Round 1 Grant takes a heavy kick to the arm attempting to block his head. Dave takes a heavy kick to the arm attempting to block his head. Grant takes a heavy kick to the arm attempting to block his head. Dave executes a single leg giving him the back of Grant James. The ref stops the fight as the round comes to an end.
Round 2 James fakes a takedown attempt and clinches with Dave. Dave Carter gets double underhooks, and unleashes unanswered knees to the midsection. James grabs the plum and lands several knees to the legs Dave Carter. Grant connects with a strong right hook. Carter weaves through a jab-cross combo but is hit with a nasty hook. A left high kick from Grant James keeps Carter at bay. James connects with a right that puts Dave Carter off balance tumbling to the mat, as James towers over him. James attempts to drop a fist on Dave Carter, but misses and lands in his guard. The ref stops the fight as the round comes to an end.
Round 3 Grant takes a heavy kick to the arm attempting to block his head. After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. Carter uses his under and overhook to hit a solid body toss takedown, landing in full guard. "MJ" takes a risk going for a leglock from being caught in Grant Jamess guard. It doesn't pay off as James makes his way to standing. "MJ" narrowly dodges a cross from Grant James, but falls catching him in his guard. "MJ" lands a stiff elbow while on his back. Grant James tries to pass guard but Dave stops him with a well timed punch. Dave attempts to create some space from his guard, but Grant James sees the opening and passes to full mount. Round 3 is over.
