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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aljosa Medeiros (ranked 2329 p4p, 2416 weight class) and Bruno Adams (ranked 289 p4p, 300 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aljosa Medeiros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruno Adams!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams connects with the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Medeiros as he connects with a hook.
Adams misses with a left hand
and Medeiros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Medeiros's hands.
Adams cracks a nice hook into Medeiros's ribs.
Medeiros throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Adams tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Medeiros is in Adams's guard.
Medeiros stays in close to Adams's body and controls the position.
Adams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Medeiros gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Adams looking to control.
Medeiros has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Medeiros cracks Adams with a solid left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams has his foot on Medeiros's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Medeiros works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Medeiros is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Medeiros trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams managing to control the position.
Adams working for a triangle but Medeiros defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros postures up.
Adams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Medeiros defends it easily.
Medeiros keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Adams's head.
Medeiros is in close to Adams's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Medeiros works over Adams with some ground and pound from guard.
Medeiros 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 looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Medeiros with a nice head shot there.
Medeiros throws a big right hand that misses.
Medeiros scoring with some ground and pound.
Medeiros trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
Medeiros passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Medeiros tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medeiros working away.
Medeiros wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
Medeiros is working Adams over with some ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Adams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Medeiros in side control lands a decent elbow.
Adams tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Medeiros easily slips into full mount!
Adams taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Adams can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Medeiros with good strikes from the mount here!
Adams is bucking up trying to escape but Medeiros cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Medeiros wants to control the pace but Adams is squirming around nicely.
Medeiros scoring with strikes but Adams is staying in there.
Adams is rocked!
Medeiros trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Adams is still in real trouble! Can Medeiros finish him?
Medeiros punishing his opponent with strikes.
Adams wants to hold on but Medeiros pushes him away.
Adams seems to have recovered his senses.
Medeiros fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Medeiros lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medeiros landing shots from mount.
Adams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Medeiros connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Medeiros has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Adams's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros avoids the attempt from Adams to control.
Medeiros fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Medeiros lands a heavy elbow.
Medeiros wants to control the pace but Adams is squirming around nicely.
Adams tries to hold on but Medeiros pushes him away.
Medeiros trying to control but Adams is having none of it.
Adams tries to hold on but Medeiros pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Medeiros.
Adams tries to hold on but Medeiros postures up.
Adams takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Adams is desperately trying to improve his position but Medeiros has a good base and remains in mount.
Medeiros putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Adams can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aljosa Medeiros dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Medeiros slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Medeiros scores with a hook to the body. Adams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Medeiros misses with an uppercut.
Adams scores with a punch to the head.
Medeiros feints and as Adams raises his hands in defense, Medeiros changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Medeiros cracks Adams with a solid left hand.
Adams working a defensive guard here.
Medeiros stands and throws Adams's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Medeiros in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Medeiros creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Medeiros working away.
Adams is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Medeiros's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Medeiros wants to take a breather but Adams is having none of it.
Medeiros is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Adams trying to control here.
Adams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Medeiros scores with a couple of nice shots.
Medeiros is thwarting Adams's attempts to control the position.
Medeiros looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Adams is looking for a sweep. Medeiros is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Medeiros lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Medeiros working over Adams with some ground and pound. Adams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Medeiros keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Adams trying to control from the bottom.
Medeiros is keen to just control but Adams is a slippery customer.
Adams has hold of Medeiros's hands but Medeiros slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Medeiros.
Adams trying to control here.
Medeiros seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aljosa Medeiros overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adams wants to get back to full guard.
Medeiros wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
Adams actively working from the bottom here.
Medeiros lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Medeiros is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?
Adams is looking for a sweep. Medeiros is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Medeiros is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Medeiros lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Adams has hold of Medeiros's hands but Medeiros slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Medeiros is nestled in close to Adams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Medeiros landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Medeiros is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Medeiros is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams wants to control but Medeiros is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Medeiros wants to take a breather but Adams is having none of it.
Adams is trying to get back to full guard.
Medeiros scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Adams is looking to control Medeiros's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adams avoid being mounted?
Medeiros is keen to just control but Adams is a slippery customer.
Adams is trying to control but Medeiros passes into side control!
Medeiros cracks Adams with a big right hand but Adams just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Adams is looking to regain half guard here but Medeiros keeps moving and retains side control.
Adams keeps trying to improve his position.
Medeiros trying to control the position but Adams is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams struggling a bit here.
Medeiros working the body and head with strikes.
Medeiros connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Adams some visible discomfort.
Medeiros lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Medeiros creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Medeiros working the ground and pound from side control.
Adams takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Adams is trying to control Medeiros's posture but Medeiros avoids it.
Medeiros cracks Adams with a big elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adams is looking to reverse the position.
Medeiros cracks Adams with a big right hand but Adams just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Medeiros working away.
Adams tries to buck Medeiros off but Medeiros is having none of it.
Medeiros lands a decent elbow from side control.
Medeiros cracks Adams with a big right hand but Adams just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aljosa Medeiros dominated that second round.
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!
Medeiros cracks Adams with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Adams tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Medeiros pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Adams is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aljosa Medeiros!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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