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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Factor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Factor comes to the cage accompanied by X. Adams has chosen Kronik as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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185 cm
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240 lbs
22 - 13 - 0 |
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196 cm
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265 lbs
16 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Factor! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Adams! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Factor misses with a hook
enabling Adams to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Max Factor has been cut. Factor misses with a straight right. A head kick by Factor misses and Adams counters with a right hand to the body. Adams shoots in and bounces Factor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. 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! It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Adams controlling from the top position. Adams's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Adams wants to control from the top but Factor keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Brian Adams. Factor misses with a wild body shot. Adams shoots in but no luck this time. Adams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Factor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adams scrambles back to his feet. Max Factor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Factor tries to close the distance and clinch but Adams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Adams has managed to clinch.
Adams tries to break free but Factor pushes him back against the cage. Factor swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it. Adams tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Factor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adams wants a takedown.
Max Factor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Adams.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Adams looking for a takedown. Factor tries to land a knee to the head but Adams blocks with his arms.
Adams is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Factor working some nice short punches in the clinch. Factor landing knees to the head.
It looks like Brian Adams has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Adams prevents a body shot from Factor. Factor trying to stall but Adams improves his position.
Factor misses with a hook from the clinch. Factor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Factor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Factor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Adams blocks an elbow strike. Factor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Factor tries to land a knee to the head but Adams blocks with his arms.
Factor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Adams jumps guard but Factor stands there with Adams around his waist. Adams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Adams stalling in the clinch.
Adams scores a nice knee to the body.
Factor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Adams.
Factor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Factor lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Factor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Adams has Factor pressed against the cage, preventing Factor from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Factor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Adams pulls guard. Factor wants to get up but he can't break Adams's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Adams is working an open guard so Factor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Factor has closed the distance and engaged Adams in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Adams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Factor walks away with a smile on his face. Adams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Factor keeps Adams at a distance using the push kick. Factor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Factor. Factor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adams.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Factor swats him away and circles back towards the center. Adams shoots for a double leg takedown but Factor sprawls well. He's pushed Adams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Factor has managed to clinch.
Adams tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Factor smiles and moves away.
Factor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adams, pushing him back against the cage. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Factor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Adams.
Factor missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Max Factor will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Adams is looking to chop away at Factor's legs. Factor throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Adams fails with the takedown. Adams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Factor swivels and escapes. Factor moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Factor fails to land. Adams pulls guard. Factor won't allow Adams to sweep him here. Factor wants to stand but Adams has a closed guard, so he can't escape. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Factor wants to stand and escape but instead Adams has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Factor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Adams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Brian Adams wasn't active enough on the ground. Adams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Factor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adams. Max Factor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Adams. Adams slips a straight right by Factor. Factor is looking to clinch. A momentary lapse in concentration from Factor enables Adams to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Factor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Adams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Factor is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Adams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Factor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Adams wants to pass the guard but Factor is keeping the position.
Brian Adams has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Factor lands with a kick to the temple. Adams shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round. Factor lands with a good body shot. The fight stays on the outside here - Factor looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Factor throws a combination that misses and Adams counters with a nice uppercut. Adams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Factor lands a brutal head kick. Adams looks out on his feet and Factor throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Max Factor! After winning the bout, Max Factor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
53% |
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