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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fox Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lao comes to the cage accompanied by Terminator T-800 Song. Adams is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kronik. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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262 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
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196 cm
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265 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fox Lao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Adams!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lao's half guard.
It looks like Adams is going to stand back up.
Adams trying to control from half guard but Lao is working away.
Adams prevents Lao from standing back up.
Adams seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Adams with the ground and pound but Lao uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Lao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams looking to pass the guard.
Adams wants to control from the top but Lao keeps moving.
Lao 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.
Adams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Brian Adams wasn't active enough on the ground.
Adams dodges the punch combination from Lao.
Lao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lao swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Lao. Those never looked like landing.
Adams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lao.
Lao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adams moves into the clinch successfully.
Adams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Adams breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lao goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adams.
Lao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adams.
Adams slips a jab and a cross from Lao.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt.
Fox Lao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Adams.
Adams takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Adams shoots for a double leg takedown but Lao sprawls well. He's pushed Adams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Adams shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lao napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Adams in side control, throwing shots but Lao defends.
Adams tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lao tries to escape but Adams is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams stands up and beckons Lao to his feet.
Adams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lao misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Lao.
Lao throws a right and a left that Adams avoids nicely.
Fox Lao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lao misses with a double jab.
Adams dodges the punch combination from Lao.
Lao throws a right and a left that Adams avoids nicely.
Adams feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lao being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Adams dominated that round.
That's time! Lao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Adams misses.
A combination from Lao does no damage.
Fox Lao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams has a takedown stuffed.
Adams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lao avoids it really well and circles away.
Adams dodges the punch combination from Lao.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Adams.
Fox Lao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Adams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lao throws a one two combo.
Lao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adams takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No joy there for Lao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Adams counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Lao misses.
Adams finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adams.
Lao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lao throws a series of punches but Adams avoids them all with ease.
Lao swinging wildly here.
Adams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adams somewhat.
Fox Lao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Lao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Lao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adams has managed to clinch.
Adams is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A bit of stalling here from Adams.
Adams fails to pull guard.
Lao tries to pull guard but Adams won't allow it.
Lao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Adams just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Adams breaks the clinch.
Lao lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lao.
Lao misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Lao misses.
Lao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Adams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adams closes the distance and pushes Lao back into the cage.
Adams pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams looking to control.
Adams might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lao kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Adams wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lao is now in half guard.
Adams makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Adams is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lao.
Lao throws a combination that misses
and Adams holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Adams breaks the clinch.
Adams shoots in for a double leg but Lao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Adams counters by moving into the clinch.
Adams ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Adams no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Adams is trying to control the position but Lao postures up.
Adams is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lao is looking to stand up but Adams won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Adams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Lao swinging wildly here.
Lao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adams drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lao throws Adams to one side and escapes!
Adams forces Lao back against the cage and clinches.
Adams has Lao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adams smiles and moves away.
Adams fails with the takedown.
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - Lao circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Adams counters with a takedown into side control.
Adams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adams tries to score with some ground and pound. Lao controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lao is not content to let Adams control the position.
Lao prevents Adams from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams laying and praying for a moment but Lao takes advantage and regains half guard.
Adams decides to stand up.
Lao takes one on the button.
Lao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Adams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lao thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao misses with a series of wild punches.
Adams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Adams cracks a nice hook into Lao's ribs.
Lao tries to sprawl but Adams drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adams moves into full mount! Lao won't be happy about that!
Adams controlling the position easily from mount.
Lao avoids a series of strikes thrown by Adams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Adams cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Adams tries to control but Lao wriggling away.
Adams controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Adams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Adams has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Adams!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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