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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steve McAdams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarick Kanstra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McAdams comes into the arena with An Irish Pub blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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145 lbs
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26
140 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steve McAdams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jarick Kanstra!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAdams shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kanstra is trying to defend but McAdams finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kanstra works his way to full guard. Good work.
McAdams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kanstra wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McAdams stays in close to Kanstra's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAdams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McAdams wants to control from the top but Kanstra keeps moving.
McAdams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McAdams throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanstra looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kanstra not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McAdams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McAdams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kanstra is looking to clinch.
McAdams shoots in for a takedown but Kanstra shows good takedown defense.
Kanstra gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kanstra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kanstra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanstra keeping full guard, as McAdams tries to pass.
McAdams throwing strikes from guard but Kanstra blocks nicely.
McAdams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kanstra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kanstra working a defensive guard here.
McAdams trying to control the position from guard on top but Kanstra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kanstra trying to keep a closed guard but McAdams is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAdams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kanstra trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McAdams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kanstra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McAdams somewhat.
Kanstra keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve McAdams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kanstra gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAdams throwing strikes from guard but Kanstra blocks nicely.
Kanstra is pulling down on McAdams's head. It's preventing any offense from McAdams, at least for the moment.
McAdams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kanstra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kanstra managing to control the position.
McAdams postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve McAdams dominated that round.
That's time! McAdams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McAdams closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kanstra's guard.
Kanstra is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McAdams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McAdams postures up.
Kanstra might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McAdams haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAdams cracks Kanstra with a solid left hand.
McAdams is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McAdams controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McAdams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kanstra can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAdams throws a big elbow that misses.
McAdams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McAdams is looking to work some ground and pound but Kanstra has wrist control.
Kanstra is looking for a triangle but McAdams pushes his legs off easily.
McAdams postures up in Kanstra's guard and throws a big left but Kanstra blocks it.
Kanstra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Kanstra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kanstra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McAdams.
McAdams trying to control the position from guard on top but Kanstra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kanstra tries to clinch but McAdams moves out of range.
Kanstra keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kanstra tries to clinch but McAdams is having none of it.
Jarick Kanstra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McAdams looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kanstra!
Kanstra tries to buck McAdams off but McAdams is having none of it.
McAdams trying to control the action but Kanstra is working from the bottom.
Kanstra struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAdams sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kanstra is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McAdams tries for a kimura but Kanstra is defending well.
McAdams is working Kanstra over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kanstra struggling a bit here.
McAdams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kanstra knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McAdams misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McAdams trying to control the position but Kanstra is working away.
McAdams misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kanstra is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McAdams's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McAdams looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McAdams is looking to take a break and control but Kanstra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve McAdams dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kanstra wants to clinch up but McAdams keeps it at a distance.
McAdams fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kanstra to the ground. McAdams is now in Kanstra's guard.
Kanstra had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McAdams defends it easily.
Kanstra can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McAdams controls the pace.
Kanstra is trying to control the position but McAdams postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McAdams trying to control but Kanstra is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanstra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McAdams.
McAdams throwing strikes but missing.
Kanstra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steve McAdams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kanstra rushes McAdams and presses him up against the cage.
Kanstra prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kanstra tries to pull guard but McAdams forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kanstra is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McAdams to keep the fight standing.
Kanstra jumps guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanstra keeping moving, preventing McAdams from controlling successfully.
McAdams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McAdams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McAdams trying to control the position from guard on top but Kanstra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McAdams stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Kanstra has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! McAdams manages to get his head free but now Kanstra has transitioned to an armbar! McAdams grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Kanstra! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jarick Kanstra!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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