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Event:
OFK 422 - Mangold Vs Martin
Date: Jul 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Frewin throws a body shot but no joy.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frewin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frewin moves out of range as Atkins strikes.
Butch Frewin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Atkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
A body shot lands from Frewin.
Frewin lands a body shot.
Atkins looks winded!
Frewin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frewin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Atkins tries for a takedown but Frewin manages to get underhooks.
Atkins is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frewin misses with a punch to the body.
Frewin lands a nice uppercut.
Atkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Frewin avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frewin.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Frewin as Atkins tries to tie him up. #T1#
Frewin blocks a body shot from Atkins.
Frewin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
Frewin scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frewin. #TD2#
Atkins has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Frewin regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Frewin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frewin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Atkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Frewin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Atkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frewin has managed to get both his arms back between Atkins's legs - danger averted.
Frewin wants to control from the top but Atkins keeps moving. #T2##SU#
Frewin stands up and waves to Atkins to follow him.
Frewin swings for the body but Atkins moves out of range.
#CL#
Frewin drives through and clinches with Atkins against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frewin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frewin backwards.
Frewin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Frewin.
Frewin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Frewin as the two fighters clinch.
Frewin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Frewin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Frewin.
Frewin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
Frewin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atkinss head.
Frewin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Frewin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Frewin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Frewin lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Frewin.
Frewin digs a right hand underneath Atkins's ribcage. Atkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Frewin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
Frewin lands an uppercut.#ROC#Atkins is rocked!
Frewin lands a right hand.
Atkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Frewin finish him?
Frewin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frewin pushes Atkins against the cage. Frewin is working some dirty boxing. Frewin pushes off with a quick right hook! Atkins goes down! Atkins tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Frewin moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butch Frewin!
Butch Frewin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Adrian Atkins spoke after the fight, saying 'I get paid either way!'. |
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Event:
OFK 418 - Green Vs Wulf
Date: Jul 07, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Atkins closes the distance and pushes Goodman back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Atkins.
Atkins lands with a right to the head.
Atkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman tries for a takedown but Atkins manages to get underhooks.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
Atkins lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Atkins.
Goodman throws an elbow that misses.
Atkins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Atkins blocking some punches.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Goodman has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Atkins blocking some punches.
Goodman takes a shot to the head.
Atkins lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atkins is stalling here.
Atkins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short left from Atkins.
Atkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman takes a shot to the head. #T1#
A short uppercut from Atkins. #ROC2#Goodman is rocked!
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Atkins blocks a body shot from Goodman. #KD2#
Atkins drops Goodman onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Goodman is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Goodman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goodman is breathing heavily.
Atkins pushes Goodman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Atkins lands a big right hand that drops Goodman! The killer instinct kicks in and Atkins finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Atkins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Atkins!
A relieved looking Adrian Atkins 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:
OFK 415 - Orsic Vs Mangold
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Nickels shoots in and drives through. Atkins sprawls well.
Nickels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Atkins lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.#TD2#
Nickels shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Atkins's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Atkins is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Atkins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nickels keeping moving, preventing Atkins from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins 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.
Atkins wants to control from the top but Nickels keeps moving. #T1#
Nickels trying to control the position.
Nickels has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Atkins has passed into side control.
Atkins has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nickels is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickels is not content to let Atkins control the position.
Nickels is looking for a sweep.
Nickels stops Atkins from passing to mount.
Nickels is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Atkins creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nickels sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Atkins advances nicely into full mount.
Atkins prevents Nickels from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Atkins is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Nickels can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Poor strikes thrown by Atkins there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Nickels wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Atkins.
Atkins controlling from the full mount.
Nickels really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Atkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#SUB#
Atkins looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3#
Atkins throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nickels because Atkins loaded up on that one.
Atkins throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB#
Nickels has left one of his arms exposed and Atkins doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Nickels screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adrian Atkins!
During a confident post fight interview, Adrian Atkins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
OFK 402 - Cleever Vs Morgan
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Atkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Jameison tries to clinch but Atkins moves out of range.
Atkins has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Atkins misses with a head kick.
Atkins throws the left hand but Jameison avoids the punch easily.
Atkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jameison's head.#CUT#It looks like Jennson Jameison has been cut.
Atkins blocks a head kick by Jameison.
Atkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jameison doesn't seem bothered though.
Atkins misses with a looping right.
Jameison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jameison closes the distance but Atkins moves to the side
and Atkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameison doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jameison walks into a left hand.
Atkins slips a jab and a cross from Jameison.
#CL#
Atkins has Jameison up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atkins pushes Jameison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Atkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jameisons head.
Atkins effectively controlling the action here.
Jameison has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Atkins is pushing Jameison up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short left from Atkins.
Atkins pushes Jameison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Atkins.
Jameison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jameison looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Atkins.
Atkins scores with a hook to the body.
Atkins lands a left hand.
Atkins lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Atkins. #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!
Atkins is struggling to control the position.#KD#
Atkins lands a big left hand right to the temple and Jameison goes down! #ROC#Jameison is rocked!#SUB#
Atkins maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Jameison could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Atkins has cracked it and Jameison is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Atkins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adrian Atkins!
A victorious Adrian Atkins 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:
OFK 397 - Orsic Vs Lee
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Wahwah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Atkins rushes Wahwah and presses him up against the cage.
Wahwah prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wahwah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wahwah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atkins blocks an elbow strike from Wahwah.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
Wahwah blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wahwah.
Wahwah lands a nice shot to the body.
Atkins looks winded!
Wahwah is working Atkins over against the cage.#BC#
Wahwah manages to break the clinch.
Adrian Atkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wahwah fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Atkins on the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Adrian Atkins has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahwah throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wahwah cracks Atkins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wahwah is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Atkins flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Atkins is out cold! Wahwah holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimbo Wahwah!
Adrian Atkins was interviewed post fight and said 'I get paid either way!'. |
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Event:
DC 133:Beard v Young
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
McDermott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDermott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A low kick from McDermott misses
enabling Atkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Atkins is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheers as McDermott lands an impressive looking overhand right. Atkins doesn't seem phased though.
Atkins thumps McDermott with a low kick.#CL#
Atkins takes the fight into the clinch.
McDermott misses with the head strike.
McDermott lands an uppercut.
Atkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDermott.
McDermott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDermott pushes Atkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Atkins pushes McDermott back against the cage and lands a hook 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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDermott.
McDermott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDermott tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Atkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL#
Atkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDermott, pushing him back against the cage.
Atkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McDermott looks winded!#BC#
Atkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDermott has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Atkins.#CL#
Atkins takes the fight into the clinch.
McDermott working aggressively here.
Atkins lands an uppercut.
A short right from Atkins.
The referee calls for Atkins to work.
Atkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDermott is trying to break the clinch but Atkins has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Atkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Atkins prevents a body shot from McDermott.
McDermott tries a knee to the head but Atkins blocks it.
Atkins cracks McDermott with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Come on Atkins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McDermott looking to stall.
#T2#
Good body shot from Atkins.
A shot in the inside from Atkins.
A short left from Atkins.
Atkins lands with a right to the head. #ROC#McDermott is rocked!
Atkins is stalling here.
McDermott is still on wobbly legs! Can Atkins finish him?
A right hook to the body lands for Atkins.
Atkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDermott backwards.
A short uppercut from Atkins.
The referee calls for Atkins to work.
McDermott seems to have recovered his senses.
Atkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Atkins taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Atkins.
Atkins lands a shoulder strike.
Atkins dips a shoulder and cracks McDermott with a mighty uppercut! McDermott falls back against the cage and Atkins unloads with a barrage of strikes! McDermott is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Atkins screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Atkins!
Adrian Atkins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DC 129: Vinge v Karjarlainen
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Atkins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ebe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Ebe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Atkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Atkins postures up.
Atkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Ebe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ebe working for a triangle but Atkins defends it easily.
Atkins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Atkins is working for a submission of some sort.
Ebe is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Ebe'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.
Atkins is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ebe! #SUB2#
Atkins looking for a guillotine from mount but Ebe is having none of it.
Ebe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ebe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Atkins thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ebe tries to hold on but Atkins pushes him away.
Atkins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Atkins avoids the attempt from Ebe to control.#T2#
Ebe is trying desperately to improve position.
Atkins misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#SUB2#
Atkins looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ebe tries to reverse the position but Atkins maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkins fails to take his opponent's back.
Ebe wants to hold on but Atkins pushes him away.
Atkins controlling from the full mount.
Ebe avoids a series of strikes thrown by Atkins.
Atkins misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ebe wants to hold on but Atkins pushes him away.#T3#
Atkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ebe is looking to escape.
Ebe tries to hold on but Atkins pushes him away.
Ebe is looking to get to half guard.
Ebe is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Ebe is desperately trying to improve his position but Atkins has a good base and remains in mount.
Atkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ebe is looking to escape.
Ebe holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Atkins tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T4#
Ebe tries to hold on but Atkins postures up.
Ebe wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Atkins.
Atkins with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ebe is looking to get to half guard.
Atkins avoids the attempt from Ebe to control.
Atkins controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atkins avoids the attempt from Ebe to control.
Atkins raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ebe reaches up and holds on to Atkins to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Atkins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Atkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ebe, pushing him back against the cage.
Atkins tries to work over Ebe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ebe is trying to break the clinch but Atkins is controlling him.
Ebe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Atkins to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Ebe manages to pull guard.
Atkins wants to control from the top but Ebe keeps moving.
Ebe has control of Atkins's left arm, preventing Atkins from doing any damage.
Ebe seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Atkins throwing strikes from guard but Ebe blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ebe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Atkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Atkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ebe is pulling down on Atkins's head. It's preventing any offense from Atkins, at least for the moment.
Ebe keeping moving, preventing Atkins from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ebe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Atkins trying to control but Ebe is working from the bottom.
Atkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Atkins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Atkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Atkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ebe managing to control the position.
Ebe controls Atkins momentarily but Atkins frees himself.
Atkins wants to pass the guard but Ebe is keeping the position.
Atkins wants to control from the top but Ebe keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ebe managing to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Atkins tries to clinch but Ebe moves out of range.
Ebe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A cross from Ebe lands.
Nice defenses there by Atkins.
Atkins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Atkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ebe is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ebe dips to his left and cracks Atkins with an uppercut!#T3#
Atkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT#It looks like Adrian Atkins has been cut.
Atkins ducks right into an uppercut from Ebe.
Ebe throws a right hand that misses
and Atkins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ebe's knee momentarily.
Ebe throws a body shot but no joy.
Ebe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ebe throws a hook but Atkins avoids it easily.
Atkins scores with a shot to the body.
Atkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ebe misses with a hook.#CL2#
Atkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Atkins.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ebe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Atkins smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Atkins moves into range and clinches up with Ebe.#T4#
Atkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ebe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Atkins just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Ebe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ebe wants to break free but Atkins has control.
#BC2#
Atkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Atkins.
Atkins passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ebe! #SUB2#
Atkins working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ebe wants to hold on but Atkins pushes him away.
Atkins controlling from the full mount.
Ebe is trying to escape the mount.
Atkins throws some wild stikes that Ebe manages to avoid easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Atkins avoids the attempt from Ebe to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Atkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adrian Atkins'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##CL2#
Atkins clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Atkins.
Atkins lands a left hand.
Ebe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Atkins walks away with a smile on his face. Ebe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Atkins misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Ebe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Atkins won't be happy with that.
Atkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Atkins sneaks back into half guard.
Ebe wants to control but Atkins is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Ebe seems content to control.
Ebe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Atkins is pressing down on Ebe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1##SUB2#
Atkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ebe defends well.
Atkins keeping moving, preventing Ebe from controlling successfully.
Atkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ebe manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Ebe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Atkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ebe is tightening it up a little... Atkins has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Atkins reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Atkins taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ebe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Isaac Ebe!
Isaac Ebe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Adrian Atkins was interviewed post fight and said 'I get paid either way!'. |
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Event:
DC 120 NYE 2
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Atkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Gabriel Havran has been cut.
Havran lands a nice shot that snaps Atkins's head back.
Atkins 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.
Atkins slips a jab from Havran.
Atkins is looking to counter the offense by Havran and move into the clinch.
Gabriel Havran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Havran misses with a hook. Atkins ducked under it nicely.
Atkins misses with an uppercut.
Havran moves out of range of the body kick.
Havran takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Adrian Atkins has been cut.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Havran engages and cracks Atkins with a massive lead left hook - Atkins tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Havran is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabriel Havran!
Adrian Atkins was interviewed post fight and said 'I get paid either way!'. |
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Event:
DC 108 :Bollomard v Gambini
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Billingsly smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Billingsly throws a lazy right hand but Atkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Billingsly misses with a right hand
and Atkins counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Chad Billingsly has been cut.
Billingsly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Atkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Billingsly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atkins.
Atkins slips a jab from Billingsly.
Billingsly keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Atkins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Billingsly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Atkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Billingsly.
Billingsly takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Billingsly misses.
Atkins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hidden in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Billingsly darts in and clinches Atkins up against the cage.
Billingsly prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins lands with a left to the head.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Billingsly avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Atkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Billingsly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Billingsly can't find room to land a body shot as Atkins controls the action.
Atkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Billingsly backwards.
Atkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Billingsly backwards.
Billingsly blocks an uppercut.
Atkins lands a shoulder strike.
Atkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Billingsly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Atkins lands with a right to the head.
Billingsly scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Billingsly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Billingsly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Atkins.
Atkins scores with a push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atkins slips a straight right by Billingsly.
Billingsly jabs at Atkins's body.
Billingsly misses with a hook
and Atkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Billingsly swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Atkins avoids the body shot from Billingsly.
Atkins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Billingsly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Billingsly takes a swing at Atkins's ribcage but misses.
Billingsly throws a hook but Atkins blocks it.
Billingsly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A low kick from Atkins is predictable there
and Billingsly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Billingsly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Billingsly.
Billingsly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Atkins.
Atkins tries for a takedown but Billingsly circles away easily
and Billingsly counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Atkins throws a leg kick but Billingsly checks it.
Atkins throws a push kick but Billingsly slaps the foot to one side.
Chad Billingsly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Atkins blocking some punches.
Billingsly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Billingsly misses with a punch on the inside.
Billingsly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Billingsly.
#BC2#
Billingsly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Billingsly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Billingsly misses with a wild combination.
Billingsly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atkins.
Atkins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Atkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Billingsly off the cage and back into range.
A jab lands there for Billingsly.#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!
Billingsly looks to land a left hand but Atkins moved out of range nicely.
Atkins misses with a kick to the body
and Billingsly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Billingsly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atkins.
Billingsly misses the shot to the body.
Billingsly misses with a looping right.
Billingsly throws a big shot that misses.
Billingsly throws a series of punches but Atkins moves out of range.
Atkins moves out of range as Billingsly strikes.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Billingsly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Atkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Atkins takes the fight into the clinch.
Billingsly throws a punch but it's blocked by Atkins.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Billingsly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Billingsly's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Atkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Billingsly throws a hook but Atkins avoids it easily.
As Billingsly tries to get set, Atkins tries to push him back and clinch up but Billingsly manages to avoid the attempt.
Billingsly misses with a wild body shot.
Atkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Billingsly circles away.
Billingsly tests Atkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Billingsly throws a hook but Atkins blocks it.
Billingsly throws an overhand right that lands on Atkins's shoulder, as Atkins tries to avoid the shot.
Atkins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Billingsly manages to circle out of the way.
The fighters circling - Billingsly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Atkins works Billingsly's body with a nice hook.
Billingsly takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins lands a jab to the nose.
Atkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Billingsly scores with a nice head shot.
Chad Billingsly seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Billingsly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atkins.
Atkins appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Atkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Billingsly throws a big shot that misses.
Atkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Billingsly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Atkins throws a looping overhand right but Billingsly ducks down to avoid it.
Billingsly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Atkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Billingsly lands a nice looking body shot.
Billingsly lands a jab to Atkins's midsection.
Atkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Billingsly blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheers as Atkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Billingsly doesn't seem phased though.
Atkins misses with the body kick
and Billingsly counters with a stiff right hand.
Billingsly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atkins.#T2#
Atkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Billingsly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkins wants to clinch
and Billingsly counters with a straight right hand.
Atkins darts in trying to clinch
and Billingsly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Billingsly on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Atkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Atkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A right-left combo lands from Billingsly.
Atkins avoids the head kick by Billingsly.
Billingsly scores with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Atkins - just one landing. #T3#
Atkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Atkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Billingsly misses with a wild body shot.
Atkins half committed to a counter leg kick.
Atkins misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Billingsly on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Billingsly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atkins manages to avoid it.
Billingsly throws a jab but it's blocked by Atkins.
Billingsly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atkins manages to avoid it.
Atkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Billingsly misses
and Atkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Billingsly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Atkins.
Atkins drops his hands momentarily and Billingsly takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Billingsly misses with a wild body shot.
Billingsly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Atkins moves away from the strike by Billingsly. #T4#
Billingsly throws a hook to the side of Atkins's head but Atkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Atkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Atkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Billingsly manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Atkins misses its intended target.
Billingsly now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Atkins misses with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atkins misses with a straight left.
Billingsly looks to throw the jab but Atkins is out of range.
Atkins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Atkins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Billingsly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Atkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Atkins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Billingsly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Billingsly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atkins manages to avoid it.
Atkins blocks a jab.
Billingsly takes a swing at Atkins's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Billingsly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chad Billingsly'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#
Atkins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Atkins is predictable there
and Billingsly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Atkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Billingsly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Atkins blocks a jab.
Billingsly connects with the punch.
Billingsly throws a body punch but Atkins moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Atkins misses the target. #CL#
Atkins closes the distance and clinches.
Billingsly blocking some punches.
Atkins presses Billingsly against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atkins.
Billingsly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Billingsly.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Billingsly has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Atkins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Billingsly can turn it around.
A short right from Billingsly.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Billingsly avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Atkins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Billingsly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Billingsly blocking some punches.
Atkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Billingsly lands a nice uppercut.
Billingsly lands a right hand.
Billingsly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Billingsly - that landed with a thud.
Atkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Billingsly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Billingsly will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Atkins up against the cage.
Billingsly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Atkins is rocked!
Billingsly working aggressively here.
Atkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Billingsly.
Adrian Atkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice left hand lands by Billingsly.
Billingsly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billingsly misses with a punch to the body.
Atkins lands a right hand.
Billingsly misses with some punches.
Billingsly working aggressively here.
Billingsly swings wildly with an uppercut but Atkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Billingsly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkins's elbow.
Atkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Atkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atkins.
Billingsly throws a head punch that misses.
Atkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Atkins blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Atkins as the two fighters clinch.
Billingsly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Atkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Atkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Billingsly backwards.
A shot in the inside from Atkins.
Nice body punch from Atkins - that landed with a thud.
Atkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Atkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Billingsly.#T3#
Atkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Billingsly backwards.
Atkins misses with an elbow strike.
#BC#
Atkins breaks the clinch.
Atkins jabs at Billingsly's body.
Billingsly defending well as Atkins loads up on a big left hand.
Jab by Atkins.
Billingsly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Billingsly has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Atkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Billingsly swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Atkins lands with a kick to the temple. Billingsly shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Atkins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Billingsly to score with a decent uppercut.
Billingsly misses with a right hand
and Atkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Billingsly misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Atkins throws a hook but Billingsly blocks it.
Atkins cracks Billingsly with a good jab.
Atkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atkins throws a leg kick but Billingsly sees it coming and moves out of range.
Atkins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Atkins misses with a hook.
Chad Billingsly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Atkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Atkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Atkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Billingsly misses with a wild body shot.
Atkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Billingsly misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Atkins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Billingsly 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Billingsly!
Chad Billingsly very nearly forgot to thank Dick Dolla Douchebag amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Adrian Atkins stepped up to the mic, saying 'I get paid either way!'. |
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Event:
DC 106:Singleton v Queiroz
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Havran staying out of range there.
Havran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atkins.
Atkins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hidden in the buildup to the fight.
Atkins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Gabriel Havran has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Havran. That snapped Atkins's head back.
Havran takes a swing at Atkins's ribcage but misses.
Havran scores with a jab to the jaw.
Havran moves away from the strike by Atkins.
A clash of legs there as Havran blocks the low kick.
Havran misses with a body shot.
Atkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gabriel Havran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Havran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atkins throws out the jab.
Atkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Havran throws a body shot but no joy.
Havran throws a hook to the side of Atkins's head but Atkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Havran swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Atkins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Atkins misses its intended target.
A big left from Havran misses.
Atkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Havran throws a series of punches but Atkins avoids them all with ease.
Havran slips under a jab from Atkins.
Atkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donk. Atkins catches Havran right on the button with a cross.
Havran cracks Atkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Havran throws a lazy right hand but Atkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Havran getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Atkins slips a jab and a cross from Havran.
It looked like Atkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Havran.
Havran throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Havran slips a straight right by Atkins.
Havran misses with a wild combination.
Atkins ducks under a wild hook from Havran.
It looked like Atkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Atkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Havran takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Havran slips under a jab.
Havran looks to throw the jab but Atkins is out of range.
Havran lands a glancing blow to the side of Atkins's head.#T2#
Havran throws a body shot but no joy.
Havran throws a looping overhand right but Atkins ducks down to avoid it.
Atkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Havran throws a big shot that misses.
Atkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Havran throws out the jab.
Havran moves out of range as Atkins strikes.#CL#
Atkins moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Havran. #CUT2#It looks like Adrian Atkins has been cut.
Havran can't find room to land a body shot as Atkins controls the action.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Havran's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Atkins.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Havran controls the action.
Havran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Havrans head.
Havran tries to work over Atkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Havran throws a punch but it's blocked by Atkins.
Atkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Havran backwards.
Atkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Havran backwards. #T3#
Atkins is stalling here.
Havran blocks an uppercut.
Atkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Atkins blocks an uppercut.
Atkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Havran is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Atkins scores with a shot to the side of Havran's head.
Havran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Havran prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Havran throws a punch but it's blocked by Atkins.
Havran misses with a punch on the inside.
Havran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Havran backwards.
Havran prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Atkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Havran throws a punch but it's blocked by Atkins. #T4#
Atkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Atkins tries to pull guard but Havran holds him up against the cage and eventually Atkins drops back down to his feet.
Atkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Atkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Havran or not.
Atkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Havrans head.
Havran looks winded!
Atkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Atkins.
Atkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Atkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Havran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Havran will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Atkins up against the cage.
Atkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Havran uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Havran throws a head punch that misses.
Atkins blocking some punches.
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 Adrian Atkins will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Atkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Havran throws out a loose jab but Atkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Havran moves out of range of the strikes.
Atkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Havran misses with an uppercut
and Atkins counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #TD#
Atkins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Atkins postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Atkins moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Havran wants to get back to his feet.
Atkins 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins is looking to take a break and control but Havran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Atkins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Havran knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Havran wants to get back to his feet but Atkins drags him back down.#SUB#
Atkins goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Havran has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Atkins but great work by Havran.#SU2#
Havran decides to stand up, so the ref orders Atkins to his feet.
Havran misses with a hook
and Atkins counters with a slapping leg kick.
Havran cracks Atkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Havran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atkins.
Gabriel Havran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Atkins throws a front kick aimed at Havran's knee but Havran avoids it well.
Havran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atkins.
It looked like Atkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Havran.
Havran drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Havran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Havran looks to move away, Atkins throws a big counter combo but Havran just gets out of the way.
Havran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Havran looks to land a right hand but Atkins moved out of range.
Atkins lands a nice looking kick to the body. Havran takes a step back to recover.
Havran is breathing heavily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Atkins.
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!
Atkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Havran doesn't seem bothered though.
Havran staying out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Atkins.
Good shot there by Atkins.#CUT#That has opened up Gabriel Havran's cut even more.
Havran throws an overhand right that lands on Atkins's shoulder, as Atkins tries to avoid the shot.
Havran throws an off balance right hand
and Atkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Havran swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Havran throws a hook to the side of Atkins's head but Atkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Havran misses with a body shot.
Atkins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Atkins lets loose with a powerful body kick. Havran will feel that in the morning.
A solid leg kick lands there for Atkins.
#T3#
Havran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atkins.
Atkins tries to clinch there but Havran circles away.
Havran is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Atkins with a body shot.
Havran throws a lazy uppercut
and Atkins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Havran displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Atkins.
Atkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Havran. That did some damage!
Atkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Atkins with a jab.
Havran throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Atkins counter with a right hand. #CUT#The cut above Gabriel Havran's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Havran takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Atkins digs a good body shot into Havran's ribs.
Atkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#Gabriel Havran's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Atkins scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Havran avoids a kick to the body.
Atkins slips under a jab from Havran.#T4#
Havran throws an off balance right hand
and Atkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gabriel Havran's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Adrian Atkins!
During a confident post fight interview, Adrian Atkins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DC 99
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Kyrvänsyylä connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Atkins momentarily.
#CUT2#It looks like Adrian Atkins has been cut.
Kyrvänsyylä scores with a crisp jab that stopped Atkins in his tracks. #KD2#
Kyrvänsyylä lands a big uppercut and Atkins crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Atkins looks OK. Kyrvänsyylä waves Atkins back to his feet!#ROC2#Atkins is rocked!
Kyrvänsyylä lands an uppercut, right on the button! Atkins tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Einar Kyrvänsyylä!
Einar Kyrvänsyylä 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.
Adrian Atkins was interviewed post fight and said 'I get paid either way!'. |
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Event:
DC 93: Gora V Singleton
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Atkins connects with a body shot.
Sasaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Atkins circles away.
Sasaki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Atkins counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Atkins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Atkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sasaki moves to clinch but Atkins breaks away
and Atkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Haise Sasaki has been cut.
Atkins lands with a straight right. Sasaki didn't see that one coming.
Sasaki throws a push kick but Atkins slaps the foot to one side.
Atkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasaki misses with a low kick.
Sasaki thows a body kick. Atkins tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
Sasaki moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Atkins.
Sasaki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sasaki scores with a shot to the side of Atkins's head. #T1#
A short uppercut from Sasaki .
Atkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sasaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sasaki lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Adrian Atkins has been cut.
Sasaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Atkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sasaki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Atkins.
A shot in the inside from Sasaki .
Atkins scores with a shot to the side of Sasaki 's head.
Sasaki presses Atkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Sasaki avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Sasaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sasaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sasaki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sasaki throws an elbow that misses.
Atkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sasaki backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atkins takes an elbow to the temple.
Sasaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sasaki tries to work over Atkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Atkins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sasaki smiles and moves away.
Sasaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Atkins can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Atkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Sasaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sasaki blocks an uppercut.
Atkins prevents a body shot from Sasaki .
A nice left hand lands by Sasaki .
#CUT#That has opened up Adrian Atkins's cut even more.
Sasaki lands an elbow that stopped Atkins in his tracks for a moment. #ROC#Atkins is rocked!
Sasaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Atkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Sasaki finish him?
Sasaki creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Atkins with a big uppercut! Atkins tries to clinch up but Sasaki pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Atkins to the mat! Atkins covers up and Sasaki unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Haise Sasaki !
Haise Sasaki really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Adrian Atkins stepped up to the mic, saying 'I get paid either way!'. |
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Event:
DC 86: Farfan v Fezzik
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Atkins is looking to land body kicks.
Atkins misses with a wild body shot.
Donk. Champion catches Atkins right on the button with a cross.#KD2#
Champion drops his shoulder and cracks Atkins with a huge uppercut! Atkins goes down! Can Champion finish him?
#CUT2#It looks like Adrian Atkins has been cut.#SUB#
Atkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Champion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Champion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Atkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU2#
Champion gets to his feet - Atkins follows without any prompting.
Sloppy strikes from Champion. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body kick from Atkins.
Atkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Champion unleashes a big counter combination but Atkins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Donk. Champion catches Atkins right on the button with a cross.
Champion misses with a wild combination.
Atkins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hidden in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Champion misses with a combination
and Atkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Peoples Champion has been cut.
Atkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Champion.
Champion was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Atkins misses with a wild combination.
Atkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Champion moves away.
Atkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Champion stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Champion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Atkins counters with a big head kick but Champion shrugs it off.
Champion misses with a jab, cross combination.
Champion misses with the body kick
and Atkins counters with a straight right hand.
Champion swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Atkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Atkins blocks a low kick nicely.
Atkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Champion moves out of range of the strikes.
Champion swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Champion scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Champion scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Atkins closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Champion manages to break the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Atkins.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Champion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Champion throws a lazy uppercut
and Atkins makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Champion misses with a low kick.
Champion swings widly with a right hand
and Atkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Atkins tries to move into range but Champion moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Atkins misses the jab.
A jab from Atkins misses.
Champion misses with a left hand
and Atkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#That has opened up Peoples Champion's cut even more.
A nice leg kick lands there from Atkins.
Atkins lands a nice looking body kick.
Atkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Champion looks to land a left hand but Atkins moved out of range nicely.
Atkins tries to counter by clinching up but Champion breaks away and moves out of range.
Atkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Atkins throws a leg kick
and Champion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Champion lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Atkins feints and then cracks Champion's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Champion down. #CL#
Atkins clinches up against the cage.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Champion blocks a body shot from Atkins.
Champion is trying to break free.
Atkins lands a right hand.
Champion misses with a body punch.
Atkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Champion is looking to break free of the clinch but Atkins has double underhooks. #BC2#
Champion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Champion takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD#
Atkins steps into range and cracks Champion with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Champion flops backwards and Atkins dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#Champion is rocked!
Champion 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.
Champion keeping moving, preventing Atkins from controlling successfully.
Champion is still in real trouble! Can Atkins finish him?
Atkins 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.
Champion seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Champion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atkins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Atkins dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Atkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Champion throws a looping overhand right but Atkins ducks down to avoid it.
Atkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Champion slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Champion crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Atkins - the referee stops the clock and Champion gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Atkins. Champion manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Champion looks to land a combination but Atkins avoids it well.
Atkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Champion can do to turn this around?
Atkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Champion throws a hook but Atkins blocks it.
Atkins appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Atkins slips a jab from Champion.
Atkins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#KD#
A head kick lands from Atkins that sends Champion to the canvas. Champion tries to scramble back to his feet but Atkins brings him back down into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Champion is looking to regain half guard here but Atkins keeps moving and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Atkins.
Atkins throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Atkins lands a strong strike to the head of Champion. That's dazed him! Atkins looking to finish here. Champion is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Atkins lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Atkins!
Adrian Atkins 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:
DC 77 Mfer vs Maeda
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
McDermott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Atkins misses with a lunging right hand
and McDermott counters with a stiff right hand.
McDermott looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Atkins thuds his shin into the meat of McDermott's side.
Atkins is looking to chop away at McDermott's legs.
McDermott was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Atkins lands with a good body shot.
McDermott wants to land a leg kick but Atkins is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Atkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDermott throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Atkins on the side of the head.
Atkins catches McDermott with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good leg kick by McDermott.
Atkins 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.
McDermott misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick from Atkins misses.
McDermott looks to throw the jab but Atkins is out of range.
We've been told by McDermott's head coaches at The Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by McDermott there.#T1#
Atkins tries to land a front kick but McDermott steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Atkins, as that shot connected.
Atkins throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McDermott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Atkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Atkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Atkins lands a right hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from McDermott.
Atkins appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McDermott misses with a hook.
Eddie McDermott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Atkins misses.
Atkins swings widly with a right hand
and McDermott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDermott throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Atkins on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDermott swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2##KD2#
Atkins drops McDermott with a left and a right! Oh, McDermott is hurt - Atkins dives into side control looking to finish!
McDermott manages to get back to half guard.
Atkins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Atkins tries to pass to full mount but McDermott defends it.
McDermott is looking for a sweep. Atkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Atkins trying to control from McDermott's half guard. McDermott has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Atkins trying to control but McDermott is working from the bottom. #SUB#
McDermott is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Atkins trying to control the position from guard on top but McDermott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkins preventing the sweep. #T3#
Atkins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Atkins throws a strike aimed at the side of McDermott's head but McDermott avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkins tries to advance position but instead McDermott slips a leg back in to half guard.
McDermott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Atkins.
Atkins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDermott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Atkins prevents McDermott from improving his position.
Atkins is thwarting McDermott's attempts to control the position.#ES#
McDermott kicks off Atkins and gets to his feet. #T4#
McDermott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDermott swings widly with a right hand
and Atkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDermott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Atkins! But no joy.
McDermott misses with a straight left.
Atkins slips under a jab from McDermott.
Atkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Atkins connects with a body shot that sends McDermott's belly button to the back.
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!
Atkins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDermott on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Atkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Atkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDermott slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Atkins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDermott paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice body kick there by Atkins.
Atkins misses with the combination.
Atkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDermott throws a leg kick
letting Atkins counter with a right hand.
Atkins blocks a jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDermott takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermott misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Atkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Atkins is working McDermott over against the cage.
Atkins being controlled against the cage.
Nice body punch from Atkins - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Atkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Atkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDermotts head.
Atkins is leaning against McDermott and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Atkins pushes off an throws an elbow but McDermott leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as McDermott controls the action.
A hook to the body from Atkins.
Nice body punch from Atkins.
A right handed body shot lands from Atkins.
Atkins lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Atkins.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atkins lands an uppercut.
Atkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Atkins.
Atkins scores with a shot to the side of McDermott's head.
Atkins digs a right hand into McDermott's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDermott's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDermott takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Atkins lands a shot to the body.
Atkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Atkins is struggling to control the position.
Atkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Atkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Atkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Atkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Atkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDermott backwards.
Atkins scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#McDermott is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atkins.
Oh McDermott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice right hand lands inside from Atkins.
Good body shot from Atkins.
Atkins lands with a light punch inside.
Atkins creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! McDermott drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adrian Atkins!
Our winner, Adrian Atkins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DMMA 211 Klimenko vs Outback 2
Date: Jul 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Bowers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Atkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bowers misses with a few strikes there.
#TD#
Atkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bowers pushes Atkins off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A telegraphed right hand from Bowers misses the target.
Atkins darts in looking for a takedown but Bowers gets double underhooks and turns Atkins into the cage. #TD#
Atkins has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bowers clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowers is trying to get back to his feet but Atkins has full control of the position and if anything, Bowers has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Atkins struggling to land strikes to the head as Bowers covers up. #SUB#
Atkins is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Atkins is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T1##SUB#
Bowers is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bowers is trying to get back to his feet but Atkins has full control of the position and if anything, Bowers has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bowers is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Atkins is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bowers is defending well though. Atkins let's go of the attempt for now.
Atkins misses with a punch to the head.
Bowers wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Atkins trying to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bowers preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Atkins. #SUB#
Atkins is persistently looking for the submission but Bowers is defending it well.
#SUB#
Atkins has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Bowers is defending well but eventually Atkins manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Bowers has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adrian Atkins!
An out of breath Adrian Atkins 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:
DMMA 201 Outback vs Roos 2
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Talo throws a leg kick which misses Atkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Atkins tries to avoid it.
Atkins dives in and grabs Talo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Talo pushes down on Atkins's head and hops out.
Atkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Talo tries to counter with a takedown but Atkins is quick to defend against it.
Atkins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Talo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kauko Johan Talo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Atkins.#TD2#
Atkins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Atkins has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Talo!
Talo is trying to escape the mount.
Talo is working hard here to advance position.
Talo blocking the ground and pound.
Atkins throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T1#
Talo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkins wants to pass the guard but Talo is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkins is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Talo!
Talo is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Atkins working for a guillotine from mount but Talo is in no mood to give up.
Talo is looking to improve his position but Atkins isn't that keen on the idea.
Atkins throws some wild stikes that Talo manages to avoid easily.
Talo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Atkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Talo is looking to escape.
Atkins thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T2#
Talo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Atkins is pressing down on Talo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Talo is holding on for now.
Atkins passes to side control.
Atkins working away.
Atkins in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Talo tries to improve position but can't.
Talo wants to control but Atkins postures up.
Talo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Talo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Talo is controlling the pace.
Atkins gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Atkins working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Atkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Atkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Talo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Atkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Talo has managed to get both his arms back between Atkins's legs - danger averted.
Talo trying to control but Atkins is working from the bottom.
Atkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Talo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Atkins trying to control but Talo is working from the bottom.
Talo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Atkins looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Atkins drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Atkins as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Talo screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Atkins! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Adrian Atkins!
Adrian Atkins 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:
DMMA 191 Hightower vs Vilkas 2
Date: May 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Blazkov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blazkov wants it to stay on the feet.
Blazkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atkins.#CL2#
Atkins rushes Blazkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Atkins looking for a takedown.
Atkins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ulysses Blazkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Atkins.
Atkins takes a shot to the head.
Blazkov tries to work over Atkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blazkov can't find room to land a body shot as Atkins controls the action.
Atkins blocks an uppercut.
Blazkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Atkins controls his hands.
Atkins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blazkov is defending well.
Atkins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blazkov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Atkins is working for takedown but Blazkov is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Blazkov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Atkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blazkov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Atkins is defending well for now.
Atkins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Blazkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blazkov stops a takedown attempt from Atkins.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blazkov. #BC#
Blazkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blazkov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Blazkov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Atkins in his tracks.
Blazkov throws a big shot that misses.
Atkins tries to clinch up but Blazkov circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Atkins has closed the distance and engaged Blazkov in a clinch.
Atkins wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Blazkov breaks the clinch.
Atkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blazkov's waist but Blazkov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Atkins off to one side. #CL2#
Atkins rushes Blazkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Atkins managing to block the knees to the body from Blazkov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blazkov.
Blazkov lands an elbow inside that Atkins shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Adrian Atkins has been cut.
Blazkov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Atkins.
Blazkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blazkov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Atkins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atkins tries for a takedown but Blazkov manages to get underhooks.
Atkins is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
Blazkov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Atkins's defenses.
Blazkov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Atkins looks winded!#TD2#
Atkins gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Blazkov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Blazkov throws the left hand but Atkins avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Atkins clinches.
Blazkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkins's elbow.
Blazkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blazkov connects with a knee to the head.
Blazkov lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Blazkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blazkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blazkov throws a leg kick but Atkins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Atkins throws out a counter right but Blazkov avoids it with no problem.
Atkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Blazkov.
Blazkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Blazkov misses with a low kick.
Atkins looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Atkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Blazkov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blazkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blazkov, as that shot connected.
Atkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blazkov tries to avoid it but Atkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blazkov to the ground. Blazkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blazkov appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Atkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Atkins tries to score a body lock takedown but Blazkov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blazkov lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blazkov. #TD2#
Atkins is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Blazkov can't fight it off and eventually Atkins manages to take the fight to the floor. Blazkov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Blazkov keeping full guard, as Atkins tries to pass.
Blazkov trying to keep a closed guard but Atkins is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Atkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blazkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blazkov is looking to stand up but Atkins isn't so interested in that idea.
Atkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Atkins wants to control from the top but Blazkov keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Atkins being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adrian Atkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Blazkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ulysses Blazkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adrian Atkins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Atkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blazkov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Blazkov there.
Blazkov throws a chopping leg kick but Atkins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blazkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Atkins shoots for a takedown but Blazkov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blazkov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blazkov misses with a body kick.
Blazkov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Atkins ducks right into an uppercut from Blazkov.
Blazkov misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blazkov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blazkov wants it to stay on the feet.
Atkins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Blazkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Blazkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Atkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blazkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blazkov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL2#
Atkins moves into range and clinches up with Blazkov.
Atkins avoiding damage as Blazkov throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Blazkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Atkins avoids the damage to the body.
Blazkov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Atkins is defending well for now.
Atkins goes for a takedown attempt but Blazkov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ulysses Blazkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Atkins.
Atkins walks into a jab.
Atkins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blazkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Atkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blazkov circles away.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blazkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ulysses Blazkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Blazkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Atkins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Atkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blazkov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blazkov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Atkins moves into range and clinches up with Blazkov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atkins.
Atkins is looking for a takedown.
Atkins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blazkov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Atkins is breathing heavily.
Blazkov misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Atkins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blazkov can't find room to land a body shot as Atkins controls the action.
Blazkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Atkins controls his hands.
Blazkov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Atkins is defending well for now.#BC#
Blazkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blazkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Atkins or perhaps it was just good defense by Blazkov, which made it look bad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blazkov.
Blazkov misses with a low kick.
Blazkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Atkins checks a low kick from Blazkov.
A little jabbing left from Atkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blazkov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Atkins throws a fast counter high kick but Blazkov manages to duck under it in time.#CL2#
Atkins rushes Blazkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Atkins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blazkov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Atkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blazkov lands the left hand.#CUT#That has opened up Adrian Atkins's cut even more.#T3#
Atkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blazkov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Atkins moves in looking to clinch but Blazkov pushes him off.
Blazkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atkins can do to turn this around?
Blazkov misses with a head kick.
Blazkov lands a front kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Atkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ulysses Blazkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blazkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Atkins.
Blazkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atkins.
Blazkov sizes up Atkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
An inside leg kick from Blazkov misses.
Blazkov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Atkins is able to avoid easily.
Blazkov misses with a kick to the body.
Atkins ducks under a wild hook from Blazkov.
Atkins blocks the body kick.
#T4#
Atkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blazkov as he jumps to the side.
Blazkov tries a low kick but Atkins avoids it.
Adrian Atkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blazkov loads up on a big right hand but Atkins slips the punch.#CL2#
Atkins closes the distance and pushes Blazkov back into the cage.
Atkins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blazkov after a bit of a struggle.
Blazkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Atkins avoids the damage to the body.
Blazkov trying to land knees to the body.
Atkins blocking some punches.
Atkins blocks an uppercut.
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!
Blazkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Atkins.
Blazkov can't find room to land a body shot as Atkins controls the action.
Atkins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blazkov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Atkins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blazkov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Blazkov misses with the head strike.
Atkins can't get the takedown.
Atkins blocks a body shot from Blazkov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ulysses Blazkov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adrian Atkins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Atkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blazkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atkins can't get the takedown.
Atkins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Blazkov lands an elbow inside that Atkins shrugs off.
Blazkov lands with a light punch inside.
Blazkov stops a takedown attempt from Atkins.
Ulysses Blazkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Atkins.
Blazkov gets through Atkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blazkov misses with a body punch.
Blazkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Atkins controls his hands.
Blazkov misses with a body punch.
Atkins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blazkov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Blazkov.
Blazkov's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Blazkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkins's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blazkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blazkov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blazkov throws an elbow but it misses.
Blazkov misses with a body punch.
Blazkov missing with knees to the body.
Blazkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Atkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Blazkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Blazkov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Atkins is able to avoid easily.
Blazkov misses with a body shot.
Atkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blazkov throws a hook but Atkins blocks it.
Blazkov misses with a looping left.
Atkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Atkins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#Atkins is rocked!
Blazkov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Atkins's head backwards.
Atkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Blazkov finish him?
Atkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blazkov steps in with a hook that catches Atkins right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Blazkov follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Atkins looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulysses Blazkov!
After winning the bout, Ulysses Blazkov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Adrian Atkins spoke after the fight, saying 'I get paid either way!'. |
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Event:
DMMA 183 Panda vs Melondov
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Hurry slips a jab from Atkins.
Hurry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Atkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hurry moves away from the strike by Atkins.
A jab from Atkins finds it's way through Hurry's defenses.
Hurry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Atkins misses the target.
Hurry scores with the left hand. Atkins knows he should have avoided that one.
Hurry looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hurry scores with a jab. Atkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hurry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atkins.
Atkins seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Atkins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurry tries a head kick but it misses.
Hurry looks to land a left hand but Atkins moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Atkins tries to keep at a distance but Hurry has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Hurry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hurry walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Atkins throws the left hand but Hurry avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Hurry has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Hurry breaks from the clinch.
Atkins looks to throw the jab but Hurry is out of range. #T1##CL2#
Hurry closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Hurry breaks the clinch.
Hurry ducks under a wild hook from Atkins.
A head kick misses from Atkins. #KD#
Atkins drops his shoulder and cracks Hurry with a huge uppercut! Hurry goes down! Can Atkins finish him?
Atkins wants to control from the top but Hurry keeps moving.
Atkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hurry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Hurry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hurry utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Atkins throws an elbow that misses. Hurry uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Atkins's guard. Nice move by Hurry!#REVB#
Hurry advances position into side control!#T2#
Atkins tries to bench press Hurry off him but Hurry keeps the position.
Hurry is staying tight to Atkins's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hurry trying to control the action but Atkins is working from the bottom.
Hurry controls the position.
Atkins is looking for a sweep.
Atkins gets back to half guard.
Hurry is keen to just control but Atkins is a slippery customer.
Hurry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Atkins actively working from the bottom here.
Atkins is staying active underneath Hurry, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Atkins is looking to improve his position.
Hurry controlling the action here.
Hurry wants to control but Atkins is keeping him busy.
Hurry stalling.
Atkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Atkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hurry is aware though and is defending well.
Hurry content to stall in guard here.
Hurry trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hurry controls the pace.#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.
Hurry trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hurry forces his way into half guard.
Hurry trying to control from half guard but Atkins is working away. #SUB2#
Atkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Hurry.
#SUB2#
Hurry is trying to work for a kimura but Atkins is defending well.
Atkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Hurry passes into side control, despite Atkins's attempt to control the position.
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 Adrian Atkins will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A jab from Atkins finds it's way through Hurry's defenses.
Hurry tries to clinch but Atkins moves out of range.
Never Hurry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hurry is looking to clinch but Atkins is avoiding it.
Atkins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Atkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hurry.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Atkins looks to throw the jab but Hurry is out of range.
Atkins misses the jab.
Atkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hurry swings away with a body shot that misses
and Atkins makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Atkins misses with a straight right.
Hurry moves out of range as Atkins strikes.
A big right from Atkins misses.
A big right from Atkins misses.
Atkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurry tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hurry throws a lazy right hand but Atkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Hurry misses.
Hurry fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Never Hurry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurry throws a jab but it's blocked by Atkins. #T1#
Hurry is looking to clinch but Atkins is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Atkins misses its intended target.
Atkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Hurry pushes Atkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Hurry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hurry lands a nice shot to the body.
Hurry gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Atkins.
Hurry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Hurry.
Atkins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hurry is defending well.#BC2#
Hurry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hurry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hurry tries to clinch up.
It looked like Atkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hurry connects with the punch.
Adrian Atkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Hurry works the jab nicely.
Hurry throws a sloppy head kick and Atkins moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hurry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Atkins tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Atkins misses the target.
Hurry doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hurry avoids the head kick by Atkins.
Hurry is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Hurry closes the distance and clinches.
Atkins wants to take the fight to the mat but Hurry manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Atkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurry is pressed up against the cage. Atkins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hurry down to the mat. Hurry avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hurry.
Hurry tries a head kick but it misses.
Atkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Atkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Hurry.
Hurry tries to clinch but Atkins moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Atkins.
Hurry connects with a good right hand that stumbles Atkins. Atkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#It looks like Adrian Atkins has been cut.
Atkins has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hurry lands with a right hand. #ROC2#Atkins is rocked!
Hurry Throws a clean left jab. Hurry Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Atkins's chin! Atkins crumbles to the ground and Hurry follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Hurry!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Never Hurry!
A very excited looking Never Hurry made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Adrian Atkins spoke after the fight, saying 'I get paid either way!'. |
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Event:
DMMA 174 Kaupens vs Cabrera
Date: Mar 08, 2023 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Atkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Champion doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#It looks like Peoples Champion has been cut.
Atkins moves out of range as Champion throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Atkins! But no joy.
Champion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Atkins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Champion tries to land a front kick but Atkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Atkins scores with a jab to the head.
Atkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Champion.
Champion throws a looping overhand right but Atkins ducks down to avoid it.
Champion misses the jab.
Atkins scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Atkins moves into the clinch successfully.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Champion lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Champion.
Champion misses with some punches.
Atkins misses with some punches.
Atkins looking for a takedown.
Atkins lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Champion.
A short left from Atkins.
A body shot lands from Atkins.
Champion lands an uppercut.#T1##BC#
Champion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Atkins. Those never looked like landing.
Champion misses with an uppercut. Atkins saw that one coming.
Champion misses with a few strikes there.
Atkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Champion throws the left hand but Atkins avoids the punch easily.
Champion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Champion.
Atkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Champion.#CUT#It looks like Adrian Atkins has been cut.#CL2#
Atkins takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Champion. #BC#
Champion breaks the clinch.
Champion throws an off balance right hand
and Champion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Peoples Champion's cut is getting worse.
Atkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Atkins looks to land a combination but Champion avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Champion loads up on a big right hand but Atkins slips the punch.
Atkins slips under a jab from Champion.
Atkins tries to land a front kick but Champion steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Champion slips under a jab.
Atkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Champion circles away.
Champion is looking to counter punch.
Champion misses the jab.
A slow jab from Champion misses its intended target.
It seemed like Atkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Champion ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Atkins rushes Champion and presses him up against the cage.
Atkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Champion is trying to force a seperation but Atkins has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Champion tries to break free but Atkins pushes him back against the cage.
Champion pushes Atkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Champion holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Atkins misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Champion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Atkins with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Champion counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Atkins down! Champion is looking to finish but Atkins is intelligently defending himself. #T3##SU#
Champion stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Champion drops Atkins with a huge uppercut! Atkins drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Champion is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peoples Champion!
After the fight, Peoples Champion 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.
Adrian Atkins was interviewed post fight and said 'I get paid either way!'. |
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Event:
DMMA 130 Niculescu Vs Martin
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Khrapov Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Atkins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atkins. Khrapov Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Atkins 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.
Khrapov Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khrapov Jr throws a jab when Atkins was well out of range.
Khrapov Jr misses the shot to the body.
Atkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Atkins misses with a straight right.
Atkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Khrapov Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Atkins on the side of the head.
Atkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Khrapov Jr is looking to clinch but Atkins is avoiding it.
Atkins throws out a leg kick but Khrapov Jr moves out of range and Atkins only half commits.
A little feinted left hand from Khrapov Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Atkins avoids the body shot from Khrapov Jr.
Atkins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Khrapov Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Atkins misses with a low kick as Khrapov Jr jumps back.
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!
Atkins scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Khrapov Jr misses with a wild body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Khrapov Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice shot lands for Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khrapov Jr.
Atkins misses the jab.
Khrapov Jr misses with a body shot.
Khrapov Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Atkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Atkins scores with a punch to the head.
Atkins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Atkins throws a lazy right hand but Khrapov Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khrapov Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atkins.
It looked like Khrapov Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Atkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Atkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khrapov Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khrapov Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Atkins.
Atkins misses with a hook.
Khrapov Jr looks to land a combination but Atkins avoids it well. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khrapov Jr misses the shot to the body.
Atkins lands a lovely overhand right.
Khrapov Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atkins.
Khrapov Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Vasily Khrapov Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khrapov Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Atkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Khrapov Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Khrapov Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the liver by Atkins. Beautiful body shot.
Adrian Atkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khrapov Jr slips a straight right by Atkins.
A left and a right from Khrapov Jr both land. Nice combination.
Khrapov Jr connects with a right hand. Atkins shakes it off.#ROC#Atkins is rocked!
Khrapov Jr drops Atkins with a huge uppercut! Atkins drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Khrapov Jr is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasily Khrapov Jr!
The defeated Adrian Atkins had this to say: 'I stuck it in him! You see? I stuck it in him hard! I sorry...English no good. I stuck it TO him. I stuck it TO him hard. No one wanted this fight. I man. I step up. No fear!'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 154
Date: Jun 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Atkins throws a leg kick that misses.
Adrian Atkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lester throws a lazy right hand but Atkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Atkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Lester's head.
Lester misses the shot to the body.
Lester misses with a left hand
and Atkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Atkins throws a low kick but Lester moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins swings for the body but Lester moves out of range.
Atkins misses with a looping right.
Atkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester.
Lester throws a body shot but no joy.
Atkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Atkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lester on the side of the head.
We've been told by Lester's head coaches at The Nonce Hunters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Some wild striking there from Atkins.
An attempted straight right counter from Lester misses the target.
Atkins loads up on a big right hand but Lester slips the punch.
Lester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atkins.
Lester blocks a head kick by Atkins.
#T2#
Atkins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Atkins swings widly with a right hand
and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lester throws a jab when Atkins was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atkins. Lester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lester takes one to the chin there.
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!
Lester throws the left hand but Atkins avoids the punch easily.
Atkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from Atkins.#T3#
Lester slips a jab from Atkins.
A quick step to the side and Lester tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lester listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Atkins misses with a hook to the body
and Lester counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Atkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lester cracks a nice hook into Atkins's ribs.
Atkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Atkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atkins avoids the body shot from Lester.
#T4#
Atkins missing with a left hand there. Lester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lester defending well as Atkins loads up on a big left hand.
Atkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Atkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lester.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lester slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Atkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lester circles away quickly and effectively.
Atkins throws a big shot that misses.
Atkins walks into a left hand. #ROC#Atkins is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adrian Atkins 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#
Lester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atkins.
Atkins staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Atkins misses.
Atkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Atkins slips under a jab from Lester.
Atkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lester throws a body shot but no joy.
Atkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atkins. Lester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lester 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.
Atkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lester on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Atkins. Atkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Atkins throws a hook but Lester avoids it easily.#T1#
Lester slips under a jab from Atkins.
Atkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Atkins thuds his shin into the meat of Lester's side.
Lester takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Atkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lester.
Atkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lester throws out the jab.
Atkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Lester is just out of range.
Lester throwing a counter right hand but Atkins manages to avoid it.
Atkins slips under a jab from Lester.
Atkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Atkins slips a jab from Lester.
Atkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lester throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Atkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Lester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atkins.
It looked like Lester was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Atkins.
Atkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Atkins throws a looping overhand right but Lester ducks down to avoid it.
Lester throws a shot from downtown. Atkins moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. Atkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atkins looks to land a right hand but Lester moved out of range.#T3#
A low kick lands for Atkins.
Atkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lester takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Atkins does it's job there.#ROC2#Lester is rocked!
Atkins throws an overhand right that drops Lester like a sack of potatoes! Atkins dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Atkins!
Post fight, an emotional Adrian Atkins said 'I stuck it in him! You see? I stuck it in him hard! I sorry...English no good. I stuck it TO him. I stuck it TO him hard. No one wanted this fight. I man. I step up. No fear!'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 145
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Atkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Furioto.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Atkins sprawls well. Atkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Furioto gets slowly back to his feet.
Atkins lands a head kick. Furioto smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.
Furioto shoots in for a double leg but Atkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Furioto scores with a takedown into Atkins's guard.
Furioto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Atkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Furioto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Furioto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Atkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Atkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Atkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furioto advances to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Furioto'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.#SUB#
Furioto 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#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but Atkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Furioto to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Furioto seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Furioto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Atkins is looking to control Furioto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Atkins avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Furioto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Atkins is trying to maintain the position but Furioto is very close to passing his half guard.
Atkins controlling the position for now.
Furioto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Atkins is looking for a sweep. Furioto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Atkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Furioto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Atkins's head.
Atkins pulls Furioto in close to prevent any damage.
Atkins trying to keep a closed guard but Furioto is proving a slippery customer.
Furioto throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Furioto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Atkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Furioto throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Furioto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Atkins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Atkins wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Furioto landing with the ground and pound.
Furioto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Furioto is looking to work some ground and pound but Atkins has wrist control.
Atkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Atkins 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.
Atkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Furioto pushes down on Atkins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Furioto is nestled in close to Atkins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Atkins wants to control but Furioto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Furioto throws a strike but Atkins avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Furioto distracts Atkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Furioto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Atkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Furioto.
Furioto landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Atkins keeping full guard, as Furioto tries to pass.
Furioto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Atkins keeping full guard, as Furioto tries to pass.
Atkins controlling Furioto's posture.
Atkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Atkins holds on and takes a little breather.
Atkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Furioto is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Furioto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkins is keeping the position for now.
Atkins is pulling down on Furioto's head. It's preventing any offense from Furioto, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Furioto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto'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.#R2#
Furioto shoots in for a double leg but Atkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Furioto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Atkins defends it nicely.
Atkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Furioto.
Atkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Furioto fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt.
Furioto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Furioto tries for a takedown but Atkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Furioto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Atkins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Furioto is in Atkins's guard.
Furioto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Furioto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Furioto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atkins can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Furioto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Furioto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Atkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Furioto manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Furioto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Atkins wants to pass the guard but Furioto is keeping the position.#SUB#
Atkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Furioto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Atkins has managed to get both his arms back between Furioto's legs - danger averted.
Atkins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Atkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Furioto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Furioto 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#
Atkins wants to get back to full guard.
Atkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Atkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Atkins looking to control.
#T2#
Furioto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Atkins's head.
Furioto is fighting to break Atkins's control of his arms but Atkins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Furioto throws a big right hand that misses.
Furioto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Furioto throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Furioto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Furioto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Furioto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Furioto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Furioto throwing strikes but missing.
Atkins working a defensive guard here.
Maximus Furioto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Atkins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Furioto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Furioto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Atkins trying to keep a closed guard but Furioto is proving a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Furioto passes Atkins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Atkins holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Atkins trying to control from the bottom.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Furioto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Atkins defending well though. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but Atkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Furioto to get the leverage.
Furioto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Atkins is trying to maintain the position but Furioto is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Atkins is defending well.
Atkins desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
Atkins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Atkins.
Atkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Furioto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Furioto throws a big elbow that misses.
Atkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Furioto drops back looking for a leg! Atkins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atkins manages to kick Furioto off! Furioto jumps back into Atkins's guard.
Furioto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Furioto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Furioto advances to half guard.
Atkins is positioning himself well to prevent Furioto advancing to mount. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Atkins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Furioto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Furioto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Atkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Furioto.
Atkins scores with a head kick. Furioto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Furioto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atkins.
Atkins misses with an uppercut.
Furioto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Atkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Furioto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Furioto tries for a takedown but Atkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Furioto looks for a takedown but Atkins sprawls well.
Furioto shoots in but Atkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Furioto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Atkins defends well and Furioto ends up having to push Atkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Furioto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Atkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Atkins manages to break the clinch.
Atkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Furioto moves out of range of the strikes.
Atkins connects with a right hand. Furioto shakes it off.
Adrian Atkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Furioto gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Furioto is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Atkins is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Furioto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Atkins is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Atkins manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Atkins is pulling down on Furioto's head. It's preventing any offense from Furioto, at least for the moment.
Atkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Atkins trying to control the position.
Furioto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Furioto throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Furioto 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.
Atkins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Atkins working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Furioto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Furioto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Furioto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Furioto stopping the sweep attempt from Atkins.
Furioto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkins is keeping the position for now.
Furioto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Furioto 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.
Furioto is fighting to break Atkins's control of his arms but Atkins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Furioto passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Furioto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Furioto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4##SUB#
Furioto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Furioto 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.
Atkins sneaks back into half guard.
Atkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Atkins is trying to maintain the position but Furioto is very close to passing his half guard.
Adrian Atkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Furioto thows a huge punch but Atkins dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Furioto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Atkins preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Maximus Furioto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Furioto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Atkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Furioto 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Furioto!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Maximus Furioto waved his t-shirt featuring Conquer's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Adrian Atkins had this to say: 'I stuck it in him! You see? I stuck it in him hard! I sorry...English no good. I stuck it TO him. I stuck it TO him hard. No one wanted this fight. I man. I step up. No fear!'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 137
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Dominguez throws a hook but Atkins avoids it easily.
Dominguez's coach down at MY YARD 'Resurrect' was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dominguez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dominguez misses with an uppercut. Atkins saw that one coming.
Atkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Atkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Atkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dominguez punishes Atkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Dominguez cracks a nice hook into Atkins's ribs.
Atkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dominguez.
Dominguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Dominguez.
Dominguez cracks Atkins with an open hand slap.
Atkins throws a leg kick which misses Dominguez's front leg but catches the back leg as Dominguez tries to avoid it.
Dominguez lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dominguez throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick lands for Atkins.
A decent looking cross lands there for Atkins.
Atkins slips under a jab from Dominguez.
Dominguez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dominguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atkins manages to avoid it.#T1#
Dominguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dominguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atkins manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Atkins coming out on top.
Dominguez connects with a single shot there.
Atkins throws a chopping leg kick but Dominguez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Atkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Atkins misses with a looping right.
Atkins missing with a left hand there. Dominguez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dominguez misses the shot to the body.
Dominguez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Atkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dominguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Atkins is just out of range.
Atkins ducks under a wild hook from Dominguez.
Atkins is looking to counter punch.
Dominguez throws an overhand right that lands on Atkins's shoulder, as Atkins tries to avoid the shot.
Dominguez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dominguez misses with a low kick.
Atkins tries to clinch but Dominguez is having none of it.
Dominguez throws a shot from downtown. Atkins moves away and avoids it.
Dominguez lands a jab.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atkins scores with the left hand. Dominguez knows he should have avoided that one.
Dominguez lands a slapping body shot.
That kick from Atkins tenderised Dominguez's leg. Dominguez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Atkins misses with a low kick.
Dominguez avoids the body shot from Atkins.
Atkins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Atkins rushes Dominguez and presses him up against the cage.
Dominguez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atkins avoids the elbow strike from Dominguez, against the cage.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Dominguez controls the action.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dominguez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Atkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Atkins managing to block the knees to the body from Dominguez.
Dominguez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dominguez pushes off an throws an elbow but Atkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dominguez blocks an uppercut.
Dominguez lands a knee to the body.
Dominguez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Atkins blocks a body shot from Dominguez. #T3#
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dominguez can't find room to land a body shot as Atkins controls the action.
Dominguez blocking some punches.
Dominguez tries to land knees in the clinch but Atkins avoids the damage to the body.
A hook to the body from Atkins.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Dominguez pushes off an throws an elbow but Atkins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atkins.
Dominguez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Atkins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dominguez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dominguez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atkinss head.
Atkins taking a breather.
Atkins jumps guard but Dominguez stands there with Atkins around his waist. Atkins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dominguez.
A body shot lands from Dominguez.
Dominguez trying to land knees to the body.
Dominguez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkins's elbow.
Atkins lands a right hand.
Atkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dominguez missing with knees to the body.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dominguez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dominguez lands an elbow just above Atkins 's eye.
Dominguez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Adrian Atkins has been cut.
Atkins tries to pull guard but Dominguez holds him up against the cage and eventually Atkins drops back down to his feet.
Dominguez tries to throw a body punch but Atkins avoids it by throwing Dominguez back against the cage.
Dominguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dominguez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dominguez is working Atkins over against the cage.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dominguez's elbow.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Dominguez controls the action.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dominguez looking to throw knees to the head but Atkins is blocking nicely.
Nice elbow from Dominguez. #TD#
Atkins pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Atkins isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dominguez stacks Atkins 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 Dominguez!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU2#
Dominguez decides to stand back up. Dominguez steps back and let's Atkins get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Montesh Dominguez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adrian Atkins'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#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dominguez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Dominguez.
Atkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dominguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dominguez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Atkins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Atkins takes one to the chin there.
Dominguez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dominguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dominguez misses with a wild body shot.
Dominguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Atkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Atkins swings for the body but Dominguez moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dominguez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atkins. Dominguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atkins scores with a nice right hand.
Dominguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atkins manages to avoid it.
Dominguez throws a body punch but Atkins moves out of range. #T1#
Atkins misses with a wild body shot.
Dominguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dominguez misses with a jab to the body
and Atkins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dominguez thinking.
Dominguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Atkins.
Atkins jabs Dominguez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Atkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dominguez.
Dominguez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dominguez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Atkins in his tracks.
Atkins takes a swing at Dominguez's ribcage but misses.
Dominguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atkins manages to avoid it.
Dominguez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Atkins counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Dominguez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Atkins doesn't seem phased though.
Dominguez digs a good hook to Atkins's body.
Dominguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Atkins is looking to counter punch.
Atkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dominguez throws a head kick but Atkins moves out of range.
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 shot by Dominguez.
Dominguez throws a shot to the body.
Dominguez takes a swing at Atkins's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Atkins swings for the body but Dominguez moves out of range.
Dominguez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Atkins rather than just go for the knockout.
Dominguez checks a leg kick.
Dominguez moves out of range of the body kick.
Dominguez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Atkins at a distance.
Dominguez scores with a decent looking hook.
Atkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dominguez.
Atkins connects with a single shot there.
Dominguez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A clash of legs there as Dominguez blocks the low kick.
Atkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dominguez.
Dominguez throws a sloppy head kick and Atkins moves out of range easily.
A combination from Dominguez does no damage.
And Atkins counters with a quick kick to the body but Dominguez blocks it.
Dominguez misses with a head kick.
It looked like Atkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Atkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Dominguez is just out of range.
That kick from Atkins tenderised Dominguez's leg. Dominguez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dominguez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Atkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dominguez checks a leg kick. #T3#
Dominguez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dominguez misses the shot to the body.
Atkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atkins fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dominguez just manages to avoid it.
Atkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Atkins.
Dominguez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Atkins is able to avoid easily.
Atkins is looking to chop away at Dominguez's legs.
Atkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dominguez.
Dominguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Atkins has managed to clinch.
Dominguez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dominguez is working Atkins over against the cage.
Dominguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atkins pushes Dominguez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Atkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Atkins tries a body shot but Dominguez blocks it.
Dominguez lands a knee to the head.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Dominguez avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage. #T4#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dominguez obliges.
Dominguez digs a right hand into Atkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Atkins's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Atkins.
Atkins has Dominguez pushed against the cage.
Dominguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dominguez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dominguez works on Atkins's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dominguez lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dominguez.
Dominguez lands a left hand.
A knee to the head by Dominguez.
Dominguez throws an elbow that misses.
Dominguez throws an elbow that misses.
Dominguez lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Atkins tries to work over Dominguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Dominguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dominguez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Montesh Dominguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adrian Atkins's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Dominguez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dominguez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Atkins appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Atkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dominguez, pushing him back against the cage.
Atkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dominguez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dominguez prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Dominguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dominguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkins misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dominguez.
Atkins dodges an elbow strike from Dominguez.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
Dominguez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Atkins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Atkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Atkins fails to pull guard.
Atkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dominguez backwards.
Dominguez lands a damaging elbow.
Dominguez tries a body shot but Atkins blocks it.
Dominguez lands an elbow just above Atkins 's eye.
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!
Dominguez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Atkins backwards. #T1#
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins blocks a body shot from Dominguez.
Dominguez throws an elbow that misses.
Dominguez lands an uppercut.
Atkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dominguez misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Dominguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dominguez scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Atkins is rocked!
Dominguez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Atkins blocks it with crossed arms.
Oh Atkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dominguez lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dominguez looking to throw knees to the head but Atkins is blocking nicely.
Atkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Atkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dominguez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Atkins takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Atkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Dominguez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dominguez obliges.
Dominguez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
Montesh Dominguez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dominguez lands an elbow inside.
Dominguez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Atkins blocks it with crossed arms.
Atkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Atkins blocks an uppercut.
Dominguez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Atkins is defending well for now.#T2#
Atkins avoiding damage as Dominguez throws knees to the body.
Dominguez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short body shot lands from Atkins as the two fighters clinch.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Dominguez avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Atkins.
Atkins working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dominguez.
Dominguez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Atkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
Dominguez lands with a short shot to the head.
Atkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Atkins avoiding damage as Dominguez throws knees to the body.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Atkins avoids it.
Atkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Atkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dominguez tries a knee to the head but Atkins blocks it.
Atkins is trying to pull guard but Dominguez has him pressed against the cage.
Atkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Atkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dominguez backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dominguez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dominguez missing with knees to the body.
Atkins takes an elbow to the temple.
Atkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dominguez.
Atkins tries a body shot but Dominguez blocks it.
Dominguez looking to throw knees to the head but Atkins is blocking nicely.
Atkins tries to work over Dominguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins seems to have got his legs back now.
Dominguez prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Dominguez controls the action.
Atkins lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Atkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dominguez backwards.
Atkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for Atkins.
Atkins throws a head punch that misses.
Dominguez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
Dominguez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A right handed body shot lands from Atkins.
Atkins misses with some punches.
Dominguez blocking some punches.
#TD#
Atkins successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Atkins pushes a forearm under Dominguez's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dominguez is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adrian Atkins!
Adrian Atkins 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 131
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Crow misses with a hook.
Atkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Atkins rushes Crow and presses him up against the cage.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crow pushes Atkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atkins working aggressively here.
Crow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atkins tries to work over Crow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Atkins working aggressively here.
Crow working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Crow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atkins.
Crow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Atkins blocks a head kick by Crow.
Atkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Crow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Atkins lands with a straight right. Crow didn't see that one coming.
Atkins swings for the body but Crow moves out of range.
#T1#
Atkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Atkins clinches with his opponent.
Crow misses with the head strike.
Crow lands a nice uppercut.
Atkins scores with a shot to the side of Crow's head.
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
Crow blocks a body shot from Atkins.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crow lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Crow fails to land.
Atkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Crow.
Atkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Crow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crow lands with a left to the head.
Crow swings wildly with an uppercut but Atkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Crow blocking some punches.
#T2#
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Crow.
Atkins is working Crow over against the cage.
Atkins blocking some punches.
#BC#
Crow manages to break the clinch.
Atkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Atkins misses with a hook.
Atkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crow. Crow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Crow throws a jab when Atkins was well out of range.
Crow circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Atkins drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Crow follows Atkins to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Red Crow!
After the fight, Red Crow 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 122
Date: Feb 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Revorg missing with a left hand there. Atkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Revorg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Atkins.
Revorg thuds his right hand into Atkins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Atkins 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.
Revorg ducks right into an uppercut from Atkins.
Revorg throws a leg kick which misses Atkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Atkins tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Atkins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Atkins showed some decent athleticism there.
Atkins is thwarting Revorg's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Revorg actively working from the bottom here.
Revorg wants to sweep but Atkins has passed to side control!
Revorg is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
We've been hearing good reports from Revorg'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.
Atkins is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Revorg will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Atkins trying to control the position but Revorg is working away.
Revorg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Atkins is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Revorg's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Revorg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Atkins has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Atkins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Revorg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Atkins controlling the position easily from mount.
Revorg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Revorg wants to hold on but Atkins pushes him away.
Atkins controlling from mount. #T3#
Revorg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Atkins wants to stand but Revorg is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Revorg working to try and regain half guard.
Atkins trying to control but Revorg is having none of it.
Atkins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Revorg wants to hold on but Atkins pushes him away.#T4#
Atkins controlling from the full mount.
Revorg is looking to get to half guard.
Atkins wants to control the pace but Revorg is squirming around nicely.
Atkins controlling the position easily from mount.
Atkins tries to control but Revorg wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Revorg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Atkins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Atkins 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#
Atkins swings for the body but Revorg moves out of range.
Revorg misses with a head kick.
Revorg throws a hook to the side of Atkins's head but Atkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Atkins misses.
Atkins jabs Revorg right on the nose. Revorg blinks but takes it well.
Revorg ducks under a wild hook from Atkins.
Revorg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atkins moves away.
Revorg lands a lovely overhand right.
Atkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Revorg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Revorg wants to clinch.
Revorg takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Revorg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atkins moves away.
Revorg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Atkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Revorg has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Revorg goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Atkins connects with a looping right hand.
Repus Revorg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Atkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Revorg. Revorg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Atkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Atkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Atkins throws a series of punches but Revorg moves out of range.
Atkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atkins.
Atkins misses with a low kick.
Atkins swings for the body but Revorg moves out of range.
Revorg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Revorg sizes up Atkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Atkins avoids the body shot from Revorg.
Atkins lands with a cross.
Revorg throws out a loose jab but Atkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Revorg.
Nice defenses there by Atkins.
Atkins lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Atkins misses.
Revorg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Revorg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Revorg.#T2#
Atkins misses with an uppercut.
Revorg is looking to counter punch.
Atkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Atkins throws a big shot that misses.
Atkins blocks a head kick by Revorg.
Atkins avoids the body shot from Revorg.
Revorg is looking to wear down Atkins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Revorg is looking to slow Atkins down with leg kicks.
Revorg keeps the fight on the outside.
Atkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Atkins blocks a head kick by Revorg.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Atkins! But no joy.
Atkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Atkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Revorg under the eye.
Revorg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Revorg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Repus Revorg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atkins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Atkins lands with a right hand.
Atkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Revorg.
Atkins slips under a jab.
Atkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Revorg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atkins.
#T3#
Revorg slips a jab from Atkins.
Atkins throws a hook but Revorg blocks it.
Adrian Atkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Atkins throws the left hand but Revorg avoids the punch easily.
Revorg throws a body kick that misses.
Atkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Revorg slips under a jab from Atkins.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atkins. Revorg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atkins lands a slapping body shot.
Revorg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Atkins.
Atkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Atkins closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
Revorg clinches up against the cage.
Revorg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Atkins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Revorg gets through Atkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Atkins on the inside.
Revorg is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Atkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Revorg presses Atkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Revorg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Atkins smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Repus Revorg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Revorg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Revorg throws a body punch but Atkins moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Revorg - just one landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Atkins as he connects with a hook.
Revorg cracks Atkins with a good jab.
Atkins lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atkins. Revorg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Revorg throws a body punch but Atkins moves out of range.
Revorg lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
Revorg forces Atkins back against the cage and clinches.
Revorg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Revorg has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Atkins is trying to keep an underhook but Revorg manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Atkins trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Revorg is working for a submission of some sort.
Revorg trying to pass the guard but Atkins defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Adrian Atkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##CL2#
Atkins rushes Revorg and presses him up against the cage.
Atkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Revorg is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Atkins to keep the fight standing.
Revorg misses with the head strike.
Revorg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Revorg swings wildly with an uppercut but Atkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Revorg tries to pull guard but Atkins holds him up against the cage and eventually Revorg drops back down to his feet.
Revorg blocking some punches.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Atkins tries to work over Revorg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Revorg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Atkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Repus Revorg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Revorg throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
Atkins prevents a body shot from Revorg. #T1#
Revorg scores with a shoulder strike.
Adrian Atkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Revorg as the two fighters clinch.
Revorg blocks a body shot from Atkins.
Revorg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Revorg misses with a body punch.
Revorg's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Revorg prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Revorg misses with a body punch.
Revorg misses with some punches.
Atkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Revorg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
Atkins blocks an uppercut.
Atkins pushes Revorg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atkins blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Revorg.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Revorg has Atkins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Atkins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Atkins.
Revorg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Atkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Revorg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Revorg blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atkins.
Revorg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Revorg digs a right hand underneath Atkins's ribcage. Atkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Repus Revorg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Revorg struggles to land a body shot inside as Atkins controls his hands.
Revorg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Revorg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkins tries to work over Revorg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Revorg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Revorg is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Atkins is defending well.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Revorg. #T3#
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atkins working aggressively here.
Revorg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Atkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Revorg backwards.
Atkins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Atkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Atkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Atkins.
Still in the clinch, Atkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Atkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Revorg backwards.
Atkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Revorg fails to pull guard.
Atkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Revorg.
Atkins scores with a hook to the body.
Atkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Revorg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Revorg misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Revorg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Atkins scores with a hook to the body.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atkins lands with a light punch inside.
Revorg misses with some punches.
Revorg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Revorg has a couple of punches blocked by Atkins.
Revorg tries to throw a body punch but Atkins avoids it by throwing Revorg back against the cage.
Revorg goes for a takedown attempt but Atkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Revorg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Revorg is looking to counter punch.
Atkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Revorg throws a body shot but no joy.
Adrian Atkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Atkins lands a nice hook to Revorg's body. Revorg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Atkins slips under a jab from Revorg.
Atkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Revorg ducks right into an uppercut from Atkins.
Nice uppercut there from Atkins.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Atkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Atkins 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Atkins!
Adrian Atkins 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 114
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Dominguez.
Atkins connects with a body shot.
Atkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Atkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dominguez moves away.
Dominguez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atkins.
Atkins cracks Dominguez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dominguez throws a low kick, looking for Atkins's leg but Atkins calmly moves out of range.
Dominguez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atkins.
Dominguez thinks about countering with a head kick.
Atkins ducks under a wild hook from Dominguez.
Atkins tries to clinch but Dominguez moves out of range.
Dominguez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dominguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atkins moves away.
Atkins misses the shot to the body.
Atkins blocks a jab.
A big right from Atkins misses.
And Dominguez counters with a quick kick to the body but Atkins blocks it.
Dominguez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dominguez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dominguez feints and then cracks Atkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Atkins down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Dominguez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Atkins doesn't seem phased though.
Dominguez misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Atkins throws the left hand but Dominguez avoids the punch easily.
Dominguez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Atkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dominguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Dominguez.
Atkins blocks a low kick nicely.
Dominguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Atkins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dominguez. Atkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atkins looks to land a body kick but Dominguez moved away.
Atkins throws a lazy right hand but Dominguez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dominguez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dominguez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A right-left combo lands from Atkins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dominguez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Atkins on the side of the head.
Atkins misses with a hook.
Atkins slips under a jab.
Dominguez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Atkins lands a slapping body shot.
Dominguez throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Dominguez throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Atkins pushes Dominguez up against the cage in a clinch.
Atkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dominguezs head.
Dominguez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dominguez trying to stall but Atkins improves his position.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atkins misses with some punches.
Atkins has Dominguez pushed against the cage.
Dominguez scores with a knee to the head.
Dominguez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dominguez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Atkins lands with a right to the head.
Dominguez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dominguez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Atkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dominguez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
Atkins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Atkins leaning against his opponent.
#T3#
Dominguez has Atkins pressed against the cage.
Atkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dominguez tries a body shot but Atkins blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
Atkins pushes Dominguez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dominguez blocks a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins working aggressively here.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dominguez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Atkins takes a shot to the head.
Dominguez tries to work over Atkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dominguez.
Atkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dominguez misses with a knee to the head.
Dominguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dominguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dominguez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Atkins lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Dominguez takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dominguez throws an elbow but misses.
Knees to the body from Dominguez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dominguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atkins misses with the head strike.
Atkins working aggressively here.
Dominguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins takes a knee right on the jaw!
Atkins working aggressively here.
Dominguez misses with a knee to the head.
Dominguez blocks an uppercut.
Atkins blocks an elbow strike.
Dominguez struggles to land a body shot inside as Atkins controls his hands.
Atkins misses with some punches.
Dominguez blocks a body shot from Atkins.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dominguez is stalling here.
Dominguez stalling in the clinch but Atkins improves position.
Atkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 Montesh Dominguez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Atkins slips under a jab.
Atkins avoids the head kick by Dominguez.
Montesh Dominguez is winning the standup battle so far.
Atkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atkins is looking to chop away at Dominguez's legs.
Dominguez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Atkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dominguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dominguez. Atkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dominguez.
Atkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Atkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dominguez.
Atkins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dominguezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dominguez scores with a leg kick.
Atkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dominguez.
Atkins tries to counter with a clinch but Dominguez shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Atkins misses.
Dominguez throws a counter high kick but Atkins was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dominguez slips a jab from Atkins.
Dominguez just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick from Atkins, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dominguez moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Dominguez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dominguez defending well as Atkins loads up on a big left hand.
Atkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Atkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dominguez misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atkins. Dominguez does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Atkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Atkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dominguez throws a punch but it's blocked by Atkins.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dominguez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Atkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dominguez trying to land knees to the body.
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Dominguez.
Dominguez blocking some punches.
Atkins tries to work over Dominguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dominguez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Atkins's brow.
Atkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dominguez stalling against the cage.
Atkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Atkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dominguez backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dominguez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dominguez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkins's elbow.
Dominguez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dominguez prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Dominguez trying to control the position but instead, Atkins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dominguez into the cage.
Atkins blocks a body shot from Dominguez.
Dominguez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dominguez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Atkins.
Dominguez scores with a hook to the body.
Atkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dominguez lands a nice elbow.
Atkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Atkins avoids it.
Dominguez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Atkins.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Atkins avoids it.
Atkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Dominguez lands a left hand.
Atkins lands a shot to the body.
Dominguez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Atkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dominguez looking to slow down the pace here.
Atkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Dominguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dominguez trying to land knees to the body.
Atkins lands a right hand.
Atkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Dominguez.
Dominguez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Atkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dominguez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Dominguez controls his hands.
Dominguez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Atkins lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkins misses with some punches.
#T4#
Atkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
Dominguez tries to throw a body punch but Atkins avoids it by throwing Dominguez back against the cage.
Dominguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Atkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dominguez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A body shot lands from Dominguez.
Atkins avoiding damage as Dominguez throws knees to the body.
Dominguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dominguez.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dominguez works on Atkins's body with a couple of short punches.
Atkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dominguez trying to stall but Atkins improves his position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Atkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dominguez looking to throw knees to the head but Atkins is blocking nicely.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dominguez tries to work over Atkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Adrian Atkins 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 jab from Atkins misses.
Dominguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atkins manages to avoid it.
Atkins cracks Dominguez with an open hand slap.
Atkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dominguez's head.
Dominguez delivers a nice body kick.
Atkins lands a right hook to the body.
Atkins scores with a decent looking hook.
Atkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Dominguez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dominguez lands with a nice body punch.
Dominguez misses with a head kick.
Atkins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dominguez connects with a body shot that sends Atkins's belly button to the back.
Atkins blocks a leg kick.
Dominguez is looking to wear down Atkins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dominguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atkins manages to avoid it.
Atkins with a jab.
Atkins shoots in for a takedown but Dominguez shows good takedown defense.
Atkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Atkins scores with a hook to the body. Dominguez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Dominguez throws a leg kick that misses.
Dominguez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Atkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dominguez ducks under a wild hook from Atkins.
Atkins lands with an overhand left.
Atkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dominguez counters with a good low kick that Atkins was not able to check.
Atkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dominguez keeps the fight on the outside.
Dominguez misses with a wild body shot.
Atkins slips under a jab from Dominguez.
Atkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Atkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Atkins misses with a looping left.
Dominguez scores with a decent looking hook.
Dominguez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dominguez throws a head kick that misses
and Atkins counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Atkins swings for the body but Dominguez moves out of range.
Dominguez slips a jab from Atkins.
Dominguez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dominguez looks to throw the jab but Atkins is out of range.
Dominguez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Atkins can pounce on him.
Dominguez staying out of range there.
Atkins moves away from the strike by Dominguez.
Atkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Atkins tries to clinch there but Dominguez circles away.
Atkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Atkins lands a jab to the head.
Dominguez throws a lazy head kick
and Atkins counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Atkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Atkins moves into range and clinches up with Dominguez.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Atkins.
Dominguez controlling the action here for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dominguez blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Dominguez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dominguez throws a head punch that misses.
Atkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dominguez backwards.
Atkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dominguez lands with a right to the head.
Dominguez trying to land knees to the body.
Atkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Atkins.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Atkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Atkins tries to work over Dominguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dominguez prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dominguez blocking some punches.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dominguez's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Adrian Atkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A body shot lands from Atkins.
#T4#
Atkins managing to block the knees to the body from Dominguez.
Dominguez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Atkins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkins lands with a left to the head.
Atkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dominguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dominguez misses with a punch to the body.
Atkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dominguez's elbow.
Dominguez scores with a shoulder strike.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Dominguez controls his hands.
Atkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Atkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atkins lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Atkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Atkins 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Atkins!
Adrian Atkins 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 105
Date: Dec 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Hazuki closes the distance and clinches up with Atkins, looking for a takedown. Hazuki pushes Atkins against the cage but Atkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Atkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atkins throws out a loose jab but Hazuki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hazuki's head.
Hazuki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hazuki misses with a leg kick
letting Atkins counter with a right hand.
Hazuki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Atkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hazuki dives in and grabs Atkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Atkins pushes down on Hazuki's head and hops out.
Atkins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Atkins misses with a looping left.
Hazuki ducks under a wild hook from Atkins.
Hazuki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Atkins lands with an overhand left.
Good shot there by Atkins.
Atkins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hazuki has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hazuki misses with a head kick.
Hazuki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Atkins pinned against the cage. Atkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Adrian Atkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hazuki.
Hazuki shoots in and drives through. Atkins sprawls well.
Atkins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Atkins lands the left hand.#T1#
Atkins cracks Hazuki with an open hand slap.
Hazuki dives in for a single leg takedown but Atkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Atkins cracks Hazuki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Atkins is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hazuki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Atkins tries to bum rush Hazuki with a series of wild strikes but Hazuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Atkins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hazuki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Atkins scrambles back to his feet.
Hazuki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hazuki swings widly with a right hand
and Atkins counters with a left to the body.
Hazuki shoots for a double leg takedown but Atkins sprawls well. He's pushed Hazuki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Hazuki gets tackled into the cage by Atkins. Atkins maintains the clinch.
Atkins lands with a left to the head.
Atkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Atkins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Atkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hazuki tries to pull guard but Atkins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hazuki is looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Atkins.
Hazuki takes a shot to the head. #T2##BC2#
Hazuki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Atkins throws a hook but Hazuki avoids it easily.#TD2#
Hazuki gets the takedown into side control.
Atkins manages to get back to half guard.
Atkins gets full guard.
Atkins pulls Hazuki in close to prevent any damage.
Atkins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hazuki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hazuki stands and throws Atkins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hazuki working away.#T3##SUB2#
Hazuki has hold of Atkins's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Atkins tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hazuki cranks the arm and Atkins screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Atkins, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ryo Hazuki! |
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Event:
SPPS 98: Tokyo Turkey Bowl!
Date: Nov 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Paetmar misses with a hook. Atkins ducked under it nicely.
Paetmar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Atkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Paetmar in his tracks.
Atkins slips a jab and a cross from Paetmar.
Atkins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paetmar takes a shot to the head.
Atkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paetmar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Atkins.
Atkins lands a body shot.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paetmar blocking some punches.
Atkins gets underhooks to prevent Paetmar's takedown attempt.
Paetmar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paetmar tries for a takedown but Atkins manages to get underhooks.
Paetmar struggles to land a body shot inside as Atkins controls his hands.
Paetmar is trying to stall.
Atkins gets through Paetmar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Paetmar 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.
Paetmar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Atkins prevents it.
Adrian Atkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Venali Paetmar.
Paetmar is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Atkins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Paetmar is trying to drag Atkins to the mat but Atkins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Paetmar is looking for a takedown.
Atkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Paetmar backwards. #TD2#
Paetmar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Atkins is trying to keep an underhook but Paetmar manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Atkins tries to get to full guard but Paetmar has control of the leg.
Atkins holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Paetmar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Atkins defends it well.
Atkins manages to get to full guard.
Atkins controlling the position.
Paetmar trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Paetmar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paetmar won't allow Atkins to sweep him here.
Atkins keeping full guard, as Paetmar tries to pass.
Atkins being controlled here, momentarily.
Paetmar trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkins pulls Paetmar in close to prevent any damage.
Atkins wants to sweep here but Paetmar controlling him for the moment.
Atkins is working hard here to advance position.
Paetmar trying to control but Atkins is working from the bottom.
Atkins controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Paetmar throwing strikes from guard but Atkins blocks nicely.
Paetmar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Atkins scores with a decent looking hook.
Atkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paetmar.
Venali Paetmar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paetmar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Atkins pinned against the cage. Atkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Adrian Atkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Atkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Atkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Atkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Atkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Atkins instigates a clinch.
Atkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Atkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paetmar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paetmar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paetmar.
Paetmar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Atkins is leaning against Paetmar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Atkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Atkins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Atkins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Atkins gets underhooks to prevent Paetmar's takedown attempt.
Paetmar looks winded!
Atkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paetmar has Atkins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Atkins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Atkins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Paetmar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Atkins is defending well.
Atkins just leaning against Paetmar, taking a breather.
Paetmar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Atkins prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Atkins.
Atkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Atkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paetmar backwards.
Atkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Paetmar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Atkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Atkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atkins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Paetmar up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Atkins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Atkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Paetmar is looking to clinch.
Paetmar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Atkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paetmar is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Paetmar forces Atkins back against the cage and clinches.
Paetmar blocks an uppercut.
Paetmar looking to stall.
Paetmar misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Atkins on the inside.
Atkins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paetmar.
Paetmar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paetmar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Atkins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Atkins scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Atkins.
Adrian Atkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paetmar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Atkins is defending well.
Adrian Atkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Venali Paetmar.
Paetmar is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Atkins.
Paetmar being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Atkins is working Paetmar over against the cage.
Atkins lands a body punch.
Atkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Atkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Atkins lands with a light punch inside.
Paetmar is trying to drag Atkins to the mat but Atkins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A bit of stalling here from Atkins.
Atkins controlling the action here for a moment.
Atkins stops a takedown attempt from Paetmar.
Atkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paetmar takes a shot to the head.
Paetmar tries to work over Atkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Paetmar backwards.
Atkins lands a shot to the body.
Paetmar goes for a takedown attempt but Atkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Atkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Atkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Adrian Atkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paetmar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Paetmar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Atkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Atkins lands a jab to Paetmar's midsection.
Paetmar misses with a straight right.
Paetmar throws a jab but it's blocked by Atkins.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paetmar is defended easily by Atkins.
Atkins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Paetmar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Venali Paetmar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paetmar throws a body punch but Atkins moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Atkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Atkins lands a head shot.
Atkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Paetmar's head.
Paetmar throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Atkins to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Atkins moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3#
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paetmar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Atkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Atkins working aggressively here.
Atkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Paetmar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paetmar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paetmar can do to turn this around?
The referee calls for Atkins to work.
Atkins tries to work over Paetmar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkins is pressed up against the cage. Paetmar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Atkins down to the mat. Atkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Atkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been told by Atkins's head coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paetmar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Atkins but Atkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paetmar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paetmar tries to clinch up.
Atkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Atkins lands a two punch combo.
A punch lands to the side of Paetmar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Atkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Paetmar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Paetmar.#CL#
Atkins clinches up with Paetmar and pushes him back against the cage.
Atkins pushes Paetmar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paetmar goes for a takedown attempt but Atkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Paetmar.
#CL#
Atkins darts in and clinches Paetmar up against the cage.
Atkins pushes Paetmar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atkins.
A short left from Paetmar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Paetmar has Atkins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Atkins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Atkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Atkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Atkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Paetmar is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Atkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paetmar backwards.
Paetmar is still on wobbly legs! Can Atkins finish him?
Atkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Atkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Paetmar tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Atkins dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jab from Atkins.#CL2#
Paetmar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Paetmar seems to have recovered his senses.
Atkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Atkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paetmar looking for a takedown.
Atkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paetmar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paetmar takes a shot to the head.
Atkins lands with a right to the head.
Atkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paetmar wants to take the fight to the mat but Atkins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Adrian Atkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Venali Paetmar.
Good body shot from Atkins.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Atkins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paetmars head.
Atkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paetmar backwards.
Atkins lands a left hand.
Paetmar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right handed body shot lands from Atkins.
Atkins is leaning against Paetmar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Atkins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Atkins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Atkins lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Atkins throws a big uppercut that drops Paetmar! More strikes from Atkins and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Paetmar lies dazed against the cage as Atkins celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Atkins!
Adrian Atkins 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.
The defeated Venali Paetmar had this to say: 'Next time...'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pablo lands the left hand.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Pablo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pablo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Pablo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Atkins. Atkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Pablo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Atkins lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Pablo falls backwards - clearly groggy! Atkins dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Atkins!
Adrian Atkins 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.
Ace Pablo was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you for coming everyone. Im still the best i beat this bitch yall know that.'. |
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