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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Exotic (ranked 1293 p4p, 736 weight class) and Principo Adam (ranked 188 p4p, 115 weight class). Exotic comes into the arena with Joe Exotic - I Saw a Tiger blaring out of the sound system. Adam comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dona Eis Requiem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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7 - 3 - 0 |
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6 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Exotic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Principo Adam!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Exotic.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exotic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Exotic lands with an overhand left.
Exotic misses with a shot to the body
and Adam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adam takes a jab right on the kisser.
Adam closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Exotic's guard.
Adam trying to control the position from guard on top but Exotic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adam got a little sloppy there for a moment and Exotic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adam has managed to get both his arms back between Exotic's legs - danger averted.
Exotic working for a triangle but Adam defends it easily.
Exotic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam trying to control the position from guard on top but Exotic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Exotic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Exotic looking to control.
Exotic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Adam trying to control but Exotic is working from the bottom.
Exotic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Exotic wants to sweep but no luck.
Exotic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Exotic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adam is aware though and is defending well.
Exotic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Adam tries to free his leg and advance position but Exotic is retaining full guard.
Exotic is looking for a triangle but Adam pushes his legs off easily.
Exotic keeping full guard, as Adam tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Adam doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Exotic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Exotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adam was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Exotic throws a right hand that misses
letting Adam counter with a right hand.
Joe Exotic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Exotic on his heels. He'll look to pass Exotic's guard now, I'm sure.
Adam trying to control but Exotic is working from the bottom.
Adam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Adam slips nicely into half guard.
Exotic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adam is working away from the top position though.
Adam passes to side control.
Adam tries to advance to mount but can't.
Exotic can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Exotic is looking for a sweep.
Adam tries for a kimura but Exotic is defending well.
Exotic 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.
Adam tries to advance to mount but Exotic denies him.
Exotic tries to buck Adam off but Adam is having none of it.
Exotic trying to control but Adam flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Exotic looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Adam has got his arm under Exotic's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Exotic has spun round into Adam's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Principo Adam will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice shot by Exotic.
A slow jab from Adam misses its intended target.
As Adam looks to move away, Exotic throws a big counter combo but Adam just gets out of the way.
Adam misses with a straight left.
A jab from Adam misses.
Adam misses with a wild body shot.
Adam throws a hook but Exotic blocks it.
Adam gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch lands to the side of Adam 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Exotic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Exotic throws a leg kick
and Adam counters with a single leg into guard. Exotic didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exotic can't keep his opponent in guard - Adam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Exotic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Adam's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Adam's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam tries to escape but Exotic has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Exotic's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Exotic patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Exotic has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Adam has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Exotic is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Exotic tries to get the hooks in deep but Adam pushed the leg off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adam 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.
Adam defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Adam covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Adam wants to escape the position.
Adam keeps trying to improve his position.
Exotic is not going to allow Adam to sit and survive in this position.
Principo Adam has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Exotic passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Adam!
Adam is trying to escape the mount.
Adam bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Adam wants to control from the top but Exotic keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Exotic has control of Adam's left arm, preventing Adam from doing any damage.
Adam tries to free his leg and advance position but Exotic is retaining full guard.
Exotic can't keep his opponent in guard - Adam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Exotic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Exotic is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Exotic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joe Exotic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Adam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Exotic with the inside leg kick.
Exotic moves out of range as Adam strikes.
Exotic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Exotic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Adam misses.
Adam drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Adam fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Exotic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses.
Adam lands a slapping body shot.
Exotic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic swings widly with a right hand
and Adam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Exotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adam lands a nice shot that snaps Exotic's head back.
Adam looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Exotic is fending him off so far but Adam persists. Nope, Exotic circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adam walks into a stiff left hand from Exotic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range.
Adam lands an overhand right.
Adam takes a swing at Exotic's ribcage but misses.
Exotic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Exotic is looking to land body kicks.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Adam.
Exotic misses with an uppercut. Adam saw that one coming.
Exotic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Adam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adam misses with a straight left.
Exotic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adam scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Exotic doesn't seem bothered though.
Exotic connects with a looping right hand.
Joe Exotic is winning the standup battle so far.
Exotic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adam checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adam! But no joy.
Exotic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adam.
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Adam is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Adam misses.
Exotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adam tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Exotic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adam looking to score a takedown here. Exotic is defending well but Adam drives through and ends up in Exotic's guard.
Adam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Exotic is keeping the position for now.
Exotic throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Adam escapes and throws Exotic's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Adam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Exotic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Exotic is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Adam is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Exotic can't escape the position.
Adam controlling the position easily from mount.
Adam trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Exotic wants to control but Adam is having none of it.
That's four 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.
Exotic is trying to escape the mount.
Exotic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Exotic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adam forces the positional change into back control.
A lull in the action here.
Adam is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Adam has managed to slip his arm under Exotic's chin. This could be all over... yep, Exotic is tapping out! Submission win for Adam.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Principo Adam!
After the fight, Principo Adam was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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