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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Garnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Hazelett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garnett comes into the arena with Till I Collapse blaring out of the sound system. Hazelett is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by CCR - Bad Moon Rising. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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185 cm
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170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Garnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Hazelett!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazelett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garnett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hazelett somewhat.
Hazelett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hazelett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Garnett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aaron Garnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Hazelett.
Hazelett is looking to clinch.
Garnett bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hazelett tries to improve position but can't.
Hazelett is trying to buck Garnett off.
Hazelett can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazelett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garnett working away.
Hazelett tries to bench press Garnett off him but Garnett keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garnett takes a little break here. Hazelett wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hazelett is looking for a sweep.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hazelett has his takedown stuffed
and Garnett counters with a shoot takedown. Hazelett fights it but they end up in guard.
Hazelett looking for a guillotine here but Garnett defends easily.
Garnett slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Garnett is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hazelett will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hazelett tries to bench press Garnett off him but Garnett keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazelett is trying to get back to his feet.
Hazelett is trying to improve his position.
Hazelett trying to remain calm as Garnett controls from the top position.
Hazelett is looking to reverse the position.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Garnett is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hazelett's half guard.
Hazelett wants to control but Garnett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hazelett wants to improve his position but Garnett is controlling well.
Garnett slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Garnett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hazelett with a poor takedown
and Garnett counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Garnett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hazelett on the ground.
Hazelett trying to control from the bottom.
Hazelett might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Garnett kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hazelett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Garnett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hazelett looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Garnett has picked Hazelett up and slammed him! Hazelett can't keep hold of the triangle and Garnett manages to pass to side control!
Aaron Garnett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hazelett struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazelett is looking for a sweep.
Hazelett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hazelett can't do much from the bottom here.
Hazelett tries to buck Garnett off but Garnett is having none of it.
Hazelett gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Garnett sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hazelett is looking to improve his position.
Garnett not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazelett tries to roll over but Garnett keeps him under control.
Hazelett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hazelett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hazelett is breathing heavily.
Hazelett is looking to improve his position.
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.
Garnett controlling the action here.
Hazelett tries to roll over but Garnett keeps him under control.
Garnett is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hazelett looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Garnett dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Garnett drives through with a takedown into guard.
Garnett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Garnett stopping the sweep attempt from Hazelett.
Hazelett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garnett defends it easily.
Hazelett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hazelett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garnett wants to control from the top but Hazelett keeps moving.
Hazelett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hazelett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hazelett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garnett is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hazelett tries for a takedown but Garnett circles away easily
and Garnett counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Garnett controlling the action here.
Hazelett actively working from the bottom here.
Hazelett tries to kick Garnett off but Garnett keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hazelett is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garnett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Well, if Garnett is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hazelett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hazelett closes the distance looking to clinch
and Garnett counters with a takedown into side control.
Hazelett gets back to half guard.
Aaron Garnett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garnett wants to free his trapped foot but Hazelett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Garnett content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Garnett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garnett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Garnett!
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hype
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pop
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