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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Devin Carrier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devin Carrier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Carrier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sid James!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James is looking to score with low kicks.
Carrier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carrier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James misses with a wild body shot.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carrier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Carrier has his takedown stuffed
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
Carrier looks for a takedown but James sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Carrier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carrier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Carrier persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
Carrier shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Carrier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Carrier.
Carrier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carrier has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrier avoids the body shot from James.
Carrier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good exchange - James coming out on top.
Carrier fails with the takedown.
James clinches up against the cage.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from James.
James working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
James lands a nice uppercut.
Carrier wants a takedown.
James lands a nice uppercut.
James misses with a punch to the body.
Carrier goes for a takedown attempt but James pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Carrier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Carrier.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carrier closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into James's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
James is trying to control the position but Carrier postures up.
Carrier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
James is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Carrier is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
James working a defensive guard here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sid James wasn't active enough on the ground.
James misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Carrier persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
Carrier closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. James did well to prevent Carrier getting side control.
Carrier tries to stand and escape but James is controlling the position.
Carrier throws a strike but James avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
James working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Carrier trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carrier.
James with a hook.
Carrier shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James connects with a looping right hand.
Carrier blocks a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carrier.
Carrier misses with a takedown attempt - James sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James throws a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James misses with a wild body shot.
Carrier looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
James pulls Carrier in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sid James will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carrier.
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Carrier off the cage and back into range.
James is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Carrier tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carrier somewhat.
James connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carrier's hands.
Carrier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James has managed to clinch.
Carrier has James pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. James manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Carrier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from James.
James pushes Carrier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
James lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carrier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Carrier is looking for a takedown.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
James misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carrier backwards.
Carrier wants a takedown.
James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carriers head.
A short uppercut from James.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carrier backwards.
Carrier tries for a takedown. No joy.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carrier's elbow.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for James.
James throws a head punch that misses.
Carrier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Carrier uses good head movement to avoid it.
James lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James misses with some punches.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Carrier.
Carrier fails to pull guard.
A short right from James on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carrier's elbow.
James tries a body shot but Carrier blocks it.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carrier's elbow.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sid James seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carrier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
James misses with a punch on the inside.
James working aggressively here.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Carrier controls his hands.
James scores with a shot to the side of Carrier's head.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
James tries a body shot but Carrier blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carrier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but James is defending well.
James scores with a shot to the side of Carrier's head.
James tries to work over Carrier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James working aggressively here.
James misses with some punches.
Carrier is working for takedown but James is calmly controlling the position for now.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James lands a right hand.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Carrier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carrier backwards.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Carrier.
James lands a nice uppercut.
Carrier looking for a takedown.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carrier backwards.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Carrier controls the action.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Carrier controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James tries a body shot but Carrier blocks it.
Carrier looking for a takedown.
Carrier prevents a body shot from James.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from James.
Carrier drops down looking for an ankle pick but James pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carrier avoids the body shot from James.
Good exchange - James coming out on top.
Carrier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James looks to land a right hand but Carrier moved out of range.
James throws a body punch but Carrier moves out of range.
Carrier defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from James finds it's way through Carrier's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carrier is defended easily by James.
Carrier slips under a jab.
Carrier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carrier counters with a nice uppercut.
Carrier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Carrier persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab, jab by James - just one landing.
Carrier is rocked!
Carrier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
Oh Carrier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carrier closes the distance and clinches up with James, looking for a takedown. Carrier pushes James against the cage but James circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carrier seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Carrier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carrier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carrier gets slowly back to his feet.
James scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James misses with an uppercut.
Carrier closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. James did well to prevent Carrier getting side control.
Carrier is trying to control the action in half guard but James is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
James works his way to full guard. Good work.
James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
James has Carrier pulled in close to control his posture.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Carrier is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sid James wasn't active enough on the ground.
Carrier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Carrier shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carrier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carrier throws a jab when James was well out of range.
Carrier shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carrier.
James throws a good cross that connects.
James throws a body punch but Carrier moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James digs a good hook to Carrier's body.
Carrier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sid James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Carrier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carrier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carrier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Carrier shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
James closes the distance and clinches.
Carrier has James pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. James manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James stops a takedown attempt from Carrier.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carrier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
James tries to throw a body punch but Carrier avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
James misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from James - that landed with a thud.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carrier tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. James smiles and moves away.
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Carrier doesn't seem phased though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carrier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
Devin Carrier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sid James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got James winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sid James!
Sid James decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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