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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stoneface McGillicutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGillicutty has chosen Let me clear my throat! as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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180 cm
25
270 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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200 cm
29
255 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Adams! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stoneface McGillicutty! The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Adams has managed to clinch.
Adams tries to score a body lock takedown but McGillicutty shows good agility there to stay on his feet. McGillicutty breaks the clinch.
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - McGillicutty circles away.
Adams fails with the takedown and McGillicutty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGillicutty. McGillicutty looks to land a right hand but Adams moved out of range. McGillicutty lands with a cross. McGillicutty drops Adams with a beautiful combination! Adams stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McGillicutty is looking for the KO!
It looks like Mark Adams has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Adams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. McGillicutty throws a hook but Adams blocks it. Adams slips a jab from McGillicutty. Adams darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. McGillicutty trying to control from the bottom.
McGillicutty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Adams prevents McGillicutty from standing back up.
Adams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. McGillicutty is pressing down on Adams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. McGillicutty is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Adams is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Adams won't allow McGillicutty to sweep him here. McGillicutty is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Adams is controlling him. Adams wants to control from the top but McGillicutty keeps moving. Adams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. McGillicutty keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully. Adams thows a big elbow that misses. Adams trying to control but McGillicutty is working from the bottom. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Adams wants to pass the guard but McGillicutty is keeping the position. Adams throws a big right hand that misses. McGillicutty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Adams throwing strikes from guard but McGillicutty blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Adams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Adams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Adams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGillicutty swivels though and keeps the full guard. Adams 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. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Adams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGillicutty is keeping the position for now. McGillicutty avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Adams stopping the sweep attempt from McGillicutty. McGillicutty is trying to control the position but Adams postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Stoneface McGillicutty. Adams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McGillicutty throws a right hand that misses
and Adams moves into the clinch. McGillicutty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Adams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Adams moves away from the strike by McGillicutty. McGillicutty takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses. McGillicutty leaves Adams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. A looping hook to the body misses from McGillicutty. Adams does a little dance to reset his feet. Adams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Adams is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Mark Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McGillicutty misses with the combination.
Adams shoots for a double leg takedown but McGillicutty sprawls well. He's pushed Adams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. McGillicutty takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses. McGillicutty throws an overhand right that lands on Adams's shoulder, as Adams tries to avoid the shot. Adams wants to clinch. Adams darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Adams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGillicutty doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Adams. McGillicutty punching from the bottom.
Adams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGillicutty defends it well. McGillicutty tries to roll over but Adams keeps him under control. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Adams is working for a submission of some sort.
McGillicutty is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stoneface McGillicutty dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mark Adams's cut. 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.
McGillicutty throws a big shot that misses. Adams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGillicutty.
Adams tries to clinch but McGillicutty moves out of range. McGillicutty is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. McGillicutty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGillicutty looks to land a left hand but Adams moved out of range nicely. Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGillicutty swats him away and circles back towards the center. McGillicutty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Adams looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Adams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Adams throws a big right hand that misses. McGillicutty avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Adams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. McGillicutty is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Adams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Adams passes McGillicutty's left leg - he's now in half guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGillicutty can do anything to dispel that myth. McGillicutty is looking to improve his position.
McGillicutty is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Adams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGillicutty defending well though. McGillicutty is staying active underneath Adams, who seems content to just control the action from this position. McGillicutty regains full guard. Nicely done. Adams looking to pass the guard. Adams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. McGillicutty is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. McGillicutty being controlled here, momentarily. Adams trying to control but McGillicutty is working from the bottom.
That's two 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. McGillicutty has Adams pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Adams closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McGillicutty did well to prevent Adams getting side control. McGillicutty is not content to let Adams control the position. Adams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McGillicutty sees it coming and defends easily. The fighters are battling for position here. McGillicutty manages to regain full guard. Nice work. McGillicutty is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. McGillicutty keeping full guard, as Adams tries to pass. McGillicutty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. McGillicutty tries to land a sweep but no joy. Adams throwing strikes from guard but McGillicutty blocks nicely. Adams stopping the sweep attempt from McGillicutty. McGillicutty is pulling down on Adams's head. It's preventing any offense from Adams, at least for the moment. Adams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Stoneface McGillicutty hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Adams shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McGillicutty manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Adams is looking to work some ground and pound but McGillicutty has wrist control. McGillicutty looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Adams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Adams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. McGillicutty is trying to keep Adams in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but McGillicutty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Adams advances position into side control! McGillicutty parries the strikes from Adams easily there. Adams is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McGillicutty to escape.
Adams trying to control the position but McGillicutty is working away. Adams moves into full mount! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Adams dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Mark Adams's cut. That's time! Adams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Adams shoots in for a double leg but McGillicutty sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Adams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGillicutty is fending him off so far but Adams persists. Nope, McGillicutty circles away and we're back to standing. Adams shoots and misses and McGillicutty counters with a nice uppercut. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him. McGillicutty scores with a one two! Adams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. McGillicutty misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGillicutty fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Adams on the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Adams looks to clinch and McGillicutty counters with a right hand to the body. Stoneface McGillicutty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. McGillicutty uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Adams takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. McGillicutty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams. Adams throws a wild hook but McGillicutty just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Adams gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - McGillicutty raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stoneface McGillicutty!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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