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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lens Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Priestly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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300 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lens Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Priestly!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Priestly defends it nicely.
Priestly looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Priestly drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Adams trying to strike off his back.
Adams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Priestly wants to pass the guard but Adams is keeping the position.
Adams wants to sweep but no luck.
Adams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Priestly manages to get himself to full guard.
Adams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adams wants to control from the top but Priestly keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Priestly's 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.
Adams trying to control the action but Priestly is working from the bottom.
Adams is really struggling to control Priestly but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lens Adams just wasn't active enough.
Adams looks to land a combination. Priestly sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Priestly as he avoids it easily.
Adams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Priestly avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lens Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Adams both land. Nice combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Adams scores with a four punch combination!
Adams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Priestly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Adams wants to clinch up but Priestly keeps it at a distance.
Adams tries to clinch there but Priestly circles away.
Adams moves into range and clinches up with Priestly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Priestly just stands there and leans against the cage.
Priestly prevents Adams from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Priestly.
Adams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Priestly gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Adams is looking for a takedown.
Adams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Priestly gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Adams tries to pull guard but Priestly forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Adams is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Priestly pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Adams has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Priestly after a bit of a struggle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priestly is trying to trip Adams. He has hold of a leg but Adams is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Priestly persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Adams looking for a guillotine here but Priestly defends easily.
Adams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priestly is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lens Adams dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Adams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Adams or perhaps it was just good defense by Priestly which made him look bad.
Adams with a poor takedown
and Priestly counters with a nice double leg into side control. Adams won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lens Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Priestly prevents Adams from escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Adams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Adams could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Priestly is breathing heavily.
Adams gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adams is trying to get back to full guard.
Adams is trying to stand up here but Priestly is controlling him well.
Adams is trying to maintain the position but Priestly is very close to passing his half guard.
Adams gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adams striking off his back but it's not causing Priestly any problems.
Adams looking for a guillotine here but Priestly defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priestly postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lens Adams has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Adams jabs at Priestly's body.
Adams tries to clinch but Priestly is having none of it.
Adams is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priestly slaps away a takedown attempt from Adams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Adams tries to clinch there but Priestly circles away.
No luck for Adams with that takedown attempt.
Adams jabs at Priestly's body.
Priestly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Priestly keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priestly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adams throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lens Adams dominated that second round.
That's time! Adams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Adams tries to clinch but Priestly is having none of it.
Adams cracks Priestly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick misses from Adams.
Adams tries to clinch up.
Adams looks for a takedown but Priestly sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adams swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Priestly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Priestly tries to avoid it but Adams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Priestly to the ground. Priestly escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lens Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Priestly takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams looking to stall.
Priestly works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Adams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adams wants to stand and escape but Priestly is having none of it.
Priestly trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Adams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priestly is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Billy Priestly wasn't active enough on the ground.
Adams shoots in but no luck this time.
Adams fails with the takedown.
Priestly tries to clinch up but Adams circles away and keeps his distance.
Priestly stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Priestly wants it to stay on the feet.
Priestly gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adams.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lens Adams is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams fails with the takedown.
Adams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Priestly is fending him off so far but Adams persists. Nope, Priestly circles away and we're back to standing.
Priestly misses with the combination.
Adams has a takedown stuffed.
Priestly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams is trying to pull guard but Priestly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Adams jumps guard but Priestly stands there with Adams around his waist. Adams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Adams tries to pull guard but Priestly won't allow it.
Priestly is trying to trip Adams. He has hold of a leg but Adams is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Priestly persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Adams has his foot on Priestly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Priestly works his way back into a safe position though.
Adams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priestly is one step ahead there.
Adams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Billy Priestly.
Well Adams has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lens Adams!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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