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Event:
CCR 61
Date: Dec 16, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Lovelair clinches with his opponent.
Adams has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lovelair avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Lovelair blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Adams fails to land. Lovelair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamss head. Good body shot from Adams.
Adams holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lovelair tries to land a knee to the head but Adams blocks with his arms.
Lovelair lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT# It looks like Al Adams has been cut. Adams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lovelair is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Adams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lovelair avoids it. Adams misses with a knee to the head. Lovelair using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Adams has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Adams takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lovelair obliges. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lovelair misses with a knee strike.
Adams lands a shoulder strike. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lovelair. Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Lovelair.
Adams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Adams misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Lovelair scores with a nice short uppercut. Our sources have told us that Lovelair has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T1# The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Lovelair tries a knee to the head but Adams blocks it.
Lovelair scores with a nice hook to the head. Lovelair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lovelair lands on the inside with an uppercut. Lovelair with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adams tries to work over Lovelair's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short left from Lovelair. Lovelair blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Adams on the inside. Lovelair with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lovelair misses with a knee to the head. Lovelair misses with a knee strike.
Lovelair lands a body shot. Lovelair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Lovelair uses good head movement to avoid it. Lovelair putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Adams in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Lovelair lands a good knee to the midsection. Adams won't want to take too many of those. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lovelair with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2# Knees in the clinch landing for Lovelair.
Adams looks winded! Lovelair tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lovelair scores a nice knee to the body.
Lovelair lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Lovelair connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adams's face.
#CUT# That has opened up Al Adams's cut even more. Lovelair pushes Adams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Lovelair gets through Adams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Adams misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adams. Lovelair blocks an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lovelair obliges. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lovelair. Lovelair blocks an uppercut.
Lovelair pushes Adams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Adams takes an elbow to the forehead. Adams can't find room to land a body shot as Lovelair controls the action.
Adams takes a knee to the side of the body. Lovelair lands a shot to the body. Lovelair connects with a knee to the head.
#T3# Adams tries a body shot but Lovelair blocks it.
Lovelair lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adams. Adams misses with the head strike.
Lovelair connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adams's face.
#CUT# The cut above Al Adams's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Lovelair scores with a nice hook to the head. Lovelair tries a knee to the head but Adams blocks it.
Adams will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lovelair up against the cage. Lovelair lands a shot to the body. A body shot lands from Lovelair.
Adams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Lovelair landing knees to the head.
Lovelair lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Adams takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT# Al Adams's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. This has been an exciting period of action! Lovelair lands a hook to the side of the head. Lovelair stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Adams pushes Lovelair back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4# Nice body punch from Lovelair - that landed with a thud.
Lovelair lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Lovelair scores with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Lovelair.
Lovelair landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lovelair digs a right hand into Adams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adams's gas tank. Lovelair connects with a knee to the head.
Lovelair lands a good knee to the midsection. Adams won't want to take too many of those. Lovelair scores with a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Al Adams's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Raistlin Lovelair!
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Event:
CCR 58
Date: Nov 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Adams takes the fight into the clinch. Martinez tries to pull guard but Adams holds him up against the cage and eventually Martinez drops back down to his feet.
Adams scores with a shot to the side of Martinez's head. A right hand to the body from Adams.
Martinez tries to pull guard but Adams holds him up against the cage and eventually Martinez drops back down to his feet.
Martinez told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Martinez fails to pull guard.
Al Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Martinez. Adams lands a right hand. Martinez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Adams walks away with a smile on his face. Martinez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL# Adams moves into range and clinches up with Martinez. Adams scores with a shot to the side of Martinez's head. Martinez working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adams lands with a short head shot on the inside. Martinez jumps guard but Adams turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Martinez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Adams gets through Martinez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC# Martinez is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Adams creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Martinez with a big uppercut! Martinez tries to clinch up but Adams pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Martinez to the mat! Martinez covers up and Adams unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Al Adams! An out of breath Al Adams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
CCR 55
Date: Nov 04, 2016 |
#R1# Gustav throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adams is looking to counter the offense by Gustav and move into the clinch. Adams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2# It looks like Al Adams has been cut. Adams fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gustav is out of range. Adams tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Gustav counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Adams tries to clinch there but Gustav circles away.
Adams looks to clinch and Gustav counters with a lovely straight right hand! Gustav takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gustav throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Adams on the side of the head. Gustav throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Adams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Carl Gustav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL2# Adams tries to keep at a distance but Gustav has taken the fight into the clinch. Gustav stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Gustav lands with a right to the head. Adams looking to stall.
Gustav scores with an uppercut up the middle. Gustav lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adams backwards. Adams dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Adams misses with a short punch on the inside. Gustav works on Adams's body with a couple of short punches. Gustav lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adams or not. Adams looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Gustav blocking some punches.
Gustav throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Adams is breathing heavily. Gustav stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Gustav working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short uppercut from Gustav. 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! A right hand to the body from Gustav.
Gustav lands a nice shot to the body. #T2# Gustav lands a right hand. Gustav throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamss head. Gustav lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gustav has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gustav digs a right hand into Adams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adams's gas tank. Gustav working some nice short punches in the clinch. Gustav scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2# Al Adams's cut is getting worse. Gustav's coach down at Soul Supremacy Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gustav's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Gustav lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gustav throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Gustav lands a shoulder strike. Gustav cracks Adams with a nice body shot. Gustav stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Gustav lands a hook that snaps the head of Adams backwards. Gustav lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Gustav lands a right hand. Gustav scores with a hook to the body. Gustav scores with a nice hook to the head. Gustav lands a shot to the body. Gustav softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Gustav digs a right hand underneath Adams's ribcage. Adams let out a lung full of air as it connected. A short right from Gustav. Gustav digs a right hand underneath Adams's ribcage. Adams let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3# Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Gustav lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gustav lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Gustav is working Adams over against the cage. Gustav scores with a shoulder strike. Gustav lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adams or not. Gustav lands with a short head shot on the inside. A right handed body shot lands from Gustav.
Gustav working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Gustav working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Gustav throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamss head. Gustav lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gustav works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gustav lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2# Adams is rocked! Gustav scores with a shoulder strike. Oh Adams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Gustav lands with a light punch inside. Gustav lands a body punch in the clinch. Gustav lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2# Al Adams's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Adams takes a shot to the head. Gustav lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Adams to his knees! Gustav keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Gustav! Post fight, Carl Gustav took to the microphone: 'I just wanna dance'.
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Event:
CCR 52
Date: Oct 14, 2016 |
#R1# Adams tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Louiseau defends well and Adams ends up having to push Louiseau into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Louiseau now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Louiseau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2# Louiseau drives through and clinches with Adams against the cage.
Louiseau lands with a right to the head. Adams is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Louiseau pulls him back up using the underhooks. Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Louiseau.
Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by Louiseau. Adams lands a left hand.
The referee calls for Louiseau to work.
Louiseau can't find room to land a body shot as Adams controls the action.
Louiseau can't find room to land a body shot as Adams controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Louiseau - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Louiseau misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Louiseau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Adams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for Adams to work.
A shot in the inside from Adams. #T1# A short right from Adams. Come on Louiseau - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Adams throws a head punch that misses. Adams leaning his opponent against the cage. Adams wants to take the fight to the mat but Louiseau manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him. Adams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Louiseau is defending well for now. Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Louiseau's elbow. Louiseau effectively controlling the action here. A short right from Adams. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Louiseau. Louiseau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Louiseau lands a shot to the body. Adams takes a shot to the head. Louiseau scores with a hook to the body. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Louiseau swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# Adams stalls. Adams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Louiseau pressing his opponent against the cage. Louiseau blocking some punches.
A short right from Adams. Adams is trying to stall.
Louiseau tries to stall but Adams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Adams misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice body punch from Adams - that landed with a thud.
Louiseau will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Adams up against the cage. Adams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Louiseau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Louiseau.
Nice body punch from Adams. Adams looking to slow down the pace here.#T3# Louiseau blocks an uppercut.
Adams tries for a takedown but Louiseau manages to get underhooks.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adams lands with a left to the head. Adams fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Louiseau stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Louiseau wants to stall.
Good body shot from Louiseau.
Louiseau has a couple of punches blocked by Adams.
Louiseau stalling in the clinch but Adams improves position. Louiseau is working Adams over against the cage. Adams prevents a body shot from Louiseau. Louiseau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Louiseau takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Adams lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4# Louiseau taking a breather. Adams tries for a takedown but Louiseau manages to get underhooks.
We've been informed that Louiseau has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Louiseau pushes Adams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Adams working aggressively here.
Adams blocks a body shot from Louiseau. Good body shot from Louiseau.
Louiseau wants to stall.
Louiseau is trying to maintain a safe position but Adams gets an underhook and turns Louiseau into the cage. Adams prevents a body shot from Louiseau. Louiseau is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adams is keeping busy. Louiseau stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Isaijah Louiseau.#CL2# Louiseau pushes Adams up against the cage in a clinch. Adams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#CUT# It looks like Isaijah Louiseau has been cut. 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! Louiseau can't find room to land a body shot as Adams controls the action.
Louiseau is trying to maintain a safe position but Adams gets an underhook and turns Louiseau into the cage. Adams tries to work over Louiseau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch blocked on the inside by Louiseau. Louiseau prevents a takedown attempt there.
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 Al Adams will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Isaijah Louiseau's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##CL2# Louiseau clinches up against the cage. Louiseau leaning against his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Adams wants a takedown but no success here.
Adams lands with a left to the head. Louiseau misses with a punch to the body.
Adams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Louiseau just stands there and leans against the cage. A short left from Louiseau. Adams misses with the head strike.
Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Louiseau. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Louiseau takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Adams misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Louiseau blocks an uppercut.
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 wants to stall.
Louiseau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adams backwards. #T1# Adams misses with a punch on the inside.
Adams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Louiseau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adams backwards. Adams being controlled against the cage. Louiseau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Louiseau cracks Adams with a nice body shot. Adams is trying to maintain a safe position but Louiseau gets an underhook and turns Adams into the cage. Adams dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Adams manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2# Adams looking to slow down the pace here. Louiseau wants to stall.
Louiseau pressing his opponent against the cage. Louiseau tries to work over Adams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Louiseau scores with a shot to the side of Adams's head. Adams is working for takedown but Louiseau is calmly controlling the position for now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him. Louiseau manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Adams is trying to stall.
Adams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Adams tries to throw a body punch but Louiseau avoids it by throwing Adams back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Louiseau fails to land. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Louiseau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Louiseau struggles to land a body shot inside as Adams controls his hands.
#T3# Louiseau is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Adams tries to work over Louiseau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Adams scores with a shoulder strike. Adams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Louiseau just stands there and leans against the cage. Adams misses with a body punch.
Adams changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Louiseau fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Isaijah Louiseau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Louiseau looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Louiseau delivers a nice body kick.#CL2# Louiseau rushes Adams and presses him up against the cage. Adams has Louiseau pressed against the cage.
Louiseau taking a breather. A battle for position here, against the cage. Louiseau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Louiseau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Adams lands a left hand.
Adams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Louiseau backwards. A head punch on the inside from Adams fails to land. A short right from Adams. Louiseau misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Louiseau is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adams is keeping busy. Louiseau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Louiseau throws a punch but it's blocked by Adams. Louiseau is leaning against Adams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Louiseau lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adams or not. Louiseau is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adams is keeping busy. Adams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Louiseau. Louiseau looking to slow down the pace here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Louiseau. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaijah Louiseau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Isaijah Louiseau's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3##CL2# Louiseau moves into the clinch. Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Louiseau uses good head movement to avoid it. Adams misses with a punch to the body.
Adams blocks a body shot from Louiseau. Louiseau lands a nice uppercut. Louiseau misses with a hook from the clinch. The referee is keeping an eye on Louiseau - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by Louiseau. Louiseau stalling in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Louiseau has a couple of punches blocked by Adams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Adams stalling in the clinch but Louiseau improves position. Adams lands an elbow just above Louiseau 's eye. Louiseau is pushing Adams up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Adams pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1# Louiseau stalling in the clinch but Adams improves position. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Isaijah Louiseau.#CL2# Adams tries to keep at a distance but Louiseau has taken the fight into the clinch. Adams looking to slow down the pace here. Louiseau taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adams. Adams misses with a punch to the body.
Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Louiseau prevents a takedown attempt there.
Louiseau stalling the fight.
Louiseau stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Louiseau receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Adams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Louiseau lands with a short head shot on the inside. Adams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Louiseau backwards. #T2# Adams stalling in the clinch but Louiseau improves position. Adams throws a head punch that misses. Louiseau leaning against his opponent.
Louiseau tries to throw a body punch but Adams avoids it by throwing Louiseau back against the cage. Adams taking a breather. Louiseau tries to work over Adams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Louiseau lands with a left to the head. Adams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Adams. Louiseau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. This has been an exciting period of action! Adams misses with a body punch.
Adams is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Louiseau is keeping busy. Adams scores with a shot to the side of Louiseau's head. Louiseau is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Louiseau looking to stall.
Louiseau is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage. Louiseau gets through Adams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3# Adams misses with a body punch.
Louiseau dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Louiseau scores with a hook to the body. Louiseau taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Louiseau taking a breather. Louiseau swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it. Adams gets through Louiseau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Louiseau. Louiseau is trying to stall.
Louiseau digs a right hand into Adams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adams's gas tank. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Louiseau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Adams tries for a takedown but Louiseau manages to get underhooks.
Adams trying to stall but Louiseau improves his position.
Adams leaning against his opponent.
Adams working aggressively here.
#T4# Stalling in the clinch from Louiseau.
Louiseau is pushing Adams up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Louiseau lands a body punch in the clinch. Adams lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Adams throws a head punch that misses. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. A battle for position here, against the cage. Adams missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. The referee calls for Louiseau to work.
The referee is keeping an eye on Adams - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Adams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Louiseau is trying to maintain a safe position but Adams gets an underhook and turns Louiseau into the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Isaijah Louiseau.#CL2# Louiseau clinches with his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Isaijah Louiseau. Well Louiseau has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:30 Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaijah Louiseau!
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Event:
CCR 50
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Reyes gets a clinch. Adams digs a right hand underneath Reyes's ribcage. Reyes let out a lung full of air as it connected. Adams lands a nice uppercut.#TD# Adams manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Adams has control of Reyes's left arm, preventing Reyes from doing any damage. Adams continues to stall. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Adams looking for a sweep. Not yet Adams, not yet. Reyes throwing strikes but missing. #SUB# Adams is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Reyes has his hands clasped together but Adams extends and breaks Reyes's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Adams.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Al Adams! A relieved looking Al Adams thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
CCR 47
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1# Adams tries to clinch but Juricic is having none of it. Juricic misses with a right hand and Adams makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Adams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Juricic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adams scrambles back to his feet.#CUT# It looks like Al Adams has been cut. Juricic just misses with a punch to the body.
Juricic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adams.
Adams walks into a left hand. Juricic throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range. Juricic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Juricic misses with an uppercut
#CL2# and Adams counters by moving into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A bit of stalling here from Juricic.
Juricic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Adams lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Adams working aggressively here.
Adams can't find room to land a body shot as Juricic controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1# Juricic lands with a short head shot on the inside. Juricic stalls. A right hook to the body lands for Juricic.
#BC# Juricic breaks from the clinch.
Adams has a takedown stuffed.#CL2# Adams closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Juricic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Juricic loads up on a big right hand but Adams slips the punch. Adams looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#TD# Juricic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Adams looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Adams gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2# Juricic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Juricic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Juricic wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy. Adams is trying to get back to full guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Adams trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Juricic seems content to control. Juricic lands strikes from half guard. Adams is not content to let Juricic control the position. Juricic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Adams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Juricic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Adams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Juricic. Adams has momentary wrist control but Juricic slips an elbow through the middle. Adams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Juricic looking to sit in guard and control but Adams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Adams seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Adams wants to control from the top but Juricic keeps moving. #T4# Juricic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Juricic tries to land a sweep but no joy. Juricic is working hard here to advance position.#SUB# Juricic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Juricic looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andro Juricic dominated that round. The cut man is working on Al Adams's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Adams blocks a jab. Juricic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD# Juricic gets the takedown into side control. Juricic lands a decent elbow from side control. Adams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Adams gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Adams won't allow Juricic to pass to mount. Juricic has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Juricic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Juricic with the ground and pound but Adams uses the opportunity to regain guard. Andro Juricic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Juricic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Juricic is looking to work some ground and pound but Adams has wrist control.#T1# Adams is trying to control the position but Juricic postures up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Juricic lands a couple of elbows. Juricic throwing strikes from guard but Adams blocks nicely. Juricic connects with a couple of short punches. Adams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Adams wants to stand and escape but Juricic is having none of it. Juricic distracts Adams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Juricic scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Juricic working some strikes from top position. Adams wants to stand but Juricic is controlling the position. Juricic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adams works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2# Adams tries to land a sweep but no joy. Juricic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around? Juricic passes Adams's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Juricic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. The fighters are battling for position here. Adams manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Juricic scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Adams trying to control the position.
Adams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Juricic controls the pace.#T3# Adams has momentary wrist control but Juricic slips an elbow through the middle. Juricic wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving. Juricic connects with a couple of short punches. Adams working a defensive guard here.
Adams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Juricic controlling from the top position. Adams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juricic is one step ahead there. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Juricic is looking to work some ground and pound but Adams has wrist control.#SUB2# Adams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Juricic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Juricic won't allow Adams to sweep him here. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Adams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT# That has opened up Al Adams's cut even more. Juricic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD# Juricic scores with a takedown into Adams's guard. Juricic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andro Juricic dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Al Adams's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Juricic throws a lazy uppercut
and Adams counters with a stiff right hand. Nice defenses there by Adams. Adams fails with a takedown attempt. Adams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2# Adams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A shot in the inside from Juricic. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A battle for position here, against the cage. Adams pushes Juricic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Adams working aggressively here.
Juricic pushes Adams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from Adams fails to land. #T1# Both guys are working to get underhooks. Juricic lands a hook to the side of the head. Juricic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juricic is leaning against Adams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Andro Juricic has scored more points in the clinch so far. Adams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Juricic digs a right hand underneath Adams's ribcage. Adams let out a lung full of air as it connected. Adams throws a head punch that misses. Adams misses with a body punch.
#BC# Juricic breaks from the clinch.
Adams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL# Juricic gets a clinch. Adams scores with a shot to the side of Juricic's head. Still in the clinch, Juricic scores with a nice short uppercut. Juricic presses Adams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Adams misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Juricic. Juricic has Adams pushed against the cage.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A head punch on the inside from Adams fails to land. A right handed body shot lands from Adams.
Adams tries to stall but Juricic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Juricic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by Juricic. Juricic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Juricic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by Juricic. Juricic holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Juricic.
Juricic gets underhooks to prevent Adams's takedown attempt.
Adams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC# Juricic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Juricic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Juricic gets through Adams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Juricic prevents a body shot from Adams. #T3# Juricic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Adams misses with a body punch.
Adams lands with a left to the head. Adams looking to stall.
Juricic blocking some punches.
Juricic lands a hook to the side of the head. A hook to the body from Juricic.
#BC# Juricic manages to break the clinch.
Adams lands a nice looking body shot.
Andro Juricic is winning the standup battle so far. Adams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Juricic. Adams wants to counter with a clinch but Juricic pushes him away. Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Juricic swats him away and circles back towards the center. Juricic changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL# Juricic pushes Adams up against the cage in a clinch. Juricic lands a shoulder strike. #CUT# The cut above Al Adams's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Adams throws a head punch that misses. #T4# Adams trying to control the position but instead, Juricic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Adams into the cage. Adams taking a breather. Juricic lands with a left to the head. Al Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Adams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Juricic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Adams misses with some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Juricic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Juricic lands a left hand.
Adams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Andro Juricic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Juricic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adams backwards. Stalling in the clinch from Juricic.
#BC# Juricic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Juricic scores with a hook to the body. Adams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Juricic connects with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Andro Juricic showed his dominance in that final round. Well Juricic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andro Juricic!
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Event:
CCR 43
Date: Aug 12, 2016 |
#R1# Adams dives in and grabs Bang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bang pushes down on Adams's head and hops out. Adams takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT# It looks like Al Adams has been cut.#CL# Bang moves into range and clinches up with Adams. Bang lands an elbow just above Adams 's eye. Bang scores with an uppercut up the middle. Adams takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT# That has opened up Al Adams's cut even more. Bang lands an elbow that stopped Adams in his tracks for a moment. Bang scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT# The cut above Al Adams's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#BC# Bang breaks from the clinch.
Bang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Adams walks into a jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Adams closes the distance but Bang moves to the side and Bang counters with an outside leg kick.
Bang lands with a kick to the ribs.
Adams looks winded!#T1##CL# Bang forces Adams back against the cage and clinches. Adams tries to work over Bang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bang lands a shot to the body. Bang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT# Al Adams's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Al Adams's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thomas Bang! Thomas Bang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
CCR 40
Date: Jul 22, 2016 |
#R1# Adams fails with the takedown.#TD# Moura is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Adams's half guard. Adams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Adams wants to control but Moura is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Moura there. Moura slips a nice elbow through Adams's hands, connecting with Adams's forehead. Moura is keen to just control but Adams is a slippery customer. Moura has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adams is trying to control but can't.
Moura drops an elbow to the side of Adams's head. Adams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Moura scores with a couple of nice shots. Adams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Moura scores with a couple of nice shots. Moura working Adams over with strikes. Moura looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1# Moura lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Adams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Moura scores with a couple of nice shots. Adams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Adams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Moura scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT# It looks like Al Adams has been cut. Moura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Moura is controlling the pace.
Adams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Moura scores with a couple of nice shots. Moura drops an elbow to the side of Adams's head. Moura working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Moura winds up and cracks Adams with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Moura is nestled in close to Adams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Moura winds up and cracks Adams with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Moura looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Moura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Moura lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC# Adams is rocked! Moura scoring with strikes to the body and head. Moura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Moura drops an elbow to the side of Adams's head. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Moura lands a nice short elbow. Adams has hold of Moura's hands but Moura slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Moura working the head and body with strikes. Moura is trying to control. Adams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Adams tries to roll over but Moura keeps him under control. Nice strikes from Moura there. Moura drops an elbow to the side of Adams's head. Ground and pound from Moura. #T3# Moura lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Adams is still in real trouble! Can Moura finish him? Moura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Moura has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Moura scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Adams?
Moura lands a big shot to the head and Adams winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rickson Moura! After winning the bout, Rickson Moura 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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Event:
CCR 36
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1# Adams dodges the punch combination from Castano.
Adams tries to clinch but Castano moves out of range. Adams 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. Castano connects with a body shot that sends Adams's belly button to the back. Adams dodges the punch combination from Castano.
#CL2# Adams gets a clinch. #BC# Castano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Castano throws a right and a left that both miss. Gaston Castano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Adams clinches up against the cage.#BC# Castano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adams tries to clinch there but Castano circles away.
Castano throws a nice looking combination but Adams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1# Castano looks to land a combination but Adams avoids it well. Adams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Castano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Adams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Gaston Castano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# Adams closes the distance and pushes Castano back into the cage. Adams tries a knee to the head but Castano blocks it.
Adams misses with a body punch.
Adams looking to throw knees to the head but Castano is blocking nicely.
Adams gets through Castano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castano's elbow. Adams lands with a short shot to the head. Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Castano.
Castano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC# Castano manages to break the clinch.
Castano scores with a hook. Castano looks to land a right hand but Adams moved out of range. Castano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Castano pushes him off.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Castano throws a right and a left that both miss. Adams moves forwards but Castano connects with a nice, crisp jab. Adams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castano is fending him off so far but Adams persists. Nope, Castano circles away and we're back to standing. Castano misses with a double jab.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castano paws at him with a jab and circles away. Nice defenses there by Adams. Castano keeps the fight on the outside. Adams stuns Castano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Castano pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Adams wants to counter with a clinch but Castano pushes him away. Adams throws a sloppy head kick and Castano counters with a two punch combo. Danga de danga de dang - Castano scores with a four punch combination!#CUT# It looks like Al Adams has been cut. Adams tries to clinch there but Castano circles away.
Castano fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3# Castano throws a right hand that Adams ducks under and follows up with a left that Adams also avoids with ease. Castano is breathing heavily. Adams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castano is fending him off so far but Adams persists. Nope, Castano circles away and we're back to standing. Castano lands the left hand. Adams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castano swivels and escapes. Gaston Castano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Adams. Adams takes a swing at Castano's ribcage but misses. No joy there for Castano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adams looks like he wants to counter punch here. Castano missing with a left hand there. Adams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Castano throws a shot from downtown. Adams moves away and avoids it. Adams blocks a jab. Adams slips a jab and a cross from Castano.
Castano sets himself, and Adams steps forward looking for the clinch! Castano avoids it this time. Castano misses with an uppercut. Adams saw that one coming. Adams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2# Adams drives through and clinches with Castano against the cage.
#T4# Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by Castano. Castano blocks a body shot from Adams. Adams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Adams.#BC# Castano manages to break the clinch.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Castano. Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castano paws at him with a jab and circles away. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Adams wants to clinch.#CL2# Adams rushes Castano and presses him up against the cage. Castano prevents a body shot from Adams. #BC# Castano breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaston Castano dominated that round. The cut man is working on Al Adams's cut. That's time! Castano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Castano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Castano pushes him off. Castano swats away the attempt to clinch by Adams. Castano throws a jab when Adams was well out of range. Adams tries to counter with a clinch but Castano shakes him off and moves away. Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Adams moves away from the strike by Castano. Castano throws a hook but Adams avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castano paws at him with a jab and circles away. Adams fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Castano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adams circles away quickly and effectively. Castano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adams. #T1# Castano looks to land a combination but Adams avoids it well. Some wild striking there from Castano.
Adams lands a nice hook to Castano's body. Castano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Castano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adams tries to counter by closing the distance. Castano lands a lovely overhand right. Castano misses with a wild combination.
Castano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adams fails in his attempt to clinch. Adams dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2# Adams tries to close the distance and clinch but Castano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adams is defended easily by Castano. Castano seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Gaston Castano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Adams. Adams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Castano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adams somewhat. Adams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Adams closes the distance looking to clinch and Castano counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3# Castano keeps the fight on the outside. Castano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?#CL2# Adams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Castano, pushing him back against the cage. Adams misses with a hook from the clinch. Adams tries a body shot but Castano blocks it.
#BC# Castano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Adams wants to clinch. Castano throws a nice looking combination but Adams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Adams is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Adams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Castano but Castano pushes him off and we're back to square one. Castano keeps the fight on the outside. Adams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2# Adams moves into range and clinches up with Castano. Al Adams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4# Castano tries to break free but Adams pushes him back against the cage. Castano is trying to break the clinch but Adams has him pressed against the cage. Adams taking a breather. #BC# Castano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Adams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adams drops his hands momentarily and Castano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Gaston Castano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Adams shoots in but no luck this time. Gaston Castano is winning the standup battle so far. Castano fails to land with a series of punches.
Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castano throws out the jab. Castano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adams appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. 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! Adams slips a jab and a cross from Castano.
Adams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Adams now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Adams ducks under a wild hook from Castano. Castano misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaston Castano dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Al Adams's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Adams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Castano throws a right and a left that both miss. Castano throws a right and a left that Adams avoids nicely. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Adams wants to stall.
Adams misses with the head strike.
Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castano's elbow. 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 scores with a nice hook to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Castano wants to get back to striking at distance but Adams won't allow it.
Adams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC# Castano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Castano cracks Adams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1# Castano stalks Adams and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Adams's face. Adams staggers backwards, shaken. Adams just misses with a punch to the body.
Castano misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Castano misses with a wild combination.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Castano pushes him off. Adams is trying desperately to land a takedown but Castano is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Adams. Castano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adams. Castano misses with an uppercut. Adams saw that one coming. Adams tries to clinch up. Castano misses with a left hand and Adams counters with a big head kick but Castano shrugs it off. Castano is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Adams is looking to clinch but Castano is avoiding it.
Castano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Castano misses with a wild combination.
#T2# Castano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2# and Adams counters by clinching up. Castano being controlled against the cage. Adams wants to stall.
Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Adams. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Castano prevents the takedown attempt.
Castano tries to break the clinch but Adams is controlling the position. Adams tries for a takedown but Castano manages to get underhooks.
Gaston Castano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Adams. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Castano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC# Castano manages to break the clinch.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt.#T3# Adams moves in looking to clinch but Castano pushes him off. Castano seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Castano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Castano misses with a double jab
#CL2# and Adams moves into the clinch. Adams looking to slow down the pace here. Castano blocks a body shot from Adams. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adams. Castano tries to break the clinch but Adams is controlling the position. Adams trying to stall but Castano improves his position.
Castano is looking to break free of the clinch but Adams has double underhooks. A head punch blocked on the inside by Castano. Adams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC# Castano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Castano misses with the combination.
#T4# Castano misses with a two punch combination.
Adams now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Castano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Castano wants it to stay on the feet. Castano swinging wildly here.
Al Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Castano misses with a wild combination.
Adams moves away from the strike by Castano. Gaston Castano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Castano misses with a straight right. Adams throws a fast counter high kick but Castano manages to duck under it in time. Adams staying out of range there. Adams misses with a head kick.
#CL2# Adams moves into the clinch. Castano is trying to force a seperation but Adams has the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight! Gaston Castano showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Castano, 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaston Castano! A relieved looking Gaston Castano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
CCR 33
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Surprise fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adams, pushing him back against the cage. Surprise is trying to push Adams away but Adams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. A short right hand to the side of the head by Surprise.#CUT2# It looks like Al Adams has been cut. Adams taking a breather. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Surprise. A short right from Adams on the inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Adams. Adams gets through Surprise's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Adams is trying to stall.
Adams lands with a short shot to the head. Surprise jumps guard but Adams turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Adams taking a breather. Adams manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Surprise throws a head punch that misses. Surprise swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adams scores with a shot to the side of Surprise's head. Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Surprise's elbow. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adams. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Surprise has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Adams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1# Adams gets through Surprise's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Adams keeps control of Surprise as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A nice left hand lands by Adams.
#BC2# Surprise breaks the clinch.
Surprise wants to clinch. Surprise scores with a jab to the head.
#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Adams. Surprise tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2# Surprise can't do much from the bottom here. Surprise might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Adams haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Surprise is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Surprise keeps trying to improve his position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Surprise is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Adams's leg. He's managed it. Nice 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! Adams trying to control from half guard but Surprise is working away. #T3# Surprise works his way to full guard. Good work. Surprise trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2# Adams is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Surprise has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Adams is looking to defend but Surprise has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Adams! Surprise pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Adams taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). WhatA Surprise!
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Event:
CCR 27
Date: May 06, 2016 |
#R1# Chuvalo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2# It looks like Al Adams has been cut. Adams moves out of range as Chuvalo throws a body kick.
George Chuvalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A combination from Chuvalo does no damage. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chuvalo!
Chuvalo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Chuvalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Chuvalo shapes to counter with a head kick. A right-left combo lands from Chuvalo. Adams wants to clinch up but Chuvalo keeps it at a distance. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chuvalo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adams moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Adams shoots in but Chuvalo avoids the takedown attempt easily. Chuvalo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Chuvalo throws a series of punches but Adams avoids them all with ease. #T1# Adams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him. Adams blocks a head kick by Chuvalo.
Chuvalo lands with an uppercut that bounces Adams off the cage and back into range.#CUT2# Al Adams's cut is getting worse. Adams takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chuvalo misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2# Chuvalo has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Chuvalo manages to break the clinch.
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown but Chuvalo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Chuvalo stalks Adams and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Adams's face. Adams staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2# Al Adams's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Adams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Adams tries to clinch but Chuvalo is having none of it. #CL# Adams gets a clinch. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD# Adams jumps into guard, dragging Chuvalo to the mat.
Adams trying to control the position.
Chuvalo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Adams is adopting a defensive guard. Adams throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Chuvalo wanted to stand there but Adams had control of the position. Adams controls Chuvalo momentarily but Chuvalo frees himself. #T3# Adams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Chuvalo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Chuvalo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Adams is figuring out what he wants to do next. Chuvalo wants to get back to his feet.#T4# Chuvalo is trying to maintain the position but Adams is very close to passing his half guard. Chuvalo wants to get back to full guard. Chuvalo is looking to escape.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Left hook, right uppercut from Chuvalo. Chuvalo fails to land with a series of punches.
Chuvalo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Adams is looking to clinch. Chuvalo misses with a head kick.
Chuvalo misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Chuvalo dominated that round. The cut man is working on Al Adams's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# A head kick misses from Chuvalo. Chuvalo throws a hook to the side of Adams's head but Adams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Adams tries to clinch but Chuvalo moves out of range. Adams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chuvalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Adams. Chuvalo misses with a two punch combination.
Chuvalo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A head kick misses from Chuvalo. Adams tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chuvalo manages to circle out of the way. Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chuvalo swats him away and circles back towards the center. Chuvalo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Chuvalo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adams. As Chuvalo tries to get set, Adams tries to push him back and clinch up but Chuvalo manages to avoid the attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chuvalo.
Chuvalo throws a big shot that misses. Adams throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1# Chuvalo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Adams on the side of the head. Chuvalo throws a head kick that misses. Chuvalo misses with the combination.
Adams scores with a spinning back kick! Chuvalo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL# Adams closes the distance and clinches. Adams is looking to control Chuvalo's arms but Chuvalo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Adams has his back to the cage. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adams tries to stall but Chuvalo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2# Chuvalo breaks the clinch.
Chuvalo throws a body kick that misses. Adams tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chuvalo manages to circle out of the way. A combination from Chuvalo does no damage. Adams avoids the head kick by Chuvalo.
Adams is looking to counter the offense by Chuvalo and move into the clinch.#T2# Chuvalo lands a right hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Chuvalo as Adams shoots in. Despite the aggression on Chuvalo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Chuvalo fails to land with a series of punches.
Adams is looking to clinch but Chuvalo is avoiding it.
Chuvalo scores with a head kick. Adams tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2# Jeez, Al Adams's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. 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! Adams tries to clinch up. Chuvalo misses with a body kick. Adams throws a quick counter head kick but Chuvalo was just out of range. Adams is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chuvalo.#CL2# Chuvalo clinches up against the cage. Adams tries to land a knee to the head but Chuvalo blocks with his arms.
Adams looking to slow down the pace here. A nice left hand lands by Adams.
#T3# Adams working aggressively here.
Adams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chuvalo blocks it with crossed arms. Chuvalo lands with a light punch inside. A head punch on the inside from Adams fails to land. #BC2# Chuvalo manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Chuvalo takes the fight into the clinch. Chuvalo scores with a hook to the body. Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2# Chuvalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Chuvalo throws a right hand that Adams ducks under and follows up with a left that Adams also avoids with ease. Chuvalo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adams circles away quickly and effectively. It appears Adams was looking to counter with a kick there. Chuvalo fails to land with a series of punches.
Adams wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Chuvalo throws a series of strikes that have Adams backpedaling.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Al Adams's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). George Chuvalo! George Chuvalo looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'GET SOME!!!!!!!'.
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Event:
CCR 22
Date: Apr 14, 2016 |
#R1# Young shoots in looking for a takedown. Adams tries to sprawl out of it but Young keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Adams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL# Adams has managed to clinch.
Adams lands a body punch in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Young's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Young fails to pull guard.
Adams scores with an uppercut up the middle. Still in the clinch, Adams scores with a nice short uppercut. Young tries to pull guard but Adams forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Al Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ami Young.#T1# A right hook to the body lands for Adams.
Young looks winded! Adams gets through Young's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Adams scores with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Adams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Young backwards. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Adams unloads a knee to the mid-section. A nice left hand lands by Adams.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adams. Adams has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Young - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Adams, and another! Young is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Al Adams! After winning the bout, Al Adams 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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Event:
CCR 20
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1# Adams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown. Motta tries to sprawl out of it but Adams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Motta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Adams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2# Motta moves into the clinch. A short right from Motta on the inside. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Motta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2# It looks like Al Adams has been cut. Adams scores with a shoulder strike. Adams misses with a hook from the clinch. Adams tries to throw a body punch but Motta avoids it by throwing Adams back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Motta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Motta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Adams misses with a punch on the inside.
Motta is looking to break free of the clinch but Adams has double underhooks. Motta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards. Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by Motta. Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by Motta. A shot in the inside from Motta. #T1# Adams is trying to stall.
Motta blocking some punches.
Motta scores with an uppercut up the middle. Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Motta.
Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Motta's elbow. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Motta lands a shoulder strike. Adams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Nice body punch from Motta - that landed with a thud.
Motta blocks an uppercut.
Motta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adams backwards. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Motta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Motta pushes Adams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A battle for position here, against the cage. Motta lands a shoulder strike. Motta lands with a short head shot on the inside. Motta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adams has him pressed against the cage. Motta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adams backwards. #CUT2# Al Adams's cut is getting worse.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Adams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Adams is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Motta is keeping busy. Motta lands a hook to the side of the head. Motta lands a hook to the side of the head. Motta is trying to push Adams away but Adams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Motta holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Adams stalling in the clinch.
Motta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adams backwards. Motta scores with a hook to the body.#BC2# Motta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Motta's jab looks to have found its range, popping Adams under the eye.#CL2# Motta rushes Adams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Motta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Motta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adams or not. Adams tries to work over Motta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short uppercut from Motta. Motta stalling the fight.
Motta blocking some punches.
#T3# Adams misses with a short punch on the inside. A body shot lands from Motta.
Adams is breathing heavily. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Motta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2# Al Adams's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Motta blocks an uppercut.
Motta lands a nice uppercut. Motta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Motta scores with an uppercut up the middle. Adams keeps control of Motta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Motta lands with a short shot to the head. Motta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Motta lands a nice uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Motta. #ROC2# Adams is rocked!#CUT2# Jeez, Al Adams's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Adams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Motta blocking some punches.
Adams misses with some punches.
Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by Motta. Adams misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Motta manages to break the clinch.
Motta lunges at Adams with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adams's hand. Adams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4# Motta throws a hook to the side of Adams's head but Adams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Adams seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Motta throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Adams thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2# Motta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adams, pushing him back against the cage. Motta blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Motta. Motta lands a nice shot to the body. Motta stalling against the cage.
Motta is struggling to control the position. Motta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Al Adams's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leonardo Motta!
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