Post by The Sandmen on Dec 16, 2014 18:33:43 GMT -5
Jeremy Stephens looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Brad Pickett doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Jeremy Stephens and Brad Pickett touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Pickett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jeremy Stephens didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Brad Pickett is in open guard over Stephens
Brad Pickett tries to pass to half guard...
Jeremy Stephens can't prevent his opponent from passing. Pickett looks to work from half guard.
Brad Pickett is in half guard over Stephens
Pickett tries to open up Jeremy Stephens's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Stephens in the side of the head
Brad Pickett is in half guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches to Pickett's cheek from the guard.
Brad Pickett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Stephens clumsily fails here and it's time for Brad Pickett to fight back!
Brad Pickett pushes Stephens's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Pickett who is in full mount! Stephens is in trouble now!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Brad Pickett fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Stephens's face!
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Stephens measures the resilience of Pickett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pickett's side.
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
1:03 Round 1 and Pickett is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Jeremy Stephens tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Brad Pickett rolls Jeremy Stephens to his stomach and takes his back!
Pickett is in rear mount over Stephens
Not a desiderable position that Stephens is in now. Brad Pickett is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Stephens has given his back to Brad Pickett who is trying to get one hook in!
Brad Pickett has one hook in!
Pickett is in rear mount over Stephens with one hook in
Pickett gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Jeremy Stephens! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Jeremy Stephens doesn't defend himself!
Pickett is in rear mount over Stephens with one hook in
Stephens has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Stephens is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Pickett is in rear mount over Stephens with one hook in
Jeremy Stephens doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Pickett's moves.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Pickett is in rear mount over Stephens with one hook in
Brad Pickett isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Stephens locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Brad Pickett unil he can pull his arm free! Pickett lost his dominant position.
Brad Pickett gets sloppy and Jeremy Stephens tries to take advantage...
Stephens measures the resilience of Pickett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pickett's side.
Pickett is in rear mount over Stephens with one hook in
Stand up! This is what Stephens's cornermen are shouting. Brad Pickett is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Brad Pickett hovers above Stephens
Good punches to Stephens's body.
Crushing shot to Stephens's body! He's holding his side
Pickett is in rear mount over Stephens with one hook in
Brad Pickett isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Stephens locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Brad Pickett unil he can pull his arm free! Pickett lost his dominant position.
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Pickett
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Brad Pickett can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Brad Pickett launches a few punches to Stephens's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Stephens tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Pickett
Stephens is in closed guard... Pickett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jeremy Stephens!
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Stephens is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Stephens tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Brad Pickett doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Pickett is holding Jeremy Stephens's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jeremy Stephens loses balance and goes to the ground.
Brad Pickett is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens attempts to trap Brad Pickett in his guard.
Jeremy Stephens manages to switch to full guard.
Brad Pickett is in open guard over Stephens
Brad Pickett is cooling the fight on the ground
Brad Pickett is in open guard over Stephens
Brad Pickett tries to pass to half guard...
Jeremy Stephens can't prevent his opponent from passing. Pickett looks to work from half guard.
Brad Pickett is in half guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches to Pickett's cheek from the guard.
Brad Pickett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Brad Pickett is in half guard over Stephens
Brad Pickett tries to pass Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Brad Pickett manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Brad Pickett is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Stephens measures the resilience of Pickett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Pickett blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Pickett is trying to counter now!
Brad Pickett aggressively and repeatedly punches Stephens.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Brad Pickett is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Stephens tries to show some ground skills
Pickett uses his strength to keep Pickett at a disadvantage
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Brad Pickett is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Stephens measures the resilience of Pickett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pickett's side.
Brad Pickett is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Stephens tries to show some ground skills
Jeremy Stephens put Pickett in half guard.
Brad Pickett is in half guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens tries to close the guard.
Stephens put Brad Pickett in closed guard.
Brad Pickett is in closed guard over Stephens
Stand up! This is what Pickett's cornermen are shouting. Jeremy Stephens is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Stephens measures the resilience of Pickett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pickett's side.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Brad Pickett throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Several good body shots
land on Stephens.
Pickett is holding Jeremy Stephens's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jeremy Stephens loses balance and goes to the ground.
Stephens's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Brad Pickett is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Stephens tries to show some ground skills
Jeremy Stephens put Pickett in half guard.
Brad Pickett is in half guard over Stephens
Brad Pickett tries to pass Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Jeremy Stephens's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Brad Pickett is in half guard over Stephens
Brad Pickett tries to pass Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Brad Pickett manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Brad Pickett is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Pickett tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Stephens tries to move on the ground and shows Brad Pickett a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Stephens's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches to Pickett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pickett tries to cover his face,
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches to Pickett's cheek from the guard.
Brad Pickett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Stephens clumsily fails here and it's time for Brad Pickett to fight back!
Pickett tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Brad Pickett controls the situation despite Jeremy Stephens efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Pickett catch Jeremy Stephens's left arm and tries a kimura
Jeremy Stephens holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Brad Pickett tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Stephens is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Stephens tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stephens measures the resilience of Pickett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Pickett blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Pickett goes for an armbar!
Jeremy Stephens breaks the lock and pushes away Brad Pickett, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Brad Pickett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Good front kick from Pickett!
Stephens stumbles backwards after that one!
Jeremy Stephens fakes a punch and launches himself over Brad Pickett
Great move by Stephens who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Pickett doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jeremy Stephens embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Pickett who put distance between them
Brad Pickett and Stephens engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jeremy Stephens is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Crisp uppercut by Pickett followed by a hard jab
Jeremy Stephens stumbles back.
Jeremy Stephens attempts a sweep single...
Brad Pickett was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Jeremy Stephens goes with a looping right hand while Brad Pickett jumps back and jabs
Stephens only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Middle kick from Pickett.
The kick just misses.
Pickett clumsily fails here and it's time for Jeremy Stephens to fight back!
Stephens throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Pickett pushes Jeremy Stephens and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Pickett leads with a punch
Jeremy Stephens avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Jeremy Stephens throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Pickett's chin! That stops Pickett in his tracks!
Pickett's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Jeremy Stephens is opening up on Pickett and raining down combinations!
Pickett doesn't look worried as he defends.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Jeremy Stephens throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Pickett's chin! That stops Pickett in his tracks!
Pickett's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Nice beating Jeremy Stephens has received.
Stephens tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Pickett moves backwards and circles around Jeremy Stephens.
Jeremy Stephens has seen better days.
Jeremy Stephens launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Pickett's arms.
Pickett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A furious flurry of punches from Brad Pickett
puts Stephens in a world of hurt!
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Pickett goes to the body...
his punches graze Stephens's arm.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Brad Pickett attempts a sweep single...
Brad Pickett catches Jeremy Stephens's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Pickett.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Pickett is holding Jeremy Stephens's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jeremy Stephens loses balance and goes to the ground.
Brad Pickett is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Stand up! This is what Stephens's cornermen are shouting. Brad Pickett is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Pickett positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Stephens's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Brad Pickett is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Pickett positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Stephens's being punished here!
Brad Pickett is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Brad Pickett looks to mount Jeremy Stephens...
Jeremy Stephens takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Brad Pickett is in closed guard over Stephens
Brad Pickett tries to better his position on the ground...
Stephens holds Brad Pickett's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Pickett misses a step and Jeremy Stephens sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pickett is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Brad Pickett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Brad Pickett is in closed guard over Stephens
Pickett is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Brad Pickett!
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Brad Pickett
Jeremy Stephens isolates Brad Pickett's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Brad Pickett is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Jeremy Stephens gets sloppy and Brad Pickett tries to take advantage...
Brad Pickett launches a few punches to Stephens's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Stephens tries to cover his face,
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Brad Pickett
Stephens is looking to end this fight with strikes
Pickett anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Pickett
Brad Pickett attempts to move to full guard
Brad Pickett manages to switch to full guard.
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Pickett
Stephens is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Brad Pickett, who is barely covering up!
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Pickett
Pickett tries to close his guard around Stephens
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Pickett
Stephens is in closed guard... Pickett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jeremy Stephens!
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Stephens tries to move on the ground and shows Brad Pickett a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Stephens's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Stephens's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Brad Pickett isolates Jeremy Stephens's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Jeremy Stephens is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Poorly executed technique. Jeremy Stephens looks to counter!
Stephens measures the resilience of Pickett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pickett's side.
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Brad Pickett sits high on Jeremy Stephens's chest and pulls his leg underneath Stephens's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Stephens tries to roll out. He's too quick for Brad Pickett and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Pickett and it cost him top position.
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Pickett
Stephens is in closed guard... Pickett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jeremy Stephens!
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Pickett tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Brad Pickett controls the situation despite Jeremy Stephens efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Brad Pickett hovers above Stephens
Good punches to Stephens's body.
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Brad Pickett tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Stephens is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Stephens tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches to Pickett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pickett tries to cover his face,
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Stephens tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Pickett tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Stephens pushes Brad Pickett and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Brad Pickett tries a middle kick
Stephens blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Stephens grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Pickett
Pickett tries to close his guard around Stephens
He succeeds!
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Pickett
Stephens struggles on the ground and tries to break Brad Pickett's guard...
Jeremy Stephens is in Pickett open guard now
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Pickett
Jeremy Stephens tries to pass to half guard...
Brad Pickett can't prevent his opponent from passing. Stephens looks to work from half guard.
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Pickett
Brad Pickett launches a few punches to Stephens's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Stephens tries to cover his face,
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Pickett
Stephens is looking to end this fight with strikes
Pickett anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Pickett
Brad Pickett attempts to move to full guard
Brad Pickett manages to switch to full guard.
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Pickett
Stephens is in closed guard... Pickett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jeremy Stephens!
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches to Pickett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pickett tries to cover his face,
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Jeremy Stephens charges at Pickett throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Pickett is rocked!
A right hand from Brad Pickett
gets deflected.
Poorly executed technique. Jeremy Stephens looks to counter!
A furious flurry of punches from Jeremy Stephens
puts Pickett in a world of hurt!
Brad Pickett launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Stephens blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Jeremy Stephens's cheek! Stephens stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Pickett is standing while Stephens is on the ground on his back
Brad Pickett opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Stephens's guard.
Stephens fights back with his feet, forcing Pickett to try something else.
Pickett is standing while Stephens is on the ground on his back
Pickett opts to jump inside Stephens's guard.
Stephens fights back with his feet, forcing Pickett to try something else.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Pickett is standing while Stephens is on the ground on his back
Stephens tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Stephens climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Not a desiderable position that Stephens is in now. Brad Pickett is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Pickett launches a hook to the body
Jeremy Stephens moves aside looking for a counter...
Brad Pickett gets sloppy and Jeremy Stephens tries to take advantage...
Stephens feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Stephens showing excellent timing, blasts Brad Pickett with a right hand.
Great hook by Jeremy Stephens! Brad Pickett is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Stephens is standing while Pickett is on the ground on his back
Pickett tries to stand up!
Stephens doesn't allow him!
Stephens is standing while Pickett is on the ground on his back
Stephens cartwheels towards Pickett!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Brad Pickett.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Brad Pickett
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Brad Pickett attempts to trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard.
Jeremy Stephens keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Brad Pickett
Jeremy Stephens looks to mount Brad Pickett...
Jeremy Stephens slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Brad Pickett
Pickett measures the resilience of Stephens's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Stephens blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Brad Pickett gets sloppy and Jeremy Stephens tries to take advantage...
Jeremy Stephens wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Stephens drills Brad Pickett's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Brad Pickett
Pickett launches a few weak punches
Stephens blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Brad Pickett
Brad Pickett tries to roll to his side and trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard...
Jeremy Stephens keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Brad Pickett
Brad Pickett tries to roll on the ground...
Stephens knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Jeremy Stephens looks to counter!
Jeremy Stephens throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Pickett's face with those brutal elbows! Pickett needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Pickett's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Brad Pickett
Jeremy Stephens throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Stephens is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Pickett breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Brad Pickett
Brad Pickett launches a few punches to Stephens's cheek from the guard.
Jeremy Stephens uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Pickett is holding Jeremy Stephens's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jeremy Stephens shows great balance while pushing away Brad Pickett
Stephens is trying to counter now!
Jeremy Stephens tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The two exchange wildly
Stephens is connecting with a few punches
Pickett pushes Jeremy Stephens and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Lightning fast low kick from Pickett!
Stephens blocks that kick with his leg.
Stephens cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Pickett can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Jeremy Stephens throws a combo
Pickett punches back but nobody connects.
Stephens tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stephens launches a furious hook!
That hits Pickett's chin like a wrecking ball! Pickett loses balance and goes to the mat.
Pickett has a small cut in his Chin
That punishment by Jeremy Stephens has left Pickett staggered! Jeremy Stephens should try push forward now and finish this!
Stephens is standing while Pickett is on the ground on his back
Stephens cartwheels towards Pickett!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Brad Pickett.
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Brad Pickett
Jeremy Stephens moves to better his position on the ground...
Jeremy Stephens viciously slams hammer blows to Pickett's face!
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Brad Pickett
Stephens tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Brad Pickett
Stephens is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Brad Pickett, who is barely covering up!
Herb Dean is asking Pickett to defend himself! Herb Dean jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Pickett.
Winner is Jeremy Stephens by TKO (GnP) at 5:00 Round 4
Statistics: Jeremy Stephens
Punches 28/49 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 33/61 (54%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 772 s
Statistics: Brad Pickett
Punches 20/35 (57%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 31/46 (67%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 777 s
Another great fight. Very, very even, in pretty much every way. A few good, clean shots in the 4th were the first time anyone took over, and it was Stephens, and it was enough to finish at the end of the 4th.
Brad Pickett doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Jeremy Stephens and Brad Pickett touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Pickett fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jeremy Stephens didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Brad Pickett is in open guard over Stephens
Brad Pickett tries to pass to half guard...
Jeremy Stephens can't prevent his opponent from passing. Pickett looks to work from half guard.
Brad Pickett is in half guard over Stephens
Pickett tries to open up Jeremy Stephens's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Stephens in the side of the head
Brad Pickett is in half guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches to Pickett's cheek from the guard.
Brad Pickett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Stephens clumsily fails here and it's time for Brad Pickett to fight back!
Brad Pickett pushes Stephens's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Pickett who is in full mount! Stephens is in trouble now!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Brad Pickett fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Stephens's face!
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Stephens measures the resilience of Pickett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pickett's side.
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
1:03 Round 1 and Pickett is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Jeremy Stephens tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Brad Pickett rolls Jeremy Stephens to his stomach and takes his back!
Pickett is in rear mount over Stephens
Not a desiderable position that Stephens is in now. Brad Pickett is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Stephens has given his back to Brad Pickett who is trying to get one hook in!
Brad Pickett has one hook in!
Pickett is in rear mount over Stephens with one hook in
Pickett gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Jeremy Stephens! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Jeremy Stephens doesn't defend himself!
Pickett is in rear mount over Stephens with one hook in
Stephens has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Stephens is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Pickett is in rear mount over Stephens with one hook in
Jeremy Stephens doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Pickett's moves.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Pickett is in rear mount over Stephens with one hook in
Brad Pickett isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Stephens locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Brad Pickett unil he can pull his arm free! Pickett lost his dominant position.
Brad Pickett gets sloppy and Jeremy Stephens tries to take advantage...
Stephens measures the resilience of Pickett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pickett's side.
Pickett is in rear mount over Stephens with one hook in
Stand up! This is what Stephens's cornermen are shouting. Brad Pickett is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Brad Pickett hovers above Stephens
Good punches to Stephens's body.
Crushing shot to Stephens's body! He's holding his side
Pickett is in rear mount over Stephens with one hook in
Brad Pickett isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Stephens locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Brad Pickett unil he can pull his arm free! Pickett lost his dominant position.
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Pickett
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Brad Pickett can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Brad Pickett launches a few punches to Stephens's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Stephens tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Pickett
Stephens is in closed guard... Pickett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jeremy Stephens!
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Stephens is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Stephens tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Brad Pickett doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Pickett is holding Jeremy Stephens's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jeremy Stephens loses balance and goes to the ground.
Brad Pickett is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens attempts to trap Brad Pickett in his guard.
Jeremy Stephens manages to switch to full guard.
Brad Pickett is in open guard over Stephens
Brad Pickett is cooling the fight on the ground
Brad Pickett is in open guard over Stephens
Brad Pickett tries to pass to half guard...
Jeremy Stephens can't prevent his opponent from passing. Pickett looks to work from half guard.
Brad Pickett is in half guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches to Pickett's cheek from the guard.
Brad Pickett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Brad Pickett is in half guard over Stephens
Brad Pickett tries to pass Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Brad Pickett manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Brad Pickett is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Stephens measures the resilience of Pickett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Pickett blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Pickett is trying to counter now!
Brad Pickett aggressively and repeatedly punches Stephens.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Brad Pickett is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Stephens tries to show some ground skills
Pickett uses his strength to keep Pickett at a disadvantage
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Brad Pickett is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Stephens measures the resilience of Pickett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pickett's side.
Brad Pickett is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Stephens tries to show some ground skills
Jeremy Stephens put Pickett in half guard.
Brad Pickett is in half guard over Stephens
Jeremy Stephens tries to close the guard.
Stephens put Brad Pickett in closed guard.
Brad Pickett is in closed guard over Stephens
Stand up! This is what Pickett's cornermen are shouting. Jeremy Stephens is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Stephens measures the resilience of Pickett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pickett's side.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Brad Pickett throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Several good body shots
land on Stephens.
Pickett is holding Jeremy Stephens's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jeremy Stephens loses balance and goes to the ground.
Stephens's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Brad Pickett is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Stephens tries to show some ground skills
Jeremy Stephens put Pickett in half guard.
Brad Pickett is in half guard over Stephens
Brad Pickett tries to pass Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Jeremy Stephens's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Brad Pickett is in half guard over Stephens
Brad Pickett tries to pass Jeremy Stephens's guard...
Brad Pickett manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Brad Pickett is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Pickett tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Stephens tries to move on the ground and shows Brad Pickett a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Stephens's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches to Pickett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pickett tries to cover his face,
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches to Pickett's cheek from the guard.
Brad Pickett uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Stephens clumsily fails here and it's time for Brad Pickett to fight back!
Pickett tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Brad Pickett controls the situation despite Jeremy Stephens efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Pickett catch Jeremy Stephens's left arm and tries a kimura
Jeremy Stephens holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Brad Pickett tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Stephens is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Stephens tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stephens measures the resilience of Pickett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Pickett blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Pickett goes for an armbar!
Jeremy Stephens breaks the lock and pushes away Brad Pickett, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Brad Pickett. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Good front kick from Pickett!
Stephens stumbles backwards after that one!
Jeremy Stephens fakes a punch and launches himself over Brad Pickett
Great move by Stephens who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Pickett doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jeremy Stephens embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Pickett who put distance between them
Brad Pickett and Stephens engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jeremy Stephens is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Crisp uppercut by Pickett followed by a hard jab
Jeremy Stephens stumbles back.
Jeremy Stephens attempts a sweep single...
Brad Pickett was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Jeremy Stephens goes with a looping right hand while Brad Pickett jumps back and jabs
Stephens only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Middle kick from Pickett.
The kick just misses.
Pickett clumsily fails here and it's time for Jeremy Stephens to fight back!
Stephens throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Pickett pushes Jeremy Stephens and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Pickett leads with a punch
Jeremy Stephens avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Jeremy Stephens throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Pickett's chin! That stops Pickett in his tracks!
Pickett's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Jeremy Stephens is opening up on Pickett and raining down combinations!
Pickett doesn't look worried as he defends.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Jeremy Stephens throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Pickett's chin! That stops Pickett in his tracks!
Pickett's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Nice beating Jeremy Stephens has received.
Stephens tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Pickett moves backwards and circles around Jeremy Stephens.
Jeremy Stephens has seen better days.
Jeremy Stephens launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Pickett's arms.
Pickett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A furious flurry of punches from Brad Pickett
puts Stephens in a world of hurt!
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Pickett goes to the body...
his punches graze Stephens's arm.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Brad Pickett attempts a sweep single...
Brad Pickett catches Jeremy Stephens's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Pickett.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Pickett is holding Jeremy Stephens's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jeremy Stephens loses balance and goes to the ground.
Brad Pickett is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Stand up! This is what Stephens's cornermen are shouting. Brad Pickett is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Pickett positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Stephens's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Brad Pickett is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Pickett positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Stephens's being punished here!
Brad Pickett is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Brad Pickett looks to mount Jeremy Stephens...
Jeremy Stephens takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Brad Pickett is in closed guard over Stephens
Brad Pickett tries to better his position on the ground...
Stephens holds Brad Pickett's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Pickett misses a step and Jeremy Stephens sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pickett is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Brad Pickett uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Brad Pickett is in closed guard over Stephens
Pickett is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Brad Pickett!
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Brad Pickett
Jeremy Stephens isolates Brad Pickett's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Brad Pickett is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Jeremy Stephens gets sloppy and Brad Pickett tries to take advantage...
Brad Pickett launches a few punches to Stephens's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Stephens tries to cover his face,
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Brad Pickett
Stephens is looking to end this fight with strikes
Pickett anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Pickett
Brad Pickett attempts to move to full guard
Brad Pickett manages to switch to full guard.
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Pickett
Stephens is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Brad Pickett, who is barely covering up!
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Pickett
Pickett tries to close his guard around Stephens
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Pickett
Stephens is in closed guard... Pickett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jeremy Stephens!
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Stephens tries to move on the ground and shows Brad Pickett a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Stephens's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Stephens's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Brad Pickett isolates Jeremy Stephens's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Jeremy Stephens is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Poorly executed technique. Jeremy Stephens looks to counter!
Stephens measures the resilience of Pickett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pickett's side.
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Brad Pickett sits high on Jeremy Stephens's chest and pulls his leg underneath Stephens's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Stephens tries to roll out. He's too quick for Brad Pickett and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Pickett and it cost him top position.
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Pickett
Stephens is in closed guard... Pickett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jeremy Stephens!
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Pickett tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Brad Pickett controls the situation despite Jeremy Stephens efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Brad Pickett hovers above Stephens
Good punches to Stephens's body.
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Brad Pickett tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Stephens is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Stephens tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches to Pickett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pickett tries to cover his face,
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Stephens tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Pickett tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Joondalup (Joondalup, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Stephens pushes Brad Pickett and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Brad Pickett tries a middle kick
Stephens blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Stephens grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Pickett
Pickett tries to close his guard around Stephens
He succeeds!
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Pickett
Stephens struggles on the ground and tries to break Brad Pickett's guard...
Jeremy Stephens is in Pickett open guard now
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Pickett
Jeremy Stephens tries to pass to half guard...
Brad Pickett can't prevent his opponent from passing. Stephens looks to work from half guard.
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Pickett
Brad Pickett launches a few punches to Stephens's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Stephens tries to cover his face,
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Pickett
Stephens is looking to end this fight with strikes
Pickett anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Pickett
Brad Pickett attempts to move to full guard
Brad Pickett manages to switch to full guard.
Jeremy Stephens is in closed guard over Pickett
Stephens is in closed guard... Pickett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jeremy Stephens!
Brad Pickett is in full mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens launches a few punches to Pickett's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pickett tries to cover his face,
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Jeremy Stephens charges at Pickett throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Pickett is rocked!
A right hand from Brad Pickett
gets deflected.
Poorly executed technique. Jeremy Stephens looks to counter!
A furious flurry of punches from Jeremy Stephens
puts Pickett in a world of hurt!
Brad Pickett launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Stephens blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Jeremy Stephens's cheek! Stephens stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Pickett is standing while Stephens is on the ground on his back
Brad Pickett opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Stephens's guard.
Stephens fights back with his feet, forcing Pickett to try something else.
Pickett is standing while Stephens is on the ground on his back
Pickett opts to jump inside Stephens's guard.
Stephens fights back with his feet, forcing Pickett to try something else.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Pickett is standing while Stephens is on the ground on his back
Stephens tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Stephens climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Not a desiderable position that Stephens is in now. Brad Pickett is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Pickett launches a hook to the body
Jeremy Stephens moves aside looking for a counter...
Brad Pickett gets sloppy and Jeremy Stephens tries to take advantage...
Stephens feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Stephens showing excellent timing, blasts Brad Pickett with a right hand.
Great hook by Jeremy Stephens! Brad Pickett is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Stephens is standing while Pickett is on the ground on his back
Pickett tries to stand up!
Stephens doesn't allow him!
Stephens is standing while Pickett is on the ground on his back
Stephens cartwheels towards Pickett!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Brad Pickett.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Brad Pickett
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Brad Pickett attempts to trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard.
Jeremy Stephens keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Brad Pickett
Jeremy Stephens looks to mount Brad Pickett...
Jeremy Stephens slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Brad Pickett
Pickett measures the resilience of Stephens's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Stephens blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Brad Pickett gets sloppy and Jeremy Stephens tries to take advantage...
Jeremy Stephens wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Stephens drills Brad Pickett's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Brad Pickett
Pickett launches a few weak punches
Stephens blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Brad Pickett
Brad Pickett tries to roll to his side and trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard...
Jeremy Stephens keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Brad Pickett
Brad Pickett tries to roll on the ground...
Stephens knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Jeremy Stephens looks to counter!
Jeremy Stephens throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Pickett's face with those brutal elbows! Pickett needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Pickett's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Brad Pickett
Jeremy Stephens throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Stephens is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Pickett breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Brad Pickett
Brad Pickett launches a few punches to Stephens's cheek from the guard.
Jeremy Stephens uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Pickett is holding Jeremy Stephens's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jeremy Stephens shows great balance while pushing away Brad Pickett
Stephens is trying to counter now!
Jeremy Stephens tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The two exchange wildly
Stephens is connecting with a few punches
Pickett pushes Jeremy Stephens and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Lightning fast low kick from Pickett!
Stephens blocks that kick with his leg.
Stephens cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Pickett can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Jeremy Stephens throws a combo
Pickett punches back but nobody connects.
Stephens tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stephens launches a furious hook!
That hits Pickett's chin like a wrecking ball! Pickett loses balance and goes to the mat.
Pickett has a small cut in his Chin
That punishment by Jeremy Stephens has left Pickett staggered! Jeremy Stephens should try push forward now and finish this!
Stephens is standing while Pickett is on the ground on his back
Stephens cartwheels towards Pickett!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Brad Pickett.
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Brad Pickett
Jeremy Stephens moves to better his position on the ground...
Jeremy Stephens viciously slams hammer blows to Pickett's face!
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Brad Pickett
Stephens tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Brad Pickett
Stephens is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Brad Pickett, who is barely covering up!
Herb Dean is asking Pickett to defend himself! Herb Dean jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Pickett.
Winner is Jeremy Stephens by TKO (GnP) at 5:00 Round 4
Statistics: Jeremy Stephens
Punches 28/49 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 33/61 (54%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 772 s
Statistics: Brad Pickett
Punches 20/35 (57%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 31/46 (67%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 777 s
Another great fight. Very, very even, in pretty much every way. A few good, clean shots in the 4th were the first time anyone took over, and it was Stephens, and it was enough to finish at the end of the 4th.