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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erich Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentin Hadjiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentin Hadjiev is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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181 cm
20
197 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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187 cm
23
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Erich Adams! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Valentin Hadjiev! The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hadjiev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hadjiev somewhat. Hadjiev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adams circles away. Hadjiev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Erich Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentin Hadjiev. Adams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hadjiev. Hadjiev has a takedown stuffed. Hadjiev fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Adams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Adams lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Adams.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hadjiev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Valentin Hadjiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Adams just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Hadjiev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Adams defends well and Hadjiev ends up having to push Adams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Hadjiev has Adams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Adams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Hadjiev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hadjiev is looking for a takedown. Hadjiev is looking for a takedown. With the fighters up against the cage, Adams throws an elbow but misses. Hadjiev has Adams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Adams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Hadjiev tries to score a body lock takedown but Adams shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Adams tries a body shot but Hadjiev blocks it.
Adams can't break the clinch.
Hadjiev has clasped his hands together around Adams's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Adams looks to move to half guard but instead Hadjiev has passed into mount! Damn! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Adams bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Hadjiev has a closed guard, preventing Adams from standing up. Adams stands up and waves to Hadjiev to follow him. Adams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hadjiev has a takedown stuffed. Adams throws a leg kick so Hadjiev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Hadjiev is standing up over Adams. Adams looks to escape but Hadjiev dives into side control.
Adams is looking to get back to his feet here but Hadjiev is keeping cool and he's managed to take Adams's back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hadjiev lands an elbow to the side of the head. Hadjiev not allowing Adams to control his hands. Hadjiev punches Adams on the ear.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Adams can't escape the position.
Hadjiev scores with punches from the back.
Hadjiev lands with a hammerfist to the side of Adams's head. Hadjiev lands strikes to the head. Hadjiev cracks Adams with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Adams from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Adams is rocked!
It looks like Erich Adams has been cut. Hadjiev cracks Adams with a big shot to the side of the head Adams is covering up - he's in big trouble! Hadjiev connects with another shot that knocks Adams out cold! Hadjiev stands above his unconscious opponent and soaks up the roars from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Valentin Hadjiev! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Valentin Hadjiev made sure he mentioned Cage Star , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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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
55% |
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