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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam McAdams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Hawkwoods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam McAdams could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Hawkwoods's chin.
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169 lbs
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171 cm
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169 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Good in bed |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam McAdams! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Hawkwoods! The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hawkwoods throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McAdams's waist but McAdams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hawkwoods off to one side. McAdams gets caught flat footed, as Hawkwoods shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Hawkwoods is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hawkwoods trying to control the position from guard on top but McAdams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hawkwoods is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Hawkwoods thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Hawkwoods drops back looking for a leg! McAdams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McAdams manages to kick Hawkwoods off! Hawkwoods jumps back into McAdams's guard. Hawkwoods won't allow McAdams to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hawkwoods thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Hawkwoods thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Hawkwoods looks gassed! McAdams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hawkwoods is one step ahead there. Hawkwoods trying to control but McAdams is working from the bottom. McAdams is trying to control the position but Hawkwoods postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Hawkwoods misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. McAdams forces Hawkwoods back against the cage and clinches.
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. McAdams is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hawkwoods pulls him back up using the underhooks. McAdams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hawkwoods is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Hawkwoods gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McAdams.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam McAdams. That's going to take a lot out of him. McAdams changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hawkwoods fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hawkwoods keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McAdams shoots in looking for a takedown. Hawkwoods tries to sprawl out of it but McAdams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hawkwoods manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Hawkwoods keeps the fight on the outside. Hawkwoods defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McAdams.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McAdams misses with a takedown attempt and Hawkwoods counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Hawkwoods's corner is telling him to maintain position. Hawkwoods drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Hawkwoods as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! McAdams screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Hawkwoods! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). James Hawkwoods!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
44% |
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