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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richie Alaska (ranked 1405 p4p, 1809 weight class) and Steel Adams (ranked 157 p4p, 192 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Alaska might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to A Long December - Counting Crows. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 12 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Richie Alaska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steel Adams!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alaska misses with a body shot
and Alaska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alaska stalling in the clinch but Adams improves position.
A right hook to the body lands for Adams.
Alaska is trying to maintain a safe position but Adams gets an underhook and turns Alaska into the cage.
Alaska jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Adams walks away with a smile on his face. Alaska gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Adams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alaska swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Alaska drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Adams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Adams slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Adams.
Adams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alaska misses the shot to the body.
Adams doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alaska stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alaska throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Adams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alaska lands a body shot.
Adams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alaska is looking to wear down Adams with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alaska tries to keep at a distance but Adams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adams blocks an uppercut.
Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alaska looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alaska scores with a body shot.
Alaska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Adams misses.
Alaska throws a jab but it's blocked by Adams.
Adams throws a body punch but Alaska moves out of range.
Adams looks to throw the jab but Alaska is out of range.
Alaska is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Adams lands a jab-cross combination.
Alaska throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams misses with a wild body shot.
Adams misses with a hook
and Alaska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alaska misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alaska swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Adams let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Adams avoids the body shot from Alaska.
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Adams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adams misses the jab.
Alaska misses with a hook to the body
and Adams counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Adams tries to clinch but Alaska is having none of it.
Alaska misses with a hook to the body
and Adams counters with a stiff right hand.
Alaska misses with a body shot
letting Adams counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Adams.
Alaska connects with a looping right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Adams. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Adams misses.
Alaska swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams ducks right into an uppercut from Alaska.
Adams misses with a wild combination.
Adams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams moves away.
Adams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alaska fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Adams on the side of the head.
Alaska lands a jab.
Adams throws a hook but Alaska avoids it easily.
Adams tries to clinch up but Alaska circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Alaska wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adams throws a series of punches but Alaska moves out of range.
Adams displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Adams instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alaska jumps guard but Adams stands there with Alaska around his waist. Alaska gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alaska lands a nice hook to Adams's body. Adams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alaska is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Adams tries to clinch up.
Alaska misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Adams's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Adams scores with a jab. Alaska acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good shot there by Adams.
Alaska is rocked!
Adams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alaska.
Alaska was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oh Alaska is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alaska is looking to counter punch.
Alaska seems to have got his legs back now.
Adams slips under a jab.
Alaska scores with a hook.
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Alaska backs off Adams throws a huge counter combo but Alaska manages to avoid it all.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Alaska connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alaska avoids the body shot from Adams.
Alaska scores with a jab. Adams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steel Adams dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice jab there from Adams.
Adams has Alaska up against the cage in a clinch.
Alaska taking a breather.
Alaska tries to stall but Adams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alaska doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alaska managing to block the knees to the body from Adams.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adams.
Adams lands with a left to the head.
Adams is stalling here.
Adams blocks a body shot from Alaska.
Alaska has Adams pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A bit of stalling here from Adams.
Alaska works on Adams's body with a couple of short punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Adams.
Alaska trying to stall but Adams improves his position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Adams - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alaska throws a body shot but no joy.
Alaska misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adams! But no joy.
Adams lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Adams.
Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alaska lands with a straight right. Adams didn't see that one coming.
Alaska gets tackled into the cage by Adams. Adams maintains the clinch.
Adams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alaska backwards.
Alaska fails to pull guard.
Adams is struggling to control the position.
Adams will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alaska up against the cage.
A short left from Adams.
Come on Adams - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Adams breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adams throws a hook but Alaska avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams throws a right and a left that Alaska avoids nicely.
Alaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams is just out of range.
Alaska misses with a body shot.
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alaska misses the shot to the body.
Adams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alaska throws a good cross that connects.
Alaska scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adams doesn't seem bothered though.
Adams throws the left hand but Alaska avoids the punch easily.
Adams misses with a straight left.
Alaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adams.
Adams misses with a body shot.
Alaska throwing a counter right hand but Adams manages to avoid it.
Adams tries to clinch there but Alaska circles away.
Adams has closed the distance and engaged Alaska in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adams.
Alaska effectively controlling the action here.
Adams is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Adams leaning his opponent against the cage.
Adams looking to slow down the pace here.
Adams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alaska or not.
Adams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adams is struggling to control the position.
Steel Adams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alaska misses with a punch to the body.
Adams trying to control the position but instead, Alaska has worked for underhooks and has pushed Adams into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Adams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alaska looking to slow down the pace here.
Alaska looking to stall.
Alaska is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adams is keeping busy.
Alaska looking to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alaska takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Richie Alaska.
Adams misses with a wild body shot.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Alaska pushes him off.
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaska.
A shot to the liver by Alaska. Beautiful body shot.
Steel Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alaska moves away.
Alaska takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
Alaska slips a jab and a cross from Adams.
Adams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steel Adams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Alaska takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steel Adams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaska.
Alaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adams.
Alaska needs to keep his hands up - Adams had a free shot at his head there.
Adams misses with an uppercut.
Steel Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alaska displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adams throws out the jab.
Adams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alaska misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Alaska misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alaska doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body punch from Adams.
Alaska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice combo by Adams! Oh, that's hurt him - Alaska falls to the canvas and Adams follows him into side control.
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!
Alaska tries to buck Adams off but Adams is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alaska is trying to control Adams's posture but Adams avoids it.
Adams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Adams wants to stand but Alaska has his arm trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alaska sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Alaska is refusing to be controlled, as Adams sits in half guard.
Alaska is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adams pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alaska is looking for a sweep. Adams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alaska is pressing down on Adams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alaska keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Adams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alaska looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alaska wants to sweep here but Adams controlling him for the moment.
Alaska wants to control the position but Adams says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Alaska tries to get to full guard but Adams has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alaska tries to roll over but Adams keeps him under control.
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
Adams is looking for a kimura here.
Steel Adams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alaska moves into full guard.
That's four 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.
Adams wants to control from the top but Alaska keeps moving.
Adams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alaska has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adams has managed to get both his arms back between Alaska's legs - danger averted.
Adams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alaska has his foot on Adams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Adams works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adams is looking to stand up but Alaska won't let him.
Alaska is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adams defends well.
Richie Alaska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alaska throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Adams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Adams 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steel Adams!
During a confident post fight interview, Steel Adams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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