TDF 8: James vs. Carlson PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Makai Yakuza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen Kings and Queesn - Aerosmith as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Yakuza
vs
Williams

200 cm
19
265 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

190 cm
19
270 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Makai Yakuza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, TJ Williams!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yakuza sprawls well. Yakuza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yakuza.
Yakuza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yakuza misses with the combination.
Williams looks for a takedown but Yakuza sprawls well.
Makai Yakuza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Williams.
Yakuza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yakuza defends it nicely.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Yakuza circles away.
TJ Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yakuza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Williams moves into range and clinches up with Yakuza.
Yakuza is trying to break the clinch but Williams is controlling him.
Yakuza is trying to force a seperation but Williams has the dominant position.

Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yakuza looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yakuza throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yakuza.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Yakuza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Yakuza does no damage.
Yakuza moves out of range of the body kick from Williams.

Williams bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Yakuza is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Yakuza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakuza is pushing Williams's head away, looking to escape. Williams manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Yakuza is avoiding damage well.

Williams decides to stand back up.
Yakuza throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range.
Yakuza misses with a wild combination.
Williams tries to clinch but Yakuza is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakuza throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Yakuza which made him look bad.
Williams shoots in for a double leg but Yakuza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams looks gassed!

Yakuza tries to keep at a distance but Williams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Williams prevents Yakuza from breaking the clinch.
Yakuza tries to break free but Williams pushes him back against the cage.

Williams breaks the clinch.
Yakuza lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yakuza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yakuza swivels and escapes.
Yakuza throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yakuza but Yakuza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yakuza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Williams closes the distance and clinches.

Williams breaks from the clinch.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Yakuza shows good takedown defense.
Yakuza throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Yakuza.
Yakuza throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yakuza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Williams throws a body kick that misses.
Yakuza misses with the combination.
Yakuza throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Yakuza scores with a one two! Williams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yakuza lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yakuza misses with the combination.
Yakuza throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Makai Yakuza dominated that round.
That's time! Yakuza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Yakuza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Williams drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Yakuza is retaining full guard.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yakuza is keeping the position for now.
Yakuza wants to stand and escape but Williams is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Williams tries to stand but Yakuza is controlling from the bottom.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yakuza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Williams throws a strike but Yakuza rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Yakuza gets to his feet - Williams follows without any prompting.
Williams is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakuza throws a combination. Williams tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Yakuza throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Yakuza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yakuza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yakuza counters with a two punch combo.
Yakuza misses with a combination

and Williams counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Yakuza!
The referee warns Yakuza that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Yakuza wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking to finish Yakuza with some ground and pound. This is bad for Yakuza!
Yakuza is bucking up trying to escape but Williams cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yakuza wants to try and get back to his feet.
Yakuza is in a horrible position here. Williams smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
You get the feeling that Yakuza really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Williams working for a guillotine from mount but Yakuza is in no mood to give up.
Yakuza avoids a strike by Williams and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Williams's guard! Fantastic escape!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakuza would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Yakuza stands and steps away. Williams gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yakuza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yakuza misses with a combination
and Williams counters with a lovely shot to the body.

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.
Yakuza displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Yakuza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Yakuza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yakuza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Makai Yakuza is winning the standup battle so far.
Yakuza blocks a head kick by Williams.
Yakuza throws a left and a right that both miss

and Williams counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Yakuza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Williams has him pressed against the cage.

Yakuza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yakuza misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Yakuza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yakuza checks a leg kick.
Williams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yakuza counters with a three punch combo that has Williams backing up. Williams nods at Yakuza to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yakuza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Makai Yakuza will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Yakuza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yakuza checks a leg kick nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Williams misses with a double jab
and Yakuza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yakuza.
Yakuza throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.

Williams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yakuza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yakuza is looking to break free of the clinch but Williams has double underhooks.

Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yakuza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Williams drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Williams lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Williams throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Williams tries for a kimura but Yakuza is defending well.
Williams tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

Williams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Yakuza explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakuza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Williams counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Yakuza is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Yakuza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Makai Yakuza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yakuza throws a combination. Williams tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Yakuza lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yakuza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Yakuza.
Yakuza throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yakuza misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yakuza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yakuza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Yakuza both land. Nice combination.
Yakuza throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
Yakuza stuffs the takedown attempt from Williams. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Makai Yakuza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Williams.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Yakuza looks to land a combination. Williams sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yakuza.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakuza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yakuza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yakuza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yakuza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Makai Yakuza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A right-left combo lands from Yakuza.
Yakuza falls off balance throwing a combination

and Williams counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yakuza won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yakuza is working to avoid the ground and pound but Williams connects with a decent elbow.
TJ Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makai Yakuza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Yakuza throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

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 Makai Yakuza.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yakuza, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Makai Yakuza!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between TJ McGray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Krueger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGray comes to the cage accompanied by crazy train. This should be a great matchup!

McGray
vs
Krueger

188 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

184 cm
18
204 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, TJ McGray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Krueger!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krueger throws a head kick that misses.
Krueger tries for a takedown but McGray sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

McGray shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McGray wants to take a breather but Krueger is having none of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McGray connects with a nice short shot to Krueger's temple.
Krueger is looking to escape.

McGray decides to stand up.
McGray shoots in for a takedown but Krueger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Krueger has his takedown stuffed

and McGray counters with a single leg into guard. Krueger didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krueger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McGray is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McGray works his way to full guard. Good work.
McGray on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGray tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGray pulls Krueger in close to prevent any damage.
McGray wants to sweep but no luck.

McGray pushes Krueger off and scrambles back to his feet.
Krueger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGray as he avoids it easily.
TJ McGray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Krueger.
Krueger slaps away a takedown attempt from McGray, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGray shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krueger as he jumps to the side.
Krueger stuffs the takedown attempt from McGray. McGray gets slowly back to his feet.
Krueger shoots in for a takedown but McGray shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krueger tries to clinch up.

McGray clinches up against the cage.
Krueger gets underhooks to prevent McGray's takedown attempt.
Krueger trying to stall but McGray improves his position.
McGray tries to break the clinch but Krueger is controlling the position.
Krueger stops a takedown attempt from McGray.
McGray is breathing heavily.

Krueger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

McGray shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Krueger trying to keep a closed guard but McGray is proving a slippery customer.
McGray won't allow Krueger to get back to his feet.
McGray trying to control but Krueger is working from the bottom.
Krueger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGray scoring with punches to the head and body.
McGray landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krueger controls McGray momentarily but McGray frees himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGray stopping the sweep attempt from Krueger.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Krueger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and McGray counters with a takedown into side control.
Krueger is working to avoid the ground and pound but McGray connects with a decent elbow.
McGray working the head and body with strikes.
Krueger tries to bench press McGray off him but McGray keeps the position.
McGray slows the pace down.
Krueger is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McGray is controlling him well.
Krueger manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McGray postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Krueger to stand up.
McGray misses with a takedown attempt
and Krueger counters with a left and a right that stings McGray.
McGray tries to score a power double leg takedown but Krueger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGray somewhat.
McGray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Krueger holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Krueger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McGray gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Krueger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGray is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Krueger tries to pull guard but McGray won't allow it.

Krueger breaks from the clinch.
Krueger fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krueger clinches but McGray breaks the clinch

and McGray counters with a shoot takedown. Krueger fights it but they end up in guard.
McGray trying to control the position from guard on top but Krueger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TJ McGray dominated that 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.

Horrible takedown by McGray or perhaps it was just good defense by Krueger which made him look bad.
Krueger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krueger misses with a low kick as McGray jumps back.
TJ McGray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Krueger. No joy for McGray on that attempt.

Krueger pushes McGray up against the cage in a clinch.
Krueger lands a shot to the body.
Krueger jumps guard but McGray stands there with Krueger around his waist. Krueger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGray stalling in the clinch but Krueger improves position.

Krueger pulls guard effortlessly.
McGray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krueger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Krueger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGray defends well.

Krueger has his foot on McGray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGray works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGray scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Krueger is trying to keep McGray in close.
Krueger looking for a sweep. Not yet Krueger, not yet.
McGray landing with the ground and pound.
McGray throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGray advances to half guard.
McGray winds up and cracks Krueger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Krueger tries to roll over but McGray keeps him under control.
Krueger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGray.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGray wants to work for an arm triangle but Krueger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Krueger wants to control but McGray is keeping busy.
Krueger misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McGray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGray is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McGray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Krueger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGray as he avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krueger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

McGray shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than McGray was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McGray scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Krueger?
McGray 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krueger taking shots to the head.
McGray unloading with bombs!
McGray lands a big shot there that rocks Krueger but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McGray looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Krueger is trying desperately to improve position.
McGray scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McGray landing shots from mount.
McGray lands a big elbow.
Krueger really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McGray scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGray controlling from the full mount.
McGray lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McGray lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Krueger hang on?
McGray trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGray postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Krueger looks a forlorn figure.
Krueger is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Krueger tries to hold on but McGray postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TJ McGray dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Krueger fails with the takedown

and McGray counters with a nice double leg into side control. Krueger won't be happy with that.
McGray cracks Krueger with a big right hand but Krueger just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
McGray scores with a couple of short elbows.
McGray working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McGray lands a few punches from side control.
McGray lands an elbow.
McGray works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Krueger takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McGray is chipping away with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGray lands an elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

McGray decides to stand back up. McGray steps back and let's Krueger get back to his feet.
Krueger throws a body kick that misses.
McGray has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Krueger is fending him off so far but McGray persists. Nope, Krueger circles away and we're back to standing.
McGray stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGray wants it to stay on the feet.

Krueger takes the fight into the clinch.
Krueger prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ McGray. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Krueger manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McGray working some strikes from top position.
Krueger looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGray is one step ahead there.
Krueger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McGray wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krueger wants to control but McGray is keeping him busy.
TJ McGray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGray wants to get back to his feet.
McGray is looking for a sweep. Krueger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGray is working hard here to advance position.

McGray kicks off Krueger and gets to his feet.

Krueger closes the distance and pushes McGray back into the cage.
Krueger misses with a knee strike.
Krueger stalling against the cage.
McGray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krueger can do to turn this around?
McGray drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGray is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krueger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Come on Krueger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Krueger drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGray pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGray shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krueger as he jumps to the side.
McGray avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Krueger has a takedown stuffed.
Krueger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krueger wants it to stay on the feet.
McGray doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Krueger counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McGray is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Krueger has a takedown stuffed.
TJ McGray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGray swats away the attempt to clinch by Krueger.
McGray misses with a takedown attempt
and Krueger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krueger leaves McGray with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from McGray as Krueger shoots in.
McGray fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGray shoots in for a takedown but Krueger shows good takedown defense.
Krueger is looking to clinch but McGray is avoiding it.

Krueger moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

McGray decides to pull guard.
McGray wants to sweep here but Krueger controlling him for the moment.
Freddy Krueger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGray is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
TJ McGray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGray, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ McGray!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ELVIS PRESLEY (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deis Knutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think PRESLEY might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to You aint' nothin but a hounddog. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

PRESLEY
vs
Knutz

190 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Inexperienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Rivers Edge Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, ELVIS PRESLEY!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Deis Knutz!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knutz doesn't manage to clinch there - PRESLEY circles away.

PRESLEY closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - PRESLEY lands in his opponent's guard.
Knutz has PRESLEY pulled in close to control his posture.
Knutz trying to strike off his back.
Knutz looking to hit a scissor sweep but PRESLEY is one step ahead there.
Knutz pulls PRESLEY in close to his closed guard and prevents PRESLEY from doing any damage or advancing position.
PRESLEY trying to control but Knutz is working from the bottom.
Knutz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with PRESLEY. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knutz wants to sweep here but PRESLEY controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PRESLEY trying to control but Knutz is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

PRESLEY shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
PRESLEY wants to control from the top but Knutz keeps moving.
Knutz managing to control the position.
PRESLEY stopping the sweep attempt from Knutz.
PRESLEY prevents Knutz from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knutz is trying to control the position but PRESLEY postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knutz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
PRESLEY forces his way into half guard.
Knutz wants to get back to full guard.
PRESLEY is thwarting Knutz's attempts to control the position.
PRESLEY controlling the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knutz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Knutz is looking for a sweep. PRESLEY is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
PRESLEY takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
PRESLEY slows the pace down in half guard.
Knutz missing with punches from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knutz is trying to maintain the position but PRESLEY is very close to passing his half guard.
Knutz wants to get back to full guard.

Knutz kicks off PRESLEY and gets to his feet.
Knutz with a lazy takedown attempt

and PRESLEY counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Knutz's guard now.
Knutz wants to improve his position but instead PRESLEY has moved into half guard.
PRESLEY stops Knutz from getting back to his feet.
Knutz looks gassed!
Knutz controlling the position well.
Knutz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knutz is trying to stand back up but PRESLEY is controlling him

PRESLEY is trying to work for a kimura but Knutz is defending well.
Knutz is looking to control PRESLEY's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knutz avoid being mounted?

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Knutz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deis Knutz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knutz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as PRESLEY backs up against the cage.
PRESLEY misses with a takedown
and Knutz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knutz misses with a double jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knutz.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
PRESLEY shoots in looking for a takedown. Knutz tries to sprawl out of it but PRESLEY keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knutz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that ELVIS PRESLEY will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

PRESLEY avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knutz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

PRESLEY gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Knutz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Knutz wants to control from the top but PRESLEY keeps moving.

PRESLEY is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Knutz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. PRESLEY swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knutz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Knutz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Knutz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Knutz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knutz trying to control the position from guard on top but PRESLEY is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knutz wants to stand but PRESLEY is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

PRESLEY has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knutz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Knutz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Despite being in the dominant position, Deis Knutz just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Knutz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with PRESLEY, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Knutz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knutz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knutz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knutz is trying to force a seperation but PRESLEY has the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Knutz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed PRESLEY clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
PRESLEY trying to control the position but Knutz manages to sink in the hooks.
Knutz is riding his opponent, not letting PRESLEY buck him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deis Knutz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

PRESLEY doesn't manage to clinch there - Knutz circles away.
Knutz wants to clinch.
Knutz tries to clinch but PRESLEY is having none of it.
Knutz tries a head kick but it misses.

Knutz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Knutz trying to control but PRESLEY is working from the bottom.
Knutz trying to stand up but can't free himself from PRESLEY's guard.

Knutz stands and steps away. PRESLEY gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Knutz is looking to clinch but PRESLEY is avoiding it.
ELVIS PRESLEY is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Knutz has managed to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knutz is trying to break free.
PRESLEY tries to score a body lock takedown but Knutz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knutz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but PRESLEY has him pressed against the cage.
Knutz is trying to break the clinch but PRESLEY is controlling him.
Knutz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
PRESLEY is pressed up against the cage. Knutz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag PRESLEY down to the mat. PRESLEY avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Knutz clinches with his opponent.
Knutz is working for takedown but PRESLEY is calmly controlling the position for now.

Knutz breaks from the clinch.

Knutz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows PRESLEY to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Knutz has control of PRESLEY's left arm, preventing PRESLEY from doing any damage.
PRESLEY wants to control from the top but Knutz keeps moving.
Knutz seems keen to control PRESLEY's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knutz keeping moving, preventing PRESLEY from controlling successfully.
Knutz wants to sweep here but PRESLEY controlling him for the moment.
PRESLEY throwing strikes from guard but Knutz blocks nicely.
Knutz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PRESLEY stopping the sweep attempt from Knutz.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Knutz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knutz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Knutz looks to land a combination. PRESLEY sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Knutz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
PRESLEY blocks a head kick by Knutz.
PRESLEY has his takedown stuffed
and Knutz counters with a series of strikes. PRESLEY will be more careful next time no doubt.
Knutz scores with a one two! PRESLEY had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
PRESLEY shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knutz defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ELVIS PRESLEY. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Knutz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

PRESLEY darts in and clinches Knutz up against the cage.
Knutz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. PRESLEY avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knutz wants to break the clinch but can't.
PRESLEY is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knutz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knutz is trying to break the clinch but PRESLEY has him pressed against the cage.
PRESLEY has Knutz pressed against the cage, preventing Knutz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
PRESLEY keeps control of Knutz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

PRESLEY turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knutz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
PRESLEY lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
PRESLEY trying to control the position but Knutz is working away.
Knutz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deis Knutz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knutz 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deis Knutz!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam McGuinness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaren Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McGuinness might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fuckin In the Bushes - Oasis. Adam McGuinness has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

McGuinness
vs
Jackson

197 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Win Nutritional - proof of quality

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam McGuinness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jaren Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuinness swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McGuinness napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but McGuinness is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuinness is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Jackson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McGuinness tries to improve position but can't.
McGuinness manages to get back to half guard.

McGuinness is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGuinness. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McGuinness is on top in guard.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but McGuinness is having none of it.
McGuinness tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Jackson striking off his back but it's not causing McGuinness any problems.

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.

Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson looks gassed!
McGuinness pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McGuinness seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McGuinness winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGuinness prevents Jackson from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McGuinness not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGuinness.
McGuinness has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by McGuinness.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but McGuinness maintains control.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding McGuinness's attempts to control the action.
McGuinness unloading with bombs!
McGuinness controlling from the full mount.

McGuinness is standing up, even though he is in mount.
McGuinness shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuinness shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
McGuinness fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam McGuinness. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and McGuinness counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McGuinness.

McGuinness has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jackson uses from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGuinness is on top in guard.
McGuinness wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McGuinness passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam McGuinness dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

McGuinness fails with the takedown

and Jackson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McGuinness!
McGuinness is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson with shots to the head and body - McGuinness looks very uncomfortable down there.
McGuinness is looking to get to half guard.

Jackson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McGuinness manages to avoid the submission attempt.
McGuinness is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuinness wants to control but Jackson postures up.
McGuinness sneaks back into half guard.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGuinness is trying to control but can't.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but McGuinness defends it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McGuinness misses with a takedown

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

McGuinness actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to land a strike but McGuinness avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jackson tries to stand but McGuinness is controlling from the bottom.
McGuinness trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McGuinness is proving hard to escape from.

McGuinness looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
McGuinness working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to stand up but McGuinness won't let him.

McGuinness looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.

Jackson wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of McGuinness's closed guard. He's half up but McGuinness has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! McGuinness pivots and extends the arm, Jackson falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by McGuinness! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam McGuinness!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reed Nichols (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Cross is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Cross
vs
Nichols

180 cm
22
255 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
272 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Blitzkrieg Formula 5000
Blitzkrieg Formula 5000

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reed Nichols!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cross drives through and clinches with Nichols against the cage.
Cross lands with a left to the head.
Cross lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Reed Nichols has been cut.
Cross lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cross has a couple of punches blocked by Nichols.
Nichols wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cross has him pressed against the cage.
Cross lands an elbow that stopped Nichols in his tracks for a moment.
Cross throws a head punch that misses.
Nichols is trying to break the clinch but Cross has him pressed against the cage.
Nichols is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nichols wants to break free but Cross has control.
Nichols wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cross lands a nice elbow.
Cross lands a nice elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nichols.
Cross misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cross holding his opponent close, against the cage.
clinched against the cage, Cross lands a big elbow that drops Nichols! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Nichols is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Cross!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perry James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Carlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Carlson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

James
vs
Carlson

190 cm
18
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

172 cm
21
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Rivers Edge Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Perry James!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Carlson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

James gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Carlson is fighting to break James's control of his arms but James is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Carlson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
James looking to control.
James 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.
James is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Carlson won't allow James to sweep him here.
Carlson wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.

Carlson drops back looking for a leg! James is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and James manages to kick Carlson off! Carlson jumps back into James's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

James forces Carlson back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

James gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Carlson regains guard.
James trying to control but Carlson is working from the bottom.
James wants to get up but he can't break Carlson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Carlson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
James works a leg free and moves into half guard.
James is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Carlson trying to control but James postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control the action but Carlson is working from the bottom.
James is really struggling to control Carlson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
James performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
James wants to control but Carlson is keeping him busy.
Carlson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

James is looking for a kimura but Carlson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for James to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Carlson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

James bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
James looking to control but instead Carlson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
James wants to control but Carlson is keeping him busy.
Carlson wants to get back to his feet.
James is keen to just control but Carlson is a slippery customer.
James is controlling the pace.
Carlson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlson trying to control from the bottom.
James seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carlson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carlson on the ground.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James wants to clinch up but Carlson keeps it at a distance.
James misses with a takedown attempt

and Carlson counters with a nice double leg into side control. James won't be happy with that.
James tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carlson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
James wants to control but Carlson postures up.
James is trying to improve his position.
Carlson advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Daniel Carlson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

James tries for a takedown but Carlson circles away easily

and Carlson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Carlson trying to control the pace.

Carlson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for James to stand up.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carlson.

Carlson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
James wants to control from the top but Carlson keeps moving.

Carlson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James trying to control but Carlson is working from the bottom.
James looking to sit in guard and control but Carlson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Carlson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of James is proving hard to escape from.
James keeping full guard, as Carlson tries to pass.
Carlson passes easily into side control. Nice work.

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.
James manages to work his way to half guard, despite Carlson's best efforts.
James is trying to get back to full guard.
James flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
James tries to get to full guard but Carlson has control of the leg.
James trying to control from the bottom.

Carlson is looking for a kimura but James is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carlson to get the leverage.
Carlson is breathing heavily.
James trying to control here.
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carlson.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
James doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Carlson counters with a nice double leg into side control. James won't be happy with that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
James sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Carlson prevents James from standing back up.
Carlson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
James trying to control from the bottom.
Carlson is keen to just control but James is a slippery customer.
Carlson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
James trying to control from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carlson misses with a head kick.

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.
James wants to clinch.
Carlson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and James counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Carlson's guard now.
Carlson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for James!
Carlson content just to control the position here.
James is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James is working hard here to advance position.
Carlson avoids the attempt from James to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Carlson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

James tries to close the distance and clinch but Carlson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Carlson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows James to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Carlson trying to control the position.
James is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
James trying to control but Carlson is working from the bottom.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Carlson has eaten all the pies!
James wants to stand but Carlson is controlling his posture from full guard.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daniel Carlson has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
James looking to pass the guard.
James wanted to stand there but Carlson had control of the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
James lands a nice hook to Carlson's body. Carlson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
James misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from James.

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.
Carlson with a lazy takedown attempt

and James counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carlson tries to escape but James is in control.

James stands up and beckons Carlson to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carlson.
James scores with a body shot.
James with a poor takedown

and Carlson counters with a single leg into guard. James didn't expect that.

Carlson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carlson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carlson stopping the sweep attempt from James.
James keeping moving, preventing Carlson from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlson preventing the sweep.

James is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Carlson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Carlson jumps guard.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four 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.
James postures up.
James has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
James wants to control from the top but Carlson keeps moving.
James looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
James seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Carlson for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Perry James clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Some wild striking there from James.
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Carlson doesn't seem phased though.
Carlson closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
Perry James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Carlson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Carlson stays in close to James's body and controls the position.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carlson trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James is trying to keep Carlson in close.
Carlson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
James working a defensive guard but Carlson manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Carlson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
James tries to buck Carlson off but Carlson is having none of it.
James can't do much from the bottom here.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Perry James just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

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.
Carlson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
Carlson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carlson tries to clinch up

and James counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
James is trying to control the action in half guard but Carlson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Carlson is trying to control but can't.
Carlson is looking to improve his position.
James keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
James is trying to control. Carlson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
James wants to stand up but Carlson is controlling the position.

James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carlson is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Carlson with a lazy takedown attempt

and James counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Carlson looking for a sweep. Not yet Carlson, not yet.

Carlson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Carlson is tightening it up a little... James has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! James reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! James taps out! nice BJJ there by Carlson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Daniel Carlson!
Daniel Carlson is the new light heavyweight champion!