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Event:
Bushido 36: Al As vs. Hanzo
Date: Jan 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Fitzpatrick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McAdams.
McAdams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fitzpatrick is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McAdams with a poor takedown
letting Fitzpatrick counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin McAdams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McAdams dives in for a single leg takedown but Fitzpatrick sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
McAdams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fitzpatrick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McAdams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fitzpatrick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McAdams is defended easily by Fitzpatrick.
As McAdams backs off Fitzpatrick throws a huge counter combo but McAdams manages to avoid it all.
Fitzpatrick moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Fitzpatrick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fitzpatrick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McAdams shoots and misses
and Fitzpatrick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fitzpatrick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McAdams changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fitzpatrick leaves McAdams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fitzpatrick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McAdams has his takedown stuffed
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McAdams has his takedown stuffed
and Fitzpatrick counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzpatrick scores with a one two! McAdams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McAdams shoots for a takedown but Fitzpatrick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McAdams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fitzpatrick circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fitzpatrick.
McAdams dives in for a single leg takedown but Fitzpatrick sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
McAdams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
McAdams fails with the takedown
and Fitzpatrick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McAdams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fitzpatrick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McAdams is breathing heavily.
Fitzpatrick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McAdams has time to react.
Fitzpatrick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fitzpatrick lands with a shot to the body.
Kevin McAdams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
McAdams finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the ropes, ducking and weaving under Fitzpatrick's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and McAdams falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darryl Fitzpatrick!
Darryl Fitzpatrick managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Bushido 33: Curtis v Dickinson
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Vinicius Ii stuffs the takedown attempt from McAdams. McAdams gets slowly back to his feet.
Vinicius Ii tries to counter by clinching up but McAdams breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Vinicius Ii fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McAdams, pushing him back against the cage.
Vinicius Ii just leaning against McAdams, taking a breather.
Vinicius Ii dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vinicius Ii gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Stalling in the clinch from Vinicius Ii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinicius Ii leaning against his opponent.
McAdams goes for a takedown attempt but Vinicius Ii pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1#
McAdams shoots in but Vinicius Ii avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marcus Vinicius Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin McAdams.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McAdams is defended easily by Vinicius Ii.
McAdams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vinicius Ii but Vinicius Ii pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vinicius Ii tries to counter by clinching up but McAdams breaks away and moves out of range.
McAdams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vinicius Ii's waist but Vinicius Ii gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McAdams off to one side.
Vinicius Ii tries to counter by clinching up but McAdams breaks away and moves out of range.
Vinicius Ii stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vinicius Ii wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Vinicius Ii closes the distance and clinches.
McAdams tries to score a body lock takedown but Vinicius Ii shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2#
Vinicius Ii 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.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Vinicius Ii for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
McAdams is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vinicius Ii pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vinicius Ii gets underhooks to prevent McAdams's takedown attempt.
#T3#
Vinicius Ii has McAdams pressed against the cage.
McAdams tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vinicius Ii leaning his opponent against the cage.
I was talking to Vinicius Ii's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marcus Vinicius Ii.
McAdams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vinicius Ii as he jumps to the side.
Vinicius Ii is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McAdams.
McAdams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vinicius Ii but Vinicius Ii pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vinicius Ii stuffs the takedown attempt from McAdams. McAdams gets slowly back to his feet.
Vinicius Ii tries to counter by clinching up but McAdams breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by McAdams or perhaps it was just good defense by Vinicius Ii, which made it look bad.
McAdams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vinicius Ii circles away.#CL#
Vinicius Ii takes the fight into the clinch.
Vinicius Ii holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vinicius Ii content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McAdams avoiding damage as Vinicius Ii throws knees to the body.
Vinicius Ii leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Vinicius Ii dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McAdams dives in for a single leg takedown but Vinicius Ii sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vinicius Ii tries to counter by clinching up but McAdams breaks away and moves out of range.
McAdams shoots in for a double leg but Vinicius Ii sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vinicius Ii seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vinicius Ii slaps away a takedown attempt from McAdams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vinicius Ii seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marcus Vinicius Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin McAdams.
McAdams tries for a takedown but Vinicius Ii sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vinicius Ii is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McAdams.#CL#
Vinicius Ii darts in and clinches McAdams up against the cage.
McAdams wants to take the fight to the mat but Vinicius Ii manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McAdams letting Vinicius Ii take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinicius Ii content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1#
The referee calls for Vinicius Ii to work.
Vinicius Ii is pushing McAdams up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vinicius Ii seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marcus Vinicius Ii.
McAdams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Vinicius Ii counters by clinching up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vinicius Ii taking a breather.
Vinicius Ii leaning against his opponent.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vinicius Ii takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vinicius Ii pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marcus Vinicius Ii.
Nice sprawl there from Vinicius Ii as McAdams shoots in.
Vinicius Ii seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McAdams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vinicius Ii circles away.
McAdams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vinicius Ii wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McAdams misses with a takedown #CL#
and Vinicius Ii counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vinicius Ii controlling the action here for a moment.
#T3#
Vinicius Ii leaning against his opponent.
Vinicius Ii just leaning against McAdams, taking a breather.
McAdams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vinicius Ii pulls his leg out and moves away.
McAdams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vinicius Ii as he jumps to the side.
Kevin McAdams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
McAdams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T4#
Vinicius Ii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vinicius Ii tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
McAdams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vinicius Ii bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McAdams's guard. #REVR#
Vinicius Ii pushes down on McAdams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vinicius Ii is looking to advance position but McAdams won't allow it. #SUB#
Vinicius Ii is looking for a kimura here.
Vinicius Ii trying to pass the guard but McAdams defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
McAdams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Vinicius Ii dominated that second round.
That's time! Vinicius Ii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McAdams.
Horrible takedown attempt by McAdams or perhaps it was just good defense by Vinicius Ii, which made it look bad.
McAdams with a poor takedown #CL#
and Vinicius Ii counters by moving into the clinch.
Marcus Vinicius Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin McAdams.
Come on Vinicius Ii - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAdams is trying to drag Vinicius Ii to the mat but Vinicius Ii just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Vinicius Ii is struggling to control the position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vinicius Ii - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vinicius Ii gets underhooks to prevent McAdams's takedown attempt.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vinicius Ii content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marcus Vinicius Ii.
McAdams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vinicius Ii wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McAdams tries for a takedown but Vinicius Ii circles away easily#CL#
and Vinicius Ii counters by clinching up.
Vinicius Ii stalling.
Stalling in the clinch from Vinicius Ii.
Vinicius Ii stops a takedown attempt from McAdams.
#T3#
Vinicius Ii has McAdams pushed against the cage.
McAdams being controlled against the cage.
Vinicius Ii taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marcus Vinicius Ii.#CL#
Vinicius Ii has taken the fight to the clinch.
McAdams changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vinicius Ii fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McAdams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Vinicius Ii holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McAdams has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vinicius Ii after a bit of a struggle.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vinicius Ii.
Vinicius Ii is pressed up against the cage. McAdams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vinicius Ii down to the mat. Vinicius Ii avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kevin McAdams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Vinicius Ii has managed to clinch.
Vinicius Ii avoiding damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McAdams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vinicius Ii leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Vinicius Ii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vinicius Ii, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:25
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Vinicius Ii!
An intense looking Marcus Vinicius Ii took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'JIU JITSUUUU! MAN, YOUR BELT IS MINE !I'M 145 AND 170 KING ! HAHAHAHAHAHA! PATHETIC ONE!'.
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Event:
LKO18 Massacre
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Renoir shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McAdams as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
McAdams manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Renoir on his heels. He'll look to pass Renoir's guard now, I'm sure.
McAdams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McAdams won't allow Renoir to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renoir is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
McAdams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Renoir pulls McAdams in close to prevent any damage.
Renoir looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Renoir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McAdams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Horrible takedown attempt by Renoir or perhaps it was just good defense by McAdams, which made it look bad.
McAdams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Renoir tries to avoid it but McAdams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Renoir to the ground. Renoir escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kevin McAdams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Renoir fails with the takedown#TD2#
and McAdams counters with a shoot takedown. Renoir fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Renoir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McAdams controls from within his opponent's guard.
McAdams trying to control the position from guard on top but Renoir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Renoir being controlled here, momentarily.
McAdams trying to control the position from guard on top but Renoir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Renoir throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McAdams preventing the sweep.
McAdams wants to control from the top but Renoir keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Renoir closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McAdams did well to prevent Renoir getting side control.
Renoir prevents McAdams from improving his position.
McAdams wants to control but Renoir is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Renoir is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin McAdams dominated that round.
That's time! Renoir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Renoir has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and McAdams counters with a nice double leg into side control. Renoir won't be happy with that.
Renoir struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renoir is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McAdams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McAdams is looking to take a break and control but Renoir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
McAdams moves into full mount!
Renoir is squirming around, avoiding McAdams's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McAdams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Renoir doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McAdams controlling his opponent. #T3#
Renoir tries to hold on but McAdams pushes him away.
Renoir working to try and regain half guard.
McAdams controlling from mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Renoir slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Renoir is trying to get back to full guard.
McAdams is keen to just control but Renoir is a slippery customer.
Renoir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McAdams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin McAdams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Renoir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
McAdams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Renoir appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD#
Renoir shoots in and gets a takedown into McAdams's guard.
McAdams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renoir trying to control but McAdams is working from the bottom.
McAdams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Renoir's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McAdams pulls Renoir in close to prevent any damage.
Renoir tries to free his leg and advance position but McAdams is retaining full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McAdams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Renoir drives through with a takedown into McAdams's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Renoir postures up.
#T2#
Renoir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McAdams pulls Renoir in close to prevent any damage.
Renoir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Renoir trying to control the position from guard on top but McAdams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Renoir postures up.
McAdams is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Renoir shoots in but McAdams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McAdams shoots in but no luck this time.
Renoir looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Renoir dives in and grabs McAdams's left leg, looking for a takedown. McAdams pushes down on Renoir's head and hops out.#TD2#
McAdams closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Renoir's guard.
McAdams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McAdams trying to control but Renoir is working from the bottom. #T4#
Renoir trying to keep a closed guard but McAdams is proving a slippery customer.
Kevin McAdams has got the better of the ground game so far.
McAdams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kevin McAdams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Renoir pulls McAdams in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Renoir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McAdams 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin McAdams!
Kevin McAdams bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
GFC 22: Showdown
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Suomalainen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Left hook, right uppercut from Suomalainen.
Suomalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McAdams dives in for a single leg takedown but Suomalainen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Suomalainen throws a looping overhand right but McAdams ducks down to avoid it.
McAdams tries for a takedown but Suomalainen circles away easily
enabling Suomalainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Suomalainen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McAdams on the side of the head.
McAdams moves out of range as Suomalainen strikes.
McAdams half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good shot there by Suomalainen.#T1#
McAdams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suomalainen.
McAdams attempts a counter takedown but Suomalainen avoids it well and moves away.
McAdams misses with a takedown attempt
and Suomalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin McAdams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suomalainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McAdams feinted with a counter takedown.
Suomalainen misses with an uppercut. McAdams saw that one coming.
McAdams feinted with a counter takedown.
McAdams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Suomalainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Suomalainen throws a shot from downtown. McAdams moves away and avoids it.
Suomalainen loads up on a big right hand but McAdams slips the punch.
Suomalainen thuds his right hand into McAdams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
McAdams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Suomalainen's waist but Suomalainen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McAdams off to one side.
McAdams takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McAdams takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suomalainen sizes up McAdams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McAdams defending well as Suomalainen loads up on a big left hand.
McAdams fails with a takedown attempt.
McAdams seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McAdams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Suomalainen circles away.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by McAdams or perhaps it was just good defense by Suomalainen, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Suomalainen! But no joy.
McAdams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Suomalainen to counter with a crisp jab.
McAdams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suomalainen cracks McAdams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Suomalainen.
McAdams fails with the takedown.#T4#
McAdams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Suomalainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McAdams scrambles back to his feet.
Suomalainen connects with the punch.
Suomalainen throws the left hand but McAdams avoids the punch easily.
Suomalainen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Suomalainen lands with a right hand.
McAdams tries for a takedown but Suomalainen circles away easily
and Suomalainen counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suomalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McAdams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Suomalainen dominated that round.
That's time! McAdams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McAdams tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Suomalainen defends well and McAdams ends up having to push Suomalainen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McAdams misses with a takedown
and Suomalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
McAdams fails with the takedown
and Suomalainen counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin McAdams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McAdams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Suomalainen defends it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Suomalainen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Suomalainen does it's job there.
Jari Suomalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A combination from Suomalainen does no damage.
McAdams shoots in for a takedown but Suomalainen shows good takedown defense.
Suomalainen throws the left hand but McAdams avoids the punch easily.
McAdams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McAdams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suomalainen.
We've been informed that Suomalainen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McAdams ducks under a wild hook from Suomalainen.
Suomalainen stuffs the takedown.#T2#
McAdams fails with a takedown attempt.
McAdams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Suomalainen counter with a right hand.
McAdams goes for a double leg but Suomalainen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Suomalainen continues to drive forward.
McAdams misses with a takedown
and Suomalainen counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
McAdams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Suomalainen finds it's way round the side to connect with McAdams's head.
McAdams misses with a takedown
and Suomalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suomalainen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McAdams fails with the takedown
and Suomalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Suomalainen throws a one two combo.
Suomalainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McAdams darts in looking for a takedown but Suomalainen gets double underhooks and turns McAdams into the cage. #T4#
McAdams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Suomalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suomalainen throws a series of punches but McAdams avoids them all with ease.
Suomalainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Suomalainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McAdams fails with a takedown attempt.
Suomalainen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McAdams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Suomalainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McAdams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Suomalainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping McAdams under the eye.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for McAdams. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
McAdams shoots in for a takedown but Suomalainen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Suomalainen misses the target.
McAdams misses with a takedown attempt
and Suomalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suomalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McAdams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suomalainen swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and McAdams counters with a nice double leg into side control. Suomalainen won't be happy with that.
Suomalainen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Suomalainen is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T1#
McAdams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Suomalainen squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
McAdams controlling the pace for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
McAdams is working for a guillotine from mount but Suomalainen frees his head quite easily.
Suomalainen wants to get back to his feet.
McAdams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Suomalainen is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
McAdams controlling the position easily from mount.
McAdams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
McAdams swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin McAdams!
After the fight, Kevin McAdams was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
GFC 15: Dynamite
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Lermantov misses with a takedown attempt - McAdams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
McAdams scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lermantov is looking for a sweep.
Lermantov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lermantov actively working from the bottom here.
Lermantov works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lermantov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lermantov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
McAdams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lermantov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McAdams has managed to get both his arms back between Lermantov's legs - danger averted.#T1#
McAdams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McAdams preventing the sweep.
McAdams showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Lermantov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lermantov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McAdams controls the pace.
Lermantov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
McAdams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Lermantov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McAdams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lermantov looks winded!
McAdams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3##SUB2#
Lermantov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lermantov working a defensive guard here.
McAdams content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Lermantov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McAdams defends well.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Lermantov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McAdams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McAdams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lermantov as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
McAdams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McAdams lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin McAdams dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
McAdams changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lermantov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU#
McAdams stands up and we're back to a striking position.
McAdams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lermantov can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Lermantov gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
McAdams sneaks out the side door and pushes Lermantov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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 telegraphed takedown attempt from Lermantov is defended easily by McAdams.
McAdams feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Lermantov has a takedown stuffed.
McAdams tries to counter with a takedown but Lermantov is quick to defend against it.
McAdams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Lermantov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lermantov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lermantov tries to score with some ground and pound. McAdams controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Lermantov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lermantov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lermantov is breathing heavily.
McAdams stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T2#
McAdams continues to stall.
McAdams can't do much from the bottom here.
McAdams manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Lermantov is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Lermantov wants to work for an arm triangle but McAdams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
McAdams keeps control of the position for the meantime.
McAdams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lermantov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McAdams defends it well.
McAdams controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McAdams manages to get to full guard.
McAdams has Lermantov pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lermantov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McAdams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McAdams has his hands on Lermantov's head, controlling the position.
Kevin McAdams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lermantov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McAdams looking for a sweep. Not yet McAdams, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lermantov drops back, looking for a kneebar! McAdams looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McAdams looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McAdams! #REVR#
McAdams slows the pace down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin McAdams dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by McAdams or perhaps it was just good defense by Lermantov, which made it look bad. #TD#
McAdams drives through with a takedown into Lermantov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lermantov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Lermantov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McAdams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McAdams wants to stand but Lermantov is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lermantov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T1##SUB2#
McAdams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lermantov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McAdams has managed to get both his arms back between Lermantov's legs - danger averted.
Lermantov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Lermantov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Lermantov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McAdams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McAdams controlling from the top position. #SUB#
McAdams is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McAdams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Lermantov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McAdams's guard.#ES#
McAdams is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3#
Lermantov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McAdams is defending well.
McAdams is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lermantov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McAdams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kevin McAdams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazbek Lermantov.
McAdams is looking to take this one to the mat.
McAdams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lermantov walks away with a smile on his face. McAdams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lermantov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lermantov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Lermantov misses with a takedown #TD#
so McAdams counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Lermantov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
McAdams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kevin McAdams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McAdams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazbek Lermantov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Lermantov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin McAdams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McAdams, 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin McAdams!
Kevin McAdams bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
GFC 9: Battle of Neva
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Girlea drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Girlea showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McAdams pulls Girlea in close to prevent any damage.
McAdams keeping moving, preventing Girlea from controlling successfully.
Girlea looking to sit in guard and control but McAdams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Girlea is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Girlea wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Girlea wants to stand up but McAdams is controlling him.
McAdams content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Girlea looking for a sweep. Not yet Girlea, not yet. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McAdams with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Girlea holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Girlea is looking for a takedown.
McAdams is working for takedown but Girlea is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Girlea gets a trip takedown into half guard.
McAdams preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McAdams tries to get to full guard but Girlea has control of the leg. #T3#
Girlea trying to mount his opponent but McAdams defends it.
Girlea content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McAdams is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Girlea is looking to take a break and control but McAdams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McAdams trying to hold on to Girlea's head to control him but Girlea postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for McAdams with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin McAdams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Girlea fails to land the takedown.
Girlea fails with a takedown attempt.
McAdams tries to counter with a takedown but Girlea is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Girlea gets a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Girlea has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McAdams clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
McAdams manages to escape to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Girlea dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Girlea has managed to clinch.
Girlea is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Girlea breaks the clinch.
Girlea tries to clinch up#TD#
and McAdams counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Girlea!
Girlea tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Girlea's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T1#
McAdams controlling from the back.
Girlea is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get McAdams off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Girlea tries to escape but McAdams has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Girlea wants to get back to his feet.
Girlea is holding onto McAdams's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#SUB#
Girlea showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Girlea is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if McAdams gets his way!
#T2##SUB#
McAdams patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
McAdams controlling well, preventing Girlea from escaping the position.
Girlea trying to get back to his feet but McAdams is in full control for now. #SUB#
Girlea has hold of McAdams's leg, trying to break free but it's let McAdams lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Girlea is turning an unusual color here… he's out! McAdams throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kevin McAdams!
Kevin McAdams was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
GFC 8: Fury
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Mason shoots in for a double leg but McAdams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McAdams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Mason counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mason.
McAdams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mason chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
McAdams is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mason throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to McAdams's body to avoid the submission. McAdams has instead reached around Mason's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! McAdams arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kevin McAdams!
Kevin McAdams decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
McAdams is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mathis's half guard.
McAdams prevents Mathis from improving his position.
Mathis is trying to stand up here but McAdams is controlling him well.
Mathis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mathis is trying to control but McAdams passes into side control!
McAdams is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mathis will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mathis is looking for a sweep.
Mathis is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as McAdams stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mathis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McAdams prevents Mathis from standing back up.
Mathis wants to control but McAdams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McAdams not doing much here.
Mathis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McAdams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McAdams's back!
Mathis is trying to stick to McAdams's back but McAdams is turning into Mathis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mathis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McAdams.
Mathis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McAdams puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mathis wants to get back to full guard.
McAdams is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Mathis wants to control but McAdams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McAdams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McAdams works his way into full mount!
Mathis regains half guard.
McAdams is taking a breather. Mathis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mathis is concentrating on defense, preventing McAdams from advancing position.
Mathis 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.
Mathis wants to improve his position but instead McAdams has moved into half guard.
#T3#
McAdams controlling the action here.
McAdams's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
McAdams is trying to work for a kimura but Mathis is defending well.
#SUB2#
McAdams is trying to work for a kimura but Mathis is defending well.
Mathis tries to kick McAdams off but McAdams keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mathis could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mathis won't allow McAdams to pass to mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mathis wants to sweep but McAdams has passed to side control!#SUB2#
McAdams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mathis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McAdams taking a breather here.
Mathis is not content to let McAdams control the position.
McAdams content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mathis is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin McAdams dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A nice combination there by Mathis.
McAdams defending well as Mathis loads up on a big left hand.
Mathis looks to land a combination but McAdams avoids it well.
Raymundo Mathis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McAdams fails with a takedown attempt.
Mathis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McAdams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
McAdams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mathis scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but McAdams manages to mount him!
#T1#
Mathis tries to improve his position but instead McAdams has taken his back!
Mathis is trying to get back to his feet but McAdams has full control of the position and if anything, Mathis has just worked his way into a worse spot.
McAdams just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
McAdams working for the choke.
Mathis tries to break free.
Mathis wants to control his opponent's hands but McAdams gets his hands free.
Mathis is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Well, with McAdams on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mathis is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Good control from McAdams.#T2#
Mathis tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mathis is working to get back to half guard.
McAdams avoids the attempt from Mathis to control.
McAdams controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that McAdams has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mathis is desperately trying to improve his position but McAdams has a good base and remains in mount.
McAdams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mathis is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! McAdams has taken his back!#T3#
McAdams really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mathis.
Mathis tries to escape but McAdams has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mathis wants to control his opponent's hands but McAdams gets his hands free.
Mathis is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Mathis tries to roll but McAdams sticks to his back.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
McAdams is persistently looking for the submission but Mathis is defending it well.
McAdams controls the position.
Mathis is trying to stand back up.
McAdams controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McAdams keeps control of the position as Mathis tries to break free.
Mathis is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McAdams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin McAdams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Mathis or perhaps it was just good defense by McAdams, which made it look bad.
And McAdams tries to counter it with a takedown but Mathis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McAdams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Mathis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McAdams on his heels. He'll look to pass McAdams's guard now, I'm sure.
Mathis wants to control from the top but McAdams keeps moving.
Mathis being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mathis wants to stand but McAdams is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
McAdams looking for a guillotine here but Mathis defends easily.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McAdams pulls Mathis in close to his closed guard and prevents Mathis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mathis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
More stalling from McAdams.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Mathis misses with a takedown attempt - McAdams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
McAdams scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McAdams is thwarting Mathis's attempts to control the position.
Mathis is controlling McAdams's trapped leg to prevent McAdams from advancing to side control.
McAdams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McAdams with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T4#
Mathis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McAdams is taking a breather. Mathis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kevin McAdams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from McAdams.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McAdams trying to mount his opponent but Mathis defends it.
Mathis strikes from the bottom but McAdams uses the opportunity to move to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin McAdams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McAdams winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin McAdams!
A very excited looking Kevin McAdams rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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