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Event:
BB 24 - Abner vs Olsen 2
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Adefemi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Averescu misses with a double jab
and Adefemi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Averescu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've been informed that Averescu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Good shot there by Adefemi.
Good exchange - Adefemi coming out on top.
Adefemi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Averescu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Averescu throws a big shot that misses.
Adefemi moves out of range as Averescu strikes.
Adefemi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averescu.
Averescu moves forwards but Adefemi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Adefemi scores with a nice strike.
Averescu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Averescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adefemi, as that shot connected.
Averescu lands with a right hand. #T1#
Averescu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adefemi. Adefemi obviously looking to wear him down.
Adefemi lands with a good body shot.
Averescu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Adefemi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Averescu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steven Adefemi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adefemi lands a nice looking body kick.
No joy there for Averescu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adefemi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Averescu doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Adefemi. That's going to slow Averescu down.
Adefemi misses with a body shot.
Adefemi connects with a crisp jab.
Averescu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adefemi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Adefemi.
Adefemi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adefemi jabs at Averescu's body.#T2#
Adefemi moves out of range as Averescu strikes.
Averescu scores with a nice right hand.
Adefemi feints and then cracks Averescu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Averescu down.
Adefemi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Averescu. That did some damage!
Adefemi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Averescu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Averescu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Averescu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Averescu.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Averescu takes one to the chin there.
Averescu needs to keep his hands up - Adefemi had a free shot at his head there.
Adefemi connects with a right hand. Averescu shakes it off.
Adefemi dodges the punch combination from Averescu.
#T3#
Adefemi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Averescu throws a hook to the side of Adefemi's head but Adefemi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Averescu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slapping body kick lands there for Adefemi.
Adefemi scores with a jab to the head.
Averescu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Averescu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Averescu tries to bum rush Adefemi with a series of wild strikes but Adefemi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Averescu throws an off balance right hand
letting Adefemi counter with a right hand.
Averescu looks to score with a jab to the body but Adefemi is just out of range.
Adefemi ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Adefemi scores with a nice strike.#T4#
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!
Adefemi cracks Averescu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Averescu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adefemi.
Averescu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Adefemi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adefemi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Adefemi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Adefemi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adefemi misses with a two punch combination.
Adefemi lands with a hook. Averescu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Adefemi just misses with a punch to the body.
Averescu misses with a left hand
and Adefemi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Averescu throws an off balance right hand
and Adefemi counters with a stiff right hand.
Adefemi lands with a good body shot.
Adefemi throws a lazy uppercut
and Averescu counters with a straight right hand.
Averescu walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Adefemi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Averescu throws a series of punches but Adefemi moves out of range.
Adefemi connects with a jab.
Averescu misses with an uppercut
and Adefemi counters with a right hand to the body.
Adefemi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Averescu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Adefemi on the side of the head.
Averescu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fighters circling - Averescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Averescu backs away, Adefemi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Adefemi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Adefemi.
Adefemi with a hook.
Adefemi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adefemi lands the left hand.
Adefemi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Averescu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Averescu throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Adefemi lands with a nice body punch.
Adefemi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Averescu can do to turn this around?
Adefemi slips under a jab from Averescu.
Averescu looks to throw the jab but Adefemi is out of range.
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Adefemi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adefemi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adefemi connects with a crisp jab.
Adefemi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Averescu momentarily.
Averescu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Adefemi finds it's way round the side to connect with Averescu's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Adefemi.
Averescu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Averescu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Adefemi.
Averescu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Averescu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adefemi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Averescu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Adefemi.
#T2#
No joy there for Averescu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adefemi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Averescu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Adefemi can pounce on him.
Adefemi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Averescu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adefemi.
Adefemi scores with a shot to the body.
Adefemi digs a good body shot into Averescu's ribs.
Averescu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Adefemi counters with a nice leg kick.
Averescu misses with a lunging right hand
and Adefemi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Averescu thinking.
Adefemi is looking to slow Averescu down with leg kicks.
Averescu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Adefemi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Averescu misses with a right hand
and Adefemi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Averescu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Adefemi throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
Averescu misses with an uppercut
and Adefemi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adefemi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Adefemi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steven Adefemi is winning the standup battle so far.
Adefemi dodges the punch combination from Averescu.
The crowd cheers as Averescu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Adefemi doesn't seem phased though.
Adefemi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adefemi connects with a solid leg kick.
Averescu looks to throw the jab but Adefemi is out of range.
Averescu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Adefemi. That one must have hurt.
Adefemi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adefemi connects with a body shot that sends Averescu's belly button to the back.#T4#
Averescu throws a jab when Adefemi was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adefemi scoring well with a low kick there.
Averescu throws a hook but Adefemi blocks it.
Adefemi lands with a straight right. Averescu didn't see that one coming.
A nice leg kick from Adefemi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Averescu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Adefemi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Averescu swings for the body but Adefemi moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Averescu. Adefemi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adefemi throwing a counter right hand but Averescu manages to avoid it.
Adefemi with a jab.
Averescu tries to bum rush Adefemi with a series of wild strikes but Adefemi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dan Averescu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adefemi lands a nice hook to Averescu's body. Averescu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Averescu throws a lazy uppercut
and Adefemi counters with a leg kick.
Averescu 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.
Adefemi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Adefemi lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Adefemi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Adefemi.
Averescu misses with an uppercut.
Adefemi scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Averescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adefemi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Averescu just manages to avoid it.
Adefemi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Averescu backs up against the cage.
Averescu throws a lazy right hand but Adefemi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Averescu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Adefemi to score with a decent uppercut.
Averescu looks to land a combination but Adefemi avoids it well.
Averescu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Adefemi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Averescu's knee momentarily.
Adefemi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averescu.
Adefemi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adefemi thumps Averescu with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adefemi scores with a jab.#T1#
Averescu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Adefemi lands with a cross.
Adefemi moves away from the strike by Averescu.
Adefemi avoids a punch combination nicely.
That kick from Adefemi tenderised Averescu's leg. Averescu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Adefemi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Averescu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Adefemi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Adefemi. That snapped Averescu's head back.
Adefemi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adefemi blocks a jab.#T2#
Adefemi lands a nice looking body shot.
Adefemi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adefemi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Adefemi jabs Averescu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Adefemi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Averescu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Adefemi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Adefemi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Averescu doesn't seem bothered though.
Adefemi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Adefemi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Averescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adefemi.
Adefemi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Averescus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Averescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adefemi moves away.
Adefemi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T3#
Averescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adefemi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Averescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adefemi.
Adefemi misses with a double jab
and Averescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adefemi throws a shot to the body.
Averescu throws a combination that misses
and Adefemi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adefemi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Averescu throws a poor cross that misses
and Adefemi counters with an outside leg kick.
Steven Adefemi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Averescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Adefemi.
Averescu misses with a combination
and Adefemi counters with a series of strikes. Averescu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Averescu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Adefemi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Averescu throws a poor cross that misses
and Adefemi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Averescu thinking.
Averescu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Adefemi scores with a punch to the head.
Adefemi with the inside leg kick.
Adefemi tests Averescu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adefemi slips a jab and a cross from Averescu.
Dan Averescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adefemi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Averescu on the side of the head.
Averescu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Averescu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Averescu misses with a hook
and Adefemi counters with a leg kick.
Adefemi connects with a looping right hand.
Averescu takes one to the chin there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Adefemi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adefemi 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight for Steven Adefemi!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Steven Adefemi!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Steven Adefemi!
Steven Adefemi wins by unanimous decision!
Steven Adefemi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
BB 16 - Paris vs Tavares
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Nascimento wants to clinch
and Adefemi counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Leonardo Nascimento has been cut.#CL2#
Nascimento drives through and clinches with Adefemi against the cage.
Nascimento is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Adefemi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nascimento is looking for a takedown.
Nascimento has Adefemi pressed against the cage, preventing Adefemi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Adefemi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Adefemi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nascimento tries for a takedown but Adefemi circles away easily
and Adefemi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steven Adefemi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Nascimento.
Nascimento shoots in for a double leg but Adefemi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nascimento takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Adefemi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Nascimento moves into the clinch.
Nascimento prevents Adefemi from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Nascimento tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adefemi smiles and moves away.
Nascimento throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adefemi's waist but Adefemi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nascimento off to one side.
Adefemi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nascimento wants to clinch
and Adefemi scores with a counter punch that sends Nascimento to the canvas! Adefemi smells blood - he's punishing Nascimento with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Nascimento has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Adefemi!
Steven Adefemi 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:
BLAZE FIGHT NIGHT 5
Date: Sep 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Adefemi slips under a jab.
Adefemi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Adefemi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adefemi misses with the combination.
Pierre has his takedown stuffed
and Adefemi counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like George Pierre has been cut.
Pierre has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Adefemi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pierre misses with a hook. Adefemi ducked under it nicely.
Adefemi scores with the left hand. Pierre knows he should have avoided that one. #KD#
Adefemi lands a big head kick that sends Pierre tumbling to the mat! Adefemi takes a step backwards and waves Pierre back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Pierre is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adefemi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pierre is still on wobbly legs! Can Adefemi finish him?
Pierre drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#That has opened up George Pierre's cut even more.
Pierre gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Adefemi gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Pierre is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Adefemi! |
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Event:
BLAZE IT UP! 2
Date: Aug 17, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Adefemi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chumbo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chumbo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chumbo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chumbo chips away with some ground and pound.
Chumbo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adefemi's head.
Chumbo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Chumbo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adefemi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chumbo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chumbo throws an elbow that misses. Adefemi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chumbo's guard. Nice move by Adefemi!#REVR#
Adefemi trying to control the position from guard on top but Chumbo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chumbo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chumbo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adefemi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Adefemi keeping moving, preventing Chumbo from controlling successfully. #T2#
Chumbo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chumbo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chumbo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chumbo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chumbo is looking to work some ground and pound but Adefemi has wrist control.
Chumbo works over Adefemi with some ground and pound from guard.
Chumbo preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chumbo postures up in Adefemi's guard and throws a big left but Adefemi blocks it. #T3#
Chumbo with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Adefemi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chumbo.
A counter left hand to the body from Adefemi misses its target.
Chumbo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Adefemi avoids it really well and circles away.
Adefemi is looking to counter punch.
Chumbo misses with an uppercut. Adefemi saw that one coming.#TD2#
Chumbo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Adefemi is trying to escape back to his feet but Chumbo uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chumbo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Chumbo misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4#
Adefemi dodges the ground and pound from Chumbo.
Chumbo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Adefemi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Adefemi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chumbo.
Adefemi dodges the ground and pound from Chumbo.
Chumbo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Adefemi dodges the ground and pound from Chumbo.
Chumbo landing strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chumbo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Chumbo slows the pace down.
Chumbo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Chumbo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Chumbo fails with the takedown
and Adefemi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Adefemi misses its intended target.
Adefemi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chumbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adefemi was well out of range. Poor timing from Chumbo.
Nice defenses there by Adefemi.
A head kick misses from Adefemi.
Adefemi drops his hands momentarily and Chumbo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Chumbo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Adefemi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chumbo working the ground and pound from side control.
Adefemi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chumbo on the ground.
Adefemi regains half guard, as Chumbo was trying to land strikes.
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. Chumbo connects with a nice short shot to Adefemi's temple. #T1#
Chumbo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chumbo is looking to take a break and control but Adefemi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chumbo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chumbo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chumbo passes to full mount!
Chumbo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Adefemi looks a forlorn figure.
Adefemi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Chumbo.
#T2#
Chumbo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Chumbo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chumbo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Chumbo unloads with some shots from mount but Adefemi bucks and avoids them well.
Adefemi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Chumbo.
BOOM! Chumbo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Chumbo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Adefemi because Chumbo loaded up on that one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chumbo with a couple of short strikes.
Chumbo landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2#Adefemi is rocked!
Chumbo unloading with bombs!
Oh Adefemi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chumbo lands a big shot to the head and Adefemi winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chief Chumbo! |
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Event:
BLAZE FIGHT NIGHT 2
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Ortega throws out a loose jab but Adefemi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adefemi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ortega throws a head kick that misses.
Adefemi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ortega shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ortega or perhaps it was just good defense by Adefemi, which made it look bad.
Adefemi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ortega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#TD2#
Ortega closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The strikes coming from Ortega are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Adefemi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ortega on the ground.
Ortega tries to score with some ground and pound. Adefemi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ortega in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Adefemi is trying to control Ortega's posture but Ortega avoids it. #T1##SUB2#
Ortega tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ortega has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ortega controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Ortega tries for a kimura but Adefemi is defending well.
Ortega postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ortega trying to control the position but Adefemi is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Adefemi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Adefemi tries to get out of the position.
Adefemi defending against the ground and pound.
Ortega content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Let's hope that Ortega 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.
An elbow from Ortega crashes against the mat.
Adefemi prevents Ortega from improving position.
Ortega scoring with punches and elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by Ortega.
Ortega is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3##SUB2#
Ortega looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Ortega swings around for an armbar but Adefemi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ortega's guard.
Adefemi is fighting to break Ortega's control of his arms but Ortega is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Adefemi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ortega has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adefemi has managed to get both his arms back between Ortega's legs - danger averted.
Adefemi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ortega is keeping the position for now.
Ortega told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T4##SUB2#
Ortega escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adefemi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Adefemi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adefemi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ortega has Adefemi pulled in close to control his posture.
Adefemi won't allow Ortega to sweep him here.
Ortega trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ortega is looking for a triangle but Adefemi pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Ortega dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ortega throws a looping overhand right but Adefemi ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Adefemi misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Adefemi.
It looked like Adefemi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adefemi loads up on a big right hand but Ortega slips the punch.
Ortega takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Adefemi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Adefemi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice cross by Ortega.
Adefemi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ortega changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Adefemi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortega 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 Adefemi's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Ortega thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Adefemi tries to buck Ortega off but Ortega is having none of it.#T1##SUB2#
Ortega tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ortega has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ortega has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Ortega tries for a kimura but Adefemi is defending well.
Adefemi parries the strikes from Ortega easily there. Ortega is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Adefemi to escape.
Noah Ortega has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adefemi tries to bench press Ortega off him but Ortega keeps the position. #SUB2#
Ortega tries for a kimura but Adefemi is defending well. #SUB2#
Ortega tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2##SUB2#
Ortega tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ortega has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Adefemi on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ortega is trying to get an arm triangle but Adefemi is defending well.
Ortega is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Adefemi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Ortega tries for a kimura but Adefemi is defending well. #T3#
Adefemi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ortega.
Ortega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Ortega looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ortega trying to control the action but Adefemi is working from the bottom.
Ortega working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ortega staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega lands an elbow. #T4#
Adefemi prevents Ortega from moving into mount.
Ortega working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB2#
Ortega has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Adefemi is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ortega yanks on the arm and Adefemi is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ortega.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Noah Ortega!
Noah Ortega seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
BLAZE BROTHERS 1
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shebu.
Shebu blocks the body kick.
Shebu shoots in for a takedown but Adefemi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Adefemi throwing a counter right hand but Shebu manages to avoid it.
Adefemi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shebu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Adefemi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Tavon Shebu has been cut.
Adefemi lands with a straight right. Shebu didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Shebu gets a double leg takedown into Adefemi's guard.
Shebu throws a big right hand that misses.
Adefemi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Adefemi tries to get out of the position.
Adefemi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shebu.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shebu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shebu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shebu chips away with some ground and pound.
Adefemi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Adefemi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shebu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adefemi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shebu on the ground.
Adefemi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adefemi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shebu throws a leg kick but Adefemi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Adefemi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shebu avoids it.
Adefemi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shebu shoots in looking for a takedown but Adefemi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shebu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Steven Adefemi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tavon Shebu.#TD2#
Shebu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shebu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shebu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adefemi defending well though.
Shebu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Adefemi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shebu is working away from the top position though.
Shebu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Adefemi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Adefemi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shebu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shebu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Adefemi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Adefemi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shebu.
Shebu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Adefemi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shebu.
Adefemi taking some punishment here, with Shebu in his half guard.
Adefemi taking some punishment here, with Shebu in his half guard.
Shebu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shebu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shebu throwing shots but Adefemi is blocking nicely.
Adefemi taking some punishment here, with Shebu in his half guard. #T3#
Adefemi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shebu.
Shebu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Adefemi lands a jab.#TD2#
Shebu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Adefemi's guard.
Shebu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shebu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adefemi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shebu throws a big elbow that misses.
Shebu postures up and lands a big shot to Adefemi's brow.
Shebu looking to pass the guard.
Shebu with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shebu throws an elbow that misses. Adefemi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shebu's guard. Nice move by Adefemi!#REVR##T4#
Shebu controlling Adefemi's posture.
Shebu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shebu pulls Adefemi in close to prevent any damage.
Shebu wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tavon Shebu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tavon Shebu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Shebu moves to clinch but Adefemi breaks away
and Adefemi counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Shebu has closed the distance and engaged Adefemi in a clinch.
#BC#
Adefemi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Shebu instigates a clinch.
Shebu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Adefemi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Adefemi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shebu misses with a takedown attempt
and Adefemi counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Adefemi looks at the referee who does nothing so Adefemi lands a crushing right that sends Shebu to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Adefemi! |
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Event:
BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 14
Date: May 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Adefemi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Adefemi lands the left hand.
Jomoney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jab by Adefemi.#TD#
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jomoney wants to pass the guard but Adefemi is defending well.
Jomoney working over Adefemi with some ground and pound. Adefemi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Adefemi is trying to maintain the position but Jomoney is very close to passing his half guard.
Jomoney not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jomoney sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adefemi defending well though.
Adefemi wants to control but Jomoney is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jomoney working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1##SUB2#
Adefemi looking for submissions off his back.
Jomoney scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jomoney lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jomoney is thwarting Adefemi's attempts to control the position.
Adefemi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jomoney.
Jomoney missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jomoney looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jomoney scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Adefemi is looking to control Jomoney's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adefemi avoid being mounted?
Adefemi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jomoney.
Nice strikes from Jomoney there.
Jomoney lands with a punch from half guard.
Adefemi trying to control from the bottom.
Adefemi wants to get back to full guard.
Jomoney tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adefemi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jomoney slips a nice elbow through Adefemi's hands, connecting with Adefemi's forehead.
Jomoney sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adefemi defending well though.
Jomoney controlling the pace.
Jomoney is thwarting Adefemi's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Adefemi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jomoney.
Jomoney thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adefemi's head.
Adefemi is trying to maintain the position but Jomoney is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Jomoney.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jomoney thows a huge punch but Adefemi dodges it nicely.
Adefemi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jomoney scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jomoney missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jomoney prevents Adefemi from improving his position.
Adefemi wants to control but Jomoney is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Jomoney sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adefemi defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jomoney lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jomoney lands a nice short elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adefemi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Adefemi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Adefemi wants to control but Jomoney is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Jomoney there.
Jomoney wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adefemi keeps working.
Jomoney is nestled in close to Adefemi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Adefemi trying to control but Jomoney postures up.
Adefemi is positioning himself well to prevent Jomoney advancing to mount.
Jomoney lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Jomoney dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Jomoney drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jomoney showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Adefemi trying to keep a closed guard but Jomoney is proving a slippery customer.
Jomoney engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Adefemi is trying to keep Jomoney in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jomoney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Jomoney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adefemi is trying to keep Jomoney in close.
Ivan Jomoney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jomoney's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Adefemi has Jomoney pulled in close to control his posture.
Jomoney throwing strikes from guard but Adefemi blocks nicely.
Jomoney might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jomoney is working Adefemi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jomoney lands a couple of digs.
Jomoney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adefemi can do to turn this around?
Jomoney is stalling in the full guard.
Jomoney working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Jomoney looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Adefemi is pulling down on Jomoney's head to control his posture.
Jomoney postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jomoney controlling from the top position.
Jomoney throwing strikes from guard but Adefemi blocks nicely. #T3#
Jomoney throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adefemi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adefemi has momentary wrist control but Jomoney slips an elbow through the middle.
Jomoney with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jomoney is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jomoney landing some decent shots from guard.
Jomoney trying to control but Adefemi is working from the bottom.
Jomoney throwing strikes but missing. #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.
Jomoney landing some decent shots from guard.
Jomoney postures up in Adefemi's guard and throws a big left but Adefemi blocks it.
Jomoney throwing strikes from guard but Adefemi blocks nicely.
Jomoney wants to control from the top but Adefemi keeps moving.
Jomoney scoring with punches to the head and body.
Adefemi is trying to keep Jomoney in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jomoney is in close to Adefemi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jomoney postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Jomoney dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jomoney defending well as Adefemi loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Jomoney scores with a takedown into Adefemi's guard.
Adefemi keeping moving, preventing Jomoney from controlling successfully.
Jomoney sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jomoney scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Adefemi has his foot on Jomoney's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jomoney works his way back into a safe position though.
Jomoney throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jomoney connects with a couple of short punches.
Jomoney lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jomoney throws a big elbow that misses.
Adefemi working a defensive guard here.
Jomoney 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.#T1#
Jomoney is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jomoney's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jomoney lands a couple of digs.
Jomoney working some strikes from top position.
Adefemi looking for a sweep. Not yet Adefemi, not yet.
Jomoney lands a couple of digs.
Jomoney is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jomoney works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Adefemi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Adefemi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jomoney scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Jomoney throwing shots but Adefemi is blocking nicely.
Jomoney missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jomoney in particular looking to stall.
Jomoney is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jomoney working over Adefemi with some ground and pound. Adefemi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jomoney sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adefemi defending well though.
Jomoney throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jomoney seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Adefemi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Jomoney performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jomoney is keen to just control but Adefemi is a slippery customer.
Adefemi is trying to maintain the position but Jomoney is very close to passing his half guard.
Jomoney thows a huge punch but Adefemi dodges it nicely.
Jomoney not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Adefemi is looking to control Jomoney's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adefemi avoid being mounted?
Jomoney has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jomoney scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Adefemi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jomoney. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jomoney looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jomoney wants to control the pace but Adefemi is squirming around nicely.
Jomoney raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#Adefemi is rocked!
Jomoney lands a big shot to the head and Adefemi winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ivan Jomoney! |
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Event:
BBFC 9: Izmaylov Vs. Jinx
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Wilheim paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wilheim misses with a double jab
and Adefemi counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilheim wants to slow Adefemi down by chopping away at his legs.
Adefemi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wilheim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adefemi.
Adefemi ducks right into an uppercut from Wilheim.
Wilheim takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wilheim throws a sloppy body shot
and Adefemi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilheim misses with a left hand
and Wilheim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilheim throws a right and a left that Adefemi avoids nicely.
Adefemi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilheim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adefemi throws a good cross that connects.
Adefemi circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Wilheim to the canvas! Wilheim doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Adefemi keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Adefemi!
In defeat, Heinrich Wilheim stepped up to the mic, saying 'First defeat of my career all respect my opponent tonight, I will refocus and come back stronger.'. |
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Event:
VKT HW Grand Prix - Final 4
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
River connects with an inside leg kick.
River lands with a thumping leg kick.
River throws a nice looking combination but Adefemi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Adefemi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adefemi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adefemi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adefemi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from River.
River gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adefemi.
Adefemi misses with a low kick.
A jab from Adefemi does it's job there.
River throws a front kick that sends Adefemi stumbling back into the ropes.
A nice inside leg kick there by River. That's going to slow Adefemi down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adefemi throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
Adefemi backing away here, and River unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
River digs a good body shot into Adefemi's ribs.
Adefemi just misses with a punch to the body.
Adefemi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab from Adefemi.#T1#
River tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
River misses the shot to the body.
Adefemi throws a quick counter head kick but River was just out of range.#CL2#
River has closed the distance and engaged Adefemi in a clinch.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Adefemi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
Adefemi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Adefemi misses with the head strike.
Adefemi has a couple of punches blocked by River.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from River.
Adefemi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Adefemi looking to throw knees to the head but River is blocking nicely.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Adefemi misses with a body punch.
River lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Adefemi.
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!
River misses with some punches.
River scores with a nice hook to the head.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Adefemi.
River is pushing Adefemi up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
River prevents Adefemi from breaking the clinch.
River cracks Adefemi with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from River.
River blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
River keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adefemi's efforts to push away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie River dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
River moves out of range of the body kick.
River throws a head kick that misses
and Adefemi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps River thinking.
Adefemi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adefemi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Charlie River has been cut.
Adefemi misses with a wild body shot.
River misses with a body shot
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adefemi backing away here, and River unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A low kick from River is predictable there
enabling Adefemi to counter with a crisp jab.
Adefemi misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
Adefemi moves away from the strike by River.
River connects with a good right hand that stumbles Adefemi. Adefemi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
River has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
River lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Adefemi at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adefemi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
River pushes Adefemi up against the ropes in a clinch.
Adefemi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adefemi or not. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
Adefemi works on River's body with a couple of short punches.
Adefemi lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
River tries to throw a body punch but Adefemi avoids it by throwing River back against the ropes.
Adefemi can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
River blocks a body shot from Adefemi.
Adefemi blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
Good body shot from River.
Adefemi misses with the head strike.
Adefemi working hard to break the clinch.
River slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from River on the inside.
River blocking some punches.
#T2#
Adefemi is leaning against River and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
River lands a nice uppercut.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adefemi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River lands with a light punch inside.
Adefemi tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adefemi tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Adefemi back against the ropes.
Adefemi lands with a left to the head.
River tries to work over Adefemi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
River manages to break the clinch.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Adefemi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adefemi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
River closes the distance and pushes Adefemi back into the ropes.
River pushes Adefemi back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charlie River will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Charlie River's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as River blocks the leg kick.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
River misses with a leg kick
and Adefemi counters with a left to the body.
River needs to keep his hands up - Adefemi had a free shot at his head there.
River throws a right and a left that both miss.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Adefemi lands with a good body shot.
River throws a low kick, looking for Adefemi's leg but Adefemi calmly moves out of range.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Adefemi swings away with a body shot that misses
and River makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
River misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adefemi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping River at a distance.
Adefemi swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adefemi circles away quickly and effectively.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
River thows a body kick. Adefemi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Adefemi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Charlie River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
River walks into a left hand.
Adefemi cracks River with an open hand slap.
River is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Adefemi rather than just go for the knockout.
Adefemi misses with a hook.
Adefemi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Adefemi throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
Adefemi is looking to clinch but River is avoiding it.
River moves out of range of the leg kick from Adefemi.
Adefemi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Adefemi gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting River counter with a right hand.
Adefemi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. River checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Adefemi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Adefemi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
River moves out of range of the leg kick from Adefemi.
River swinging wildly here.
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
River connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
River takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Adefemi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Adefemi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
River misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Adefemi.
Adefemi throws a sloppy head kick and River moves out of range easily.
River now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Adefemi misses with a wild body shot.
Adefemi misses with a two punch combination.
Adefemi scores with a hook to the body. River takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
River misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. River darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steven Adefemi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adefemi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adefemi throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Steven Adefemi.
I think River has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Charlie River!
After winning the bout, Charlie River thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
VKT HW Grand Prix - Last 8
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Adefemi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Fernandes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adefemi misses with a body kick.
Fernandes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adefemi doesn't seem bothered though.
Fernandes tries to clinch up.
Fernandes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Adefemi's hands.
Steven Adefemi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernandes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adefemi moves away.
The fighters circling - Adefemi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fernandes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Adefemi misses with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Fernandes misses its intended target.
Adefemi lands with a right hand.
Adefemi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adefemi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fernandes! But no joy.
Adefemi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fernandes misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick from Adefemi lands but Fernandes takes it in his stride.
Adefemi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernandes misses with a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Adefemi as he connects with a hook.
Adefemi misses with a low kick.
Adefemi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adefemi lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Nice cross by Adefemi.
Adefemi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fernandes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adefemi ducks under a wild hook from Fernandes.
Fernandes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Fernandes has Adefemi up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fernandes lands an elbow inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fernandes lands an elbow that stopped Adefemi in his tracks for a moment.
Adefemi tries to throw a body punch but Fernandes avoids it by throwing Adefemi back against the ropes.
Fernandes lands a nice elbow.
Fernandes misses with a knee to the head.
Fernandes misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fernandes.
Fernandes told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Adefemi misses with the head strike.
Adefemi blocks an elbow strike.
Fernandes can't find room to land a body shot as Adefemi controls the action.
Fernandes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernandes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adefemis head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fernandes.
Adefemi struggles to land a body shot inside as Fernandes controls his hands.
#T2#
With the fighters up against the ropes, Fernandes throws an elbow but misses.
Adefemi takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Fernandes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fernandes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fernandes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Adefemi.
Fernandes blocks a head kick by Adefemi.
Fernandes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adefemi throwing a counter right hand but Fernandes manages to avoid it.
Fernandes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Adefemi throws a lazy body kick
and Fernandes counters with a straight right hand.
Adefemi tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Adefemi slips a straight right by Fernandes.
Adefemi lands a slapping body shot.
Fernandes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adefemi looks to score with a jab to the body but Fernandes is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fernandes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adefemi.
Adefemi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adefemi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Adefemi throws a sloppy head kick and Fernandes moves out of range easily.
Adefemi throws a jab when Fernandes was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Riccardo Fernandes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fernandes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adefemi throws a push kick but Fernandes slaps the foot to one side.
Adefemi feints a jab promting Fernandes to slip. Adefemi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fernandes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Adefemi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fernandes was well out of range. Poor timing from Adefemi.
Adefemi misses with the body kick
and Fernandes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fernandes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fernandes throws a leg kick but Adefemi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Fernandes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Adefemi doesn't seem phased though.
Fernandes tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Adefemi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adefemi swings for the body but Fernandes moves out of range.
Fernandes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fernandes scores with a leg kick.
Good work by Adefemi as he checks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adefemi keeps the fight on the outside.
Adefemi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Adefemi.
Adefemi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fernandes tries to clinch up but Adefemi circles away and keeps his distance.
Fernandes tries to close the distance and clinch but Adefemi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fernandes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Adefemis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Adefemi checks a low kick from Fernandes.
Fernandes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fernandes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Adefemi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Adefemi just misses with a punch to the body.
Adefemi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adefemi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fernandes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adefemi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fernandes throws a body punch but Adefemi moves out of range.
Adefemi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Adefemi tries to keep at a distance but Fernandes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adefemi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Fernandes on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adefemi dodges an elbow strike from Fernandes.
Fernandes misses with an elbow over the top.
Fernandes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fernandes lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Steven Adefemi has been cut.
Fernandes looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Fernandes leaning against his opponent.
Fernandes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Adefemi misses with a punch to the body.
Adefemi wants to get back to striking at distance but Fernandes won't allow it.
A short right from Adefemi on the inside.
Adefemi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Adefemi cracks Fernandes with a nice body shot.
Adefemi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fernandes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Adefemi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fernandes pushes off an throws an elbow but Adefemi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Adefemi avoids a wild elbow strike from Fernandes.#BC#
Adefemi breaks the clinch.
Adefemi misses with a head kick.
Fernandes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Adefemi.
Adefemi throws a leg kick but Fernandes checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fernandes! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adefemi misses with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Adefemi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fernandes misses with a wild body shot.
Adefemi tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Riccardo Fernandes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Steven Adefemi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Adefemi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fernandes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steven Adefemi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheers as Adefemi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fernandes doesn't seem phased though.
Adefemi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fernandes tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Adefemi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fernandes moves in looking to clinch but Adefemi pushes him off.
Adefemi throws a wild body kick that Fernandes sees coming a mile off.
Adefemi cracks a nice hook into Fernandes's ribs.
Jab by Fernandes.#CL2#
Fernandes rushes Adefemi and presses him up against the ropes.
Adefemi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Riccardo Fernandes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Adefemi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Fernandes closes the distance and clinches.
Fernandes misses with an elbow over the top.
Adefemi is trying to push Fernandes away but Fernandes has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Fernandes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Adefemi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adefemi misses with a two punch combination.
Fernandes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fernandes lands a jab.
Fernandes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1#
A head kick misses from Fernandes.
Adefemi defending well as Fernandes loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Adefemi misses the target.
Fernandes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adefemi moves away.
Adefemi looks to land a combination but Fernandes avoids it well.
Adefemi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Fernandes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adefemi jabs Fernandes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Adefemi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fernandes manages to avoid it.
Riccardo Fernandes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Adefemi slips under a jab from Fernandes.
Fernandes lands a really nice looking cross but Adefemi seems unphased.
Fernandes throws a series of punches but Adefemi moves out of range.
Fernandes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Adefemi checks it well.
Fernandes throws out a leg kick but Adefemi moves out of range and Fernandes only half commits.
Fernandes blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Adefemi.
Adefemi wants to slow Fernandes down by chopping away at his legs.
Adefemi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fernandes looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Adefemi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fernandes misses with a straight left.
Adefemi throws a body punch but Fernandes moves out of range.
Fernandes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adefemi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fernandes.
Adefemi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fernandes manages to avoid it.
Adefemi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fernandes loads up on a big right hand but Adefemi slips the punch.
Adefemi throws a leg kick
and Fernandes counters with a straight right hand.
Adefemi throws a series of punches but Fernandes moves out of range.
Fernandes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adefemi. Adefemi obviously looking to wear him down.
Adefemi misses with a wild combination.
Adefemi misses with a low kick as Fernandes jumps back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adefemi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fernandes lands a high kick!
Steven Adefemi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adefemi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fernandes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Riccardo Fernandes.
I've got Fernandes 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Riccardo Fernandes!
A relieved looking Riccardo Fernandes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
VKT HW Grand Prix - Last 16
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Koistinen misses.
Adefemi thinks about the counter body kick.
Koistinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Koistinen slips under a jab from Adefemi.
Adefemi misses with a head kick.
Adefemi misses with a body kick.
Koistinen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zenarals' House in the buildup to the fight.
Koistinen throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Koistinen closes the distance and pushes Adefemi back into the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Koistinen obliges.
Koistinen working Adefemi over with knees to the body.
Koistinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Koistinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adefemi has a couple of punches blocked by Koistinen.
Knees in the clinch landing for Koistinen.
Adefemi misses with a punch on the inside.
Adefemi misses with a body punch.
Koistinen lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koistinen lands an elbow inside.
Koistinen blocking some punches.
Adefemi is trying to break free.#BC2#
Adefemi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Koistinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Koistinen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Adefemi tries to land a front kick but Koistinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koistinen throws a shot from downtown. Adefemi moves away and avoids it.
Koistinen throws a body punch but Adefemi moves out of range.
Koistinen misses with a hook. Adefemi ducked under it nicely.
Koistinen takes a swing at Adefemi's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Adefemi.
#CL#
Koistinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Adefemi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Koistinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adefemi backwards.
Adefemi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adefemi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koistinen.
Knees to the body from Koistinen.
A head punch on the inside from Adefemi fails to land.
Adefemi misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Koistinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adefemi backwards.
Adefemi throws a head punch that misses.
Koistinen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Adefemi looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adefemi.
Koistinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Koistinen working Adefemi over with knees to the body.
Koistinen crunches a lovely knee into Adefemi's ribcage.
Koistinen cracks Adefemi with a nice body shot.
Koistinen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koistinen.
Koistinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Koistinen obliges.
Koistinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koistinen scores a nice knee to the body.
Koistinen pushes Adefemi back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koistinen lands a shot to the body.
Koistinen lands a shoulder strike.
Koistinen landing knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Koistinen.
Koistinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Purjo Pekka Koistinen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Koistinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steven Adefemi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Koistinen forces Adefemi back against the ropes and clinches.
Koistinen lands with a right to the head.
Adefemi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Koistinen on the inside.
Koistinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Purjo Pekka Koistinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Koistinen.
Koistinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adefemi can do to turn this around?
Adefemi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koistinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adefemi has a couple of punches blocked by Koistinen.
Adefemi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Koistinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Adefemi takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#It looks like Steven Adefemi has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adefemi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Koistinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adefemi is breathing heavily.
Adefemi tries a body shot but Koistinen blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koistinen.
Adefemi takes a shot to the head.
Koistinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Adefemi is rocked!
Adefemi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Koistinen avoids it.#T1#
A short left from Koistinen.
Adefemi is still on wobbly legs! Can Koistinen finish him?
Koistinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koistinen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Koistinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Koistinen lands a knee to the body.
Adefemi seems to have recovered his senses.
Koistinen lands an elbow that stopped Adefemi in his tracks for a moment.
Koistinen lands a nice knee to the body.
Koistinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koistinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Koistinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Koistinen on the inside. #KD#
Koistinen has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Adefemi to the canvas! Can Adefemi beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's going to allow it to continue!#CL2#
Adefemi clinches.
Koistinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koistinen crunches a lovely knee into Adefemi's ribcage.
Koistinen tries a knee to the head but Adefemi blocks it.
Koistinen lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koistinen tries a knee to the head but Adefemi blocks it.
#T2#
A short right from Koistinen.
Koistinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Koistinen works on Adefemi's body with a couple of short punches.
Koistinen lands a knee to the head.
Koistinen presses Adefemi against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koistinen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Adefemi's defenses.
Adefemi tries to work over Koistinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koistinen blocks a body shot from Adefemi.
Koistinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koistinen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Adefemi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Koistinen stalls.
Koistinen digs a right hand into Adefemi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adefemi's gas tank.
Koistinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Adefemi backwards.
Koistinen working Adefemi over with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice left hand lands by Koistinen.
Koistinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koistinen working Adefemi over with knees to the body.
Koistinen working Adefemi over with knees to the body.
Koistinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adefemi or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Purjo Pekka Koistinen will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Steven Adefemi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Good exchange - Koistinen coming out on top.
Adefemi slips a straight right by Koistinen.
Koistinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koistinen slips a jab from Adefemi.
Koistinen misses with a straight right.
Adefemi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koistinen. That did some damage!
Adefemi misses with a double jab
and Koistinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Koistinen throws a series of punches but Adefemi moves out of range.
Koistinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adefemi swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adefemi lands a high kick!
Adefemi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Adefemi instigates a clinch. #T1#
A short uppercut from Koistinen.
Koistinen scores with a knee to the head.
Koistinen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adefemi is defending well for now.
Koistinen gets through Adefemi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koistinen.
Koistinen looking to throw knees to the head but Adefemi is blocking nicely.
Adefemi can't find room to land a body shot as Koistinen controls the action.
Adefemi is trying to break the clinch but Koistinen has him pressed against the ropes.
Koistinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adefemis head.
Koistinen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adefemi's efforts to push away.
Koistinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Adefemi backwards.
Nice body punch from Koistinen - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koistinen.
Adefemi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koistinen landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koistinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koistinen has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Adefemi to the canvas! Can Adefemi beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's waved off the fight! He didn't think Adefemi was in a fit state to continue so this fight is over! Koistinen is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Purjo Pekka Koistinen!
A victorious Purjo Pekka Koistinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CMMA 39 Switzer vs Smith
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#KD#
Adefemi drops Steiner with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Steiner looks back up at him and smiles so Adefemi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Steiner is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bill Steiner has been cut.
Adefemi finds Steiner's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Steiner flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Adefemi lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Steiner will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steven Adefemi! |
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Event:
CMMA 30 Adefemi vs Beef
Date: Sep 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Beef closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beef lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Beef drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beef jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Beef is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beef advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Beef tries for a kimura but Adefemi is defending well.
Beef controlling the position. #T1##SUB2#
Beef thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Adefemi is trying to improve his position.
Adefemi is trying to escape the position but Beef is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Beef is trying to get an arm triangle but Adefemi is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Beef has hold of Adefemi's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Adefemi tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Beef cranks the arm and Adefemi screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Adefemi, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Steve Beef!
In his post fight interview, Steve Beef started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CMMA 22 Obaminator vs Koslov
Date: Aug 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Adefemi.#CUT#It looks like Prick Diaz has been cut.
Adefemi fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Diaz to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Diaz looks to clinch but Adefemi throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Diaz taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Steven Adefemi!
In defeat, Prick Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I won that fight'. |
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Event:
CMMA 14 Jorge vs Diaz
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adefemi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Adefemi cracks Santos with a right hand to the side of the head.#KD#
Adefemi lands a big right hand that sends Santos crashing to the mat! Adefemi stays standing though and waves Santos back to his feet!#ROC#Santos is rocked!
Santos bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Adefemi comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Santos falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Santos was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steven Adefemi!
The defeated Antonio Santos had this to say: 'It was just one slip that did it.....'. |
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Event:
CMMA 7 Oliveira vs McCowan
Date: Jun 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adefemi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Adefemi pushes LaFleur up against the cage in a clinch.
LaFleur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adefemi lands a hook that snaps the head of LaFleur backwards.
A hook to the body from Adefemi.
#BC#
LaFleur manages to break the clinch.
Adefemi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Adefemi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LaFleur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LaFleur slips under a jab.
Adefemi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
LaFleur misses with a series of wild punches.
Adefemi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
LaFleur on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Adefemi throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from LaFleur does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adefemi digs a good body shot into LaFleur's ribs.
Adefemi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Steven Adefemi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adefemi misses with an uppercut.
LaFleur ducks right into an uppercut from Adefemi.
LaFleur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Adefemi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1##CL#
LaFleur fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adefemi, pushing him back against the cage.
Adefemi has LaFleur pressed against the cage, preventing LaFleur from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
LaFleur has had enough of the clinch but Adefemi keeps him there for the moment.
Adefemi lands a body punch.
LaFleur is breathing heavily.
LaFleur takes a shot to the head.
Adefemi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down LaFleur.
Adefemi lands with a light punch inside.
Adefemi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adefemi lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adefemi.
A shot in the inside from Adefemi.
A body shot lands from Adefemi.
Good body shot from Adefemi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adefemi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#LaFleur is rocked!
Adefemi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh LaFleur is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adefemi misses with some punches.
LaFleur blocking some punches.
LaFleur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adefemi misses with a punch on the inside.
LaFleur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LaFleur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adefemi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adefemi swings wildly with an uppercut but LaFleur uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Adefemi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LaFleur circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Adefemi. LaFleur falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Adefemi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steven Adefemi! |
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Event:
CMMA Dong Vs Smith
Date: Apr 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Adefemi cracks Kenney with a good jab.
Kenney on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Adefemi wants to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Adefemi. Those never looked like landing.
Adefemi lands with a nice body punch.
Adefemi works the jab nicely.
Kenney takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kenney takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Adefemi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Adefemi catches Kenney right on the button with a cross.
Adefemi avoids the body shot from Kenney.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kenney tries a body shot but Adefemi blocks it.
Kenney scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adefemi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adefemi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenney.
Adefemi scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Adefemi misses with a body punch.
Adefemi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Adefemi lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adefemi.
Adefemi managing to block the knees to the body from Kenney.
Kenney crunches a lovely knee into Adefemi's ribcage.
Adefemi misses with an elbow over the top.
Adefemi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kenney scores a nice knee to the body.
Adefemi misses with a punch to the body.
Adefemi misses with a punch to the body.
Kenney misses with a punch to the body.
Kenney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adefemi throws a head punch that misses.
Kenney tries a knee to the head but Adefemi blocks it.
Adefemi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kenney unloads a knee to the mid-section. Adefemi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kenney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adefemi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Kenney drags the fight down to the ground.
#T2##SUB2#
Kenney has his feet on Adefemi's thighs here. He's pushed Adefemi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Adefemi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tong Kenney!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Miller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Adefemi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller lands a nice uppercut.
Adefemi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Miller.
Adefemi misses with a body punch.
Miller lands with a short shot to the head.
Adefemi misses with a body punch.
Adefemi takes a shot to the head.
Adefemi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adefemi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller lands a right hand.
Adefemi gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adefemi can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Adefemi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adefemi.
Miller scores with a hook to the body.
Adefemi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Adefemi.
Miller lands a nice uppercut.
Miller presses Adefemi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Adefemi looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Miller.
Miller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adefemi backwards. #T1#
Adefemi misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Miller.
A right hand to the body from Miller.
A short right from Miller.
Miller lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Miller.
Miller lands a nice uppercut.
Miller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adefemi.
Miller scores with a shot to the side of Adefemi's head.
Miller lands a shot to the body.
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Adefemi is rocked!
Miller lands a shoulder strike.
Adefemi is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
Miller gets through Adefemi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adefemi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller presses Adefemi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Adefemi seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot in the inside from Miller.
Miller blocks a body shot from Adefemi.
Miller lands a body shot.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Miller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adefemi takes a shot to the head. #T2#
A short right from Miller.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Adefemi with a big uppercut! Adefemi tries to clinch up but Miller pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Adefemi to the mat! Adefemi covers up and Miller unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jeff Miller!
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