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Event:
Island Brawls 18
Date: Jun 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Broadbent misses
and Adesanya counters with a one-two to the body.
Adesanya throws a nice looking combination but Broadbent bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adesanya just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Adesanya.
Adesanya lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Broadbent looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Broadbent fails to land the takedown.
Broadbent sizes up Adesanya with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#It looks like Isralee Adesanya has been cut.
Adesanya throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Broadbent feinted with a counter takedown.
Adesanya throws a head kick that half lands.
A lazy body kick from Adesanya #TD#
and Broadbent counters with a nice double leg into side control. Adesanya won't be happy with that.
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!
Broadbent is working Adesanya over with some ground and pound from side control. #ROC#Adesanya is rocked!
Adesanya pushes Broadbent away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Broadbent gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Adesanya is still in real trouble! Can Broadbent finish him?#SUB#
Broadbent is trying to get an arm triangle but Adesanya is defending well.
Adesanya seems to have recovered his senses.
Broadbent tries to move into full mount but can't pass Adesanya's legs. #T1#
Broadbent scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Broadbent in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Adesanya is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve Broadbent!
In defeat, Isralee Adesanya stepped up to the mic, saying 'Never loose'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva .
Adesanya is looking for the big counter here.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Adesanya counters with a three punch combo that has Silva backing up. Silva nods at Adesanya to acknowledge the strikes.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Silva . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Adesanya tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva feinted with a counter takedown.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Adesanya lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Adesanya only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Adesanya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva .
Silva tries to counter with a takedown but Adesanya is quick to defend against it.#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.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Adesanya swivels and escapes.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Adesanya counters with a three punch combo that has Silva backing up. Silva nods at Adesanya to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Adesanya closes the distance and clinches.
Adesanya is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Adesanya prevents a takedown attempt there.
Adesanya wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Silva feinted with a counter takedown.
Adesanya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Adesanya moves into the clinch.
Adesanya slowing the pace effectively.
Silva looking for a takedown.
Adesanya prevents the takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva has Adesanya pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Adesanya manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isralee Adesanya dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Adesanya clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Adesanya's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Adesanya wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Adesanya sprawls well. Adesanya wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Adesanya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
And Adesanya responds with a good body kick, but Silva manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Silva . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
Adesanya clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva .#T3##CL2#
Adesanya closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Adesanya is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Adesanya shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Silva has Adesanya pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Adesanya manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Adesanya tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Adesanya has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isralee Adesanya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Adesanya fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adesanya scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Anderson Silva has been cut.
Adesanya takes a swing at Silva 's ribcage but misses.
Silva attempts a counter takedown but Adesanya avoids it well and moves away.
Adesanya misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Adesanya sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Isralee Adesanya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Adesanya throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Adesanya misses.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Adesanya.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva . #T2#
Adesanya is looking to clinch. #TD#
Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Adesanya's half guard.
Adesanya tries to kick Silva off but Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Adesanya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Adesanya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Silva 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.
#T3#
Silva is looking to advance position but Adesanya won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silva in particular looking to stall.
Adesanya wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Isralee Adesanya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Adesanya lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Adesanya clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adesanya wants to clinch.
Silva attempts a counter takedown but Adesanya avoids it well and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isralee Adesanya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Adesanya 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 25:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isralee Adesanya!
Anderson Silva spoke after the fight, saying 'he got very lucky to catch me '. |
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