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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sami Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jadiel Adelina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Adelina's choice of entrance music: VYBZ KARTEL- LIKE A JOCKEY. Jadiel Adelina has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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189 cm
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205 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
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190 cm
28
216 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sami Holmes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jadiel Adelina! The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Holmes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Holmes moves out of range of the body kick. A left lands for Adelina. Holmes blocks a head kick by Adelina.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown but Adelina shows good takedown defense. Adelina looks to land a combination but Holmes avoids it well. Adelina misses with a two punch combination.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown but Adelina shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sami Holmes. That's going to take a lot out of him. Holmes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Adelina tries to avoid it but Holmes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Adelina to the ground. Adelina escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Holmes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Horrible takedown by Holmes or perhaps it was just good defense by Adelina which made him look bad. Adelina pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Jadiel Adelina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Adelina throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Holmes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adelina. Adelina obviously looking to wear him down.
Holmes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Adelina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Holmes fails with a takedown attempt. Adelina just misses with a punch to the body.
Adelina tries to land a front kick but Holmes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Adelina connects with a solid leg kick. Adelina thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Holmes shoots in and bounces Adelina off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Adelina working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holmes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Holmes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Holmes pushes down on Adelina's leg and manages to get into half guard. Holmes is looking for a kimura but Adelina is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holmes to get the leverage. Adelina is looking for a sweep. Holmes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Holmes is looking for a kimura but Adelina is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holmes to get the leverage. Adelina is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Adelina is staying active underneath Holmes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Still in half guard, Holmes seems content to control. Holmes is looking for a kimura here.
Adelina trying to control here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Adelina is looking to improve his position.
Holmes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Adelina is just riding it out for now. Holmes eventually gives up the hold. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jadiel Adelina will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Holmes misses with a takedown attempt - Adelina sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Holmes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Adelina.
That's one minute gone in the round. Adelina stuffs the takedown attempt from Holmes. Holmes gets slowly back to his feet. Holmes avoids the head kick by Adelina.
Adelina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. The fighters circle momentarily. Adelina darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Adelina works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Adelina connects with an inside leg kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Adelina.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice cross by Adelina. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holmes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sami Holmes. That's going to take a lot out of him. Adelina looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Holmes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adelina's waist but Adelina gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holmes off to one side. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Adelina throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Adelina misses with an attempted mid kick.
Adelina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holmes moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Holmes looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Holmes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Holmes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Adelina is pulling down on Holmes's head to control his posture. Holmes wants to control from the top but Adelina keeps moving. Holmes stands and throws Adelina's legs to the side, diving into side control. Holmes is trying to get an arm triangle but Adelina is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Adelina gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adelina can do anything to dispel that myth. Holmes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Adelina doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holmes. Holmes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Holmes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adelina's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jadiel Adelina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Adelina scores with a push kick. Adelina lands with a good body shot. Adelina throws a nice outside leg kick. Holmes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adelina as he avoids it easily. Holmes shoots in looking for a takedown. Adelina tries to sprawl out of it but Holmes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Adelina manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Adelina cracks Holmes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round. Adelina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Sami Holmes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Holmes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sami Holmes. That's going to take a lot out of him. Holmes shoots in but Adelina avoids the takedown attempt easily. Adelina tries to bum rush Holmes with a series of wild strikes but Holmes uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Adelina misses with a series of wild punches.
Holmes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Holmes shoots for a takedown but Adelina saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Adelina fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Adelina looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes is just out of range. Adelina stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adelina wants it to stay on the feet. Adelina throws a series of punches but Holmes moves out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Adelina. Holmes does a little dance to reset his feet. Holmes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adelina sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holmes somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Adelina. Holmes shrugs it off though. Adelina thumps Holmes with a low kick. Holmes blocks the body kick.
Adelina fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Holmes on the side of the head. Adelina thows a body kick. Holmes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Adelina lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Holmes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Adelina scores with a push kick. Holmes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Adelina moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Adelina keeps Holmes at a distance using the push kick. Sami Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Holmes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Adelina.
And that's the end of the fight! Jadiel Adelina comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Adelina winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jadiel Adelina! Jadiel Adelina gave a mention to Ganja's Warehouse in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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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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