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Event:
WW#1 MAGADDINO VS JOHNSON
Date: Aug 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Assad scores with a jab.
Assad misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Adams misses.
Assad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Assad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Assad will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adams's coach down at Makoa $50 (Strength and Cardio) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Adams's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Assad as he connects with a hook.
Adams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Assad throws a big counter combination but Adams scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Assad.
Adams tries to counter by closing the distance.
Assad misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and Adams counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Adams. #T1##BC2#
Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adams throws a head kick that misses.
Assad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adams.
Assad is looking for a counter combo.
Adams misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Adams misses.
Assad misses with an uppercut.
Adams lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Assad is looking to clinch.
Adams misses with a head kick.
Assad stalks Adams and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Adams's face. Adams staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#
Adams is rocked!
Assad looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Adams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Adams has closed the distance and engaged Assad in a clinch.
#T2##TD2#
Adams has picked Assad up - he's going for a ride! Adams dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Assad has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Adams. Oh but Assad has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Adams goes limp - he's gone! Assad jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tahgi Assad!
Bus Adams was interviewed post fight and said 'It's okay, I'm good. Senior citizens need a break even for once in a while'.
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Event:
The Beatdown: (LW/MW) Round 2
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Daumstadt stuffs the takedown.
Adams shoots in and drives through. Daumstadt sprawls well.#CL2#
Daumstadt clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Daumstadt pulls guard.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Daumstadt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daumstadt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adams throwing strikes from guard but Daumstadt blocks nicely.
Adams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Daumstadt throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Adams chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Daumstadt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daumstadt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Adams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Daumstadt works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Daumstadt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Adams throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Daumstadt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Daumstadt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Adams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Daumstadt looking to control.
Adams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Adams throwing strikes but missing.
Adams looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Adams is in close to Daumstadt 's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Adams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Adams postures up in Daumstadt 's guard and throws a big left but Daumstadt blocks it.
Adams throws a big right hand that misses.
Adams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Adams works over Daumstadt with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daumstadt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Daumstadt wants to get back to his feet but Adams is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Daumstadt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adams defends well.
Adams landing with the ground and pound.
Daumstadt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Adams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Daumstadt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Daumstadt trying to keep a closed guard but Adams is proving a slippery customer.
Daumstadt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Adams's guard. #REVB#
Adams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Daumstadt trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams keeping full guard, as Daumstadt tries to pass.
Daumstadt slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Adams is trying to stand.
Daumstadt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Adams misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Adams is trying to get back to full guard.
Adams is looking to control Daumstadt 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adams avoid being mounted?
Adams pushes Daumstadt off looking to stand but Daumstadt dives back in and keeps control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Felix Daumstadt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Adams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Adams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Adams misses with a double jab.
Adams closes the distance and clinches up with Daumstadt , looking for a takedown. Adams pushes Daumstadt against the cage but Daumstadt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Daumstadt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Adams shoots in for a double leg but Daumstadt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Daumstadt misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Adams shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Adams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Daumstadt gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Daumstadt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Daumstadt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Adams wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Adams is staying active underneath Daumstadt , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Daumstadt prevents Adams from improving his position.
Daumstadt controlling the pace.
Adams trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Daumstadt manages to pass to mount!
Daumstadt looking to control but Adams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Adams takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T2#
Adams regains half guard.
Adams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Daumstadt scores with a couple of nice shots.
Daumstadt trying to control the pace.
Daumstadt lands with a punch from half guard.
Daumstadt tries to stand but can't do so whilst Adams controls his leg.
Felix Daumstadt has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Daumstadt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Adams has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Adams is pressing down on Daumstadt 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Daumstadt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Daumstadt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Adams wants to get back to his feet but Daumstadt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daumstadt showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #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.
Adams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Daumstadt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Daumstadt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Adams misses with a takedown attempt - Daumstadt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bus Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adams lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Adams.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Daumstadt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Adams has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD#
Adams shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Adams showed some decent athleticism there.
Adams wants to free his trapped foot but Daumstadt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Daumstadt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Adams.
Adams thows a huge punch but Daumstadt dodges it nicely.
Daumstadt trying to hold on to Adams's head to control him but Adams postures up.
Adams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams is thwarting Daumstadt 's attempts to control the position.
Adams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Daumstadt is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Daumstadt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Adams.
Daumstadt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Adams.
Daumstadt is controlling Adams's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Adams trying to mount his opponent but Daumstadt defends it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Daumstadt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Daumstadt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adams is working away from the top position though.
Daumstadt moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Adams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Adams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Daumstadt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Adams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Adams stands up over Daumstadt , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Adams throwing strikes from guard but Daumstadt blocks nicely.
Daumstadt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adams is in close to Daumstadt 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Daumstadt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Adams's guard. #REVB#
Adams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Daumstadt connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Daumstadt tries to stand but Adams is controlling from the bottom.
Adams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daumstadt is one step ahead there.
Adams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Daumstadt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Adams is pulling down on Daumstadt 's head. It's preventing any offense from Daumstadt , at least for the moment.#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.
Daumstadt pushing down on Adams's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Adams works his way to full guard. Good work.
Daumstadt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Daumstadt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bus Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Felix Daumstadt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bus Adams.
Well Daumstadt 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Daumstadt !
In defeat, Bus Adams stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's okay, I'm good. Senior citizens need a break even for once in a while'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Adams has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kidd avoids the head kick by Adams.
#CL#
Kidd has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Adams manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kidd throws a big elbow that misses.
Adams throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Adams looking for a sweep. Not yet Adams, not yet.
Kidd throwing strikes but missing.
Kidd is looking to work some ground and pound but Adams has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kidd lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kidd is looking to stand up but Adams won't let him. #T1#
Kidd is working Adams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kidd postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Adams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kidd wants to stand but Adams is controlling his posture from full guard. #ES2#
Adams pushes Kidd off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Adams throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Kidd counters with a nice double leg into side control. Adams won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Kidd is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adams is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Kidd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Kidd wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Adams, who protects the arm well.
Kidd is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adams tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Adams tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kidd easily slips into full mount!
Adams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
BOOM! Kidd connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kidd avoids the attempt from Adams to control.#T4#
Kidd lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Adams hang on?
Adams tries to reverse the position but Kidd maintains control.
Adams wants to hold on but Kidd pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kidd cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kidd cracks Adams with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Adams manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Adams wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adams is staying active underneath Kidd, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Kidd dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Adams closes the distance and pushes Kidd back into the cage.
Adams keeps control of Kidd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Kidd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kidd is looking to clinch but Adams is avoiding it.
Bus Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Adams closes the distance and pushes Kidd back into the cage.#BC2#
Adams breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Adams is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kidd's half guard.
Kidd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adams is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams trying to control from half guard but Kidd is working away.
Adams seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T1#
Kidd trying to control from the bottom.
Kidd is positioning himself well to prevent Adams advancing to mount.
Adams wants to take a breather but Kidd is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kidd wants to improve his position but Adams is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adams throws a leg kick but Kidd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ross Kidd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Adams instigates a clinch.
Kidd really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC#
Kidd manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Kidd dives in and scores a takedown into Adams's guard.#SUB2#
Kidd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Adams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Adams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kidd is aware though and is defending well.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Kidd lands a couple of elbows.
Adams wants to control the position but Kidd says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kidd throwing shots but Adams is blocking nicely.
Kidd working the head and body with strikes.
Kidd throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Kidd scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kidd is keen to just control but Adams is a slippery customer.
Adams is looking to control Kidd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adams avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Kidd there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kidd lands a nice short elbow.
Kidd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adams defending well though.
Kidd keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Kidd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Adams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kidd. #SUB#
Kidd is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Adams defends it well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
Adams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kidd.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adams controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Adams throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bus Adams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Adams closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kidd quickly recovers to half guard.
Adams throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kidd to regain full guard.
Adams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kidd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kidd keeping full guard, as Adams tries to pass.
Kidd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kidd is really struggling to control Adams but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kidd keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully. #T1#
Kidd is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Adams wanted to stand there but Kidd had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Adams has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Adams successfully pulls guard.
Adams looking to control.
Kidd throwing strikes but missing.
Adams has a closed guard, preventing Kidd from standing up. #T2#
Adams pulls Kidd in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Adams has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Kidd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kidd has managed to get both his arms back between Adams's legs - danger averted.
Kidd has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Adams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adams working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kidd throws a head kick that misses.
Kidd wants to clinch.#T3##CL2#
Adams forces Kidd back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Adams instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kidd as Adams tries to tie him up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Kidd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4##TD2#
Adams scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kidd is looking to regain half guard here but Adams keeps moving and retains side control.
Kidd is not content to let Adams control the position.
Kidd is trying to control Adams's posture but Adams avoids it.
Kidd is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Adams is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Who's going to make the next move?
Kidd is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bus Adams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adams 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bus Adams!
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