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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Giuliani displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adams.
Giuliani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some wild striking there from Adams.
Giuliani tries a quick counter leg kick but Adams is wise to it.
Adams tries to clinch
and Giuliani counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like MIchael Adams has been cut.
MIchael Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Giuliani! But no joy.
Adams tries to clinch there but Giuliani circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Giuliani shows good takedown defense.
Giuliani only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MIchael Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams throws an off balance right hand
and Giuliani counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Adams misses with a head kick.
Giuliani doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Giuliani looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Adams tries to clinch up but Giuliani circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Giuliani was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adams has his takedown stuffed
and Giuliani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adams throws a head kick but Giuliani moves out of range.
Adams fails with the takedown
and Giuliani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adams is breathing heavily.
A head kick by Adams misses
and Giuliani counters with a left to the body.
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Giuliani! But no joy.
Adams throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T2#
Adams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Giuliani counters with a crisp right hand that drops Adams! Giuliani lets Adams back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#
MIchael Adams's cut is getting worse.
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 fails with the takedown
and Giuliani counters with a big left hand that crumples Adams! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rudy Giuliani!
Rudy Giuliani thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Itsaboy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Adams manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Itsaboy tries to bum rush Adams with a series of wild strikes but Adams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adams tries to counter by closing the distance.
Itsaboy tries to close the distance and clinch but Adams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Itsaboy loads up on a big right hand but Adams slips the punch.
Adams is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Adams throws a head kick but Itsaboy moves out of range.
#TD#
Itsaboy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Itsaboy staying calm.
Itsaboy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Itsaboy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Adams down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Adams trying to remain calm as Itsaboy controls from the top position.
Adams tries to bench press Itsaboy off him but Itsaboy keeps the position.
Itsaboy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Itsaboy is working Adams over with some ground and pound from side control.
Itsaboy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Itsaboy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Itsaboy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Well, if Itsaboy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
Itsaboy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Adams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Itsaboy is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Itsaboy working the head and body with strikes.
Itsaboy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Adams is trying to maintain the position but Itsaboy is very close to passing his half guard.
Itsaboy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Itsaboy stalling. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Itsaboy working over Adams with some ground and pound. Adams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Itsaboy in particular looking to stall.
Itsaboy lands strikes from half guard.
Itsaboy slips a nice elbow through Adams's hands, connecting with Adams's forehead.
Adams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Itsaboy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Itsaboy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Itsaboy prevents Adams from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adams is trying to stand up here but Itsaboy is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ihadababy Itsaboy dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Itsaboy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Adams misses.
Itsaboy lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD#
Itsaboy 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 tries to improve position but can't.
Adams taking a bit of punishment here - Itsaboy scoring with strikes.
Itsaboy working the body and head with strikes.
Itsaboy working the body and head with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itsaboy working the ground and pound from side control.
Adams tries to bench press Itsaboy off him but Itsaboy keeps the position.
Itsaboy taking a breather here. #T1#
Adams is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Adams is looking for a sweep.
Itsaboy is chipping away with strikes.
Adams taking punishment in the form of punches.
Adams is letting Itsaboy control him for a moment.
Adams tries to bench press Itsaboy off him but Itsaboy keeps the position.
Adams takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Itsaboy scores with punches from side control. #T2#
Itsaboy is chipping away with strikes.
Adams is looking to regain half guard here but Itsaboy keeps moving and retains side control.
Itsaboy takes a little break here. Adams wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Adams striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Itsaboy working the head with strikes.
Adams is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Itsaboy off and has taken his back!
Itsaboy wants to escape the position.
Adams tries to get the hooks in deep but Itsaboy pushed the leg off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams is hanging on to Itsaboy's back as he tries to escape.
Itsaboy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Itsaboy trying to control the action but Adams just sinks the hooks in.
Itsaboy tries to break free.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A lull in the action here.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Adams not allowing Itsaboy to control his hands.
Ihadababy Itsaboy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Itsaboy looking very determined here, making life difficult for Adams.
Itsaboy tries to break free.
Itsaboy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?
Itsaboy wants to control his opponent's hands but Adams gets his hands free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Itsaboy avoids the strikes from Adams.
Itsaboy rolls, trying to escape but Adams keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Adams working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ihadababy Itsaboy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Adams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Itsaboy defends it nicely.#TD#
Itsaboy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Adams looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Itsaboy controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itsaboy cracks Adams with a big right hand but Adams just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Itsaboy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
Adams tries to buck Itsaboy off but Itsaboy is having none of it.
Adams is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Itsaboy off and has taken his back!
Itsaboy has hold of Adams's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Adams is trying to stick to Itsaboy's back but Itsaboy is turning into Adams. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Adams's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Itsaboy.
Itsaboy controlling from the top position.
Itsaboy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Adams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Itsaboy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Itsaboy stalls from top position.
Itsaboy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Adams keeping his opponent close.
Adams seems a little lost for a moment, as Itsaboy dominates the positioning.
Adams struggling a bit here.
Itsaboy controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Itsaboy is working Adams over with some ground and pound from side control.
Itsaboy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Adams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Itsaboy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Adams to see if he's OK.
Itsaboy is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Adams's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
Adams is not content to let Itsaboy control the position.
Itsaboy working the ground and pound from side control.
Adams is not content to let Itsaboy control the position.
Adams wants to control but Itsaboy postures up.
MIchael Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ihadababy Itsaboy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Itsaboy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ihadababy Itsaboy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Itsaboy 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ihadababy Itsaboy!
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tommy Lotus (ranked 7541 p4p, 0 weight class) and MIchael Adams (ranked 24008 p4p, 0 weight class). Lotus's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eye of the tiger. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that MIchael Adams was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tommy Lotus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; MIchael Adams!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Adams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lotus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adams has his takedown stuffed
and Lotus moves into the clinch.
Lotus wants a takedown but no success here.
Adams pulls guard successfully.
Lotus stays in close to Adams's body and controls the position.
Lotus passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lotus (3) vs (0) Adams
Lotus passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Adams! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lotus (5) vs (0) Adams
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotus looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams tries to control Lotus's body but Lotus pushes him off. Adams squirms to his side and now Lotus has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lotus (8) vs (0) Adams
Lotus controlling the position well here. Adams rolled but Lotus kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lotus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lotus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Lotus.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Adams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lotus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Lotus is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lotus controlling well, preventing Adams from escaping the position.
Lotus is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lotus.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lotus continues to hold on tight.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lotus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Adams for as long as he can get away with.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lotus continues to stall.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lotus takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Tommy Lotus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between MIchael Adams (ranked 24057 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jhonathan Wicaksono (ranked 6222 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; MIchael Adams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jhonathan Wicaksono!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wicaksono rushes Adams and presses him up against the cage.
Wicaksono fails to pull guard.
Adams has clasped his hands together around Wicaksono's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Adams (4) vs (0) Wicaksono
Wicaksono manages to get back to half guard.
Wicaksono slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wicaksono pulls Adams in to control the position.
Wicaksono keeping full guard, as Adams tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams stands and throws Wicaksono's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Adams (7) vs (0) Wicaksono
You can see the frustration on Wicaksono's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Adams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wicaksono tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wicaksono gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wicaksono wants to improve his position but Adams is controlling well.
Wicaksono trying to control here.
Adams wants to pass to mount but Wicaksono is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wicaksono moves into full guard.
Adams wants to control from the top but Wicaksono keeps moving.
Adams is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wicaksono is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Adams tries to free his leg and advance position but Wicaksono is retaining full guard.
Wicaksono working a defensive guard here.
Adams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wicaksono looking for a guillotine here but Adams defends easily.
Wicaksono looking for a guillotine here but Adams defends easily.
Adams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wicaksono is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adams defends well.
Adams trying to control but Wicaksono is working from the bottom.
Wicaksono looking to control but Adams passes into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wicaksono wants to improve his position but Adams is controlling well.
Wicaksono is still trying to improve position.
Adams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wicaksono keeps working.
Adams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Adams trying to control the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Adams is thwarting Wicaksono's attempts to control the position.
Adams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wicaksono doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Adams.
Wicaksono is not content to let Adams control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wicaksono trying to control here.
Adams wants to take a breather but Wicaksono is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Adams in particular looking to stall.
Adams is looking to stall here but Wicaksono recovers full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wicaksono is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adams is aware though and is defending well.
Wicaksono is trying to keep Adams in close.
Wicaksono is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Adams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wicaksono working a defensive guard here.
Adams drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wicaksono manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Adams has Wicaksono in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adams (7) vs (2) Wicaksono
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Adams holds on and takes a little breather.
Wicaksono must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Adams keeping full guard, as Wicaksono tries to pass.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Adams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Adams working for a triangle but Wicaksono defends it easily.
Wicaksono not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Wicaksono from controlling successfully.
Adams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wicaksono's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adams (9) vs (2) Wicaksono
Adams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wicaksono has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adams has managed to get both his arms back between Wicaksono's legs - danger averted.
Adams wants to control from the top but Wicaksono keeps moving.
Adams passes Wicaksono's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Adams in particular looking to stall.
Adams frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Adams (12) vs (2) Wicaksono
Adams fails to take his opponent's back.
Wicaksono tries to hold on but Adams postures up.
Adams wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Wicaksono tries to hold on but Adams pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wicaksono is looking to get to half guard.
Adams looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Adams wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Adams prevents Wicaksono from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Adams takes the fight on points by 12 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between MIchael Adams (ranked 24101 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goncalo Rita (ranked 7136 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; MIchael Adams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Goncalo Rita!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rita fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Adams closes the distance and clinches.
Adams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rita prevents it.
Adams pulls guard successfully.
Rita avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rita looking to pass the guard.
Adams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rita trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rita doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rita manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rita slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rita drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Adams manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rita has Adams in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adams (2) vs (0) Rita
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Adams defends it easily.
Adams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rita is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adams defends well.
Rita pulls Adams in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rita trying to keep a closed guard but Adams is proving a slippery customer.
Adams pushing down on Rita's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rita trying to hold on to Adams's head to control him but Adams postures up.
Rita tries to roll over but Adams keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams is controlling the pace.
Rita wants to get back to full guard.
Adams looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Adams is thwarting Rita's attempts to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Adams wants to pass to mount but Rita is defending the position.
Adams is working hard here to advance position.
Adams is keen to just control but Rita is a slippery customer.
Rita is looking to improve his position.
Rita is still trying to improve position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rita wants to control but Adams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rita is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rita actively working from the bottom here.
Adams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rita is trying to get back to full guard.
Adams is keen to just control but Rita is a slippery customer.
Adams has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Adams (5) vs (0) Rita
Adams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Adams looking to secure an arm triangle but Rita defends it well.
Adams controlling from the full mount.
Adams with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Adams avoids the attempt from Rita to control.
Adams takes Rita's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Rita is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Adams (8) vs (0) Rita
Adams has his arm under Rita's chin here. Game over son! Adams squeezes tightly and Rita is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). MIchael Adams! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Orr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Adams looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Adams explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD#
Orr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Orr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ground and pound from Orr seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Adams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Orr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The strikes coming from Orr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Adams is trying to control Orr's posture but Orr avoids it.
Adams takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Orr tries to score with some ground and pound. Adams controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Adams taking a bit of punishment here - Orr scoring with strikes.
Orr misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams is trying to control Orr's posture but Orr avoids it.
Adams takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1#
Adams takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Orr tries to score with some ground and pound. Adams controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ground and pound from Orr seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The strikes coming from Orr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Orr working the body and head with strikes.
Orr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Adams some visible discomfort.
Orr working the head and body with strikes.
Adams is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Orr off and has taken his back!
Orr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Orr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Orr tries to get to full guard but Adams has control of the leg.
Orr flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB#
Orr looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Adams trying to pass the guard but Orr defending well. #SUB#
Orr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adams pulls his head out easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Adams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Adams's back!
Orr cracks Adams with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Adams from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Orr throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB#
Orr has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Adams has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Orr 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.#SUB#
Orr is working for a rear naked choke. Adams is not defending it well and Orr has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Adams refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Adams's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Samuel Orr!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Cardoso rushes Adams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Adams ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Adams no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cardoso is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Adams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Adams trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cardoso is now in half guard. #T1#
Cardoso is controlling the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cardoso connects with a nice short shot to Adams's temple. #SUB#
Cardoso is trying to work for a kimura but Adams is defending well.
Cardoso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adams knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardoso is controlling the pace.
#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.
Adams has hold of Cardoso's hands but Cardoso slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Adams tries to get to full guard but Cardoso has control of the leg.
Cardoso stalling.
Adams has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Los Angeles. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Cardoso has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Adams is looking to control Cardoso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adams avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB#
Cardoso is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Cardoso is trying to work for a kimura but Adams is defending well.
Cardoso wants to stand but Adams has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Cardoso missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cardoso not doing much here.
Adams wants to sweep but Cardoso has passed to side control!
Adams wants to control but Cardoso postures up.
Cardoso trying to control the position but Adams is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cardoso wants to control for a moment but Adams uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andres Cardoso dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cardoso throws a series of punches but Adams moves out of range.
Cardoso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?
Cardoso slips a jab from Adams.
Cardoso fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Adams throws a sloppy head kick and Cardoso moves out of range easily.
Cardoso tried to counter with a leg kick but Adams avoided it.
Cardoso misses with a wild body shot.
Adams wants to counter with a clinch but Cardoso pushes him away.#CL#
Cardoso clinches up with Adams and pushes him back against the cage.
Adams is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Adams tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cardoso smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Adams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Andres Cardoso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Adams tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Cardoso.
Adams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cardoso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cardoso is trying to get back to full guard.
Cardoso is looking to control Adams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cardoso avoid being mounted?
Adams wants to stand up but Cardoso is controlling the position.
Cardoso is looking to escape.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Adams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Adams scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cardoso looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cardoso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adams is working away from the top position though.
Cardoso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - Cardoso circles away.
#T3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Adams enables Cardoso to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Adams manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cardoso is standing up over Adams. Adams looks to escape but Cardoso dives into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#REVB#
Cardoso controls the position.#SUB#
Cardoso tries for a kimura but Adams is defending well.
Adams is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cardoso asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Adams tries to bench press Cardoso off him but Cardoso keeps the position. #T4#
Cardoso slows the pace down.
Adams is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cardoso has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Adams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andres Cardoso will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cardoso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adams throws a big counter head kick but Cardoso avoids it with no problem.
Cardoso misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Adams decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cardoso's guard.
Cardoso keeping full guard, as Adams tries to pass.
Cardoso has his hands on Adams's head, controlling the position.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardoso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cardoso is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Adams rolls with it to try and escape but Cardoso cranks on the arm and Adams is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andres Cardoso!
Andres Cardoso bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Rourke lands with a straight right. Adams didn't see that one coming.
Rourke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Rourke. That snapped Adams's head back.
Rourke lands a body shot.
Adams wants to clinch.
Rourke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Rourke.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Rourke pushes him off.
A jab from Rourke finds it's way through Adams's defenses. #TD#
Adams feints and as Rourke raises his hands in defense, Adams changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Adams won't allow Rourke to get back to his feet.
Rourke is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Adams dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Adams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rourke wants to get back to his feet but Adams drags him back down.#T1#
Rourke is looking to get back to his feet here but Adams is keeping cool and he's managed to take Rourke's back.#SUB#
Adams has his arm under Rourke's chin here. Game over son! Adams squeezes tightly and Rourke is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). MIchael Adams!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Adams fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Schultz sprawls well initially but Adams persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Schultz really is a fat lump.
Schultz trying to control from the bottom.
Schultz is trying to get back to full guard.
Schultz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schultz trying to keep a closed guard but Adams is proving a slippery customer.
Adams preventing the sweep.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Schultz working for a triangle but Adams defends it easily.
Adams won't allow Schultz to sweep him here. #T1#
Schultz trying to keep a closed guard but Adams is proving a slippery customer.
Schultz is looking to sweep but instead, Adams has passed into half guard.
Schultz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Adams tries to pass to full mount but Schultz defends it.
Schultz is refusing to be controlled, as Adams sits in half guard.
Schultz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Adams is looking for a kimura but Schultz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Adams to get the leverage. #SU2#
Adams escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Adams scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Adams is nestled in close to Schultz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Schultz wants to get back to full guard.
Adams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schultz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schultz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adams is working away from the top position though.
Schultz gets back to full guard.
Schultz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Adams's guard. #REVR##T3#
Schultz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Adams throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Schultz escapes and throws Adams's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Adams looks winded!
Adams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz is looking for a sweep. Adams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schultz gets full guard.#SU2#
Adams decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Schultz scores with a jab. Adams acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Adams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MIchael Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams tries to clinch up
and Schultz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schultz closes the distance and clinches up with Adams, looking for a takedown. Schultz pushes Adams against the cage but Adams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schultz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adams tries to clinch but Schultz is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Adams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Schultz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Adams dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVR#
Schultz regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but MIchael Adams will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Schultz feints and as Adams raises his hands in defense, Schultz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Adams trying to keep a closed guard but Schultz is proving a slippery customer.
Adams might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Schultz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Schultz cracks Adams with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Adams working for a triangle but Schultz defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Adams throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Schultz escapes and throws Adams's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Adams is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Schultz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Adams, who protects the arm well.
Adams gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Schultz passes into side control, despite Adams's attempt to control the position.
#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.
Adams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Adams looking for a sweep but Schultz has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Schultz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Adams hang on?
Adams is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Adams is still trying to improve position.
Schultz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Adams can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Adams is in a horrible position here. Schultz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Darron Schultz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schultz prevents Adams from getting the reversal.
Schultz landing strikes from the mount.#SUB#
Schultz looking to secure an arm triangle but Adams defends it well.
Schultz landing strikes from the mount.#T4#
Adams is desperately trying to improve his position but Schultz has a good base and remains in mount.
Adams taking shots to the head.
Adams taking shots to the head.
Adams is desperately trying to improve his position but Schultz has a good base and remains in mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice elbow there by Schultz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darron Schultz dominated that second round.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
Schultz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Adams was covering up waiting for the punch and Schultz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Adams wants to improve his position but instead Schultz has moved into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Adams manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Schultz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Schultz won't allow Adams to get back to his feet.
Adams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schultz distracts Adams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Adams working a defensive guard but Schultz passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Schultz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Adams has managed to free his arm - good work.
Adams wants to control but Schultz passes into side.
Schultz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Adams down.
Schultz working the head with strikes. #T2##SUB#
Schultz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Adams rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Schultz's guard! Nice work there by Adams!
Adams preventing the sweep.
Schultz trying to control the position.
Adams controlling from the top position.
Adams with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Adams wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving. #T3#
Schultz looking for a sweep. Not yet Schultz, not yet.
Adams passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Schultz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Schultz is not content to let Adams control the position.
Schultz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Adams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schultz looking for a sweep. Not yet Schultz, not yet. #T4##SUB#
Schultz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Adams has passed into half guard!
Adams wants to pass to mount but Schultz is defending the position.
Schultz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Adams trying to stand up but can't free himself from Schultz's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adams preventing the sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Schultz throws a couple of heel strikes.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darron Schultz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Schultz 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darron Schultz!
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