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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JR Adams Junior (ranked 1426 p4p, 1501 weight class) and Umberto Reem (ranked 166 p4p, 175 weight class). Reem has chosen Bad Reputation as his entrance music. Umberto Reem has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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 13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, JR Adams Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 18 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Umberto Reem!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adams Junior throws a quick counter kick to the body but Reem avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adams Junior is defended easily by Reem.
A big left from Adams Junior misses.
Adams Junior throws an off balance right hand
and Reem counters with a nice uppercut.
Reem cracks Adams Junior with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Adams Junior rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reem misses with a kick to the body.
Adams Junior pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reem digs a good body shot into Adams Junior's ribs.
Adams Junior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reem, pushing him back against the cage.
Reem scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adams Junior gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, if Adams Junior is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Adams Junior is keen to just control but Reem is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Adams Junior seems content to control.
Adams Junior wants to control but Reem is keeping him busy.
Adams Junior controlling the pace.
Adams Junior is trying to control the action in half guard but Reem is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Adams Junior seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Adams Junior trying to mount his opponent but Reem defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adams Junior shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reem misses with a wild body shot.
Adams Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Reem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reem wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reem slips a straight right by Adams Junior.
Adams Junior goes for a double leg but Reem avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reem continues to drive forward.
It seemed like Reem was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JR Adams Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Reem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adams Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adams Junior lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Adams Junior tries for a takedown but Reem circles away easily
and Reem counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Reem is struggling to control the position.
Reem effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting on Reem's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Adams Junior definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adams Junior tries to stall but Reem uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reem wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adams Junior has him pressed against the cage.
Adams Junior taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem leaning against his opponent.
Adams Junior keeps control of Reem as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Umberto Reem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reem scores with a nice right hand.
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adams Junior paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reem lands an overhand right.
A shot to the body from Adams Junior misses
and Reem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adams Junior moves in looking to clinch but Reem pushes him off.
Adams Junior tries for a takedown but Reem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reem wants to clinch up but Adams Junior keeps it at a distance.
Adams Junior lands with a cross.
Reem slips a jab from Adams Junior.
Reem wants to counter the offense by Adams Junior and move into the clinch position.
Reem looks to land a left hand but Adams Junior moved out of range nicely.
Reem throws a jab when Adams Junior was well out of range.
Adams Junior showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reem.
Reem instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior looking to throw knees to the head but Reem is blocking nicely.
Adams Junior misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams Junior blocks an uppercut.
Adams Junior blocks an uppercut.
Reem manages to break the clinch.
Adams Junior has closed the distance and engaged Reem in a clinch.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Reem has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Adams Junior seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reem can turn it around.
Reem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adams Junior lands a right hand.
Adams Junior blocking some punches.
Adams Junior has Reem pressed against the cage, preventing Reem from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Reem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice combination there by Reem.
Reem slips under a jab.
Adams Junior shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reem but Reem pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umberto Reem dominated that round.
That's time! Adams Junior's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Reem scores with a body shot.
Reem tries to clinch but Adams Junior is having none of it.
Adams Junior misses the body punch
and Reem holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adams Junior wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Reem.
Adams Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adams Junior missing with a left hand there. Reem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Despite the aggression on Reem's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Adams Junior dives in for a single leg takedown but Reem sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Adams Junior avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reem scores with a three punch combo!
Reem connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reem is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams Junior manages to break the clinch.
Reem instigates a clinch.
Reem misses with the head strike.
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reem swinging wildly here.
Umberto Reem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reem fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Adams Junior checks it well.
It looked like Adams Junior wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adams Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Reem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adams Junior connects with the punch.
Adams Junior throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Adams Junior sets himself, and Reem steps forward looking for the clinch! Adams Junior avoids it this time.
Reem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adams Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reem lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Adams Junior does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A shot to the liver by Adams Junior. Beautiful body shot.
Adams Junior moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior throws a body shot but no joy.
Reem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reem tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Adams Junior is able to avoid easily.
Adams Junior takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams Junior shoots in and drives through. Reem sprawls well.
Adams Junior is looking to clinch but Reem is avoiding it.
Reem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adams Junior doesn't manage to clinch there - Reem circles away.
Reem tries to clinch but Adams Junior moves out of range.
Reem closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adams Junior.
Adams Junior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reem looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams Junior is just out of range.
Adams Junior fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JR Adams Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Reem gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Adams Junior performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reem is looking to improve his position.
Adams Junior is stalling here. Reem is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Adams Junior seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Reem has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Adams Junior is looking for a sweep.
Adams Junior is not content to let Reem control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams Junior trying his best to control but Reem has mounted him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umberto Reem 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! This is the final round!
Reem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adams Junior slips a jab from Reem.
Some wild striking there from Reem.
Reem pushes Adams Junior up against the cage in a clinch.
Adams Junior swings wildly with an uppercut but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams Junior misses with the head strike.
Adams Junior is looking to break free of the clinch but Reem has double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Reem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem breaks from the clinch.
Adams Junior looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Adams Junior shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reem defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams Junior throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reem feints a jab promting Adams Junior to slip. Reem then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Adams Junior slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Adams Junior slips a jab from Reem.
Reem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adams Junior manages to avoid it.
Adams Junior appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Adams Junior fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JR Adams Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reem drives through and clinches with Adams Junior against the cage.
Adams Junior is trying to force a seperation but Reem has the dominant position.
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reem throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adams Junior fails with a takedown attempt.
Adams Junior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
JR Adams Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reem scores with a punch to the head.
Reem turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adams Junior wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reem closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Reem slips a jab from Adams Junior.
Reem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reem wants it to stay on the feet.
Reem throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adams Junior stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Adams Junior goes for a double leg but Reem avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reem continues to drive forward.
Reem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adams Junior.
Adams Junior tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reem connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Adams Junior's hands.
Adams Junior chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reem can pounce on him.
Reem moves into the clinch.
Reem holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Adams Junior throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adams Junior throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reem blocks it with crossed arms.
Reem swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams Junior is trying to break the clinch but Reem is controlling him.
Adams Junior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Adams Junior presses Reem against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Adams Junior misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adams Junior.
Adams Junior tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reem stalling in the clinch.
Adams Junior blocking some punches.
Reem wants to break free but Adams Junior has control.
Adams Junior has Reem pushed against the cage.
Reem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reem is leaning against Adams Junior and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reem scores with a shot to the side of Adams Junior's head.
Adams Junior tries to pull guard but Reem won't allow it.
Reem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adams Junior tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reem defends well and Adams Junior ends up having to push Reem into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Adams Junior takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reem closes the distance and clinches.
Adams Junior trying to land knees to the body.
Reem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adams Juniors head.
Reem scores with a shoulder strike.
Umberto Reem is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reem gets through Adams Junior's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adams Junior drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adams Junior misses with a knee to the head.
Adams Junior looking to stall.
Reem controlling the action here for a moment.
Reem lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Umberto Reem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reem 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Umberto Reem!
Umberto Reem decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
JR Adams Junior spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries! Everyone knows that my opponent here has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs and illegal recreational drugs, so I'm confident this fight will soon be ruled a "No Contest." Thanks everyone for continuing to support those of us who fight clean.'.
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