's managed to take Sirovica's back.
Storm looking for the choke from the back.
Storm is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Sirovica. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Storm doesn't have the hooks in and Sirovica manages to turn into his guard.
Sirovica won't allow Storm to sweep him here.
Storm looks gassed!
Sirovica trying to stand up but can't free himself from Storm's guard.
Storm doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica gets to his feet - Storm follows without any prompting.
Storm moves into the clinch.
Storm tries for a takedown but Sirovica manages to get underhooks.
Storm lands a shoulder strike.
Storm tries for a takedown. No joy.
Medin Sirovica has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie Storm.
Sirovica goes for a takedown in the clinch but Storm prevents it.
Storm has picked Sirovica up - he's going for a ride! Storm dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirovica avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Storm.
Sirovica looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Storm lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sirovica is trying to stand up here but Storm is controlling him well.
Storm lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Storm pulls his head out easily.
Storm winds up and cracks Sirovica with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Storm working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Storm is nestled in close to Sirovica, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sirovica blocking the ground and pound attempt from Storm.
Sirovica is trying to stand.
Storm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ground and pound from Storm.
Storm looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sirovica with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Storm not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sirovica taking some punishment here, with Storm in his half guard.
Storm is keen to just control but Sirovica is a slippery customer.
Sirovica wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Storm fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sirovica moves away from the strike by Storm.
Sirovica shoots in but Storm avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A big right from Storm misses.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirovica moves away.
Sirovica rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Storm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Storm closes the distance but Sirovica moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sirovica looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Storm with a poor takedown
and Sirovica counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Storm throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Storm looking for a sweep. Not yet Storm, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Storm dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sirovica throws a right and a left that Storm avoids nicely.
Storm gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sirovica holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sirovica blocking some punches.
Storm is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sirovica has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Storm is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Storm fails to land.
Sirovica lands a takedown into guard.
Sirovica wants to stand and escape but instead Storm has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sirovica is trying to keep Storm in close.
Storm won't allow Sirovica to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Sirovica is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Storm avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Storm passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Storm working the ground and pound.
Sirovica tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Storm tries for a kimura but Sirovica is defending well.
Storm working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sirovica manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Storm passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Storm is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Storm pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sirovica is trying to stand up.
Storm lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sirovica keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm with shots to the head and body - Sirovica looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ronnie Storm has got the better of the ground game so far.
Storm breaks from Sirovica's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Storm landing strikes from the mount and Sirovica is in trouble!
Sirovica is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sirovica in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sirovica is working to get back to half guard.
Storm working Sirovica over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Sirovica is bucking up trying to escape but Storm cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sirovica is bucking up trying to escape but Storm cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Storm landing strikes from the mount and Sirovica is in trouble!
Storm is landing with some decent strikes but Sirovica is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sirovica is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Storm looking to control but Sirovica is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sirovica tries to buck Storm off but he can't manage it.
Storm unloading with bombs!
Sirovica tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Storm looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Storm takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Storm lands a nice shot to the head.
Sirovica is trying to stand up.
A nice elbow there by Storm.
Storm lands a big elbow.
Storm is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sirovica is surviving well by controlling Storm's body position as best he can.
Sirovica regains half guard.
Storm lands strikes from half guard.
Sirovica is trying to stand up here but Storm is controlling him well.
Storm lands with a punch from half guard.
Sirovica is looking for a sweep. Storm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Storm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sirovica's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Storm decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Storm missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Storm is nestled in close to Sirovica, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sirovica is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sirovica looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Storm prevents Sirovica from standing back up.
Storm lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Storm prevents Sirovica from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Storm looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sirovica with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica tries to get to full guard but Storm has control of the leg.
Storm is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sirovica looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Storm content to control rather than advance.
Sirovica wants to get back to his feet.
Sirovica actively working from the bottom here.
Storm is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sirovica!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Storm connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sirovica in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Storm looking to land elbow strikes but Sirovica uses the position to regain half guard.
Storm trying to control from half guard but Sirovica is working away.
Sirovica is trying to stand back up but Storm is controlling him
Sirovica has hold of Storm's hands but Storm slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sirovica wants to improve his position but Storm is controlling well.
Well, if Storm is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sirovica is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica tries to roll over but Storm keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Storm looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Storm keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sirovica's head.
Sirovica looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Storm is in close to Sirovica's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sirovica wants to stand and escape but Storm is having none of it.
Sirovica has an active guard here but Storm has managed to pass into half guard.
Ronnie Storm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sirovica tries to get to full guard but Storm has control of the leg.
Storm in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sirovica tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Storm!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronnie Storm!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Michael Jackson and Too Many DJs - Rock with you kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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149 lbs
4 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Aldo misses.
Jackson moves out of range as Aldo strikes.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson misses with a head shot. Aldo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Aldo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a strike but Aldo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jackson wants to control but Aldo passes easily into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aldo is working away from the top position though.
Aldo wants to stand but Jackson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Aldo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson pushes Aldo off and gets back to his feet.
Aldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Aldo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jackson.
Aldo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Donk. Aldo catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Aldo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aldo misses with a series of wild punches.
Aldo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Michael Jackson has been cut.
Aldo throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Aldo scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aldo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Aldo sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A lazy left from Aldo finds it's target.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Aldo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aldo lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Aldo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Aldo throws a big shot that misses.
Aldo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Aldo scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Aldo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jose Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aldo is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Aldo circles away and we're back to standing.
Danga de danga de dang - Aldo scores with a four punch combination!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jackson.
Aldo tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Aldo finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
Aldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Aldo scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aldo.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Aldo digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Aldo. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Aldo thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Aldo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aldo throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aldo swivels and escapes.
Jackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aldo.
Aldo misses with an uppercut.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aldo tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aldo to the ground. Aldo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aldo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Aldo scores with a jab to the body.
Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Aldo which made him look bad.
Aldo misses with a series of wild punches.
Aldo throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aldo tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aldo to the ground. Aldo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aldo, as that shot connected.
Aldo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jose Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aldo as he avoids it easily.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aldo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jose Aldo is winning the standup battle so far.
Aldo thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aldo circles away.
Aldo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aldo swivels and escapes.
Michael Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aldo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aldo dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
Jackson slips under a jab from Aldo.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Aldo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Aldo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice combination there by Aldo.
Aldo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Aldo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Aldo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aldo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but Aldo denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Aldo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Aldo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Jackson's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Aldo, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Aldo against the cage but Aldo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aldo's corner calls for a 1-2. Aldo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Aldo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jackson.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aldo as he jumps to the side.
Aldo misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Aldo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aldo 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.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Aldo sprawls well.
Aldo misses with a double jab.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Aldo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aldo keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Aldo wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aldo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aldo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aldo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Aldo pulls his head out easily.
Aldo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aldo wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Michael Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Aldo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jose Aldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Aldo is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Aldo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aldo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Aldo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Asturiem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Grazies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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197 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Asturiem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Royce Grazies!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asturiem throws a series of punches but Grazies moves out of range.
Asturiem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grazies swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Asturiem wants to clinch up but Grazies keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Asturiem throws a series of punches but Grazies avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asturiem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grazies moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grazies fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Grazies with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Asturiem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alexander Asturiem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Grazies.
Grazies throws a left and a right that both miss
and Asturiem counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asturiem misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grazies misses with a takedown attempt - Asturiem sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Grazies doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Asturiem counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Asturiem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Asturiem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asturiem lands with a nice combination. Grazies backs away looking to recover.
Asturiem looks to land a combination but Grazies avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Asturiem dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Asturiem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grazies looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Asturiem tries to bum rush Grazies with a series of wild strikes but Grazies uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asturiem misses with a double jab.
Asturiem really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Asturiem darts in and clinches Grazies up against the cage.
Asturiem pulls Grazies into guard.
Grazies trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grazies stops Asturiem from standing up.
Asturiem on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Asturiem tries to get out of the position.
Grazies pushes down on Asturiem's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Asturiem is trying to stand up here but Grazies is controlling him well.
Grazies is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grazies wants to work for an arm triangle but Asturiem is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grazies tries to pass to full mount but Asturiem defends it.
Grazies works his foot free and advances to mount.
Asturiem really wants to buck Grazies off and get back to his feet.
Grazies looking to isolate an arm here. Asturiem doesn't see it coming and as Grazies extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Grazies!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Royce Grazies!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Donald Register (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Branham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Register comes to the cage accompanied by Mama Said Knock You Out. Branham has chosen You Can Hate Me Now as his entrance music. Joshua Branham struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donald Register!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joshua Branham!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Register, pushing him back against the cage.
Branham jumps into guard, dragging Register to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Branham tries to strike from the bottom.
Branham trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Register trying to stand up but can't free himself from Branham's guard.
Branham doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Register showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branham manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Donald Register seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branham takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Branham fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Branham.
Register throws a good cross that connects.
Branham closes the distance and pushes Register back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Register.
Branham prevents Register from breaking the clinch.
Register blocks a body shot from Branham.
Register can't break the clinch.
Register escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Register avoids a punch combination nicely.
Branham looks gassed!
Register throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Branham sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Register throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Branham sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Register is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Register throws a right and a left that Branham avoids nicely.
Register throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Donald Register is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Branham circles away from the clinch attempt
and Branham counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Register forces Branham back against the cage and clinches.
Register escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Branham looks up at the clock. Bad move! Register lands a right hand from hell, dropping Branham. Register pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Register!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between DJ Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and I Was Trained by (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Smith might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to DownFall. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DJ Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, I Was Trained by!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trained by takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Trained by shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Trained by's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Trained by wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Trained by blocks it.
Trained by is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Smith can't fight it off and eventually Trained by manages to take the fight to the floor. Smith looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Trained by passes into side control.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trained by wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Trained by working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trained by prevents Smith from standing back up.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trained by not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Still in half guard, Trained by seems content to control.
Trained by trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Smith tries to roll over but Trained by keeps him under control.
Smith is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Trained by pulls his head out easily.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Trained by trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trained by tries to clinch up.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Trained by blocks with his arms.
Smith landing knees to the head.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Trained by's takedown attempt.
Smith misses with a knee strike.
Trained by can't get the takedown.
DJ Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of I Was Trained by.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Trained by jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Trained by gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Trained by gets the takedown into side control.
Trained by is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Trained by wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trained by is working to tighten is grip on Smith's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Smith has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Trained by is really squeezing tight and eventually Smith passes out! Trained by breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). I Was Trained by!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erik Badass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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194 lbs
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187 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erik Badass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badass missing with a left hand there. Edwards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Badass lands a head shot.
It looks like Matt Edwards has been cut.
No luck for Edwards with that takedown attempt.
Badass throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Badass.
Badass throws a jab but it's blocked by Edwards.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Badass as he avoids it easily.
Badass fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Edwards on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badass cracks Edwards with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Edwards looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Badass finish him?
Edwards is rocked!
Badass fails to land with a series of punches.
Edwards blocks a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Badass - that will leave a mark!
Edwards looks gassed!
An inside leg kick lands from Badass.
Badass throws an overhand right that drops Edwards like a sack of potatoes! Badass dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Badass!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rob Adam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Garnet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Grateful Deads- Truckin'. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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181 lbs
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180 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Adam!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Garnet!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garnet checks a low kick from Adam.
Adam misses with an attempted mid kick.
Garnet walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adam checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A punch combination from Adam misses.
Adam throws the left hand but Garnet avoids the punch easily.
Adam throws a push kick but Garnet slaps the foot to one side.
Adam attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slapping body kick lands there for Adam.
Garnet moves away from the strike by Adam.
A bone on bone clash there as Garnet blocks the leg kick.
Garnet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adam ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adam throws the left hand but Garnet avoids the punch easily.
Adam misses with a wild body shot.
Adam motions for Garnet to come forward. Adam throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam is looking to clinch but Garnet is avoiding it.
Adam throws a leg kick
and Garnet decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Adam's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adam is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garnet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garnet wants to sweep here but Adam controlling him for the moment.
Garnet trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Adam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garnet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garnet is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garnet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adam is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adam is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Garnet looking for subs off his back but Adam has passed one foot through into half guard.
Garnet is trying to get back to full guard.
Adam is taking a breather. Garnet 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.
Adam wants to stand up but Garnet is controlling the position.
Garnet is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Adam wants to pass the guard but Garnet is defending well.
Well, if Adam is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Garnet slips a straight right by Adam.
Adam lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Garnet will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adam misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Garnet throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adam's waist but Adam gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Garnet off to one side.
Adam takes a swing at Garnet's ribcage but misses.
Garnet blocks a head kick by Adam.
Adam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garnet changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Adam looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garnet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adam.
A head kick by Adam misses
and Garnet counters with a nice double leg into side control. Adam won't be happy with that.
Garnet wants to control for a moment but Adam uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adam prevents Garnet from improving his position.
Garnet is staying active underneath Adam, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Adam dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Garnet checks a leg kick nicely.
Garnet drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Garnet thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Adam is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Adam bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Garnet's guard.
Garnet escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Adam decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Adam looks to score with a jab to the body but Garnet is just out of range.
Adam misses with a body shot
and Garnet counters with a single leg into guard. Adam didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garnet postures up.
Adam pulls Garnet in close to prevent any damage.
Garnet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Garnet wants to pass the guard but Adam is keeping the position.
Garnet prevents Adam from getting back to his feet.
Garnet chips away with some ground and pound.
Adam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garnet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garnet thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Garnet is breathing heavily.
Garnet is pushing down on Adam's leg trying to pass to half guard. Adam is fighting to maintain full guard but Garnet has managed to sneak the leg through.
Adam is concentrating on defense, preventing Garnet from advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adam wants to get back to his feet.
Garnet works his way into side control.
Garnet tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Josh Garnet has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adam is working to avoid the ground and pound but Garnet connects with a decent elbow.
Adam is looking for a sweep.
Garnet cracks Adam with a big right hand but Adam just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garnet creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Adam sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Adam pushes Garnet away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Garnet gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Adam takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Adam wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Garnet is putting a hurting on Adam here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam prevents Garnet from moving into mount.
Garnet connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Adam some visible discomfort.
Garnet working away.
Garnet working the head and body with strikes.
Adam avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Garnet.
You can see the frustration on Adam's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Garnet in side control, throwing shots but Adam defends.
Adam struggling a bit here.
Adam tries to escape but Garnet is in control.
Garnet working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garnet. That's going to slow Adam down.
Adam throws a hook but Garnet avoids it easily.
Adam attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Adam thows a leg kick but Garnet checks it
and Garnet counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Garnet.
Garnet looking to pass the guard.
Garnet wants to control from the top but Adam keeps moving.
Garnet postures up in Adam's guard and throws a big left but Adam blocks it.
Adam wants to hit a switch here but Garnet passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Adam there!
Garnet wants to control the pace but Adam is squirming around nicely.
Garnet scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Garnet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
A big right from Adam misses.
Garnet changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Adam looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Adam is not content to let Garnet control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Adam can't do much from the bottom here.
Garnet tries to move into full mount but can't pass Adam's legs.
Garnet works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Adam tries to improve position but can't.
The ground and pound from Garnet seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Garnet in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Adam can't do much from the bottom here.
Adam is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Garnet has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam struggling a bit here.
Garnet working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Adam is trying to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Garnet crashes against the mat.
Garnet cracks Adam with a big right hand but Adam just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ground and pound from Garnet seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Adam throws a solid leg kick but Garnet takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Adam.
Garnet takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adam misses with a body punch
and Garnet counters with a shoot takedown. Adam fights it but they end up in guard.
Adam keeping moving, preventing Garnet from controlling successfully.
Garnet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garnet is looking to work some ground and pound but Adam has wrist control.
Adam wants to stand up but Garnet is controlling him.
Adam has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Adam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam wants to sweep here but Garnet controlling him for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Adam throws a leg kick but Garnet sees it coming and moves out of range.
Garnet gets a takedown into half guard.
Garnet sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adam defending well though.
Adam avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garnet.
Garnet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garnet tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adam knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Garnet is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adam sees it coming and defends easily.
Adam kicks off Garnet and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garnet throws out a loose jab but Adam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garnet slips a jab and a cross from Adam.
Garnet moves out of range of the strikes.
Adam stuns Garnet with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Adam fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garnet.
Adam throws a head kick but Garnet moves out of range.
Adam throws a leg kick but Garnet sees it coming and moves out of range.
Adam is looking to wear down Garnet with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Garnet looks to score with a jab to the body but Adam is just out of range.
Adam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garnet counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Garnet.
Garnet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Garnet really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Adam misses with a series of wild punches.
Garnet slips under a jab.
Rob Adam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garnet ducks right into an uppercut from Adam.
Adam throws a leg kick
and Garnet counters with a takedown into side control.
Garnet is chipping away with strikes.
An elbow from Garnet crashes against the mat.
Garnet prevents Adam from escaping the position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Garnet working the head and body with strikes.
Garnet lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Adam down.
Garnet landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam taking a bit of punishment here - Garnet scoring with strikes.
Adam tries to buck Garnet off but Garnet is having none of it.
Garnet tries for a kimura but Adam is defending well.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Garnet cracks Adam with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Adam is trying to control Garnet's posture but Garnet avoids it.
Garnet working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Garnet cracks Adam with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Garnet wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Adam, who protects the arm well.
Adam wants to control but Garnet postures up.
Garnet throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Adam is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Adam is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Garnet asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Garnet shoots in for a takedown but Adam shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam throws a body punch but Garnet moves out of range.
Adam fails to land with a series of punches.
Adam thows a body shot but no joy.
Garnet ducks under a wild hook from Adam.
Adam throws a lazy head kick
and Garnet counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Adam!
Adam in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Garnet with shots to the head and body - Adam looks very uncomfortable down there.
Garnet is landing with some decent strikes but Adam is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The referee warns Adam that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Garnet lands a heavy elbow.
Adam is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garnet looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Garnet putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Adam is rocked!
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!
Garnet in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Oh Adam is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adam tries to lock up and control but Garnet gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Garnet connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Garnet breaks from Adam's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Garnet lands with some strikes.
A nice elbow there by Garnet.
Adam tries to lock up and control but Garnet gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adam in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Adam tries to reverse the position but Garnet maintains control.
Adam seems to have got his legs back now.
Garnet with the ground and pound from mount.
Garnet with shots to the head and body - Adam looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Garnet dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Adam throws out a loose jab but Garnet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Adam.
Adam thows a body shot but no joy.
Adam lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Garnet throws a jab when Adam was well out of range.
Adam takes a swing at Garnet's ribcage but misses.
Adam throws a shot to the body.
Garnet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Adam throws a jab but it's blocked by Garnet.
Garnet avoids the body shot from Adam.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam tries to clinch
and Garnet counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Adam working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garnet.
Adam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garnet is one step ahead there.
Garnet controlling from the top position.
Adam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adam trying to keep a closed guard but Garnet is proving a slippery customer.
Garnet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Garnet postures up and lands a big shot to Adam's brow.
Adam wants to stand and escape but Garnet is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garnet working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Garnet is working Adam over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Adam keeping moving, preventing Garnet from controlling successfully.
Garnet advances position into side control!
Garnet tries to score with some ground and pound. Adam controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Garnet working the head with strikes.
Adam is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Garnet working the body and head with strikes.
Garnet is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Adam has escaped the position, nice work there.
Adam explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam just misses with a punch to the body.
Rob Adam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adam tries to clinch
and Garnet counters with a shoot takedown. Adam fights it but they end up in guard.
Adam is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Adam wants to sweep but no luck.
Garnet looking to pass the guard.
Garnet is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Adam has Garnet pulled in close to control his posture.
Garnet content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garnet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Adam kicks Garnet off and gets to his feet.
Josh Garnet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garnet fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Adam sprawls well initially but Garnet persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Garnet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garnet is keen to just control but Adam is a slippery customer.
Adam keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Garnet misses with a head shot. Adam uses the momentum to regain guard.
Adam is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Garnet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garnet is trying to drag Adam to the mat but Adam just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Adam unloads a knee to the mid-section. Garnet lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Garnet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Garnet 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:49
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Garnet!
Josh Garnet is the new welterweight champion!
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