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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Adamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matrim Cauthon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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173 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raphael Adamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Matrim Cauthon!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cauthon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cauthon or perhaps it was just good defense by Adamson, which made it look bad.
Adamson scores with a hook.
Cauthon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Adamson.
Cauthon throws a wild body kick that Adamson sees coming a mile off.
Adamson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cauthon misses with a body kick.
Adamson scores with a jab to the head.
Cauthon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Adamson counters with an outside leg kick.
Adamson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cauthon throws a leg kick
and Adamson counters by moving into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Adamson.
Adamson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cauthon breaks from the clinch.
Adamson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cauthon's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cauthon walks into a stiff left hand from Adamson.
Cauthon keeps Adamson at a distance using the push kick.
Cauthon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cauthon ducks under a wild hook from Adamson.
Adamson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Raphael Adamson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cauthon moves out of range of the body kick from Adamson.
Cauthon throws the kick towards the body but Adamson avoids it.
Adamson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cauthon misses with a low kick as Adamson jumps back.
Cauthon shoots in but no luck this time.
Raphael Adamson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matrim Cauthon.
Donk. Adamson catches Cauthon right on the button with a cross.
Cauthon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Adamson checks it well.
Cauthon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Adamson keeping moving, preventing Cauthon from controlling successfully.
Cauthon throws an elbow that misses. Adamson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cauthon's guard. Nice move by Adamson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adamson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cauthon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cauthon wants to control but Adamson passes easily into half guard.
Cauthon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cauthon working for submissions but it's allowed Adamson to get to half guard.
Adamson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Adamson is trying to keep Cauthon in close.
Cauthon trying to control but Adamson is working from the bottom.
Cauthon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon chips away with some ground and pound.
Adamson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cauthon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adamson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cauthon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cauthon forces his way into half guard.
Cauthon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cauthon moves nicely into side control.
Cauthon working the ground and pound.
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 Raphael Adamson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cauthon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adamson as he avoids it easily.
Adamson connects with a right hand. Cauthon shakes it off.
Cauthon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adamson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Matrim Cauthon has been cut.
Cauthon tries to land a front kick but Adamson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Adamson throws the left hand but Cauthon avoids the punch easily.
Adamson lands a jab to the nose.
Cauthon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Adamson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adamson lands a head kick. Cauthon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cauthon darts in looking for a takedown but Adamson gets double underhooks and turns Cauthon into the cage.
Cauthon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adamson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adamson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adamson presses Cauthon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cauthon throws an elbow that misses.
Adamson trying to control the position but instead, Cauthon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Adamson into the cage.
Cauthon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cauthon.
Adamson managing to block the knees to the body from Cauthon.
Cauthon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Adamson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Raphael Adamson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matrim Cauthon.
Cauthon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cauthon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Adamson swings for the body but Cauthon moves out of range.
Cauthon misses with a head kick.
Adamson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adamson slaps away a takedown attempt from Cauthon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Adamson clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon trying to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Adamson.
Adamson throws a punch but it's blocked by Cauthon.
Adamson taking a breather.
Adamson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cauthon.
Adamson misses with a punch on the inside.
Adamson has a couple of punches blocked by Cauthon.
Adamson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adamson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cauthon's elbow.
Adamson has a couple of punches blocked by Cauthon.
Adamson presses Cauthon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Adamson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adamson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adamson stalling in the clinch but Cauthon improves position.
Cauthon takes a shot to the head.
Cauthon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adamson has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamson lands a right hand.
Cauthon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adamson is keeping busy.
Adamson misses with the head strike.
Adamson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cauthon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cauthon just leaning against Adamson, taking a breather.
Cauthon stalling in the clinch but Adamson improves position.
Adamson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cauthon can do to turn this around?
Adamson struggles to land a body shot inside as Cauthon controls his hands.
Adamson lands with a left to the head.
Adamson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Adamson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Adamson.
Adamson gets through Cauthon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adamson dodges an elbow strike from Cauthon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon is looking to control Adamson's arms but Adamson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cauthon has his back to the cage.
Cauthon has had enough of the clinch but Adamson keeps him there for the moment.
Cauthon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cauthon looking for a takedown.
Cauthon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cauthon pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cauthon is looking for a triangle but Adamson pushes his legs off easily.
Cauthon is breathing heavily.
Adamson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adamson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Adamson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cauthon is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Adamson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matrim Cauthon's cut.
That's time! Adamson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Adamson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cauthon.
Raphael Adamson is winning the standup battle so far.
Adamson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Adamson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cauthon scoring well with a low kick there.
Adamson digs a good hook to Cauthon's body.
Cauthon misses with a low kick.
Cauthon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Adamson if he has to take too many more of those.
Adamson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Adamson scores with a nice body kick.
Cauthon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cauthon tries a head kick but it misses.
Adamson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adamson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cauthon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adamson lands the left hand.
Adamson takes a swing at Cauthon's ribcage but misses.
Adamson lands with a nice body kick.
Cauthon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Adamson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Adamson pushes Cauthon away with a front kick.
Cauthon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adamson. That did some damage!
Adamson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cauthon. Cauthon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big right from Adamson misses.
Adamson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cauthon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cauthon shoots for a takedown but Adamson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cauthon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adamson. Cauthon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matrim Cauthon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cauthon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adamson. Adamson obviously looking to wear him down.
Adamson scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Adamson.
Nice body kick there by Adamson.
A slapping body kick lands there for Adamson.
Adamson lands a head shot.
Cauthon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adamson throws a head kick that half lands.
Cauthon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Adamson defends well and Cauthon ends up having to push Adamson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A short left from Cauthon.
Adamson throws a punch but it's blocked by Cauthon.
Cauthon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Raphael Adamson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matrim Cauthon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamson has Cauthon pressed against the cage.
Cauthon struggles to land a body shot inside as Adamson controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adamson.
Cauthon blocks an uppercut.
Adamson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adamson struggles to land a body shot inside as Cauthon controls his hands.
Cauthon blocks a body shot from Adamson.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Adamson.
Cauthon tries to land knees in the clinch but Adamson avoids the damage to the body.
Cauthon is trying to maintain a safe position but Adamson gets an underhook and turns Cauthon into the cage.
Cauthon goes for a takedown attempt but Adamson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Adamson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adamson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cauthon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adamson. Cauthon does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Adamson misses.
Adamson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cauthon's sensitive parts.
Cauthon misses with the body kick
and Adamson counters with a body kick that stops Cauthon in his tracks momentarily.
Cauthon avoids a kick to the body.
Adamson jabs at Cauthon's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adamson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cauthon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Adamson throws a looping overhand right but Cauthon ducks down to avoid it.
Adamson moves out of range as Cauthon throws a body kick.
Cauthon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cauthon gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Adamson counters with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raphael Adamson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adamson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphael Adamson!
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