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Event:
SP ICON: Pandemonium
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Oswald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adam tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Oswald defends well and Adam ends up having to push Oswald into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Adam tries for a takedown but Oswald circles away easily
and Oswald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Freddie Adam has been cut.
Nice body punch from Oswald.
Adam throws a leg kick that is checked
and Oswald counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oswald stuns Adam with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Adam looks winded!
Oswald connects with a good right hand that stumbles Adam. Adam circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oswald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rayko Oswald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddie Adam.
Oswald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oswald connects with a good right hand that stumbles Adam. Adam circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adam ducks into an uppercut from Oswald and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rayko Oswald!
Our winner, Rayko Oswald, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
SP ICON: The Demon's Head
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zivkovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adam moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Zivkovic and sends Adam crashing to the mat! Zivkovic follows him down to the mat - Adam regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#
Adam is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Freddie Adam has been cut.
Adam tries to get to full guard but Zivkovic has control of the leg.
Adam is still in real trouble! Can Zivkovic finish him?
Zivkovic has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Zivkovic stalling.
Adam seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adam trying to hold on to Zivkovic's head to control him but Zivkovic postures up.
Adam tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Adam flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Adam is trying to control but can't.
Zivkovic not doing much here.
#T1#
Adam is trying to get back to full guard.
Adam trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Adam landing strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Adam actively working from the bottom here.
Adam tries to get to full guard but Zivkovic has control of the leg.
Adam missing with punches from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
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 shot to the body from Adam misses
and Zivkovic counters with a series of strikes. Adam will be more careful next time no doubt. #CUT#
That has opened up Freddie Adam's cut even more.
Zivkovic throws a right and a left that Adam avoids nicely.
Adam goes for a double leg but Zivkovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zivkovic continues to drive forward.
Adam throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Zivkovic has closed the distance and engaged Adam in a clinch.
Zivkovic lands a shoulder strike.
Adam tries to score a body lock takedown but Zivkovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Adam gets underhooks to prevent Zivkovic's takedown attempt.
Zivkovic pushes Adam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
Freddie Adam's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Zivkovic misses with a punch to the body.
Adam tries for a takedown but Zivkovic manages to get underhooks.
Kresimir Zivkovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddie Adam.
Zivkovic tries to pull guard but Adam forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Zivkovic digs a right hand into Adam's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adam's gas tank.
Adam goes for a takedown attempt but Zivkovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Adam swats away the attempt to clinch by Zivkovic.
Adam dives in and grabs Zivkovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zivkovic pushes down on Adam's head and hops out.
Adam takes a swing at Zivkovic's ribcage but misses.
Zivkovic cracks Adam with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Freddie Adam's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kresimir Zivkovic!
An out of breath Kresimir Zivkovic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
HFC 45
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Specter connects with a looping right hand.
#TD#
Adam shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Specter is trying to defend but Adam finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Adam connects with a nice short shot to Specter's temple.
Specter is trying to stand.
Specter has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adam thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Specter's head.
Specter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Adam is nestled in close to Specter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#
Specter is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Marcus Specter has been cut.
Adam creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Specter is out cold and this one is all over! Adam climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Freddie Adam!
Freddie Adam spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
HFC 38
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Satanae smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Freddie Adam has been cut.#CL2#
Satanae drives through and clinches with Adam against the cage.
Adam on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Satanae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Satanae lands an uppercut.
Satanae putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Adam in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Satanae presses Adam against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Satanae stops a takedown attempt from Adam.
Satanae gets through Adam's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Satanae connects with a knee to the head.
Satanae lands a nice knee to the body.
Adam is breathing heavily.
Adam tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Satanae just stands there and leans against the cage.
Satanae lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Satanae scores with a shot to the side of Adam's head.
Satanae throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adams head.
Satanae connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adam's face.
#T1#
A short left from Satanae. #CUT2#
Freddie Adam's cut is getting worse.
Satanae working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Satanae works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Adam can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddie Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Satanae lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adam backwards.
Satanae gets through Adam's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Satanae lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Satanae using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Adam has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Satanae lands with a short shot to the head.
Adam is looking to take this one to the mat.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but Adam blocks with his arms.
Satanae lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Satanae creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Adam wants to break free but Satanae has control.
#T2#
Adam is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right hand to the body from Satanae.
Satanae gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Adam.
Satanae presses Adam against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Satanae scores with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Satanae.
Good body shot from Satanae.
Satanae scores with a hook to the body.
Satanae lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Satanae lands a shot to the body.
Satanae lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2#
Freddie Adam's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3#
Satanae pushes Adam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Satanae.
Satanae with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Satanae.
A shot in the inside from Satanae.
A right hand to the body from Satanae.
Satanae has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Adam seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Satanae can turn it around.
Satanae lands a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Adam is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Freddie Adam's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Satanae lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Adam is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right handed body shot lands from Satanae.
Adam seems to have got his legs back now.
Satanae cracks Adam with a nice body shot.
Satanae lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Satanae digs a right hand into Adam's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adam's gas tank.
Satanae cracks Adam with a nice body shot.#T4#
Satanae with a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Freddie Adam's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Patricius Satanae!
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Event:
HFC Christmas
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Adam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Adam looks to move away, Ure throws a big counter combo but Adam just gets out of the way.
Adam shoots in looking for a takedown but Ure manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adam's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A low kick from Adam is predictable there #TD#
and Ure counters with a single leg into guard. Adam didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Adam is looking for a triangle but Ure pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Ure drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ure jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ure pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adam is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Adam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ure gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ure wants to pass the guard but Adam is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Ure got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ure has managed to get both his arms back between Adam's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Adam controls Ure momentarily but Ure frees himself. #SUB#
Ure thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ure slips nicely into half guard.
Adam is looking for a sweep. Ure is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adam punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Ure is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Adam defends it well. #SUB2#
Adam looking for submissions off his back.
Adam gets full guard.#T2##SUB#
Ure is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ure pushes down on Adam's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Adam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Ure wants to work for an arm triangle but Adam is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Adam is defending against the submission attempts here by Ure.
Adam trying to control but Ure postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Ure is looking for a kimura but Adam is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ure to get the leverage.
Adam is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Adam looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ure is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Ure 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.
#SUB#
Ure is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Adam is just riding it out for now. Ure eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Adam actively working from the bottom here.
We've been informed that Adam has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Adam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ure is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adam moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Adam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Ure dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Adam shoots in and drives through. Ure sprawls well.
Adam throws a head kick but Ure moves out of range.
Adam misses with a right hand #TD#
and Ure counters with a shoot takedown. Adam fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Ure is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ure won't allow Adam to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Adam looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ure is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ure drops back looking for a leg! Adam is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adam manages to kick Ure off! Ure jumps back into Adam's guard. #SUB#
Ure drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ure jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB2#
Ure got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ure has managed to get both his arms back between Adam's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Ure thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Adam looking to control.
#SUB#
Ure drops back, looking for a kneebar! Adam looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Adam looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Adam! #REVB#
Ure on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Adam tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Adam has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Adam wants to control but Ure is keeping him busy.
Ure avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Adam.
Ure prevents Adam from improving position. #SUB2#
Adam is trying to get an arm triangle but Ure is defending well. #T3#
Adam wants to control but Ure is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Adam swings around for an armbar but Ure sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Adam's guard.
Adam trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Ure thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Ure drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Adam dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ure is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Adam in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adam trying to control but Ure is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Adam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Adam with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ure could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adam in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Freddie Adam will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R3#
Adam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ure feinted with a counter takedown.
Adam fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Adam looks to move away, Ure throws a big counter combo but Adam just gets out of the way.
Ure slips a jab from Adam.
Ure swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Ure on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adam tries for a takedown but Ure sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ure shoots in for a double leg but Adam sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Adam shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ure manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Adam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adam throws a strike but Ure rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Adam trying to keep a closed guard but Ure is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB#
Ure is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Ure is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Adam is trying to keep Ure in close.
#SUB2#
Adam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ure doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ure manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ure trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Adam looking for a guillotine here but Ure defends easily.
#T2#
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.
Ure won't allow Adam to sweep him here.
Adam looking to control.
#SUB2#
Adam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ure is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Ure is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Ure is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Adam lands a decent punch to the body there.
Ure pushes down on Adam's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Ure is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adam sees it coming and defends easily.
Adam trying to hold on to Ure's head to control him but Ure postures up.
Adam tries to roll over but Ure keeps him under control.#SUB#
Ure is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Ure is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Adam has managed to free his arm - good work.
Adam wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Ure is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Adam is just riding it out for now. Ure eventually gives up the hold.
Adam landing rabbit punches to the side of Ure's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Adam moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Ure is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Adam is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Adam has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adam scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddie Adam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adam has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
HFC 26 Johnson vs. Money
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Joshua scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Freddie Adam has been cut.
Joshua slips a jab from Adam.
A shot to the body from Adam misses #TD#
and Joshua counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Joshua would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Joshua has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Adam throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Joshua won't allow Adam to sweep him here.
Adam keeps trying to improve his position.
Adam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Adam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adam throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Joshua gets to his feet. Adam looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Adam with a poor takedown
enabling Joshua to counter with a crisp jab.
Adam walks into a left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Joshua as he connects with a hook.
Joshua thumps Adam with a low kick.
Adam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Joshua.
A head kick by Adam misses
and Joshua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adam takes one to the chin there.
Adam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joshua but Joshua pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab from Adam misses.
Joshua jabs Adam right on the nose. Adam blinks but takes it well.
Adam dives in and grabs Joshua's left leg, looking for a takedown. Joshua pushes down on Adam's head and hops out.
Joshua seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Anthony Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddie Adam.
Adam misses with a combination
#TD#
and Joshua counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Joshua stands up.
Joshua scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#
That has opened up Freddie Adam's cut even more.#T2#
Joshua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adam.
Joshua smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Adam doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Joshua counters with a nice uppercut.
Adam has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Adam there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joshua darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Adam gets a double leg takedown into Joshua's guard.
Joshua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adam is one step ahead there.
Joshua pulls Adam in close to prevent any damage.
Joshua on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Joshua tries to get out of the position.
Adam lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Adam passes Joshua's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Joshua controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Joshua trying to control but Adam postures up.
Adam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joshua keeps working.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Adam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Adam wants to take a breather but Joshua is having none of it. #SUB2#
Adam is working for a submission of some sort.
Adam trying to control the action but Joshua is working from the bottom. #T4#
Joshua tries to roll over but Adam keeps him under control.
Adam slips a nice elbow through Joshua's hands, connecting with Joshua's forehead.#CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Joshua has been cut.
Adam working over Joshua with some ground and pound. Joshua looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Adam is working for a kimura but Joshua is defending it quite comfortably.
Adam thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Adam is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Adam is thwarting Joshua's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Joshua dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Adam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joshua.
Freddie Adam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adam shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Joshua sprawls well. Joshua wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adam gets slowly back to his feet.
Adam shoots in for a double leg but Joshua sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Joshua lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheers as Joshua lands an impressive looking overhand right. Adam doesn't seem phased though.
Adam misses with a takedown attempt
and Joshua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anthony Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddie Adam.
A punch combination from Adam misses.
Adam looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joshua is fending him off so far but Adam persists. Nope, Joshua circles away and we're back to standing.
Joshua shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Adam eats them both and turns towards Joshua to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Joshua scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joshua throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT#
The cut above Freddie Adam's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Adam is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshua wobbles Adam with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Joshua dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Adam to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthony Joshua!
Anthony Joshua tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
HFC 23 Johnson vs. Brogue
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Barklong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barklong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adam drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barklong defends it well.#TD2#
Adam manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Barklong on his heels. He'll look to pass Barklong's guard now, I'm sure.
Adam tries to free his leg and advance position but Barklong is retaining full guard.
Adam is pushing down on Barklong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barklong is fighting to maintain full guard but Adam has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barklong is breathing heavily.
Adam is trying to control. Barklong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Adam wants to pass the guard but Barklong is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam passes to full mount!
Adam trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Adam scoring with strikes but Barklong is staying in there.
Adam scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Barklong?
#CUT2#
It looks like Leo Barklong has been cut.
Adam punishing his opponent with strikes. #CUT2#
Leo Barklong's cut is getting worse.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Leo Barklong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Freddie Adam!
After winning the bout, Freddie Adam thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
HFC 19 Andenowski vs. Vega
Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Adam tries a head kick but it misses.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Vadeli has eaten all the pies!#CL2#
Vadeli clinches with his opponent.
Adam tries to pull guard but Vadeli won't allow it.
Vadeli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vadeli lands a body punch.
Adam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Vadeli pulls guard. #SUB2#
Vadeli isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Adam stacks Vadeli on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Adam!
Vadeli is trying to control Adam's posture but Adam avoids it.
Adam trying to control the action but Vadeli is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vadeli trying to control but Adam flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Vadeli really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vadeli trying to control but not successfully.
Vadeli is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Adam off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T1#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Adam. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
#CUT#
It looks like Fedor Vadeli has been cut.
Vadeli tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Adam tries to control but Vadeli wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vadeli is trying to escape the mount.
Adam scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Vadeli?
Vadeli keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Adam fails to move to back control.
Adam sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Adam wants to control the pace but Vadeli is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Vadeli gets back to half guard.
Adam wants to control but Vadeli is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vadeli looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Adam pushes past his half guard into mount!
Adam trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vadeli tries to reverse the position but Adam maintains control.
Adam lands a big shot there that rocks Vadeli but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#CUT#
That has opened up Fedor Vadeli's cut even more.
Adam wants to control the pace but Vadeli is squirming around nicely.
Vadeli wants to control but Adam is having none of it.#T3#
Vadeli can't escape the position.
Adam trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Adam scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Vadeli?
#CUT#
Fedor Vadeli's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fedor Vadeli's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Freddie Adam!
An out of breath Freddie Adam thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
HFC 17 Ward vs. Prine
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Adam fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Adam fails with the takedown.
A low kick from Adam is predictable there #TD#
and Van Der Weegh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Adam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Van Der Weegh really is a fat lump.
Van Der Weegh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam keeping moving, preventing Van Der Weegh from controlling successfully.
Adam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T1#
Van Der Weegh wants to control from the top but Adam keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Van Der Weegh closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Van Der Weegh creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Adam sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Adam tries to bench press Van Der Weegh off him but Van Der Weegh keeps the position.
Adam manages to get back to half guard.
Van Der Weegh looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Adam is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Van Der Weegh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Van Der Weegh throwing shots but Adam is blocking nicely.
Adam regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Adam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adam looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Der Weegh prevents Adam from getting back to his feet.
Adam trying to control the position.
Van Der Weegh trying to control but Adam is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Van Der Weegh is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Adam is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Willem Van Der Weegh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddie Adam.
Adam throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Der Weegh's waist but Van Der Weegh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adam off to one side. #T3#
Adam avoids the head kick by Van Der Weegh.
#CL#
Van Der Weegh moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Adam wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Van Der Weegh has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Adam uses from the top position.
Van Der Weegh wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Der Weegh is wriggling around but Adam manages to pass to half guard.
Van Der Weegh won't allow Adam to pass to mount.
Adam wants to get back to his feet.
Van Der Weegh trying to hold on to Adam's head to control him but Adam postures up.
#T4#
Adam scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Van Der Weegh tries to get to full guard but Adam has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Der Weegh punching from the bottom.
Van Der Weegh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Adam on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Der Weegh is refusing to be controlled, as Adam sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willem Van Der Weegh dominated that round.
That's time! Van Der Weegh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Van Der Weegh closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Adam pecks away with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Van Der Weegh trying to control the position but Adam is working away.
Adam is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Adam struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam dodges the ground and pound from Van Der Weegh.
Adam is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Adam manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Van Der Weegh trying to hold on to Adam's head to control him but Adam postures up.
Adam working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Van Der Weegh wants to control but Adam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Van Der Weegh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Van Der Weegh wants to control but Adam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adam looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Van Der Weegh is doing well to control the position and prevent Adam from advancing to side control.#ES#
Van Der Weegh pushes Adam off and gets back to his feet.
Adam connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Der Weegh circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Van Der Weegh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Van Der Weegh.
Van Der Weegh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Der Weegh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Van Der Weegh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adam is keeping the position for now.
Adam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Van Der Weegh stopping the sweep attempt from Adam.
Adam trying to keep a closed guard but Van Der Weegh is proving a slippery customer.
Adam looking for a sweep. Not yet Adam, not yet.
Van Der Weegh wants to pass the guard but Adam is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Adam has a takedown stuffed.
Adam looks for a takedown but Van Der Weegh sprawls well.#T4#
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.#TD#
Van Der Weegh gets a double leg takedown into Adam's guard.
Van Der Weegh stopping the sweep attempt from Adam.
Van Der Weegh trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Adam manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Adam wants to control from the top but Van Der Weegh keeps moving.
Adam preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Der Weegh trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #ES#
Van Der Weegh has his feet on Adam's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Adam fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Der Weegh wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willem Van Der Weegh 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!
#R3##CL#
Van Der Weegh has closed the distance and engaged Adam in a clinch.
#TD#
Van Der Weegh decides to pull guard.
Van Der Weegh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adam trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Der Weegh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adam might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Van Der Weegh haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Van Der Weegh wants to control the position but Adam says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Weegh trying to control but Adam postures up.
Adam scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Adam trying to control from half guard but Van Der Weegh is working away.
Van Der Weegh trying to hold on to Adam's head to control him but Adam postures up.
Van Der Weegh has hold of Adam's hands but Adam slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Van Der Weegh is looking to get back to full guard here but Adam has managed to pass to side control instead.
Adam trying to control the action but Van Der Weegh is working from the bottom.
Van Der Weegh is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Adam is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T2#
The referee warns Van Der Weegh that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Van Der Weegh flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Van Der Weegh bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Adam striking from the bottom.
Adam lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##ES#
Van Der Weegh manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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!#BC#
Van Der Weegh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Der Weegh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adam can do to turn this around?#T3#
Adam loads up on a big right hand but Van Der Weegh slips the punch.
Adam shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Van Der Weegh sprawls well. Van Der Weegh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adam gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Van Der Weegh decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU#
Van Der Weegh stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Adam to get to his feet. #TD#
Van Der Weegh throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Adam was covering up waiting for the punch and Van Der Weegh finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Van Der Weegh postures up.
#T4#
Adam wants to stand up but Van Der Weegh is controlling him. #SU#
Van Der Weegh decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Adam.
A head kick misses from Van Der Weegh.
Van Der Weegh misses with a double jab
and Adam counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Der Weegh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adam.
Adam now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Der Weegh as he jumps to the side.
Van Der Weegh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willem Van Der Weegh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Der Weegh 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willem Van Der Weegh!
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