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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Winston (ranked 2365 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Adams (ranked 4573 p4p, 484 weight class). Adams has chosen Thom Pace - Maybe as his entrance music. James Adams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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207 lbs
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220 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Winston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Adams!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Adams misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Winston was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Adams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winston.
Adams changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Adams misses with a wild combination.
Winston throws a quick counter head kick but Adams was just out of range.
Adams staying out of range there.
Winston does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Winston throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
Winston cracks Adams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Winston throws a sloppy head kick and Adams moves out of range easily.
Winston throws an off balance right hand
and Adams counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Adams.
Winston displaying some good clinch control by pressing Adams up against the cage.
Adams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams has Winston pressed against the cage.
Adams scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winston's elbow.
Adams leaning against his opponent.
Winston just leaning against Adams, taking a breather.
Adams can't find room to land a body shot as Winston controls the action.
Adams misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Winston to work.
Winston stalling.
Winston gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Adams tries to work over Winston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Winston is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Adams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adams tries to throw a body punch but Winston avoids it by throwing Adams back against the cage.
Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Winston manages to break the clinch.
Winston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harry Winston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Winston throws an overhand right that lands on Adams's shoulder, as Adams tries to avoid the shot.
Winston scores with a hook.
A slow jab from Winston misses its intended target.
Adams changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Winston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adams manages to avoid it.
Winston dodges the punch combination from Adams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Winston throws a head kick but Adams moves out of range.
Adams drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Winston defends it well.
Winston swats away the attempt to clinch by Adams.
Adams clinches up against the cage.
Winston wants to break free but Adams has control.
Adams has picked Winston up - he's going for a ride! Adams dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Winston is refusing to be controlled, as Adams sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winston tries to get to full guard but Adams has control of the leg.
Winston is trying to stand up here but Adams is controlling him well.
Winston keeping control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Winston manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Adams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Adams postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Adams postures up in Winston's guard and throws a big left but Winston blocks it.
Adams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Winston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Winston keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Adams prevents Winston from getting back to his feet.
Winston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adams.
Winston is trying to control the position but Adams postures up.
Winston is controlling Adams's posture.
Winston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Winston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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 Harry Winston will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Winston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Winston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams wants to clinch.
Winston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adams momentarily.
Winston throws a jab when Adams was well out of range.
Winston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adams thinks about the counter body kick.
A slow jab from Winston misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston works Adams's body with a nice hook.
Adams dodges the punch combination from Winston.
Adams doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Adams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston blocks an uppercut.
Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winston's elbow.
Winston holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Winston.
Adams has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Winston avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adams.
Adams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Winston tries to circle away but Adams has him pinned against the cage.
Adams tries to work over Winston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adams throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams has Winston pressed against the cage.
Winston is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Winston content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Adams leaning against his opponent.
Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by Winston.
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adams leaning against his opponent.
Adams manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Adams's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Winston letting Adams take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by James Adams.
Winston throws a push kick but Adams slaps the foot to one side.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Winston pushes him off.
Winston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adams unleashes a big counter combination but Winston bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Winston swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Adams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adams fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Winston to the ground. Adams is now in Winston's guard.
Adams preventing the sweep.
Winston pulls Adams in to control the position.
Winston wants to sweep here but Adams controlling him for the moment.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Winston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams looking to pass the guard.
Adams preventing the sweep.
Winston is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Adams wants to control but Winston is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adams is looking for a sweep. Winston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adams wants to control but Winston is keeping busy.
Adams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Winston gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winston lands with a right hand.
Harry Winston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Winston misses the shot to the body.
Winston wants to land a leg kick but Adams is out of range.
Adams dips to his left and cracks Winston with an uppercut!
Adams lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Winston backs up against the cage.
Winston lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Adams steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Winston. That one must have hurt.
Adams clinches with his opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Adams takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Adams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Adams misses with the head strike.
Adams letting Winston take a breather here.
Adams scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams has Winston pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Adams pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Winston tumbling to the mat - Adams dives into Winston's guard.
Winston keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Winston pulls Adams in close to prevent any damage.
Winston wants to get back to his feet but Adams is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Winston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Winston keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston keeping full guard, as Adams tries to pass.
Winston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Adams won't allow Winston to sweep him here.
Winston pulls Adams in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Winston misses with an uppercut. Adams saw that one coming.
A cross from Winston lands.
Winston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Adams clinches.
Adams stalling against the cage.
Adams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adams stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Adams throws a head punch that misses.
Winston being controlled against the cage.
Winston is looking to break free of the clinch but Adams has double underhooks.
Adams lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Winston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Winston backwards.
Adams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Winston takes a shot to the head.
Adams pushes Winston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Winston gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Harry Winston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A frustrated look appears on Winston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Winston breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Winston.
Adams tries to clinch but Winston is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Winston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
James Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adams tries to clinch up but Winston circles away and keeps his distance.
Winston scores with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Adams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Winston has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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