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Event:
C285: Billabong vs Jiang
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Adam bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Adam advances to full mount.
Nakamura is looking to get to half guard.
Adam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura is looking to get to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Adam is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nakamura is surviving well by controlling Adam's body position as best he can.
Nakamura working to try and regain half guard.
Adam controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adam fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nakamura can't escape the position.
#T2#
Adam controlling from mount.
Nakamura is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adam lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Adam looking to control but Nakamura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nakamura manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nakamura tries to get to full guard but Adam has control of the leg. #T3#
Nakamura missing with punches from the bottom.
Nakamura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Adam trying to control from half guard but Nakamura is working away.
Nakamura is pressing down on Adam's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Adam stopping the sweep attempt from Nakamura.
Adam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adam trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nakamura can't keep his opponent in guard - Adam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Adam trying to mount his opponent but Nakamura defends it.
Adam is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Nakamura reverses the position - he's now on top in Adam's guard.
Adam being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakamura throws out a loose jab but Adam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adam tries to counter with a takedown but Nakamura is quick to defend against it.
Nakamura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Adam lands a slapping body shot.
#TD#
Adam dives in and scores a takedown into Nakamura's guard.
Nakamura thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nakamura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nakamura is in close to Adam's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Adam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Adam keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Adam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Principo Adam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakamura content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Adam controls Nakamura momentarily but Nakamura frees himself. #T1#
Adam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nakamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adam is trying to keep Nakamura in close.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nakamura working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Adam holds on and takes a little breather.
Adam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adam trying to keep a closed guard but Nakamura is proving a slippery customer.
Adam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakamura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Adam is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Nakamura scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nakamura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nakamura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nakamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adam lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Adam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adam won't allow Nakamura to sweep him here. #T3#
Nakamura striking off his back but it's not causing Adam any problems.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Adam from controlling successfully.
Adam loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adam won't allow Nakamura to sweep him here.
Adam wants to pass the guard but Nakamura is keeping the position.
Adam wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Adam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakamura is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nakamura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adam.
Adam scores with a jab to the head.
Adam throws a shot to the body.
Adam cracks Nakamura with an open hand slap.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura lands a body shot.
Nakamura throws a big shot that misses.
Adam takes a swing at Nakamura's ribcage but misses.
Nakamura ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gurizuri Nakamura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adam tries to land a leg kick but Nakamura saw it coming and moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Nakamura there.
Nakamura misses with a jab to the body
and Adam counters with a slapping leg kick. #TD#
Nakamura gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Adam to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Adam slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nakamura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adam manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nakamura postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Nakamura won't allow Adam to sweep him here.
Adam is trying to control the position but Nakamura postures up.
Adam is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adam avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adam wants to hit a sweep here but Nakamura passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Adam there! #T2#
Nakamura pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Adam regains half guard.
Adam moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakamura lands a couple of elbows.
Nakamura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nakamura postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Nakamura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nakamura has managed to get both his arms back between Adam's legs - danger averted.
Adam seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nakamura trying to control but Adam is working from the bottom.
Nakamura stands up over Adam, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nakamura stopping the sweep attempt from Adam.
Nakamura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nakamura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nakamura is in close to Adam's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Adam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakamura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Adam keeping full guard, as Nakamura tries to pass.
Nakamura throws an elbow that misses. Adam uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nakamura's guard. Nice move by Adam!#REVR#
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Adam from controlling successfully.
Nakamura throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakamura, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gurizuri Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nakamura 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gurizuri Nakamura! |
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Event:
C276: Billabong vs Malley
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Matsuda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Adam misses with a low kick as Matsuda jumps back.
Matsuda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Adam sprawls and moves away.
Matsuda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adam sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matsuda somewhat.
Adam throws a solid leg kick but Matsuda takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Adam.
Adam fails to land with a series of punches.
Matsuda lands with a shot to the body.
Adam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adam misses with a body shot.
Adam misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Adam gets a double leg takedown into Matsuda's guard.#SUB#
Matsuda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Adam throws a strike but Matsuda rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Matsuda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matsuda trying to control the position from guard on top but Adam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsuda lands a couple of digs.
Adam is controlling Matsuda's posture.
Matsuda passes into half guard.
Matsuda prevents Adam from improving his position.
Matsuda slips a nice elbow through Adam's hands, connecting with Adam's forehead.#T2##SUB#
Matsuda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Adam manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Matsuda 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.
Matsuda trying to control the position from guard on top but Adam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adam bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matsuda's guard. #REVB#
Adam looking to sit in guard and control but Matsuda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Matsuda trying to control the position from guard on top but Adam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsuda wants to pass the guard but Adam is keeping the position.
Matsuda stopping the sweep attempt from Adam.
Matsuda is in close to Adam's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Adam keeping full guard, as Matsuda tries to pass.
Matsuda postures up and lands a big shot to Adam's brow.
Matsuda postures up in Adam's guard and throws a big left but Adam blocks it.
Matsuda cracks Adam with a solid left hand.#T4#
Matsuda trying to control but Adam is working from the bottom.
Adam looking to control but Matsuda passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Matsuda is looking for a kimura but Adam is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matsuda to get the leverage.
Matsuda seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Matsuda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Adam has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adam taking some punishment here, with Matsuda in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tanaka Matsuda will probably get the nod.
That's time! Matsuda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Adam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsuda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matsuda moves forwards but Adam connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matsuda throws a poor cross that misses
and Adam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsuda blocks a jab.
Matsuda is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Adam throws a shot from downtown. Matsuda moves away and avoids it.
Adam fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adam keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little jabbing left from Adam on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsuda digs a good body shot into Adam's ribs.
Matsuda takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Adam drops his hands momentarily and Matsuda takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsuda connects with a body shot.
Matsuda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Adam swivels and escapes.
Adam throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Matsuda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Adam's guard.
Our spies down at at GWad's Playpen inform us that Adam has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Adam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Matsuda has gone for a leg lock! Adam slips out almost immediately though and dives into Matsuda's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Adam sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Matsuda doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Adam paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Matsuda - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tanaka Matsuda!
A relieved looking Tanaka Matsuda 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:
C270: Tosen vs Payer IV
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Cranio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adam.
Adam swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cranio counters with a nice uppercut.
Adam closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cranio circles away.
Adam moves out of range as Cranio strikes.
A slow jab from Cranio misses its intended target. #TD#
Adam closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Adam lands in his opponent's guard.
Cranio is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Adam presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Cranio can't find room to land a body shot as Adam controls the action.
Cranio stops a takedown attempt from Adam.
Adam blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cranio misses with the head strike.
Cranio prevents a body shot from Adam.
Adam tries a body shot but Cranio blocks it.
#BC2#
Cranio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cranio doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Adam tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cranio defends well and Adam ends up having to push Cranio into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adam working aggressively here.
Adam struggles to land a body shot inside as Cranio controls his hands.
Adam jumps guard but Cranio stands there with Adam around his waist. Adam gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Adam lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cranio prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Adam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adam misses with an uppercut.
Adam throws a jab but it's blocked by Cranio.
A jab from Cranio does it's job there.
Adam throws a body shot but no joy.
Adam avoids the body shot from Cranio.
Adam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cranio.
Cranio lands an overhand right.#T2##TD#
Cranio gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Adam preventing the sweep.
Cranio seems keen to control Adam's posture.
Adam wants to control from the top but Cranio keeps moving.
Adam throws a big right hand that misses.
Cranio has Adam pulled in close to control his posture.
Adam tries to free his leg and advance position but Cranio is retaining full guard. #T3#
Adam postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adam throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Adam misses.
Adam slips a straight right by Cranio.
Cranio misses the jab.
Adam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cranio but Cranio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adam lands with a nice body punch.
Adam scores with a nice right hand.
Cranio misses with an uppercut
and Adam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adam takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Adam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Cranio to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Cranio swings for the body but Adam moves out of range.
Principo Adam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adam lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adam. Cranio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cranio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Adam misses with a hook.
Cranio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Quebra Cranio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adam connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cranio throws a right hand that misses
and Cranio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cranio lands with a right hand.
Adam connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cranio momentarily.
Cranio misses with a left hand
and Adam counters with an outside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Adam. Beautiful body shot.
Cranio looks to score with a jab to the body but Adam is just out of range.
Nice shot by Adam.
Adam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Principo Adam will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cranio scores with a sloppy right hand. Adam should have avoided that one.
Adam works the jab nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Cranio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Adam misses.
Adam tries for a takedown but Cranio circles away easily
and Cranio counters with a right hand to the body.
Cranio lands a head shot.
Adam lands a nice looking body shot.
Adam fails with a takedown attempt.
Cranio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adam with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cranio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
A shot to the body from Adam misses
and Cranio counters with a nice uppercut.
Cranio misses with a looping right.
Adam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cranio.
Adam lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cranio. Adam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adam misses the shot to the body.
Cranio lands a nice hook to Adam's body. Adam takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
It looks like Adam has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Adam slips under a jab from Cranio.
Adam misses with a takedown attempt - Cranio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cranio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cranio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cranio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cranio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adam looks to throw the jab but Cranio is out of range. #T2#
Adam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cranio avoids the body shot from Adam.
Cranio scores with a hook to the body. Adam takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cranio takes a swing at Adam's ribcage but misses.
Adam misses with a hook to the body
and Cranio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Adam thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cranio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cranio throws a combination that misses
and Cranio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cranio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adam cracks Cranio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cranio connects with a body shot that sends Adam's belly button to the back.
Cranio thuds his right hand into Adam's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cranio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adam.#T3#
Cranio missing with a left hand there. Adam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cranio looks to land a right hand but Adam moved out of range.
Cranio slips a jab from Adam.
Adam lands a slapping body shot.
Cranio ducks under a wild hook from Adam.
Cranio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cranio throws a jab when Adam was well out of range.
Adam shoots in but no luck this time.
Cranio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Adam on the side of the head.
A big left from Adam misses.
Adam throws a lazy uppercut
and Cranio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adam looks to land a right hand but Cranio moved out of range.#TD#
Cranio gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Adam to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4#
Adam won't allow Cranio to sweep him here.
Principo Adam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adam trying to control but Cranio is working from the bottom.
Cranio is pulling down on Adam's head to control his posture.
Adam showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Quebra Cranio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Cranio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Quebra Cranio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cranio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cranio! But no joy.
Adam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cranio defending well as Adam loads up on a big left hand.
Cranio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cranio moves out of range of the strikes.
Adam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cranio throws a jab when Adam was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cranio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good exchange - Adam coming out on top.
Adam shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Cranio counter with a right hand.
Adam slips a jab from Cranio.#T1#
Adam swings widly with a right hand
and Cranio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cranio swings away with a body shot that misses
and Adam counters with a straight right hand.
Cranio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Adam moves away from the strike by Cranio.
Adam looks to land a right hand but Cranio moved out of range.
Cranio throws out a counter right but Adam avoids it with no problem.
Cranio looks to land a left hand but Adam moved out of range nicely.
Adam connects with a crisp jab.
Adam takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cranio throws a sloppy body shot
and Adam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adam cracks Cranio with an open hand slap.
Cranio misses with a straight right.
Adam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cranio moves away.#T2#
Cranio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Cranio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cranio misses with a straight right.
Adam fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cranio avoids it really well and circles away.
Cranio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cranio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adam throws a lazy uppercut
and Cranio counters with a left to the body.
Adam slips under a jab from Cranio.
Adam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cranio was well out of range. Poor timing from Adam.
It seemed like Cranio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adam throws a hook but Cranio blocks it.
Adam ducks under a wild hook from Cranio.#T3#
Adam shoots in for a takedown but Cranio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cranio misses with the combination.
Adam swings widly with a right hand
and Cranio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good shot there by Adam.
Cranio throws out a loose jab but Adam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adam throws a right and a left that Cranio avoids nicely.
Cranio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cranio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adam momentarily.
Cranio missing with a left hand there. Adam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cranio.
No luck for Adam with that takedown attempt.
Cranio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Cranio throws a body shot but no joy.
Cranio slips a jab from Adam.
Cranio doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cranio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adam throws a sloppy body shot
and Cranio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Adam darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Adam slips a jab from Cranio.
Adam darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cranio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adam manages to avoid it.
Adam is looking to counter punch.
Adam doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adam misses with a looping right.
Cranio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adam moves away.
Cranio throws a hook but Adam blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Quebra Cranio.
I think Cranio 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quebra Cranio!
During a confident post fight interview, Quebra Cranio thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
C263: Lehto vs Kreischer
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Machado fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Adam lands a really nice looking cross but Machado seems unphased.
Adam slips a straight right by Machado.
A big left from Adam misses.
Machado misses with a looping left.
Machado with the inside leg kick.
Adam dives in and grabs Machado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machado pushes down on Adam's head and hops out.
A jab lands there for Machado.
Machado scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice shot lands for Adam.
Adam defending well as Machado loads up on a big left hand.
Adam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machado.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Adam.
Machado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Machado finds it's way through Adam's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Machado.
Machado drops his hands momentarily and Adam takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Machado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wanderson Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado with a nice calf kick.
Adam works Machado's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Adam lands with an uppercut that bounces Machado off the cage and back into range.
Machado pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A cross from Adam lands.
Adam misses with a looping left.
Machado appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Adam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Adam is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adam, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Adam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adam moves out of range of the body kick from Machado.
Adam moves out of range of the body kick from Machado.
Adam misses with a straight right.
Adam scores with a nice strike.
Adam is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice takedown defense from Machado. No joy for Adam on that attempt.
Machado throws a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Machado misses.
Adam missing with a left hand there. Machado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machado lands an overhand right.
Machado throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wanderson Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machado misses with a low kick.#T2#
Machado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machado throws a shot from downtown. Adam moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Adam misses the target.
Adam misses with a takedown attempt - Machado sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Machado!
Machado blocks a jab.
Adam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Machado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Machado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adam slips under a jab from Machado.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Machado.
Machado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adam scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Adam blocks the body kick.
Adam bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adam takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Horrible takedown attempt by Adam or perhaps it was just good defense by Machado, which made it look bad. #T3#
Adam walks into a straight right hand from Machado.
Adam misses with a looping left.
Adam ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Machado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Machado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adam.
Machado cracks Adam with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Machado tried to score with a low kick but Adam checks it.
Adam moves out of range as Machado strikes.
Adam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A good leg kick by Machado.
Nice defenses there by Machado.
Machado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Adam wants to land a leg kick but Machado is out of range.
Machado throws out a loose jab but Adam uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Machado, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adam is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Adam takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Machado misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado misses with a lunging right hand
and Adam counters with a nice uppercut.
Machado throws a hook but Adam blocks it.
Adam appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Machado throws a front kick that sends Adam stumbling back into the cage.
Adam moves away from the strike by Machado.
Machado missing with a left hand there. Adam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adam stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Machado.
Adam scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machado. That's going to slow Adam down.
Nice takedown defense from Machado. No joy for Adam on that attempt.
Adam gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Machado.
Machado will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Adam with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado looks for the body kick but Adam saw that one coming.
Adam was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Machado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adam's head.
Adam slips under a jab from Machado.
Adam swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adam checks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderson Machado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wanderson Machado's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Adam lands with an overhand left.
Machado misses with a low kick.
Adam throws a body shot but no joy.
Machado throws out a counter right but Adam avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Machado does it's job there.
Wanderson Machado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adam takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Machado thumps Adam with a low kick.
Adam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machado pinned against the cage. Machado gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Adam is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Adam tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machado swivels and escapes.
Adam checks a leg kick.
Machado stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Machado.
Machado moves away from the strike by Adam.
Machado misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adam. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machado! But no joy.
Machado looks to land a right hand but Adam moved out of range.
Machado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Adam drops his hands momentarily and Machado takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Adam lunges at Machado with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machado's hand.
A good leg kick by Machado.
Nice uppercut lands for Machado. That snapped Adam's head back.
Adam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Adam closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adam tries to move into full mount but can't pass Machado's legs.
Machado tries to buck Adam off but Adam is having none of it.
Adam wants to control but Machado is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adam is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
Machado prevents Adam from moving into mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machado is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Adam tries to advance to mount but Machado denies him. #T3#
Adam creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Machado sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Adam is trying to get an arm triangle but Machado is defending well.
A lull in the action here as Adam stalls from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Machado thuds his right hand into Adam's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Machado fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Adam is out of range.
Machado tries a low kick but Adam avoids it.
Machado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Machado avoids the body shot from Adam.
No luck for Adam with that takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machado! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Machado. No joy for Adam on that attempt.
Machado sizes up Adam with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Adam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machado connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adam momentarily.
Machado lands a jab to the head.
Machado misses with an uppercut.
Machado misses with a straight right.
Machado misses with an uppercut. Adam saw that one coming.
It looked like Adam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adam takes one to the chin there.
Adam chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machado can pounce on him.
Adam checks a leg kick.
Adam is looking to counter punch.
Machado stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machado wants it to stay on the feet.
Adam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderson Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wanderson Machado's cut.
That's time! Adam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Machado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A bone on bone clash there as Machado blocks the leg kick.
Adam throws a hook to the side of Machado's head but Machado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Machado lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Adam has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Adam and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD#
Adam looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Adam missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Adam seems to be looking for submissions.
Adam is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Machado manages to get to full guard.
Adam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Adam wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machado is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Machado with a jab.
Adam moves out of range as Machado strikes.
Principo Adam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adam throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Machado.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Adam.
Adam swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Machado's corner calls for a 1-2. Machado obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adam scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machado doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Machado throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Machado takes a jab right on the kisser.
Machado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adam. That did some damage!
Machado bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adam's head backwards.
Adam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Machado misses.
Adam scores with a decent looking hook.
Adam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adam ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Adam takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Machado misses with a hook. Adam ducked under it nicely.
Machado lands with a cross.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
Jab, jab by Adam - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adam moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4##TD#
Adam shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Machado napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Adam is trying to get an arm triangle but Machado is defending well.
Adam looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Machado is avoiding damage well.
Adam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machado keeps working. #SUB#
Adam tries for a kimura but Machado is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Principo Adam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Machado 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderson Machado!
Wanderson Machado 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:
C260: Arroyo vs Ji Woo II
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Adam misses with a hook.
Adam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adam scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Adam feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spencers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spencer misses with a body shot.
Spencer fakes the leg kick and cracks Adam in the body.
Adam doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Spencer to counter with a crisp jab.
Spencer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adam.
Adam misses with a hook to the body
and Spencer counters with a nice body shot.
Adam throws a leg kick but Spencer moved away.
Spencer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Spencer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Adam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spencer counters with a stiff right hand.
Adam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spencer moves away.
Spencer swings for the body but Adam moves out of range.
Adam lands a jab-cross combination.
Spencer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab by Adam.
Adam throws out a loose jab but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spencer lands a nice hook to Adam's body. Adam takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adam tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spencer! But no joy.
James Spencer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adam scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Adam.#T2#
Adam misses with a straight right.
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!
Adam lands with a right hand.
Adam lands a right hook to the body.
Spencer with a jab.
Adam looks to land a right hand but Spencer moved out of range.
Adam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spencer raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Adam throws a jab but it's blocked by Spencer.
Spencer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spencer with the inside leg kick.
Adam with a jab.
Adam takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spencer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Adam throws a body punch but Spencer moves out of range. #T3#
Spencer staying out of range there.
Spencer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adam with a body shot.
Adam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spencer throws out a counter right but Adam avoids it with no problem.
Spencer misses with a wild body shot.
Adam throwing a counter right hand but Spencer manages to avoid it.
Adam takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Adam misses the shot to the body.
Spencer lands a body shot.
Spencer throws a body punch but Adam moves out of range.
Principo Adam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adam throws a good cross that connects.
Spencer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adam misses with a double jab.
Adam bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spencer's head.#T4#
Adam swings widly with a right hand
and Spencer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adam throws a body shot but no joy.
Adam throws a hook to the side of Spencer's head but Spencer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spencer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adam throws a lazy right hand but Spencer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spencer! But no joy.
Adam throws a hook but Spencer blocks it.
Adam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spencer was well out of range. Poor timing from Adam.
Adam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spencer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Adam throws a jab but it's blocked by Spencer.
Spencer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adam throws a big shot that misses.
Adam looks to throw the jab but Spencer is out of range.
Adam scores with a hook to the body. Spencer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Adam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spencer.
Adam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spencer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spencer scores with a shot to the body.
Spencer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Adam rather than just go for the knockout.
Spencer cracks Adam with a good jab.
Adam scores with a jab.
Spencer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Adam defending well as Spencer loads up on a big left hand.
Adam avoids the body shot from Spencer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spencer counters with an outside leg kick.
Adam throws a sloppy body shot
letting Spencer counter with a right hand.
Adam misses with a body punch
and Spencer counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Adam scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spencer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spencer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spencer misses with a looping right.
Adam avoids a kick to the body.
Adam tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spencer swivels and escapes.
Adam throws a lazy right hand but Spencer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spencer was well out of range. Poor timing from Adam.
Spencer moves out of range as Adam strikes.
Spencer blocks a jab.
Adam just misses with a punch to the body.
Spencer steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Spencer on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Adam sizes up Spencer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spencer misses with a body shot.
A big left from Adam misses.
Spencer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adam.
Adam connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Adam misses the target.
Adam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spencer.
A telegraphed right hand from Spencer misses the target.
Spencer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adam.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spencer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adam misses with a hook to the body
letting Spencer counter with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Adam. #T3#
Spencer lands with a kick to the temple. Adam shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Adam with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spencer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spencer misses with a wild body shot.
Adam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adam moves into range and connects with a jab.
Spencer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Spencer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spencer throws a low kick but Adam moves out of range easily.
Spencer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adam.
Spencer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spencer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Adam swings for the body but Spencer moves out of range.
Adam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spencer was well out of range. Poor timing from Adam.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spencer! But no joy.
Adam fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Adam. That's going to slow Spencer down.
Adam connects with a jab.
Adam fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adam throws an off balance right hand
and Spencer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spencer throws a body shot but no joy.
Crunch! Spencer slams his shin into Adam's torso.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spencer. That's going to slow Adam down.
Adam just misses with a punch to the body.
Adam lands a nice shot to the body.
Spencer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Principo Adam will probably get the nod.
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#
Spencer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adam.
Adam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spencer counters with a nice leg kick.
Adam looks to land a right hand but Spencer moved out of range.
Spencer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adam with a body shot.
Adam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Principo Adam is winning the standup battle so far.
Spencer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adam throws out the jab.
Spencer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Adam throws an overhand right that lands on Spencer's shoulder, as Spencer tries to avoid the shot.
Adam misses the shot to the body.
Spencer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adam throws out the jab.
Spencer is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam throws a shot to the body.
Spencer staying out of range there.
Adam connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by Spencer.#T1#
Adam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spencer.
A nice side step and Spencer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Adam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Spencer counter with a right hand.
Adam fails with a takedown attempt.
Spencer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adam was well out of range. Poor timing from Spencer.
Spencer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Adam misses with an uppercut.
Adam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adam checks the leg kick nicely there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Adam or perhaps it was just good defense by Spencer, which made it look bad.
Spencer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Spencer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adam doesn't seem bothered though.
Adam tests Spencer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spencer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adam throws out a loose jab but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spencer.
Adam attempts a counter takedown but Spencer avoids it well and moves away.
Adam misses with a wild body shot.
Spencer is looking to slow Adam down with leg kicks.
Spencer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Adam misses the target.
James Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spencer ducks right into an uppercut from Adam. #T3#
Spencer ducks right into an uppercut from Adam.
Adam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spencer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adam misses with an uppercut
and Spencer counters with a nice body shot.
Adam misses with a looping left.
Spencer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adam.
Principo Adam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adam throws a jab when Spencer was well out of range.
A big left from Adam misses.
Adam smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Adam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adam misses with a looping left.#T4#
Spencer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spencer ducks under a wild hook from Adam.
Spencer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spencer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spencer but Spencer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice side step and Spencer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Adam does it's job there.
Adam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spencer can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Adam drives through with a takedown into Spencer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Adam wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
Adam tries to free his leg and advance position but Spencer is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Principo Adam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adam 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Principo Adam!
Principo Adam decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
C258: Albatross vs Gebhardt II
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Adam scoring well with a low kick there.
Adam jabs Jukassa right on the nose. Jukassa blinks but takes it well.
Jukassa throws a hook but Adam blocks it.
Adam bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jukassa's head.
Jukassa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adam.
Adam works the jab nicely.
No luck for Adam with that takedown attempt.
Jukassa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adam.
Jukassa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam throws a poor cross that misses
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
Adam looks for a takedown but Jukassa sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jukassa! But no joy.#T1#
Adam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jukassa.
Jukassa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jukassa walks into a straight right hand from Adam.
Jukassa needs to keep his hands up - Adam had a free shot at his head there.
Principo Adam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adam misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Jukassa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jukassa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jukassa walks into a straight right hand from Adam.
Jukassa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jukassa throws an overhand right that lands on Adam's shoulder, as Adam tries to avoid the shot.
Adam is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Adam fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Adam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adam swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Adam loads up on a big right hand but Jukassa slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Jukassa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jukassa.
A countering left hand to the body from Jukassa misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adam throws a poor cross that misses
and Jukassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jukassa throws a body shot but no joy.
Adam just misses with a punch to the body.
Adam misses with an uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a nice uppercut.
Adam connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jukassa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donk. Adam catches Jukassa right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Adam throws a hook to the side of Jukassa's head but Jukassa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Jukassa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adam misses with a left hand
and Jukassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adam throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Jukassa misses.
Adam swings for the body but Jukassa moves out of range.
It seemed like Jukassa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Adam misses its intended target.
Adam scores with a shot to the body.
Adam throws a lazy uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adam throws a lazy right hand but Jukassa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Nice shot by Adam.
Adam throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jukassa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jukassa.
It seemed like Jukassa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adam misses with a hook.
Jukassa throws a hook but Adam blocks it.
Adam throws a shot to the body.
Adam connects with an inside leg kick.
Adam connects with a right hand. Jukassa shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Adam bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Adam postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jukassa wants to get back to his feet but Adam drags him back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Adam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jukassa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adam throws a body punch but Jukassa moves out of range.
Adam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jukassa can do to turn this around?
Adam works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Adam throws a series of punches but Jukassa moves out of range.
Jukassa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Adam.
Adam fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam lands a nice shot to the body.
Adam works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Adam misses with a lunging right hand
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danga de danga de dang - Adam scores with a four punch combination!#T1##TD#
Adam shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jukassa's guard.
Jukassa is looking to stand back up but Adam counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jukassa. #REVB#
Jukassa tries to kick Adam off but Adam keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Adam is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Adam prevents Jukassa from standing back up.
Adam trying to pass the guard but Jukassa defending well. #SUB#
Adam is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Adam trying to mount his opponent but Jukassa defends it.
Jukassa is looking to escape.#SUB#
Adam is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jukassa defends it well.
Jukassa wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Adam is trying to control. Jukassa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jukassa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Adam.
Adam loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adam trying to control but Jukassa is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Adam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jukassa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adam throws a big shot that misses.
Jukassa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Adam missing with a left hand there. Jukassa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jukassa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Principo Adam is winning the standup battle so far.
Jukassa just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T4#
Adam throws a leg kick
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adam misses with an uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Adam.
Jukassa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adam lands with a straight right. Jukassa didn't see that one coming.
Adam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Jukassa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Adam misses with a takedown
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Adam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adam throws a poor cross that misses
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam dominated that second round.
That's time! Adam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Adam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jukassa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jukassa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adam with a body shot.
Adam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jukassa was well out of range. Poor timing from Adam.
It seemed like Jukassa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jukassa thuds a left hand into Adam's body.
Jukassa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jukassa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adam.
Adam throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jukassa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jukassa staying out of range there.
Jukassa unleashes a big counter combination but Adam bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Adam throws a hook but Jukassa avoids it easily.
Jukassa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1##TD#
Adam closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jukassa to the mat! Jukassa manages to get full guard.
Jukassa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Adam is controlling him.
Adam wants to control from the top but Jukassa keeps moving.
Adam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jukassa wants to stand up but Adam is controlling him.
Zett Jukassa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Adam looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jukassa keeping moving, preventing Adam from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adam lands a nice shot that snaps Jukassa's head back.
Jukassa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adam.
#T3#
Adam connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Adam misses.
Jukassa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Adam getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Adam with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jukassa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jukassa slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Jukassa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Principo Adam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jukassa as he jumps to the side.
Jukassa digs a good body shot into Adam's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adam, as that shot connected.
#T4#
Adam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A countering left hand to the body from Jukassa misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adam looks to score with a jab to the body but Jukassa is just out of range.
Adam fails to land with a series of punches.
Adam throws a poor cross that misses
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
Adam lands with a straight right. Jukassa didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adam ducks under a wild hook from Jukassa.
A quick step to the side and Adam tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adam connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Adam looking to score a takedown here. Jukassa is defending well but Adam drives through and ends up in Jukassa's guard.#SUB2#
Jukassa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Jukassa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Adam stacks Jukassa on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Adam!
And that's the end of the fight!
Principo Adam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adam 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Principo Adam!
A less than humble Principo Adam misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
C253: Lehto vs Blank
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Adam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuda.
Adam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuda manages to avoid it.#TD#
Adam gets caught napping as Matsuda dives in and scores a takedown. Adam manages to retain guard.
Matsuda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Adam holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Adam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Adam trying to keep a closed guard but Matsuda is proving a slippery customer.
Our spies down at at GWad's Playpen inform us that Adam has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda wants to pass the guard but Adam is keeping the position.
Matsuda chips away with some ground and pound.#T1##SUB2#
Adam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Adam trying to control the position.
Adam keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
Matsuda 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.
Matsuda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Matsuda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matsuda has managed to get both his arms back between Adam's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Adam working for a triangle but Matsuda defends it easily.
Adam pulls Matsuda in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matsuda landing some decent shots from guard.
Adam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matsuda wants to control from the top but Adam keeps moving.
Matsuda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matsuda slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Adam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Nice strikes from Matsuda there.
Adam works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Adam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Matsuda connects with a couple of short punches.
Adam keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
Adam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matsuda throwing strikes but missing.
Matsuda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Matsuda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adam's head.
Matsuda wants to pass the guard but Adam is keeping the position.
Adam looking to control.
Adam pulls Matsuda in close to his closed guard and prevents Matsuda from doing any damage or advancing position.
Adam keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adam wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Matsuda is now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tanaka Matsuda dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Matsuda.
Matsuda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matsuda misses with a takedown attempt - Adam sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matsuda missing with a left hand there. Adam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Matsuda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Matsuda is trying to work for a kimura but Adam is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Adam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Adam moves into full guard.
Matsuda is working Adam over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Matsuda pushes down on Adam's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Adam blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matsuda.
Matsuda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Matsuda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Matsuda working Adam over with strikes.
Matsuda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adam can do to turn this around?#T2#
Matsuda trying to control the action but Adam is working from the bottom.
Adam keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Matsuda is thwarting Adam's attempts to control the position.
Matsuda prevents Adam from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Matsuda. #T3#
Matsuda prevents Adam from improving his position.
Adam is not content to let Matsuda control the position.
Adam is trying to control but can't.
Matsuda is looking to take a break and control but Adam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matsuda throws a strike but Adam avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsuda wants to control from the top but Adam keeps moving.
Adam trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A left lands for Adam.
Matsuda slips under a jab.
Principo Adam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adam lands a leg kick that knocks Matsuda off balance momentarily.
Matsuda misses with an uppercut
and Adam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsuda gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Adam cracks Matsuda with a good jab.
Adam leaves Matsuda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Matsuda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuda manages to avoid it.
Adam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuda throwing a counter right hand but Adam manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Principo Adam will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A punch combination from Adam misses.
Adam shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Matsuda defends it nicely.
Matsuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adam moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Adam. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Adam.
Adam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsuda.
Matsuda moves out of range of the strikes.
Adam misses the shot to the body.
Matsuda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adam takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Adam throws out a loose jab but Matsuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adam darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Adam misses with a left hand
and Matsuda counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Adam looks to land a left hand but Matsuda moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Adam. Those never looked like landing.
Matsuda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Adam tries to sprawl but Matsuda drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Adam moves into full guard.
Matsuda is in close to Adam's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Matsuda trying to control but Adam is working from the bottom.
Matsuda seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Matsuda trying to control but Adam is working from the bottom. #T2#
Adam is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Adam trying to keep a closed guard but Matsuda is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adam lands a really nice looking cross but Matsuda seems unphased.
Adam lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matsuda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adam scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matsuda doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Adam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuda manages to avoid it.
Matsuda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Matsuda.
A jab from Adam misses.
Principo Adam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adam uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Matsuda feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Matsuda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matsuda trying to control the position from guard on top but Adam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adam is trying to control the position but Matsuda postures up.
Adam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matsuda throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Matsuda advances to half guard.
Matsuda works his way into side control.
Adam is working to avoid the ground and pound but Matsuda connects with a decent elbow.
Matsuda working away.
Matsuda working the head and body with strikes.
Matsuda is looking to take a break and control but Adam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adam is trying to control Matsuda's posture but Matsuda avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanaka Matsuda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matsuda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanaka Matsuda!
During a confident post fight interview, Tanaka Matsuda thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
C248: Obama vs Giovanni III
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Lang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Adam takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lang throws out a loose jab but Adam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adam throws a hook but Lang blocks it.
Lang feints a counter leg kick.
Adam staying out of range there.
Adam half committed to a counter leg kick.
Adam lands a slapping body shot.
Lang scores with a spinning back kick!
Adam misses with an uppercut. Lang saw that one coming.
Lang slips a straight right by Adam.
Adam takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Adam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adam checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lang catches Adam with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lang looks to throw a body kick
and Adam counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adam moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Adam keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#TD#
Adam drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Adam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lang keeps working. #T1#
Lang can't do much from the bottom here.
Lang is trying to work for a sweep but Adam has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adam working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lang wants to control but Adam is having none of it.
Adam with a couple of short strikes.#T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Adam cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Adam dominating with strikes here.
Lang is squirming around, avoiding Adam's attempts to control the action.
Adam dominating with strikes here.
Adam tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Adam throwing strikes but Lang uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adam trying to control the action but Lang is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Adam is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lang is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Adam lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Still in half guard, Adam seems content to control.
Lang gets full guard.
Adam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Adam trying to control but Lang is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lang is pulling down on Adam's head. It's preventing any offense from Adam, at least for the moment.
Lang wants to sweep but no luck.
Adam working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Adam looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lang is fending him off so far but Adam persists. Nope, Lang circles away and we're back to standing.
Lang now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Adam shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lang keeping hold of Adam's head, controlling as best he can.
Lang is pressing down on Adam's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Principo Adam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang wants to improve his position but instead Adam has moved into half guard.
Adam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Adam throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lang is looking to improve his position.
Lang won't allow Adam to pass to mount.
Adam wants to control but Lang is keeping him busy.
Lang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Adam looking to sit in guard and control but Lang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Adam pulls Lang in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Adam has his foot on Lang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lang works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Adam wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Adam throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lang uses it to pass to side control.
Adam is trying to escape the position but Lang is controlling the position.
Adam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lang controls the position from side control.
Lang is looking to take a break and control but Adam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Adam is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lang trying to control the action but Adam is working from the bottom.
Adam is trying to escape the position but Lang is controlling the position.
Adam is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lang remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Adam bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lang's head.
Principo Adam is winning the standup battle so far.
Adam tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lang defends well and Adam ends up having to push Lang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Adam misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lang.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lang prevents a body shot from Adam.
Lang working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
Lang lands a nice uppercut.
Lang controlling the action here for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Lang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Lang 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.
Adam misses with a series of wild punches.
Lang looks to land a right hand but Adam moved out of range.
Adam moves into range and connects with a jab.
Adam throws a shot from downtown. Lang moves away and avoids it.
Lang steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lang thuds his shin into the meat of Adam's side.
Lang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adam looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adam.
Adam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lang was well out of range. Poor timing from Adam.
A low kick lands for Lang.
Adam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Adam. Lang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adam cracks a nice hook into Lang's ribs.
Lang lands a nice hook to Adam's body. Adam takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lang misses with a wild body shot.
Adam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lang.
A big right from Lang misses.
Adam throws a body shot but no joy.
Lang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Adam slips a straight right by Lang.
Adam lands with a shot to the body.
Lang misses with an uppercut
and Adam counters with a nice uppercut.
Adam lands with a nice body punch.
Lang misses with a leg kick
and Adam counters with a left to the body.
Lang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lang with the inside leg kick.
Adam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adam throws a looping overhand right but Lang ducks down to avoid it.
Adam listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Adam cracks a nice hook into Lang's ribs.
Adam walks into a jab.
Adam looks for a takedown but Lang sprawls well.
Lang throws out a counter right but Adam avoids it with no problem.
Lang scoring well with a low kick there.
Lang throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Adam misses the target.
Lang connects with a looping right hand.
Lang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adam.
Lang misses with a leg kick.
Adam was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Adam's sensitive parts. #T3#
Lang walks into a jab.
Adam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adam shoots in and drives through. Lang sprawls well.
Clubber Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang throws a looping overhand right but Adam ducks down to avoid it.
Adam throwing a counter right hand but Lang manages to avoid it.
Adam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lang.
Adam misses with a body shot.
Lang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lang misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Adam counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Adam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lang wants to get back to full guard.
Lang is trying to maintain the position but Adam is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Adam prevents Lang from improving his position.
Adam is nestled in close to Lang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adam wants to pass to mount but Lang is defending the position.
Adam throwing shots but Lang is blocking nicely.
Adam performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Principo Adam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adam has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Principo Adam!
Principo Adam spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
C243: Billabong vs Ji Woo V
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Adam cracks Giovanni with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Adam just misses with a punch to the body.
Adam connects with a body shot.
A jab from Giovanni misses.
Giovanni scores with a decent looking hook.
Jab by Adam.
Adam scores with a nice head shot.
Adam jabs at Giovanni's body.
Adam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Giovanni.
Giovanni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Giovanni throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Giovanni scores with a crisp jab that stopped Adam in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adam staying out of range there.
Adam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Giovanni.
Adam takes one to the chin there.
Adam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Giovanni.
Giovanni throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Adam counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Adam wants to control from the top but Giovanni keeps moving. #T1#
Adam is looking to work some ground and pound but Giovanni has wrist control.
Adam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adam is pushing down on Giovanni's leg trying to pass to half guard. Giovanni is fighting to maintain full guard but Adam has managed to sneak the leg through.
Adam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Giovanni keeps working.
Giovanni won't allow Adam to pass to mount. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Adam is keen to just control but Giovanni is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Adam is working for a submission of some sort.
Giovanni on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Giovanni tries to get out of the position.
Adam is keen to just control but Giovanni is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adam lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Adam is working for a kimura but Giovanni is defending it quite comfortably.
Ground and pound from Adam. #T3#
Adam trying to control the pace.
Adam wants to control but Giovanni is keeping him busy.
Adam lands strikes from half guard.
Giovanni is controlling Adam's trapped leg to prevent Adam from advancing to side control.
Giovanni avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Adam.
Adam throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Adam is thwarting Giovanni's attempts to control the position.
Adam is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Adam keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Giovanni controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Adam seems to be working for a kimura but Giovanni defends the submission attempt.
Adam seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adam thows a huge punch but Giovanni dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Adam takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Giovanni moves in looking to clinch but Adam pushes him off.
Adam throws an off balance right hand
and Giovanni counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Adam.
Adam misses with a wild body shot.
Giovanni lands with an overhand left.
Adam misses with the combination.
#CL#
Giovanni clinches.
Giovanni lands a shoulder strike.
Adam has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Giovanni is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Adam drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Giovanni gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Giovanni lands a right hand.
Adam will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Giovanni up against the cage.
Giovanni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adam's elbow. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adam.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Giovanni.
Adam tries to pull guard but Giovanni won't allow it.
Sonny Giovanni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Principo Adam.
Adam is trying to pull guard but Giovanni turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Giovanni swings wildly with an uppercut but Adam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Giovanni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Giovanni tries a body shot but Adam blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Giovanni.
Adam can't find room to land a body shot as Giovanni controls the action.
Giovanni is working Adam over against the cage.
Giovanni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Giovanni lands with a short shot to the head.
Giovanni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adam looking for a takedown.
Adam wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Adam works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Giovanni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2##BC2#
Adam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Giovanni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adam manages to avoid it.
Adam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Giovanni.
Adam takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
Adam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Giovanni.
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Giovanni tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adam with a nice cross.
Adam misses with a few strikes there.
Giovanni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adam throws out a powerful jab.
Giovanni looks to score with a jab to the body but Adam is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Adam on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Giovanni throws a lazy right hand but Adam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Giovanni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adam.
Giovanni takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've been told by Giovanni's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Adam loads up on a big right hand but Giovanni slips the punch.
Giovanni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adam.
Adam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Giovanni.#T3#
Adam connects with a body shot.
Giovanni lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Adam backs up against the cage.
Giovanni throws a sloppy head kick and Adam moves out of range easily.
Adam throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Adam finds it's target.
Adam slips a straight right by Giovanni.
A thudding body kick lands there by Giovanni!
Adam changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Giovanni. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Giovanni.
Giovanni just misses with a punch to the body.
Adam has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Adam cracks Giovanni with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Adam lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adam lunges at Giovanni with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Giovanni's hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Giovanni. That snapped Adam's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Giovanni.#T4#
Adam takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slapping body kick lands there for Giovanni.
Giovanni fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Adam on the side of the head.
Adam scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Giovanni doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Adam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adam with a hook.
Adam bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Giovanni's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adam.
Giovanni stuffs the takedown.
Adam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Giovanni misses the target.
Giovanni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Giovanni.#CL#
Adam gets tackled into the cage by Giovanni. Giovanni maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Giovanni misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Giovanni dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Giovanni defending well as Adam loads up on a big left hand.
Adam throws a poor cross that misses
and Giovanni counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Giovanni closes the distance and pushes Adam back into the cage.#BC2#
Adam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Giovanni moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Giovanni.
Adam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Giovanni tries to throw a body punch but Adam avoids it by throwing Giovanni back against the cage.
Adam wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adam jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Giovanni walks away with a smile on his face. Adam gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Giovanni scores with a decent looking hook.
Adam scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Giovanni misses with a wild body shot.
Adam looks to land a left hand but Giovanni moved out of range nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Giovanni. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Giovanni.
Adam throws a predictable looking body shot
and Giovanni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Adam throws a body punch but Giovanni moves out of range. #T1#
Adam with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adam scores with a sloppy right hand. Giovanni should have avoided that one.
Giovanni misses the shot to the body.
Giovanni moves out of range of the strikes.
Adam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Giovanni was well out of range. Poor timing from Adam.
Adam looks to land a left hand but Giovanni moved out of range nicely.
Giovanni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Giovanni clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Adam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adam moves out of range of the body kick from Giovanni.
Adam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Giovanni.
Giovanni thows a body kick. Adam tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Giovanni moves out of range as Adam strikes.
Giovanni throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Adam looks to land a right hand but Giovanni moved out of range.
Adam moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Adam on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Adam fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Giovanni quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Adam looks to score with a jab to the body but Giovanni is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adam takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Adam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Giovanni.
Adam looks to throw the jab but Giovanni is out of range.
Giovanni slips under a jab from Adam.
Adam just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Adam.
Giovanni slips a jab from Adam.
Giovanni throws a lazy uppercut
letting Adam counter with a right hand.
A big right from Adam misses.
Giovanni throws a head kick that Adam semi-blocks.
Adam throws a body shot but no joy.
Giovanni was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Giovanni scores with a jab to the body.
Giovanni moves into range and connects with a jab.
Adam lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Giovanni backs up against the cage.
Adam takes a swing at Giovanni's ribcage but misses.
Adam is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from Adam misses.
Giovanni misses with a lunging right hand
and Adam cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Giovanni throws the kick towards the body but Adam avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Giovanni as he connects with a hook.
Giovanni takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Giovanni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adam tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Giovanni lands.
Adam on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Giovanni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adam.
Giovanni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adam.#T4#
Adam misses with an uppercut. Giovanni saw that one coming.
Giovanni takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A left lands for Adam.
Giovanni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adam.
Giovanni fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Giovanni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Giovanni ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adam scores with a jab to the head.
Adam has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Adam throws a chopping leg kick but Giovanni manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Giovanni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Giovanni misses with a straight left.
Giovanni looks for the body kick but Adam saw that one coming.
Adam looks to land a left hand but Giovanni moved out of range nicely.
Giovanni ducks under a wild hook from Adam.
Sonny Giovanni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giovanni scores with a one two! Adam had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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 Sonny Giovanni.
I think Giovanni has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonny Giovanni!
An out of breath Sonny Giovanni thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
C233: Albatross vs Femme
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Yarborough ducks under a wild hook from Adam.
Adam misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Yarborough.
Adam throws a lazy right hand but Yarborough sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adam lands with a good body shot.
Yarborough scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Adam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Yarborough throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adam throws a body punch but Yarborough moves out of range.
Yarborough scoring well with a low kick there.
Adam misses with a straight right.
Adam misses with a hook.
Yarborough moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Adam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yarborough takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yarborough looks to land a left hand but Adam moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yarborough jabs Adam to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yarborough misses with an uppercut. Adam saw that one coming.
Yarborough throws out a leg kick but Adam moves out of range and Yarborough only half commits.
Adam cracks Yarborough with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yarborough swings for the body but Adam moves out of range.
James Yarborough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Yarborough fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Adam checks it well.
Adam looks to score with a jab to the body but Yarborough is just out of range.
Adam swings for the body but Yarborough moves out of range.
Yarborough with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adam moves away from the strike by Yarborough.
Yarborough needs to keep his hands up - Adam had a free shot at his head there.
Yarborough is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adam.
Adam appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice jab there from Adam.
Yarborough looks to land a right hand but Adam moved out of range.
Yarborough lands an overhand right.
Yarborough misses with a body shot.
Yarborough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yarborough with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Adam.
Adam lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yarborough misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Adam counters with a shoot takedown. Yarborough fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yarborough is looking to stand up but Adam isn't so interested in that idea.
Adam has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Adam wants to control from the top but Yarborough keeps moving. #T2#
Yarborough wants to get back to his feet but Adam is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Adam throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2#
Yarborough kicks Adam off and gets to his feet.
Yarborough 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.
Yarborough walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adam checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yarborough with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Adam to score with a decent uppercut.
Adam ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James Yarborough is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adam misses with a low kick.#TD#
Adam drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Yarborough manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Adam walks into a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Adam.
Adam takes one to the side of the head.
Adam slips a jab and a cross from Yarborough.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yarborough.
Yarborough misses with an uppercut. Adam saw that one coming.#T3#
Adam missing with a left hand there. Yarborough was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yarborough swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yarborough misses with an uppercut
and Adam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yarborough looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adam misses with a straight right.
Adam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yarborough.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yarborough darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yarborough moves forwards but Adam connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good shot there by Yarborough.
Adam staying out of range there.
Adam feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Adam shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!
Adam trying to control the action but Yarborough is working from the bottom.
Yarborough is trying to stand.
Adam controlling the pace. #T4#
Adam stops Yarborough from getting back to his feet.
Adam is taking a breather. Yarborough says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Yarborough is looking to escape.#ES2#
Yarborough kicks Adam off and gets back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Adam.
Yarborough steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adam.
Yarborough swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yarborough misses with a leg kick
and Adam counters with a good low kick that Yarborough was not able to check.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yarborough. Adam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adam missing with a left hand there. Yarborough was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yarborough ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adam moves away.
Adam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yarborough.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yarborough fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adam looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yarborough looks to throw the jab but Adam is out of range.
Adam throws a body punch but Yarborough moves out of range.
Adam 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Yarborough will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Adam moves away from the strike by Yarborough.
Yarborough on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yarborough lands with an overhand left.
Yarborough fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Adam checks a low kick from Yarborough.
Adam with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adam with a nice cross.
Yarborough missing with a left hand there. Adam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yarborough throws a leg kick but Adam sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adam half committed to a counter leg kick.
Adam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yarborough.
Yarborough uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adam.
Yarborough misses with an uppercut.
Adam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yarborough.
Adam moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Adam with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adam 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.
Yarborough lands the left hand.#TD#
Adam drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Yarborough is looking to stand up but Adam isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yarborough swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yarborough wants to stand but Adam is controlling the position.
Adam tries to free his leg and advance position but Yarborough is retaining full guard.
Yarborough is looking to stand up but Adam isn't so interested in that idea.
Adam trying to control but Yarborough is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Adam tries to free his leg and advance position but Yarborough is retaining full guard.
Yarborough is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Adam is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A big right from Yarborough misses.
Yarborough looks to throw the jab but Adam is out of range.
Yarborough tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Adam is able to avoid easily.
Adam is looking to counter punch.
Adam moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Yarborough lands with a shot to the body.
Adam throws a low kick but Yarborough avoids it.
Yarborough tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adam was well out of range. Poor timing from Yarborough.
Adam takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adam misses with a hook. Yarborough ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Yarborough on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adam takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yarborough looks to land a right hand but Adam moved out of range.
Yarborough misses with a looping right.
Yarborough attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Adam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yarborough moves away.
Adam throws a big shot that misses.
Yarborough throws a nice looking combination but Adam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yarborough throws out a loose jab but Adam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yarborough ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adam moves away.
Yarborough throws out a loose jab but Adam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yarborough thumps Adam with a low kick.
Adam is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yarborough looks to throw the jab but Adam is out of range. #T3#
Yarborough ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yarborough lands a nice leg kick that just misses Adam's sensitive parts.
Adam tries to move into range but Yarborough moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yarborough throws a leg kick #TD#
and Adam counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yarborough! #SUB#
Adam is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yarborough has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yarborough is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Adam is controlling him well.
Principo Adam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yarborough keeps working.
Adam looks up at the clock and then as Yarborough takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Adam smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Yarborough is trying to buck Adam off.#T4##SUB#
Adam looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Adam scoring with punches and elbows.
Yarborough is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Adam is controlling him well.#SUB#
Adam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yarborough knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yarborough is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Adam is controlling him well.
Adam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yarborough keeps working.
Adam prevents Yarborough from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Yarborough will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Adam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Adam lands a right hook to the body.
Adam tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yarborough sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adam somewhat.
Yarborough only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Adam swings for the body but Yarborough moves out of range.
James Yarborough seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Yarborough.#TD#
Adam closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Adam lands in his opponent's guard.
Yarborough has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Adam is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Adam is leaning against Yarborough and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Adam is trying to break free.
Yarborough lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adam wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yarborough has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Adam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yarborough wants to slow Adam down by chopping away at his legs.
Yarborough slips under a jab.
Adam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yarborough! But no joy.#T1#
Yarborough misses with a leg kick.
Adam throws a shot from downtown. Yarborough moves away and avoids it.
Yarborough misses with a low kick.
Yarborough throws a hook to the side of Adam's head but Adam sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Adam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adam jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yarborough looks to throw the jab but Adam is out of range.
Yarborough is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Adam looks to score with a jab to the body but Yarborough is just out of range.
Yarborough doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yarborough misses with a body shot.
Adam was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yarborough with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yarborough swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Adam.
Yarborough misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Adam counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yarborough!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adam working the ground and pound.
Adam tries to move into full mount but can't pass Yarborough's legs.
Yarborough is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Adam cracks Yarborough with a big right hand but Yarborough just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T2#
Adam trying to control the position but Yarborough is working away. #SUB#
Adam tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Adam has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Adam throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Yarborough is pushing Adam's head away, looking to escape. Adam manages to hold on to the position though.
Check out the look on Adam's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Adam controlling from side mount.
Principo Adam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yarborough pushes Adam away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Adam gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Adam tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Yarborough is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Yarborough bucks up and tries to throw Adam off but instead Adam has got his back!#T3#
Adam scores with punches from the back.
Adam is looking to control Yarborough but Yarborough is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Yarborough is trying to get back to his feet but Adam has full control of the position and if anything, Yarborough has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Yarborough is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Yarborough wants to get back to his feet.
Adam controls the position.#T4#
Yarborough trying to get back to his feet but Adam is in full control for now. #ES2#
Adam has his opponent's back but Yarborough is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Adam.
Yarborough uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adam.
Adam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yarborough takes one on the button.
Yarborough takes a swing at Adam's ribcage but misses.
Adam throwing a counter right hand but Yarborough manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Yarborough.
Adam attempts a counter takedown but Yarborough avoids it well and moves away.
Yarborough ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adam moves away.
Adam was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Adam lands the left hand.
Yarborough cracks Adam with a good jab.
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!
Adam 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.
Yarborough moves away from the strike by Adam.
Yarborough cracks Adam with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Adam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Yarborough was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adam on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yarborough. Yarborough obviously looking to wear him down.
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 Principo Adam.
I think Yarborough 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Yarborough!
A relieved looking James Yarborough 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:
C228: Ji Woo vs Benedetti II
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Yarborough takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yarborough fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adam.
Adam 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.
Adam avoids the head kick by Yarborough.
Adam staying out of range there.
As Yarborough looks to move away, Adam throws a big counter combo but Yarborough just gets out of the way.
Adam dives in and grabs Yarborough's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yarborough pushes down on Adam's head and hops out.
Adam connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yarborough momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yarborough.
Yarborough throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yarborough was well out of range. Poor timing from Adam.
Yarborough pivots, looking for a leg kick but Adam is out of range and Yarborough settles back down. #CL2#
Yarborough rushes Adam and presses him up against the cage.
Adam throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adam.
A body shot lands from Yarborough.
Yarborough lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yarborough gets underhooks to prevent Adam's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Yarborough manages to break the clinch.
Adam lands with a right hand.
Yarborough lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Adam lands a jab to the head.
Yarborough misses with a straight left.
Yarborough with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick misses from Yarborough.
Adam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yarborough.
Yarborough throws a jab when Adam was well out of range.
Adam misses with a straight left.
Adam checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yarborough misses with a lunging right hand
and Adam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yarborough works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yarborough tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yarborough throws a series of punches but Adam moves out of range.
Adam throwing a counter right hand but Yarborough manages to avoid it.
James Yarborough is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adam lands a body shot.
Yarborough 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.
Yarborough throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Adam was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yarborough.
Adam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adam looks to land a combination but Yarborough avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Yarborough.
Yarborough with a nice calf kick.#T2#
Adam throws a hook but Yarborough blocks it.
Yarborough fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Adam checks it well.
Adam fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Adam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yarborough takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good shot there by Adam.
James Yarborough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yarborough moves away from the strike by Adam.
Yarborough was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Adam bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yarborough's head.
Yarborough walks into a stiff left hand from Adam.
Adam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yarborough on the side of the head.
Yarborough on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yarborough tries a low kick but Adam avoids it.
Yarborough misses with a low kick.
Yarborough attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yarborough misses with an uppercut.
Adam uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yarborough has time to react.
Yarborough keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adam.#T3#
Yarborough throws a chopping leg kick but Adam manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Adam slips under a jab from Yarborough.
Yarborough displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adam throws out the jab.
It seemed like Yarborough was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yarborough uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adam.
A nice side step and Yarborough releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Adam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yarborough swings for the body but Adam moves out of range.
Yarborough buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yarborough on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Adam. Beautiful body shot.
Yarborough lands a nice shot that snaps Adam's head back.
Adam checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Yarborough.
A good leg kick by Yarborough.
Adam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yarborough. Yarborough circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Adam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yarborough with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adam 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.#T4#
Yarborough with the inside leg kick.
Yarborough fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Adam on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yarborough blocks a jab.
Adam is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Adam shoots in but Yarborough avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adam swings widly with a right hand
letting Yarborough counter with a right hand. #TD#
Adam dives in and scores a takedown into Yarborough's guard.
Yarborough has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Adam off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Yarborough lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yarborough steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adam.
Yarborough ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adam moves away.
Yarborough doesn't manage to clinch there - Adam circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adam closes the distance and clinches up with Yarborough, looking for a takedown. Adam pushes Yarborough against the cage but Yarborough circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab, jab by Adam - just one landing.
Yarborough tries to close the distance and clinch but Adam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yarborough throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Yarborough will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Yarborough throws a leg kick
and Adam counters with a nice body shot.
Nice defenses there by Yarborough.
Yarborough looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Yarborough moves away from the strike by Adam.
Adam misses with a hook.
Adam digs a good body shot into Yarborough's ribs.
A jab from Adam finds it's way through Yarborough's defenses.
Adam throws a nice looking combination but Yarborough bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adam throws a good cross that connects.
Adam lands a right hook to the body.
Yarborough misses with a low kick.
Adam throws a body shot but no joy.
Yarborough throws out a counter right but Adam avoids it with no problem.
Adam fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yarborough avoids it really well and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yarborough! But no joy.
Yarborough on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yarborough wants to clinch up but Adam keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Yarborough misses with a low kick.
Yarborough takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Adam looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Adam shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yarborough sprawls well. Yarborough wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adam gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adam lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Adam changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yarborough tries to avoid it but Adam manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yarborough to the ground. Yarborough escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Adam blocks a leg kick.
Adam comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Adam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yarborough uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Adam has time to react.#CL2#
Yarborough drives through and clinches with Adam against the cage.
Yarborough has a couple of punches blocked by Adam.
Adam is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Adam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adam is looking to break free of the clinch but Yarborough has double underhooks. #BC#
Adam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adam has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Adam there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!#TD#
Adam shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Yarborough makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Yarborough staying out of range there.
Yarborough misses the shot to the body.
Adam throws a body punch but Yarborough moves out of range.
Principo Adam is winning the standup battle so far.
Yarborough throws a right and a left that Adam avoids nicely.
Yarborough turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yarborough fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adam swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yarborough throws a jab but it's blocked by Adam.
Yarborough throws a body punch but Adam moves out of range.
A cross from Adam lands.#T3#
Adam throws a body punch but Yarborough moves out of range.
It looks like Adam has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Adam misses with a wild body shot.
Adam ducks under a wild hook from Yarborough.
Adam bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yarborough's head backwards.
Adam jabs at Yarborough's body.
Yarborough throws a low kick, looking for Adam's leg but Adam calmly moves out of range.
Yarborough walks into a stiff left hand from Adam.
Yarborough displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adam.
Yarborough misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adam looks to score with a jab to the body but Yarborough is just out of range.
Adam throws a looping overhand right but Yarborough ducks down to avoid it.
Yarborough listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yarborough misses with the combination.
Yarborough checks a leg kick.
Adam misses with a low kick.#T4#
Yarborough throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Yarborough instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Yarborough breaks from the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Yarborough 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yarborough takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Adam connects with a single shot there.
Yarborough misses with a body shot
and Adam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yarborough does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yarborough takes one to the side of the head.
Adam gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yarborough.
Adam scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Adam. That snapped Yarborough's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yarborough.
Yarborough throws a good cross that connects.
No joy there for Yarborough, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Yarborough misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam 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#
Adam checks a leg kick nicely.
Adam defending well as Yarborough loads up on a big left hand.
Adam throwing a counter right hand but Yarborough manages to avoid it.
Yarborough tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adam was well out of range. Poor timing from Yarborough.
Adam throws a leg kick but Yarborough sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adam lands a really nice looking cross but Yarborough seems unphased.
Adam just misses with a punch to the body.
Adam blocks a head kick by Yarborough.
Yarborough slips under a jab from Adam.
Adam misses with a hook. Yarborough ducked under it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yarborough. That's going to slow Adam down.
Yarborough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam catches Yarborough with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD#
Adam closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yarborough to the mat! Yarborough manages to get full guard.
Yarborough keeping moving, preventing Adam from controlling successfully.
Adam has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Adam stops Yarborough from standing up. #T1##ES2#
Yarborough wriggles free and stands up.
Adam chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yarborough can pounce on him.
Yarborough throws a sloppy head kick and Adam moves out of range easily.
Yarborough tries to close the distance and clinch but Adam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Adam.
Yarborough connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Adam's hands.#TD#
Adam shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Adam is trying to control the action in half guard but Yarborough is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yarborough looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Adam is trying to control. Yarborough wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Adam seems to be looking for submissions.
Adam thows a huge punch but Yarborough dodges it nicely.
Yarborough wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Yarborough makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adam slips a jab from Yarborough.
Adam cracks Yarborough with an open hand slap.
Adam slips a straight right by Yarborough.
Adam throws a hook but Yarborough blocks it.
Yarborough fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Adam checks it well. #T3#
Yarborough misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adam tries to counter with a takedown but Yarborough is quick to defend against it.
Adam cracks Yarborough with an open hand slap.
Adam misses the jab.
Yarborough throws a head kick but Adam moves out of range.
A slow jab from Adam misses its intended target.
A combination from Yarborough does no damage.
Yarborough with the inside leg kick.
Yarborough connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Adam works the jab nicely.
Yarborough uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adam.
Adam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yarborough.
Yarborough avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yarborough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yarborough thows a leg kick but Adam checks it
and Adam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yarborough with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Adam to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yarborough throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Adam counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yarborough! #T4##ES2#
Yarborough sneaks out the side door and pushes Adam away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yarborough.
Adam shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yarborough defends it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yarborough.
Yarborough throws a head kick but Adam moves out of range.
It looked like Adam was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yarborough.
Adam tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yarborough is able to avoid easily.
Adam throws a jab when Yarborough was well out of range.
Adam backing away here, and Yarborough unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Adam darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Adam scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yarborough throws a lazy right hand but Adam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adam scores with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Yarborough.
I think Yarborough 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
C222: Giovanni vs Obama II
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Broderick 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.
Broderick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Broderick throws a hook but Adam blocks it.
Broderick blocks a jab.
Adam shoots in looking for a takedown but Broderick manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adam's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Adam fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like Broderick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adam scores with a sloppy right hand. Broderick should have avoided that one.
Adam moves out of range of the strikes.
Broderick tries to clinch there but Adam circles away.
#TD#
Adam shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Adam was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Broderick manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Adam controlling the action here.
Broderick trying to control from the bottom.
#T1##SUB#
Adam is working for a submission of some sort.
Broderick is looking to control Adam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Broderick avoid being mounted?
Broderick gets back to full guard.
Adam postures up.
Adam slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Broderick wants to hit a sweep here but Adam passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Broderick there! #T2#
Broderick is trying desperately to improve position.
Broderick wants to control but Adam is having none of it.
Broderick working to try and regain half guard.
Adam working the ground and pound effectively.
#CUT#It looks like Hunter Broderick has been cut.
Adam with shots to the head and body - Broderick looks very uncomfortable down there.
Broderick takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Broderick controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Broderick tries to hold on but Adam postures up.#T3#
Adam with good strikes from the mount here!
Adam lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Broderick hang on?#SUB#
Adam has hold of Broderick 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Broderick manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Broderick tries to hold on but Adam postures up.
Adam landing punches.
Adam lands a heavy elbow.
Adam landing strikes from the mount and Broderick is in trouble! #T4#
Adam unloads with some shots from mount but Broderick bucks and avoids them well.
Adam controlling the pace for now.
Broderick can't escape the position.
Broderick tries to hold on but Adam pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Broderick is looking to improve his position but Adam isn't that keen on the idea.
Adam connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Broderick is working to get back to half guard.
Adam raining down hammerfists from mount.
Broderick is desperately trying to improve his position but Adam has a good base and remains in mount.
Adam tries to control but Broderick wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Broderick 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Adam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Broderick .
Adam jabs at Broderick 's body.
Adam misses with a straight right.
Adam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Broderick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Adam shoots in for a takedown but Broderick shows good takedown defense.
Broderick works the jab nicely.
Adam tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Broderick defends well and Adam ends up having to push Broderick into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Broderick throws out a counter right but Adam avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Broderick lands a knee to the body.
Broderick is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Broderick manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam digs a right hand into Broderick 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Broderick 's gas tank.
Hunter Broderick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adam blocks an uppercut.
Adam is leaning against Broderick and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Adam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Adam cracks Broderick with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Adam tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Broderick defends well and Adam ends up having to push Broderick into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Broderick struggles to land a body shot inside as Adam controls his hands.
Broderick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adam blocks it with crossed arms.
Adam blocks an uppercut.
Adam blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Broderick working aggressively here.
#BC#
Adam breaks from the clinch.
Adam connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adam. Broderick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adam misses with a straight left.
Principo Adam is winning the standup battle so far.
Adam closes this distance looking for a takedown but Broderick circles away.
Broderick throws a right hand that Adam ducks under and follows up with a left that Adam also avoids with ease.
Broderick tries to clinch there but Adam circles away.
Broderick thows a leg kick but Adam checks it
letting Adam counter with a right hand. #T2#
Broderick throws a jab but it's blocked by Adam.
Adam swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Adam scores with a jab. Broderick acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Adam digs a good body shot into Broderick 's ribs.
Hunter Broderick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Broderick throws the kick towards the body but Adam avoids it.
Adam throws a right hand that misses
and Broderick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adam looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Broderick is fending him off so far but Adam persists. Nope, Broderick circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Adam with that takedown attempt.
Broderick throws a fast counter high kick but Adam manages to duck under it in time.
Adam looks to throw the jab but Broderick is out of range.
Broderick throws a half hearted mid kick.
That kick from Broderick tenderised Adam's leg. Adam is trying to keep his angry face on.
Broderick jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Broderick walks into a stiff left hand from Adam.
Adam misses with a hook to the body
letting Broderick counter with a right hand. #T3#
Adam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adam shoots in but no luck this time.
Broderick throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Adam.
Nice jab there from Adam.
Adam throws a hook but Broderick avoids it easily.
Adam takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adam throws a jab when Broderick was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Broderick . Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Broderick does it's job there.
Broderick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adam.
Adam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Broderick but Broderick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A big right from Adam misses.
Adam fails with the takedown
enabling Broderick to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Adam misses with a hook.
Broderick slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Adam scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Broderick tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Adam presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB#
Adam has hold of Broderick 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Broderick manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Broderick regains half guard.
Adam prevents Broderick from improving his position.
Adam working over Broderick with some ground and pound. Broderick looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hunter Broderick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hunter Broderick '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#
Adam fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Broderick .
Broderick throws a combination. Adam tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Adam misses the shot to the body.
Broderick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adam lands a nice looking body shot.
Adam looks to land a right hand but Broderick moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam misses with a body shot
and Broderick counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Adam scores with a jab to the jaw.
Crunch! Broderick slams his shin into Adam's torso.
Broderick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Adam throws a hook to the side of Broderick 's head but Broderick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Broderick fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Adam is out of range.
Broderick misses with a head kick.
Broderick with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Broderick swinging wildly here.
It looked like Adam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Broderick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adam. That did some damage!
Adam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adam lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Broderick defending well as Adam loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Adam looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T2#
Adam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adam works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Broderick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adam is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Adam is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Broderick defends it well.
Broderick is trying to control but can't.
Adam trying to control the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Broderick is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Broderick is looking for a sweep. Adam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Broderick makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Broderick .
Broderick is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Adam 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.
Adam lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Principo Adam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adam trying to control but Broderick is working from the bottom.
Broderick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #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.
Adam throwing strikes from guard but Broderick blocks nicely.
Broderick trying to keep a closed guard but Adam is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adam scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Adam throws a hook to the side of Broderick 's head but Broderick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adam cracks a nice hook into Broderick 's ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Broderick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Broderick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adam swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Adam fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Broderick avoids it really well and circles away.
Broderick throws a big counter head kick but Adam avoids it with no problem.
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 Principo Adam.
I think Adam has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Principo Adam!
A very excited looking Principo Adam rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Hunter Broderick stepped up to the mic, saying 'You dropped my career win percentage by 1.42%! Thanks, Obama.'. |
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Event:
C217: Kahn vs Menday
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Adam throws a good cross that connects.
A leg kick checked by Adam.
Irwin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Irwin misses its intended target.
Irwin tries to clinch there but Adam circles away.
Adam with a jab.
Adam bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Adam looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Irwin wants to get back to full guard but Adam has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irwin is trying to get back to half guard.
Adam working away.
Irwin keeps Adam under control for a moment.
Irwin taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T1#
Irwin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Adam's best efforts.
Irwin is looking for a sweep. Adam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adam slows the pace down in half guard.
Irwin is trying to get back to full guard.
Irwin trying to control from the bottom.
Adam works his way into full mount!
Irwin tries to lock up and control but Adam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Adam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Irwin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Irwin wants to control but Adam is having none of it.
Adam putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Adam controlling the pace for now.
Adam with the ground and pound from mount.
Irwin wants to control but Adam is having none of it.
Irwin is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Adam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Irwin is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Adam controlling his opponent.
Adam prevents Irwin from getting the reversal.
Adam avoids the attempt from Irwin to control.
Adam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Irwin is looking to escape.
Adam controlling the position easily from mount.
Irwin tries to lock up and control but Adam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Adam controlling from the full mount.
Irwin tries to lock up and control but Adam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Adam is working for a guillotine from mount but Irwin frees his head quite easily.
Irwin tries to lock up and control but Adam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irwin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Adam stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Adam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irwin moves away.
Adam scores with a jab. Irwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Irwin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adam changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A shot to the body from Irwin misses
and Adam counters with a left to the body.
Adam looks to land a left hand but Irwin moved out of range nicely.
Irwin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Adam connects with a crisp jab.
Adam dodges the punch combination from Irwin.
Irwin staying out of range there.
Irwin looks to land a right hand but Adam moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin digs a good hook to Adam's body.
Irwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irwin takes a swing at Adam's ribcage but misses.
It looks like Adam has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Adam cracks Irwin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Adam looks to land a combination. Irwin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
Irwin throws a lazy right hand but Adam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Adam misses its target.
Adam scores with a leg kick.
Adam shoots in but no luck this time.
Irwin misses with a straight left.
Adam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irwin throws out the jab.
Irwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adam scoring well with a low kick there.
Adam jabs Irwin right on the nose. Irwin blinks but takes it well.
Irwin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Irwin there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Irwin clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Adam manages to break the clinch.
Adam throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Irwin's waist but Irwin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adam off to one side.
A swing and a miss from Adam.
Adam missing with a left hand there. Irwin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adam fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Irwin leaves Adam with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irwin moves away from the strike by Adam.
Irwin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Irwin misses with a shot to the body
and Adam counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, jab by Adam - just one landing.
A big right from Irwin misses.
Irwin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adam counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Adam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irwin.
Adam tries to counter with a takedown but Irwin is quick to defend against it.
Irwin throws a looping overhand right but Adam ducks down to avoid it.
Adam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irwin.
Adam tries to score a power double leg takedown but Irwin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adam somewhat.#T3#
Irwin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Irwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adam scores with a jab. Irwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Irwin moves forwards but Adam connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Irwin.
Joe Irwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irwin avoids the body shot from Adam.
Principo Adam is winning the standup battle so far.
Adam connects with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adam, as that shot connected.
Adam uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Irwin has time to react.
Nice uppercut lands for Adam. That snapped Irwin's head back.
Adam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irwin can do to turn this around?
Adam lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irwin throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Adam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Irwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adam.
Adam connects with a crisp jab.
Adam lands a nice shot that snaps Irwin's head back.
Adam tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Irwin slips a jab from Adam.
Adam lands a head shot.
Adam blocks a jab.
Irwin tries to clinch there but Adam circles away.
#TD#
Adam looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Adam passes Irwin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Irwin tries to roll over but Adam keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam dominated that second round.
That's time! Adam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Adam lands a nice hook to Irwin's body. Irwin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Irwin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Adam working aggressively here.
Adam wants to get back to striking at distance but Irwin won't allow it.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the head but Adam blocks with his arms.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Adam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Irwin tries to clinch up but Adam circles away and keeps his distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Irwin, as that shot connected.
Adam bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Irwin's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Adam.
Irwin tries to counter with a clinch but Adam shakes him off and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Adam. Beautiful body shot.
Adam misses with a body shot.
Adam throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab by Adam.#T1#
Adam tests Irwin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Irwin throws a hook but Adam avoids it easily.
Irwin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Irwin connects with an inside leg kick.
Irwin looks to land a right hand but Adam moved out of range.
Adam throws a shot to the body.
Adam misses with a looping left.
Adam misses with a hook.
Good work by Adam as he checks the leg kick.
Jab, jab by Adam - just one landing.
Adam scores with a jab. Irwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Adam circles away from the clinch attempt
and Adam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joe Irwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Adam connects with a right hand. Irwin shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Adam manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Irwin on his heels. He'll look to pass Irwin's guard now, I'm sure.
Irwin has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Adam has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Adam throws a punch but it's blocked by Irwin.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the head but Adam blocks with his arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Irwin misses with a knee to the head.
Adam lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adam is looking to take this one to the mat.
Irwin misses with a knee to the head.
Irwin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adam drops down looking for an ankle pick but Irwin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Irwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Irwin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adam keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3#
Adam lands a right hook to the body.
Adam smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Irwin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adam.
Adam tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Irwin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Irwin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Principo Adam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Irwin throws an overhand right that lands on Adam's shoulder, as Adam tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Adam shoots in and gets a takedown into Irwin's guard.
Adam is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Principo Adam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Irwin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adam defends well.
Adam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Irwin pulls Adam in close to his closed guard and prevents Adam from doing any damage or advancing position.
Irwin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adam manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adam is adopting a defensive guard.
Adam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Principo Adam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adam, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Principo Adam!
A less than humble Principo Adam misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
C212: Kersikov vs Haggar
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Adam scores with a nice right hand.
Giovanni slips a jab from Adam.
Despite the aggression on Giovanni's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Giovanni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Giovanni lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adam circles away quickly and effectively.
Left hook, right uppercut from Giovanni.
Giovanni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adam. That did some damage!
Giovanni throws a leg kick that misses.
Adam scores with a body shot.
Adam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adam. Giovanni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adam steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Giovanni. That one must have hurt.
Sonny Giovanni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adam misses the jab.
Adam throws a hook but Giovanni avoids it easily.
Giovanni scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Giovanni.
Adam takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Giovanni walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adam checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Giovanni throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Adam shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Giovanni sprawls well. Giovanni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adam gets slowly back to his feet.
Giovanni thows a body kick. Adam tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Adam throws a body shot but no joy.
Adam throws a lazy right hand but Giovanni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Giovanni chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Giovanni lands with a slapping head kick.
Adam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Giovanni but Giovanni pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adam chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Giovanni can pounce on him.
#TD#
Adam shoots in and bounces Giovanni off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Giovanni has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Adam has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
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!
Giovanni throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adams head. #BC#
Adam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Giovanni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adam.
A cross from Adam lands.
Adam takes one to the side of the head.
Adam looks to land a right hand but Giovanni moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Adam.
Giovanni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adam.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adam. Giovanni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Giovanni misses with a hook to the body
letting Adam counter with a right hand.
Adam scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Giovanni ducks under a wild hook from Adam.
Giovanni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Giovanni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Adam misses the target.
Giovanni misses with a body kick.#T3#
Giovanni takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Giovanni tries to land a front kick but Adam steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Giovanni throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sonny Giovanni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Giovanni throws a series of punches but Adam avoids them all with ease.
Giovanni takes a swing at Adam's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Adam was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Giovanni.
Adam slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Adam misses the target.
Adam lands a jab to the nose.
Adam throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Giovanni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Adam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Giovanni fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Adam checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Adam misses with a looping right.
Adam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Giovanni moves away.
Giovanni blocks a jab.
Giovanni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Giovanni leaves Adam with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Adam comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Giovanni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Giovanni appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adam throws the left hand but Giovanni avoids the punch easily.
Giovanni fails to land with a series of punches.
Giovanni misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Adam counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Giovanni manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Adam jumps guard.
Giovanni trying to control but Adam is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adam is trying to control the position but Giovanni postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sonny Giovanni will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Adam walks forward, straight into a front kick from Giovanni.
Adam moves out of range of the strikes.
Adam getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Adam tries to bum rush Giovanni with a series of wild strikes but Giovanni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adam does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Giovanni misses with a body kick.
Adam appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Giovanni looks for the body kick but Adam saw that one coming.
Giovanni just misses with a punch to the body.
Adam drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Adam misses the jab.
Giovanni follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Giovanni avoids the body shot from Adam.
Adam will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Giovanni.
Adam swings for the body but Giovanni moves out of range.
Giovanni lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Giovanni throws a push kick but Adam slaps the foot to one side.
Sonny Giovanni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Giovanni. #T1#
Adam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Giovanni moves away.
Adam ducks under a wild hook from Giovanni.
Giovanni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adam.
Giovanni let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Giovanni looks to throw the jab but Adam is out of range.
Adam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Giovanni.
Adam scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Adam misses.
Adam is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Adam lands with an uppercut that bounces Giovanni off the cage and back into range.
Adam misses with a hook.
Adam closes the distance and clinches up with Giovanni, looking for a takedown. Adam pushes Giovanni against the cage but Giovanni circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adam staying out of range there.
Giovanni throws a shot from downtown. Adam moves away and avoids it.
Giovanni throws out a loose jab but Adam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Giovanni misses with the body kick#TD#
and Adam counters with a shoot takedown. Giovanni fights it but they end up in guard.
Adam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
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!
Adam throwing strikes from guard but Giovanni blocks nicely.
Adam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Adam trying to control but Giovanni is working from the bottom.
Adam sitting in guard here, content to control.
Giovanni seems keen to control Adam's posture.
Adam pushes down on Giovanni's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Adam wants to pass the guard but Giovanni is defending well. #SUB#
Adam is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Giovanni has managed to free his arm - good work.
Adam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Adam is trying to control. Giovanni wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Adam has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Giovanni finds it's way round the side to connect with Adam's head.
Adam throws a shot from downtown. Giovanni moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Adam misses its intended target.
Giovanni checks a leg kick nicely.
Giovanni throws a front kick that sends Adam stumbling back into the cage.
Adam connects with a body shot that sends Giovanni's belly button to the back.
Giovanni shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Giovanni misses with a looping left.
Adam blocks a jab.
Giovanni lets loose with a powerful body kick. Adam will feel that in the morning.
Giovanni throws a front kick that sends Adam stumbling back into the cage.
Giovanni misses with a hook. Adam ducked under it nicely.
Adam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Principo Adam will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Giovanni lands a nice looking body kick.
Giovanni thuds a left hand into Adam's body.
Adam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Giovanni.
Giovanni looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Adam avoids the head kick by Giovanni.
Adam throwing a counter right hand but Giovanni manages to avoid it.
Adam checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Giovanni lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Adam throws a hook to the side of Giovanni's head but Giovanni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adam lands with an overhand left.
Adam avoids a kick to the body.
Adam defending well as Giovanni loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam shoots in for a double leg but Giovanni sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Giovanni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Adam was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Adam misses the body punch
and Giovanni counters with a good, hard body kick but Adam shrugs it off.
Giovanni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adam throws a hook but Giovanni avoids it easily.
Giovanni moves out of range as Adam strikes.#T1#
Giovanni throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Adam counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Giovanni felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Giovanni preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Adam prevents Giovanni from improving his position.
Adam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Adam prevents Giovanni from improving his position.
Adam working Giovanni over with strikes. #T2#
Adam is keen to just control but Giovanni is a slippery customer.
Adam working Giovanni over with strikes.
Adam trying to control from half guard but Giovanni is working away.
Adam slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Adam is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Giovanni has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Adam controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Giovanni takes a swing at Adam's ribcage but misses.
Giovanni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Adam misses with a hook. Giovanni ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Giovanni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Giovanni.
Giovanni misses with a double jab
and Adam counters with a nice uppercut.
Adam walks into a jab.
Giovanni has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Giovanni there as he acknowledges the shot.
Adam misses with a hook. Giovanni ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Adam fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Adam throws a hook but Giovanni blocks it.
Giovanni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adam. That did some damage!
Giovanni throws a shot from downtown. Adam moves away and avoids it.
Adam misses with a straight left.
Giovanni staying out of range there.
Giovanni looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Adam slips under a jab from Giovanni.
Giovanni lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Giovanni looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Giovanni tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adam shoots in and drives through. Giovanni sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adam misses with a looping left.
Adam connects with a single shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sonny Giovanni.
I think Giovanni 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonny Giovanni!
Sonny Giovanni thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
C209: Ji Woo vs Perkele
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Adam jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Phillips slips under a jab.
Adam with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phillips to score with a decent uppercut.
Adam with a hook.
Adam misses with a wild body shot.
Phillips flicks out a counter leg kick but Adam steps away.
Adam throws a body shot but no joy.
Phillips tries to work over Adam's front leg with a kick but Adam checks it.
Phillips walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Adam catches Phillips with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Phillips has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Adam cracks Phillips with an open hand slap.
Phillips throws the left hand but Adam avoids the punch easily.
Phillips takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Phillips misses.
Phillips throws a lazy right hand but Adam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Adam checks a leg kick.
Phillips gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adam.
Adam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Adam scores with a sloppy right hand. Phillips should have avoided that one.
Adam scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jack Phillips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Adam misses.
Phillips flicks out a counter leg kick but Adam steps away.
Phillips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Adam feints and as Phillips raises his hands in defense, Adam changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Phillips being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Phillips looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Phillips looking to control.
#SUB2#
Phillips is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adam is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adam is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Adam postures up and lands a big shot to Phillips's brow.
Adam trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adam scoring with punches to the head and body.
Phillips looking for a sweep. Not yet Phillips, not yet.
Phillips can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adam controls the pace.
Adam wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving. #SUB2#
Phillips has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adam can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Adam advances to half guard. #SUB#
Adam is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Phillips sees it coming and defends easily.
Phillips on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Adam trying to control the action but Phillips is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Adam is thwarting Phillips's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Adam is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phillips does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Phillips misses with a straight right.
Adam misses the jab.
A slow jab from Phillips misses its intended target.
Adam throws a right hand that misses
and Phillips counters with a nice body shot.
Adam throws a right hand that Phillips ducks under and follows up with a left that Phillips also avoids with ease.
It looks like Adam has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Decent striking displayed by Adam there.
Adam slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Adam misses the target.#TD#
Adam bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Adam staying calm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Adam moves out of range of the strikes.
Adam swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Principo Adam is winning the standup battle so far.
Adam bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Phillips's head backwards.
Phillips looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Adam looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Adam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Principo Adam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adam preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Phillips looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adam is one step ahead there.
Adam controls from within his opponent's guard.
Adam working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Phillips's head.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Phillips looking for a sweep. Not yet Phillips, not yet.
Adam trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Adam scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Phillips is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Phillips is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Adam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phillips keeps working. #T3#
Phillips is looking for a sweep.
Phillips can't do much from the bottom here.
Phillips is trying to escape the position but Adam is controlling the position.
Phillips gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Adam controlling the position easily from mount.
Adam lands a nice shot to the head. #T4#
Adam controlling the position easily from mount.
Phillips is trying desperately to improve position.
Adam landing strikes from the mount.
Adam looking to control and managing it successfully.
Adam's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phillips is squirming around, avoiding Adam's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Phillips stuffs the takedown.
Adam fails with a takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Adam finds it's target.
Adam dives in for a single leg takedown but Phillips sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adam blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Adam.
Phillips misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Adam. #BC#
Adam breaks the clinch.
Adam ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Phillips takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phillips throws a hook but Adam avoids it easily.
Adam blocks a jab.
Phillips needs to keep his hands up - Adam had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Nice jab there from Adam.
Adam listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Adam cracks Phillips with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Adam shoots in and gets a takedown into Phillips's guard.
Adam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Adam trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Phillips is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adam scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Adam from controlling successfully.
Adam is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Phillips is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Adam pushing down on Phillips's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Adam is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Phillips is trying to control but can't.
Adam trying to pass the guard but Phillips defending well. #T3##SUB#
Adam is working for a kimura but Phillips is defending it quite comfortably.
Phillips is staying active underneath Adam, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Principo Adam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Phillips avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adam throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phillips stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot by Adam.
Phillips throws a poor cross that misses
and Adam counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Adam lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Phillips thumps Adam with a low kick.
Phillips throws a hook but Adam blocks it.
Phillips doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phillips bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adam moves out of range as Phillips strikes.
Adam connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Adam throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Phillips tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Adam is in Phillips's guard.
Adam looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Adam wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Principo Adam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adam 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Principo Adam!
A less than humble Principo Adam misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
C205: Bonaparte vs Chukwuma
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Adam throws a hook but Spencer avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Spencer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adam thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Adam scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Adam tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Adam advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer taking shots to the head.
Spencer holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Adam tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T1#
Adam wants to control the pace but Spencer is squirming around nicely.
Spencer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spencer working to try and regain half guard.
Adam looking to control but Spencer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Adam throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Spencer because Adam loaded up on that one.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spencer can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Adam unloads with some shots from mount but Spencer bucks and avoids them well.
Adam looking to control and managing it successfully.
Adam with a couple of short strikes.
Spencer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Adam takes Spencer's back.
Adam seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Adam struggling to keep hold of the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Adam controlling the positon.#SUB#
Adam sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Spencer taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Principo Adam!
A less than humble Principo Adam misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
C200: Kahn vs Titus
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Nakamura defending well as Adam loads up on a big left hand.
Adam lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nakamura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Adam on the side of the head.
Adam misses with a hook. Nakamura ducked under it nicely.
Adam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Nakamura closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Adam's guard.
Nakamura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakamura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nakamura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Adam pulls Nakamura in close to prevent any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nakamura working his ground and pound in the gym.
Nakamura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Nakamura stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Adam throws up his legs and catches Nakamura in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Nakamura tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Adam! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Principo Adam!
Principo Adam bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 37
Date: May 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Principo Adam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 19 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Zan gets tackled into the ropes by Adam. Adam maintains the clinch.
Adam is breathing heavily.#TD#
Adam has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Zan is trying to keep an underhook but Adam manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Adam (2) vs (0) Zan
Zan gets full guard.#SUB2#
Zan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Zan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Adam forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Zan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Zan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Zan is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Adam is tapping! Great win for Zan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tan Zan!
During a confident post fight interview, Tan Zan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
C194: Nakagawa vs Adam II
Date: May 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Nakagawa.
We've been hearing reports that Nakagawa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Adam is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nakagawa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Adam getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Adam misses with a looping left.
Nakagawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Nakagawa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nakagawa is looking to take a break and control but Adam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adam is trying to improve his position.
Adam felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nakagawa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nakagawa working the ground and pound.#SUB#
Nakagawa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nakagawa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Nakagawa lands a few punches from side control.
Adam is looking to reverse the position.
Adam seems a little lost for a moment, as Nakagawa dominates the positioning.
Adam manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Adam is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nakagawa defends it well.
Nakagawa 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.
Nakagawa gets full guard.
Adam preventing the sweep.
Adam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakagawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakagawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adam is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Nakagawa looking for a guillotine here but Adam defends easily.
#T2#
Adam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakagawa is keeping the position for now.
Adam postures up in Nakagawa's guard and throws a big left but Nakagawa blocks it.
Adam landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakagawa keeping full guard, as Adam tries to pass.
Adam is working Nakagawa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nakagawa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nakagawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adam stopping the sweep attempt from Nakagawa.
Adam tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakagawa is retaining full guard. #T3#
Adam is looking to work some ground and pound but Nakagawa has wrist control.
Adam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakagawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Adam's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Adam is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Adam scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakagawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Nakagawa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adam defends well.
Adam must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Adam postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nakagawa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Adam, into his guard. #REVR#
Nakagawa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Nakagawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adam swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Adam looking for a guillotine here but Nakagawa defends easily.
Adam is looking to sweep but instead, Nakagawa has passed into half guard.
Nakagawa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Nakagawa is working for a submission of some sort.
Adam moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Adam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakagawa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Adam looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nakagawa passes into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Adam throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Nakagawa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Adam's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adam is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Nakagawa looking to control.
Adam looking to pass the guard.
Nakagawa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nakagawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adam landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Nakagawa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam pushing down on Nakagawa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Adam lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Nakagawa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nakagawa wants to sweep but no luck.
Adam landing some decent shots from guard.
Nakagawa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nakagawa working the head and body with strikes.
Adam moves into full guard.
Nakagawa stands and throws Adam's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adam is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Nakagawa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nakagawa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Adam tries to bench press Nakagawa off him but Nakagawa keeps the position.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB#
Nakagawa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nakagawa wants to control but Adam is keeping him busy.
Adam is looking to regain half guard here but Nakagawa keeps moving and retains side control.
Adam is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nakagawa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Adam is pressing down on Nakagawa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Adam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Adam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3##SUB2#
Adam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakagawa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Adam tries to roll over but Nakagawa keeps him under control.
Adam wants to get back to full guard but Nakagawa has passed into side control.
Adam gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Nakagawa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nakagawa lands with a punch from half guard.
Nakagawa is pressing down on Adam's thigh, looking to free his foot. Adam is holding on for now. #T4#
Adam gets full guard.#SUB2#
Adam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Adam looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Adam looking for subs off his back but Nakagawa has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Adam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adam tries to get to full guard but Nakagawa has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakagawa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Adam is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shinnosuke Nakagawa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Adam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adam loads up on a big right hand but Nakagawa slips the punch.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Adam lands a glancing blow to the side of Nakagawa's head.
Adam missing with a left hand there. Nakagawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adam throws a looping overhand right but Nakagawa ducks down to avoid it.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Adam fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nakagawa misses with a straight right.
Adam is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nakagawa with a body shot.
A jab from Nakagawa misses.
Nakagawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adam.
Nakagawa staying out of range there.
Nakagawa misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Adam but Adam pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nakagawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adam.
Adam scores with a sloppy right hand. Nakagawa should have avoided that one.
Adam looks to land a right hand but Nakagawa moved out of range.#T1#
Nakagawa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Adam 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.
Nakagawa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Adam tries to avoid it but Nakagawa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Adam to the ground. Adam escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Principo Adam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakagawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adam was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakagawa.
Adam throws out a loose jab but Nakagawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adam bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nakagawa's head backwards.
Nakagawa defending well as Adam loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Nakagawa misses.
Adam misses with a straight right.
Nakagawa slips a jab from Adam.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Adam scores with a sloppy right hand. Nakagawa should have avoided that one.
Adam throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a shoot takedown. Adam fights it but they end up in guard.
Nakagawa wants to control from the top but Adam keeps moving.
Nakagawa is pushing down on Adam's leg trying to pass to half guard. Adam is fighting to maintain full guard but Nakagawa has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Adam wants to improve his position but Nakagawa is controlling well.
Nakagawa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adam is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nakagawa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nakagawa with a couple of short strikes.
Adam gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Adam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adam gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Adam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakagawa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Adam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Adam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Nakagawa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Nakagawa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Nakagawa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Adam is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nakagawa working the ground and pound.#T4#
Adam is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nakagawa off and has taken his back!
Adam controlling well, preventing Nakagawa from escaping the position.
Adam scores with punches to the body. #SUB2#
Adam looking for the choke but no joy.
Adam has the hooks in. Nakagawa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Adam has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Nakagawa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Adam winds up and cracks Nakagawa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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!
Nakagawa manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Nakagawa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice uppercut lands for Adam. That snapped Nakagawa's head back.
Nakagawa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nakagawa checks a low kick from Adam.
Nakagawa feinted with a counter takedown.
Adam misses with a hook
#TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nakagawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adam keeps working.
Adam is looking for a sweep. Nakagawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nakagawa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Adam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Nakagawa prevents Adam from improving his position.
Nakagawa winds up and cracks Adam with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nakagawa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Adam manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nakagawa won't allow Adam to sweep him here.
Adam keeping moving, preventing Nakagawa from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nakagawa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nakagawa has managed to get both his arms back between Adam's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Adam has his foot on Nakagawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nakagawa works his way back into a safe position though.
Adam is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nakagawa passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Nakagawa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Adam knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Nakagawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adam keeps working.
Adam manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nakagawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nakagawa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Adam is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nakagawa prevents Adam from improving his position.#SUB2#
Adam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nakagawa pulls his head out easily.
Nakagawa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Adam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Nakagawa is trying to work for a kimura but Adam is defending well.
#T3#
Nakagawa is keen to just control but Adam is a slippery customer.
Adam is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Adam with the active half guard here but Nakagawa passes nicely into side control.#SUB#
Nakagawa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Adam knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Adam tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nakagawa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Adam gets back to half guard.
Nakagawa wants to control but Adam is keeping him busy.
Nakagawa lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Adam looking for submissions off his back.
Adam is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Nakagawa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa had his way with Principo Adam in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Adam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakagawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakagawa walks into a left hand.
Adam uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big left from Adam misses.
Adam with a nice cross.
Adam connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Adam throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakagawa.
Principo Adam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakagawa closes the distance and clinches up with Adam, looking for a takedown. Nakagawa pushes Adam against the cage but Adam circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nakagawa just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Adam misses.
Adam misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Adam as he connects with a hook.
Adam throws a lazy right hand but Nakagawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1##CL#
Nakagawa has closed the distance and engaged Adam in a clinch.
Adam lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nakagawa backwards.
Adam makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Adam is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Adam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakagawa's elbow.
Adam tries to pull guard but Nakagawa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nakagawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adam's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakagawa.
Adam lands an uppercut.
Adam lands a nice shot to the body.
Nakagawa misses with a body punch.
Adam lands a body shot.
Nakagawa jumps guard but Adam stands there with Nakagawa around his waist. Nakagawa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A head punch on the inside from Nakagawa fails to land.
Nakagawa prevents a body shot from Adam. #T2#
Nakagawa wants to take the fight to the mat but Adam manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adam misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Nakagawa manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Adam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nakagawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adam is one step ahead there.
Adam wants to pass the guard but Nakagawa is keeping the position.
Principo Adam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adam landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Nakagawa has his foot on Adam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Adam works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Adam looking to pass the guard.
Adam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakagawa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Adam wants to get back to full guard.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adam tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Adam tries to roll over but Nakagawa keeps him under control.
Nakagawa performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4##SUB2#
Adam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nakagawa pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nakagawa in particular looking to stall.
Nakagawa wants to take a breather but Adam is having none of it. #SUB2#
Adam looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Adam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adam wants to get back to full guard but Nakagawa has mounted him!
And that's the end of the fight!
Principo Adam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nakagawa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa retains his middleweight title!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 28
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Principo Adam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Abraham Durden!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Adam has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Adam works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Adam (2) vs (0) Durden
Durden looking for a sweep. Not yet Durden, not yet.
Adam wants to pass the guard but Durden is keeping the position.#SUB#
Adam is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Adam tries to free his leg and advance position but Durden is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Durden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Adam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Adam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam passes Durden's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Adam is working for a submission of some sort.
Adam passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Adam (5) vs (0) Durden#T1#
Durden is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Adam looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Adam working for a guillotine from mount but Durden is in no mood to give up.
Adam prevents Durden from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Adam is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Durden has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Adam looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Durden keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Adam working for a submission but Durden is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Adam working for a guillotine from mount but Durden is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Adam looking to secure an arm triangle but Durden defends it well. #T2##SUB#
Adam looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Adam prevents Durden from getting the reversal.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Adam working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Adam moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Adam (8) vs (0) Durden
Durden is trying to break free.
Durden rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Durden actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Adam looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Adam is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3##SUB#
Adam is looking for a kimura but Durden is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Adam to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Durden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Adam is trying for a kimura here. Durden looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Adam wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Principo Adam!
After the fight, Principo Adam was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 27
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Principo Adam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 13 losses; Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Adam pushes White Jr up against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
Adam gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Adam (2) vs (0) White Jr#SUB#
White Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Adam.
#SUB#
Adam is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Adam moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Adam (5) vs (0) White Jr#SUB#
Adam tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Adam has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Adam tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Adam (7) vs (0) White Jr
White Jr prevents Adam from taking his back.
White Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T1#
Adam fails to advance to White Jr's back. #SUB#
Adam has control of White Jr's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and White Jr regains control of the situation pretty easily.
White Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Adam works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Adam (10) vs (0) White Jr
Adam seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but White Jr is holding on tight.
White Jr is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Adam is going oldschool here, as he tries to force White Jr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so White Jr shrugs it off.
White Jr gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Adam is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Adam is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2##SUB2#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adam pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Adam is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, White Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Adam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
White Jr is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Adam is looking for a kimura but White Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Adam to get the leverage. #SUB#
Adam in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. White Jr tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Adam!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Principo Adam!
Principo Adam bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Bruce White Jr had this to say: 'I'll be back!'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 26
Date: May 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Principo Adam!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Adam gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Okoye tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Adam just stands there and leans against the ropes.#TD2#
Adam pulls Okoye into guard.
Adam keeping full guard, as Okoye tries to pass. #SUB2#
Adam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Okoye pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adam is keeping the position for now.
Adam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Okoye is one step ahead there.
Okoye trying to control the position from guard on top but Adam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Adam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Okoye can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Adam had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Okoye defends it easily.
Okoye wants to control from the top but Adam keeps moving.
Adam wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Okoye wants to control from the top but Adam keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adam is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (0) vs (2) Adam
Adam is looking to advance position but Okoye has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Okoye (4) vs (2) Adam#SUB#
Okoye looking to secure an arm triangle but Adam defends it well.
Adam is desperately trying to improve his position but Okoye has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Okoye with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Okoye prevents Adam from getting the reversal.
Adam regains half guard.#T2#
Adam wants to get back to full guard.
Adam keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Okoye is looking for a kimura but Adam is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Okoye to get the leverage.
Adam felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Adam gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Adam has his foot on Okoye's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Okoye works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Okoye wants to control from the top but Adam keeps moving. #SUB2#
Adam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Okoye looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Adam is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Adam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Okoye manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (4) vs (4) Adam#T3##SUB#
Okoye is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Adam passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (4) vs (7) Adam#SUB2#
Adam goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Okoye has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Adam but great work by Okoye. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Okoye (8) vs (7) Adam#SUB#
Okoye tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Adam is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Okoye off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Okoye (8) vs (11) Adam#SUB2#
Adam is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Okoye is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Principo Adam!
Principo Adam decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 25
Date: May 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Principo Adam!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Adam moves into range and clinches up with Bennett.#TD#
Bennett works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (0) Adam#SUB#
Bennett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Adam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bennett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adam swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Adam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bennett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bennett pushing down on Adam's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Bennett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Adam doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bennett. #SUB#
Bennett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bennett seems to be working for a kimura but Adam defends the submission attempt.
Adam makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adam.#T1##SUB2#
Bennett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bennett has managed to get both his arms back between Adam's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bennett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bennett stopping the sweep attempt from Adam.#SUB2#
Adam has his foot on Bennett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bennett works his way back into a safe position though.
Bennett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adam is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Adam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Bennett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bennett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bennett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adam is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Adam working for a triangle but Bennett defends it easily.
#T2#
Adam can't keep his opponent in guard - Bennett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Adam is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Bennett is working for a kimura but Adam is defending it quite comfortably.
Adam tries to roll over but Bennett keeps him under control.
Adam is pressing down on Bennett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Our spies down at at GWad's Playpen inform us that Adam has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB#
Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Adam tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bennett tries to free his leg and advance position but Adam is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Bennett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Bennett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Bennett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Adam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bennett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Adam looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Bennett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Bennett drops back looking for a leg! Adam is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adam manages to kick Bennett off! Bennett jumps back into Adam's guard. #SUB2#
Adam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4##SUB#
Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Adam keeping full guard, as Bennett tries to pass. #SUB#
Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Adam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Bennett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Adam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bennett defends well.#SUB#
Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T5#
Bennett tries to free his leg and advance position but Adam is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Adam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bennett is aware though and is defending well.
Adam is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Adam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bennett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Adam can't keep his opponent in guard - Bennett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bennett is pressing down on Adam's thigh, looking to free his foot. Adam is holding on for now. #SUB#
Bennett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Adam is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bennett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bennett's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bennett (2) vs (4) Adam
Adam controlling well, preventing Bennett from escaping the position.
#T6##SUB2#
Adam is looking for the choke from the back position but Bennett is controlling his hands well.
Bennett tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Adam is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bennett is defending well though. Adam let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Adam has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Adam working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Bennett defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Adam has the hooks in. Bennett is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Bennett preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Adam.
I really don't envy Bennett right now.
#SUB2#
Adam has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bennett tries to roll but Adam sticks to his back.
#T7#
Bennett tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Adam is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bennett is surviving well by controlling Adam's body position as best he can.
Bennett is looking to improve his position but Adam isn't that keen on the idea.
Bennett is controlling an arm, preventing Adam from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Bennett tries to reverse the position but Adam maintains control.#SUB2#
Adam looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bennett sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Adam is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adam pulls his head out easily. #T8##SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adam pulls his head out easily.
Bennett is looking for a sweep. Adam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adam pulls his head out easily.
Bennett is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Adam wants to work for an arm triangle but Bennett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Adam is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Adam is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T9##SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Adam is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bennett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Adam. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Adam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bennett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Adam is looking for a kimura here.
#T10#
Adam wants to pass to mount but Bennett is defending the position. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Adam uses his free foot to push down on Bennett's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bennett. Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (2) vs (7) Adam
Bennett is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Bennett defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Adam. #SUB2#
Adam jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bennett manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bennett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Adam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Adam tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T11#
Bennett gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Adam is trying for a kimura here. Bennett looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Adam wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Principo Adam!
Principo Adam bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 24
Date: May 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 8 losses; Smash Adams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Principo Adam!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Adams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adam pinned against the ropes. Adam gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Adam closes the distance and clinches.
Adams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Adam prevents it.
Adams drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smash Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Adam gets control of Adams's arms and successfully pulls guard. Adam will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Adams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Adams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Adam has his foot on Adams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Adams works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Adams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adams has managed to get both his arms back between Adam's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Adam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Adam wants to sweep but no luck.
Adam can't keep his opponent in guard - Adams advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Adams uses his free foot to push down on Adam's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Adam. Score +3 for passing guard: Adams (3) vs (0) Adam#T1##SUB#
Adams has control of Adam's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Adam regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Adam is working to get back to half guard.
Adam is still trying to improve position.
Adam gets back to half guard.
Adam makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adam.
Adams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adam swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Adam is looking to cinch up a triangle. Adams throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Adam's body to avoid the submission. Adam has instead reached around Adams's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Adam arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Principo Adam!
After the fight, Principo Adam was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 22
Date: May 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Principo Adam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ryder Young!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Adam closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Young quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Adam (2) vs (0) Young#SUB#
Adam is working for a kimura but Young is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Adam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Young is just riding it out for now. Adam eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Adam seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Adam wants to work for an arm triangle but Young is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Young really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Adam (5) vs (0) Young#SUB#
Adam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Young is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Adam working away.#SUB#
Adam working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Adam tries for a kimura but Young is defending well. #SUB#
Adam goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Young rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Adam's guard! Nice work there by Young! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adam (5) vs (2) Young#SUB#
Adam looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Adam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Young doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Young manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB#
Adam throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Young escapes and throws Adam's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Adam (5) vs (5) Young
Adam is trying to get back to half guard.
Adam is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Young is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Adam (5) vs (7) Young
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Young trying to control but Adam is having none of it.
Adam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Adam is working to get back to half guard.
Adam wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Adam (5) vs (10) Young
I really don't envy Adam right now.
We've been informed that Young has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Young trying to control momentarily.
#T4#
Young controlling well, preventing Adam from escaping the position.
Adam staying busy and making it hard for Young to control.
Adam is in bad spot here.
Young biding his time, controlling Adam.
Young is hanging on to Adam's back as he tries to escape.
Adam staying busy and making it hard for Young to control. #T5#
Adam tries to roll but Young sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Adam right now.
Adam tries to break free.
Adam is working hard here to advance position.
Adam breaks Young's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adam (7) vs (10) Young
Adam works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Young is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Adam is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Young keeping control of the position.
Adam moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Adam (10) vs (10) Young#T6##SUB#
Adam is trying to get an arm triangle but Young is defending well. #SUB#
Adam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Young knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Adam tries for a kimura but Young is defending well. #SUB#
Adam goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Young has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Adam but great work by Young. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Adam (10) vs (14) Young#T7#
Adam is trying to work for a sweep but Young has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Adam (10) vs (16) Young
Young prevents Adam from getting the reversal.
Adam is trying to reverse the position but instead Young has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Adam (10) vs (19) Young
Young has the hooks in. Adam is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Young tries to get the hooks in deep but Adam pushed the leg off.
Adam breaks Young's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adam (12) vs (19) Young
Adam slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Adam (15) vs (19) Young#SUB#
Adam goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Young rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Adam's guard! Nice work there by Young! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adam (15) vs (21) Young#SUB#
Adam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T8##SUB#
Adam looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Young has picked Adam up and slammed him! Adam can't keep hold of the triangle and Young manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Adam (15) vs (24) Young
Adam looks to move to half guard but instead Young has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Adam (15) vs (26) Young
Adam tries to improve his position but instead Young has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Adam (15) vs (29) Young
Will Young go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Adam rolls, trying to escape but Young keeps control of the position.
Adam prevents Young from getting a body triangle.
Adam tries to escape the position.
#T9#
Adam tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Young content just to control the position here.
Adam is in all sorts of trouble here.
Adam sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Adam is trying to get back to full guard.
Young trying to mount his opponent but Adam defends it. #T10##SUB#
Adam actively working from the bottom here.
Adam is pressing down on Young's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Adam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Young doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Young manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Adam looking for a sweep. Not yet Adam, not yet. #SUB#
Adam throws his legs up looking for a submission but Young uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Adam (15) vs (32) Young
Adam is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Adam is breathing heavily.
Young trying to control the action but Adam is working from the bottom. #T11#
Adam tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Young wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Young taking a breather here.
Adam is trying to get back to half guard.
Adam is trying to work for a sweep but Young has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Adam (15) vs (34) Young#T12#
Adam can't escape the position.
Adam looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Adam (15) vs (37) Young
Young keeps control of the position as Adam tries to break free.
Adam is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Young.
Young controlling well, preventing Adam from escaping the position.
#T13#
Young trying to control momentarily.
Adam tries to roll but Young sticks to his back.
Adam looking very determined here, making life difficult for Young.
Adam tries to escape the position.
#T14#
Adam manages to reverse the position and now he's in Young's guard. Nice work there by Adam.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adam (17) vs (37) Young#SUB#
Adam is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Young is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Young has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adam (17) vs (39) Young#SUB#
Adam is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Adam has his foot on Young's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Young works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Adam has his foot on Young's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Young works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Young wins on points by 39 to 17.
Ryder Young really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Action Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 20
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Shogun Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Principo Adam!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Silva fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Adam decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Adam#SUB#
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Adam passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adam is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Adam trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Adam has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Adam is trying for a kimura here. Silva looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Adam wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Principo Adam!
Principo Adam decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 18
Date: May 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Principo Adam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 11 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Zan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Adam (0) vs (4) Zan
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Adam manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zan's best efforts.#SUB2#
Zan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Adam slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Zan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adam is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adam (2) vs (4) Zan
Adam trying to control but Zan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adam can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Zan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adam defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Adam uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Adam (5) vs (4) Zan#SUB#
Adam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB#
Zan wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Adam has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Zan's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Zan is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Adam!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Principo Adam!
Principo Adam bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 17
Date: May 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Principo Adam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 13 losses; Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sobieskiego goes for a double leg but Adam avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Adam continues to drive forward.
Adam drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sobieskiego sprawls and moves away.
Adam stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adam wants it to stay on the feet.
Sobieskiego shoots in looking for a takedown but Adam manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sobieskiego's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Adam appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Principo Adam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jana Iii Sobieskiego.#CL#
Adam has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sobieskiego gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Adam.
Sobieskiego wants a takedown.
Adam wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Adam has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sobieskiego clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Adam (4) vs (0) Sobieskiego
Sobieskiego staying busy and making it hard for Adam to control.
You can see the frustration on Sobieskiego's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sobieskiego preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Adam. #SUB#
Sobieskiego won't enjoy being in this position. Adam looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Sobieskiego is tapping - it's over boys! Adam picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Principo Adam!
Principo Adam spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
C188: Obaminator vs Jabbar
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Bird misses with a hook. Adam ducked under it nicely.
Bird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adam.
#TD2#
Bird drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Bird drops back, looking for a kneebar! Adam looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Adam looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Adam! #REVR#
Bird tries to improve position but can't.
Bird wants to control but Adam postures up.
Adam cracks Bird with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird prevents Adam from moving into mount.
A lull in the action here as Adam stalls from top position.
Bird is not content to let Adam control the position. #T1#
Bird is looking for a sweep.
Bird has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Adam is looking to take a break and control but Bird is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bird wants to control but Adam postures up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bird tries to buck Adam off but Adam is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Bird's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bird tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adam lands an elbow.
Adam staying calm.
Bird is trying to control Adam's posture but Adam avoids it. #T3#
Bird tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Adam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Adam stalls from top position.
Bird is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adam pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bird moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Adam sitting in guard here, content to control.
Adam looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Bird is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adam is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bird is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adam defends well.
Bird looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Principo Adam will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Adam misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Bird counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Bird is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Adam knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bird tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Bird tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bird has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bird is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Adam knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB2#
Bird is trying to get an arm triangle but Adam is defending well.
Adam can't do much from the bottom here.
Adam manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bird is trying to work for a kimura but Adam is defending well.
Adam trying to control from the bottom.
Bird has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bird is looking to stall here but Adam recovers full guard.
Bird looking to sit in guard and control but Adam gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bird looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Adam puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Bird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adam pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adam pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Adam seems content to control.
Adam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bird does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Adam keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Adam is trying to control. Bird wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bird trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The referee warns Bird that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bird reaches up to try and control the position but Adam seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Bird rolls and tries to escape and now Adam has his back!
Adam seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bird is really stuck here.
Bird is still trying to improve position.
Adam biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bird trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Adam biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T4#
Adam not allowing Bird to control his hands.
Bird tries to escape the position.
What can Bird do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bird is trying to break free.
Bird wants to control his opponent's hands but Adam gets his hands free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bird doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bird avoids the body shot from Adam.
Bird digs a good body shot into Adam's ribs.
Bird has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bird there as he acknowledges the shot.
Adam takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Adam swings for the body but Bird moves out of range.
No luck for Bird with that takedown attempt.
Adam swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Adam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bird misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Adam counters with a stiff right hand.
Bird throws a right hand that misses
and Adam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adam misses with a straight right.
Bird connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bird just misses with a punch to the body.
Adam takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bird swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bird is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Adam rather than just go for the knockout.
Bird has his takedown stuffed
and Adam counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Adam lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Bird fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Adam sprawls well initially but Bird persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adam is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Bird is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Adam is just riding it out for now. Bird eventually gives up the hold.
Adam controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Bird is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Adam doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bird. #T3#
Adam wants to control but Bird is keeping busy.
Principo Adam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adam keeping hold of Bird's head, controlling as best he can.
Jake Bird has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Bird is looking for a kimura here.
Adam keeping hold of Bird's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Bird is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Adam controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Bird is trying to work for a kimura but Adam is defending well.
Jake Bird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bird throws a strike but Adam avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
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 Principo Adam.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adam, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Principo Adam!
Principo Adam bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
C181: Bonaparte vs Haggar
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Adam thuds his right hand into Cranio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Adam misses with a body shot
and Cranio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cranio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adam moves away from the strike by Cranio.
Adam is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cranio with a body shot.
Adam cracks a nice hook into Cranio's ribs.
Cranio misses with a hook
and Adam counters with a nice body shot.
Adam misses with an uppercut. Cranio saw that one coming.
Adam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cranio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam throws a body shot but no joy.
Cranio appears to be looking for a big counter.
Adam scores with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Quebra Cranio has been cut.
Adam lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
A jab from Adam misses.
Cranio is looking to counter punch.
Cranio avoids the body shot from Adam.
Adam throws a hook but Cranio avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Cranio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cranio staying out of range there.
Cranio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Adam.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cranio missing with a left hand there. Adam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adam feints the counter takedown.
Cranio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cranio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cranio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adam.
A little feinted left hand from Cranio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Cranio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adam looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Adam looks to score with a jab to the body but Cranio is just out of range.
Cranio appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Adam throws a looping overhand right but Cranio ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Adam misses
and Cranio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cranio throws a looping overhand right but Adam ducks down to avoid it.
Adam lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Cranio misses. #T3#
Adam uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cranio scores with a three punch combo!
Cranio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Adam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adam misses with a looping left.
Cranio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cranio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adam manages to avoid it.
Adam looks to score with a jab to the body but Cranio is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Cranio misses the target.#T4#
Adam connects with a right hand. Cranio shakes it off.
Adam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adam slips a straight right by Cranio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cranio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cranio throws out the jab.
Cranio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cranio sizes up Adam with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Cranio misses.
Cranio moves away from the strike by Adam.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Principo Adam will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Quebra Cranio's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cranio moves out of range of the strikes.
Cranio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adam.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adam! But no joy.
Cranio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adam throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Cranio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adam looks to score with a jab to the body but Cranio is just out of range.
Cranio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adam lands with an uppercut that bounces Cranio off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cranio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cranio throws a hook to the side of Adam's head but Adam sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adam takes a swing at Cranio's ribcage but misses.
Cranio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Cranio throws a lazy uppercut
and Adam counters with a good low kick that Cranio was not able to check.
Cranio throws the left hand but Adam avoids the punch easily.
Cranio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cranio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adam throws out a counter right but Cranio avoids it with no problem.
Adam misses with an uppercut.
Cranio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cranio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adam circles away quickly and effectively.
Adam lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Principo Adam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cranio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adam cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Adam lands with a straight right. Cranio didn't see that one coming.
Adam misses with a hook. Cranio ducked under it nicely.
Adam staying out of range there.
Adam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cranio was well out of range. Poor timing from Adam.
Adam works Cranio's body with a nice hook.
Adam throws the left hand but Cranio avoids the punch easily.
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!
Cranio throws a right hand that misses
and Adam counters with a straight right hand.
Adam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cranio might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T3#
Adam looks to score with a jab to the body but Cranio is just out of range.
Cranio misses with an uppercut
and Adam makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cranio lands a two punch combo.
Cranio throws a hook but Adam avoids it easily.
Adam looks to score with a jab to the body but Cranio is just out of range.
Cranio misses with an uppercut.
Cranio backing away here, and Adam unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cranio ducks under a wild hook from Adam.
Adam swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cranio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Cranio misses with an uppercut
and Adam counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cranio scores with a decent looking hook.
Adam takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adam lands a head shot.
Adam misses with a body shot
and Cranio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adam comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cranio tests Adam's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cranio scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Quebra Cranio's cut.
That's time! Cranio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Cranio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adam bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cranio's head.
Adam scores with the left hand. Cranio knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#Quebra Cranio's cut is getting worse.
Adam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adam. Cranio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cranio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cranio drops his hands momentarily and Adam takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cranio takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Adam throws a shot to the body.
Adam just misses with a punch to the body.
Cranio misses with an uppercut. Adam saw that one coming.
Adam jabs Cranio to the body, keeping him at a distance.#KD2#
Adam cracks Cranio with a big right hand and Cranio goes down!#ROC2#Cranio is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adam wants to control from the top but Cranio keeps moving.
Adam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cranio has Adam pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Adam lands a couple of elbows.
Cranio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adam controls from within his opponent's guard.
Adam trying to control but Cranio is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Adam with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Adam trying to control the position from guard on top but Cranio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cranio is trying to keep Adam in close.
Adam looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Principo Adam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cranio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cranio throws a sloppy body shot
and Adam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adam with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Adam misses with a hook. Cranio ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Adam lands.
Cranio misses with a hook.
Cranio checks a low kick from Adam.
An attempted straight right counter from Cranio misses the target.
Quebra Cranio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cranio throws a big shot that misses.
Cranio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cranio misses with a left hand
and Cranio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cranio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Principo Adam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Adam has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Principo Adam!
Principo Adam 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:
C175: Dixon vs Xiaodong
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Adam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irwin.
Irwin throws a body punch but Adam moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Adam misses the target.
Adam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Irwin.
Adam is looking to counter punch.
Joe Irwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irwin throws a body punch but Adam moves out of range.
Adam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Irwin throws a looping overhand right but Adam ducks down to avoid it.
Irwin throws a lazy right hand but Adam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Irwin defending well as Adam loads up on a big left hand.
Adam avoids the body shot from Irwin.
Adam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irwin avoids the body shot from Adam.
Irwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irwin throws out the jab.
Irwin looks to throw the jab but Adam is out of range.
Adam lands a really nice looking cross but Irwin seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Irwin.
Irwin takes a swing at Adam's ribcage but misses.
Irwin throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Adam looks to land a right hand but Irwin moved out of range.
Irwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Adam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irwin manages to avoid it.
Irwin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Adam tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adam avoids the body shot from Irwin.
Adam lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Irwin misses the jab.
Irwin misses with an uppercut.
Irwin misses the jab.
Irwin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adam.
Adam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irwin.
Adam half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Adam throws a body punch but Irwin moves out of range.
Irwin throws a jab but it's blocked by Adam.
Irwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adam moves away.
Irwin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Adam on the side of the head.
Adam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Irwin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Irwin connects with a jab.#T2#
Adam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Irwin looks to land a left hand but Adam moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Adam misses the shot to the body.
Adam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Irwin.
Adam lands with a right hand.
Adam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irwin.
Irwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adam slips a straight right by Irwin.
Irwin lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Irwin misses the target.
A big right from Adam misses.
Adam jabs at Irwin's body.
Adam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adam moves out of range as Irwin strikes.
Irwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adam.#T3#
Irwin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Adam finds it's way round the side to connect with Irwin's head.
Adam ducks under a wild hook from Irwin.
Adam half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Adam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irwin misses with a wild body shot.
Adam takes a swing at Irwin's ribcage but misses.
Adam avoids the body shot from Irwin.
Adam swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Adam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Irwin.
Irwin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adam bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adam avoids the body shot from Irwin.
Adam connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Irwin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adam throws the left hand but Irwin avoids the punch easily.
Irwin scores with a shot to the body.
Irwin slips under a jab.
Adam moves out of range of the strikes.
Irwin misses the shot to the body.
Irwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adam.
#T4#
Irwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adam.
Irwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adam was well out of range. Poor timing from Irwin.
Irwin with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irwin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Adam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irwin.
Adam swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Irwin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adam scores with the left hand. Irwin knows he should have avoided that one.
Adam lands a nice hook to Irwin's body. Irwin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Irwin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adam tries to move into range but Irwin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Irwin throws a jab when Adam was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adam. Irwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adam takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Adam throws a shot from downtown. Irwin moves away and avoids it.
Irwin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Joe Irwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adam throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Irwin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Irwin scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Irwin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Adam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Irwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adam.
Adam lands with a good body shot.
Adam throws a shot to the body.
Irwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adam was well out of range. Poor timing from Irwin.
Irwin defending well as Adam loads up on a big left hand.
Irwin moves away from the strike by Adam.
Irwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irwin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adam.
It looked like Adam was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Irwin.
Adam lands a right hook to the body.
Irwin misses with a looping right.
Irwin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adam throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam throws an overhand right that lands on Irwin's shoulder, as Irwin tries to avoid the shot.
Adam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Irwin.
Irwin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Irwin moves out of range of the strikes.
Adam darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Irwin misses with a hook. Adam ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Adam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Irwin throws a hook to the side of Adam's head but Adam sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Irwin.
Adam scores with a jab. Irwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Irwin misses with a hook. Adam ducked under it nicely.
Irwin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Adam misses with a looping left.
Adam misses with an uppercut. Irwin saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Irwin misses the target.
Adam scores with a jab to the head.
Adam clobbers Irwin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Irwin misses with a hook.
Irwin works the jab nicely.
Irwin throws a body punch but Adam moves out of range.
Irwin's corner calls for a 1-2. Irwin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adam connects with a body shot.
Principo Adam is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irwin with a hook.
Adam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Adam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irwin.
Adam takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Irwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Adam is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Irwin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Adam moves out of range as Irwin strikes.
Irwin misses with a hook.
Irwin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Irwin looks to land a right hand but Adam moved out of range.
Adam lands a nice shot that snaps Irwin's head back.
Adam throws a looping overhand right but Irwin ducks down to avoid it.
Adam looks to land a right hand but Irwin moved out of range.
Irwin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Irwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irwin looks to throw the jab but Adam is out of range.
Adam tries to counter with a takedown but Irwin is quick to defend against it.
Irwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adam moves away.
Irwin takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Adam misses its intended target. #T3#
Adam on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Adam misses with a wild body shot.
Irwin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adam scores with a hook to the body. Irwin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Irwin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Adam takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Irwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Irwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Adam is just out of range.
Irwin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adam.
Adam throws a jab but it's blocked by Irwin.
Adam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irwin slips a straight right by Adam.
Adam lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adam moves out of range of the strikes.
Irwin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Irwin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Irwin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Irwin throws out a powerful jab.#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!
Irwin scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Irwin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adam lands a head shot.
Adam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irwin manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Irwin.
Irwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adam.
Irwin moves away from the strike by Adam.
Irwin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Adam throws a looping overhand right but Irwin ducks down to avoid it.
Adam moves out of range as Irwin strikes.
Adam throws a hook but Irwin avoids it easily.
Adam lands a nice shot that snaps Irwin's head back.
Irwin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Adam closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in half guard, Adam seems content to control.
Adam wants to pass to mount but Irwin is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Adam throws an overhand right that lands on Irwin's shoulder, as Irwin tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Irwin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adam takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Adam.
Adam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irwin.
A quick step to the side and Adam tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irwin moves away from the strike by Adam.
Adam uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Irwin moves out of range of the strikes.
Irwin connects with a single shot there.
Irwin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Irwin.
Adam throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Adam.
A little jabbing left from Irwin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Irwin misses with a straight right.
Irwin throws out a loose jab but Adam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irwin stuffs the takedown attempt from Adam. Adam gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Adam blocks a jab.
Adam ducks under a wild hook from Irwin.
Irwin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adam.
Irwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adam lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Irwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adam moves away.
Irwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Irwin misses with a straight right.
Adam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irwin throws out the jab.
Adam appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Irwin misses with a hook.
Irwin lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Irwin.
It looked like Adam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Irwin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Adam stuns Irwin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Adam scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Adam tries to move into range but Irwin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Irwin ducks under a wild hook from Adam.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irwin.
Adam moves out of range as Irwin strikes.
Irwin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Irwin throws a big shot that misses.
Adam throws a shot from downtown. Irwin moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Adam bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Adam prevents Irwin from escaping the position.
Check out the look on Adam's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#ES2#
Irwin explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Irwin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adam moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
A left lands for Adam.
Irwin misses with an uppercut.
Irwin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Irwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adam moves away.
Adam throwing a counter right hand but Irwin manages to avoid it.
Irwin misses with an uppercut.
Adam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Irwin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adam swings for the body but Irwin moves out of range.
Adam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adam fails with the takedown.
Irwin slips a jab from Adam.
Adam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Irwin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Irwin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Irwin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adam looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Irwin misses with a wild body shot.
Adam half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Adam misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Irwin slips a straight right by Adam.
Irwin misses the jab.#TD#
Adam changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Irwin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adam is looking to take a break and control but Irwin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Adam politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Adam prefers to stall for the moment though.
Irwin tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Irwin is bucking up trying to escape but Adam cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Adam controlling from the full mount.
Irwin wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Adam controlling the position easily from mount.
Irwin wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
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 Principo Adam.
Well Adam 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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C170: Kahn vs St. Gough
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Lancaster swings widly with a right hand
letting Adam counter with a right hand.
Adam throws a shot to the body.
Adam throws a big shot that misses.
Lancaster misses with a left hand
enabling Adam to counter with a crisp jab.
Adam takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lancaster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Lancaster moves out of range as Adam strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
Lancaster takes a swing at Adam's ribcage but misses.
Adam throws out a loose jab but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Adam avoids the punch easily.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Adam or perhaps it was just good defense by Lancaster, which made it look bad.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adam misses with a hook. Lancaster ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Adam throws a lazy uppercut
and Lancaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adam misses with a body shot.
Adam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Adam as he connects with a hook.
Lancaster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lancaster slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Lancaster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adam slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Oliver Lancaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Adam.
Adam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lancaster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
A nice side step and Adam releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Adam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lancaster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adam throws a lazy uppercut
and Lancaster counters with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Adam moves out of range.
Lancaster swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Adam counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Adam lands a really nice looking cross but Lancaster seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adam tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lancaster defends well and Adam ends up having to push Lancaster into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Lancaster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lancaster!
Adam connects with a right hand. Lancaster shakes it off.
Lancaster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster connects with the punch.
Adam throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Lancaster misses its target.
Lancaster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adam throws out the jab.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Adam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adam blocks a jab.
Adam throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adam throws out a loose jab but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the body
and Adam counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Lancaster throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Adam to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster throws a poor cross that misses
and Adam counters with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster tries to bum rush Adam with a series of wild strikes but Adam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adam slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Adam moves away and avoids it.
Adam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster.
Lancaster blocks a jab.
Adam digs a good body shot into Lancaster's ribs.
The fighters circling - Adam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lancaster's jab looks to have found its range, popping Adam under the eye.
Adam throws a right hand that Lancaster ducks under and follows up with a left that Lancaster also avoids with ease.
Lancaster misses the jab.
Jab, jab by Adam - just one landing.
Adam misses with a straight right. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Adam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster punishes Adam's body with a nice straight punch.
Adam moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with the combination.
And Adam tries to counter it with a takedown but Lancaster pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Adam throws out a loose jab but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster throwing a counter right hand but Adam manages to avoid it.
Adam throws a jab when Lancaster was well out of range.
Adam avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a hook but Adam avoids it easily.
Adam scores with a jab to the head.
Adam moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
A big left from Adam misses.
Adam misses with a hook
and Lancaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adam uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Principo Adam will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lancaster staying out of range there.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut. Adam saw that one coming.
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Adam counters with a straight right hand.
Adam slips under a jab.
Adam misses with a jab to the body
and Lancaster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Adam.
Lancaster misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Adam counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheers as Adam lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lancaster doesn't seem phased though.
Principo Adam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lancaster staying out of range there.
Adam throws a jab when Lancaster was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Adam moved out of range nicely.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Adam counters with a straight right hand.
Lancaster misses the jab.
Adam misses with a hook to the body
and Lancaster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Adam.
Adam digs a good body shot into Lancaster's ribs.
Lancaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Adam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster.
Adam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a body shot
enabling Adam to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Adam.
Adam digs a good hook to Lancaster's body.
Lancaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Adam counters with a left and a right that stings Lancaster.
Adam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Adam ducked under it nicely.
Adam throws an off balance right hand
and Lancaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adam scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Lancaster darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Adam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Adam throws a shot from downtown. Lancaster moves away and avoids it.
Lancaster defending well as Adam loads up on a big left hand.
Adam ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Adam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adam lands a jab to the head.
Nice shot by Adam.
Adam getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Adam misses with an uppercut.
Lancaster swings for the body but Adam moves out of range.
Adam loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.
Adam swings widly with a right hand
and Lancaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster misses the jab.#T3#
Adam throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Adam shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lancaster defends it nicely.
Lancaster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Lancaster. Beautiful body shot.
Adam takes a swing at Lancaster's ribcage but misses.
Adam misses with an uppercut.
Adam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Lancaster was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Adam.
Adam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lancaster might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A big left from Lancaster misses.
Adam tries for a takedown but Lancaster circles away easily
and Lancaster counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Adam looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Lancaster throws a poor cross that misses
and Adam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adam swings widly with a right hand
and Lancaster counters with a stiff right hand.
Adam lands a lovely overhand right.
Adam catches Lancaster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Lancaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Adam counters with a stiff right hand.
Adam on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adam manages to avoid it.
Adam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adam lands with an overhand left.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Adam ducked under it nicely.
Adam appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lancaster throws a jab when Adam was well out of range.
Adam throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Adam's shoulder, as Adam tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Lancaster misses.
Adam misses the jab.
Adam lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Adam ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the head.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adam.
Lancaster is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lancaster looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A shot to the body from Lancaster misses
and Adam counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.
Adam throws a good cross that connects.
Adam looks to throw the jab but Lancaster is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lancaster.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Lancaster.
Adam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lancaster throws a right hand that misses
letting Adam counter with a right hand.
Adam moves out of range of the strikes.
Adam throws the left hand but Lancaster avoids the punch easily.
Adam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lancaster.
Adam misses with a jab to the body
and Lancaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adam slips a straight right by Lancaster.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adam! But no joy.
Lancaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adam takes a swing at Lancaster's ribcage but misses.
Adam misses with a lunging right hand
and Lancaster counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Adam moves away and avoids it.
Oliver Lancaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adam.
Adam takes a swing at Lancaster's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Lancaster.
Adam throws the left hand but Lancaster avoids the punch easily.
Lancaster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Lancaster.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adam slips under a jab.
Adam moves out of range of the strikes.
Adam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lancaster.
Lancaster defending well as Adam loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Lancaster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster throws a big shot that misses.
Adam swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Lancaster misses.
The crowd cheers as Adam lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lancaster doesn't seem phased though.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Adam counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Adam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lancaster misses the body punch
and Adam counters with a stiff right hand.
Adam looks to throw the jab but Lancaster is out of range.
Adam misses with an uppercut. Lancaster saw that one coming.
Adam scores with a jab. Lancaster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Adam avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Principo Adam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Adam throws a body punch but Lancaster moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Lancaster misses
and Adam counters with a stiff right hand.
Adam stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Adam fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adam.
An attempted straight right counter from Lancaster misses the target.#T4#
A left lands for Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adam.
Adam comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Adam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adam throws a poor cross that misses
and Lancaster counters with a nice body shot.
Lancaster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adam.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
A shot to the body from Adam misses
and Lancaster counters with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster throws a sloppy body shot
and Adam counters with a stiff right hand.
Lancaster walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Adam moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Adam slips a jab from Lancaster.
Adam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Principo Adam.
Well Adam has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Principo Adam!
Principo Adam 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:
C163: Bird vs White
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Adam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnirov loads up on a big right hand but Adam slips the punch.
Adam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kushnirov.
Kushnirov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adam takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adam throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kushnirov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kushnirov works over Adam's head and body with a nice combination.
A head kick by Kushnirov misses
and Adam counters with a straight right hand.
Adam throws a jab when Kushnirov was well out of range.
Adam scores with a nice head shot.
Adam throws a lazy right hand but Kushnirov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kushnirov misses with a head kick.
Adam lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Kushnirov does no damage.
A slow jab from Kushnirov misses its intended target.
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Kushnirov cracks a nice hook into Adam's ribs.
Adam catches Kushnirov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. Adam saw that one coming.
Adam attempts a counter takedown but Kushnirov avoids it well and moves away.
Adam looks to throw the jab but Kushnirov is out of range.
Adam throws a lazy right hand but Kushnirov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Kushnirov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kushnirov lands with an overhand left.
Adam throws a jab but it's blocked by Kushnirov.
It seemed like Kushnirov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from Kushnirov.
Adam throws a jab when Kushnirov was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kushnirov misses the target.
Adam defending well as Kushnirov loads up on a big left hand.
Adam shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kushnirov defends it nicely.
Adam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kushnirov on the side of the head.
Kushnirov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T2#
Adam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov swings for the body but Adam moves out of range.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut
and Adam counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kushnirov thinking.
Adam looks to land a left hand but Kushnirov moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kushnirov avoids the body shot from Adam.
Adam looks to land a right hand but Kushnirov moved out of range.
Adam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adam throws a right hand that misses
and Kushnirov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adam misses with a looping right.
Kushnirov punishes Adam's body with a nice straight punch.
Adam with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kushnirov. #T3#
Adam moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kushnirov misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Kushnirov.
Adam checks a low kick from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov lands with a cross.
Adam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kushnirov tries to bum rush Adam with a series of wild strikes but Adam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Adam gets a takedown into half guard.
Kushnirov wants to get back to full guard.
Kushnirov is holding on to half guard well.
Kushnirov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Adam seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kushnirov wants to control but Adam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adam content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Adam is pressing down on Kushnirov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kushnirov is holding on for now.
Adam is looking to take a break and control but Kushnirov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
Kushnirov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Adam keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ilya Kushnirov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Adam swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Adam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kushnirov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Adam or perhaps it was just good defense by Kushnirov, which made it look bad.
Kushnirov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kushnirov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A telegraphed right hand from Kushnirov misses the target.
Adam throws a jab but it's blocked by Kushnirov.
Adam misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Adam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kushnirov jabs Adam right on the nose. Adam blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Adam scores with a takedown into Kushnirov's guard.#T1#
Adam seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adam trying to control but Kushnirov is working from the bottom. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kushnirov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Adam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adam lands a shoulder strike.
Adam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adam misses with some punches.
Kushnirov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Adam lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Kushnirov wants to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Adam.
#BC2#
Kushnirov breaks from the clinch.
Adam keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Adam scores with a shot to the body.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adam.
Kushnirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Kushnirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kushnirov.
A leg kick checked by Adam.
An attempted straight right counter from Adam misses the target.
Adam moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adam scores with a jab to the body.
Kushnirov misses with the body kick
and Adam counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Kushnirov moves forwards but Adam connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kushnirov takes one on the button.
Principo Adam is winning the standup battle so far.
Kushnirov misses with a straight right.
Adam half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Adam misses.
Adam lands a nice shot to the body.
Kushnirov throws an overhand right that lands on Adam's shoulder, as Adam tries to avoid the shot.
Adam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov looks to land a left hand but Adam moved out of range nicely.
Adam walks into a straight right hand from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a right hand that Adam ducks under and follows up with a left that Adam also avoids with ease.
Kushnirov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adam is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adam. Kushnirov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adam lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adam shoots in and drives through. Kushnirov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kushnirov is looking to slow Adam down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adam misses with a wild body shot.
Adam scores with a jab.
Adam scores with a hook.
Adam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnirov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kushnirov moves out of range as Adam strikes.
A jab from Kushnirov misses.
Adam chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kushnirov can pounce on him.
Adam paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Adam there.
Kushnirov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adam doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kushnirov counters with a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Principo Adam will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kushnirov slips under a jab.
Adam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kushnirov.
Adam throws a series of punches but Kushnirov moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kushnirov. That's going to slow Adam down.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Adam to counter with a crisp jab.
Adam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kushnirov throws out the jab.
Kushnirov walks into a straight right hand from Adam.
Kushnirov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Adam misses the shot to the body.
Adam lands with a hook. Kushnirov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Adam blocks a jab.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot.
Kushnirov scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Adam cracks Kushnirov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kushnirov dips to his left and cracks Adam with an uppercut!
Adam throws a jab but it's blocked by Kushnirov.
Adam goes for a double leg but Kushnirov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kushnirov continues to drive forward.
Adam lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Adam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adam looks to land a right hand but Kushnirov moved out of range.
A shot to the body from Kushnirov misses
and Kushnirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kushnirov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kushnirov misses with a low kick as Adam jumps back.
Adam looks to land a left hand but Kushnirov moved out of range nicely.
Adam throws a hook but Kushnirov blocks it.
Kushnirov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kushnirov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Kushnirov staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adam misses the shot to the body.
Adam avoids the body shot from Kushnirov.
Adam is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Kushnirov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut.
Adam slips a jab from Kushnirov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adam, as that shot connected.
Kushnirov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adam.
Kushnirov slips a jab from Adam.
A telegraphed right hand from Kushnirov misses the target.
Kushnirov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kushnirov misses with a looping left.
Adam looks to throw the jab but Kushnirov is out of range.
Adam throws a looping overhand right but Kushnirov ducks down to avoid it.
Kushnirov unleashes a big counter combination but Adam bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
A jab lands there for Adam.
Adam moves out of range of the strikes.
Adam is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Adam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kushnirov swings widly with a right hand
and Adam counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kushnirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kushnirov misses with a hook.
Adam appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kushnirov misses with a hook
and Adam counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kushnirov thinking.
Ilya Kushnirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adam connects with a body shot that sends Kushnirov's belly button to the back.
Adam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kushnirov manages to avoid it.
Adam jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Adam drives through with a takedown into guard.
Adam is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kushnirov keeping moving, preventing Adam from controlling successfully. #T4#
Adam advances position into side control!
Adam creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kushnirov is pushing Adam's head away, looking to escape. Adam manages to hold on to the position though.
Kushnirov is trying to control Adam's posture but Adam avoids it. #SUB#
Adam tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kushnirov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Principo Adam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adam 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Principo Adam!
A less than humble Principo Adam misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
BB 93 - McWrestler vs Anubis 4
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Adam misses with a body shot.
Obaminator connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Adam lands a body shot.
Adam swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Obaminator counters with a straight right hand.
Obaminator clobbers Adam with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Obaminator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adam manages to avoid it.
Obaminator misses the jab.#TD#
Adam manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Obaminator on his heels. He'll look to pass Obaminator's guard now, I'm sure.
Adam is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Obaminator is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adam is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Obaminator has an active guard here but Adam has managed to pass into half guard.
Obaminator is holding on to half guard well.#T1#
Obaminator tries to roll over but Adam keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Obaminator is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adam pulls his head out easily.
Adam is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Obaminator is not content to let Adam control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Obaminator looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Obaminator looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Adam keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Adam prevents Obaminator from improving his position.
Obaminator is staying active underneath Adam, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Obaminator looking for submissions off his back.
Obaminator has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adam is working away from the top position though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Obaminator won't allow Adam to pass to mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Adam feints and as Obaminator raises his hands in defense, Adam changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Adam trying to control but Obaminator is working from the bottom.
Adam looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Obaminator working for submissions but it's allowed Adam to get to half guard.
Adam is trying to control. Obaminator wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Adam is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Obaminator wants to control but Adam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adam wants to free his trapped foot but Obaminator is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Obaminator is looking to improve his position.
Obaminator looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Adam is controlling the pace.
Adam drops an elbow to the side of Obaminator's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Adam misses with a looping left.
Obaminator misses the shot to the body.
Obaminator steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adam.
Adam's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Obaminator connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adam scrambles back to his feet.
Obaminator lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adam takes one to the chin there.
Obaminator throws a leg kick but Adam sees it coming and moves out of range.
Adam works the jab nicely.
Obaminator lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Adam walks into a stiff left hand from Obaminator.
Obaminator lands with an overhand left.
Adam throws a shot from downtown. Obaminator moves away and avoids it.
Adam lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adam throws a looping overhand right but Obaminator ducks down to avoid it.
Obaminator avoids the body shot from Adam.
Adam misses with a body shot
and Obaminator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Obaminator misses #TD#
and Adam counters with a shoot takedown. Obaminator fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Adam trying to control the position from guard on top but Obaminator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Adam lying in Obaminator's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Obaminator decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Adam taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barack Obaminator!
Barack Obaminator 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:
BB 88 - McWrestler vs Marciano
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Kitsuragi . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kitsuragi .
Adam throws a hook but Kitsuragi blocks it.
Nice shot by Adam.
Adam lands with a good body shot.
Kitsuragi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Adam.
Adam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adam pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kitsuragi back to the cage. Adam follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Adam throws a predictable looking body shot
and Adam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kitsuragi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adam counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kitsuragi throws a hook but Adam blocks it.
Kitsuragi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adam.#T1#
Kitsuragi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Adam lands a nice hook to Kitsuragi 's body. Kitsuragi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kitsuragi misses with a wild body shot.
Kitsuragi ducks under a wild hook from Adam.
Adam ducks right into an uppercut from Kitsuragi .
Adam lands with a right hand.
Kitsuragi ducks under a wild hook from Adam.
Kitsuragi throws out a counter right but Adam avoids it with no problem.
Adam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kitsuragi on the side of the head.
Kitsuragi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adam misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kitsuragi ! But no joy.
Adam misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Kitsuragi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Adam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kim Kitsuragi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Adam misses.
Kitsuragi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adam lands a body shot.
Adam connects with a body shot that sends Kitsuragi 's belly button to the back.
Kitsuragi misses with an uppercut. Adam saw that one coming.
Adam swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kitsuragi .
Kitsuragi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good exchange - Adam coming out on top.
Adam is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kitsuragi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Adam lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kitsuragi .
#T3#
Kitsuragi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adam misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kitsuragi to counter with a crisp jab.
Adam misses the shot to the body.
Kitsuragi misses with an uppercut. Adam saw that one coming.
Adam lands with a straight right. Kitsuragi didn't see that one coming.
Adam lands a jab.
Kitsuragi ducks under a wild hook from Adam.
Adam feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kitsuragi s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Adam misses with a looping left.
Kitsuragi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Adam. Beautiful body shot.
Kitsuragi throws a head kick but Adam moves out of range.
#TD#
Adam gets a double leg takedown into Kitsuragi 's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitsuragi managing to control the position.
Adam controls from within his opponent's guard.
Our spies down at at Hammer House of Horror inform us that Kitsuragi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kitsuragi controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Adam misses with a body shot.
Adam shoots in for a takedown but Kitsuragi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kitsuragi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adam with a nice cross.
Adam misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kitsuragi ! But no joy.
Nice shot by Adam.
Adam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kitsuragi can do to turn this around?
Adam lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kitsuragi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Kitsuragi finds it's way through Adam's defenses.
Kitsuragi throws a lazy right hand but Adam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looks like Adam has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#TD#
Adam shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kitsuragi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Adam trying to control the position but Kitsuragi is working away.
Kitsuragi is looking for a sweep.
Kitsuragi dodges the ground and pound from Adam.#SUB#
Adam thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Adam fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Adam 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.
Kitsuragi can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Adam working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Adam is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kitsuragi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kitsuragi taking a bit of punishment here - Adam scoring with strikes.
Adam trying to control the position but Kitsuragi is working away.
Kitsuragi is trying to control Adam's posture but Adam avoids it. #T3#
Kitsuragi regains half guard, as Adam was trying to land strikes.
Adam lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kitsuragi trying to control here.
#SUB#
Adam wants to work for an arm triangle but Kitsuragi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kitsuragi won't allow Adam to pass to mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kitsuragi is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Adam in particular looking to stall.
Adam is trying to control. Kitsuragi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Adam controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Adam fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kitsuragi to the ground. Adam is now in Kitsuragi 's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Adam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adam feints a jab promting Kitsuragi to slip. Adam then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kitsuragi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kitsuragi throws an off balance right hand
and Adam makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Adam lands an overhand right.
Adam slips a straight right by Kitsuragi .
Adam scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Adam.
Kitsuragi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Kitsuragi .
Adam connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kitsuragi momentarily.
Principo Adam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kitsuragi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adam lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Adam scores with a jab to the jaw.
Adam fails with a takedown attempt.
Adam throws a hook but Kitsuragi blocks it.
Kitsuragi misses with a right hand
and Adam counters with a left to the body.
Adam lands with a cross.
Adam throws a shot to the body.
Adam connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Adam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kim Kitsuragi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Adam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adam takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Adam looks to land a right hand but Kitsuragi moved out of range.
Kitsuragi throws out a counter right but Adam avoids it with no problem.
Adam throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kitsuragi ! But no joy.
No joy there for Kitsuragi , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adam with a nice cross.
Kitsuragi 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.
Adam misses with a hook. Kitsuragi ducked under it nicely.
Kitsuragi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Adam. #T3#
Kitsuragi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kitsuragi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adam counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Adam throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kitsuragi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Adam is in Kitsuragi 's guard.
Adam wants to pass the guard but Kitsuragi is keeping the position.
Adam working some strikes from top position.
Principo Adam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adam sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Adam tries to free his leg and advance position but Kitsuragi is retaining full guard.
Kitsuragi is trying to control the position but Adam postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Kitsuragi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Adam stacks Kitsuragi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Adam!
Kitsuragi is trying to work for a sweep but Adam has mounted him!
Adam controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Principo Adam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adam 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Principo Adam!
Principo Adam decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
BB 82 - Adam vs Nakagawa
Date: Nov 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Adam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakagawa feints the counter takedown.
Adam misses with a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nakagawa has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nakagawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adam.
Nakagawa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adam defends it well.
Nakagawa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adam keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakagawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adam.
Nakagawa slips a jab from Adam.
Nakagawa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adam defends it well.
Adam throws a shot from downtown. Nakagawa moves away and avoids it.
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adam as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam throws an overhand right that lands on Nakagawa's shoulder, as Nakagawa tries to avoid the shot.
Nakagawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adam.
Nakagawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Nakagawa misses with a looping left.
Adam throws a lazy right hand but Nakagawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adam misses with a straight right.
Nakagawa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nakagawa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nakagawa shoots in and drives through. Adam sprawls well.
Principo Adam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinnosuke Nakagawa.
Nakagawa wants to clinch.
Adam misses with a hook.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adam creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nakagawa tries to throw a body punch but Adam avoids it by throwing Nakagawa back against the cage. #T2#
Nakagawa lands a shoulder strike.
Adam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakagawa's elbow.
Nakagawa tries to throw a body punch but Adam avoids it by throwing Nakagawa back against the cage.
Nakagawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakagawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adam lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Adam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nakagawa scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakagawa misses with a left hand
enabling Adam to counter with a crisp jab.
Adam throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nakagawa on the side of the head.
Adam looks to throw the jab but Nakagawa is out of range.
Nakagawa with the counter takedown but Adam avoids it easily.
Principo Adam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakagawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Adam is just out of range.
Nakagawa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Adam takes a swing at Nakagawa's ribcage but misses.
Nakagawa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adam defends it well.
Adam walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Nakagawa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Adam scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Adam scores with the left hand. Nakagawa knows he should have avoided that one.
Adam throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Nakagawa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nakagawa.
A short uppercut from Adam.
Adam lands with a short shot to the head.
Nakagawa is working Adam over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adam.
Nakagawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Adam controls his hands.
Nakagawa is working for takedown but Adam is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nakagawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adam lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Adam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adam throws a jab when Nakagawa was well out of range.
Nakagawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Adam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adam went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Adam misses the target.
Nakagawa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adam pinned against the cage. Adam gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A quick step to the side and Adam tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nakagawa on the side of the head.
Adam clobbers Nakagawa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
Nakagawa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nakagawa prevents Adam from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Nakagawa misses the target.
Adam misses with a body shot.
Nakagawa scores with the left hand. Adam knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Nakagawa rushes Adam and presses him up against the cage.
Nakagawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adam backwards.
Adam prevents a takedown attempt there.
Adam wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Nakagawa has picked Adam up - he's going for a ride! Nakagawa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nakagawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam is looking to improve his position.
Adam slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Adam lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Adam with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nakagawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adam is one step ahead there.
Adam content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Adam looking to pass the guard.
Adam preventing the sweep. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nakagawa working a defensive guard here.
Nakagawa wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakagawa is adopting a defensive guard.
Adam trying to control but Nakagawa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Adam is sitting in close to Nakagawa's body. Nakagawa has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Adam is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Adam is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Nakagawa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
A victorious Shinnosuke Nakagawa 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:
BB 76 - Adam vs Tavares 2
Date: Oct 04, 2022 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Adam. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tavares scores with a spinning back kick!
Tavares misses with an uppercut
and Adam counters with a nice uppercut.
Adam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tavares.
Adam's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tavares under the eye.
Tavares throws a hook but Adam blocks it.
Tavares scores with a nice strike.
Tavares throws a body punch but Adam moves out of range.
Tavares just misses with a punch to the body.
Adam throws a body shot but no joy.
Adam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manny Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tavares. That's going to slow Adam down.
Tavares throws a jab when Adam was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Adam misses the target.
Tavares throws a jab when Adam was well out of range.
Tavares avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tavares throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adam dives in and grabs Tavares's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tavares pushes down on Adam's head and hops out.
Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Adam scores with the left hand. Tavares knows he should have avoided that one.
Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adam.
Adam throws a hook to the side of Tavares's head but Tavares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adam misses with a left hand
and Tavares counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Adam thinking.
Adam looks to score with a jab to the body but Tavares is just out of range.
Tavares only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Adam looks to throw the jab but Tavares is out of range.
Tavares misses with a hook.
Tavares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tavares throws a hook to the side of Adam's head but Adam sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adam with a jab.#TD#
Adam gets a takedown into half guard.
Adam is trying to control. Tavares wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tavares is in trouble now - Adam has advanced to mount! #T2#
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!#SUB#
Adam is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tavares can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Adam trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Adam throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tavares is looking to get to half guard.
Adam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tavares is looking to escape. #T3#
Adam looking to finish with strikes here!
Tavares blocking the ground and pound.
Adam content just to control the position here.
Adam working Tavares over with strikes here.
Tavares wants to control but Adam is having none of it.
Adam scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tavares?
#T4#
Adam lands a heavy elbow.
Adam wants to control the pace but Tavares is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Adam is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tavares has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tavares!
Tavares looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Adam has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tavares has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tavares misses the jab.
Adam throws a lazy right hand but Tavares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Adam misses.
A lazy left from Tavares finds it's target.
Tavares looks to land a combination but Adam avoids it well.
Adam checks a leg kick nicely.
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Adam moved out of range nicely.
Tavares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Manny Tavares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tavares lands with a nice body punch.
Tavares takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tavares will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Adam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
Adam moves out of range of the strikes.
Tavares connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavares looks to land a combination but Adam avoids it well.
Adam drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tavares sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Tavares misses with an uppercut. Adam saw that one coming.
Tavares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adam misses with an uppercut.
Adam swings for the body but Tavares moves out of range.
Adam throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares misses with a low kick.
Adam drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tavares sprawls and moves away.
Tavares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adam has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adam on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tavares. Tavares obviously looking to wear him down.
Tavares throws a leg kick #TD#
and Adam counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tavares gets full guard.
Adam trying to control the position from guard on top but Tavares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Adam thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Adam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adam trying to control the position from guard on top but Tavares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adam is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Adam wants to control from the top but Tavares keeps moving.
Adam advances position into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavares gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T3#
Adam wants to control the pace but Tavares is squirming around nicely.
Tavares is working to get back to half guard.
Adam looking to control but Tavares is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tavares working to try and regain half guard.
Adam wants to control the pace but Tavares is squirming around nicely. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Adam in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#SUB#
Adam moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tavares has worked his arm free - good work by Tavares!
Adam is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tavares will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Adam advances nicely into full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Manny Tavares will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Adam misses with a jab to the body
and Tavares counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice sprawl there from Tavares as Adam shoots in.
Tavares misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Adam on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Adam dives in and scores a takedown into Tavares's guard.
Tavares uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Adam lands a head shot.
Tavares thumps Adam with a low kick.
Adam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tavares.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares lands a nice shot to the body.
Adam fails with a takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Tavares. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Adam checks a leg kick.
Adam swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tavares throws an off balance right hand
enabling Adam to counter with a crisp jab.
Adam avoids the body shot from Tavares.
Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
Adam tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tavares sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adam somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tavares connects with a solid leg kick.
Adam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tavares was well out of range. Poor timing from Adam.
Tavares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adam.
Tavares motions for Adam to come forward. Tavares throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adam throws a shot from downtown. Tavares moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Tavares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adam attempts a counter takedown but Tavares avoids it well and moves away.
Tavares misses with a double jab.
Adam throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tavares stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tavares missing with a left hand there. Adam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tavares throws a hook but Adam blocks it.
A low kick lands for Tavares.
Tavares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavares throws out the jab.
Tavares connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares lands with an overhand left.
Adam lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tavares jabs Adam to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Adam moves out of range of the strikes.
Tavares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Tavares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tavares moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Tavares throws a solid leg kick but Adam takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tavares.
Tavares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adam has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Adam loads up on a big right hand but Tavares slips the punch.
Tavares looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tavares stalks Adam and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Adam's face. Adam staggers backwards, shaken.
Adam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tavares takes a swing at Adam's ribcage but misses.
As Tavares looks to move away, Adam throws a big counter combo but Tavares just gets out of the way.
Manny Tavares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tavares blocks a jab.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Adam avoids it with no problem.
Adam connects with a crisp jab.
Adam scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Adam - just one landing.
Adam is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Adam checks a low kick from Tavares.
Adam tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tavares swivels and escapes.
Tavares flicks out a counter leg kick but Adam steps away.
Tavares throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adam shoots for a takedown but Tavares saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A swing and a miss from Adam.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adam was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.#T4#
Adam will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tavares throws a body shot but no joy.
Tavares scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tavares swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Adam.
Adam stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tavares.
Tavares lunges at Adam with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adam's hand.
Adam slips a jab from Tavares.
Adam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tavares.
Adam moves out of range as Tavares throws a body kick.
Adam misses with a takedown attempt - Tavares sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Adam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavares manages to avoid it.
Adam lands a jab to the nose.
Tavares misses with a hook. Adam ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Tavares really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Adam throws a jab when Tavares was well out of range.
Adam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavares throws out the jab.
Adam misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Tavares.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tavares! But no joy.
Adam moves away from the strike by Tavares.
Tavares fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Adam is out of range.
Tavares scores with a sloppy right hand. Adam should have avoided that one.
Adam misses with a takedown attempt - Tavares sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Adam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tavares.
A slow jab from Adam misses its intended target.
Tavares is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adam with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Adam.
Adam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tavares circles away quickly and effectively.
Adam cracks Tavares with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tavares dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adam. That did some damage!
Adam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tavares.
#T1#
Tavares moves forwards but Adam connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tavares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Adam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tavares lands a leg kick that knocks Adam off balance momentarily.
Adam looks for a takedown but Tavares sprawls well.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Adam avoids it with no problem.
Adam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tavares keeps Adam at a distance using the push kick.
Tavares takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Danga de danga de dang - Adam scores with a four punch combination!
Tavares thows a body kick. Adam tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Adam has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Adam there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tavares gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adam.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adam shoots for a double leg takedown but Tavares sprawls well. He's pushed Adam's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tavares now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Adam throws a shot from downtown. Tavares moves away and avoids it.
Tavares dips to his left and cracks Adam with an uppercut!
Tavares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tavares misses the shot to the body.
Tavares misses with a jab to the body
and Adam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adam throws a shot from downtown. Tavares moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tavares! But no joy.
Adam fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adam lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adam manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Adam on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adam paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Adam throws a hook but Tavares avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Tavares as Adam shoots in.
Tavares tries to land a body kick
and Adam counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Adam defending well as Tavares loads up on a big left hand.
Tavares moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tavares wants to slow Adam down by chopping away at his legs.
Tavares scores with a three punch combo!
Good shot there by Tavares.
Adam throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adam misses with a wild body shot.
Adam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tavares looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tavares. Adam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tavares wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tavares scores with a jab to the body.
Adam defending well as Tavares loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Tavares tries to move into range but Adam moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adam catches Tavares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tavares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adam appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Adam takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adam darts in looking for a takedown but Tavares gets double underhooks and turns Adam into the cage.
Adam stalling.
Adam misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adam drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adam misses with the head strike.
Adam throws a head punch that misses.
Adam misses with some punches.
Adam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavares's elbow.
Tavares swings wildly with an uppercut but Adam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Manny Tavares will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Adam tries for a takedown but Tavares sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adam. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tavares as he avoids it easily.
Tavares moves out of range as Adam strikes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tavares.
Tavares throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Adam to counter with a crisp jab.
Adam throws an overhand right that lands on Tavares's shoulder, as Tavares tries to avoid the shot.
A leg kick checked by Adam.
Adam walks into a jab.
Jab from Adam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares throws an overhand right that lands on Adam's shoulder, as Adam tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Adam was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tavares misses the shot to the body.
Tavares circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adam ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.#T1#
Tavares walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Adam takes a swing at Tavares's ribcage but misses.
Tavares keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Adam takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tavares struggles to land a body shot inside as Adam controls his hands.
Tavares has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Adam seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tavares can turn it around.
Adam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Tavares scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tavares digs a right hand into Adam's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adam's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavares.
Adam tries to work over Tavares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adam misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adam.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tavares.
A body shot lands from Adam.
Tavares misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Tavares.
Adam wants to take the fight to the mat but Tavares manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tavares lands with a right to the head.
Tavares lands with a right to the head.
Tavares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adam misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavares working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Adam misses with a body punch.
Tavares blocks a body shot from Adam.
Tavares misses with a punch to the body.
Adam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tavaress head.
Principo Adam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adam lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tavares backwards.
Tavares gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Adam.
Tavares lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adam backwards.
Tavares lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adam misses with the head strike.
#T3##BC#
Adam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Adam with that takedown attempt.
Tavares throws a body punch but Adam moves out of range.
Tavares lands with a right hand.
Tavares slaps away a takedown attempt from Adam, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tavares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adam.
Adam tries to counter with a takedown but Tavares is quick to defend against it.
Tavares connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tavares lands a body shot.
A jab from Adam finds it's way through Tavares's defenses.
Tavares stuffs the takedown attempt from Adam. Adam gets slowly back to his feet.
Adam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tavares. Tavares circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Tavares swats away the attempt to clinch by Adam.
Tavares lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tavares connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Adam rushes Tavares and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Adam struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavares controls his hands.
A short left from Tavares.
Still in the clinch, Tavares scores with a nice short uppercut.
Adam goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tavares swings wildly with an uppercut but Adam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tavares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Adam ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Adam no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tavares is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Tavares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tavares 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Manny Tavares!
Manny Tavares is the new middleweight champion!
Manny Tavares decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BB 70 - White vs Adam 2
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Adam throws a lazy uppercut
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White slips under a jab from Adam.
White appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Adam tries to clinch there but White circles away.
A little feinted left hand from White on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adam misses with a body shot
and White counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Adam misses with a hook to the body
and White counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Adam thinking.
A shot to the body from Adam misses
and Adam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White scores with a nice head shot.
A swing and a miss from White.
White misses with a hook. Adam ducked under it nicely.
Adam lands a body shot.
White has been working on his boxing with his coaches at CHECMATE PRIME MMA in the buildup to the fight.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Adam.#T1#
Adam cracks White with an open hand slap.
Adam lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice jab there from Adam.
Adam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A quick step to the side and White tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adam throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adam bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
White misses with a lunging right hand
and Adam counters with a nice body shot.
Adam takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from White on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adam swings for the body but White moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and White tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adam lands a glancing blow to the side of White's head.#T2#
Adam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
Donk. Adam catches White right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Adam pushes White up against the cage in a clinch.
Adam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White tries to pull guard but Adam holds him up against the cage and eventually White drops back down to his feet.
White tries to pull guard but Adam holds him up against the cage and eventually White drops back down to his feet.
Adam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adam misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on White's face as he tries to break the clinch.
White jumps guard but Adam turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Adam.
A shot in the inside from Adam. #TD#
White pulls guard successfully.
#T3##SUB#
White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adam is aware though and is defending well.
Adam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
White is trying to keep Adam in close.
White keeping moving, preventing Adam from controlling successfully.
Adam stays in close to White's body and controls the position. #SUB#
White working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Adam has passed into half guard!
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Adam in particular looking to stall.
White trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Adam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from White on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Principo Adam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Adam moves into the clinch successfully.
Adam pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Adam is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
White throws a looping overhand right but Adam ducks down to avoid it.
Adam drops his hands momentarily and White takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Adam tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
Adam misses with a shot to the body
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adam throws a right hand that misses
and White counters with a straight right hand.
Adam tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White cracks Adam with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Adam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and White counters with a left to the body. #T1##CL2#
Adam has taken the fight to the clinch.
Adam lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adam misses with a hook from the clinch.
White wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
White successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
White working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Adam has passed into half guard!
Adam not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Adam is taking a breather. White says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Adam looks to land a strike but White avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T2#
Adam stands and throws White's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Adam trying to control the position but White is working away.
White is trying to control Adam's posture but Adam avoids it.
White is not content to let Adam control the position. #T3#
Adam lands an elbow.
Adam trying to control the position but White is working away. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
White tries to bench press Adam off him but Adam keeps the position.
Adam is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adam misses the shot to the body.
Adam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adam throws a right and a left that White avoids nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adam scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Adam tries to clinch
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
Adam throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thor White dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Adam lands a glancing blow to the side of White's head.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adam.
Adam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adam has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Adam fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
White lands with a nice body punch.
Adam lands a jab.
Adam scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam punishes White's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Adam. That snapped White's head back.
Principo Adam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from White on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Adam throws a hook but White blocks it.
Adam cracks White with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Adam misses with a jab to the body
and Adam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adam scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Adam lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Adam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adam moves away from the strike by White.
Adam lands a body shot.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adam.#T2#
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White swings for the body but Adam moves out of range.
A nice side step and Adam releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Adam tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
Adam lands a nice shot to the body.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. White looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White moves out of range as Adam strikes.
White throwing a counter right hand but Adam manages to avoid it.
White moves away from the strike by Adam.
White swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adam is looking to clinch.
White moves away from the strike by Adam. #T3#
Adam moves away from the strike by White.
A decent looking cross lands there for White.
White getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Adam misses with a jab to the body
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab.
White swinging wildly here.
A jab from Adam misses.
Adam tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
Adam dips to his left and cracks White with an uppercut!
Adam misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from White misses the target.#T4#
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Adam is just out of range.
Adam throws out a counter right but White avoids it with no problem.
Adam tries to clinch but fails miserably
and White counters with a nice body shot.
White tries to bum rush Adam with a series of wild strikes but Adam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adam misses with a straight left.
White was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Adam throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adam missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adam swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adam swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Adam throws a jab when White was well out of range.
Adam fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Adam rushes White and presses him up against the cage.
White wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
White drags the fight down to the ground.
Adam advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Adam's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
White looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
White is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adam pulls his head out easily. #T1#
White slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Adam wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Principo Adam has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adam keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of White's head.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
White is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White working a defensive guard but Adam manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB2#
Adam tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
White is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Adam gets to mount! White was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Adam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Adam prevents White from getting the reversal.
Adam controlling from the full mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Adam putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
White is looking to get to half guard.
Adam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
White is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam dominated that fourth round.
That's time! White's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Jab from Adam.
Adam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adam throws a jab when White was well out of range.
White swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adam comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice body punch from Adam.
Adam wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adam misses the body punch
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
White takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Adam tries to clinch up.
Adam misses with an uppercut.
White is looking to counter punch.
White takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body punch from Adam.
Adam lands with an overhand left.
Adam scores with a jab. White acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
White throws a lazy uppercut
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adam cracks White with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Adam. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Adam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adam looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Adam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from White misses the target.
White ducks under a wild hook from Adam.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Adam was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Adam closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Adam digs a right hand into White's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on White's gas tank.
Adam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
Adam lands with a right to the head. #TD#
White jumps guard and drags Adam to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Adam stands and throws White's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
White manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Adam seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
White is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Adam jumps into side control!
Principo Adam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
White taking a bit of punishment here - Adam scoring with strikes.
White is not content to let Adam control the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
White being controlled for a moment.
Thor White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Principo Adam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Adam has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Principo Adam!
Principo Adam is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Principo Adam started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
BB 62 - Wright vs McWrestler 2
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Adam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dias cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dias clobbers Adam with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adam ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dias ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adam moves away.
Adam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dias as he avoids it easily.
Adam shoots for a takedown but Dias saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It seemed like Dias was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dias dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adam bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dias as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Dias gets a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dias has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Adam lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dias.
Adam struggles to land a body shot inside as Dias controls his hands.
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!
Dias throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Adam misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Dias scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dias takes a shot to the head.
Dias lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Adam tries to score a body lock takedown but Dias shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dias's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dias has a couple of punches blocked by Adam.
Adam dodges an elbow strike from Dias.
Dias creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dias lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dias lands an elbow just above Adam 's eye.
Adam lands a left hand.
Dias misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dias misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adam lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dias just misses with a elbow thrown towards Adam's brow.
Dias lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dias.
Adam blocks the elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Dias - that landed with a thud.
Dias looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Dias throws an elbow but misses.
Adam lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adam misses with a punch to the body.
Adam softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adam is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dias is defending well.
Dias throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dias lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Adam lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Adam.
Dias tries to throw a body punch but Adam avoids it by throwing Dias back against the cage.
Dias misses with a punch on the inside.
Adam tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dias prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adam.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dias.
Dias misses with an elbow over the top.
Adam wants a takedown.
Adam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
A hook to the body from Adam.
Adam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dias misses with the head strike.
Adam lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Adam.
Dias pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Adam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Adam coming out on top.
Adam swings widly with a right hand
and Dias counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Adam thinking.
Adam has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Adam there as he acknowledges the shot.
Quintus Dias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adam tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice body punch from Adam - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dias throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dias pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4##TD#
Adam gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dias regains guard.
#SUB2#
Dias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adam advances to half guard.
Adam slows the pace down in half guard.
Dias is trying to control but can't.
Adam thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Adam is looking for a kimura here.
#ES2#
Dias pushes Adam off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quintus Dias dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dias swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dias misses with a wild body shot.
Quintus Dias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adam fails to land the takedown.
Adam throws out a loose jab but Dias uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Dias's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Adam changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dias stuns Adam with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Dias misses.
Dias throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Quintus Dias seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Adam there.
Dias moves out of range of the strikes.
Adam lands with a hook. Dias tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Adam.#T1#
Dias moves out of range as Adam strikes.
Adam scores with a shot to the body.
Dias moves away from the strike by Adam.
Adam cracks Dias with an open hand slap.
Adam throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adam throws a jab but it's blocked by Dias.
Dias misses with a body shot.
Dias bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dias scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adam doesn't seem bothered though.
Adam bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dias's head.
Adam connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Adam misses the target. #T2#
Dias ducks right into an uppercut from Adam.
Adam scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dias throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Adam counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Adam postures up and lands a big shot to Dias's brow.
Dias wants to sweep here but Adam controlling him for the moment.
Dias is trying to control the position but Adam postures up.
Dias keeping moving, preventing Adam from controlling successfully.
Dias working a defensive guard but Adam manages to pass into side control anyway.
Adam trying to control the position but Dias is working away. #T3#
Dias tries to improve position but can't.
Dias prevents Adam from moving into mount.
Adam is looking to take a break and control but Dias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Adam politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Adam prefers to stall for the moment though.
Adam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dias manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adam wants to pass the guard but Dias is defending well.
Adam stops Dias from getting back to his feet.
#ES2#
Dias has one foot on Adam's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T4#
Dias looks to score with a jab to the body but Adam is just out of range.
Dias stalks Adam and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Adam's face. Adam staggers backwards, shaken.
Adam lands a jab.
Dias is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dias avoids the body shot from Adam.
Dias misses with a low kick.
Adam is looking to counter punch.
Adam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Adam catches Dias right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Adam has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dias. Dias circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dias lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dias throws a leg kick that is checked
and Adam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adam throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dias is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Adam rather than just go for the knockout.
Adam swats away the attempt to clinch by Dias.
Adam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adam lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dias misses the jab.
Adam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam lands a jab-cross combination.
Adam throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Dias on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Adam shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Adam showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB#
Adam looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Principo Adam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adam content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Adam winds up and cracks Dias with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Dias is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adam pulls his head out easily.
Adam trying to control the action but Dias is working from the bottom.
Adam is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Quintus Dias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dias looks like he's trying to stand up.
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. Adam connects with a nice short shot to Dias's temple.
Adam throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Adam looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dias is trying to maintain the position but Adam is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Adam prevents Dias from standing back up.
Adam seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Adam frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Adam lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Adam lands a big elbow.
Principo Adam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC#Dias is rocked!
Dias squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Dias is still in real trouble! Can Adam finish him?
Adam tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dias seems to have recovered his senses.#ES2#
Dias somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!#T4#
Adam with a hook.
Dias tries to clinch but Adam is having none of it.
Adam throws a body shot but no joy.
Adam throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for Adam.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adam connects with a body shot that sends Dias's belly button to the back.
Adam dives in and grabs Dias's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dias pushes down on Adam's head and hops out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dias throws a leg kick but Adam sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adam feinted with a counter takedown.
Adam connects with a nice looking jab.
Adam punishes Dias's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Principo Adam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adam has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Principo Adam!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Principo Adam!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Principo Adam!
Principo Adam wins by unanimous decision!
Principo Adam spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
BB 56 - Escobar vs Adam 2
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adam.
Adam misses with a looping right.
Escobar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Adam slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Adam scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Escobar doesn't seem bothered though.
Adam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Adam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Adam.
Adam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Escobar avoids the body shot from Adam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming.
Escobar connects with a leg kick.
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Escobar counters with a quick kick to the body but Adam blocks it.#T1#
Escobar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adam looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range.
Adam tries to score a power double leg takedown but Escobar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adam somewhat.
Adam scores with a jab.
Adam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Escobar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Adam is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Escobar rather than just go for the knockout.
Escobar lands with a kick to the ribs.
Adam throws a shot from downtown. Escobar moves away and avoids it.
Escobar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Adam has time to react.#T2#
Adam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Escobar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adam connects with a right hand. Escobar shakes it off.
Escobar lands a nice looking body shot.
Adam misses with an uppercut
and Escobar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar lands a nice shot that snaps Adam's head back.
Nice shot lands for Adam.#TD2#
Adam shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Escobar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Escobar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Escobar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Adam trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Escobar holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Adam content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Escobar has locked up a guillotine! Escobar's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Adam is holding on here and Escobar must be using up a lot of energy. Adam has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Escobar gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Juanito Escobar!
Juanito Escobar retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Juanito Escobar 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:
BB 50 - Obaminator vs Adam 3
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Adam lands a body shot.
#TD2#
Adam closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Obaminator to the mat! Obaminator manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Obaminator had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Adam defends it easily.
Obaminator definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adam wants to control from the top but Obaminator keeps moving. #SUB#
Obaminator looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Adam has picked Obaminator up and slammed him! Obaminator can't keep hold of the triangle and Adam manages to pass to side control!
Obaminator is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obaminator is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Adam tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Obaminator is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Obaminator is not content to let Adam control the position.
Obaminator is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Adam off and has taken his back!
A lull in the action here.
Adam trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2#
Adam manages to reverse the position and now he's in Obaminator's guard. Nice work there by Adam.
#SUB#
Adam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Obaminator is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adam trying to control but Obaminator is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Obaminator is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Adam must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Obaminator looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Adam has picked Obaminator up and slammed him! Obaminator can't keep hold of the triangle and Adam manages to pass to side control!
Obaminator tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adam trying to control the action but Obaminator is working from the bottom.
Adam taking a breather here.
Obaminator manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Adam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Obaminator is working away from the top position though.
Obaminator is keen to just control but Adam is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Obaminator is working for an americana but Adam has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Obaminator was thinking about the submission.
Obaminator stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adam can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Obaminator controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adam is on top in guard.
#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam dominated that round.
That's time! Obaminator's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Obaminator scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Obaminator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adam will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adam slips under a jab from Obaminator.
Obaminator thows a leg kick but Adam checks it #TD2#
and Adam counters with a takedown into side control.
Adam grinds an elbow into Obaminator's temple.
Obaminator manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Obaminator trying to control but Adam postures up.
Adam perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Obaminator regains full guard. Nicely done.
Adam postures up.
#T1##SUB#
Obaminator is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Adam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Obaminator working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Obaminator is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Adam throwing strikes from guard but Obaminator blocks nicely.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Adam works over Obaminator with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Obaminator is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Adam looking to sit in guard and control but Obaminator gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Adam is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Obaminator wants to control from the top but Adam keeps moving. #SUB#
Obaminator has gone for a leg lock! Adam slips out almost immediately though and dives into Obaminator's guard.#REVB#
Obaminator working a defensive guard but Adam passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Adam is looking for submissions but instead, Obaminator has regained full guard.
Obaminator has momentary wrist control but Adam slips an elbow through the middle.#T4##SUB#
Obaminator working for a triangle but Adam defends it easily.
Adam won't allow Obaminator to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Adam is working Obaminator over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.#R3#
Obaminator scores with a jab.
Adam swings widly with a right hand
and Obaminator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barack Obaminator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adam punishes Obaminator's body with a nice straight punch.
Obaminator on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Obaminator looks to land a left hand but Adam moved out of range nicely.
Adam misses with a hook.
A big right from Adam misses.
Obaminator moves out of range as Adam strikes.
Obaminator staying out of range there.
Obaminator looks to land a right hand but Adam moved out of range.
It seemed like Adam was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adam connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Obaminator. That snapped Adam's head back.
Adam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adam connects with a single shot there.
Adam takes a swing at Obaminator's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obaminator uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adam.
Obaminator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Adam throws out a loose jab but Obaminator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obaminator.
#T1#
Obaminator moves away from the strike by Adam.
Barack Obaminator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Obaminator misses its intended target.
Adam throws an overhand right that lands on Obaminator's shoulder, as Obaminator tries to avoid the shot.
Obaminator fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Adam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obaminator manages to avoid it.
Adam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obaminator.
A solid leg kick lands there for Obaminator.
Adam ducks under a wild hook from Obaminator.
Adam changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Adam is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Obaminator is looking to chop away at Adam's legs.
Obaminator looks to land a right hand but Adam moved out of range.
Adam throws a body shot but no joy.
Adam throws a hook but Obaminator blocks it.
Obaminator attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Obaminator misses its intended target.
Adam throws a lazy right hand but Obaminator sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Obaminator lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Adam gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Obaminator.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adam. Obaminator does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obaminator slips under a jab from Adam.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adam slips under a jab.
Adam looks to throw the jab but Obaminator is out of range.
Obaminator looks to score with a jab to the body but Adam is just out of range.
Adam uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Obaminator has time to react.
Obaminator avoids the body shot from Adam.
Obaminator lands a jab to Adam's midsection.
Obaminator throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barack Obaminator is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Adam finds it's target.
Obaminator throws a nice outside leg kick.
Obaminator swings widly with a right hand
and Adam counters with a nice uppercut.
Obaminator uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adam.
Obaminator slips a straight right by Adam.
Obaminator looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Obaminator with a hook.
Obaminator keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adam.
Obaminator throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Obaminator misses.
Adam feints the counter takedown.
Obaminator looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Adam cracks Obaminator with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Adam takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adam 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.
Obaminator gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Obaminator throws a right hand that misses
and Adam counters with a stiff right hand.
Adam shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Obaminator sprawls well. Obaminator wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adam gets slowly back to his feet.
Adam scores with a hook to the body. Obaminator takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Adam looks to throw the jab but Obaminator is 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!
Obaminator misses with a hook
and Adam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obaminator throws a shot to the body.
Adam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obaminator.
Adam fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Obaminator avoids it really well and circles away.
Adam takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obaminator.
Adam has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Obaminator finds it's way round the side to connect with Adam's head.
Obaminator walks into a stiff left hand from Adam.
Obaminator cracks Adam with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Obaminator throws a push kick but Adam slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Principo Adam just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Adam lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Adam shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Adam was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Obaminator manages to get back to half guard.
Adam trying to control the action but Obaminator is working from the bottom.
Adam performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Obaminator wants to get back to full guard.
Obaminator is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Obaminator looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adam not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Obaminator tries to roll over but Adam keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Obaminator lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Adam misses.
Obaminator connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adam momentarily.
#T2#
Obaminator throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Adam misses.
Adam scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Adam throws the left hand but Obaminator avoids the punch easily.
Adam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obaminator.
Obaminator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adam manages to avoid it.
Adam throws a big shot that misses.
Adam shoots in and drives through. Obaminator sprawls well.
Obaminator scoring well with a low kick there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Adam checks a leg kick.
Adam avoids the body shot from Obaminator.
Adam checks a leg kick nicely.
Obaminator staying out of range there.
Obaminator throws a right hand that misses
and Adam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obaminator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adam.
An attempted straight right counter from Obaminator misses the target.
Adam connects with a looping right hand.
#T3#
A jab from Adam misses.
Adam throws a hook but Obaminator blocks it.
Obaminator walks into a straight right hand from Adam.
Adam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obaminator.
Obaminator throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Adam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obaminator manages to avoid it.
Obaminator on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Adam doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adam scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Obaminator walks into a jab.
Obaminator misses with an uppercut
and Adam counters with a nice uppercut.
Obaminator steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adam.
Nice defenses there by Adam.
A countering left hand to the body from Adam misses.
Adam changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obaminator misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Adam throws a looping overhand right but Obaminator ducks down to avoid it.
Obaminator moves out of range as Adam strikes.
Adam misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Obaminator misses the target.
Adam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obaminator throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adam cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Obaminator throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Obaminator throws a right hand that Adam ducks under and follows up with a left that Adam also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adam! But no joy.
Adam 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.
Adam misses with a straight left.
Obaminator ducks under a wild hook from Adam.
A swing and a miss from Adam.
Obaminator throws a quick inside leg kick.
Obaminator throws a lazy uppercut
and Adam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adam checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Adam drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Obaminator defends it well.
Adam lands a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Obaminator swings for the body but Adam moves out of range.
Obaminator darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Obaminator misses the shot to the body.
Adam is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Obaminator throws a shot to the body.
Jab by Adam.
Obaminator blocks a jab.
Obaminator lands with a right hand.
Obaminator misses with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Obaminator finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Adam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice straight punches there by Obaminator. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Obaminator.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obaminator lands a body shot.
Obaminator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obaminator throwing a counter right hand but Adam manages to avoid it.
Obaminator scores with a jab.
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!
Nice defenses there by Adam.#T1#
Obaminator keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Obaminator tries to sprawl but Adam drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Adam prevents Obaminator from improving his position.
Obaminator is pressing down on Adam's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Adam trying to control but Obaminator is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Obaminator looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Adam passes into half guard.
#T2##SUB#
Obaminator looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Adam is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Obaminator is staying active underneath Adam, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Obaminator is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adam pulls his head out easily.
Adam is pressing down on Obaminator's thigh, looking to free his foot. Obaminator is holding on for now. #T3#
Adam is taking a breather. Obaminator says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Adam's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Principo Adam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A decent looking cross lands there for Obaminator.
Adam misses with a straight right.
Obaminator walks into a left hand.
Adam swings for the body but Obaminator moves out of range.
Obaminator connects with a body shot that sends Adam's belly button to the back.
Obaminator misses with an uppercut. Adam saw that one coming.
Barack Obaminator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Adam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adam loads up on a big right hand but Obaminator slips the punch.
Adam avoids the body shot from Obaminator.
Adam misses with a hook. Obaminator ducked under it nicely.
Obaminator throws a chopping leg kick but Adam manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Adam looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adam listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Obaminator lands a body shot.
Obaminator misses with a hook. Adam ducked under it nicely.
Adam slips under a jab from Obaminator.
And Adam tries to counter it with a takedown but Obaminator pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Obaminator throws a front kick aimed at Adam's knee but Adam avoids it well.
Obaminator looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Obaminator is looking to slow Adam down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obaminator throws a jab when Adam was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Obaminator misses the target.
Obaminator thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
Barack Obaminator showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adam has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Principo Adam!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Principo Adam!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Principo Adam!
Principo Adam wins by unanimous decision!
Principo Adam 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.
Barack Obaminator was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be black'. |
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Event:
BB 39 - Adam vs Escobar
Date: Apr 05, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Escobar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Adam is trying to control Escobar's posture but Escobar avoids it.
Adam is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a kimura but Adam is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Escobar to get the leverage. #SUB#
Adam looking for submissions off his back.
Escobar wants to control but Adam is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam gets full guard.
Escobar stands and throws Adam's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Escobar tries to advance to mount but Adam denies him. #T1#
A lull in the action here as Escobar stalls from top position.
Escobar is looking to take a break and control but Adam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adam is trying to improve his position.
Escobar is looking to take a break and control but Adam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Escobar tries to move to mount but Adam blocks the move with his legs.
Adam wants to control but Escobar postures up.
Escobar controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Escobar is trying to get an arm triangle but Adam is defending well.
Adam is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Escobar staying calm.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Escobar shoots in and gets a takedown into Adam's guard.
Adam trying to keep a closed guard but Escobar is proving a slippery customer.
Adam lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Adam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Escobar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Escobar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Our spies down at at King's Cross MMA inform us that Escobar has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Escobar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adam manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Escobar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Escobar pushes down on Adam's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Escobar is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juanito Escobar dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
No luck for Escobar with that takedown attempt.
Escobar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adam. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adam moves away from the strike by Escobar.
Escobar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adam sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Escobar somewhat.
Adam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adam is looking to counter punch.
Adam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adam.
Adam ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adam slips under a jab.
Adam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar.
Adam looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Escobar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Adam doesn't seem phased though.
Escobar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Adam slips a straight right by Escobar.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar cracks Adam with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Escobar throws a right hand that misses
and Escobar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Adam shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Escobar regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Escobar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Adam passes Escobar's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Escobar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adam is taking a breather. Escobar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adam is keen to just control but Escobar is a slippery customer.
Escobar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Escobar.#SUB2#
Escobar is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Adam has his hands clasped together but Escobar extends and breaks Adam's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Escobar.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juanito Escobar!
During a confident post fight interview, Juanito Escobar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BB 32 - Bjornsson vs Olsen
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adam was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
Adam feinted with a counter takedown.
Adam wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adam.
Adam lands a nice shot that snaps White's head back.
White throws a predictable looking body shot
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White misses the body punch
and Adam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Adam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adam ducks right into an uppercut from White.
Adam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
White moves out of range as Adam strikes.
A nice side step and White releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
White 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.#TD#
Adam closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into White's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adam trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Adam trying to move into half guard but instead White has managed to sweep!#REVB##T1#
Adam looking to control.
White trying to control but Adam is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adam trying to keep a closed guard but White is proving a slippery customer.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Adam is retaining full guard.
Adam keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adam is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Adam slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Adam trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adam stays in close to White's body and controls the position.
White is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Adam looking to sit in guard and control but White gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Adam wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment.
White wants to control from the top but Adam keeps moving.
White controlling from the top position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adam is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
White wants to control from the top but Adam keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
White connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Adam's hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White throws a nice looking combination but Adam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
White misses the jab.
Adam stuns White with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Adam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
White throws out a loose jab but Adam uses good head movement to avoid it.
As White tries to get set, Adam tries to push him back and clinch up but White manages to avoid the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thor White will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Adam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. White looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adam connects with a jab.#TD#
Adam shoots in and gets a takedown into White's guard.
Adam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
Adam stays in close to White's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
White had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Adam defends it easily.#SUB2#
White is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adam defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Adam scoring with punches to the head and body.
Adam trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Adam is pushing down on White's leg trying to pass to half guard. White is fighting to maintain full guard but Adam has managed to sneak the leg through.
White tries to get to full guard but Adam has control of the leg.
Adam is just content to waste time from the top position. White takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
White looking to control but Adam passes into half guard.
#T2##SUB2#
White looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adam wants to take a breather but White is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Principo Adam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
White is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adam pulls his head out easily.
Adam with the ground and pound but White uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
White seems keen to control Adam's posture.
White keeping moving, preventing Adam from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from White misses.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by Adam.
Adam clobbers White with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD#
Adam shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Adam showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Adam looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Adam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Adam is thwarting White's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adam thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
White moves away from the strike by Adam.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
Principo Adam is winning the standup battle so far.
White misses with a hook.
Adam fails with the takedown.
White loads up on a big right hand but Adam slips the punch.
White waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adam.
Adam just misses with a punch to the body.
White avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White takes a jab right on the kisser.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White jabs Adam right on the nose. Adam blinks but takes it well.
White throws a lazy right hand but Adam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Adam on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adam takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
White throws a right hand that Adam ducks under and follows up with a left that Adam also avoids with ease.
Thor White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adam lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Adam will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Adam has closed the distance and engaged White in a clinch.
#TD2#
White manages to pull guard.
Adam scoring with punches to the head and body.
Adam has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adam is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
White has an active guard here but Adam has managed to pass into half guard.
White is trying to maintain the position but Adam is very close to passing his half guard.
White wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
White is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White is trying to control but Adam passes into side control!
Adam is working White over with some ground and pound from side control.
White manages to get back to half guard.
Adam winds up and cracks White with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
White on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
White is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB2#
White is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adam pulls his head out easily.
Adam working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on White's thigh. White counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Principo Adam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Adam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White is looking to sweep but instead, Adam has passed into half guard.
White tries to get to full guard but Adam has control of the leg.
Adam works his way into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White is squirming around, avoiding Adam's attempts to control the action.
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 Principo Adam.
I think Adam has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Principo Adam!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Principo Adam!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Principo Adam!
Principo Adam wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Principo Adam misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
BB 25 - Garbowa vs Tavares
Date: Feb 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Adam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Exotic on the side of the head.
Exotic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adam moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Exotic moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Adam moves into range and clinches up with Exotic.
A head punch on the inside from Exotic fails to land.
A hook to the body from Exotic.
Adam has a couple of punches blocked by Exotic.
Exotic can't break the clinch.
Adam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Exotic.
#TD2#
Adam decides to pull guard.
Exotic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Exotic postures up.
Exotic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Adam lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Adam postures up.
Exotic trying to control the position here.
Adam trying to control but Exotic is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Exotic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adam can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Exotic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adam can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Exotic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Adam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Exotic swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Exotic looking to control.
Exotic seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Adam trying to control but Exotic is working from the bottom.
Adam passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Exotic is looking for a sweep.
Exotic can't do much from the bottom here.
Exotic trying to remain calm as Adam controls from the top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Exotic tests Adam's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Exotic moves forwards but Adam connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Adam swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Exotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Joe Exotic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adam was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Adam misses with a wild body shot.
Adam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Exotic pushes Adam away with a front kick.
Exotic lands a body shot.
Adam doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Exotic throws a leg kick but Adam sees it coming and moves out of range.
Adam is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Exotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Exotic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Principo Adam will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Adam misses with a right hand
and Exotic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Exotic throws a leg kick
and Adam cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adam avoids the body shot from Exotic.
Adam swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.
Adam swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.
Adam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
Exotic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Adam takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adam.
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Exotic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
Exotic throws a looping overhand right but Adam ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Adam was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic throws a hook but Adam blocks it.
Adam let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Adam throws a shot from downtown. Exotic moves away and avoids it.
Adam stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Exotic.
Exotic misses with a body shot
and Exotic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab lands there for Adam.#T1#
Exotic walks into a jab.
Exotic looks to land a right hand but Adam moved out of range.
Exotic with a nice calf kick.
Exotic scores with a jab. Adam acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Exotic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adam.
Adam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Exotic misses.
Adam on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Exotic. Exotic obviously looking to wear him down.
Exotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adam is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Exotic with a body shot.
Adam smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Exotic misses with a right hand
and Exotic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joe Exotic is winning the standup battle so far.
Exotic lands a jab.
Adam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adam swings away with a body shot that misses
and Exotic counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Exotic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adam.
Exotic scores with a leg kick.
#T2#
Exotic misses the body punch
and Adam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Exotic lands a nice hook to Adam's body. Adam takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adam takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A shot to the liver by Exotic. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Exotic closes the distance and clinches.
Exotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adam misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Adam lands a takedown into guard.
Exotic keeping full guard, as Adam tries to pass.
Adam is stalling in the full guard.
Adam is looking to work some ground and pound but Exotic has wrist control.#T3##SUB#
Exotic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Adam passes into half guard.
Adam performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Exotic wants to control but Adam is keeping busy.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Adam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Adam is looking to stall here but Exotic recovers full guard.
Adam passes Exotic's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Exotic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adam is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joe Exotic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Exotic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Exotic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Adam at a distance.
Exotic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Adam counters with a stiff right hand.
Adam misses with a body shot.
Exotic scores with a jab to the head.
Exotic throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Adam counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Exotic!
Adam working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Exotic can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.
Exotic is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Adam slows the pace down.
Adam looks up at the clock and then as Exotic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Adam smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Adam tries to advance to mount but Exotic denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Exotic is looking to regain half guard here but Adam keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Exotic gets back to half guard.
Exotic is trying to control but Adam manages to pass to mount!
Adam wants to control the pace but Exotic is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Exotic tries to hold on but Adam pushes him away.
Exotic tries to reverse the position but Adam maintains control.
Exotic takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Principo Adam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Exotic can't escape the position.
Exotic wants to control but Adam is having none of it.
Joe Exotic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Adam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Exotic is looking to escape.
Principo Adam has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adam controlling from mount.
Adam wants to control but instead Exotic manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Exotic looking for a kimura from the bottom but Adam passes into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Exotic keeps working.
Exotic tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Principo Adam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adam 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Principo Adam!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Principo Adam!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Principo Adam!
Principo Adam wins by unanimous decision!
Principo Adam bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
BB 18 - Obaminator vs Dias 2
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Kushnirov throws a hook but Adam avoids it easily.
Adam misses with a combination
and Kushnirov counters with a big head kick but Adam shrugs it off.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kushnirov.
Adam's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kushnirov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adam scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Adam moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Kushnirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adam.
#TD#
Adam drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Adam won't allow Kushnirov to get back to his feet.
Kushnirov 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.
Adam seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Adam is in close to Kushnirov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Adam looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Kushnirov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Adam content to stall in guard here.
Adam with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Adam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kushnirov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adam passes Kushnirov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Adam drops an elbow to the side of Kushnirov's head.
Kushnirov is trying to stand.
Kushnirov wants to get back to full guard.
Kushnirov wants to get back to his feet.
Kushnirov wants to improve his position but Adam is controlling well.
Kushnirov wants to control but Adam is keeping busy.
#T3#
Adam is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kushnirov moves out of range as Adam strikes.
Kushnirov throws out a loose jab but Adam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kushnirov scores with a hook to the body. Adam takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adam blocks a leg kick.
Kushnirov throws a sloppy head kick and Adam moves out of range easily.
Kushnirov throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Adam decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kushnirov's guard.#SUB#
Adam drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Adam jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Adam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Adam lands a couple of digs.
Adam won't allow Kushnirov to sweep him here.
Kushnirov is trying to keep Adam in close.
Adam controlling from the top position. #ES2#
Kushnirov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adam has Kushnirov pressed against the cage, preventing Kushnirov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kushnirov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adam has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ilya Kushnirov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kushnirov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kushnirov throws a series of punches but Adam avoids them all with ease.
Nice body kick there by Kushnirov.
Adam looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kushnirov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adam.
Kushnirov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kushnirov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kushnirov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adam.
Kushnirov needs to keep his hands up - Adam had a free shot at his head there.
Adam throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kushnirov on the side of the head.
Kushnirov throws a body punch but Adam moves out of range.
Adam with a nice cross.
Kushnirov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kushnirov.
Adam fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Kushnirov.
A swing and a miss from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adam.
Kushnirov swings for the body but Adam moves out of range.
#T1#
Adam blocks a jab.
A head kick from Kushnirov lands but Adam takes it in his stride.
Kushnirov lunges at Adam with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adam's hand.
Adam ducks under a wild hook from Kushnirov.
A quick step to the side and Adam tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kushnirov avoids the body shot from Adam.
Ilya Kushnirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adam connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Adam lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Adam changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kushnirov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kushnirov throws Adam to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kushnirov misses the shot to the body.
Adam tries to counter with a takedown but Kushnirov is quick to defend against it.
Kushnirov throws a series of punches but Adam avoids them all with ease.
Adam works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Adam dives in for a single leg takedown but Kushnirov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kushnirov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adam tries to pull guard but Kushnirov won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Kushnirov manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Adam fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A clash of legs there as Adam blocks the low kick.
Kushnirov misses with a hook.
Kushnirov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Adam tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kushnirov manages to circle out of the way.
Kushnirov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Adam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kushnirov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot.
Adam lands with a hook. Kushnirov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kushnirov throws a jab when Adam was well out of range.
Kushnirov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Adam checks it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kushnirov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Kushnirov misses.
Kushnirov misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Adam misses its target.
Adam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov lands a leg kick that knocks Adam off balance momentarily.
Adam slips a jab from Kushnirov.#T3#
Kushnirov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kushnirov throws the kick towards the body but Adam avoids it.
Adam swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adam looks to score with a jab to the body but Kushnirov is just out of range.
Kushnirov cracks a nice hook into Adam's ribs.
Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adam.
Kushnirov is looking to score with low kicks.
Kushnirov tries to work over Adam's front leg with a kick but Adam checks it.
Adam lands a nice hook to Kushnirov's body. Kushnirov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kushnirov misses with a leg kick
and Adam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kushnirov misses with a straight left.
Kushnirov lands a jab to Adam's midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Adam checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Adam darts in looking for a takedown but Kushnirov gets double underhooks and turns Adam into the cage.
Adam misses with a body punch.
Adam lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Adam - that landed with a thud.
Kushnirov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adam is defending well for now.#T4#
Kushnirov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Adam is working for takedown but Kushnirov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kushnirov takes a shot to the head.
Adam is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kushnirov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Adam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Kushnirov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adam swings for the body but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Kushnirov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kushnirov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Kushnirov misses.
It looked like Adam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adam avoids the body shot from Kushnirov.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adam cracks Kushnirov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Adam is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adam scores with a nice right hand.
Adam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Adam checks a leg kick.
Adam blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ilya Kushnirov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Adam slips under a jab.
Adam is looking to counter the offense by Kushnirov and move into the clinch.
Kushnirov throws an overhand right that lands on Adam's shoulder, as Adam tries to avoid the shot.
Kushnirov throws a chopping leg kick but Adam manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A cross from Adam lands.
Kushnirov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kushnirov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kushnirov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Adam throws a jab but it's blocked by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kushnirov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Adam to counter with a crisp jab.
Adam fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kushnirov swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Adam defending well as Kushnirov loads up on a big left hand.
Adam fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kushnirov jabs Adam to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Adam throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kushnirov! But no joy.#T1#
Adam slips a straight right by Kushnirov.#TD#
Adam is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kushnirov's half guard.
Adam trying to pass the guard but Kushnirov defending well.
Kushnirov is looking to escape.
Adam scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Adam lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Adam looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Principo Adam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB#
Adam is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kushnirov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Adam scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Adam is trying to work for a kimura but Kushnirov is defending well.
#T3#
Kushnirov is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adam working over Kushnirov with some ground and pound. Kushnirov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kushnirov wants to sweep but Adam has passed to side control!#SUB#
Adam wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kushnirov, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Adam is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kushnirov is trying to escape and Adam transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kushnirov is forced to tap! Nice work there by Adam! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Principo Adam!
Principo Adam 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:
CMMA 182
Date: Nov 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Adam missing with a left hand there. Clarkson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adam connects with a looping right hand.
Adam catches Clarkson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Adam with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adam misses with a body shot.
Clarkson with the counter takedown but Adam avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Adam darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#It looks like Hudson Clarkson has been cut.
Adam lands a jab to Clarkson's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam lands a nice hook to Clarkson's body. Clarkson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clarkson walks into a jab.#T1#
Clarkson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Adam sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Adam appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Clarkson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adam misses with a straight left.
Clarkson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Adam swings for the body but Clarkson moves out of range.
Clarkson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Adam seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Adam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clarkson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Clarkson goes for a double leg but Adam avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Adam continues to drive forward.
Principo Adam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hudson Clarkson.#T2#
Clarkson takes one on the button.
Adam takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Clarkson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Adam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clarkson was well out of range. Poor timing from Adam.
Clarkson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Adam defends well and Clarkson ends up having to push Adam into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Adam is looking to counter punch.
Clarkson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The fighters circling - Adam throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD#
Adam lands a big shot that drops Clarkson! Can he finish him?
#ROC#Clarkson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adam wants to pass the guard but Clarkson is keeping the position.
Clarkson is still in real trouble! Can Adam finish him?
Clarkson trying to control the position.
Adam landing with the ground and pound.
Clarkson seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Adam tries to free his leg and advance position but Clarkson is retaining full guard.
Clarkson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Adam has passed into side control.
Clarkson tries to improve position but can't.
Adam moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Clarkson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Adam stalls from top position.
Clarkson can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Adam taking a breather here. #SUB#
Adam is working to tighten his grip on Clarkson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Clarkson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Adam is really squeezing tight and eventually Clarkson passes out! Adam breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Principo Adam!
Principo Adam 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:
CMMA 169 Fudd v Pavlovic
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Obaminator uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Adam has time to react.
Adam lands a slapping body shot.
Obaminator throws an off balance right hand
and Adam counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Adam lands a lovely overhand right.
Adam misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Obaminator wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obaminator walks into a stiff left hand from Adam.
Obaminator throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Adam counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Obaminator keeping moving, preventing Adam from controlling successfully.
Adam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adam lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Obaminator keeping moving, preventing Adam from controlling successfully. #T1#
Obaminator working a defensive guard but Adam passes into half guard.
Adam is just content to waste time from the top position. Obaminator takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Adam is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Obaminator is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adam defends well.#SUB#
Adam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Adam throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Adam is looking to pass into half guard but Obaminator pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Obaminator is in guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adam controlling Obaminator's posture.
Adam's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adam looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Obaminator postures up.
Adam is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Obaminator postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Adam is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Obaminator, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Adam lying in Obaminator's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Obaminator decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Adam taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barack Obaminator!
A victorious Barack Obaminator 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 155 Fudd v Schrute
Date: Sep 10, 2021 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Kaupens misses its intended target.
Adam drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kaupens defends it well.#CL2#
Adam darts in and clinches Kaupens up against the cage.
I was talking to Kaupens's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kaupens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adam prevents Kaupens from breaking the clinch.
Kaupens misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Adam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Adam changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kaupens looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kaupens tries to escape but Adam is in control. #SUB2#
Adam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kaupens knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Adam working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Adam wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kaupens, who protects the arm well. #ES#
Kaupens throws Adam to one side and escapes!#T1##CL2#
Adam closes the distance and pushes Kaupens back into the cage.#BC#
Kaupens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ansis Kaupens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adam lands a glancing blow to the side of Kaupens's head.
Adam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaupens.
Kaupens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adam swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adam's coach down at GWad's Playpen was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Adam's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Adam punishes Kaupens's body with a nice straight punch.
Kaupens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adam is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kaupens with a body shot.
Kaupens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Kaupens.
Adam 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.
Kaupens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adam.
Adam connects with a body shot that sends Kaupens's belly button to the back.
Ansis Kaupens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaupens throws a body punch but Adam moves out of range. #T2#
Kaupens moves out of range as Adam strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Kaupens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adam ducks under a wild hook from Kaupens.
Adam scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kaupens doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaupens misses with a body shot
and Adam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab from Kaupens.#CL2#
Adam closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Adam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kaupens throws a body punch but Adam moves out of range.
Adam tries to counter by closing the distance.
Adam darts in trying to clinch
and Adam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Adam has closed the distance and engaged Kaupens in a clinch.
Kaupens lands a right hand. #BC#
Kaupens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adam connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kaupens momentarily.
#T3#
Adam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adam scores with a nice strike.
Adam throws a body punch but Kaupens moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Kaupens - just one landing.
Kaupens throws a big shot that misses.
Kaupens just misses with a punch to the body.
Adam takes one to the chin there.
Kaupens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kaupens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kaupens misses with a straight right.
Kaupens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adam moves away.#TD2#
Adam decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kaupens kicks Adam off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adam wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice shot lands for Adam.#T4#
Kaupens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adam throws a hook to the side of Kaupens's head but Kaupens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adam moves away from the strike by Kaupens.
Adam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaupens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaupens avoids the body shot from Adam.
Kaupens misses with a hook. Adam ducked under it nicely.
Kaupens lunges at Adam with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adam's hand.
Kaupens throws the left hand but Adam avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Kaupens.
Adam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaupens.
Kaupens sets himself, and Adam steps forward looking for the clinch! Kaupens avoids it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Adam gets a takedown into half guard.
Kaupens wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Principo Adam will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kaupens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adam throws a looping overhand right but Kaupens ducks down to avoid it.
Adam slips a straight right by Kaupens.
Adam is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kaupens connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kaupens is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Adam lands a lovely overhand right.
Kaupens lands a head shot.
Kaupens throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adam cracks a nice hook into Kaupens's ribs.
Adam slips under a jab from Kaupens.
Adam connects with a body shot.
A jab from Adam misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kaupens, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adam lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Adam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kaupens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adam slips under a jab from Kaupens.
Kaupens misses with a hook. Adam ducked under it nicely.
Adam staying out of range there.
Kaupens throws a poor cross that misses
and Adam counters with a nice uppercut.
Adam throws a hook but Kaupens blocks it.
Kaupens throws a body shot but no joy.
Adam drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kaupens defends it well.
Kaupens swinging wildly here.
Kaupens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adam looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaupens is just out of range.
Kaupens throws a jab when Adam was well out of range.
Adam scores with a nice strike.
Kaupens avoids the body shot from Adam.
#T2#
Adam misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Kaupens finds it's way through Adam's defenses.
Kaupens 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.
A big left from Kaupens misses.
Adam now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Kaupens finds it's way through Adam's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaupens misses with a straight right.
Adam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaupens was well out of range. Poor timing from Adam.
Adam dips to his left and cracks Kaupens with an uppercut!
Adam tries to clinch but Kaupens moves out of range.
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adam misses with an uppercut
and Kaupens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adam moves out of range as Kaupens strikes.#TD2#
Adam decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adam stops Kaupens from getting back to his feet.
#T3#
Adam thows a huge punch but Kaupens dodges it nicely.
Kaupens has hold of Adam's hands but Adam slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ES#
Kaupens has one foot on Adam's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Adam takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kaupens missing with a left hand there. Adam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaupens throws the left hand but Adam avoids the punch easily.
Kaupens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaupens throws the left hand but Adam avoids the punch easily.
Adam looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaupens is just out of range.
It looked like Kaupens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adam has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Adam there as he acknowledges the shot.
Adam lands a jab to the nose.
Adam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaupens.
Kaupens misses with a straight right.
Adam moves away from the strike by Kaupens. #T4#
Adam swings for the body but Kaupens moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adam gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Adam shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Adam was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ansis Kaupens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adam prevents Kaupens from escaping the position.
Adam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Kaupens throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Adam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaupens.
Kaupens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adam connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kaupens's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaupens misses with an uppercut. Adam saw that one coming.
Adam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaupens.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ansis Kaupens will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Adam staying out of range there.
Kaupens throws a hook but Adam blocks it.
Kaupens takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Adam ducks under a wild hook from Kaupens.
Adam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaupens throws out the jab.
Adam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaupens.
Adam lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kaupens at a distance.
A big right from Kaupens misses.
Kaupens walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Adam goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaupens takes one to the side of the head.
Kaupens swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Adam counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaupens is staying active underneath Adam, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kaupens tries to kick Adam off but Adam keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Adam is pressing down on Kaupens's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kaupens is holding on for now.
Kaupens is looking to escape.
Adam trying to control the action but Kaupens is working from the bottom.
Kaupens is trying to stand up here but Adam is controlling him well.
Adam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Adam seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kaupens tries to kick Adam off but Adam keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kaupens scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Adam feints and as Kaupens raises his hands in defense, Adam changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kaupens is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Adam presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Adam is working Kaupens over against the cage.
Kaupens can't break the clinch.
Kaupens wants to break free but Adam has control.
Kaupens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Adam misses with the head strike.
Adam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adam blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Adam gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kaupens regains guard.
Adam sitting in guard here, content to control.
Adam prevents Kaupens from getting back to his feet.
Adam postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kaupens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Adam is controlling him.
Kaupens can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adam controls the pace.
Kaupens keeping moving, preventing Adam from controlling successfully. #T3#
Kaupens wants to get back to his feet but Adam is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#ES#
Kaupens uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Adam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaupens.
Kaupens throws the left hand but Adam avoids the punch easily.
Kaupens throws a body punch but Adam moves out of range.
Adam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ansis Kaupens is winning the standup battle so far.
Adam has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kaupens ducks under a wild hook from Adam.
Adam tries to clinch but Kaupens moves out of range.
A jab from Kaupens misses. #T4##CL2#
Adam moves into range and clinches up with Kaupens.
Kaupens has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Kaupens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kaupens misses with a hook
letting Adam counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Adam is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kaupens's half guard.
Kaupens kicks Adam off and gets back to his feet.
Kaupens thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Adam tries to counter it with a takedown but Kaupens pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Adam drives through with a takedown into Kaupens's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kaupens wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Adam manages to pass to side control.
Kaupens wants to get back to his feet.
Kaupens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Principo Adam.
I think Adam 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ansis Kaupens!
Ansis Kaupens decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CMMA 142 Adam v Army Jr
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Adam bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Adam stalls from top position.
Adam tries to advance to mount but Army Jr denies him.
Adam trying to control the position but Army Jr is working away. #SUB2#
Adam tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Adam has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Adam wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Army Jr, who protects the arm well. #T1##SUB2#
Adam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Army Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Adam thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
An elbow from Adam crashes against the mat.
Army Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Army Jr gets back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Adam working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Adam wants to pass the guard but Army Jr is defending well.
Adam is stalling here. Army Jr is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Adam seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Army Jr has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Adam tries to buck Army Jr off but Army Jr is having none of it.
Adam manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Adam is keen to just control but Army Jr is a slippery customer.#T3#
Adam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Army Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Adam looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Army Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Army Jr.
Adam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adam is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Army Jr keeping full guard, as Adam tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Army Jr keeping moving, preventing Adam from controlling successfully.
Adam showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Adam in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Adam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Army Jr tries to clinch up.
We've been told by Army Jr's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Army Jr moves into range and clinches up with Adam.
Adam blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Army Jr on the inside.
Army Jr cracks Adam with a nice body shot.
Adam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Army Jr's elbow. #BC#
Army Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Army Jr wants to clinch up but Adam keeps it at a distance.
Adam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Army Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Adam.
Army Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Adam circles away.
Adam misses with a looping left.
Army Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Army Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Adam counters with a stiff right hand.
Adam works Army Jr's body with a nice hook.
Dick Army Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Army Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Army Jr tries to clinch
and Adam counters with a straight right hand.
Army Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Army Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Adam to counter with a crisp jab.
Adam scores with a body shot.
Army Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Army Jr closes the distance but Adam moves to the side
and Adam cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dick Army Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Army Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Army Jr.#T2#
Army Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Army Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Army Jr misses with a looping right.
Army Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Army Jr.
Army Jr tries to clinch up.
Army Jr moves in looking to clinch but Adam pushes him off.
Adam takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Army Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Army Jr looks to throw the jab but Adam is out of range.
Adam scores with a jab to the body.
Army Jr is looking to clinch but Adam is avoiding it.
Adam now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Adam looks to land a combination but Army Jr avoids it well.
Army Jr throws a nice looking combination but Adam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adam lands with an uppercut that bounces Army Jr off the cage and back into range.#T3##CL#
Army Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Army Jr lands a damaging elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Army Jr.
Army Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Army Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adam avoiding damage as Army Jr throws knees to the body.
Adam scores with a nice hook to the head.
Army Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Adam is trying to force a seperation but Army Jr has the dominant position.#BC2#
Adam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Army Jr gets caught flat footed, as Adam shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Army Jr wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Adam manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adam throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Army Jr is trying to stand.
Adam content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Army Jr is staying active underneath Adam, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Adam is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Army Jr tries to get to full guard but Adam has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Principo Adam will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Army Jr leaves Adam with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Army Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adam now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Army Jr does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adam. Army Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Army Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Adam misses with a straight left.
Adam circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adam lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Adam swats away the attempt to clinch by Army Jr.
Army Jr closes the distance but Adam moves to the side #TD2#
so Adam counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Adam looking to pass the guard.
Adam wants to control from the top but Army Jr keeps moving.
Adam postures up in Army Jr's guard and throws a big left but Army Jr blocks it.
Army Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Adam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adam passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Adam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Army Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Adam throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Adam scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB2#
Adam goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Army Jr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Adam's guard! Nice work there by Army Jr! #SUB2#
Adam had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Army Jr defends it easily.#T3#
Adam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Army Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Principo Adam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Adam is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dick Army Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Army Jr wants to pass the guard but Adam is keeping the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adam is controlling Army Jr's posture.
Adam's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Army Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Army Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Adam is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Army Jr misses with a hook.
Adam works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Army Jr moves in looking to clinch but Adam pushes him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Principo Adam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Adam 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Principo Adam!
Principo Adam decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Dick Army Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry dad, please dont beat me!'. |
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Event:
CMMA 126 Adam v Obaminator
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Good work by Adam as he checks the leg kick.
Obaminator dips to his left and cracks Adam with an uppercut!
Obaminator lands with a cross.
Barack Obaminator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adam looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Obaminator 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.
Good shot there by Obaminator.
Obaminator displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adam throws out the jab.
Obaminator let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Obaminator connects with the punch.
Adam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obaminator sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obaminator tests Adam's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Adam changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Obaminator looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Adam tries to advance to mount but can't.
Obaminator tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Adam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Obaminator wants to control but Adam postures up.#T1#
Adam trying to control the action but Obaminator is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Adam working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Adam tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Adam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Obaminator knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Obaminator is looking to reverse the position.
Adam trying to control the action but Obaminator is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Adam working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Obaminator tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Adam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Obaminator is trying to control Adam's posture but Adam avoids it. #SUB#
Adam goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Obaminator rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Adam's guard! Nice work there by Obaminator! #SUB#
Adam is looking for a triangle but Obaminator pushes his legs off easily.
Adam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Adam keeping full guard, as Obaminator tries to pass. #SUB#
Adam working for a triangle but Obaminator defends it easily.
Obaminator slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Obaminator passes Adam's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barack Obaminator will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Obaminator is looking to chop away at Adam's legs.
Obaminator scores with a jab. Adam acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Adam throws a jab but it's blocked by Obaminator.
Obaminator chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Obaminator throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adam counters with a straight right hand.
Obaminator connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Adam's hands.
Obaminator ducks under a wild hook from Adam.
Adam takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice jab there from Obaminator.
Obaminator lands a nice hook to Adam's body. Adam takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Obaminator with a nice calf kick.
Adam throws a right hand that misses
and Obaminator counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adam lands a right hook to the body.
Obaminator tries to land a leg kick but Adam saw it coming and moves away.
Adam lands with a cross.
Obaminator misses with a wild body shot.
Adam looks to land a right hand but Obaminator moved out of range.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Adam. That snapped Obaminator's head back.
Obaminator throws a big shot that misses.
Adam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obaminator.
Barack Obaminator seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adam staying out of range there.
Adam takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adam moves forwards but Obaminator connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Obaminator jabs Adam to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Obaminator defending well as Adam loads up on a big left hand.
Adam bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Obaminator's head backwards.
Adam lands with a straight right. Obaminator didn't see that one coming.
Adam wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Obaminator misses with a body shot.
A jab from Obaminator misses.
Obaminator connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obaminator throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adam feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Obaminator just misses with a punch to the body.
Adam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obaminator manages to avoid it.
Obaminator throws a lazy body kick
and Adam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adam throws a body punch but Obaminator moves out of range.
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obaminator misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adam.
Adam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obaminator misses with a few strikes there.
Adam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obaminator steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adam.
Obaminator connects with a nice looking jab.
Obaminator tries to land a leg kick but Adam saw it coming and moves away.
Obaminator loads up on a big right hand but Adam slips the punch.
Adam throws an overhand right that lands on Obaminator's shoulder, as Obaminator tries to avoid the shot.
Obaminator looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Obaminator.
Obaminator has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obaminator with the inside leg kick.
Obaminator swings for the body but Adam moves out of range.
Obaminator ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Obaminator misses with a double jab.
Adam tries to counter with a takedown but Obaminator is quick to defend against it.
Obaminator lands a body shot.
Obaminator lands with a straight right. Adam didn't see that one coming.
Obaminator connects with the punch.
Obaminator misses the shot to the body.
Adam misses with a straight left.
Obaminator scores with a leg kick.
Obaminator shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Obaminator misses.
Nice cross by Adam.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adam moves out of range as Obaminator strikes.#T4#
Adam blocks a jab.
Adam shoots and misses
and Obaminator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Obaminator just misses with a punch to the body.
Obaminator slips a jab from Adam.
Obaminator ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adam throws a body shot but no joy.
Barack Obaminator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adam misses with a few strikes there.
Obaminator throws a body shot but no joy.
Obaminator keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obaminator moves out of range of the strikes.
Adam throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Obaminator throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adam stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A low kick from Obaminator misses #TD#
and Adam counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Principo Adam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obaminator works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Adam drops back looking for a leg! Obaminator is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Obaminator manages to kick Adam off! Adam jumps back into Obaminator's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barack Obaminator showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Obaminator takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Obaminator with the inside leg kick.
Obaminator throws a jab when Adam was well out of range.
Adam misses with a hook.
Adam staying out of range there.
Adam doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Adam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obaminator counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Obaminator as he jumps to the side.
Obaminator jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Obaminator tries to clinch but Adam moves out of range. #T1#
Obaminator needs to keep his hands up - Adam had a free shot at his head there.
Adam takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD#
Adam shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Obaminator working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Obaminator looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adam trying to control the position from guard on top but Obaminator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Adam forces his way into half guard.
Adam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Obaminator knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Obaminator trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adam tries to pass to full mount but Obaminator defends it.
Adam is looking to take a break and control but Obaminator is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Adam is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Obaminator is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Obaminator felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Obaminator tries to get to full guard but Adam has control of the leg.
Obaminator is still trying to improve position.
Obaminator wants to control but Adam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adam is looking to take a break and control but Obaminator is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big right from Adam misses.
Adam throws a shot from downtown. Obaminator moves away and avoids it.
Adam takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Adam misses. #T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Obaminator.
Obaminator throws a series of punches but Adam moves out of range.
That kick from Obaminator tenderised Adam's leg. Adam is trying to keep his angry face on.
Adam throws a body punch but Obaminator moves out of range.
Adam throws an overhand right that lands on Obaminator's shoulder, as Obaminator tries to avoid the shot.
Adam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obaminator manages to avoid it.
Adam looks to score with a jab to the body but Obaminator is just out of range.
Obaminator swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Adam shoots in looking for a takedown. Obaminator tries to sprawl out of it but Adam keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Obaminator manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adam takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Barack Obaminator just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Adam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obaminator! But no joy.
Adam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obaminator.
Obaminator throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Adam on the side of the head.
Adam looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Adam missing with a left hand there. Obaminator was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adam misses with a jab to the body
and Obaminator counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adam defending well as Obaminator loads up on a big left hand.
Obaminator scores with a sloppy right hand. Adam should have avoided that one.
A big right from Obaminator misses.
Obaminator tried to score with a low kick but Adam checks it.
Obaminator slips a straight right by Adam.
Adam misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obaminator scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Obaminator wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adam jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Obaminator keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obaminator appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Obaminator misses with a leg kick.
Adam staying out of range there.
It looked like Adam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adam missing with a left hand there. Obaminator was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obaminator thows a body kick. Adam tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Adam swats away the attempt to clinch by Obaminator.
Obaminator staying out of range there.
Obaminator plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Adam goes for a double leg but Obaminator avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Obaminator continues to drive forward.
Adam wants to take the fight to the mat but Obaminator manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Adam tries to throw a body punch but Obaminator avoids it by throwing Adam back against the cage.
Obaminator misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obaminator goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obaminator tries a body shot but Adam blocks it.
Adam is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Obaminator lands a hook that snaps the head of Adam backwards.
Obaminator stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Obaminator is working Adam over against the cage.
Obaminator misses with a body punch.
Obaminator tries to work over Adam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obaminator digs a right hand underneath Adam's ribcage. Adam let out a lung full of air as it connected.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Obaminator stops a takedown attempt from Adam.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obaminator tries a body shot but Adam blocks it.
#BC2#
Obaminator breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Obaminator buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obaminator misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Obaminator looks to throw the jab but Adam is out of range.
Obaminator bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Obaminator uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adam.
Obaminator doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Adam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obaminator lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Adam takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slow jab from Obaminator misses its intended target.
Adam throwing a counter right hand but Obaminator manages to avoid it.#T3#
Obaminator throws a combination that misses
and Adam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adam ducks under a wild hook from Obaminator.
A telegraphed right hand from Obaminator misses the target.
Adam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obaminator defending well as Adam loads up on a big left hand.
Adam just misses with a punch to the body.
Adam throws a big shot that misses.
Obaminator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adam.
Obaminator appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Obaminator lunges at Adam with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adam's hand.
Adam blocks a jab.
Adam was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A thudding body kick lands there by Obaminator!
Adam looks to score with a jab to the body but Obaminator is just out of range.#CL2#
Obaminator pushes Adam up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Obaminator's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Adam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obaminator moves away.
Adam blocks a jab.
Adam appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Obaminator throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obaminator tries to clinch up but Adam circles away and keeps his distance.
Obaminator uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adam.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obaminator. Adam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obaminator misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Obaminator.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adam shoots for a takedown but Obaminator saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Adam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obaminator attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Obaminator clobbers Adam with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Adam on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Obaminator. Obaminator obviously looking to wear him down.
Adam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obaminator was well out of range. Poor timing from Adam.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barack Obaminator dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Adam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obaminator moves away.
Obaminator misses with a two punch combination.
Adam misses with a hook. Obaminator ducked under it nicely.
Obaminator throws a leg kick #TD#
and Adam counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Adam thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Adam wants to control but Obaminator is keeping him busy.
Obaminator regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Obaminator actively working from the bottom here.
Adam is trying to control the action in half guard but Obaminator is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Obaminator wants to get back to full guard.
Adam wants to pass the guard but Obaminator is defending well.
Obaminator trying to control here.
Adam passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Obaminator!
Obaminator is squirming around, avoiding Adam's attempts to control the action.
Obaminator wants to hold on but Adam pushes him away.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Adam controlling his opponent.
Adam looking to control but Obaminator is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Principo Adam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Obaminator wants to control but Adam is having none of it.
Obaminator sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Obaminator is not content to let Adam control the position.
Barack Obaminator is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Adam content to control rather than advance.
Obaminator is trying to maintain the position but Adam is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Adam wants to work for an arm triangle but Obaminator is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Obaminator looking for submissions off his back.
Adam tries to pass to full mount but Obaminator defends it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Adam misses with a few strikes there.
Adam throws a hook to the side of Obaminator's head but Obaminator sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Obaminator looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice jab there from Adam.
A low kick from Obaminator is predictable there
and Adam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Obaminator. Beautiful body shot.
Adam misses with an uppercut
letting Obaminator counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Adam misses the target.
Adam tests Obaminator's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obaminator scores with a jab to the head.
Obaminator is looking to clinch.
Adam falls off balance throwing a combination
and Obaminator counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Principo Adam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Obaminator 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barack Obaminator!
Barack Obaminator is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Barack Obaminator 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:
CMMA 114 Warrior v McWrestler
Date: Jun 04, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Adam gets the takedown into side control.
Tavares is looking to reverse the position.
Tavares's coaches at Andy's Sweaty Men have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Adam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tavares knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Adam thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Adam is trying to get an arm triangle but Tavares is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Adam tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Adam has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB2#
Adam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tavares is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Adam passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tavares! #SUB2#
Adam is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tavares can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Adam prevents Tavares from getting the reversal.
Adam looking to control but Tavares is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Adam takes Tavares's back.
Tavares is really stuck here.
Adam tries to keep control of the position but Tavares is staying busy.#SUB2#
Tavares fending off the submission attempt from Adam. #SUB2#
Adam is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tavares is defending well though. Adam let's go of the attempt for now.#T3##SUB2#
Tavares is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Adam trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Tavares is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tavares rolls, trying to escape but Adam keeps control of the position.
Adam is looking to control Tavares but Tavares is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Tavares defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Adam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tavares passes Adam's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Adam or perhaps it was just good defense by Tavares, which made it look bad.
Adam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tavares is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Tavares rushes Adam and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tavares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adam goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adam.
Adam tries to work over Tavares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tavares throws a punch but it's blocked by Adam.
Tavares swings wildly with an uppercut but Adam uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Tavares.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Adam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adam! But no joy.
Adam scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tavares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adam is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tavares with a body shot.#T1#
Tavares looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Adam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adam connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tavares momentarily.
Tavares digs a good hook to Adam's body.
Adam takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Adam works the jab nicely.
Tavares throws a body punch but Adam moves out of range.
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Adam tries to counter it with a takedown but Tavares pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tavares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Adam has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Adam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
#CL#
Tavares gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tavares working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!#BC2#
Adam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adam misses with a looping left.
Tavares scores with a hook to the body. Adam takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Tavares moves to clinch but Adam breaks away
letting Adam counter with a right hand.
Tavares misses with a right hand
and Adam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adam blocks a jab.
Tavares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adam.
Adam looks for a takedown but Tavares sprawls well.
Manny Tavares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Principo Adam.
Adam misses the jab.
Tavares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tavares connects with a right hand. Adam shakes it off.
Tavares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manny Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adam misses with a wild body shot.
Tavares feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A jab from Adam misses.
Adam slips a straight right by Tavares.#T3#
Tavares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tavares misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Adam counters with a shoot takedown. Tavares fights it but they end up in guard.
Tavares wants to get back to his feet but Adam passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Adam is controlling the pace.
Principo Adam has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adam is keen to just control but Tavares is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavares trying to hold on to Adam's head to control him but Adam postures up.
#T4#
Adam is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Adam has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Adam looking to control but Tavares is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tavares prevents Adam from taking his back.
Adam trying to control but Tavares is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Principo Adam will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Adam throws a hook but Tavares avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Adam darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tavares misses with a jab to the body
and Adam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tavares swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tavares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tavares rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adam counters with a nice uppercut.
Tavares lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tavares takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Adam stuns Tavares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Tavares misses.
Adam looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adam avoids the body shot from Tavares.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tavares fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adam feints the counter takedown.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adam manages to avoid it.
Tavares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Adam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Adam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tavares throws a right hand that misses
and Adam counters with a straight right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Adam.
Tavares throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Adam finds it's way through Tavares's defenses.
Adam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Tavares fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tavares swings away with a body shot that misses
and Adam counters with a stiff right hand.
Tavares throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tavares throws a leg kick
and Adam counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adam takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tavares is looking to wear down Adam with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Adam misses with a straight left.
Tavares misses the shot to the body.
Tavares throws a right and a left that both miss.
Principo Adam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adam throws a body shot but no joy.
Manny Tavares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
Tavares takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tavares throws a poor cross that misses
and Adam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tavares misses with a right hand
and Adam counters with a left to the body.
Tavares throws a hook but Adam blocks it.
Adam avoids the body shot from Tavares.
Adam throws out a counter right but Tavares avoids it with no problem.
Tavares misses with a straight left.
Adam drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tavares defends it well.
Tavares takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Adam stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tavares.#T3#
Tavares takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tavares cracks Adam with a good jab.
Adam shoots in and drives through. Tavares sprawls well.
Tavares takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tavares closes the distance looking to clinch
and Adam counters with a nice uppercut.
Tavares uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Adam has time to react.
Tavares on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Adam changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tavares looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tavares bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Tavares rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Tavares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Adam takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Adam clobbers Tavares with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Adam slips a jab from Tavares.
Adam is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tavares with a body shot.
Tavares staying out of range there.
Tavares on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tavares looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tavares throws a head kick that misses
enabling Adam to counter with a crisp jab.
Tavares lands with a nice body punch.
Adam throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Tavares clinches.
Adam lands with a right to the head.
Tavares misses with a punch to the body.
Adam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Principo Adam just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Adam scores with a jab. Tavares acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tavares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tavares throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adam stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tavares misses with a hook
and Adam counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A lazy left from Adam finds it's target.
Tavares tries to land a front kick but Adam steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tavares throws a shot from downtown. Adam moves away and avoids it.
Nice cross by Adam.
Tavares swings widly with a right hand
and Adam counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
Tavares throws a sloppy head kick and Adam moves out of range easily.
Adam sizes up Tavares with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adam ducks right into an uppercut from Tavares. #T1#
Tavares misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adam fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Tavares wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Tavares misses.
Adam connects with a nice looking jab.
Tavares tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tavares tests Adam's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tavares throws a right hand that misses
enabling Adam to counter with a crisp jab.
Tavares ducks right into an uppercut from Adam.
Adam moves away from the strike by Tavares. #TD2#
Adam shoots in and bounces Tavares off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tavares manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares can't find room to land a body shot as Adam controls the action.
Adam can't get the takedown.
Adam tries a body shot but Tavares blocks it.
Adam prevents a body shot from Tavares.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adam.
Adam misses with the head strike.
Adam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adam struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavares controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adam.
Tavares misses with some punches.
Tavares tries to throw a body punch but Adam avoids it by throwing Tavares back against the cage.
Tavares lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Adam blocks an uppercut.
Tavares lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tavares swings wildly with an uppercut but Adam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adam struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavares controls his hands.
Adam's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adam stalls.
Tavares tries to throw a body punch but Adam avoids it by throwing Tavares back against the cage.
Tavares lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adam goes for a takedown attempt but Tavares pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Manny Tavares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Principo Adam.
Tavares wants to land a leg kick but Adam is out of range.
Adam with the counter takedown but Tavares avoids it easily.
Tavares throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Tavares misses the body punch
and Adam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tavares jabs at Adam's body.
Adam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Tavares thows a body kick. Adam tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Adam is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#CL#
Tavares moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Tavares.
Nice body punch from Adam - that landed with a thud.
Tavares stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Tavares fails to land.
Adam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tavares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tavares throws a head punch that misses.
Tavares prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tavares tries to throw a body punch but Adam avoids it by throwing Tavares back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Tavares had his way with Principo Adam in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Adam.
Tavares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adam is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice jab there from Tavares.
Adam fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tavares misses with a right hand
enabling Adam to counter with a crisp jab.
Tavares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adam.
Adam avoids the body shot from Tavares.
Tavares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adam looks to land a right hand but Tavares moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares misses with a lunging right hand
letting Adam counter with a right hand.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Adam ducks down to avoid it.
Adam is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tavares throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adam scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tavares in his tracks. #T1#
Tavares takes one to the side of the head.
Tavares throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and Adam counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Adam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tavares is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Adam tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tavares's legs.
Adam has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tavares!
Tavares is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Adam jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tavares manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Manny Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tavares is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Adam is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tavares has escaped the position, nice work there.
What's Tavares going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T3#
Adam wants to take a breather but Tavares manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Adam.
Adam wants to control from the top but Tavares keeps moving.
Principo Adam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Adam slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tavares is trying to control Adam's posture but Adam avoids it.
Adam has control of an arm but Tavares manages to advance to Adam's back!
Adam covering up well and avoiding damage.
Tavares avoiding Adam 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tavares missing with strikes.
Adam breaks Tavares's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Principo Adam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adam 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Principo Adam!
Principo Adam is the new middleweight champion!
Principo Adam decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CMMA 102
Date: May 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Exotic.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exotic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Exotic lands with an overhand left.
Exotic misses with a shot to the body
and Adam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adam takes a jab right on the kisser.
#TD2#
Adam closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Exotic's guard.
Adam trying to control the position from guard on top but Exotic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Adam got a little sloppy there for a moment and Exotic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adam has managed to get both his arms back between Exotic's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Exotic working for a triangle but Adam defends it easily.
Exotic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Adam trying to control the position from guard on top but Exotic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Exotic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Exotic looking to control.
Exotic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Adam trying to control but Exotic is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Exotic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Exotic wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Exotic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Exotic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adam is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Exotic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Adam tries to free his leg and advance position but Exotic is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Exotic is looking for a triangle but Adam pushes his legs off easily.
Exotic keeping full guard, as Adam tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Adam doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Exotic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Exotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adam was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Exotic throws a right hand that misses
letting Adam counter with a right hand.
Joe Exotic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3##TD2#
Adam manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Exotic on his heels. He'll look to pass Exotic's guard now, I'm sure.
Adam trying to control but Exotic is working from the bottom.
Adam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Adam slips nicely into half guard.
Exotic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adam is working away from the top position though.
Adam passes to side control.
Adam tries to advance to mount but can't.
Exotic can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Exotic is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Adam tries for a kimura but Exotic is defending well.
Exotic tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adam tries to advance to mount but Exotic denies him.
Exotic tries to buck Adam off but Adam is having none of it.
Exotic trying to control but Adam flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Exotic looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Adam has got his arm under Exotic's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Exotic has spun round into Adam's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Principo Adam will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nice shot by Exotic.
A slow jab from Adam misses its intended target.
As Adam looks to move away, Exotic throws a big counter combo but Adam just gets out of the way.
Adam misses with a straight left.
A jab from Adam misses.
Adam misses with a wild body shot.
Adam throws a hook but Exotic blocks it.
Adam gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch lands to the side of Adam 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Exotic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Exotic throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Adam counters with a single leg into guard. Exotic didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exotic can't keep his opponent in guard - Adam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Exotic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Adam's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Adam's back!#T1#
Adam tries to escape but Exotic has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Exotic's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Exotic patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Exotic has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Adam has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Exotic is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Exotic tries to get the hooks in deep but Adam pushed the leg off. #T2#
Adam has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Adam defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Adam covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Adam wants to escape the position.
Adam keeps trying to improve his position.
Exotic is not going to allow Adam to sit and survive in this position.
Principo Adam has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Adam rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Exotic passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Adam!
Adam is trying to escape the mount.
Adam bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Adam wants to control from the top but Exotic keeps moving. #T4#
Exotic has control of Adam's left arm, preventing Adam from doing any damage.
Adam tries to free his leg and advance position but Exotic is retaining full guard.
Exotic can't keep his opponent in guard - Adam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Exotic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Exotic is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Exotic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joe Exotic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Adam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Exotic with the inside leg kick.
Exotic moves out of range as Adam strikes.
Exotic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Exotic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Adam misses.
Adam drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Adam fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Exotic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses.
Adam lands a slapping body shot.
Exotic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic swings widly with a right hand
and Adam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Exotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adam lands a nice shot that snaps Exotic's head back.
Adam looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Exotic is fending him off so far but Adam persists. Nope, Exotic circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adam walks into a stiff left hand from Exotic.#T1#
Adam throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range.
Adam lands an overhand right.
Adam takes a swing at Exotic's ribcage but misses.
Exotic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Exotic is looking to land body kicks.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Adam.
Exotic misses with an uppercut. Adam saw that one coming.
Exotic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Adam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adam misses with a straight left.
Exotic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adam scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Exotic doesn't seem bothered though.
Exotic connects with a looping right hand.
Joe Exotic is winning the standup battle so far.
Exotic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adam checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adam! But no joy.
Exotic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adam.
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Adam is just out of range.#T2#
A big left from Adam misses.
Exotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adam tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Exotic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Adam looking to score a takedown here. Exotic is defending well but Adam drives through and ends up in Exotic's guard.
Adam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Exotic is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Exotic throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Adam escapes and throws Exotic's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Adam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Exotic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Exotic is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Adam is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T3#
Adam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Exotic can't escape the position.
Adam controlling the position easily from mount.
Adam trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Exotic wants to control but Adam is having none of it.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Exotic is trying to escape the mount.
Exotic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Exotic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adam forces the positional change into back control.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Adam is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Adam has managed to slip his arm under Exotic's chin. This could be all over... yep, Exotic is tapping out! Submission win for Adam.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Principo Adam!
After the fight, Principo Adam was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CMMA 91 Druggs vs Big Mouth
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Adam moves away from the strike by Koslov.
Adam was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Koslov misses with a jab to the body
and Adam counters with a right hand to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koslov. Adam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adam swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Koslov tries to clinch up.
Koslov has his takedown stuffed
and Adam counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Vadik Koslov has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koslov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Koslov clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Koslov has hold of one of Adam's legs. Adam is fighting the takedown attempt but Koslov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Koslov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Adam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adam has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koslov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Koslov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koslov wants to control from the top but Adam keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Koslov throwing strikes but missing.
Koslov throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice uppercut there from Adam.
Koslov misses with a right hand
and Adam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Adam misses. #T3#
Adam looks to score with a jab to the body but Koslov is just out of range.
Koslov wants to counter with a clinch but Adam pushes him away.#CL2#
Koslov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Adam taking a breather.
Koslov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Adam pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Koslov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Principo Adam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadik Koslov.
Adam tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koslov wants to take the fight to the mat but Adam manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Koslov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Koslov just content to control the position.
Adam is trying to get back to half guard.
Adam is not content to let Koslov control the position. #T4#
Adam is looking to reverse the position.
Koslov working the strikes but Adam uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Adam wants to get back to full guard.
Adam trying to control but Koslov postures up.
Adam is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koslov stalling away here and it's allowed Adam to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vadik Koslov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vadik Koslov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Adam swings for the body but Koslov moves out of range.
Koslov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adam.
Adam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koslov.
Adam misses with a looping left.
Adam sets himself, and Koslov steps forward looking for the clinch! Adam avoids it this time.
Adam wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Koslov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Adam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Koslov moves into the clinch.
Koslov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Adam prevents it.
Koslov wants to take the fight to the mat but Adam manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1##BC#
Adam breaks the clinch.
A lazy left from Adam finds it's target.
Adam scores with a punch to the head.
Principo Adam is winning the standup battle so far.
Adam scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koslov doesn't seem bothered though.
Adam digs a good hook to Koslov's body.
It looks like Adam has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd cheers as Adam lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koslov doesn't seem phased though.
Adam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koslov fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Adam misses. #CL2#
Koslov has Adam up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Adam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Koslov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Koslov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Adam napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adam is trying to get back to half guard.
Koslov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Adam is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Koslov off and has taken his back!
Adam is not going to allow Koslov to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Adam's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Adam is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Koslov is defending well though. Adam let's go of the attempt for now.#T3#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Adam's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Adam is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Koslov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Koslov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Vadik Koslov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adam trying to control.#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.#SUB#
Adam is persistently looking for the submission but Koslov is defending it well.
Koslov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Adam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Koslov is just riding it out for now. Adam eventually gives up the hold.
Koslov trying to control but Adam postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vadik Koslov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Koslov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Adam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koslov can do to turn this around?
Koslov avoids the body shot from Adam.
Adam connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Adam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koslov tries to clinch up.
Koslov tries to clinch but Adam moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Adam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the body from Koslov misses
and Adam counters with a stiff right hand.
Koslov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Adam tests Koslov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koslov darts in trying to clinch
and Adam counters with a left to the body.
Koslov swings for the body but Adam moves out of range.
Koslov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Adam rather than just go for the knockout.
Adam comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Adam misses with a hook.
Adam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koslov on the side of the head.
Adam cracks Koslov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Adam swings for the body but Koslov moves out of range.
Koslov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adam.
Adam misses with an uppercut.
Koslov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Adam scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Adam lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Adam. Koslov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adam keeps the fight on the outside.
Principo Adam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adam lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Adam misses with a straight left.
Koslov tries to counter with a clinch but Adam shakes him off and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Adam.
#T3#
Adam misses with an uppercut. Koslov saw that one coming.
Adam lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Koslov gets a double leg takedown into Adam's guard.
Koslov tries to free his leg and advance position but Adam is retaining full guard.
Adam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koslov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Adam avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Adam is trying to control the position but Koslov postures up.
Koslov trying to control but Adam is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Adam has his foot on Koslov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koslov works his way back into a safe position though.
Adam 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.
Koslov doesn't manage to clinch there - Adam circles away.
Koslov misses the jab.#CL2#
Koslov has Adam up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Adam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Principo Adam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adam has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Principo Adam!
Principo Adam bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CMMA 75 Camara vs Big Mouth
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Adam uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adam. Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murdock looks to land a left hand but Adam moved out of range nicely.
Adam lands a jab to Murdock's midsection.
Adam moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Murdock rushes Adam and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Adam.
Adam misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murdock tries to work over Adam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Murdock fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murdock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock lands a hook that snaps the head of Adam backwards.
Murdock is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Murdock swings wildly with an uppercut but Adam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Adam tries to break free but Murdock pushes him back against the cage.
Adam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adam has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Murdock after a bit of a struggle.
Adam blocking some punches.
Adam lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Murdock.
Murdock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adam is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Murdock gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Adam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Adam.
A head punch on the inside from Murdock fails to land.
Adam lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murdock or not.
Adam lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murdock lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Adam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Adam takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murdock wants to clinch up but Adam keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Murdock moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Adam.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adam.
Murdock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murdock misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Adam.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Adam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Murdock misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murdock.
Murdock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Murdock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murdock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adam.
Adam throws a lazy right hand but Murdock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murdock loads up on a big right hand but Adam slips the punch.
Adam feinted with a counter takedown.
Adam looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab lands there for Adam.
Murdock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adam cracks Murdock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murdock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adam.
Murdock misses with a looping left.
Adam appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murdock tries to clinch but Adam moves away #TD#
and Adam counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Adam is looking to advance position but Murdock won't allow it. #SUB#
Murdock is defending against the submission attempts here by Adam.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Adam is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murdock defends it well.
Adam is thwarting Murdock's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Adam is trying to work for a kimura but Murdock is defending well.
Adam prevents Murdock from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Principo Adam will probably get the nod.
That's time! Adam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Murdock drives through and clinches with Adam against the cage.
Adam blocks an uppercut.
Murdock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Adam.
Murdock blocking some punches.
Murdock throws a head punch that misses.
Murdock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murdock lands with a short shot to the head.
Adam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Murdock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock has Adam pushed against the cage.
Murdock leaning his opponent against the cage.
Adam lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Murdock misses with a punch on the inside.
Adam gets through Murdock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adam lands a body punch in the clinch.
Adam tries to pull guard but Murdock holds him up against the cage and eventually Adam drops back down to his feet.
Murdock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murdock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adam working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Adam blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Adam.
Adam can't find room to land a body shot as Murdock controls the action.
#BC#
Adam manages to break the clinch.
Murdock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murdock slips under a jab.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Murdock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Adam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murdock throws out the jab.
Murdock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Adam throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murdock counters with a straight right hand.
Murdock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Charles Murdock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murdock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murdock moves away.
Murdock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Adam.
Murdock tries to clinch up.
Adam throws a jab but it's blocked by Murdock.
Adam misses with a wild body shot.
Murdock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adam.
A little feinted left hand from Adam on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murdock.
Adam fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Murdock throws a lazy right hand but Adam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murdock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adam.
A slow jab from Adam misses its intended target.
Adam bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adam shoots in for a double leg but Murdock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adam misses with a looping right.
Murdock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adam.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murdock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murdock misses with an uppercut. Adam saw that one coming.
Murdock tries to clinch up.
Murdock is looking to clinch but Adam is avoiding it.
Adam shoots for a takedown but Murdock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4#
Adam misses with an uppercut. Murdock saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Adam coming out on top.
Adam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murdock.
Murdock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adam tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murdock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adam somewhat.#TD#
Adam closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Murdock's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murdock wants to stand and escape but Adam is having none of it.
Adam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Murdock wants to clinch up but Adam keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Murdock closes the distance and clinches.
Adam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Adam breaks from the clinch.
Adam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Principo Adam is winning the standup battle so far.
Adam shoots in and drives through. Murdock sprawls well.
Murdock throws a hook to the side of Adam's head but Adam sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murdock misses the jab.
Adam throws a shot from downtown. Murdock moves away and avoids it.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch but Adam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Murdock misses.
Adam connects with the punch.
Murdock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adam.
Murdock wants to counter with a clinch but Adam pushes him away.#T1#
Jab from Adam.
Adam wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murdock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Murdock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Adam.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adam works Murdock's body with a nice hook.
Murdock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Adam darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murdock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murdock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adam.
Murdock tries to counter with a clinch but Adam shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Murdock clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murdock.
Adam is trying to break the clinch but Murdock is controlling him.
Adam is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Murdock is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Adam tries a body shot but Murdock blocks it.
Murdock misses with the head strike.
Adam changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murdock fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murdock cracks Adam with a right hand to the side of the head.
Adam takes a swing at Murdock's ribcage but misses.
Murdock misses with a straight left.
Adam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adam on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murdock tries to clinch but Adam is having none of it. #T3#
Adam throws a shot from downtown. Murdock moves away and avoids it.
Adam avoids the body shot from Murdock.
Murdock tries to clinch there but Adam circles away.
Murdock wants to clinch.
Adam feinted with a counter takedown.
Adam slips a jab from Murdock.
A shot to the liver by Adam. Beautiful body shot.
Murdock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adam.
Adam misses with a hook
and Adam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adam lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murdock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Principo Adam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murdock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Adam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murdock moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murdock 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.
Adam lands an overhand right.
Charles Murdock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Adam's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murdock under the eye.
Murdock slips a jab from Adam.
Adam takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Adam misses with an uppercut.
Murdock digs a good body shot into Adam's ribs.
Murdock swings for the body but Adam moves out of range.
Murdock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Adam finds it's way round the side to connect with Murdock's head.
Adam swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murdock.
Murdock tries to clinch but Adam moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Adam.
And that's the end of the fight!
Principo Adam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adam, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Principo Adam!
Principo Adam bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Nov 05, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Michał Kowalkiewicz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Principo Adam!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Adam closes the distance and pushes Kowalkiewicz back into the cage.
Adam is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kowalkiewicz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to pull guard but Adam turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz is pressed up against the cage. Adam has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kowalkiewicz down to the mat. Kowalkiewicz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Michał Kowalkiewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Adam gets tackled into the cage by Kowalkiewicz. Kowalkiewicz maintains the clinch. #TD#
Kowalkiewicz pulls Adam into guard.
Adam trying to control but Kowalkiewicz is working from the bottom.
Kowalkiewicz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kowalkiewicz keeping moving, preventing Adam from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz seems keen to control Adam's posture.
Adam is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Adam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kowalkiewicz controlling Adam's posture.
Kowalkiewicz wants to sweep here but Adam controlling him for the moment.
Kowalkiewicz controlling the position.#T2#
Adam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kowalkiewicz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Adam advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kowalkiewicz (0) vs (3) Adam
Kowalkiewicz is trying to control Adam's posture but Adam avoids it.
Kowalkiewicz is not content to let Adam control the position. #T3#
Adam has control of an arm but Kowalkiewicz manages to advance to Adam's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kowalkiewicz (4) vs (3) Adam
Adam trying to control the action but Kowalkiewicz just sinks the hooks in.
Adam is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Adam trying to control the action but Kowalkiewicz just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to stick to Adam's back but Adam is turning into Kowalkiewicz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kowalkiewicz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Adam. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kowalkiewicz (4) vs (5) Adam
Adam looking to sit in guard and control but Kowalkiewicz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kowalkiewicz (6) vs (5) Adam
Kowalkiewicz looking to pass the guard.
Adam tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Adam looking for subs off his back but Kowalkiewicz has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T5#
Kowalkiewicz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kowalkiewicz continues to stall.
Adam makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adam.#T6#
Kowalkiewicz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Adam pulls Kowalkiewicz in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adam is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kowalkiewicz (6) vs (7) Adam
Adam looking to pass the guard.
Adam trying to control but Kowalkiewicz is working from the bottom. #T7#
Adam looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Adam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kowalkiewicz seems keen to control Adam's posture.
Adam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kowalkiewicz is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Adam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control the position here.
Adam tries to free his leg and advance position but Kowalkiewicz is retaining full guard.
Adam wants to control from the top but Kowalkiewicz keeps moving.
Kowalkiewicz keeping full guard, as Adam tries to pass. #T9#
Kowalkiewicz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adam is one step ahead there.
Adam is fighting to break Kowalkiewicz's control of his arms but Kowalkiewicz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Adam passes Kowalkiewicz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kowalkiewicz wants to control but Adam is keeping busy.
#T10#
Adam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kowalkiewicz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Adam seems to be working for a kimura but Kowalkiewicz defends the submission attempt.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to get back to full guard.
Kowalkiewicz works his way to full guard. Good work.#T11#
Adam wants to pass the guard but Kowalkiewicz is keeping the position.
Kowalkiewicz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adam wants to control from the top but Kowalkiewicz keeps moving.
Adam wants to pass the guard but Kowalkiewicz is keeping the position.#T12#
Adam trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kowalkiewicz manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kowalkiewicz (8) vs (7) Adam
Adam trying to control the position.
Kowalkiewicz is fighting to break Adam's control of his arms but Adam is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Adam working a defensive guard but Kowalkiewicz manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kowalkiewicz (11) vs (7) Adam
Kowalkiewicz controls the position.#T13#
Kowalkiewicz trying to control the action but Adam is working from the bottom.
Adam can't do much from the bottom here. #T14#
Kowalkiewicz tries to advance to mount but Adam denies him.
Adam looks to move to half guard but instead Kowalkiewicz has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kowalkiewicz (13) vs (7) Adam
Kowalkiewicz controlling his opponent.
Adam is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kowalkiewicz controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kowalkiewicz takes the fight on points by 13 to 7.
Michał Kowalkiewicz is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Nov 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Principo Adam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Michael Collins!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Collins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Adam manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Adam (0) vs (2) Collins
Adam bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Collins's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adam (2) vs (2) Collins
Adam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Adam postures up.
Adam tries to free his leg and advance position but Collins is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adam sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Adam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Collins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Adam wants to pass the guard but Collins is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Collins has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Adam is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Collins. Score +3 for passing guard: Adam (5) vs (2) Collins
Adam laying and praying for a moment but Collins takes advantage and regains half guard. #T2#
Adam looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Collins is in trouble now - Adam has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Adam (8) vs (2) Collins
Collins is trying to escape the mount.
Adam is looking to work his way around to Collins's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T3#
Collins is squirming around, avoiding Adam's attempts to control the action.
Collins stops Adam from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Adam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Collins is looking to escape.
Collins is desperately trying to improve his position but Adam has a good base and remains in mount.
Collins is squirming around, avoiding Adam's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Adam jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Collins manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T4#
Adam in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Adam wants to take a breather but Collins manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Adam. #T5#
Collins looking to control but Adam passes into half guard.
Adam trying to control the pace.
Collins tries to get to full guard but Adam has control of the leg.
Adam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Collins is refusing to be controlled, as Adam sits in half guard.
Collins gets full guard.
Adam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collins is keeping the position for now.
Adam is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
Collins can't keep his opponent in guard - Adam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Collins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Adam is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Adam is looking to take a break and control but Collins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8##SUB#
Adam is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Collins sees it coming and defends easily.
Adam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Collins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Collins trying to hold on to Adam's head to control him but Adam postures up.
Adam prevents Collins from improving his position.
Adam sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T9#
Collins trying to control from the bottom.
Adam stalling away here and it's allowed Collins to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Adam is pushing down on Collins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Collins is fighting to maintain full guard but Adam has managed to sneak the leg through.
Adam is just content to waste time from the top position. Collins takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T10#
Collins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adam controls the pace.
Adam tries to free his leg and advance position but Collins is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Collins looking for a guillotine here but Adam defends easily.
#SUB#
Adam is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Collins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Collins has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adam (8) vs (4) Collins#T11##SUB#
Adam is looking for a triangle but Collins pushes his legs off easily.
Collins wants to control from the top but Adam keeps moving.
Adam seems keen to control Collins's posture.
Collins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Collins works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T12#
Adam won't allow Collins to pass to mount.
Collins is keen to just control but Adam is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Collins is looking for a kimura here.
Adam tries to roll over but Collins keeps him under control.
Collins not doing much here.
Adam is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at GWad's Playpen, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Adam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Collins is working away from the top position though.#T13##SUB2#
Adam is defending against the submission attempts here by Collins.
Adam is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Collins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Collins's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Adam (12) vs (4) Collins#SUB#
Adam looking for the choke but no joy.
Collins prevents Adam from getting a body triangle.#T14##SUB#
Adam looking for the RNC.
Adam controlling well, preventing Collins from escaping the position.
Adam tries to keep control of the position but Collins is staying busy.#SUB#
Collins is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Adam doesn't have the hooks in and Collins manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adam (12) vs (6) Collins
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
A very excited looking Principo Adam rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Chris Harms! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Principo Adam!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Harms fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Adam counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Adam tightens his grip and picks Harms up, before dumping him to the ground. Harms manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harms (0) vs (2) Adam
Adam trying to control but Harms is working from the bottom.
Adam might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Harms haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Adam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harms is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam trying to control the position from guard on top but Harms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Adam's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Adam passes Harms's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Adam wants to pass to mount but Harms is defending the position. #SUB2#
Adam seems to be working for a kimura but Harms defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Adam content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Adam 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.
Harms is looking to improve his position.
Adam is trying to control. Harms wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Adam is taking a breather. Harms says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Harms is looking to improve his position.
Adam is trying to control. Harms wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harms won't allow Adam to pass to mount.
Adam is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Adam is looking to take a break and control but Harms is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Harms actively working from the bottom here.
Adam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harms does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Adam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harms regains full guard. Nicely done.
Harms keeping full guard, as Adam tries to pass. #SUB#
Harms looking for subs off his back but Adam has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Adam is trying to work for a kimura but Harms is defending well.
#T5#
Adam perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Adam is working for a kimura but Harms is defending it quite comfortably.
Adam trying to control the pace. #T6#
Adam is pressing down on Harms's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harms is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Adam is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Adam is looking to take a break and control but Harms is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Adam wants to advance to full mount but Harms doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Adam tries to free his leg and advance position but Harms is retaining full guard.
Harms trying to control the position.
Adam sitting in guard here, content to control.
Adam trying to control but Harms is working from the bottom.
Adam pushes down on Harms's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T8#
Still in half guard, Adam seems content to control.#SUB2#
Harms is defending against the submission attempts here by Adam.
Adam is keen to just control but Harms is a slippery customer.#T9##SUB2#
Adam has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Harms defend it? Adam steps over the head and cranks it - Harms is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Adam!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Principo Adam!
Principo Adam spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Lars Kraulthammer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Principo Adam!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kraulthammer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kraulthammer (2) vs (0) Adam
Adam wants to improve his position but Kraulthammer is controlling well.
#SUB#
Adam is defending against the submission attempts here by Kraulthammer.
Kraulthammer is looking to take a break and control but Adam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Adam tries to roll over but Kraulthammer keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam trying to hold on to Kraulthammer's head to control him but Kraulthammer postures up.
Kraulthammer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1##SUB#
Kraulthammer is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Adam to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Kraulthammer trying to control but Adam is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Kraulthammer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Kraulthammer is sitting in close to Adam's body. Adam has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kraulthammer is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kraulthammer is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Adam.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Principo Adam!
Principo Adam decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Lars Kraulthammer had this to say: 'I over trained and mis managed my energy.'. |
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Event:
A&E's MARQUEE 4
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Bar drives through with a takedown into Adam's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adam controls Bar momentarily but Bar frees himself.
Adam has his hands on Bar's head, controlling the position.
Adam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adam trying to keep a closed guard but Bar is proving a slippery customer.
Bar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bar throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Adam is looking for a triangle but Bar pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adam is keeping the position for now.
Adam pulls Bar in to control the position. #T1#
Bar tries to free his leg and advance position but Adam is retaining full guard.
Bar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Adam has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
An elbow from Bar crashes against the mat.
#SUB2#
Bar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Adam has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Bar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bar working away.#SUB2#
Bar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adam is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Bar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Adam has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2##SUB2#
Bar tries for a kimura but Adam is defending well.
Adam is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Adam, who protects the arm well.
The ground and pound from Bar seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Adam is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Bar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Adam is looking to reverse the position.
Bar working the strikes but Adam uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Adam is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bar's back!
Bar tries to escape the position.
Adam is trying to stick to Bar's back but Bar is turning into Adam. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Adam's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bar.
Bar wants to pass the guard but Adam is keeping the position.
Bar is looking to work some ground and pound but Adam has wrist control.
Bar won't allow Adam to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Bar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Adam looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Adam looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Adam! #REVR#
Bar is looking to regain half guard here but Adam keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Bar looks to move to half guard but instead Adam has passed into mount! Damn!
Bar tries to improve his position but instead Adam has taken his back!
Bar is in bad spot here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bar prevents Adam from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Adam is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Adam is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adam controlling well, preventing Bar from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Adam looking to break Bar's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bar remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Adam will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilhelm Bar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bar shoots for a takedown but Adam saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Adam attempts a counter takedown but Bar avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Adam gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bar throws an elbow that misses. Adam uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bar's guard. Nice move by Adam!#REVR#
Adam has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adam defends well.
Bar will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T1##SUB2#
Bar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Adam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adam controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bar doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Adam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Adam trying to control the position from guard on top but Bar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adam looking to pass the guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Adam showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Bar working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Adam has passed into half guard!
Bar is looking for a sweep. Adam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bar gets back to full guard.
Bar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adam sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bar's guard. #SUB2#
Bar actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bar actively working from the bottom here.
Adam stalling. #T3#
Bar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Bar throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Adam escapes and throws Bar's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Adam takes a little break here. Bar wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Adam is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Bar actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Bar is looking to improve his position.
Adam is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bar!
Bar sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Adam is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Adam is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Adam trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bar gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Principo Adam will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Bar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Adam sprawls well. Adam wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bar gets slowly back to his feet.
Bar shoots in looking for a takedown but Adam manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Adam tries to counter by clinching up but Bar breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar darts in looking for a takedown but Adam gets double underhooks and turns Bar into the cage.
Adam appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Principo Adam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilhelm Bar.
Bar fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1##CL2#
Bar clinches up with Adam and pushes him back against the cage.
Bar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adam is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adam is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bar tries to pull guard but Adam won't allow it.
Adam is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Adam lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2#
Bar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adam is trying to control. Bar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Adam wants to work for an arm triangle but Bar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bar tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T2#
Bar wants to get back to full guard.
Adam is looking to advance position but Bar won't allow it.
Principo Adam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adam is looking to take a break and control but Bar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adam is really struggling to control Bar but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Bar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bar is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Adam is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bar missing with punches from the bottom.
#T3#
Bar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Adam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bar is just riding it out for now. Adam eventually gives up the hold.
Adam trying to pass the guard but Bar defending well.
Adam works his way into side control.
Bar is trying to improve his position.
Adam trying to control the action but Bar is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bar tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Bar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Adam's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bar wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bar tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Adam has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Bar regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bar.
Bar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adam pinned against the cage. Adam gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Adam counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Principo Adam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilhelm Bar.#T1#
Bar can't get the takedown.
Bar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Adam after a bit of a struggle.
Bar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Adam gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bar is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bar has Adam pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Adam manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Adam lands a nice shot to the body.
Adam throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Adam pushes Bar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Adam tries to throw a body punch but Bar avoids it by throwing Adam back against the cage.
Bar prevents a body shot from Adam. #TD#
Adam has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bar is trying to keep an underhook but Adam manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bar won't allow Adam to pass to mount.
Bar is trying to get back to full guard.
Adam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bar can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Adam is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Adam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Adam controlling the action here.
Adam is trying to control the action in half guard but Bar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bar tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Adam's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Adam's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Bar is persistently looking for the submission but Adam is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Bar looking for the RNC. #T3#
Bar avoiding Adam 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Adam fending off the submission attempt from Bar.
Adam just trying to survive but Bar is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Bar looking for the RNC.
Adam tries to escape but Bar has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Well, with Bar on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Adam is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Adam breaks Bar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adam is one step ahead there.
Adam trying to control the position from guard on top but Bar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Bar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adam pushes down on Bar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Adam is looking to advance position but Bar won't allow it. #SUB2#
Bar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bar misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bar wants to get back to full guard.
Adam tries to pass to full mount but Bar defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam had his way with Wilhelm Bar in that round.
That's time! Adam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Bar tries for a takedown but Adam sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Adam seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Adam gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bar to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Bar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Adam looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Adam looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Adam! #REVR##SUB#
Adam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T1#
Bar regains half guard.
Bar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Adam slips nicely into half guard.
Bar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Adam wants to control from the top but Bar keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bar is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Bar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bar tries to free his leg and advance position but Adam is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Bar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Adam dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Bar is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#SUB2#
Bar working for a triangle but Adam defends it easily.
Adam works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Bar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adam content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3##SUB#
Adam is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bar tries to get to full guard but Adam has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Bar looking for submissions off his back.
Adam trying to pass the guard but Bar defending well.
Principo Adam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bar is in trouble now - Adam has advanced to mount! #T4#
Bar can't escape the position.
Bar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Adam looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Adam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wilhelm Bar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adam looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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 Principo Adam.
Well Adam 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 49:46
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Principo Adam!
Principo Adam is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Principo Adam rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
A&E's MARQUEE 3
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gwan defending well as Adam loads up on a big left hand.
Gwan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Adam looks to land a left hand but Gwan moved out of range nicely.
Gwan misses with a hook.
Gwan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adam moves away.
Gwan throws a hook to the side of Adam's head but Adam sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adam slips a jab from Gwan.
Adam missing with a left hand there. Gwan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gwan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adam.
No luck for Adam with that takedown attempt.
Gwan lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adam slips under a jab from Gwan.
Gwan throws a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Adam has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Adam takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Adam slips under a jab from Gwan.#T1#
Adam ducks under a wild hook from Gwan.
A big right from Gwan misses.
Adam misses with a hook.
Gwan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adam.
Adam clobbers Gwan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gwan throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Adam decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gwan's guard.
Gwan wants to get back to his feet but Adam is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Adam advances position into side control!
Gwan can't do much from the bottom here. #ES2#
Gwan bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Gwan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Adam on the side of the head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Gwan.
Gwan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adam.
Gwan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adam.
Gwan misses with an uppercut. Adam saw that one coming.
Adam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gwan.
Gwan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Adam throws a body shot but no joy.
Gwan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gwan throws a shot from downtown. Adam moves away and avoids it.
Adam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gwan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Gwan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gwan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gwan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adam was well out of range. Poor timing from Gwan.
Gwan keeps the fight on the outside.
Gwan looks to throw the jab but Adam is out of range. #T3#
Adam defending well as Gwan loads up on a big left hand.
Gwan swings for the body but Adam moves out of range.
Gwan jabs at Adam's body.
Gwan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adam was well out of range. Poor timing from Gwan.
Adam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adam is looking to clinch.
Gwan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gwan throws a big shot that misses.
Adam wants to clinch up but Gwan keeps it at a distance.
Gwan misses with an uppercut. Adam saw that one coming.
Adam just misses with a punch to the body.
Adam slips a straight right by Gwan.
Gwan scores with a nice head shot.
Gwan misses with a looping right.
Adam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gwan swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Adam defending well as Gwan loads up on a big left hand.
Adam appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Adam scores with a shot to the body.
Adam throws a jab when Gwan was well out of range.
Gwan throws a hook but Adam blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adam lands with a cross.
Gwan connects with a body shot.
Gwan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gwan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gwan lands a nice hook to Adam's body. Adam takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nario Gwan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adam takes a swing at Gwan's ribcage but misses.
Adam slips a straight right by Gwan.
Gwan cracks Adam with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gwan throws a hook but Adam blocks it.
Nario Gwan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gwan misses with a looping right.
Gwan looks to land a left hand but Adam moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nario Gwan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gwan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adam.
Gwan moves away from the strike by Adam.
Adam jabs Gwan right on the nose. Gwan blinks but takes it well.
Gwan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adam.
Gwan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adam half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gwan misses with a body shot.
Gwan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adam was well out of range. Poor timing from Gwan.
Adam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adam takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Gwan.
Gwan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adam tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gwan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adam staying out of range there.
Gwan loads up on a big right hand but Adam slips the punch.
Gwan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adam drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Adam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gwan.
Adam tries to close the distance and clinch but Gwan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gwan.#CL#
Adam clinches up with Gwan and pushes him back against the cage.
Gwan lands a nice shot to the body.
Adam can't find room to land a body shot as Gwan controls the action.
Adam misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Gwan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gwan clobbers Adam with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gwan loads up on a big right hand but Adam slips the punch.
Gwan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gwan throws a jab when Adam was well out of range.
Gwan looks to throw the jab but Adam is out of range.
Adam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adam half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Adam is looking to clinch but Gwan is avoiding it.
#T2#
Gwan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adam was well out of range. Poor timing from Gwan.
Gwan misses with an uppercut.
Gwan misses with a hook. Adam ducked under it nicely.
Adam walks into a stiff left hand from Gwan.#CL#
Adam drives through and clinches with Gwan against the cage.
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!#TD#
Adam drags the fight down to the ground.
Adam is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gwan tries to kick Adam off but Adam keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gwan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Adam is trying to control the action in half guard but Gwan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Adam is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gwan is trying to stand.
#T3##SUB#
Adam is looking for a kimura here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gwan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gwan wants to stand back up but Adam manages to pass into side control.
Gwan is trying to control Adam's posture but Adam avoids it. #SUB#
Adam is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Gwan looks calm but he's in trouble here. Adam gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Gwan is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Adam lets go of the hold and Gwan can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Principo Adam!
In his post fight interview, Principo Adam started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
A&E's MARQUEE 2
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adam misses with a lunging right hand
#KD2#
and Carter counters with a crisp one two that drops Adam! Carter thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Adam to his feet! Adam is in big trouble!
Carter misses with an uppercut. Adam saw that one coming.
Adam throws an overhand right that lands on Carter's shoulder, as Carter tries to avoid the shot.
Adam fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carter avoids it really well and circles away.
Adam slips a jab from Carter.
Principo Adam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter misses with a straight right.
Adam misses with a hook
and Adam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A slow jab from Carter misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adam dives in for a single leg takedown but Carter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
Adam throws a big shot that misses.
Carter blocks a jab.
Adam throws a body punch but Carter moves out of range.
Adam fails with the takedown
and Carter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adam misses with a body shot.
Carter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adam moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carter throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Adam counters with a shoot takedown. Carter fights it but they end up in guard.
Carter is wriggling around but Adam manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Adam seems to be working for a kimura but Carter defends the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carter can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2##SUB#
Adam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carter is just riding it out for now. Adam eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!#SUB#
Adam is working for a kimura but Carter is defending it quite comfortably.
Carter is refusing to be controlled, as Adam sits in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Adam is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carter has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Adam is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carter defends it well. #SUB#
Adam in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Carter tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Adam!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Principo Adam!
Principo Adam decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballin stuffs the takedown.
Ballin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Adam is looking to counter the offense by Ballin and move into the clinch.
Ballin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Adam loads up on a big right hand but Ballin slips the punch.
Adam fails with a takedown attempt.
Ballin is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballin misses with a wild combination.
Ballin looks to land a combination. Adam sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballin throws a nice looking combination but Adam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adam throws a body punch but Ballin moves out of range.
Adam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ballin as he avoids it easily.
Ballin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Ballin. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adam. Ballin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ballin moves out of range as Adam strikes.
Adam changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ballin tries to avoid it but Adam manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ballin to the ground. Ballin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Adam backs off Ballin throws a huge counter combo but Adam manages to avoid it all.
Adam goes for a double leg but Ballin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ballin continues to drive forward.
Ballin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adam.
Ballin is looking for the big counter here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adam. Ballin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Principo Adam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adam misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ballin counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Ballin misses.
Adam misses with a looping left.
Ballin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ballin throws a series of punches but Adam avoids them all with ease.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ballin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adam clinches up against the cage.
Ballin breaks from the clinch.
Adam misses with a hook.
Adam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adam shoots in for a double leg but Ballin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adam. Ballin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ballin misses with a series of wild punches.
Adam tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ballin manages to circle out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam doesn't manage to clinch there - Ballin circles away.
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adam looks to score with a jab to the body but Ballin is just out of range.
Ballin throws a right hand that Adam ducks under and follows up with a left that Adam also avoids with ease.
Adam slips a jab and a cross from Ballin.
Adam rushes Ballin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Adam tries to work over Ballin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ballin's elbow.
Adam tries to work over Ballin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adam pulls guard effortlessly.
Adam has his hands on Ballin's head, controlling the position.
Ballin wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Adam's closed guard. He's half up but Adam has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Adam pivots and extends the arm, Ballin falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Adam! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Principo Adam! |
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